Don't Make Me Come Back There with Dustin & Melissa Nickerson

Don't look know...it's a Mel Article Episode! 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 (...

Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about the birds and the bees...but in a very literal sense. They discuss why trying to feed birds with an old charcuterie plate is a terrible idea, the possibility that Dustin summons bees to specifically attack Mel, and the time a young (but still old enough to know better) Dustin tried to set a bee's nest on fire with...less than optimal results. Plus....

The Fourth has come and gone but Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat after a crazy weekend to discuss 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. Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your neck of the woods. Our favorite...

Oh, say can you hear by the pod's burning sound? Because Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about the Fourth of July, from Horseshoe tournaments with Tater, Pancho and Bushrod, to why air shows are really for adults, to the proud Nickerson Family tradition of crashing other families' parties. Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE...

Come on in, the water's fine! Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about annoying PNW social media posts about the sun being out, the one fun thing you can do in an above ground pool and Steven's wife and dad having doing less than stellar flip attempts at a pool party. Plus, more listener ER stories!  Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch h...

Father's Day is almost here and Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about a floozy who slid into Dustin's DMs, why Dustin is hard to get gifts for, and Mel shares unique Father's Day gifts ideas that (surprise) Dustin mostly hate. Plus...listener emails! Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your neck of the woods. Our favorite...

Interesting birds, wide-brimmed hats and day drinking? You guessed it, Dustin and Mel are talking about Nashville. They're back from former Frontseater Aaron Webber's nuptials in Nash Vegas to discuss matching Halloween costumes, Mel getting flattered all weekend (possibly because she decided to regularly shower during the trip), and Dustin's big Midwest Energy. Plus...Listener emails! Dustin's ba...

Dustin and Mel don't know how to raise a teenager, but hopefully the good people at RaisingTeensToday.com do. That's right...it's a Mel Read an Article Issue!!! They're back in the Frontseat to talk about their son's granola-induced breakdown, why middle kids are the best kids and an article breaking down the six battles you should let teens win . Plus, Dustin takes a private medical call! Dustin'...

Dustin and Mel got up bright and early this week to hop in the Frontseat and share tips for getting your kids out of the house on time including how Melissa has never woken up before her parents, how a fear of having bad breath ensured Dustin was always up in enough time to get ready for school, and when to know if your kid is milking it or running behind because their arm is actually broken. Dust...

Dustin's in the Frontseat with Mel, but he's definitely not driving because he's recovering from a tag-related concussion! They talk about Joel's completely awesome weekend (that he didn't appreciate), Dustin's lifelong habit of apologizing for getting injured, and a quick walk down emergency room memory lane. Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch...

Thanks for not forgetting to listen this week! Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about Dustin's forgetfull nature, including him relying on his daughter to keep track of the hotel key while on the road, the time where he lost his keys, credit card and (incredibly) the battery for the leaf blower in a day, and the OTHER time he lost his driver's license, passport and (again...incredibly)...

Dustin is back in the Frontseat after a WILD stretch on the road to talk with Mel about the ins and outs of kids' birthday parties, including why a water park birthday party is never a smart move in the Pacific Northwest, the ultimate flex of your dad reserving the party room at a bowling alley, and the COVID silver lining of missing little kid birthday parties. PLUS, listener emails! Dustin's bac...

Mother's Day is only two Sundays away, so there's still time to make sure you don't completely blow it like you do every year! Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about Mel already knowing what she's getting this year, Dustin's idea of replacing birthday parties with Birther's Parties and then break down some articles with "helpful" tips on how to do Mother's Day. Dustin's back on the road...

Break out the overrated mimosas, because the kids are FINALLY going back to in-person classes! Dustin and Mel are feelin' good in the Frontseat as they talk about Mel's unbridled HATRED for librarians, her absolute OBSESSION with middle school ASB and her celebratory brunch plans that almost got out of hand. Dustin's back on the road! Check out dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch hi...

Mel and Dustin get all up in the Frontseat to discuss a recent article titled ' How to Raise a Problem-Solver ', what kind of annoying pastor Dustin would be if he never left ministry work, and how seeming to be competent at your job is not quite the same as actually being competent. Plus...Listener emails! Check out our new Patreon page! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive b...

Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about the challenges of 'vacation reentry', including the double-edged sword of extending the vacation vibes when you get home, how one super relaxed road trip ruined their kids' ability to travel, and the nightmare that is getting your luggage from the car to a Vegas hotel room. Plus...listener emails! Check out our new Patreon page! Head to Patreon.com...

Today, Dustin and Mel address one of the most awkward questions a married couple can get: Are you done having kids? The hop in the Frontseat to discuss how your kids are destroying the environment, why being a single child would be awesome and how Dustin wishes he could cry like a baby on a plane. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus conte...

Dustin and Melissa are all up in the Frontseat to talk about Dustin throwing his back out and discuss if it was stress related (or just, you know...because he's 36), why Melissa defaults to seeing stress related correlations to their ailments but Dustin doesn't, and share expert tips for dealing with COVID burnout. PLUS, listener emails! Read the article they discuss here . Our favorite sponsor is...

Did you know that approximately 83% of all conversations in a three child household revolve around teeth? Sure, that "fact" might be entirely made up...but if you have kids, it definitely FEELS true. Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk all things dental care, including why 2020 would have been a great year to have gone through braces, how Melissa wore headgear with zero shame, and the prou...

Mel and Dustin are LIVE from Big Bear! Well..not live, per se, because that's not how podcasts work but they're on vacation in Big Bear and they took a moment to chat about Dustin's recent insane stretch the road (and the fact he's going back out soon), the struggle of dealing with a sneaky kid and a recent fight that started because WandaVision's finale was just TOO good. Our favorite sponsor is...

Mel and Dustin reflect on the lessons learned during the last YEAR (yes, it's been a year...) of quarantine, why it made Dustin start flossing, and finally having the distance to be able to look for silver linings.  Munchie Mug is back as a sponsor! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order and FREE shipping! Want to be a part of the show? Leave a mes...

Dustin wraps up our February is For Fighting series with a conversation with licensed marriage and family therapist, Lindsey Castleman, to talk about loneliness being a major factor in why people seek therapy, why being married to a therapist is probably as terrible as being married to a comedian and the sad reality that some therapists are just plain no good. Plus...Lindsey answers your listener...

That's right ladies and gentlemen, February is STILL for fighting as Dustin and Melissa get in the Frontseat to discuss Mel's attempt to destroy her family by announcing a college major change on Christmas Eve, the simple delight of seeing your sibling get in trouble, and why yelling at your kids can only get you so far. Plus...listener emails! Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stu...

Our February is for Fighting series continues as Dustin and Mel talk about arguing in front of kids, Joel giving Dustin a taste of his own argument medicine and break down how the condiments bag that comes with a pizza delivery caused their latest fight. Plus...listener emails! Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don't. Go to gabbwireless.com/pro...

Our 'February is For Fighting' series kicks off with podcasters extraordinaire and hosts of the wildly popular ' Anatomy of Marriage Podcast ', Seth and Melanie Studley, to talk about why young couples are so bad at fighting, why cutting your honeymoon short to go on tour is a bad idea and how to avoid the Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic. Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want,...