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Dustin Nickerson
Family, relationships, and comedy are the things that tie us all together. Hosts Dustin and Melissa Nickerson bring us in to have a laugh about it all. Each week they dive into the funny realities of parenting, marriage, childhood, siblings, and so much more. It's funny, and a little a bit serious. The best way to handle family.
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228: It's a Mediterranean Thanksgiving!

228: It's a Mediterranean Thanksgiving!

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/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
48:2530/11/2022
227: Turkeys Are Just Peacocks You Can Eat...

227: Turkeys Are Just Peacocks You Can Eat...

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 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
51:4923/11/2022
226: A Total Eclipse of the Fart

226: A Total Eclipse of the Fart

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 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 content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
46:5216/11/2022
225: The Great Pajama Controversy of 2022

225: The Great Pajama Controversy of 2022

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 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 content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
44:2209/11/2022
224: "Hi, I'm Melissa...Can I Tell You About How We Lost a House in 2008?"

224: "Hi, I'm Melissa...Can I Tell You About How We Lost a House in 2008?"

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 content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
47:4802/11/2022
223: Claudia B. is NOT a Fan...

223: Claudia B. is NOT a Fan...

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/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
52:4426/10/2022
222: Leading By (Bad) Example

222: Leading By (Bad) Example

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. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
48:0319/10/2022
221: The Six Million Dollar Comedian

221: The Six Million Dollar Comedian

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. Click here find out more about the great work being done at Hope Heals Camp. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
42:5312/10/2022
220: It's Fajita Flemsday!

220: It's Fajita Flemsday!

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 cup. Click here find out more about the great work being done at Hope Heals Camp. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
39:5005/10/2022
219: The Parts Have to Be Covered!

219: The Parts Have to Be Covered!

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 out more about the great work being done at Hope Heals Camp. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
47:5528/09/2022
218: The AirPod Controversy Continues!

218: The AirPod Controversy Continues!

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 here find out more about the great work being done at Hope Heals Camp. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
42:3421/09/2022
217: Don't Bother Mom When She Has Her AirJuuls In...

217: Don't Bother Mom When She Has Her AirJuuls In...

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-spill snack cup. Click here find out more about the great work being done at Hope Heals Camp. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
49:1714/09/2022
216: Mel's Romper Reunion

216: Mel's Romper Reunion

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-spill snack cup. Click here find out more about the great work being done at Hope Heals Camp. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
43:0007/09/2022
215: Brewery is the New Pizza Place

215: Brewery is the New Pizza Place

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-spill snack cup. Click here find out more about the great work being done at Hope Heals Camp. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
51:1031/08/2022
214: Dustin Has Neanderthal Teeth

214: Dustin Has Neanderthal Teeth

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. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
47:0824/08/2022
213: Friends Don't Let Friends Let Their Kids Become Comedians

213: Friends Don't Let Friends Let Their Kids Become Comedians

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to dive into the ins and outs of how (and when) comedians are booked at clubs, stories from a road trip with Joel, and why you should 100% be upset if your kid wants to become a comedian...but they 100% can't be. PLUS, a Bingo Dingo of DC League of Super-Pets! 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. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
50:3817/08/2022
212: The Baby Is Two, Days Old. Is It Time to Schedule the Vesectomy?

212: The Baby Is Two, Days Old. Is It Time to Schedule the Vesectomy?

This epsiode is 100% Levar Burton approved because we're running the audio version of Chapter 9 of Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)! 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. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
36:1010/08/2022
211: You're All A Bunch of Lollygaggers!

211: You're All A Bunch of Lollygaggers!

It's back to school time in the Nickerson household, and Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to celebrate the first day of school (aka the best day in every parent's life), why youth sports might not always be worth the hassle, and recapping the final leg of the epic cross-country Nickerson family trip. 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. 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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
41:5503/08/2022
210: "It's Like My Good Friend, Jeff Foxworthy, Always Says..."

210: "It's Like My Good Friend, Jeff Foxworthy, Always Says..."

The Nickersons are back in the Frontseat and Mel is literally about to LOSE IT if she has to stay in this car for one more minute! That's right, we're talking road trips today with part one of the story about their epic 15-day family vacation, including a debate about whether or not Joel was the problem with road trips in the past, the reality that Mel will be the problem with road trips from now on, and why San Francisco really shouldn't bother you. Plus...Backseater emails!!! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)  today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
44:3427/07/2022
209: Who Gets Motion Sick at the Chicago Bean?

209: Who Gets Motion Sick at the Chicago Bean?

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to talk about the wildest weekend of his comedy life on Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Festival Tour, a 12-day Nickerson Family trip, and the catastrophe around getting their floors replaced.  Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)  today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
48:5220/07/2022
208: We Lost Charlene to HGTV...

208: We Lost Charlene to HGTV...

The cruise control is off and our favorite Nickersons are back in the Frontseat for a new episode where we can learn about Mel's kettle corn and gambling addictions, hear Dustin's dopamine levels crash in real time, and go through a (probably?) record breaking THREE Bingo Dingo Review's in one episode! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)  today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
49:0113/07/2022
207: Why You Should Travel With Your Young Kids (Replay)

207: Why You Should Travel With Your Young Kids (Replay)

Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to discuss an article (ok...it's maybe more of a listicle) about the benefits of traveling with young kids. Topics include getting too old for back flips, how long is an appropriate amount of time to spend looking at the Washington Monument, and why you have to save New York as the last stop on your east coast trip (no offense, Philly). Plus, Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)  today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
56:1406/07/2022
206: What Are we Doing for the Fourth? (Replay)

206: What Are we Doing for the Fourth? (Replay)

Don't look now, but we're back in the Frontseat of Doc Brown's Delorean for a trip to the bygone era of last July for a replay of an episode about horseshoe tournaments with Tater, Pancho and Bushrod, why air shows are really for adults, and the proud Nickerson Family tradition of crashing other families' parties. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)  today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
46:5929/06/2022
205: Do We Really NEED Fireworks (Replay)

205: Do We Really NEED Fireworks (Replay)

We're hopping in the Frontseat of Doc Brown's Delorean so he can take us back in time to a 2021 episode about the awkwardness of seeing a neighbor out in the real world, why summer is anything but a 'break' for parents and how to solve the problem that is fireworks. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)  today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
43:3322/06/2022
204: "I Noticed That Tooth Has Been on The Move..."

204: "I Noticed That Tooth Has Been on The Move..."

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to dicuss the highest pressure COVID test of Dustin's entire life, what it's like to perform standup on late night, and answer your book related questions. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)  today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
48:3115/06/2022
203: If You Like Fight Club, You'll Love Marriage

203: If You Like Fight Club, You'll Love Marriage

Move over Mark Twain, there's a new author in town and his name is Dustin Nickerson. This week, we a special treat for all of you  the audiobook  version of Chapter 1 of 'How to be Married (to Melissa)'. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)  today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
24:2708/06/2022
202: Highway to the Nostalgia Zone

202: Highway to the Nostalgia Zone

We feel the need. The need for speed...and Bingo Dingos. You can be Mel and Dustin's wingman as they jump back in the Frontseat to talk about the new sequel to the very old Top Gun, the new tour for the even older New Kids on the Block, and sure-fire strategies to avoid PPPFs (Parent Pool Party Fouls).  Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Better yet...want to be a part of the launch team and get a copy of the book for FREE? Visit DustinNickerson.com for details!   Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
45:0701/06/2022
201: Spoiler Alert: Mel Likes the Stress

201: Spoiler Alert: Mel Likes the Stress

Mel and Dustin stop fighting for just long enough to hop in the Frontseat to discuss the worst hotel concierge in history, why Mel secretly enjoys living a stressful life, and why it's hard for parents to enjoy their kids' summer "break". Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Better yet...want to be a part of the launch team and get a copy of the book for FREE? Visit DustinNickerson.com for details!   Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
42:1625/05/2022
200: 200th Episode Podstravaganza

200: 200th Episode Podstravaganza

Happy 200th Episode, Backseaters! Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to talk about how we've managed to make it to 200 episodes, hot takes about Austin and the horrors of raising a teenager. Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Better yet...want to be a part of the launch team and get a copy of the book for FREE? Visit DustinNickerson.com for details!   Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
43:1818/05/2022
199: Hollywood Nights

199: Hollywood Nights

Dustin and Mel are back from LaLa Land and in the Frontseat to recap a magical weekend out in the Hollywood Hills, the two modes of teenage boys, and a Bingo Dingo Review of the new Doctor Strange movie. Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today! Better yet...want to be a part of the launch team and get a copy of the book for FREE? Visit DustinNickerson.com for details!   Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
41:3811/05/2022
198: Lice Lice Baby

198: Lice Lice Baby

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat with their itchiest episode yet as they discuss passport renewal mishaps, lice treatments, and an 80's themed spin class with incredible production value.  Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today!   Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.   Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
39:5504/05/2022
197: The  Adventures of Country Mouse and The Flannel Falcon

197: The Adventures of Country Mouse and The Flannel Falcon

Your favorite Nickersons are back in the Frontseat for a conversation about Mel tagging along with Dustin on a whirlwind weekend of road gigs including why you should never delay the deuce on the road, what makes the Ryman Theatre so special, and a breakdown of the cousin relationship dynamic.   Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.   Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
41:2327/04/2022
196: Mel Botched the Brunch

196: Mel Botched the Brunch

Mel and Dustin are out of the brunch line and back in the Frontseat to discuss a nearly disasterous brunch outing, the kids total disinterest at a Padres game and how it only took 20 years of being together for them to perfect their professional dynamic. Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today!   Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.   Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
41:1420/04/2022
195: This Church Smells Like Gym Mats...

195: This Church Smells Like Gym Mats...

Dustin and Mel hop back in the Fronseat to discuss the majesty of high school gym-based church services, the pain of your kids always wanting to bring a friend, and the fine line between a lesson and a lecture.   Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today!   Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.   Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
46:2013/04/2022
194: How to Enjoy a Trip WITHOUT the Kids

194: How to Enjoy a Trip WITHOUT the Kids

Preorder Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) on Amazon today!   Dustin and Mel heart NYC and you'll heart this episode as they break down their kids free trip to the Big Apple, coaching their daughter through a minor emergency via zoom and a fight about when to take a couples photo. PLUS...a Bingo Dingo of Hugh Jackman's Broadway revival of The Music Man.  Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.   Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
49:5506/04/2022
193: Don't Make Me Watch the Oscars

193: Don't Make Me Watch the Oscars

And the winner is...YOU, because Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about bored teens, the completely uneventful Oscars and the dire consequences of a cookie store choosing to close early. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
43:0930/03/2022
192: Dustin and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Internet Comment

192: Dustin and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Internet Comment

Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about an internet comment so bad it belongs in the Troll Hall of Fame, why even a GREAT aquarium probably tops out as a 4/5 Bingo Dingos, and a trip to SeaWorld with a (painful) surprise ending. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
37:2423/03/2022
191: Pretty Witty Hike Fight

191: Pretty Witty Hike Fight

"And the Academy Award for 'Best Title in a Funny Podcast About Family' goes to..." Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to break down a wild weekend of travel, wannabe College Towns, and a fight so important it had to happen in the middle of an hour long hike. PLUS! Bing Dingos for Turning Red and The Batman. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
41:4116/03/2022
190: Do That on Your Own Time!

190: Do That on Your Own Time!

Dustin and Mel are back in that Frontseat to talk about missing the drama in social media comments, teenage boy skin care routines, and Dustin's love for Panera mac and cheese. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
31:2809/03/2022
189: With Apologies to Lancaster...

189: With Apologies to Lancaster...

We're (unfortunately) cruising up CA-14 with Mel and Dustin in the Frontseat to discuss people dressing for their vacations at the airport, Dustin's fair and balanced opinion of Lancaster, CA, and an article listing things that are difficult to do when you have ADHD. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
40:3102/03/2022
183: Deep Down, Every Fight Is About Sleep

183: Deep Down, Every Fight Is About Sleep

Don't hit that snooze button, because Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to discuss how every couple's fight usually revolves around who has to wake the kids, and question why families play games if they just end up fighting about them. PLUS...Some incredibly well researched Bing Dingo Reviews of Worlde, The Book of Boba Fett, and Encanto.  Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
46:2323/02/2022
182: Don't Make Me Cry During a Super Bowl Commercial

182: Don't Make Me Cry During a Super Bowl Commercial

Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about Dustin's video going viral (and then quickly removed) form TikTok, why Wednesday is a good day for comedy, and why the Midwest has the best comedy audiences. PLUS a Bingo Dingo Review of the Super Bowl! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
40:5916/02/2022
181: Mel Hates Valentine's Day!

181: Mel Hates Valentine's Day!

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 [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
44:2609/02/2022
180: I Bet It's Stress Related

180: I Bet It's Stress Related

Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to reminisce about snow days, get to the bottom of what causes ringworm (Hint: It's not stress), and breakdown a news story about a very commercial scream therapy event. Plus, listner emails and a piping fresh Bingo Dingo Review of The Dallas Zoo. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
53:0502/02/2022
179: I Give Van Gogh Five Bingo Dingos!

179: I Give Van Gogh Five Bingo Dingos!

Don't look now it's a...DUSTIN article episode??? Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to (sortof) discuss an artilcle about correcting your significant other that gets DEEP, plus 'The Bingo Dingo Family Friendly Film Review Corner' is back with reviews of the movies Spider-Man: No Way Home and Venom: Let There be Carnage, and the art exhibit Imersive van Gogh.  Read the article here.  Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
51:2926/01/2022
178: The Swimming Pool...is HAUNTED!

178: The Swimming Pool...is HAUNTED!

Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to discuss a plumber who's getting a little too familiar, how all theaters (and the hidden swimming pools IN those theaters) are all haunted, and why kids, apparently, feel comfortable telling dirty jokes in front of Mel. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
33:5619/01/2022
177: The COVID Chronicals 11: Omicron Rising

177: The COVID Chronicals 11: Omicron Rising

Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat with an episode that we're POSITIVE you'll love as they discuss a family bout with COVID, the difficulty in deciphering CDC guidelines, and why Dustin desperately needs to get back on the road. This episode has it all...bonus Holiday Horror Stories, fresh new catchphrases, and the inaugural edition of 'The Bingo Dingo Family Friendly Film Review Corner'! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Bark Technologies is a parental control phone monitoring app that helps keep kids safe online. Follow this link to get a free 7 day trial and 15% off the lifetime of your subscription or use code DONTMAKEME.  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. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.
44:4612/01/2022
176: Don't Make Me Call My Friends!

176: Don't Make Me Call My Friends!

One is the loneliest number, but Mel and Dustin are TOGETHER in the Frontseat to discuss a blog article on adult loneliness, the difficulty of making friends as an adult, and how friendship is so different from when we were kids. PLUS...bonus Holiday Horror Stories! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Bark Technologies is a parental control phone monitoring app that helps keep kids safe online. Follow this link to get a free 7 day trial and 15% off the lifetime of your subscription or use code DONTMAKEME.  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. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  
45:3505/01/2022
175: Classic Episode Rerun: Growing up with Immigrant Parents with Chinedu Unaka and Zoltan Kaszas

175: Classic Episode Rerun: Growing up with Immigrant Parents with Chinedu Unaka and Zoltan Kaszas

We're on autopilot in the Frontseat while Mel and Dustin take a much deserved break and our rerunning our SECOND EVER episode that originally released September 4, 2018. Listen as Dustin sits down with comedians Chinedu Unaka and Zoltan Kaszas to learn about their experience growing up with immigrant parents, what it's like having to delay Spanish homework so your dad could teach you Igbo, and why Zoltan's mom isn't impressed with conspiracy theories. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to [email protected] and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice. Bark Technologies is a parental control phone monitoring app that helps keep kids safe online. Follow this link to get a free 7 day trial and 15% off the lifetime of your subscription or use code DONTMAKEME.  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. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  
55:5528/12/2021
174: Holiday Horror Stories 3 - Why Do People Still Buy Real Christmas Trees?

174: Holiday Horror Stories 3 - Why Do People Still Buy Real Christmas Trees?

It's officially Christmas week and the Holiday Horror Stories are still coming strong. Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to read listener stories about car seats covered in puke, presents covered in aphids and hospital sandwiches decidedly NOT covered in mayo. Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message with your family holiday horror stories to [email protected]. Bark Technologies is a parental control phone monitoring app that helps keep kids safe online. Follow this link to get a free 7 day trial and 15% off the lifetime of your subscription or use code DONTMAKEME.  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. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  
47:5221/12/2021