Have Kids, They Said…

On today's episode of Have Kids They Said , hosts Rich and Nicole serve up a whirlwind of parenting chaos, personal confessions, and hilarious hot takes. From deep dives into the mental health of both moms and dads, to Nicole dropping a juicy secret, the duo covers everything from animal appendages to elite continental breakfasts at Holiday Inn Express. Rich vents about the bureaucratic madness of...

With Nicole off on a well-earned vacation, Rich is joined by his longtime radio pal Niko for a dad-filled takeover of the pod. The two kick things off reminiscing about becoming dads around the same time, how their crew first came together, and the wild ride from those early days to now.   They dive into their joint Memorial Day weekend adventure, featuring a whirlwind trip to Legoland and the San...

In this episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole spiral from summer planning stress to existential dread—with plenty of laughs (and chaos) along the way. Rich delivers heartbreaking news about American cheese that shakes Nicole to her core. They dive into the science behind your morning coffee routine, debate whether Taylor Swift is quietly reshaping male grooming, and ask the big question...

This week on Have Kids, They Said, Nicole is joined by a very special guest, Sara, aka Rich’s better half, who steps in while he’s out.   The episode kicks off with birthday madness: Are kids' gift expectations getting totally out of hand? Nicole and Sara weigh in with personal stories, including Nicole’s hilarious (and slightly terrifying) tale of why 3-year-old Parker escaped from a hibachi rest...

Nicole rolls in rocking the gun show (thank you, no shirt sleeves), and things spiral hilariously from there. The duo tackles tattoos, parent exhaustion, and Nicole’s schedule that would break mere mortals. A wild convo about jersey numbers leads to a very awkward rabbit hole. 👀   Matt drops in with a story every dad dreads from his youth, Benny’s relaxation, and rotisserie chicken causes unexpec...

On this episode, Rich and Nicole have had it—why do kids treat parents like background noise? Rich shares a classic moment of Ben-level sass, while Nicole shows that baby her might’ve been a Prince lookalike. It only gets weirder when Rich admits he had a dream he was dating someone very unexpected… and then Matt randomly shows up, asking the exact same questions Nicole did about the new pope.   T...

On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole tackle the big question: what do moms really want for Mother’s Day (and what’s just painfully cheesy)? Rich spirals about keeping the podcast fun, while Nicole vents about Matt the Grouch and their marital communication breakdown. They react to a wild survey on why first dates flop—cue Rich’s rage over men’s hygiene habits. There's talk o...

On this week’s episode of Have Kids They Said, your favorite hosts Rich and Nicole are serving up laughs, chaos, and a little bit of wisdom—parenting-style.   Rich kicks things off with a dilemma: should Matt splurge on Knicks tickets or keep it responsible? Nicole has thoughts. Meanwhile, Rich and Benny are living their best bro life—baseball and Pokémon forever!   But not everything is sunshine...

On this week’s episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich unveils yet another new diet plan and somehow takes credit for Nicole and Matt’s entire marriage (yes, seriously). Nicole brings her daughter Parker on the mic to get to the bottom of whether she actually flipped her mom the bird—things get...complicated. Rich goes full nerd over his favorite History Channel show, while Nicole stumbles headfirst...

In this episode, Nicole is not okay with Keegan’s fresh haircut, and she’s letting it be known. Meanwhile, Rich is still salty about saving a kid from a poop disaster and getting zero thanks. Rude!   The two debate the ultimate superhero and which ice cream is the best for a fun family treat. Nicole dives into the interview drama of Bill Belichick’s new girlfriend, and somehow… we end up talking a...

On today's episode, Rich and Nicole are riding solo without Jess (come back, we miss you!) and diving headfirst into the chaos of parenting, relationships, and random life gripes.   They cover everything from therapy feeling like a brain massage, to loving people who are both great and kind of the worst, plus Rich questioning Sara’s parking skills. Nicole’s “hate list” is growing—couple’s counseli...

In this laugh-packed episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole are serving up real talk, relatable parenting rants, and a surprise Mets/Soto play-by-play courtesy of Keegan. They chat about good intentions gone hilariously wrong, Easter baskets turning into Christmas morning, and Rich’s new Easter Eve fast food tradition.   Nicole shares the chaos of juggling Passover with sports, and the t...

On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole dive headfirst into the chaos once again—starting with Jack Black telling kids to chill with the popcorn and Chicken Jockey (yes, that’s a thing), and Nicole's very specific (and passionate) gripe with a certain type of sports mom. Rich hits his breaking point trying to complete a collector’s set for his kids, and the duo tackles the fine...

On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole blast off with a chat about Blue Origin’s all-women flight—which, of course, leads to the age-old question: do boobs float in space? Rich takes a deep dive into the world of Alex Earle (for science), sparking a scandalous convo about genetics and pop culture chaos. Matt swings by to answer one of Rich’s classic hypotheticals, and the crew...

On today’s episode of Have Kids, They Said , Rich is spiraling over the never-ending madness of summer camp sign-ups (seriously, why is it harder than college apps?), while Nicole discovers Parker has zero ability to keep a secret, which made for an awkward interaction for Nicole.   Keegan’s habit involving his pants (yep, that one) makes a return during test prep, the crew talks about the highs a...

On this episode of Have Kids, They Said , Rich and Nicole share some hilarious stories about those cringe-worthy moments when our parents embarrassed us—and let’s be real, when we’ve embarrassed our own kids! Rich spills the details on a very memorable story involving his dad’s underwear (you don’t want to miss this one!).   Rich’s daughter, Emmy, gets a special message from softball legend Jennie...

This week on Have Kids They Said , Rich and Nicole are back with a fun mix of parenting highs and lows. They discuss how to encourage kids in sports without turning them into mini-professionals and whether cursing in front of your kids should be encouraged. Plus, the two wonder who is cleaning their doors at home, with Matt chiming in. And, of course, Rich shares the chaos of his family day at Dis...

In this episode of Have Kids, They Said, Rich and Nicole dive into some classic April Fool's jokes they played on each other. They also debut a brand-new HKTS game: Parenting Roulette, where they want you to chime in with some entries.   Rich takes a unique approach to describing the Yankees' new torpedo bats—spoiler: it’s peak Rich. The hosts also put their spin on The Match Game.   What is Jessi...

In today's episode, Rich and Nicole discuss the wild world of intense travel sports for kids, sharing their thoughts on how overwhelming the schedules and expectations can be. They dive into Rich's son's growing obsession with Pokémon and how it makes Rich feel inadequate. While Nicole's kids are calling out her 'mom-behavior'. The duo also tackles the tricky situation when your kids struggle with...

In today’s episode, Rich and Nicole are by themselves! They discuss the fine line between honesty and oversharing with your spouse and kids – when is it okay to tell the truth, and when should you keep things to yourself? Meanwhile, Rich can’t help but notice that mooning seems to be making a comeback, and Matt chimes in to share his thoughts on this rebellious trend.   The conversation then shift...

In today’s episode, Rich and Nicole have a sad announcement to make. But fear not, for there are many funny and lighthearted updates to share in the aftermath: As Rich enters his juice cleanse era, he is asking that the Village Bitches please refrain from [playfully] fat-shaming him any longer. Meanwhile, Nicole is displeased with both of her kids: her daughter Parker uttered the words “nipple pie...

In today’s episode, Rich and Nicole break down all the epic fails Rich witnessed while vacationing in Cabo during Spring Break. Plus, he returns home rocking some of the wildest headbands, shares his latest List of the Week , and kicks off his juicing journey. The duo also tackle a burning question following the astronauts’ return—can you really have sex in outer space? They dive into the drama su...

In today’s episode, The Ryans are back and raunchier than ever! While Matt is exhausted after a week spent searching New York City for his lost phone, jacket, and scooter, Nicole is perplexed by the mysterious parent who shows up at their kids’ bus stop dressed like a ninja.   Later, they mull over the pros and cons of city life while contemplating a future move to the suburbs. In a relatable yet...

In today’s episode, Nicole and Rich take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the birth of this podcast, their own battles with COVID, and the day Rich said goodbye to New York. The TV Dad Face-Off  heats up as Bandit from Bluey  goes head-to-head with Phil Dunphy from Modern Family . Plus, Nicole needs your advice—her daughter Parker is struggling with insomnia. They also tackle the ultimate Di...

In today’s episode, Rich and Nicole share the top 5 signs that nothing’s going to be happening in the bedroom tonight, from Rich’s wife Sarah wearing headache hats (if you don’t know what those are, don’t worry; Nicole doesn't either) to a simple but rare “No, not tonight,” from Nicole’s husband, Matt. Later in the ‘What We Hate’ segment, Rich is understandably sad about his dog getting older, whi...