On this bonus episode of Have Kids They Said , Nicole is joined by none other than Rogue Matt —subbing in for Rich and immediately taking things off the rails. The two dive into their Outerbanks vacation, share a few maybe too honest stories (Matt delivers TMI like it’s his job), and attempt to unpack a few couple fights… that Matt’s still not sorry for. It’s raw, it’s unfiltered, and might double as their unofficial couples therapy session. Plus, Parker heads off to sleepaway camp, and Matt ble...
Jul 22, 2025•40 min
On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said, Rich and Nicole dive into the hilarious chaos of travel—Rich somehow manages to leave a trail of personal items across the tri-state area, and Nicole confirms they are true friend soulmates (as if there was any doubt). They relive the gang’s unforgettable night out in NYC, debate the pros and cons of Googling yourself, and Rich shares highlights from his family vacation—along with the annoying parts about planning trips for big groups. Plus, should you ...
Jul 22, 2025•49 min•Ep. 314
On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich checks in from Atlanta where he’s living his MLB All-Star dreams, while Nicole battles a roadside McDonald’s from hell. They get into smutty stories, chip obsessions, AI-filtered faces on dating apps, and how to actually appreciate your generous friends. And Benny’s got one thing to say: “Don’t worry.” 💬 Got thoughts? Questions? Hit us up and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the pod! Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast...
Jul 15, 2025•45 min•Ep. 313
On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole are in full catch-up mode as they map out Rich’s NYC visit, reminisce about their old jobs, and try to make sense of the ever-evolving chaos that is tipping culture. Nicole’s fed up with misleading Airbnbs (just say there's no AC!), and Rich opens up about some intense intrusive thoughts that have been hitting lately. They touch on the heartbreak of the Texas floods, reflect on how fast summer's slipping away, and dive into the small wa...
Jul 10, 2025•49 min•Ep. 312
Rich and Nicole are back and diving into all the usual chaos. This week, they talk about which nicknames are condescending, vacations, and trade shots over who would survive prison longer (spoiler: it's not looking good for Rich). Nicole drops her List of the Week, Rich dishes out advice, and Keegan pulls off a sneaky little Roblox money move. They wrap it all up by answering some wild listener questions for the TFIWK! Hit follow, leave a review, and send us your best parenting drama — you might...
Jul 08, 2025•40 min•Ep. 311
While Nicole’s soaking up the sun in OBX, Sara jumps in to co-host with Rich! They dive into everything from Rich’s sneaky solo binge-watching habits, to 4th of July nostalgia, and why the glue is important for social get-togethers. Sara gets sentimental about recreating her childhood fireworks magic for the kids, and Rich has a moment of realization of a prank a good friend may have pulled years ago. Maybe. Also, why turning your home into your dream space might just be the ultimate life hack. ...
Jul 04, 2025•27 min•Ep. 310
On this episode of Have Kids They Said, Rich and Nicole discuss the history of fedoras and baseball hats, surviving long car trips, and the latest jean trends. Nicole shares how she handles hot summer days with kids in NYC, while Rich reveals his list of the week: including top ways to break up with someone. They also debate whether getting a puppy can help keep a senior dog young—and why you should never tell Nicole to calm down. Follow the show and share it with a friend! Have Kids, They Said....
Jul 01, 2025•50 min•Ep. 309
On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole tackle the ever-relatable struggle of staying cool while slowly slipping into “wait, am I old?” territory. Nicole vents about her kids treating Zoom like it’s a lawless wasteland, and special guest Sara drops in to rant about Emmy’s chaotic recital. There’s a wild ride through topics like questionable pillow hygiene, surprise catfishing confessions, and some truly bonkers Little League bat drama. HOA horror stories and roadkill confessi...
Jun 26, 2025•36 min•Ep. 308
On this week’s Have Kids, They Said , Rich recaps his CRC shenanigans in Vegas while Nicole lives out his Broadway dreams—and Nicole's Barry’s booty camp near disaster. Emmy’s dance recital was peak chaos, and somewhere in there, Nicole makes a graceful pivot... to lube. Parker pops in just long enough to school us on this summer’s hottest slang, then it’s back to Rich and Nicole for a neuro-hack to squash sibling squabbles, getting sick on vacation, and the TFIWK segment where they unpack Mothe...
Jun 24, 2025•41 min•Ep. 307
In this episode of Have Kids, They Said , Rich and Nicole spiral into the realities of aging — from desperate anti-wrinkle measures to making a blood pact never to become tech-illiterate dinosaurs. They take on tip anxiety in the modern age, celebrate National Mascot Day with exactly the right amount of enthusiasm (eh), and rally hard against the evils of voice-to-text. Rich gets preemptively heartbroken over his kids' future breakups, Nicole has a Bethos™ moment so big it deserves its own masco...
Jun 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 306
This week on Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole dive into Father’s Day feels. Rich’s List o’ the Week makes a return—along with Nicole’s fiery rage (sorry again, Matt). They unpack the evolution of grandma via plastic surgery, share smart summer travel safety tips, and dive into their existential dread feels… oddly relatable? Plus, Benny shines, Emmy loses a tooth, and Parker’s getting ready for her big stage debut! Don’t forget to rate, review, and tell your favorite overworked parent to tun...
Jun 17, 2025•47 min•Ep. 305
This week, Rich and Nicole are calling out the myth of “catching up” and why it’s the most polite lie we all keep telling. They get into the everyday chaos of screentime rules no one sticks to, why Gen Z is crumbling under the weight of pay day gaps, and how apartment hunting in 2025 is basically a full-time job — especially when Matt drops the ball. Nicole vents about kids treating their nannies like disposable help, and Rich opens up about the weird heartbreak of not being his kids' favorite a...
Jun 12, 2025•45 min•Ep. 304
This week, Rich and Nicole are all over the parenting map—from missed texts to missed headlines (Rich has no clue what’s happening in the world), and the Great Sunscreen Debate : spray vs lotion. Spoiler: Rich is not a fan of the rub-in. Nicole gets real about sending Parker off to sleepaway camp, while Rich panics over not hanging out with the kids enough—and showing up to Little League in a full uniform like it’s 1998. They touch on the heartache of older kids moving out and younger ones feeli...
Jun 10, 2025•46 min•Ep. 303
In this episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole tackle everything from spring cleaning chaos to marital attraction, and can it ever be a bad thing? Nicole ties that into a classic Matt moment involving foot-in-mouth syndrome, while Rich spirals over the rise of kid sports and Emmy becoming socially independent (aka leaving him out). The duo also debates neighborhood dog etiquette, share Benny’s birthday antics, relive a baseball fight involving “team grandpa,” and cringe as Matt gives K...
Jun 05, 2025•36 min•Ep. 302
On this episode of Have Kids They Said , Nicole is using the show as her personal GRWM moment—because why not podcast and contour at the same time? Meanwhile, Rich dives into the science of “Super Agers” and wonders if surviving on cold coffee and leftover mac and cheese is disqualifying him from the club. The parenting duo tackles the internet’s latest controversy: the new Lilo & Stitch live-action remake. Then it’s onto the wild rise of the Savannah Bananas —part baseball, part circus, all...
Jun 03, 2025•43 min•Ep. 301
On today's episode of Have Kids They Said , hosts Rich and Nicole serve up a whirlwind of parenting chaos, personal confessions, and hilarious hot takes. From deep dives into the mental health of both moms and dads, to Nicole dropping a juicy secret, the duo covers everything from animal appendages to elite continental breakfasts at Holiday Inn Express. Rich vents about the bureaucratic madness of 5U All Stars while Nicole shares the mental overload that comes with raising kids in the heart of N...
May 29, 2025•44 min•Ep. 300
With Nicole off on a well-earned vacation, Rich is joined by his longtime radio pal Niko for a dad-filled takeover of the pod. The two kick things off reminiscing about becoming dads around the same time, how their crew first came together, and the wild ride from those early days to now. They dive into their joint Memorial Day weekend adventure, featuring a whirlwind trip to Legoland and the San Diego Zoo with the families, where carnival games stole their wallets, animals got unexpectedly scand...
May 27, 2025•38 min•Ep. 299
In this episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole spiral from summer planning stress to existential dread—with plenty of laughs (and chaos) along the way. Rich delivers heartbreaking news about American cheese that shakes Nicole to her core. They dive into the science behind your morning coffee routine, debate whether Taylor Swift is quietly reshaping male grooming, and ask the big question: are we even doing this parenting thing right? Throw in some backhanded compliments, an email misha...
May 22, 2025•41 min•Ep. 298
This week on Have Kids, They Said, Nicole is joined by a very special guest, Sara, aka Rich’s better half, who steps in while he’s out. The episode kicks off with birthday madness: Are kids' gift expectations getting totally out of hand? Nicole and Sara weigh in with personal stories, including Nicole’s hilarious (and slightly terrifying) tale of why 3-year-old Parker escaped from a hibachi restaurant. The duo also dives into the struggle of convincing their daughters that they are still cool. (...
May 20, 2025•45 min•Ep. 297
Nicole rolls in rocking the gun show (thank you, no shirt sleeves), and things spiral hilariously from there. The duo tackles tattoos, parent exhaustion, and Nicole’s schedule that would break mere mortals. A wild convo about jersey numbers leads to a very awkward rabbit hole. 👀 Matt drops in with a story every dad dreads from his youth, Benny’s relaxation, and rotisserie chicken causes unexpected debate. Nicole’s done with kid negotiations, Rich reigns as king of empty threats, and Sara’s big ...
May 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 296
On this episode, Rich and Nicole have had it—why do kids treat parents like background noise? Rich shares a classic moment of Ben-level sass, while Nicole shows that baby her might’ve been a Prince lookalike. It only gets weirder when Rich admits he had a dream he was dating someone very unexpected… and then Matt randomly shows up, asking the exact same questions Nicole did about the new pope. They also unpack the chaos of weekends that are anything but “chill,” swap stories on how to handle bac...
May 13, 2025•47 min•Ep. 295
On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole tackle the big question: what do moms really want for Mother’s Day (and what’s just painfully cheesy)? Rich spirals about keeping the podcast fun, while Nicole vents about Matt the Grouch and their marital communication breakdown. They react to a wild survey on why first dates flop—cue Rich’s rage over men’s hygiene habits. There's talk of Rich’s snack regrets, gym struggles, and the absurd expectations placed on 8-year-old athletes. Ni...
May 08, 2025•48 min•Ep. 294
On this week’s episode of Have Kids They Said, your favorite hosts Rich and Nicole are serving up laughs, chaos, and a little bit of wisdom—parenting-style. Rich kicks things off with a dilemma: should Matt splurge on Knicks tickets or keep it responsible? Nicole has thoughts. Meanwhile, Rich and Benny are living their best bro life—baseball and Pokémon forever! But not everything is sunshine and slice—cue the pizza debacle. Rich tells a pizza delivery fail on fight night. Rich recounts the saga...
May 06, 2025•46 min•Ep. 293
On this week’s episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich unveils yet another new diet plan and somehow takes credit for Nicole and Matt’s entire marriage (yes, seriously). Nicole brings her daughter Parker on the mic to get to the bottom of whether she actually flipped her mom the bird—things get...complicated. Rich goes full nerd over his favorite History Channel show, while Nicole stumbles headfirst into the birds and the bees talk—and regrets every second. Meanwhile, Matt proves he might just be ...
May 01, 2025•50 min•Ep. 292
In this episode, Nicole is not okay with Keegan’s fresh haircut, and she’s letting it be known. Meanwhile, Rich is still salty about saving a kid from a poop disaster and getting zero thanks. Rude! The two debate the ultimate superhero and which ice cream is the best for a fun family treat. Nicole dives into the interview drama of Bill Belichick’s new girlfriend, and somehow… we end up talking about tan lines becoming their own category (yep, that kind). From awkward urologist visits to a new ga...
Apr 29, 2025•44 min•Ep. 291
On today's episode, Rich and Nicole are riding solo without Jess (come back, we miss you!) and diving headfirst into the chaos of parenting, relationships, and random life gripes. They cover everything from therapy feeling like a brain massage, to loving people who are both great and kind of the worst, plus Rich questioning Sara’s parking skills. Nicole’s “hate list” is growing—couple’s counseling, surprise warts, Parker growing up, and an awkward cheers moment all make the cut. Things take a se...
Apr 24, 2025•39 min•Ep. 290
In this laugh-packed episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole are serving up real talk, relatable parenting rants, and a surprise Mets/Soto play-by-play courtesy of Keegan. They chat about good intentions gone hilariously wrong, Easter baskets turning into Christmas morning, and Rich’s new Easter Eve fast food tradition. Nicole shares the chaos of juggling Passover with sports, and the two dive into the struggle of keeping things “equal” between kids. There’s also some Love on the Spectr...
Apr 22, 2025•44 min•Ep. 289
On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole dive headfirst into the chaos once again—starting with Jack Black telling kids to chill with the popcorn and Chicken Jockey (yes, that’s a thing), and Nicole's very specific (and passionate) gripe with a certain type of sports mom. Rich hits his breaking point trying to complete a collector’s set for his kids, and the duo tackles the fine line between arrogance and confidence, which can give Nicole major secondhand awkwardness. They cra...
Apr 17, 2025•39 min•Ep. 288
On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole blast off with a chat about Blue Origin’s all-women flight—which, of course, leads to the age-old question: do boobs float in space? Rich takes a deep dive into the world of Alex Earle (for science), sparking a scandalous convo about genetics and pop culture chaos. Matt swings by to answer one of Rich’s classic hypotheticals, and the crew gets real about what to do when your kid starts showing some red-flag behavior—spoiler: calling in ...
Apr 15, 2025•41 min•Ep. 287
On today’s episode of Have Kids, They Said , Rich is spiraling over the never-ending madness of summer camp sign-ups (seriously, why is it harder than college apps?), while Nicole discovers Parker has zero ability to keep a secret, which made for an awkward interaction for Nicole. Keegan’s habit involving his pants (yep, that one) makes a return during test prep, the crew talks about the highs and lows of having an only child, Sara’s trying to be the “funny mom” (the kid jury’s still out), and M...
Apr 10, 2025•38 min•Ep. 286
