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Logically Irrational

Melissa Rycroft & Tye Strickland
This husband and wife duo (Melissa Rycroft Strickland and Tye Strickland) tackle relationships, family, pop culture and of course Reality TV in a hilarious and logically irrational way. She’s a TV Personality, and he’s an Insurance Agent who is obsessed with pop culture (that’s a lie), and together their unfiltered approach to life is pure entertainment.
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Episodes

Sweaty Bikers and Shady Songs

Melissa and Tye are back this week with an update on their home renovation! Thankfully, they are on the tail end of living in one room together! In Tants and Rants they discuss Ava’s desire to become a pet owner all on her own. She wants a guinea pig. Tye seems to be on board, until Melissa spills that they would probably need two of them. Stay tuned on this saga. And Melissa has something to get off her chest (and it’s not her sweat). A new guy in her cycle class is an endless sweat monster who...

Jan 16, 202051 min

Flirty Masseuses and Vibrating Bike Seats

Melissa and Tye are back from their holiday hiatus!! And of course, have a lot to share from their time off!In Tants and Rants, Melissa makes Tye explain this Jade and Tanner (Bachelor alum) sticky situation they’ve found themselves in. And they talk about an uncomfortable experience Melissa had while getting a massage in Vegas. And who remembers when Tye said ‘no big gifts for Christmas this year’?! Well, he lied. Hope he’s enjoying his towels he got, as Melissa at least stuck to the plan.And i...

Jan 09, 202058 min

Manly Pedicures and Stolen Towels

Melissa and Tye give an update on one of their listeners who had asked for advice on when she’d get engaged. And in a Mini-Rant, Melissa goes off a little on McDonald’s and their ridiculous lunch time policy.In Tants and Rants is all things Christmas related. From an argument of whether to wrap presents or not, to getting nostalgic about their own favorite gifts. Oh, and Melissa is also pretty sure she couldn’t have ruined the idea of Santa with her daughter if she tried this year…Game Time is b...

Dec 19, 201950 min

Fertility Ceremonies and Handsy Co-Workers

Melissa and Tye are celebrating 10 years of marriage this week!! How have they managed to survive, and still kind of like each other?! They also give an update on their home renovation project, and if Tye has lowered his expectations on when the job will be complete.There’s a new segment this week called Obsessions - and it’s all things the couple is obsessed with right now (clever title, isn’t it?!) From television (is anyone else obsessed with the Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel drama?!), t...

Dec 12, 201947 min

Dax’s Challenge and Candy Cigs

Melissa and Tye have to apologize for recording this episode at home and at night. The kids are rampant…and they interrupt a lot. But they explain how one of their dogs escaped earlier today, and how Melissa defied death trying to get him back home.And in Tants and Rants, Melissa and Tye respond to a challenge given from Monica and Dax from Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert, and put the ball back in their court. And also, did you know Melissa’s season of the Bachelor is now on Netflix? Yea, neither ...

Dec 05, 201957 min

Production Faux Pas and Baby Dorian

Melissa and Tye discuss their plans for their upcoming 10 Year Wedding Anniversary, or lack thereof. Melissa shares a fabulous find to help parents out with that darn Elf that is about to visit all our households in the coming weeks, and shares how you can get one too! And they talk about the shock of finding out Dax Shepard and his co-host Monica talked about a recent Logically Irrational episode. Melissa was mortified, Tye was in Heaven. In Tants and Rants, Melissa and Tye delve into the lates...

Nov 21, 201956 min

Atomic Saloons and Tempting Hookers

Melissa and Tye are back from Vegas (again….), and sharing some of their favorite things from the trip….and one very regrettable experience (that may have involved a male G-String swinging from the ceiling…..). And in the Q&A (or ‘Q and a A’ like their 3 year old says), Melissa and Tye answer listener questions. It starts emotional, talking about their own pregnancy loss, but lightens up discussing bringing new babies home, and their holiday traditions. And Reality Roundup was also opened up...

Nov 14, 20191 hr 3 min

Ex Interviews and Vienna Girardi

In this week’s quick Tants and Rants, Melissa brings up the conversation of what is ok to discuss with an ex. Can ex’s really be good friends? Should spouses get jealous? Tye doesn’t think so….Melissa might. And in Let’s Talk About It, Melissa sits down with Bachelor Villain OG Vienna Girardi - remember her?? The villain of Jake’s season, who ended up winning his heart. Or did she? She gets candid about her experience on the Bachelor, and what her really thoughts on Jake were…and are. And she sh...

Nov 07, 20191 hr 11 min

Crittle Gel and Teardrop Tattoos

Melissa bids farewell to her beloved dog, Riley - the dog who got her through breakups and breakdowns. And in Tants and Rants, Melissa talks about a bad (VERY bad) experience at a port-a-potty this weekend. And she recaps running a marathon with one of their dogs..in the mud. And Melissa and Tye got all dressed up for a gala this weekend, and stayed out way too late.In Reality Roundup, Melissa and Tye break down 90 Day Fiancé - the 18 hour Tell All. And have you heard of Love After Lockup?! What...

Oct 31, 201956 min

Poo Shirts and Thirsty Housewives

This week’s Tants and Rants has a more serious tone to it. Inspired by the new interview out with Meghan Markle, Melissa recalls the same time in her life when she ‘wasn’t ok’, and it leads to quite the discussion on how money and success have nothing to do with how mentally healthy someone can be. In Reality Roundup, Melissa and Tye spill on their new favorite show: LimeTown! And unless you know what the heck Facebook Watch is, you’d never know about it. And they don’t talk about it often, but ...

Oct 24, 201948 min

Anti-Socialness and Women Hating Producers

In this week’s Tants and Rants, Melissa and Tye talk about puppy sitting an 80 lb dog for a week (all while living in a one bedroom condo with their 3 children, and 3 dogs). They also talk about how anti social Melissa has become. She apparently doesn’t like making new friends, and doesn’t talk to her neighbors. Who wants to go to parties where they don’t know anyone? Apparently, Tye does…Melissa does not….And in Reality Roundup, the couple talks about some comments Kaitlyn Bristowe recently mad...

Oct 17, 201952 min

Happy Vegas-Versary!

Can you believe it’s been a year since Melissa and Tye launched Logically Irrational?? They couple relives some of the listeners favorite moments from the past year, in this ‘Best Of….’ Episode!Episode Sponsors:Ritual - Get 10% off during your first three months at ritual.com/IRRATIONAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 20191 hr 8 min

Idiotic Parents and DCC Secrets

Melissa and Tye are back after a LONG week of moving! They aren’t at all settled or unpacked, and they are living in one room together - but at least they’re moved in! And they had quite the humbling experience this week when attempting to help their 3rd grade daughter with her math homework. It was like reading a foreign language…And in Reality Roundup, they talk about the finale of Big Brother - including the controversial call out of Michie right before his big win! And Temptation Island is b...

Oct 03, 20191 hr 8 min

Crusty Undies and Douchey Guys

Melissa and Tye give an update on their impending move. Melissa has realized in this process that Tye is a hoarder, and is looking to see how much she can get rid of without him knowing. Melissa also shares her own Parenting Fail from this week (it involves her 3 year old son, and a woman who is NOT pregnant…). And there is a surge in ex-Bachelor contestants dating bona fide celebrities lately! They break it down, and Melissa rants about her complaint with Tyler C. Reality Roundup is all about t...

Sep 19, 20191 hr 2 min

Lunch Shaming and Listener Takeover

Melissa and Tye had a fun weekend - maybe a little too much fun. Melissa had a hard time ‘momming’ after having one too many drinks at a friend’s birthday party. She also talks about how she got lunch shamed from her son’s school because of what she packed for him. The rest of the episode is taken over by the listeners. Listeners call in looking for advice with issues they’re having in this week’s Tants and Rants (she wants a nose job, he’s totally against it….). And in this week’s Reality Round...

Sep 12, 201952 min

Coffee Addictions and Bachelor Auditions

Melissa rants about a coffee trip turned bad in this week’s Rants and Rants. It led her to the realization she has an addiction problem, and of course opened the door for haters to share their opinions on her apparent lip mustache. And fun game in Reality Roundup: can you tell JPJ and Connor a part just by listening to their voices? The surfer-California voice is hard to tell a apart! And who had the better ‘I Want to be Bachelor’ exit speech this week? Derek or Mike? And it’s Game Time again!! ...

Sep 05, 201944 min

Stress Zits and Parenting Fails

Melissa and Tye had quite a stressful week (one that caused a massive zit to take Melissa’s chin hostage), from testifying in court, to having issues buying a house. But Melissa relaxed with her first ever CryoTherapy - and gives her two cents on the newest CryoBeauty trend.And in the newest segment, Parenting Fails, listeners call in to share some of their biggest fails as a parent! We all need to feel like our failures aren’t really that bad compared to others - so it’s a chance for us all to ...

Aug 29, 201952 min

Non Road Trips and Boob Pillows

Melissa and Tye talk about their recent family road trip that they took the kids on. They have to clarify by what they meant when they said ‘road trip’ - because apparently people don’t think staying in a hotel classifies as that!And it’s Game Time again!! This time, you have to figure out the fake product. Melissa has found several REAL product commercials (a blanket that covers the smell of a toot?!), with one FAKE one mixed in!! Can you guess which ones are real, and which ones are fake?!And ...

Aug 22, 201959 min

Commitment Phobes and Beth from MAFS

Melissa and Tye answer some listener questions about relationships. How do you know when someone is ready to commit? And how long can you hold a grudge before you need to get over it or move on? Melissa gets to talk with Beth from Married at First Sight. She gives us some insight into what the casting process is like, why she even wanted to do the show, and how she feels watching herself back on TV. Plus Melissa makes her predictions on their relationship now…and we think they two might have jus...

Aug 15, 20191 hr

Rekindled Romances and Leaked Texts

Melissa and Tye FINALLY finish the story of their romance - it’s taken 3 episodes, but it’s quite the story!! Thanks to all the listeners who submitted questions and became a part of the episodes! And there is a lot of drama happening in The Bachelor world right now. Rumors are that Tyler is OUT of the running for the next Bachelor?? And on Bachelor in Paradise TextGate: who’s side are you on?? Caelynn vs. Blake. She made accusations on the show, and he leaked their texts online. Ooooooo, it’s j...

Aug 08, 20191 hr 2 min

Mom Warnings and Tye Tears

Melissa and Tye start by breaking down the ‘most dramatic Bachelorette finale ever’….like ever. They have some choice words for Hannah’s old switch-a-roo, and make their Bachelor predictions.And as promised, they finish the epic story of their dating life. This time, getting to the good stuff right off the bat!! The timeline from the Bachelor breakup, to their reconciliation, and everything in between. (And bring on some more Tye tears...!) But hot dang it, they talked too much (again!) and are ...

Aug 01, 201958 min

Roller-coaster Romances & New Bachelors

You asked, and they answered! Melissa and Tye are delving into their relationship: How it started, how and why they broke up, all The Bachelor drama (and of course the Bachelor aftermath, how they ended up back together, and how they keep their relationship strong today. They answer a BUNCH of listener questions about their relationship specifics. Part I this week, but stay tuned for the really good stuff next week!!And Melissa and Tye briefly get into The Bachelorette’s Men Tell All episode, an...

Jul 25, 201958 min

Playboy Parties and Bachelor Villains

Melissa starts by giving an update on her tattoo removal process - and why she is removing the name ‘Tye’ from her body (spoiler alert: they aren’t getting a divorce). And Melissa and Tye then recap their most recent trip to Las Vegas, where they found themselves at a Playboy Model Search Pool Party. They were clearly in their element with all the thongs and rap music…And of course they cover The Bachelorette! Overnight dates did not disappoint (PS - was anyone else shocked about who was in the ...

Jul 18, 201950 min

Introducing Never Thought I'd Say This

Never Thought I'd Say This is a brand new parenting podcast, hosted by Jodie Sweetin (Netflix's Fuller House) and her BFF Celia Behar, a life COACH. Subscribe to Never Thought I'd Say This today on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 20197 min

Lightening Strikes and Tye Tears

Melissa starts off with a warning to parents of small children: There is a new toy on the market that is anatomically correct, and it is starting quite the conversation in their household! And also, Melissa and Tye came home from a weekend at the lake to find their house had been hit by lightening while they were gone. Not only is it annoying having to replace everything, the have realized they rely a little too much on media....And since they haven’t been able to watch TV for a while, there’s n...

Jul 11, 201955 min

Sugar Babies and Jack Holes

Happy 4th of July week everyone!! Melissa made it back from LA pretty unscathed. And even got to experience what life would be life if she had a real life Sugar Daddy...and had a strange Bachelor encounter while she was there...And lots to recap in this week’s Reality Roundup!! From a must see movie, to a Bachelorette SPOILER, Melissa and Tye’s thoughts on The Hills (minus Tye’s crush on Audrina), and they get into the controversy happening on Big Brother!! Episode Sponsor: Candid Co. Get 50% of...

Jul 04, 201943 min

90’s Nostalgia and Fan Roasts

We are all fans of 90’s sitcoms (the best era of sitcoms, right?!), so Melissa and Tye play a game of ‘Name The Show’ just by listening to the show’s theme song! Tye is surprisingly good at the game - and even better and remember the actual day and time the shows originally aired on tv. And just a quick Reality Roundup this week! The Hills: New Beginnings airs this week, and Melissa and Tye give their thoughts on whether this reboot is necessary or not. Or if it can survive without some the show...

Jun 27, 201957 min

Traveling Parasites and Lying Spouses

Melissa gives an update on her condition since coming home from their family vacation to the Dominican Republic. She woke up to a firestorm of media talking about her, and needs to set the record straight! Is she near death? Is he under a nurse’s care? Let’s break down the true and false of the reports! Melissa and Tye also talk about a close family friend who let a stranger walk through their home while they were gone. If you’re shocked at that, imagine what their thoughts are. And let’s talk s...

Jun 20, 201954 min

Death Defying Vacations and Dirty Chefs

Melissa and Tye just got back from a wonderful family vacation. Only issue: it was in the Dominican Republic, which seems to be US Public Enemy #1 right now. Thankfully, they survived the dangerous mission, and made it home safely - of course not without several traveling mishaps. Not to mention Melissa swears she caught Chikungunya or Mesothelioma from the Dominican mosquitos… And let’s talk TV right now!! Big Little Lies, and Meryl Streep are perfection! She’s the mother-in-law none of us woul...

Jun 13, 201957 min

Angry Anchors and Labor Pains

Melissa and Tye bought a new house!! Now all they have to do is sell their current house…seems easy enough, right?! And they’ll be homeless for 4 months during the renovation process, but who’s really keeping track?! And they had a rough time shopping this weekend. Melissa nearly threw up in the middle of Hobby Lobby, and Tye was almost the star of a YouTube chick fight. And let’s talk The Bachelorette. We all hate Luke and Cam, right?! But what is this season without them?? Boring. Bring on the...

May 30, 201951 min
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