Dave and Reese Charest | Funny Hosts & Couples Podcast

Manic Joy: A Funny Couples Podcast About Midlife Marriage

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Life gets weirder in midlife. Kids grow up. Bodies change. Marriage evolves. And the world keeps giving us strange things to talk about. Every week, funny hosts Dave and Reese explore everyday moments, surprising trends, and life's little absurdities through honest, hilarious conversations about life, love, and what happens when you actually talk about it. You'll laugh, recognize a little of your own relationship in theirs, and probably find yourself continuing the conversation long after the episode ends. Because the best relationships are built one conversation at a time.

Author

Dave and Reese Charest | Funny Hosts & Couples Podcast

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.manicjoy.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 135: When Did We Start Tipping for Everything? | Couples Humor on Tipping & Travel 16.11.2025

In this episode of Manic Joy, a funny couples podcast about marriage and midlife, Dave and Reese dive into the peculiar tipping culture in the U.S. after Dave returns from the UK, where tipping isn't expected on something as small as coffee. Join them as they humorously debate the origins of tipping, why Americans feel pressure to leave generous tips, and share outrageous stories including a $...

Ep. 134: Shutting Down the Government? | Funny Couples Podcast 08.11.2025

In this episode of Manic Joy, your go-to midlife podcast for couples humor and real relationship talks, Dave and Reese explore the surprising reality of shutting down the U.S. government. They break down how a government shutdown happens, its impact on everyday life—like potentially messing with your flights—and why debates over the "fine print" can bring everything to a halt. Join these funny cou...

Ep. 133: Losing My Tribute Band Religion: Couples Humor and Midlife Adventures 21.09.2025

In this episode of the Manic Joy midlife podcast, funny couples Dave and Reese share their Connecticut getaway filled with unexpected surprises. From an exciting black bear sighting to lively debates over tribute bands, they explore humorous moments and relationship dynamics that come with long-term partnership. Join this couples podcast as they navigate marriage, adult life, and the joy of shared...

Ep. 132: Routines in Relationships: Freedom or Trap? | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage 15.09.2025

In this episode of Manic Joy, a midlife podcast for couples, Dave and Reese dive into the rituals and routines that shape their daily lives, exploring whether these habits bring freedom or feel like a trap. With their signature couples humor, they share relatable stories—from the comfort of morning coffee to the chaos of lost glasses and the havoc kids wreak on the house. Laugh along as they debat...

Ep. 131: Is Your Phone Listening? | Funny Couples, Real Paranoia 08.09.2025

In this episode of the Manic Joy midlife podcast, Dave and Reese blend couples humor with a deep dive into privacy concerns: are our phones secretly listening, or is the truth even more alarming? They uncover the secrets behind identity graphs, data brokers, co-location signals, and lookalike audiences—revealing how your shadow profile really works. With their signature funny couples banter, they...

Ep. 130: Brain Fog and Life’s Messy Moments | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage 06.09.2025

Join Dave and Reese, hosts of 'Manic Joy: A Funny Couples Podcast About Marriage and Midlife,' as they return to the mic after a month away. In this episode, they dive into the birth of their new segment 'F*ck Brain,' share stories over a surprisingly great pear martini, and discuss Reese’s evolving thoughts on ChatGPT for teaching. The conversation touches on Dave’s notes-to-action workflow, fami...

Ep. 129: Coldplay Kiss Cam Drama | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage 20.07.2025

In this episode of Manic Joy, a funny couples podcast about midlife and relationships, Dave and Reese return after a summer break to sip coffee (spiked with Kahlúa) and unpack the viral Coldplay kiss cam drama. With their unique couples humor, they spiral into everything from public meltdowns to AI-written student essays. Reese shares her blood pressure saga, her obsession with internet sleuths, a...

Ep. 128: Charest Is History | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage 19.06.2025

In this episode of Manic Joy, a funny couples podcast about midlife and relationships, Reese unwraps one of the most thoughtful gifts Dave has ever given her—a subscription to History By Mail. This sparks a delightfully nostalgic and humorous conversation filled with fascinating tidbits about Jackie Robinson, Chock Full o’Nuts, Annie Oakley’s sharpshooting offer, and Johnny Cash’s presidential pen...

Ep. 127: Florida, Man | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage 18.05.2025

In this episode of our funny couples podcast, Dave and Reese dive into a Florida-themed “Would You Rather?” game packed with laughs and quirky moments, perfect for fans of couples humor and midlife stories. You'll hear about Reese's girls' trip to Florida, featuring unforgettable encounters with lizards, lost flip-flops, and the importance of a well-curated poolside routine. Plus, the couple debat...

Ep. 126: Fries, Lies & Fast Food Ties | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage 27.04.2025

In this episode of Manic Joy, a funny couples podcast about marriage and midlife, Dave and Reese dive into a hilarious and honest discussion about their fast food favorites and the quirky disputes that come with them. From fighting over curly fries to debating the best burgers, these conversations highlight the humor and real-life moments that couples experience together. Join this couples podcast...

Ep. 125: Baby, You Can Drive My Car! | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage 20.04.2025

In this milestone episode of the funny couples podcast Manic Joy, Dave and Reese celebrate their daughters getting their first cars and take a joyride down memory lane. With plenty of couples humor, they share the highs, lows, and laugh-out-loud moments of car ownership—including a few dealer horror stories and the joy of finding a good one. From champagne-colored LeBarons to minivans with TVs, th...

Ep. 124: Hope Grows in a Dump | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage 13.04.2025

In this episode of Manic Joy, a funny couples podcast about marriage and midlife, Reese and Dave take listeners on a nostalgic journey as they dive deep into the quirky world of Garbage Pail Kids. What starts as a casual conversation over a chocolate martini turns into a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of childhood memories, thrift store hunts, and unexpected treasures. This episode mixes coup...

Ep. 123: Every Body Hurts: A Midlife Couples Podcast Moment 30.03.2025

In this birthday episode of Manic Joy, Reese celebrates another year with candid reflections as she declares, "Every Body Hurts." Join Reese and Dave, a funny couples duo, as they sip coffee, dissect Vesper martinis, and reminisce about sticker club lore. They dive into the magic and cringe-worthy drama involving David Blaine and Natalia Grace, offering insightful couples humor and hones...

Ep. 122: Still Laughing Together | 22 Years of Funny Couples Moments 23.03.2025

In this meta-episode of Manic Joy, a funny couples podcast about marriage and midlife, hosts Dave and Reese take a break from their usual theme to turn the lens on the podcast itself. Over a delicious El Diablo cocktail, they dive into how AI (aka “Cathy”) helped them reflect on the show’s structure, tone, and future possibilities—from adding recurring segments like Reese’s Fun Fact or Dave’s Deep...

Ep. 121: Funny Childhood Beliefs and Midlife Quirks | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage 16.03.2025

In this episode of Manic Joy, a funny couples podcast about marriage and midlife, Dave and Reese explore the humorous side of relationships and growing older together. They kick off with funny couples humor by diving into the quirks and pains of modern life before reflecting on their absurd childhood beliefs. From Dave’s cringe-worthy trauma involving prank calls and a magic vanishing quarter to R...

Ep. 120: Funny Conversations on Relationships and Midlife | Funny Hosts, Real Talk 09.03.2025

In this episode of our midlife podcast, Dave and Reese, a funny couples duo, share their week's ups and downs, including a windy disaster that took down a tree in their yard. Over Bailey's chocolate martinis, they humorously debate the horrors of natural disasters and discuss their newfound obsession with Sunbasket meal kits (use the link for $90 off). This episode is packed with couple humor and...

Ep. 119: Chatty Cathy Strikes Again | Funny Couples Podcast 02.03.2025

Funny hosts Dave and Reese tackle midlife marriage with hangovers, choking scares, grudges, and a brutally honest Mai Tai ranking.

Ep. 118: Why Small Things Drive Us Crazy | Couples Podcast 22.02.2025

Funny hosts Dave and Reese debate midlife marriage quirks in this funny couples podcast, from grocery chaos to pumpkin spice and everyday annoyances.

Ep. 117: Happy Valentine's Day? | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage 17.02.2025

Dave and Reese kick off this lively episode with musings about dreams, bedtime routines, and their love-hate relationship with Valentine's Day. They also delve into why public declarations of love are a no-no, share a wild tale of an airport disaster involving Air Canada, and reflect on the worst gifts they've ever exchanged. Tune in for a mix of hilarity, relatable rants, and heartwarming moments...

Ep. 116: 20 Questions (Birthday Edition) | Funny Couples, Midlife Marriage 07.02.2025

Funny hosts Dave and Reese celebrate a 51st birthday in this funny couples podcast on midlife marriage, with weird questions, nostalgia, and laughs.

Ep. 115: Ransom Notes | Funny Couples, Midlife Marriage 02.02.2025

Funny hosts Dave and Reese tackle midlife marriage in this funny couples podcast, from absurd games to wild hypotheticals and questionable decisions.

Ep. 114: AI vs Real Life | Midlife Marriage, Funny Hosts 28.01.2025

Funny hosts Dave and Reese explore midlife marriage in this funny couples podcast, from AI confusion to old-school communication and real-life moments.

Ep. 113: 11 O’Clock TikTok | Funny Couples Podcast 20.01.2025

Funny hosts Dave and Reese tackle midlife marriage in this funny couples podcast, from TikTok drama to snowstorms, theater life, and everyday chaos.

Ep. 112: Interstellar and BBQ Debates | Funny Couples, Midlife Marriage 12.01.2025

Funny hosts Dave and Reese explore midlife marriage in this funny couples podcast, from Interstellar debates to BBQ reviews and behind-the-scenes stories.

Ep. 111: New Year, Same Chaos | Funny Couples, Midlife Marriage 04.01.2025

Funny hosts Dave and Reese kick off midlife marriage in this funny couples podcast, from New Year chaos to cocktails, party stories, and real-life moments.

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