Mel and Dustin Couldn’t drive faster today rushing our pregnant fans to the ER so buckle up back seaters, we’ve got a weekend update with Brian Regan, the Nickerson’s upgrade their family sports status, Mel drops the sleepiest news article yet, and so much more! Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson . - This Week’s Sponsor: BARK TECHNOLOGIES >> Keep Your Kids Safe with Bark Technologies and the NE...
Mar 15, 2023•54 min•Ep. 242
Pass the milk, Dustin and Mel return to the wheel with a mission; is there a better Girl Scout Cookie than the thin mint?! We’ll leave no cookie unturnt, as we try each flavor no matter how repulsive it sounds. In addition, Dustin has ALOT to say about Austin and Dallas, we’ve got a Bingo Dingo on Chris Rock’s new special, and more. Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson . - This Week’s Sponsor: BARK TEC...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 241
The Downside of Parent Getaways Crawling back into the driver’s seat, Dustin and Melissa return from their weekend parent getaway into the world of reluctant adulting. Like, Leaving Las Vegas…for a birthday at the office. You’ll also get to enjoy that awkward feeling from the backseat while watching your parents argue as they relive Dustin’s back failure and his “inability to accept love” from Melissa. Enjoy the ride! Don’t forget, for the full featured experience you can now WATCH THE SHOW ON Y...
Mar 01, 2023•57 min•Ep. 240
Squeezing into that cozy middle front seater today, Zoltan Kaszas joins us to discuss our woes about the Super Bowl Halftime Show, his first experience buying health insurance, how muting internet trolls brings him joy, death… , and so much more. Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson . Check out all things Zoltan at https://www.zoltancomedy.com/ - This Week’s Sponsor: BARK TECHNOLOGIES >> Keep You...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 239
*Sorry everyone, Dustin threw out his back becuase, he's old. So we will return to you next week with an all new episode. In the meantime, enjoy our Valentine's Day episode from last year. _ 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 pare...
Feb 15, 2023•45 min•Ep. 239
Dustin and Mel return to the Frontseat with so many announcements that Dustin decides to quit math altogether. First and foremost, you can now WATCH the podcast on YouTube starting today! Head over to YouTube and watch our shenanigans in person. In addition, Dustin shares his questionable travel hacks, Mel’s favorite Valentine’s gifts, the internet thinks Dustin is old, critical parenting tips for first time Girl Scouts, and much much more. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) tod...
Feb 08, 2023•58 min•Ep. 238
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to discuss how Dustin discovered he was a good liar over the weekend, why it's important (but not, like, TOO important) to encourage your kids to play sports and how Mel absolutely dominated Drag Bingo Night. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! 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 dont...
Feb 01, 2023•46 min•Ep. 237
Dustin and Mel are back and SMOGing in the Frontseat to talk about the dangers of making too much or too little out of a situation, how not a lot is expected out of dads, and why Joel may be just too chill to learn how to drive. PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! 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...
Jan 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 236
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat reading Backseater advice emails and come to an agreement on their pick for the new Nickerson Family Pet (Spoiler: It won't be a tarantula). PLUS...a Bingo Dingo Review of the new Netflix series, Wednesday! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! 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 dontma...
Jan 18, 2023•50 min•Ep. 235
Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat (that unfortunately smells like cat pee) to discuss a father/daughter trip to St. Louis, what to do with cats as they age and the debate about what new pet might be joining the Nickerson household. PLUS...Backseater emails! 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 your order of the world's #1 premium no-spill snack cup. Check out our Patreon page! Head to https:...
Jan 11, 2023•44 min•Ep. 234
Dustin and Mel and back in the Frontseat after a Sin City Holiday with the fam to talk about how your first concert can tell a lot about your childhood, why it's ok to be over the traditional Christmas morning (even if your kids aren't), and how to do a week in Vegas with your kids without breaking the bank. PLUS...a Bingo Dingo Review of Puss in Boots. 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 your ord...
Jan 04, 2023•52 min•Ep. 233
Dustin and Mel are taking a well deserved week off, so we're rerunning an episode from our 2021 Holiday Horror Stories series with tales about car seats covered in puke, presents covered in aphids and hospital sandwiches decidedly NOT covered in mayo. We can't wait to catch up with you in the new year! 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 your order of the world's #1 premium no-spill snack cup. Che...
Dec 28, 2022•45 min•Ep. 232
Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat of Santa's sleigh to chat about Mel's heroic (and kind of depressing) battle with the flu, a problematic overshare from an Uber driver, and why the traditions of Santa pics and tacky Christmas sweaters are dying out. PLUS...a Bingo Dingo of The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special! 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 your order of the world's #1 premium no-sp...
Dec 21, 2022•46 min•Ep. 231
Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to talk about how success might not always make you happy (but lemon poppyseed loafs will), the heaviness of middle age and the good (reading Christmas letters), the bad (seeing The Nutcracker), and the 'Please just enjoy it...I'm trying my best' (Elf on a Shelf) of Christmas traditions. 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 your order of the world's #1 premi...
Dec 14, 2022•48 min•Ep. 230
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to chat about their anxieties around their son learning to drive, why being the bassist in the high school jazz band is the least uncool of all the band geek roles, and how Mel is slowly cutting Dustin out of the Nickerson Family Christmas plans. PLUS...Backseater emails! 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 your order of the world's #1 premium no-spill snac...
Dec 07, 2022•47 min•Ep. 229
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to chat about decision fatigue, how they're actively killing off holiday traditions in the Nickerson household, and how hard it is to buy gifts for kids as they grow up. PLUS...Backseater emails! 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 your order of the world's #1 premium no-spill snack cup. Check out our Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNick...
Nov 30, 2022•48 min•Ep. 228
Mel and Dustin are buttered, basted, and back in the Frontseat to talk about the importance of being nice in the entertainment industry, why it's hard to look so approachable while flying Southwest and how turkey is the Jerry Seinfeld of the culinary world. PLUS...Backseater emails! 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 your order of the world's #1 premium no-spill snack cup. Check out our Patreon p...
Nov 23, 2022•52 min•Ep. 227
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to talk about how all cool neighborhoods are basically the same, the simple beauty of a bad movie theater, and why more kids' sporting events should end in ties (to teach a lesson in the futility of effort). PLUS...Bingo Dingo reviews of the new Black Panther movie, 'Wakanda Forever', and Elton John's Farewell Tour! 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 your ...
Nov 16, 2022•47 min•Ep. 226
Move over AirPods...there's a new controversy in town! Dustin's in old sweats and Mel is in a formal three-piece pajama set but they're both in the Frontseat to chat about being too adult for hot cocoa, what's appropriate to wear to bed now that the harsh San Diego winter is upon us, and to delve deeper into why it can be so difficult to make an adult friend. 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 yo...
Nov 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 225
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to talk about making adult friends, why babies are pure anarchy, and why Parent/Teacher Conferences inevitably devolve into a tense standoff. PLUS...Backseater emails! 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 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 co...
Nov 02, 2022•48 min•Ep. 224
Get ready to make some core memories as Dustin and Mel hop back in the Frontseat to talk about Mel's hate for cliches, the Dustin's love of chain restaurants and a wild birthday on the road. PLUS...Backseater emails AND two Bingo Dingos! 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 your order of the world's #1 premium no-spill snack cup. Check out our Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNic...
Oct 26, 2022•53 min•Ep. 223
Hop in the back and get ready for a five-star ride b/c Dustin and Melissa are back in the Frontseat to chat about minors in Ubers, do a Halloween candy draft, and roll out America's new favorite advice segment: 'Ask a Dad'. PLUS...a Bingo Dingo Review of Florence and The Machine's latest San Diego show. 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 your order of the world's #1 premium no-spill snack cup. Ch...
Oct 19, 2022•48 min•Ep. 222
Dustin and Mel take time out of their busy day being millionaires (according to factsbuddy.com ) and hop in the Frontseat to talk about planning kids' birthdays, how adults-only Christmas mornings are a bummer, and how Dustin is dealing with closing in on 40 (spoiler: not well). PLUS...Backseater emails! 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 your order of the world's #1 premium no-spill snack cup. C...
Oct 12, 2022•43 min•Ep. 221
Garfield may hate Flemsdays but Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to celebrate the new day of the week our corporate overlords will eventually bestow upon us, break down how Dustin prepped for his second special, and discuss how terrible it is to get a teenager to make actual plans. 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-spill snack ...
Oct 05, 2022•40 min•Ep. 220
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat and dressed to impress as they talk about Mel (surprisingly) being the most popular parent, a look back at the comedians who have helped mold Dustin's career, and the quagmire that is school dress codes. PLUS...Backseater emails! 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-spill snack cup. Click here find...
Sep 28, 2022•48 min•Ep. 219
Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat, but they can't hear you! They chat about parents' preference for early shows, why Joel getting his license might not be the blessing they thought it would be and then dive deep into the mailbag for Backseater opinions on AirPod etiquette. 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-spill snack cup. Click...
Sep 21, 2022•43 min•Ep. 218
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to spark an AirPods controversy, discuss why Dustin would rather that Mel hated sports talk, and breaking down the undeniable fact that NO ONE cuts loose quite like a mom can. PLUS...Backseater emails and a Bingo Dingo of Mel's day of "chaperoning" at The Getty. 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...
Sep 14, 2022•49 min•Ep. 217
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to chat about Mel's BOLD wardrobe choice for her high school reunion, Dustin turning on the comedy charm in an elevator, and how high school dances are now apparently just kids filming each other doing flips and having chicken fights. PLUS...a Backseater email! 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-...
Sep 07, 2022•43 min•Ep. 216
Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to gab about traveling for kids' sports, how breweries took over the family-friendly dining scene, and the downside of getting a landmark named after you. PLUS...Backseater emails and Bingo Dingos of a concert from The Head and The Heart and She Hulk on DisneyPlus. 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 31, 2022•51 min•Ep. 215
Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to discuss Dustin's teeth defying the laws of evolution, Mel missing her true calling as an ASB Advisor and her upcoming high school reunion. PLUS...Backseater emails! 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-spill snack cup. Click here find out more about the great work being done at Hope Heals Camp ....
Aug 24, 2022•47 min•Ep. 214
