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

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Latest episode

Jun 4, 2026

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Episodes

232: Holiday Horror Stories 3 - Why Do People Still Buy Real Christmas Trees? (Replay) 28.12.2022

Dustin and Mel are taking a well deserved week off, so we're rerunning an episode from our 2021 Holiday Horror Stories series with tales about car seats covered in puke, presents covered in aphids and hospital sandwiches decidedly NOT covered in mayo. We can't wait to catch up with you in the new year! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where you...

231: ...And That's Why We Don't Do Santa Pics Anymore 21.12.2022

Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat of Santa's sleigh to chat about Mel's heroic (and kind of depressing) battle with the flu, a problematic overshare from an Uber driver, and why the traditions of Santa pics and tacky Christmas sweaters are dying out. PLUS...a Bingo Dingo of The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. Munchi...

230: We're Not Recycling the Moon Here... 14.12.2022

Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to talk about how success might not always make you happy (but lemon poppyseed loafs will), the heaviness of middle age and the good (reading Christmas letters), the bad (seeing The Nutcracker), and the 'Please just enjoy it...I'm trying my best' (Elf on a Shelf) of Christmas traditions. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www...

229: How the Mel Stole Christmas (from Dustin)... 07.12.2022

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to chat about their anxieties around their son learning to drive, why being the bassist in the high school jazz band is the least uncool of all the band geek roles, and how Mel is slowly cutting Dustin out of the Nickerson Family Christmas plans. PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. MunchieMug.com...

228: It's a Mediterranean Thanksgiving! 30.11.2022

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to chat about decision fatigue, how they're actively killing off holiday traditions in the Nickerson household, and how hard it is to buy gifts for kids as they grow up. 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% off your order of the world'...

227: Turkeys Are Just Peacocks You Can Eat... 23.11.2022

Mel and Dustin are buttered, basted, and back in the Frontseat to talk about the importance of being nice in the entertainment industry, why it's hard to look so approachable while flying Southwest and how turkey is the Jerry Seinfeld of the culinary world. 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...

226: A Total Eclipse of the Fart 16.11.2022

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to talk about how all cool neighborhoods are basically the same, the simple beauty of a bad movie theater, and why more kids' sporting events should end in ties (to teach a lesson in the futility of effort). PLUS...Bingo Dingo reviews of the new Black Panther movie, 'Wakanda Forever', and Elton John's Farewell Tour! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (T...

225: The Great Pajama Controversy of 2022 09.11.2022

Move over AirPods...there's a new controversy in town! Dustin's in old sweats and Mel is in a formal three-piece pajama set but they're both in the Frontseat to chat about being too adult for hot cocoa, what's appropriate to wear to bed now that the harsh San Diego winter is upon us, and to delve deeper into why it can be so difficult to make an adult friend. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married...

224: "Hi, I'm Melissa...Can I Tell You About How We Lost a House in 2008?" 02.11.2022

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to talk about making adult friends, why babies are pure anarchy, and why Parent/Teacher Conferences inevitably devolve into a tense standoff. 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% off your order of the world's #1 premium no-spill snack...

223: Claudia B. is NOT a Fan... 26.10.2022

Get ready to make some core memories as Dustin and Mel hop back in the Frontseat to talk about Mel's hate for cliches, the Dustin's love of chain restaurants and a wild birthday on the road. PLUS...Backseater emails AND two Bingo Dingos! 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% off your order of the world...

222: Leading By (Bad) Example 19.10.2022

Hop in the back and get ready for a five-star ride b/c Dustin and Melissa are back in the Frontseat to chat about minors in Ubers, do a Halloween candy draft, and roll out America's new favorite advice segment: 'Ask a Dad'. PLUS...a Bingo Dingo Review of Florence and The Machine's latest San Diego show. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where yo...

221: The Six Million Dollar Comedian 12.10.2022

Dustin and Mel take time out of their busy day being millionaires (according to factsbuddy.com ) and hop in the Frontseat to talk about planning kids' birthdays, how adults-only Christmas mornings are a bummer, and how Dustin is dealing with closing in on 40 (spoiler: not well). PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where y...

220: It's Fajita Flemsday! 05.10.2022

Garfield may hate Flemsdays but Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to celebrate the new day of the week our corporate overlords will eventually bestow upon us, break down how Dustin prepped for his second special, and discuss how terrible it is to get a teenager to make actual plans. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where you can use prom...

219: The Parts Have to Be Covered! 28.09.2022

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat and dressed to impress as they talk about Mel (surprisingly) being the most popular parent, a look back at the comedians who have helped mold Dustin's career, and the quagmire that is school dress codes. 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 fo...

218: The AirPod Controversy Continues! 21.09.2022

Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat, but they can't hear you! They chat about parents' preference for early shows, why Joel getting his license might not be the blessing they thought it would be and then dive deep into the mailbag for Backseater opinions on AirPod etiquette. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DON...

217: Don't Bother Mom When She Has Her AirJuuls In... 14.09.2022

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to spark an AirPods controversy, discuss why Dustin would rather that Mel hated sports talk, and breaking down the undeniable fact that NO ONE cuts loose quite like a mom can. PLUS...Backseater emails and a Bingo Dingo of Mel's day of "chaperoning" at The Getty. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where you...

216: Mel's Romper Reunion 07.09.2022

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to chat about Mel's BOLD wardrobe choice for her high school reunion, Dustin turning on the comedy charm in an elevator, and how high school dances are now apparently just kids filming each other doing flips and having chicken fights. PLUS...a Backseater email! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where you...

215: Brewery is the New Pizza Place 31.08.2022

Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to gab about traveling for kids' sports, how breweries took over the family-friendly dining scene, and the downside of getting a landmark named after you. PLUS...Backseater emails and Bingo Dingos of a concert from The Head and The Heart and She Hulk on DisneyPlus. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where you c...

214: Dustin Has Neanderthal Teeth 24.08.2022

Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to discuss Dustin's teeth defying the laws of evolution, Mel missing her true calling as an ASB Advisor and her upcoming high school reunion. 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% off and FREE shipping on your order of the world's #1 pr...

213: Friends Don't Let Friends Let Their Kids Become Comedians 17.08.2022

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to dive into the ins and outs of how (and when) comedians are booked at clubs, stories from a road trip with Joel, and why you should 100% be upset if your kid wants to become a comedian...but they 100% can't be. PLUS, a Bingo Dingo of DC League of Super-Pets! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where you c...

212: The Baby Is Two, Days Old. Is It Time to Schedule the Vesectomy? 10.08.2022

This epsiode is 100% Levar Burton approved because we're running the audio version of Chapter 9 of Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) ! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off and FREE shipping on your order of the world's #1 premium no-spill snack cup. Check out our Patreon page! Head to  https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson  for exclusive bonus...

211: You're All A Bunch of Lollygaggers! 03.08.2022

It's back to school time in the Nickerson household, and Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to celebrate the first day of school (aka the best day in every parent's life), why youth sports might not always be worth the hassle, and recapping the final leg of the epic cross-country Nickerson family trip. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Go to www. MunchieMug.com where yo...

210: "It's Like My Good Friend, Jeff Foxworthy, Always Says..." 27.07.2022

The Nickersons are back in the Frontseat and Mel is literally about to LOSE IT if she has to stay in this car for one more minute! That's right, we're talking road trips today with part one of the story about their epic 15-day family vacation, including a debate about whether or not Joel was the problem with road trips in the past, the reality that Mel will be the problem with road trips from now...

209: Who Gets Motion Sick at the Chicago Bean? 20.07.2022

Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to talk about the wildest weekend of his comedy life on Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Festival Tour, a 12-day Nickerson Family trip, and the catastrophe around getting their floors replaced.  Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to  dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com  and get your very...

208: We Lost Charlene to HGTV... 13.07.2022

The cruise control is off and our favorite Nickersons are back in the Frontseat for a new episode where we can learn about Mel's kettle corn and gambling addictions, hear Dustin's dopamine levels crash in real time, and go through a (probably?) record breaking THREE Bingo Dingo Review's in one episode! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa)   today! Want to be a part of the show? Shoo...

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