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

It’s leg day, and we’re heading straight to the playground backseaters. What better way to squeeze in that much needed crossfit session in, than while watching your 2 year old traverse that sketchy balance beam alone. Is this a terrible idea? Find out today on the show as we breakdown playground fitness, oversharing on airplanes, 80’s parenting VS now, Knott’s Scary Employment, a Bingo Dingo on Li...

Backseaters, take a deep look at your podcast dad at the wheel here, and reach for that gift this week that’s REALLY gonna help him out. Dustin needs it, he’s been up with 1:45am PST and flew in just for this episode and we could use a hand! We determine the Hottest Rockstar of all-time, Sub Par Graduation Plans, Father’s Day, the problem with Hotel stays with Kids, a Bingo Dingo on the Series Fin...

Grab your Keds, jean shorts, and water balloons Backseaters, because it’s FIELD DAY and there are no tears, sorrow, nor pain where we’re going. That’s right, Dustin and Mel take us on a journey through the final days of school year, reminiscing on egg tosses with your besties, hacking the classroom prize economy, loathing long division, the “Drinking Wisconsinbly” theory, a bingo dingo on Spider-M...

Backseaters sorry for the unbearable traffic, let’s just hope someone didn’t die up there, because this is gonna cut into the summer vacation. Mel and Dustin hold onto hope and a miracle as we discuss the peril of flight and traffic delays, celebrate the great beef institution of Arby’s, the most inconvenient way to die, rate the Succession Finale, debate the proper organization of cups and tumble...

In a rare and risque occurrence, we’re allowing an open container back there for this! Watch out, student driver in the front seat. Well, figuratively speaking. Our weekend was full of teenage antics from father-daughter travel joys with Dustin, dunking on children at birthday parties, wondering if choir should be more competitive, grasps at emotional male connection, the fear of puking, and much...

Buckle up backseaters, it’s still the month of May and and we’re running on fumes into June. Dustin fails to offer up a satisfactory Mother’s Day experience, pimple patches flex their way into pop culture, Dustin buys Damien Rice tickets while managing the hiccups, we find rest and reverence in Lord Father Laundry, and we hit a few of your emails! Enjoy the show. Watch the new comedy special, Runs...

If you’re riding along with us today, enjoy the shower we just installed on the back and the complimentary sleeping bags, because May has us so busy there’s no point in getting out. Where do we even begin, this show is packed with rants, jabs, and laughs on the unrelenting family schedule of the late spring season, Taylor Swift’s Era err (Enlightenment tour?), annoying grandma’s, dying in the dese...

Backseaters, jump on in, and buckle up. If you’re tall however, sorry not sorry if there’s no leg room. Short King and Queen Dustin and Mel are ruling the thrones up front today as we reminisce on the kids growing older, family swimming across the nation, a thorough review of Super Mario World at Universal Studios, a fan question on whether they should pursue professional stand up or not, and more...

Roll down the windows for this one back seaters, the smell of a surprise new segment has permeated the show today. While we prepare to taste the first ever Ranch Soda Cocktail, Dustin and Mel recap their travels in Europe and starting fights with their kids at 1am. Dustin may have also broke a world record for comedian travel, and we Bingo DIngo the all new Super Mario Bros. movie. Watch the new c...

Kellen Erskine jumps in the hot seat today dropping some must have marriage and family tips that you don’t want to miss! Everything from amusement parks, his wife’s favorite pie recipes, Cruise Ships quandaries, and much more. Check out Kellen Erskine tour dates at: https://www.kellenerskine.com/ Listen to Dustin on Kellen’s Podcast The Book Pile:  https://thebookpile.buzzsprout.com/1505809/125242...

Mel and Dustin aren’t kidding around when it comes to the tweenie meanies. If you thought parenting little ones is hard, settle in, hot takes from the front seat inbound. Mel drops us a lesson on the ever changing mind and body of a woman, she forgets about her pregnancies, we answer the age old’ question; “Would you recommend having kinds?”, we cover the sacrifices necessary for graduating to a t...

Scoot over and let’s make some room this week in the passenger seat for our dear friend and very talented comedian, Taylor Tomlinson. In our chat today Taylor shares about her recent revelations on having future kids, backstage stories and quarrels with Dustin, her most shameless and embarrassing career moment during covid involving dairy and a hula hoop, we answer your questions, and much more! F...

Hold on backseaters, Dustin and Mel kick it into high gear after a weekend in Seattle and a blitz of appearances coming up because the new comedy special, Runs in the Family, is out NOW! Amidst the excitement we still take some time to chat about the teenage time continuum of aging, why some people hate states and places, Dustin’s hot DIY takes, and more.   Watch the new comedy special, Runs in th...

Mel and Dustin squeeze our guest Pete Lee up front, knees up against the radio and all this week, and he doesn’t even mind because he is SO NICE. We are delighted to welcome him to the show. Pete shares all about his somewhat recent engagement, why he wants a kid so bad, his legendary Tonight Show appearance, the legal reasons he had to shave his mustache, and so much more.  Check out everything t...

Mel and Dustin Couldn’t drive faster today rushing our pregnant fans to the ER so buckle up back seaters, we’ve got a weekend update with Brian Regan, the Nickerson’s upgrade their family sports status, Mel drops the sleepiest news article yet, and so much more!   Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson . -...

Pass the milk, Dustin and Mel return to the wheel with a mission; is there a better Girl Scout Cookie than the thin mint?! We’ll leave no cookie unturnt, as we try each flavor no matter how repulsive it sounds. In addition, Dustin has ALOT to say about Austin and Dallas, we’ve got a Bingo Dingo on Chris Rock’s new special, and more. Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full...

The Downside of Parent Getaways Crawling back into the driver’s seat, Dustin and Melissa return from their weekend parent getaway into the world of reluctant adulting. Like, Leaving Las Vegas…for a birthday at the office. You’ll also get to enjoy that awkward feeling from the backseat while watching your parents argue as they relive Dustin’s back failure and his “inability to accept love” from Mel...

Squeezing into that cozy middle front seater today, Zoltan Kaszas joins us to discuss our woes about the Super Bowl Halftime Show, his first experience buying health insurance, how muting internet trolls brings him joy, death… , and so much more. Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here:  https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson . Check out all thin...

*Sorry everyone, Dustin threw out his back becuase, he's old. So we will return to you next week with an all new episode. In the meantime, enjoy our Valentine's Day episode from last year. _ 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 t...

Dustin and Mel return to the Frontseat with so many announcements that Dustin decides to quit math altogether. First and foremost, you can now WATCH the podcast on YouTube starting today! Head over to YouTube and watch our shenanigans in person. In addition, Dustin shares his questionable travel hacks, Mel’s favorite Valentine’s gifts, the internet thinks Dustin is old, critical parenting tips for...

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to discuss how Dustin discovered he was a good liar over the weekend, why it's important (but not, like, TOO important) to encourage your kids to play sports and how Mel absolutely dominated Drag Bingo Night. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Check out our Patreon page! Head to  https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson  for exclusive...

Dustin and Mel are back and SMOGing in the Frontseat to talk about the dangers of making too much or too little out of a situation, how not a lot is expected out of dads, and why Joel may be just too chill to learn how to drive. PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Check out our Patreon page! Head to  https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson  for excl...

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat reading Backseater advice emails and come to an agreement on their pick for the new Nickerson Family Pet (Spoiler: It won't be a tarantula). PLUS...a Bingo Dingo Review of the new Netflix series, Wednesday! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today! Check out our Patreon page! Head to  https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson  for exclusive b...

Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat (that unfortunately smells like cat pee) to discuss a father/daughter trip to St. Louis, what to do with cats as they age and the debate about what new pet might be joining the Nickerson household. 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% of...

Dustin and Mel and back in the Frontseat after a Sin City Holiday with the fam to talk about how your first concert can tell a lot about your childhood, why it's ok to be over the traditional Christmas morning (even if your kids aren't), and how to do a week in Vegas with your kids without breaking the bank. PLUS...a Bingo Dingo Review of Puss in Boots. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To M...