Melissa and Tye start with a recap of their Sweatpants vs. Windpants conversation they started last week. Melissa took an online poll about it…and guess who won…??And in Tants and Rants, they discuss the critter problem they have at their house! To raccoons who can magically open a locked trashcan, to a mole found floating in their pool - they’re looking for critter advice!And in Reality Roundup, they talk about the new Bachelor announcement. Matt James - we like him, but do we like the timing o...
Jun 18, 2020•39 min
Excuse Melissa’s mood - she’s on day 3 of strict Keto, and hasn’t had a carb in a few days…but she’ll manage! They start this week addressing the huge influx (ok, slight exaggeration) of male listeners that have come over! Tye begins this episode with some sports talk the he hopes will speak to both the ladies and the gentlemen listeners…In Tants & Rants this week, Melissa shares a story about a couple who entered quarantine together after only ONE DATE!! They then discuss the different type...
Jun 11, 2020•42 min
Melissa and Tye have a heavy heart this episode. Sometimes it’s hard to stay positive and light when the world around us seems dark. There is a lot going on in the real world right now, and a lot of change that needs to be made. However, this is an outlet that offers an escape, and that’s what they’ll do….!Melissa shares a story that happened to her today. It involves her youngest son, a water bottle, and a 2 hour car ride….And is anyone else noticing people starting to come out of hiding?? They...
Jun 04, 2020•37 min
This week starts with a recap of how Tye’s new ‘toy’ is doing. Does the new car fit on a trailer, or in the garage? And is it 4ft off the ground, or 2ft? And Melissa has a new BFF (totally in her mind), and debate whether Tye would be BFFs with Dax Shephard, or if he’d be an awkward stalker.And in Tants and Rants, they talk about finding a Copper Head snake in their yard, and how Melissa lied to social media about Tye being the one who killed it. And DCC Auditions are happening now, and Melissa ...
May 28, 2020•40 min
Melissa and Tye are BACK this week! And they are rejuvenated and refreshed, because…..they went OUT to dinner last week!! In Tants & Rants, they tell the tale of breathing outside air, and seeing humans in the wild again…And as a Mother’s Day present, Tye gave Melissa the gift of an empty house (except come to find out, she hated it…)In Reality Roundup, they give a few suggestions of what they are watching right now - but they really get in on this Hannah Brown drama. Everyone has seen the v...
May 21, 2020•41 min
Everyone needs a reminder about just how good people can be. On Wondery’s new series The Daily Smile, host Nikki Boyer brings you stories that will make you feel good each weekday morning. With interviews, inspiring clips, and chats with special guests and passionate friends, The Daily Smile takes you on a journey into goodness, gives you all the feels, and will leave you with a smile on your face. Listen to the full episode: wondery.fm/dailysmileLI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
May 18, 2020•6 min
Thank you to our amazing listeners for getting us to 1,000 5 star reviews! You guys are amazing, and we appreciate you all so much!!In Tants and Rants this week, Melissa and Tye give a quick update on their lake-cation they just took. It included lots of relaxation, and some pooping in the backyard. They also get into the divorce of Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler. Not so much he divorce, but the betrayal by her best friend (can you ever get over that…? Yea, we don’t think so either….). Also! D...
May 07, 2020•41 min
Pardon the constant interruptions in this episode. Between the kids, the dogs, and a food delivery, there’s a lot of extra commotion going on! In Tants and Rants this week, Tye gives an update on that pesky ankle injury (remember when he pulled the hurt-ankle gig when they were in Vegas, and Melissa left him in the hotel room….?), and it turns out Melissa might owe Tye a bit of an apology. And what a week for sports!! The NFL Draft….The Last Dance…all in one week!! It’s the most excited Tye has ...
Apr 30, 2020•39 min
Melissa and Tye talk about how their neighboring town is opening back up this weekend. Will it be good? Will it be bad? Verdict is out, but could this be the beginning of the new beginning?? And in Tants and Rants, they give an update on Beckett after the dog attack. And talk about his epic Drive-By Birthday Party (which is apparently a huge thing now!) Parenting Fails is back this week with a Quarantine Edition! Forgot to feed your kid today? Haven’t changed your clothes in days? Sit back, you’...
Apr 23, 2020•41 min
We’re taking the stage for Podapalooza on April 25th and 26th, a virtual podcast festival for the benefit of COVID-19 relief. Purchase tickets here: plza.orgAll proceeds of your purchase of a Podapalooza Pass go to Give Directly. Give Directly delivers cash payments of $1,000 to vulnerable households in areas affected by COVID-19.Learn more about Give Directly here: givedirectly.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2020•3 min
Melissa is back with her good friend Randi this week. The two girls talk about this social distancing life, and how Randi is killing the Quarantine Life. It’s always nice to hear how different families are handling this current situation, and it’s safe to say, Melissa and Randi are definitely handling it differently!And in a semi-dark Tants and Rants, Melissa talks about a traumatic even that just happened the other day between her 5 year old and the neighbor’s dog. The little boy is going to be...
Apr 16, 2020•41 min
In this podcast — whose profits go to charities helping those affected by Coronavirus — Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani are uniquely qualified to lead you through this forced quarantine situation. They are both writers who work from home. Emily was a therapist and currently is a chronically sick person (see: The Big Sick) who often has to quarantine herself, and Kumail is her main caretaker. Plus, we both just like being at home. Let us advise you on how to stay calm and avoid cabin fever. L...
Apr 13, 2020•9 min
Melissa and Tye give a quick Quarantine Update - homeschooling, backyard recess….extra PE classes….Then they talk a bit about the controversy with Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler being ‘stranded’ in the Bahamas during quarantine. What are your thoughts?And are you looking for help working out during this time?? Chris Hemsworth to the Rescue! Melissa and Tye also give some show and movie recommendations to help get you through this time!! Stay home and stay safe everyone!Enjoy!Episode Sponsors:S...
Apr 09, 2020•34 min
It’s easy to think celebrities live in a fairytale world: fame, fortune and access to all the best life has to offer. But what happens when we take a closer look? When we look past the titles, the stardom and the riches we’re suddenly left with stories that aren’t all that different from our own. From falling in love to impressing the in-laws to navigating married life, it seems that royal titles don’t make things any less complicated. Wondery’s new series Even the Rich pulls gives you a hilario...
Apr 03, 2020•9 min
Melissa starts by giving some of her biggest complaints about this whole Quarantine situation (who else wants discounted movies??) And then Tye shares a pretty scary experience he just had! Everyone be aware of this scam - it’s a GOOD one, and one that definitely would have gotten Melissa! And what are you doing in this quarantined state? Melissa is buying electric hedge trimmers and going to town on their yard….find out what happened when she clipped their TV cable outside in the process…Enjoy!...
Apr 02, 2020•40 min
Melissa gives a quick update on a family tragedy their household is going through. Thanks to everyone who has reached out and thought of us and our family during this time - we truly do appreciate it! Serious stuff aside in Tants & Rants, Melissa and Tye give a quarantine update now that homeschooling has officially started. Does anyone else feel like they’re living in Groundhog Day…?? And the listeners get involved in the You Said What segment. We get to hear all those times your spouse put...
Mar 26, 2020•51 min
Alright…so we’re all in the same boat right now: Quarantined at home….with our children…with no where to go……right?! So let’s just have some fun!!! This is a Game Time Only episode so we can all (at least for a little while) forget the crazy times we are in right now!!) Starting with Guess the Actor with the Accent, we then go to Guess the 90’s Sitcom, and then head over to Guess the 90’s Saturday Morning Cartoon! Enjoy the break from all the chaos in the world, and have some fun!!!!Episode Spon...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Melissa and Tye give a quick update on the ghost living in their house. Hint: Melissa has named her Helga, and they’ve become pretty good friends since then! And they get into the Coronavirus (but not for long - we see it everywhere!), but Melissa talks about how it is affecting her job….And Reality Roundup (20:17) is in this one!! They are FINALLY talking Love is Blind from Netflix, and gives some behind the scenes secrets from the show!! And of course they have to talk Bachelor finale!! They (...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 2 min
This is a Girl Talk Takeover episode!! Melissa’s good friend, Randi, is joining the fun (and taking Tye’s seat) as they indulge in some girl talk therapy! They discuss getting older, wiser, and (unfortunately) a little bigger…They get real about body image issues - especially as we all age - and have an open and honest conversation about all those things us ladies of a particular age are going through!Sorry Tye…we missed you…but this sure was fun!!Enjoy!Episode Sponsors:Hemp Fusion - Get 20% off...
Mar 05, 2020•54 min
In Tants and Rants this week, Melissa sounds like a looney toon discussing the potential of their new house being haunted. Tye doesn’t believe any of it, but Melissa does put up some good arguments….And let’s talk about the cost of ‘vacationing’ with the entire family, can we?? Melissa and Tye just want to take a quick getaway for Spring Break…and not have to pay $47k for it….And Reality Roundup is heated this week….well, just for Tye. He has some strong opinions about The Bachelor this past wee...
Feb 27, 2020•48 min
Melissa and Tye are exhausted from this weekend - hosting people, and lots of birthday parties for their daughter has them feeling a bit frazzled this week. So bear with them! (If your only take away this week is Jack in the Box's new Tiny Tacos...you're welcome!).Tants and Rants is filled with this week’s hottest topics: Ben Affleck’s divorce regret, the latest Bachelor breakup drama (how soon is too soon to just divorce?), and a Housewife Husband getting busted for posting fake pictures online...
Feb 20, 2020•42 min
This week Melissa is joined by Officer Brad Bauer of the Southlake Police Department. He's the one behind all those viral videos! He's also a self professed Bachelor fan(atic), so he seemed like the perfect guy to help break down what's happeing on The Bachelor!Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2020•52 min
Melissa and Tye are talking about Valentine’s stuff in this episode!! Well…after they talk about the Coronavirus, and the thought of being quarantined in a cruise ship cabin for two weeks (what could be worse?!). Their daughter received her first Valentine’s present from a little boy, and Tye is still recovering. And have you heard of the Cry Me a Cockroach event?! Oh it’s a real thing. If you have an ex that you despise, you’re going to want to hear about this! And Melissa finished all 11 1/2 h...
Feb 13, 2020•43 min
When host Nikki Boyer’s best friend Molly is diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, she decides to do something bold. She leaves an unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to feel alive. Over this six-part miniseries, Molly shares the details of her hilarious escapades in a story about friendship, death, and what you do with the time you have left. From Wondery, the creators of Dirty John and The Moment comes Dying For Sex. Listen now at wondery.fm/DFS24. Learn more about y...
Feb 12, 2020•8 min
Melissa is solo on this mission this week! She's covering all 80 hours (slight exaggeration, but felt like it, right?!) of The Bachelor, as well as the latest episode of Married at First Sight.Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 08, 2020•41 min
Melissa and Tye start this week sharing a listener’s Parenting Fail, because…well, we all like to feel like we’re not failing alone. And let’s talk about that Super Bowl Halftime show (and ARod’s super shiny face….!) JLo and Shakira have everyone talking - good or bad - and they both look like they’re 20. Melissa and Tye were knee deep in Tacos and Wings watching the halftime smoke show….What about you?And we’ve all seen the AWKWARD interview on TV between Nick and Vanessa Lachey with Hoda Kolb....
Feb 06, 2020•44 min
In Tants and Rants, Melissa and Tye give their thoughts on the heartbreaking tragedy that happened with Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and all the other families this past weekend. They also give an update to the Jade and Tanner drama they talked about a couple weeks ago. And Melissa had a rough start to the week: from someone putting gum in her banana bread, to getting pooped on by her toddler….Reality Roundup is back with Tye this week!! They get into the Peter/Victoria/Chase Rice drama on The Bac...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr
This episode is all about the third episode of The Bachelor. Are we in yet? Or not? Melissa can’t decide, so thankfully she’s joined by one of you!! Bachelor Superfan, Kristan Cornett (@kacorn90) joins Melissa to break down the episode, the genius way the producers made someone none of us knew into both the villain and the star in 30 minutes, and whether Peter has shown any sign of manliness yet. Have fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2020•44 min
Melissa and Tye are finally moving into the new house this week!!In Tants and Rants, Melissa shares a couple of embarrassing moments she had with her children this week: including one which involved her daughter asking her if she has a drinking problem…(seriously….). And Brad and Jen!! A reunion that everyone in the world wanted to see….except Melissa and Tye, who hate the idea of them ever getting back together! And have you seen Netflix’s documentary on Aaron Hernandez?! Whoa…all we can say!An...
Jan 23, 2020•39 min
Melissa is joined by the amazing Kate Casey, who has her own hit podcast called Reality Life with Kate Casey. They are getting into the second episode of The Bachelor - everything from Champagne-Gate to if the show even cares about us old ladies watching anymore.We had fun and hope you do too!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min
