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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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123: Christmas is For Crying with Melissa Nickerson

123: Christmas is For Crying with Melissa Nickerson

As 2020 draws to a close, Dustin and Melissa reflect on their family's most important Christmas tradition: Crying under the Christmas tree.    Overwhelmed, Dustin's debut comedy special, is available now to rent or own on Amazon and Gumroad. A GIANT thank you from our families to everyone who's already watched. It's fans like you who make all this possible. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
35:2129/12/2020
122: It's a COVID Christmas with Melissa Nickerson

122: It's a COVID Christmas with Melissa Nickerson

Dusty the Snowman and Melissa the Red Nosed Nickerson are in the Frontseat of Santa's sleigh to talk Christmas traditions including cured meats, opening gifts on Christmas Eve and last-minute Christmas list changes. Plus new listener emails!  Overwhelmed, Dustin's debut comedy special, is available now to rent or own on Amazon and Gumroad. A GIANT thank you from our families to everyone who's already watched. It's fans like you who make all this possible. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
52:4022/12/2020
121: From Pittsburgh to Hollywood with Christine Blackburn

121: From Pittsburgh to Hollywood with Christine Blackburn

Podcaster and performer, Christine Blackburn, joins Dustin in the Frontseat to chat about kids demanding sushi via text, surviving cancer, and the uselessness of school principals during quarantine.     Christine Blackburn is a producer, comic and the creator and host of the Story Worthy Podcast and Story Smash: The Storytelling Game Show, played weekly LIVE every Friday on Facebook and YouTube at 7pm PST. Come on over and Spin That Wheel! More info at www.christineblackburn.com.   Overwhelmed, Dustin's debut comedy special, is available now to rent or own on Amazon and Gumroad. A GIANT thank you from our families to everyone who's already watched. It's fans like you who make all this possible. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
56:2015/12/2020
120: Post-Thanksgiving/Special Release Breakdown with Melissa Nickerson

120: Post-Thanksgiving/Special Release Breakdown with Melissa Nickerson

First of all...a GIANT thank you from our families to everyone who's checked out Dustin's DEBUT comedy special, Overwhelmed, on Amazon or Gumroad. It's fans like you who make all this possible.  This week Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to talk about the relief (and terror) they feel now that the special is out, a dish-by-dish break down of their Thanksgiving dinner and what the new COVID restrictions in California mean for live comedy in the state. PLUS, listener emails! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
46:4308/12/2020
119: Releasing a Comedy Special During COVID with Sam Morril

119: Releasing a Comedy Special During COVID with Sam Morril

The one and only Sam Morril joins Dustin in the Frontseat to talk about the emotional rollercoaster of releasing a comedy special during a quarantine, who they'd prefer to catch COVID from, and being comfortable writing jokes your mom won't like.  Don't forget to check out Dustin's DEBUT comedy special, Overwhelmed, on Amazon or Gumroad. Sam's newest special, Up on the Roof, is available NOW on his YouTube page. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
43:4801/12/2020
118: Talking Turkey with Melissa Nickerson

118: Talking Turkey with Melissa Nickerson

Gobble gobble and pass the cranberries...Mel is back in the Frontseat with Dustin to talk all things Thanksgiving, including the superiority of dark meat, the hard truth that all kids (and most adults) hate the food and why Dustin wishes they would only ever celebrate it in Las Vegas.    Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
48:2524/11/2020
117: Homeschooling Before It Was Cool with Jen Fulwiler

117: Homeschooling Before It Was Cool with Jen Fulwiler

Dustin's back solo in the Frontseat with comedian, radio personality, author, podcaster and homeschooling mother of six, Jen Fulwiler, about having three kids in diapers at the same time, her late in life conversion to Catholicism and how homeschooling has helped her family stay connected even while she's out on the road. Check out her new special, The Naughty Corner, available now on AppleTV and Amazon Prime.  And don't forget about Dustin's debut special, Overwhelmed, which drops on Thanksgiving Day.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
54:5917/11/2020
116: How to Win Kids' Birthdays with Melissa Nickerson

116: How to Win Kids' Birthdays with Melissa Nickerson

Melissa and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to talk about Gloria losing a birthday party for climbing too many roofs, balloon animal making Batmen and Melissa hating goodie bags. Plus, listener emails! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
56:2810/11/2020
115: A Complete and Utter Distraction From the Election

115: A Complete and Utter Distraction From the Election

There's literally nothing going on today but if you STILL need a distraction, Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat sharing funny family stories about iconic laughs, inconvenient apple pie shopping, an original Christmas song that will truly melt you heart and much more!  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
47:3003/11/2020
114: No One Has Fun at a Pumpkin Patch with Melissa Nickerson

114: No One Has Fun at a Pumpkin Patch with Melissa Nickerson

Bales of Hay! Surly farm animals! Corn! Dustin and Melissa hop in the Frontseat to discuss the thrilling experience that is a family trip to the pumpkin patch from teenaged 'influencers' taking pictures in skimpy outfits to muddy disasters in the Pacific Northwest. Plus, a great listener email about keeping faith after leaving a church.    Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
59:5027/10/2020
113: Growing up in A Hoarder's Household with Mary Santora

113: Growing up in A Hoarder's Household with Mary Santora

A live guest? Producer Steven? What is this, 2019??? We're back to (mostly) normal this week as comedian and radio personality, Mary Santora, hops in the Frontseat to talk about growing up with a hoarder mom and a gambler dad, leaving pharmacy school to pursue comedy and coming to terms with her own addiction.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
01:04:4420/10/2020
112: Talking to Your Kids About Politics with Melissa Nickerson

112: Talking to Your Kids About Politics with Melissa Nickerson

Melissa and Dustin jump in the Frontseat to talk about the struggle of being a centrist, why the word 'sheeple' is so stupid and the importance of charisma in politics.   Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
48:5213/10/2020
111: Tips for Having a Spooktastic Halloween with Dustin Nickerson

111: Tips for Having a Spooktastic Halloween with Dustin Nickerson

Dustin and Mel are getting spooky in the Frontseat to talk costume fails, the struggle of your pre-teen wanting to be Harley Quinn and trying (but failing) to save money with a DIY costume. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
49:0406/10/2020
110: Nobody Wants to Go to Your Gender Reveal Party with Melissa Nickerson

110: Nobody Wants to Go to Your Gender Reveal Party with Melissa Nickerson

Dustin and Melissa are in the Frontseat to talk about Dustin's dislike for gender reveal parties, Melissa's dislike for toddler birthday parties and their mutual dislike for engagement parties. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
46:2629/09/2020
109: Taking the Stress Out of Mealtime with Melissa Nickerson

109: Taking the Stress Out of Mealtime with Melissa Nickerson

Melissa and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about noodle to sauce ratio, insulting mom's cooking, and why dinner is usually a kid's least favorite meal of the day. Plus, your listener emails about pets! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
49:2422/09/2020
108: Should We Buy Our Kids a Dog? with Melissa Nickerson

108: Should We Buy Our Kids a Dog? with Melissa Nickerson

It's raining cats and dogs over here as Dustin and Mel get in the Frontseat to discuss what pets match specific personality flaws, why a terrible cat is still 1,000% better than a terrible dog and prepping your kids for the eventual death of their beloved pets. Also, more listener emails! A great way to support our show is to support our sponsors: The Salvation Army Kroc Center is currently in the middle of their HEROS Scholarship drive. Head over to http://www.sd.kroccenter.org/ and click on the big red button to donate today!  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
51:5215/09/2020
107: Dealing with a Spouse Who Travels for Work with Melissa Nickerson

107: Dealing with a Spouse Who Travels for Work with Melissa Nickerson

Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to discuss the challenges of how much Dustin travels to work, from getting to the airport at the crack of dawn, to the stresses of missing your kids' games.  A great way to support our show is to support our sponsor, EveryPlate. Get 3 weeks of EveryPlate meals for only $2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code 'dontmakeme3'.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
51:3908/09/2020
106: Surviving At-Home Schooling with Melissa Nickerson

106: Surviving At-Home Schooling with Melissa Nickerson

Schools back in session, so you know that means...Zoom classes, Zoom parent teacher conferences and Zoom playdates! This week, Dustin and Mel talk about the challenges of at-home schooling and offer Mel's tips to making it a little less terrible. Plus, we read some listener emails.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
53:4001/09/2020
105: The Joys of Sleep Training Children with Melissa Nickerson

105: The Joys of Sleep Training Children with Melissa Nickerson

Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about the "Do's", the "Don'ts" and the "For the Love of God, Please Don'ts" of sleep training children. PLUS, some bonus potty training tips! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
48:2825/08/2020
104: Tips for the Perfect Anniversary with Melissa Nickerson

104: Tips for the Perfect Anniversary with Melissa Nickerson

Mel and Dustin just celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary are they're in the Frontseat to share their tips for the perfect anniversary, discuss why #beattheaverage is a dumb social media trend and anniversary experiences vs. anniversary gifts.  A GREAT way to support the pod is by supporting our sponsors: Gold Standard Prep uses top scoring tutors to design a personalized, online experience for their students and starts at just $40/hour. Sign up at www.goldstandardtestprep.com using promo code BACKSEAT and get 1 free hour of tutoring, no credit card required.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
48:4418/08/2020
Mondays with Mel: How to Survive a Family Road Trip

Mondays with Mel: How to Survive a Family Road Trip

Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to drop some tips to make a better road trip including: frequent stops, the beautiful efficiency of not letting your kids pick what they eat and the hotel pool being better than ANY national park.  A GREAT way to support the pod is by supporting our sponsors: Gold Standard Prep uses top scoring tutors to design a personalized, online experience for their students and starts at just $40/hour. Sign up at www.goldstandardtestprep.com using promo code BACKSEAT and get 1 free hour of tutoring, no credit card required.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
48:2310/08/2020
103: The Hugs I Didn't Get with Jackie Fabulous

103: The Hugs I Didn't Get with Jackie Fabulous

Comedian, podcaster, actress and LAWYER(!), Jackie Fabulous hops in the Frontseat to talk about walls of boots, hometown jokes that work a little too well and moving back home when nobody cares. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
52:2506/08/2020
Mondays with Mel: Dustin REALLY Loves Complaining

Mondays with Mel: Dustin REALLY Loves Complaining

You might be stuck at home but the Nickersons are on the road. This week, Mel and Dustin talk about packing for family trips, taking the roll away when sharing a room and the struggle of getting comics to show up early to almost anything before noon.  A great way to support our show is to support our sponsor, EveryPlate. Get 3 weeks of EveryPlate meals for only $2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code 'dontmakeme3'.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
45:2503/08/2020
102: Don't Have Dreams with Irene Tu

102: Don't Have Dreams with Irene Tu

Comedian, actor and writer, Irene Tu, hops in the Frontseat to talk about the benefits of reading your child's diary, parents who really shouldn't have stayed together for the kids and finding happiness in the things that make you unhappy.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.  
54:5530/07/2020
Mondays with Mel - There's So Much Puke in This Episode...

Mondays with Mel - There's So Much Puke in This Episode...

Welcome back Melgalomaniacs! Yes, that is our new official name for Mel fans so feel free to get it tattooed on your ankles, necks, children, etc. This week, Dustin and Mel talk the metric system, a surf camp that protected against COVID but not stingrays, and the getting taken advantage of by a veterinarian. Don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
53:0727/07/2020
101: 'We Ate a Deer and a Half in a Week' with Bob Smiley

101: 'We Ate a Deer and a Half in a Week' with Bob Smiley

Comedian and podcaster, Bob Smiley hops in the front seat to talk about faking it until you make it, feeding five boys through quarantine and never taking a career as a performer for granted.  Listen to Bob's hilarious podcast, here. Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.
01:06:2123/07/2020
Mondays with Mel: Schools Out FOR. EVER.

Mondays with Mel: Schools Out FOR. EVER.

Sure, your kids may never go back to school, but at least you have Mel and Dustin in your ears to talk about the simple blessing of missing your kids' team parties, trampolining their way into a neighbor's birthday party and read some listener emails.  Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.  
49:5020/07/2020
100: Motorcycles are dumb...Helmets are Good with Producer Steven

100: Motorcycles are dumb...Helmets are Good with Producer Steven

Who let the Producer Stevens out? Who!? Who!? Whowhowho?!? Steven and Dustin talk about motorcycles being the worst, getting kids to wear helmets and surgery after kids.  Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.  
47:1716/07/2020
Mondays with Mel: Even Good Kids are Annoying

Mondays with Mel: Even Good Kids are Annoying

Get ready for an episode that will Mel-t in your ears but not in your hands as Mel is back in the Frontseat to talk with Dustin about waterbeds, dealing with your first teenager, and what it means to really accept 'the new normal'.   Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice.  
52:5913/07/2020
99: Hoosier Daddy? with John Branyan

99: Hoosier Daddy? with John Branyan

Not to alarm anyone, but we've got a certified Hoosier in the Frontseat! Comedian John Branyan stops by to talk about being from Indiana, getting judged on social media and the state of the American education system.  Check out John's Dry Bar set here. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
01:15:4409/07/2020
Mondays with Mel: Grasshoppers are Friendly, Crickets are Cruel

Mondays with Mel: Grasshoppers are Friendly, Crickets are Cruel

Monday, Monday, go good to me...and so good to YOU because it means there's a new episode of Monday's with Mel! This week, Dustin and Mel chat about how they usually fight, talking to grandparents and having an epic trampoline water balloon fight. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
46:4606/07/2020
98: Talkin' Bout Orangutans with Producer Steven

98: Talkin' Bout Orangutans with Producer Steven

Producer Steven called shotgun, so he's in the Frontseat to talk about loving orangutans, hating pandas and being indifferent to squirrels.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
47:2702/07/2020
Mondays with Mel: The Great Mask Debate of 2020

Mondays with Mel: The Great Mask Debate of 2020

Dustin's back on the road and Mel's back in the front seat to talk about the inexplicable controversy over masks, the problem with living on the internet and stories from Dustin's shows in Tacoma.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
52:4029/06/2020
97: Leaving Las Vegas with Jordan Coburn

97: Leaving Las Vegas with Jordan Coburn

Comedian, writer and podcaster extraordinaire Jordan Coburn hops in the front seat to talk about growing up in Las Vegas, social media hot takes, and the gross reality of being a woman in comedy. Subscribe to Jordan's new podcast I Disagree!  Special thanks to our sponsor EveryPlate: The Best Value Meal Kit. Head over to www.everyplate.com and use promo code ‘DONTMAKEME3’ to get your first three meals delivered for only $2.99 a meal!  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
01:17:5625/06/2020
Mondays with Mel: Blue Frasier is Great!

Mondays with Mel: Blue Frasier is Great!

Solomon Grundy was born on a Monday JUST so he could catch the newest Mondays with Mel where they talk the X-Men films being deeper than you remember, how to deal with your kid being a terrible loser and an eventful trip to the mall.   Thanks to everyone who tuned into Dustin's last Zoom show. The Backseaters are the best podcast fans around and I'll physically fight anyone who says different! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
55:2922/06/2020
96: Stream-a-Cop with Jonnie W.

96: Stream-a-Cop with Jonnie W.

Comedian and musician Jonnie W. hops back in the front seat to talk about (finally) bringing down confederate monuments, using your platform to raise other's voices and states reopening.  Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
58:0518/06/2020
Mondays with Mel...AND Brian Simpson: The Last Racist

Mondays with Mel...AND Brian Simpson: The Last Racist

The incredibly funny and insightful Brian Simpson (@bscomedian) hops in the front seat to talk about growing up in the foster system, how there's no 'cure all' for racism and what victory for the Black Lives Matter cause might look like.  Check out Brian's TV debut here. Visit takecareof.com to take their online quiz and use promo code 'dontmakeme50' for 50% off your first order of hassle-free vitamins and supplements delivered to you. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
01:20:0415/06/2020
95: When Trolls Attack with Jason Earls

95: When Trolls Attack with Jason Earls

Comedian Jason Earls jumps in the Frontseat to talk about handling trolls, how we listen to each other and the reality of talking to black children about police interactions. Watch Jason's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NCKwMQnr7w Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
01:10:3811/06/2020
Mondays With Mel: Give Me a Starlord

Mondays With Mel: Give Me a Starlord

It's Mel o'Clock on June Melth and we've got another great episode for you with, you guessed it: Mel! Join us for a discussion about Dustin going back to work, fridge repairs gone wrong and Dustin asking for a 'Starlord'...but getting an 'Andy'.  Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
54:3108/06/2020
94: Steven and Dustin Solve Everything*

94: Steven and Dustin Solve Everything*

 *SPOILER ALERT: We solve nothing! BUT, we have a conversation about deciphering what's real on social media, needing nuance in our discourse and the importance of getting involved in local politics...as long as you agree with Steven. We recommend listening through the episode alone before letting children listen along.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
01:00:3004/06/2020
Mondays with Mel: An Update from La Mesa

Mondays with Mel: An Update from La Mesa

We know right now there is a lot of uncertainty and we sincerely hope that all of our Backseaters are safe. Today, Mel and Dustin discuss the experiences on the ground in La Mesa, which was the site of a lot of protests over the weekend.  Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
33:0401/06/2020
93: Talking Your Kids Through Current Events with Mike Goodwin

93: Talking Your Kids Through Current Events with Mike Goodwin

Comedian and hopeful future First Gentleman of South Carolina, Mike Goodwin (@BowtieComedy), jumps in the front seat for an honest and serious but still very hilarious conversation about how we talk about race relations between ourselves as adults and how we can have those discussions with our children. We recommend listening through the episode alone before letting children listen along.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
01:12:5128/05/2020
Mondays With Mel: Happy MELmorial Day

Mondays With Mel: Happy MELmorial Day

We hope you're having a GREAT Memorial Day weekend and want to send love to all the military families out there. This week, Mel and Dustin discuss exploring new cities to move to, SPICY mom Facebook groups and answer some listener emails! Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
41:3725/05/2020
92: Getting Swole to Billy Joel with Andrew Stanley

92: Getting Swole to Billy Joel with Andrew Stanley

Andrew Stanley is b-b-b-b-back baby! He hops in the Frontseat to talk with Dustin about manipulative auctioneers, going to a quarantine wedding and getting swole with your mom to the upbeat sounds of Billy Joel.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
01:00:2521/05/2020
Mondays with Mel: RIP Souplantation

Mondays with Mel: RIP Souplantation

Give it up for reigning Dustin Nickerson Comedy, Inc. Employee of the Month, Melissa Nickerson! She's back in the Frontseat with Dustin to talk about the challenges of donating during quarantine, why Dustin's dad shouldn't go on intense walks and some less than fond memories of the now deceased Souplantation.  Thanks to all of you who tuned-in to Dustin's charity Zoom show! It means the world to us at the podcast and will make a difference in the lives of some local comedy venue employees.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
51:3618/05/2020
91: Open Mics are Worse Than Corona with Jenny Jennings and Caleb Synan

91: Open Mics are Worse Than Corona with Jenny Jennings and Caleb Synan

Buckle up, because this week we've got a COUPLE EPISODE!!! NEW Frontseater, Caleb Synan, and RETURN Frontseater, Jenny Jennings, stop by to talk about whether it's possible to bomb on a Zoom show, your side hustle becoming your only hustle and the simple pleasures of a free draught beer after a terrible bar show.  Dustin is putting on an all-ages Zoom show on May 17th to help support local comedy venue employees affected by the outbreak. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased HERE! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
59:4414/05/2020
Mondays with Mel: Happy MELther's Day

Mondays with Mel: Happy MELther's Day

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the Backseater moms out there! Mel and Dustin run down their Mother's Day itinerary, break down the difference about bad vs. loud kids and answer some listener emails...including one about wasp spray(?). Keep being great moms out there! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
55:3111/05/2020
90: Hogging the Dolphin with Vicki Barbolak

90: Hogging the Dolphin with Vicki Barbolak

America's Got Talent finalist and San Diego comedy legend, Vicki Barbolak, is back in the Frontseat to talk about the future of performing in front of mostly empty clubs, why comics really don't like to watch other comedians and grocery store shenanigans (and klananigans).  Dustin is putting on an all-ages Zoom show on May 17th to help support local comedy venue employees affected by the outbreak. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased HERE! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
56:3907/05/2020
Mondays with Mel...and Jesse: That's the Spirit

Mondays with Mel...and Jesse: That's the Spirit

Garfield hates Mondays, but only because cats don't have the opposable thumbs required to download Mondays with Mel. This week, special guest Jesse Egan stops by to talk terrible New Years Eve shows, house cats on the hunt and the anxiety you feel when the person you go to for advice doesn't have an answer.  You can enjoy Jesse's special 'That's the Spirit' FOR FREE on the Dry Bar Comedy App or at DryBarComedy.com for only $1!!!  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
01:00:5404/05/2020
89: Our Kids Don't Like Our Jokes with KevOnStage

89: Our Kids Don't Like Our Jokes with KevOnStage

You probably need to brush your teeth BUT FIRST listen to this fantastic episode with the one and only KevOnStage! Kev's back in the Frontseat with Dustin to talk being called old on TikTok, running bits by family and how getting back into comedy shape after the quarantine.  Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email [email protected] for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows
01:00:0230/04/2020