Baker and YouTube star, Irene Walton, stops by to talk about losing her dad as a teenager and how her cooking show, Dead Dad's Kitchen, helps her cope. Check out Irene's YouTube page here: http://bit.ly/IreneWalton Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 to leave us a message. Use promo code DONTMAKEME at www.munchiemug.com for 25% off your order. Check out Dustin's calendar for a chance to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows

Producer Steven is taking time to enjoy his new baby, so we're rerunning our first episode with San Diego comedy legend and America's Got Talent finalist, Vicki Barbolak. It's one of the best interviews we've done and possibly the best that anyone has EVER done. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 to leave us a message. Use promo code DONTMAKEME at www.munchiemug.com for 25% off your order. Check out Dustin's calendar for a chance to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows

Our Summer Series wraps up (I know, it's been an emotional ride) as 'Best Wife of the Podcast', Melissa Nickerson, joins us to discuss the Nickerson Family summer road trip. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 to leave us a message. Use promo code DONTMAKEME at www.munchiemug.com for 25% off your order. Check out Dustin's calendar for a chance to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows

Our Summer Series keeps rolling as comedian, filmmaker and best-ish friend of the pod, Aaron Chewning, joins Dustin to run down the '25 Greatest Summer Blockbusters of All Time' and also try to explain how he's never seen Ghostbusters. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 and share your best 2019 summer vacation stories. Check out Dustin's calendar for a chance to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Use promo code DONTMAKEME at www.munchiemug.com for 25% off your order.

We're at it again with another great Summer Series episode! Podcaster (Front Porch with the Fitzes), author and speaker, Jessica Thompson, stops by to talk all things graduation. Check out Jessica's site: www.jessicathompson.co/ Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 and share your best summer blockbuster memories. Check out Dustin's calendar for a chance to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Use promo code DONTMAKEME at www.munchiemug.com for 25% off your order.

Our Summer Series is back! Comedian, actress and impressionist, Lauren O'Brien, stops by for a very funny (and very Jersey) conversation about summer jobs. Subscribe to Lauren's YouTube page here: http://bit.ly/laurenobrien Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 and share your best graduation stories. Check out Dustin's calendar for a chance to see him live: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Visit www.MunchieMug.com and use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

We taking a break from our Summer Series to bring you a conversation with comedian, Keith Johnson, as he and Dustin discuss performing standup on an upcoming episode of Comedy Central's 'Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City'. Their episode premiers THIS FRIDAY, June 5th, at 11pm on Comedy Central! Catch it live or stream it on-demand. Check out Dustin's calendar for a chance to see him live: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Visit www.MunchieMug.com and use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

What up, Backseaters! Our Summer Series continues with comedian, podcaster (Going Deep with Chad and JT) and viral video sensation, Chad Kroeger. This week, we talk about Summers in SoCal and listen to more FANTASTIC listener summer camp stories. Check out Chad's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Ikk6mh Be a part of The Kroc Center Hero Campaign by texting BACKSEAT to 41444. www.sd.kroccenter.org/heroes. Visit www.MunchieMug.com and use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

The Summer Series continues with comedian and musician Jonnie W., who stops by to talk all things Summer Camp! Plus, hilarious listener voicemails and emails that 'mightcould' make your day. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 and tell us your best summer camp stories. Be a part of The Kroc Center Hero Campaign by texting BACKSEAT to 41444. www.sd.kroccenter.org/heroes. Visit www.MunchieMug.com and use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

Our Summer Series continues as friend of the podcast, Jenny Jennings, and wife of the podcast, Melissa Nickerson, stop by to talk about Vacation Bible School. Plus, some GREAT (mostly puppet related) listener voicemails. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 and tell us your best summer camp stories. Be a part of The Kroc Center Hero Campaign by texting BACKSEAT to 41444. www.sd.kroccenter.org/heroes. Visit www.MunchieMug.com and use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

This week, the multitalented Dallas McLaughlin gets in the backseat for a HEATED discussion with Dustin and Steven about theme parks. You DON'T want to miss this one if you're a Disney fan. Want to be a part of the show? Call 619-292-8787 and tell us your best vacation bible school stories. Be a part of The Kroc Center's Hero Campaign by texting BACKSEAT to 41444. www.sd.kroccenter.org/heroes. Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

Our Summer Series continues as friends of the pod, John Crist and Aaron Weber, get in the backseat to discuss family reunions, motivation in comedy and why you can never find Christ on a jet ski. PLUS, two great listener voicemails! Want to be a part of the show? Call 619-292-8787 and tell us your favorite (or least favorite) theme park. Be a part of The Kroc Center's Hero Campaign by texting BACKSEAT to 41444. www.sd.kroccenter.org/heroes. Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

We begin our summer series as comedian Aaron Weber and DJ Mykael V get in the backseat to talk about family vacations. PLUS, Dustin and Steven have a spoiler free discussion about the Game of Thrones finale. We want to hear from you! Call 619-292-8787 and tell us your best family reunion stories. Be a part of The Kroc Center's Hero Campaign by texting BACKSEAT to 41444. www.sd.kroccenter.org/heroes. Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

This week, comedian Jason Lawhead is in the Backseat to talk about growing up the son of a legendary high school basketball coach. PLUS, Producer Steven's wife Dorothy Tran (Real Wives of Radio Podcast) stops by to discuss Olympic athlete, Alysia Montaño's, maternity leave controversy. Read Alysia's NYT Opinion piece here:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/12/opinion/nike-maternity-leave.html  Be a part of The Kroc Center's Hero Campaign by texting BACKSEAT to 41444. www.sd.kroccenter.org/heroes. Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.  

Actress, comedian and podcaster Paige Weldon (Mall Talk Podcast, The Late Late Show) gets in the backseat to talk about her adorable family, arts and crafts and theme parks. Check out Dustin's calendar for a chance to see him live: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Be a part of The Kroc Center's Hero Campaign by texting BACKSEAT to 41444. www.sd.kroccenter.org/heroes. And check out our sponsor Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

American Idol Season 8 winner, Kris Allen, gets in the backseat to talk about marrying high school sweethearts, the boring nature of the creative process and general band nerd stuff. Sacramento! You can catch Dustin headlining Laughs Unlimited, May 24th-26th: www.laughsunlimited.com Check out his calendar for more chances to see him live: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows And check out our sponsor Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

Comedian and actor, Bone Hampton, gets in the backseat to talk about being mentored by Steve Harvey, dealing with backtalk from kids and finally learning to like his son's stepdad. Sacramento! You can catch Dustin headlining Laughs Unlimited, May 24th-26th: www.laughsunlimited.com Check out his calendar for more chances to see him live: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows And check out our sponsor Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

Comedian and Second Best Friend of the Pod, Zoltan Kaszas, stops by to talk about fitting in at church shows, whether it's ok to read your kid's diary (spoiler...it's not) and why shaming your kids in public is a bad look. Plus, listener emails! Dustin's back on the road! Check out his show dates for a chance to catch him live: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Don't forget to check out our sponsor Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

Dustin sits down with author (Lupo Danish Never Has Nightmares), podcaster (The Worm Turns) and comedian, Jimmy Callaway, to discuss his love of comics, useless college majors and connecting with his son through standup. Dustin's back on the road! Check out his show dates for a chance to catch him live: https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Don't forget to check out our sponsor Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

Actor and Last Comic Standing finalist, Jeff Dye, sits down to talk about being nice while driving, how to be a cool youth group leader and the joy of connecting with a child over a mutual love of 'A Bug's Life'. Dustin's back on the road! Check out his show dates for a chance to catch him live: https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Don't forget to check out our sponsor Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

Dustin catches up with comedian and actress, Anjelah Johnson, during her first of TWO sold-out weekends at the La Jolla Comedy Store to chat about picking sides in a couple's divorce, hometown pride and the challenge of fitting in family obligations with a comedy career.  Dustin's on the road! Check out Dustin's show calendar for a chance to catch him live: https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Don't forget to check out www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

Dustin sits down with AG from the smash hit podcast, "Mueller, She Wrote" to talk gender issues in the military, having a 'mutual break up' with Catholic school, and how to discuss politics with kids. Dustin is back out on tour soon! Check out his show calendar for a chance to catch him live: https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Don't forget to check out our sponsor Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

Comedian and soon-to-be papa, Bijan Mostafavi, joins us to talk about becoming a dad for the first time, the pressures of naming a child and why sitting in the front row during pregnancy class is NEVER a good idea. Dustin is back out on tour soon! Check out his show dates for a chance to catch him live: https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Don't forget to check out our sponsor Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

Comedian and 2017 World Series of Comedy Champ, Jason Cheny, shares his experiences growing up in Taiwan, explains how not growing up with your parents can be pretty sweet and how being a military school 'rebel' won't prepare you for public school. Dustin is back out on tour soon! Check out his show dates for a chance to catch him live: https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows Check out our sponsor Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order.

Comedian, podcaster, and BEST friend of the pod, Taylor Tomlinson (Self-Helpless), stops by to discuss dropping out of college to entertain college kids, handling family tragedy and different ways to argue with a significant other. Check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for everyone. www.SD.KrocCenter.

Dating comedians and all-star podcasters Julia Loken (What's Your Sign?) and Steve Hernandez (Views from the Vista) join us to talk about their relationship with each other, their relationships with their parents...and star charts! Check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for everyone. www.SD.KrocCenter.

Actor / comedian, Billy Wayne Davis (Squidbillies, Who is America), chats about his evolving spirituality, growing up as a kid in the South, parents, & the challenges of co-parenting with some funny road stories too. Don't forget to check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for everyone. www.SD.KrocCenter.

Comedians / podcasters Kelsey Cook (Self-Helpless) & Kane Holloway (Well Actually), stop by to talk about getting engaged (TWICE!), how their family reacted, handling jealousy & the joys of being gross in a relationship or marriage Check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for everyone. www.SD.KrocCenter.

Podcaster, speaker and best-selling author, Annie F. Downs, sits down with Dustin to talk about balancing life and creative work, rooting for the underdog in sports, family life, and their shared travel experiences. Don't forget to check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for everyone. www.SD.KrocCenter.

This week, comedian & children's television writer, Dallas McLaughlin, stops by to discuss educational messaging in programming for kids, how that's changed as a dad, and why he won't let his daughter have juice. Don't forget to check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use the promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for everyone. www.SD.KrocCenter.

Dustin and fellow comedian Brian Bates chat today from the comedy condo. They discuss talk West Coast vs. Southern comedy, parents and parenting, being single vs. being married and, for some reason, the movie Serendipity. Check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use the promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for everyone. www.SD.KrocCenter.

This week, comedian Taylor Tomlinson (Conan, Netflix) joins Dustin to discuss having kids, how life changes as a parent, the literal nightmares of the road and why having a 'dad bod' means you're probably just a good dad.  Check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use the promo code "DONTMAKEME" for 25% off your order.  And The San Diego Kroc Center: A recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for everyone. www.SD.KrocCenter.

Today Dustin chats with comedian Rex Navarrete! They chat about Rex's early live as a child immigrating to the US, living separate from your parents, and perhaps the most important parenting topic of all: dad jokes. Check out our sponsors: The San Diego Kroc Center, a recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for everyone. www.SD.KrocCenter.org. And Munchie Mug! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use the promo code "DONTMAKEME" for 25% of

Today, we are joined by the wives, Melissa & Dorothy, to answer your questions! We chat favorite Christmas songs, how holidays change as parents, least favorite decorations now and as kids, & other topics that came close to starting fights.  Don't forget to check out our sponsors: The San Diego Kroc Center, a recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for everyone. www.SD.KrocCenter.org.   And Munchie Mug! Go to www.MunchieMug.com and use promo code "DONTMAKEME"

This week is the return of three friends of the podcast! Dustin sits down with John Crist (comedian, maker of funny videos), Jenny Jennings (comedian, maker of funny videos) and Aaron Weber (comedian) for a discussion about hiding tattoos from parents, putting on talent shows for grandparents, and other weird family holiday traditions. Don't forget to check out our sponsors: The San Diego Kroc Center: www.SD.KrocCenter.org.   Munchie Mug! www.MunchieMug.com (use promo code "DONTMAKEME" for 25% off)

This week, Dustin and comedian and fellow dad Trenton Davis share stories from the road, discuss not being able to deny their kids from chasing ANY of their dreams and Trenton pitches Dustin the idea of staying married...but living in different houses.  Check out our sponsors: mucnhiemug.com & sd.kroccenter.org. Please don't forget to rate and subscribe...it really helps us out. See you next week!

Dustin sits down with actress and comedian Jenny Jennings to talk about her experiences working spending tons of hours with other people's kids as a nanny, terrible cat names her mom picked, and how bad of a babysitter Dustin used to be (good thing he's a dad now?) Check out the world's best no-spill snack cup at www.MunchieMug.com and use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. Please don't forget to rate and subscribe...it really helps us out. See you next week!

 This week, Dustin chats with actor and comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence about growing up in as a kid in Compton with a single mom, his transition from champion football player to champion debater and his iconic commercial and comedy career. Check out the world's best no-spill snack cup at www.MunchieMug.com and use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. Please don't forget to rate and subscribe...it really helps us out. See you next week!

Today Dustin has a very funny chat with comedian / actor / husband / dad James Schrader. They talk about balancing a comedy career with being a stay-at-home dad. Hear James describe his experiences taking his baby to ad pitches, how much effort it takes to feed a baby when mom is on the job and how it would be so much easier if men's nipples worked.  Please don't forget to rate and subscribe...it really helps us out. See you next week

Hey ya'll! This week, Dustin sits down with Aaron Weber (comedian) and Aaron Chewning (comedian and funny video maker) to chat about growing up in the South. Listen as they discuss which movies they loved as kids aged well, what Southerners (especially their dads) think about California and how an SEC rivalry might break up your family but an English soccer rivalry might just kill you. Please don't forget to rate and subscribe...it really helps us out. See you next week!  

Today, we bring you the first podcast we ever recorded back in February 2018 with comedian and actor Will Vought. Listen as Will and Dustin discuss Will's start in the New York comedy scene, parenting and how to keep your kids safe on the internet, and as a dad, how getting your son a ticket to Comic Con and a new pair of Yeezy's doesn't necessarily mean he'll take your call.  Please don't forget to rate and subscribe...it really helps us out. See you next week!

Today Dustin sits down with stand up comedian / funny video maker John Crist AND influencer / dancer / podcaster Megan Batoon to chat about their lives as social media personalities. Listen as they discuss Megan's boouje cats, why it's difficult for social media personalities to answer the question, "What do you do?", navigating changing family and friendship dynamics, and hear John write his romantic comedy. 

Today Dustin sits down to chat about humor in the home with comedian (The Tonight Show) Jason Collings. Listen as they promise they're not lying when they say they have kids in their acts, why they don't bounce joke ideas off their wives and Jason's insane career trajectory from music producer to martial arts instructor to comedian.  Please subscribe, rate and review...it really helps us out. Thanks and we'll see you next week!

Today Dustin sits down with the comedian (Comedy Central, Conan) and actor Barry Rothbart (Wolf of Wall Street) to talk about starting a family. Listen as Dustin and Barry discuss what makes a good parent, why it's ok not to be excited about your friends having kids and why therapists in LA must hate their jobs.  Please subscribe, rate and review...it really helps us out. Thanks and we'll see you next week!

This week, Dustin is on the (actual) road with comedian Tim Hawkins! On a drive between gigs (don't worry, they had a driver) they took time out to chat about life, homeschooling, comedy, family and more. Hear Tim reflect on learning about vampires and typing in high school (and basically nothing else), communication in marriage, and why getting good at golf might be a waste of time. Please subscribe, rate and review...it only takes a minute and it really helps us out. Thanks and we'll see you next week!

Today comedian Ken Garr chats with Dustin about growing up as the baby in the family. Hear how Ken was helping fight fires in Chicago as a literal child, how getting beat up by older siblings helps prepare you for a career in comedy and how having 14 nieces and nephews really takes the pressure off when it comes to giving your parents a grandkid.  Please subscribe, rate and review...it really helps us out. Thanks and we'll see you next week!

Today Dustin sits down to talk all things wedding planning with producer Steven English and his wife, KYXY 96.5 FM radio personality, Dorothy Tran. Hear about how Dorothy and Steven managed to get through planning THREE separate ceremonies, dealing with the stress and pressures of parents and extended family, and why Vietnamese weddings are the best. Please subscribe, rate and review...it only takes a minute and it really helps us out. Thanks and we'll see you next week

This week, Dustin chats with fellow comedian and gamer Christian Spicer about all things kids and video games. Hear Christian desperately try to describe the term 'polygonal' to Dustin (Spoiler: Dustin still doesn't understand it) and how all screen time isn't created equal. They also delve into how gaming isn't the subculture it once was and discuss its larger effect on the world. Check out Christian's Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/christianspicer and rate and subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your podcasts. It only takes a minute and it REALLY helps us out.  Thanks and see you next week!