Logically Irrational

Tye is back!!! That bout of food poisoning lasted literally long enough for Melissa to have to podcast alone, he ate some pizza, and was back to health!! In Tants and Rants, Melissa shares an embarrassing story that happened this week. Why does she always find herself in these situations?! It involves the IRS, her bank account, and garnished wages…..Oy…..And Tye is excited that sports is making a...

Melissa is solo on this one…Tye is suffering from a bought of food poisoning. Ick. But since it’s just her, she gives an update on her recent Breast Implant surgery (for all 5 guy listeners - just fast forward to 6 minutes in!)And instead of doing a Tants and Rants alone, Melissa leads a Pop News Now segment, getting into all the latest pop culture news. Will and Jada (yes, its a little old at thi...

Hop everyone had a safe and happy Fourth of July!!In Tants & Rants Melissa talks about an upcoming surgery she has next week (so apologies if next week’s episode she sounds a little loopy….). Reality Roundup starts with the documentary ‘Outcry’ on Showtime. Wow. If you haven’t seen it, go do it now! And thoughts on Betty Broderick as the series winds down?? Still Team Betty at this point? It’s Gam...

Melissa and Tye are back this week after taking last week off. They’ve discussed their issues with moles and raccoons in the past, but this week: it’s cockroaches. This week also brings the first ever Tidbits with Tye segment!! He talks about what football could look like this fall, and a very bad financial choice made by a Major League baseball team. And in Tants and Rants, they talk about ventur...

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Melissa and Tye start with a recap of their Sweatpants vs. Windpants conversation they started last week. Melissa took an online poll about it…and guess who won…??And in Tants and Rants, they discuss the critter problem they have at their house! To raccoons who can magically open a locked trashcan, to a mole found floating in their pool - they’re looking for critter advice! And in Reality Roundup,...

Excuse Melissa’s mood - she’s on day 3 of strict Keto, and hasn’t had a carb in a few days…but she’ll manage! They start this week addressing the huge influx (ok, slight exaggeration) of male listeners that have come over! Tye begins this episode with some sports talk the he hopes will speak to both the ladies and the gentlemen listeners…In Tants & Rants this week, Melissa shares a story about a c...

Melissa and Tye have a heavy heart this episode. Sometimes it’s hard to stay positive and light when the world around us seems dark. There is a lot going on in the real world right now, and a lot of change that needs to be made. However, this is an outlet that offers an escape, and that’s what they’ll do….!Melissa shares a story that happened to her today. It involves her youngest son, a water bot...

This week starts with a recap of how Tye’s new ‘toy’ is doing. Does the new car fit on a trailer, or in the garage? And is it 4ft off the ground, or 2ft? And Melissa has a new BFF (totally in her mind), and debate whether Tye would be BFFs with Dax Shephard, or if he’d be an awkward stalker. And in Tants and Rants, they talk about finding a Copper Head snake in their yard, and how Melissa lied to...

Melissa and Tye are BACK this week! And they are rejuvenated and refreshed, because…..they went OUT to dinner last week!! In Tants & Rants, they tell the tale of breathing outside air, and seeing humans in the wild again…And as a Mother’s Day present, Tye gave Melissa the gift of an empty house (except come to find out, she hated it…)In Reality Roundup, they give a few suggestions of what they are...

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Thank you to our amazing listeners for getting us to 1,000 5 star reviews! You guys are amazing, and we appreciate you all so much!!In Tants and Rants this week, Melissa and Tye give a quick update on their lake-cation they just took. It included lots of relaxation, and some pooping in the backyard. They also get into the divorce of Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler. Not so much he divorce, but the...

Pardon the constant interruptions in this episode. Between the kids, the dogs, and a food delivery, there’s a lot of extra commotion going on! In Tants and Rants this week, Tye gives an update on that pesky ankle injury (remember when he pulled the hurt-ankle gig when they were in Vegas, and Melissa left him in the hotel room….?), and it turns out Melissa might owe Tye a bit of an apology. And wha...

Melissa and Tye talk about how their neighboring town is opening back up this weekend. Will it be good? Will it be bad? Verdict is out, but could this be the beginning of the new beginning?? And in Tants and Rants, they give an update on Beckett after the dog attack. And talk about his epic Drive-By Birthday Party (which is apparently a huge thing now!) Parenting Fails is back this week with a Qua...

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Melissa is back with her good friend Randi this week. The two girls talk about this social distancing life, and how Randi is killing the Quarantine Life. It’s always nice to hear how different families are handling this current situation, and it’s safe to say, Melissa and Randi are definitely handling it differently! And in a semi-dark Tants and Rants, Melissa talks about a traumatic even that jus...

In this podcast — whose profits go to charities helping those affected by Coronavirus — Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani are uniquely qualified to lead you through this forced quarantine situation. They are both writers who work from home. Emily was a therapist and currently is a chronically sick person (see: The Big Sick) who often has to quarantine herself, and Kumail is her main caretaker. P...

Melissa and Tye give a quick Quarantine Update - homeschooling, backyard recess….extra PE classes….Then they talk a bit about the controversy with Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler being ‘stranded’ in the Bahamas during quarantine. What are your thoughts? And are you looking for help working out during this time?? Chris Hemsworth to the Rescue! Melissa and Tye also give some show and movie recommen...

It’s easy to think celebrities live in a fairytale world: fame, fortune and access to all the best life has to offer. But what happens when we take a closer look? When we look past the titles, the stardom and the riches we’re suddenly left with stories that aren’t all that different from our own. From falling in love to impressing the in-laws to navigating married life, it seems that royal titles...

Melissa starts by giving some of her biggest complaints about this whole Quarantine situation (who else wants discounted movies??) And then Tye shares a pretty scary experience he just had! Everyone be aware of this scam - it’s a GOOD one, and one that definitely would have gotten Melissa! And what are you doing in this quarantined state? Melissa is buying electric hedge trimmers and going to town...

Melissa gives a quick update on a family tragedy their household is going through. Thanks to everyone who has reached out and thought of us and our family during this time - we truly do appreciate it! Serious stuff aside in Tants & Rants, Melissa and Tye give a quarantine update now that homeschooling has officially started. Does anyone else feel like they’re living in Groundhog Day…?? And the lis...

Alright…so we’re all in the same boat right now: Quarantined at home….with our children…with no where to go……right?! So let’s just have some fun!!! This is a Game Time Only episode so we can all (at least for a little while) forget the crazy times we are in right now!!) Starting with Guess the Actor with the Accent, we then go to Guess the 90’s Sitcom, and then head over to Guess the 90’s Saturday...

Melissa and Tye give a quick update on the ghost living in their house. Hint: Melissa has named her Helga, and they’ve become pretty good friends since then! And they get into the Coronavirus (but not for long - we see it everywhere!), but Melissa talks about how it is affecting her job….And Reality Roundup (20:17) is in this one!! They are FINALLY talking Love is Blind from Netflix, and gives som...

This is a Girl Talk Takeover episode!! Melissa’s good friend, Randi, is joining the fun (and taking Tye’s seat) as they indulge in some girl talk therapy! They discuss getting older, wiser, and (unfortunately) a little bigger…They get real about body image issues - especially as we all age - and have an open and honest conversation about all those things us ladies of a particular age are going thr...

In Tants and Rants this week, Melissa sounds like a looney toon discussing the potential of their new house being haunted. Tye doesn’t believe any of it, but Melissa does put up some good arguments….And let’s talk about the cost of ‘vacationing’ with the entire family, can we?? Melissa and Tye just want to take a quick getaway for Spring Break…and not have to pay $47k for it….And Reality Roundup i...