Makin' it with the Mackins

New year, new us…kinda! This episode was a labor of love, from “lifestyle changes” to merch, drinking or not drinking. Christmas cleanup and fails, Danielle’s obsession with Bridgerton and how that works out well for Mackin. Mackin has been working his dick and balls off lately. Speaking of hard working, Danielle’s roller skates have been put to good use. So much has happened and Mackin has his fi...

Season 2! We kick off the new year and new season with the matriarch of our family, the infamous Jackie Scinta! In this episode, Jackie writes (rights) a few wrongs, shares stories from her childhood that laid the foundation for Danielle’s upbringing. We talk about how Christmas is her season and what it’s like being Gah!

We compiled all of the best moments throughout this tumultuous year and our first season for your listening pleasure. We hope it makes you laugh not just at us but with us! We’re so grateful to each and every one of you who listen and hope you stick with us in Season 2.

We hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas! In this episode, we talk about pre & post-Christmas and how makin’ it magical and shit involves a lot of liquor, patience, and roller skates! Mackin talks about his experiences at the park with the kids. No rankings this week but we have some good stuff from Viv.

It’s only been 4 days but it feels like an eternity. Wait till you hear about our week. Danielle is a little bit of a bitch and she is okay with that but she is not okay with being called a little bit “mean.” We attended an intimate gathering of friends that was wonderful but ended in fireworks. We share a little bit about our kids and our vision for this podcast.

Ya know what? Zearn is bullshit. We’re really feeling it in this episode as 2020 begins to come to a close and we start Christmas activities. Danielle’s been watching the British Britain Channel and she’s pissed at Mackin for working so much. We end this episode with Mackin’s rankings.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Danielle’s brother is here for it! In this episode, you will get to know 1. That Danielle has a brother. 2. A little bit about growing up a Scinta. There are lots of stories and fun insights about their childhood. Enjoy!

This episode is in true “Makin’ it with the Mackins” style - all over the place! We talk about everything from dick pics to Mackin’s inability to receive a gift, even though it’s his dominant love language. We also need your help, we had an unexpected blessing and we want to pay it forward with Christmas this year. We close it off, as usual, with Mackin’s Rankings.

After a long Thanksgiving break, Danielle talks about decorating for Christmas, a forgotten anniversary, and how hard it is to say goodbye…when you’re in the middle of a fight. Taking our kids out in public has become a challenge, as well as Leo.  Make sure you listen to Mackin’s “Child of the Week Rankings" to find out why.

Listen, as we talk to our good friends and expecting parents, JJ and Alex on the phone. They ask us off-the-wall questions around parenthood. And we share our honest opinions. We reminisce and get these two ready for their baby girl.

Tonight, we had no idea what we were going to talk about. So, we just started talking. COVID, college days, Stockbroker Todd, being an angry drunk and of course Mackin’s Child of the Week Rankings.

All things COVID and bunch of other tangents about Halloween costumes and serial killers.

Negative test results give us a huge sigh of relief considering the crazy week we’ve had. All of our “what if” scenarios cause fights and panic in our home. Danielle gets evicted from her Mom’s house temporarily and in case you didn’t know, Danielle has a brother. Mackin finishes up with his rankings and we briefly discuss how we discipline our kids…then listen to Part 2 for the plot twist.

In this episode, we talk about why Mackin can buy his own mother fuckin' paper towel holder. Danielle has been listening to a book. Mackin shares his perspective on Halloween and why he is such a Halloween Scrooge. Mackin brings this exhaustive episode to a close with his rankings and this time, they're on point! 

NSFW! In this episode, we talk about sex or lack thereof... We share some hilarious stories from our bedroom. Danielle realizes how controlling she is and reveals some things that make Mackin very uncomfortable. We always make sure that we share our gratitude with our listeners, thank you so much! Don't worry, Rankings will be back next episode.

In this episode, Danielle relives the birth stories of the kids and Mackin struggles to rank our children because they were all hard this week.

Listen closely to this episode because we are doing a GIVEAWAY! September 30th is International Podcast Day and we want to give one of our listeners a gift! Danielle went away for a bachelorette weekend and Mackin stayed home with the kids. We discuss bachelor and bachelorette parties and how they have played out in our relationship. Then Mackin wraps Episode 14 with his Child of the Week Rankings...

In this episode, you'll hear us talk about how much bedtime sucks and celebrating Vivienne's 6th birthday. Danielle tells the story of us finding out that we were having twins. Then Mackin wraps it up with his Child of the Week Rankings.

In this episode, we talk about the uncomfortable topic of money, Viv's bougie birthday and Mackin's Child of the Week rankings. 

This episode is jam-packed! We sit down and interview our two oldest children, Dominic and Vivienne. Mackin acknowledges his loud-breathing, again, and we bought a bike. We close things out with the Child of the Week Rankings. Thank you for listening.

In this episode, we touch on our experience with distance learning and answer more questions from listeners. We talk about therapy. Why we started going, why we still go and how it's helped us.  Oh yeah, and we're entering a competition. 

In this episode, we go in deep, deep detail talking about the intricacies of going on a trip with four kids. How they're a terrible idea and somehow worthwhile in the end. Miserable and memorable all at the same time. Then, in Mackin's rankings, we learn why Dean will not be allowed to come on trips with us anymore. We hope you enjoy our pain!

In this episode, we talk about our experience with friendships and how having a family (sometimes) makes you a shitty friend. Questions that you had, we started to answer. And of course, Mackin's...drum roll please, Child of the Week Rankings!

We barely made it to this episode this week, you’ll see why when you get to the Child of the Week Rankings. From packing for a trip to changing light bulbs, hopefully, you’ll laugh alongside us, if you can get through Danielle’s tangents. Thanks for sticking around for this shitshow.

This episode you won’t hear much from Mackin when Danielle and her dad get together. But nonetheless, it’s heartwarming and funny to hear from her dad that grew up in entertainment and their banter!