Come on in, the water's fine! Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about annoying PNW social media posts about the sun being out, the one fun thing you can do in an above ground pool and Steven's wife and dad having doing less than stellar flip attempts at a pool party. Plus, more listener ER stories! Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your neck of the woods. Our favorite sponsor is BACK! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you c...
Jun 22, 2021•55 min•Ep. 148
Father's Day is almost here and Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about a floozy who slid into Dustin's DMs, why Dustin is hard to get gifts for, and Mel shares unique Father's Day gifts ideas that (surprise) Dustin mostly hate. Plus...listener emails! Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your neck of the woods. Our favorite sponsor is BACK! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off and FR...
Jun 15, 2021•53 min•Ep. 147
Interesting birds, wide-brimmed hats and day drinking? You guessed it, Dustin and Mel are talking about Nashville. They're back from former Frontseater Aaron Webber's nuptials in Nash Vegas to discuss matching Halloween costumes, Mel getting flattered all weekend (possibly because she decided to regularly shower during the trip), and Dustin's big Midwest Energy. Plus...Listener emails! Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your neck o...
Jun 08, 2021•57 min•Ep. 146
Dustin and Mel don't know how to raise a teenager, but hopefully the good people at RaisingTeensToday.com do. That's right...it's a Mel Read an Article Issue!!! They're back in the Frontseat to talk about their son's granola-induced breakdown, why middle kids are the best kids and an article breaking down the six battles you should let teens win . Plus, Dustin takes a private medical call! Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your ne...
Jun 01, 2021•50 min•Ep. 145
Dustin and Mel got up bright and early this week to hop in the Frontseat and share tips for getting your kids out of the house on time including how Melissa has never woken up before her parents, how a fear of having bad breath ensured Dustin was always up in enough time to get ready for school, and when to know if your kid is milking it or running behind because their arm is actually broken. Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your...
May 25, 2021•42 min•Ep. 144
Dustin's in the Frontseat with Mel, but he's definitely not driving because he's recovering from a tag-related concussion! They talk about Joel's completely awesome weekend (that he didn't appreciate), Dustin's lifelong habit of apologizing for getting injured, and a quick walk down emergency room memory lane. Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your neck of the woods. Our favorite sponsor is BACK! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you...
May 18, 2021•51 min•Ep. 143
Thanks for not forgetting to listen this week! Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about Dustin's forgetfull nature, including him relying on his daughter to keep track of the hotel key while on the road, the time where he lost his keys, credit card and (incredibly) the battery for the leaf blower in a day, and the OTHER time he lost his driver's license, passport and (again...incredibly) his BIRTH CERTIFICATE...in Canada. Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows fo...
May 11, 2021•52 min•Ep. 142
Dustin is back in the Frontseat after a WILD stretch on the road to talk with Mel about the ins and outs of kids' birthday parties, including why a water park birthday party is never a smart move in the Pacific Northwest, the ultimate flex of your dad reserving the party room at a bowling alley, and the COVID silver lining of missing little kid birthday parties. PLUS, listener emails! Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your neck of...
May 04, 2021•49 min•Ep. 141
Mother's Day is only two Sundays away, so there's still time to make sure you don't completely blow it like you do every year! Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about Mel already knowing what she's getting this year, Dustin's idea of replacing birthday parties with Birther's Parties and then break down some articles with "helpful" tips on how to do Mother's Day. Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your neck of the woods. O...
Apr 27, 2021•49 min•Ep. 140
Break out the overrated mimosas, because the kids are FINALLY going back to in-person classes! Dustin and Mel are feelin' good in the Frontseat as they talk about Mel's unbridled HATRED for librarians, her absolute OBSESSION with middle school ASB and her celebratory brunch plans that almost got out of hand. Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your neck of the woods. Our favorite sponsor is BACK! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you c...
Apr 20, 2021•51 min•Ep. 139
Mel and Dustin get all up in the Frontseat to discuss a recent article titled ' How to Raise a Problem-Solver ', what kind of annoying pastor Dustin would be if he never left ministry work, and how seeming to be competent at your job is not quite the same as actually being competent. Plus...Listener emails! Check out our new Patreon page! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of the show? Leave a message at 619-292...
Apr 13, 2021•51 min•Ep. 138
Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about the challenges of 'vacation reentry', including the double-edged sword of extending the vacation vibes when you get home, how one super relaxed road trip ruined their kids' ability to travel, and the nightmare that is getting your luggage from the car to a Vegas hotel room. Plus...listener emails! Check out our new Patreon page! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a part...
Apr 06, 2021•54 min•Ep. 137
Today, Dustin and Mel address one of the most awkward questions a married couple can get: Are you done having kids? The hop in the Frontseat to discuss how your kids are destroying the environment, why being a single child would be awesome and how Dustin wishes he could cry like a baby on a plane. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Our favorite sponsor is BACK! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you ca...
Mar 30, 2021•49 min•Ep. 136
Dustin and Melissa are all up in the Frontseat to talk about Dustin throwing his back out and discuss if it was stress related (or just, you know...because he's 36), why Melissa defaults to seeing stress related correlations to their ailments but Dustin doesn't, and share expert tips for dealing with COVID burnout. PLUS, listener emails! Read the article they discuss here . Our favorite sponsor is BACK! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off and FREE shippin...
Mar 23, 2021•53 min•Ep. 135
Did you know that approximately 83% of all conversations in a three child household revolve around teeth? Sure, that "fact" might be entirely made up...but if you have kids, it definitely FEELS true. Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk all things dental care, including why 2020 would have been a great year to have gone through braces, how Melissa wore headgear with zero shame, and the proud (and kind of gross) Nickerson Family tradition of 'Holiday No Teeth'. Plus...listener emails! Our ...
Mar 16, 2021•54 min•Ep. 134
Mel and Dustin are LIVE from Big Bear! Well..not live, per se, because that's not how podcasts work but they're on vacation in Big Bear and they took a moment to chat about Dustin's recent insane stretch the road (and the fact he's going back out soon), the struggle of dealing with a sneaky kid and a recent fight that started because WandaVision's finale was just TOO good. Our favorite sponsor is BACK! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off and FREE shipping...
Mar 09, 2021•50 min•Ep. 133
Mel and Dustin reflect on the lessons learned during the last YEAR (yes, it's been a year...) of quarantine, why it made Dustin start flossing, and finally having the distance to be able to look for silver linings. Munchie Mug is back as a sponsor! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order and FREE shipping! Want to be a part of the show? Leave a message at 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com to ask for terrible, but well meaning,...
Mar 02, 2021•48 min•Ep. 132
Dustin wraps up our February is For Fighting series with a conversation with licensed marriage and family therapist, Lindsey Castleman, to talk about loneliness being a major factor in why people seek therapy, why being married to a therapist is probably as terrible as being married to a comedian and the sad reality that some therapists are just plain no good. Plus...Lindsey answers your listener emails! Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don'...
Feb 23, 2021•54 min•Ep. 131
That's right ladies and gentlemen, February is STILL for fighting as Dustin and Melissa get in the Frontseat to discuss Mel's attempt to destroy her family by announcing a college major change on Christmas Eve, the simple delight of seeing your sibling get in trouble, and why yelling at your kids can only get you so far. Plus...listener emails! Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don't. Go to gabbwireless.com/promo/DUSTIN or use PROMO CODE: DUS...
Feb 16, 2021•50 min•Ep. 130
Our February is for Fighting series continues as Dustin and Mel talk about arguing in front of kids, Joel giving Dustin a taste of his own argument medicine and break down how the condiments bag that comes with a pizza delivery caused their latest fight. Plus...listener emails! Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don't. Go to gabbwireless.com/promo/DUSTIN or use PROMO CODE: DUSTIN at checkout to get an extra $10 off your purchase. Want to be a ...
Feb 09, 2021•51 min•Ep. 129
Our 'February is For Fighting' series kicks off with podcasters extraordinaire and hosts of the wildly popular ' Anatomy of Marriage Podcast ', Seth and Melanie Studley, to talk about why young couples are so bad at fighting, why cutting your honeymoon short to go on tour is a bad idea and how to avoid the Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic. Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don't. Go to gabbwireless.com/promo/DUSTIN or use PROMO CODE: DUSTIN at check...
Feb 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 128
Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to discuss being a young married couple with adult roommates, the transition from roommate to caretaker when living with a parent raising your kids to be good roommates in the future. Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don't. Go to gabbwireless.com/promo/DUSTIN or use PROMO CODE: DUSTIN at checkout to get an extra $10 off your purchase. Next moth, we kick off our 'February is For Fighting' series. Want to be...
Jan 26, 2021•49 min•Ep. 127
Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat talk about why date nights shouldn't be 'sacred', the sad truth that they're a luxury some couples can't afford and how Dustin's attention span is too short to eat out at a nice restaurant. Plus, listener emails! Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don't. Go to gabbwireless.com/promo/DUSTIN or use PROMO CODE: DUSTIN at checkout to get an extra $10 off your purchase. Overwhelmed, Dustin's debut comedy special,...
Jan 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 126
Melissa and Dustin are in the Frontseat to bring you lessons from almost 20 years of married arguments including how to fight in front of other people, why you should never claim you 'won' an argument, and why Dustin deserved to get punched in the stomach that one time. Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don't. Go to gabbwireless.com/promo/DUSTIN or use PROMO CODE: DUSTIN at checkout to get an extra $10 off your purchase. Overwhelmed, Dustin's...
Jan 12, 2021•54 min•Ep. 125
Dustin and Melissa are back in the Frontseat to talk about why kids don't belong in first class, an embarrassing story about sweatpants and the anxiety of emailing your kids' principal. Overwhelmed, Dustin's debut comedy special, is available now to rent or own on Amazon and Gumroad . A GIANT thank you from our families to everyone who's already watched. It's fans like you who make all this possible. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus conten...
Jan 05, 2021•44 min•Ep. 124
As 2020 draws to a close, Dustin and Melissa reflect on their family's most important Christmas tradition: Crying under the Christmas tree. Overwhelmed, Dustin's debut comedy special, is available now to rent or own on Amazon and Gumroad . A GIANT thank you from our families to everyone who's already watched. It's fans like you who make all this possible. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a p...
Dec 29, 2020•35 min•Ep. 123
Dusty the Snowman and Melissa the Red Nosed Nickerson are in the Frontseat of Santa's sleigh to talk Christmas traditions including cured meats, opening gifts on Christmas Eve and last-minute Christmas list changes. Plus new listener emails! Overwhelmed, Dustin's debut comedy special, is available now to rent or own on Amazon and Gumroad . A GIANT thank you from our families to everyone who's already watched. It's fans like you who make all this possible. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreo...
Dec 22, 2020•53 min•Ep. 122
Podcaster and performer, Christine Blackburn, joins Dustin in the Frontseat to chat about kids demanding sushi via text, surviving cancer, and the uselessness of school principals during quarantine. Christine Blackburn is a producer, comic and the creator and host of the Story Worthy Podcast and Story Smash: The Storytelling Game Show, played weekly LIVE every Friday on Facebook and YouTube at 7pm PST. Come on over and Spin That Wheel! More info at www.christineblackburn.com. Overwhelmed, Dustin...
Dec 15, 2020•56 min•Ep. 121
First of all...a GIANT thank you from our families to everyone who's checked out Dustin's DEBUT comedy special, Overwhelmed, on Amazon or Gumroad . It's fans like you who make all this possible. This week Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to talk about the relief (and terror) they feel now that the special is out, a dish-by-dish break down of their Thanksgiving dinner and what the new COVID restrictions in California mean for live comedy in the state. PLUS, listener emails! Our Patreon pa...
Dec 08, 2020•47 min•Ep. 120
The one and only Sam Morril joins Dustin in the Frontseat to talk about the emotional rollercoaster of releasing a comedy special during a quarantine, who they'd prefer to catch COVID from, and being comfortable writing jokes your mom won't like. Don't forget to check out Dustin's DEBUT comedy special, Overwhelmed, on Amazon or Gumroad . Sam's newest special, Up on the Roof, is available NOW on his YouTube page. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive ...
Dec 01, 2020•44 min•Ep. 119
