Manic Joy - podcast cover

Manic Joy

Dave and Reese Charestwww.manicjoy.com
A podcast about life, love, and uncertainty by Dave and Reese Charest.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Ep. 98: TRIGGER WARNING for Poops

Dave and Reese return from their summer hiatus with a whirlwind of updates. They discuss their favorite soup recipe, navigate through cat moods, and recount an epic public showdown. From poop talk to colonoscopy capers, no topic is off-limits. Uncover tales of cornhole dominance, family reunions, and a Peep-related quest that fell flat. Join us for an episode full of laughter, surprises, and a sprinkle of shittiness....

Sep 02, 202450 minEp. 98

Ep. 97: Old and Tired!

Dave and Reese stay awake long enough to record an episode. They also answer the following Hyperthecticals: The Tumor Joe Six-Pack The Courier Perhaps it's better than nothing?

Jul 21, 202436 minEp. 97

Ep. 96: The Boss

In this episode, Reese comes in hot with a reaction to the Alec Baldwin case. Dave chastises Reese for not taking her civil duty seriously. And there's a new update on the home repairs. BTW, what's up with all the damn flies! Dave expresses anger over processed foods. And then...some Hypertheticals. The Underground Dream House... And... You're the Boss. Enjoy!...

Jul 13, 202449 minEp. 96

Ep. 95: The AI Takeover

Dave and Reese wanted to talk about one thing, but somehow AI took over. And so enjoy this discussion about the future. And something about nostalgia and AI that Reese is struggling with. Enjoy!

Jun 30, 202455 minEp. 95

Ep. 94: Duuuunnnn duun

Dave and Reese spend a bit of time in the backyard. After a return from a weekend away to spend an evening with Richard Dreyfuss. Listen to their adventures in Portsmouth, NH.

May 27, 202446 minEp. 94

Ep. 93: Knock, Knock. Ghost?!

Dave and Reese aren’t saying there’s a ghost in the house. But it’s looking like there might be a ghost in the house. Also, Reese admits to crushing on Russell Crowe. Join us for this spine-tingling episode.

May 19, 202449 minEp. 93

Ep. 92: Getting Caught Up

Dave and Reese are about to transition into outdoor activities. More progress has been made on the yard. Reese finished her semester. And Dave returns from Washington, DC. Rage Cage. Food conundrums. Customer service. AI. And the Roast of Tom Brady is on the way. It’s also established that Reese doesn’t give a F*!K about words. Lots to get you caught up on. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....

May 05, 202434 minEp. 92

Ep. 91: Don't Get Juiced!

Believe it or not, Dave and Reese refuse to finish a cocktail. Wut? Don’t worry, they made another one. But what drink would they pass on? Also, Reese wants to have a conversation about Dave’s farts. Bet you can guess how that goes. It…stinks. BTW, how is Epicurious, not a sex app? Sounds like it should be. And a doodle questions their marriage timeline on the eve of their 20th anniversary. Oh, yeah. We also talk about OJ. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sub...

Apr 30, 202443 minEp. 91

Ep. 90: Navigating the Uncertainty of Your Twenties

Dave and Reese revisit their twenties as they prepare for the girls to turn twenty later in the year. Inspired by an episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant , the couple explores approaches to navigating the challenges faced by people in their twenties across past and future generations. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....

Apr 20, 202449 minEp. 90

Ep. 89: Happy Partners

Dave and Reese take a moment to reflect on the state of their relationship. As they approach their 20th wedding anniversary, they're determined to set the stage for the next 20 years. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Apr 13, 202445 minEp. 89

Ep. 88: The Roast of Reese

It happened. Everyone survived. Phew. Dave and Reese recount their adventures as Reese celebrated her 50th birthday with a bang. Also, watch her "Happy Birthday, Reese" video . Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Apr 01, 202451 minEp. 88

Ep. 87: Butter Cakes

Dave and Reese are back. They answers questions regarding early, mid, and later life. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Mar 23, 202453 minEp. 87

Ep. 86: The Vagina Monologue

Dave and Reese celebrate their favorite women on International Women's Day. But be prepared. Reese's vagina is angry. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Mar 09, 202448 minEp. 86

Ep. 85: Don't I Know You?

Dave and Reese share stories of celebrity run-ins. Most of them were good. One was not. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Mar 03, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 85

Ep. 84: All That Jazz

Join Dave and Reese as they take you through a rundown of the ongoing renovations at their house. A recent movie night provides a much-needed break from the chaos. Then, the duo dives deeper, revealing what instantly boosts their moods, new skills they're eager to learn, questions they wish would disappear, and common misconceptions about them. It's an episode packed with laughter, insights, and a candid peek into the lives of Dave and Reese.

Feb 24, 202447 minEp. 84

Ep. 83: Simple Dave

Join Dave and Reese as they share the latest on the home repairs after the burst pipe. They also delve deeper into random questions that provoke stories such as... The big black woman with the cocaine face The "I wish you'd shut up" lady Dancing with the thumb And they also recount Dave's surprise birthday party. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....

Feb 19, 202440 minEp. 83

Ep 82: Little Red Buckets

This is the story of the little red buckets. Join Dave and Reese as they recount an emergency situation that they didn't need to happen. But they're glad it happened when it did happen. Otherwise, things would've been much worse.

Feb 03, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 82

Ep. 81: Gentle Parenting?

Dave and Reese discuss an article in New York magazine, The Rise of the Accidentally Permissive Parent . Join us for a look at "gentle parenting" and the impact it may have on society moving forward. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....

Jan 15, 202456 minEp. 81

Ep. 80: Year in Review - 2023

Dave and Reese go back in time to reflect on their favorite moments from 2023. Wanna play along? Answer the question: "If I review this past year, what was the best thing that happened each month?" Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Jan 07, 202449 minEp. 80

Ep. 79: 10 Things I Hate About...Drivers

Dave and Reese introduce a new show type. It's like a *itch fest meets Scattegories. The first topic? Drivers. Ugh. Play along and gather your list of things you hate that other drivers do. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Dec 24, 202344 minEp. 79

Ep. 78: Gen Z and Anxiety in the Workplace

Dave and Reese read an article. Now you can hear them discuss it. You can read it too: Gen Z is bringing a whole new vibe to the workplace: anxiety . Is Gen Z really to blame? Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....

Dec 17, 202357 minEp. 78

Ep. 77: Do you mind?

Early morning trips to the grocery store, Stallone movies, Paper Plane cocktails, and then Dave and Reese get into M&M’s, no, not the candies, silly. Mindfulness and Meditation. But now, who wants chocolate? Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Dec 11, 202352 minEp. 77

Ep. 76: The Lost Episode [SPOILERS?]

Dave and Reese have finished their binge of Lost. Now they want off the island. But they'll have to escape the martini monster first. Will they survive? Tune in to find out. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Dec 04, 202346 minEp. 76

Ep. 75: More Random Questions

Dave and Reese delve into the question deck after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. How do you make friends as an adult? What's your favorite concert? What's the greatest rock song of all time? Plus, there's more. Join us to play along! Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....

Nov 29, 202341 minEp. 75

Ep. 74: Now That's Ridiculous!

Dave and Reese ridiculous!? That may be an understatement. Join our duo as they share what they deem some of their most ridiculous moments over their 20 years together. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Nov 19, 202343 minEp. 74

Ep. 73: We're Back...and Better Than Never!

Dave and Reese have some catching up to do. Houston, Halloween, recovering from the flu, and what they're most looking forward to as the year ends. Can you believe it's almost over? Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠ .

Nov 12, 202333 minEp. 73

Ep. 72: SPOILERS - U2 at Sphere

Dave and Reese went back to Vegas! This time for U2 at Sphere! Dave, Reese, and the girls caught the October 14th show. Check out this episode for details on their adventures in Vegas and their experience at U2 at Sphere! Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠ .

Oct 22, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 72

Ep. 71: Questions for Humans

Dave and Reese prepare for the longest week ever as they await their journey to Sphere. For this episode, it's all about random questions. Some get deep. Some do not. Good, clean, fun all around. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠ .

Oct 09, 202357 minEp. 71

Ep. 70: Conspiracy Theory

Reese shares here favorite conspiracy theories. Dave listens. And now you can listen too! Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠ .

Oct 04, 202356 minEp. 70

Ep. 69: The Truth is Out There

Mulder and Scully, reporting for duty. Dave and Reese go deep on alien beings and UAPs. Do aliens exist? You make the call. For your consideration: Pentagon releases 'UFO' videos taken by U.S. Navy Pentagon shares newly declassified UFO videos Mexican doctors conclude tests on alleged 'non-human' alien corpses Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠ ....

Sep 23, 202357 minEp. 69
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android