Dustin Nickerson

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

Kids EN ↓ 430 episodes

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.

Author

Dustin Nickerson

Category

Kids

Podcast website

audioboom.com

Latest episode

Jun 4, 2026

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Episodes

103: The Hugs I Didn't Get with Jackie Fabulous 06.08.2020

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...

Mondays with Mel: Dustin REALLY Loves Complaining 03.08.2020

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 EveryPlat...

102: Don't Have Dreams with Irene Tu 30.07.2020

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...

Mondays with Mel - There's So Much Puke in This Episode... 27.07.2020

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 s...

101: 'We Ate a Deer and a Half in a Week' with Bob Smiley 23.07.2020

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/DontMakeMeCo...

Mondays with Mel: Schools Out FOR. EVER. 20.07.2020

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/DontMakeMeComeBa...

100: Motorcycles are dumb...Helmets are Good with Producer Steven 16.07.2020

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 p...

Mondays with Mel: Even Good Kids are Annoying 13.07.2020

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 exclus...

99: Hoosier Daddy? with John Branyan 09.07.2020

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 par...

Mondays with Mel: Grasshoppers are Friendly, Crickets are Cruel 06.07.2020

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...

98: Talkin' Bout Orangutans with Producer Steven 02.07.2020

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 dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advic...

Mondays with Mel: The Great Mask Debate of 2020 29.06.2020

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 dontm...

97: Leaving Las Vegas with Jordan Coburn 25.06.2020

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 thre...

Mondays with Mel: Blue Frasier is Great! 22.06.2020

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...

96: Stream-a-Cop with Jonnie W. 18.06.2020

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 suppo...

Mondays with Mel...AND Brian Simpson: The Last Racist 15.06.2020

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...

95: When Trolls Attack with Jason Earls 11.06.2020

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 nex...

Mondays With Mel: Give Me a Starlord 08.06.2020

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/DontMakeMeC...

94: Steven and Dustin Solve Everything* 04.06.2020

 *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 e...

Mondays with Mel: An Update from La Mesa 01.06.2020

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/DontMakeMeComeBackT...

93: Talking Your Kids Through Current Events with Mike Goodwin 28.05.2020

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 P...

Mondays With Mel: Happy MELmorial Day 25.05.2020

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/DontMakeMeComeBackT...

92: Getting Swole to Billy Joel with Andrew Stanley 21.05.2020

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...

Mondays with Mel: RIP Souplantation 18.05.2020

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 u...

91: Open Mics are Worse Than Corona with Jenny Jennings and Caleb Synan 14.05.2020

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 comed...

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