Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to dive into the ins and outs of how (and when) comedians are booked at clubs, stories from a road trip with Joel, and why you should 100% be upset if your kid wants to become a comedian...but they 100% can't be. PLUS, a Bingo Dingo of DC League of Super-Pets! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off and FREE shipping on your order of the world's #1 premium no-s...
Aug 17, 2022•51 min•Ep. 213
This epsiode is 100% Levar Burton approved because we're running the audio version of Chapter 9 of Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) ! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off and FREE shipping on your order of the world's #1 premium no-spill snack cup. Check out our Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemec...
Aug 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 212
It's back to school time in the Nickerson household, and Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to celebrate the first day of school (aka the best day in every parent's life), why youth sports might not always be worth the hassle, and recapping the final leg of the epic cross-country Nickerson family trip. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off and FREE shipping on your order of the world's #1 premium n...
Aug 03, 2022•42 min•Ep. 211
The Nickersons are back in the Frontseat and Mel is literally about to LOSE IT if she has to stay in this car for one more minute! That's right, we're talking road trips today with part one of the story about their epic 15-day family vacation, including a debate about whether or not Joel was the problem with road trips in the past, the reality that Mel will be the problem with road trips from now on, and why San Francisco really shouldn't bother you. Plus...Backseater emails!!! Order Dustin's bo...
Jul 27, 2022•45 min•Ep. 210
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to talk about the wildest weekend of his comedy life on Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Festival Tour, a 12-day Nickerson Family trip, and the catastrophe around getting their floors replaced. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon....
Jul 20, 2022•49 min•Ep. 209
The cruise control is off and our favorite Nickersons are back in the Frontseat for a new episode where we can learn about Mel's kettle corn and gambling addictions, hear Dustin's dopamine levels crash in real time, and go through a (probably?) record breaking THREE Bingo Dingo Review's in one episode! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relations...
Jul 13, 2022•49 min•Ep. 208
Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to discuss an article (ok...it's maybe more of a listicle) about the benefits of traveling with young kids. Topics include getting too old for back flips, how long is an appropriate amount of time to spend looking at the Washington Monument, and why you have to save New York as the last stop on your east coast trip (no offense, Philly). Plus, Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a...
Jul 06, 2022•56 min•Ep. 207
Don't look now, but we're back in the Frontseat of Doc Brown's Delorean for a trip to the bygone era of last July for a replay of an episode about horseshoe tournaments with Tater, Pancho and Bushrod, why air shows are really for adults, and the proud Nickerson Family tradition of crashing other families' parties. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenti...
Jun 29, 2022•47 min•Ep. 206
We're hopping in the Frontseat of Doc Brown's Delorean so he can take us back in time to a 2021 episode about the awkwardness of seeing a neighbor out in the real world, why summer is anything but a 'break' for parents and how to solve the problem that is fireworks. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon...
Jun 22, 2022•44 min•Ep. 205
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to dicuss the highest pressure COVID test of Dustin's entire life, what it's like to perform standup on late night, and answer your book related questions. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive b...
Jun 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 204
Move over Mark Twain, there's a new author in town and his name is Dustin Nickerson. This week, we a special treat for all of you the audiobook version of Chapter 1 of 'How to be Married (to Melissa)'. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclus...
Jun 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 203
We feel the need. The need for speed...and Bingo Dingos. You can be Mel and Dustin's wingman as they jump back in the Frontseat to talk about the new sequel to the very old Top Gun, the new tour for the even older New Kids on the Block, and sure-fire strategies to avoid PPPFs (Parent Pool Party Fouls). Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Better yet...want to be a part of the launch team and get a copy of the book for FREE? Visit DustinNickerson.com for details...
Jun 01, 2022•45 min•Ep. 202
Mel and Dustin stop fighting for just long enough to hop in the Frontseat to discuss the worst hotel concierge in history, why Mel secretly enjoys living a stressful life, and why it's hard for parents to enjoy their kids' summer "break". Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Better yet...want to be a part of the launch team and get a copy of the book for FREE? Visit DustinNickerson.com for details! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakeme...
May 25, 2022•42 min•Ep. 201
Happy 200th Episode, Backseaters! Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to talk about how we've managed to make it to 200 episodes, hot takes about Austin and the horrors of raising a teenager. Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Better yet...want to be a part of the launch team and get a copy of the book for FREE? Visit DustinNickerson.com for details! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very ...
May 18, 2022•43 min•Ep. 200
Dustin and Mel are back from LaLa Land and in the Frontseat to recap a magical weekend out in the Hollywood Hills, the two modes of teenage boys, and a Bingo Dingo Review of the new Doctor Strange movie. Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Better yet...want to be a part of the launch team and get a copy of the book for FREE? Visit DustinNickerson.com for details! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get you...
May 11, 2022•42 min•Ep. 199
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat with their itchiest episode yet as they discuss passport renewal mishaps, lice treatments, and an 80's themed spin class with incredible production value. Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for...
May 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 198
Your favorite Nickersons are back in the Frontseat for a conversation about Mel tagging along with Dustin on a whirlwind weekend of road gigs including why you should never delay the deuce on the road, what makes the Ryman Theatre so special, and a breakdown of the cousin relationship dynamic. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patr...
Apr 27, 2022•41 min•Ep. 197
Mel and Dustin are out of the brunch line and back in the Frontseat to discuss a nearly disasterous brunch outing, the kids total disinterest at a Padres game and how it only took 20 years of being together for them to perfect their professional dynamic. Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreo...
Apr 20, 2022•41 min•Ep. 196
Dustin and Mel hop back in the Fronseat to discuss the majesty of high school gym-based church services, the pain of your kids always wanting to bring a friend, and the fine line between a lesson and a lecture. Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/Dust...
Apr 13, 2022•46 min•Ep. 195
Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Dustin and Mel heart NYC and you'll heart this episode as they break down their kids free trip to the Big Apple, coaching their daughter through a minor emergency via zoom and a fight about when to take a couples photo. PLUS...a Bingo Dingo of Hugh Jackman's Broadway revival of The Music Man. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relati...
Apr 06, 2022•50 min•Ep. 194
And the winner is...YOU, because Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about bored teens, the completely uneventful Oscars and the dire consequences of a cookie store choosing to close early. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show....
Mar 30, 2022•43 min•Ep. 193
Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about an internet comment so bad it belongs in the Troll Hall of Fame, why even a GREAT aquarium probably tops out as a 4/5 Bingo Dingos, and a trip to SeaWorld with a (painful) surprise ending. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and ...
Mar 23, 2022•37 min•Ep. 192
"And the Academy Award for 'Best Title in a Funny Podcast About Family' goes to..." Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to break down a wild weekend of travel, wannabe College Towns, and a fight so important it had to happen in the middle of an hour long hike. PLUS! Bing Dingos for Turning Red and The Batman. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to ...
Mar 16, 2022•42 min•Ep. 191
Dustin and Mel are back in that Frontseat to talk about missing the drama in social media comments, teenage boy skin care routines, and Dustin's love for Panera mac and cheese. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show....
Mar 09, 2022•31 min•Ep. 190
We're (unfortunately) cruising up CA-14 with Mel and Dustin in the Frontseat to discuss people dressing for their vacations at the airport, Dustin's fair and balanced opinion of Lancaster, CA, and an article listing things that are difficult to do when you have ADHD. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for...
Mar 02, 2022•41 min•Ep. 189
Don't hit that snooze button, because Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to discuss how every couple's fight usually revolves around who has to wake the kids, and question why families play games if they just end up fighting about them. PLUS...Some incredibly well researched Bing Dingo Reviews of Worlde, The Book of Boba Fett, and Encanto. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check ou...
Feb 23, 2022•46 min•Ep. 183
Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about Dustin's video going viral (and then quickly removed) form TikTok, why Wednesday is a good day for comedy, and why the Midwest has the best comedy audiences. PLUS a Bingo Dingo Review of the Super Bowl! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonu...
Feb 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 182
Tell Cupid to put those stupid arrows away because Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about tough college gigs, onstage back injuries, and why Mel hates Valentine's Day so much. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show....
Feb 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 181
Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to reminisce about snow days, get to the bottom of what causes ringworm (Hint: It's not stress), and breakdown a news story about a very commercial scream therapy event. Plus, listner emails and a piping fresh Bingo Dingo Review of The Dallas Zoo. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/Dus...
Feb 02, 2022•53 min•Ep. 180
Don't look now it's a...DUSTIN article episode??? Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to (sortof) discuss an artilcle about correcting your significant other that gets DEEP, plus 'The Bingo Dingo Family Friendly Film Review Corner' is back with reviews of the movies Spider-Man: No Way Home and Venom: Let There be Carnage, and the art exhibit Imersive van Gogh. Read the article here. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own ...
Jan 26, 2022•51 min•Ep. 179
