Don't Make Me Come Back There with Dustin & Melissa Nickerson

If you’ve ever been confused about whether Ohio is the midwest or East coast, Charlie Berens joins us today to illuminate our faulty understanding of cultural boundaries. Charlie also educates us on local birds and how to ensure their winter safety amidst providing an in-depth analysis of Dustin’s face.

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Today we are joined by Russell Cassevah, better known as the LittleBricks Charity Guy, who’s spent the recent years giving away THOUSANDS of LEGO sets to children in hospitals and homes. Russel additionally holds 3 Guiness Book of world records and shares about his passion to build up community and connection through the LittleBricks Charity.

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If you’re making a list and checking it twice for the kids, make sure to include some things you might look forward to after this holiday hurdle is past. Turns out, the after Christmas Blues sing true for many families. We throw back to poorer times in the snow with whatever it took to have a good time, the closure of our childhood amusement park, your emails, and much more. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the Don’t Make Me Come Back There Family!

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It’s that special time of year, where the dryer, closet, under the bed, or even an old fridge in your garage become the perfect mischievous hiding spot for…a child. That’s right, its terrifying raising a large family and who’s got time for Elf on a Shelf when you’re first priority is a head count?! During maybe the most stressful time of the year, parents continue to overachive and out perform their neighbors with the Christmas craze, and we’re here to say, it’s ok if you can’t! We break down pecan pie crust, Costco in your 4...

While the real ones are getting ready to chop down their own Christmas trees, we’re about to take an axe to your holiday favorites! Is it green bean casserole, Matching pajamas? Turkey for Dinner? Nothing is off limits today! Also what great technology trend has Gen Z tapped now? Your emails and more!

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Happy Turkey Day Backseaters. In case you were hoping for those last minute turkey tips, we happy today to bring to you Troy Johnson of the Food Network, to likely inform you of what you’ve already done wrong. Troy cooks up his hottest Thanksgiving takes for us, answers your questions, and reminds us all of where nostalgia REALLY comes from. You don’t wanna miss this one! 

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“Somewhere, out there…” you have some family, friends, mentors, that you’ve left behind for a place, for better or worse, that needed your family to go. And, it stings, wondering what would have been, and maybe it haunts you…for years. On a lighter note, we celebrate the beauty of NCAA sports events, what makes Deutch Baby pancakes so special, how incredible women really are, your emails and reviews and more!

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“Somewhere, out there…” you have some family, friends, mentors, that you’ve left behind for a place, for better or worse, that needed your family to go. And, it stings, wondering what would have been, and maybe it haunts you…for years. On a lighter note, we celebrate the beauty of NCAA sports events, what makes Deutch Baby pancakes so special, how incredible women really are, your emails and reviews and more!

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When it comes to paying attention, there’s no ignoring the incredible impact our guests Penn and Kim Holderness have had on countless families living with an ADHD diagnosis in their family, our included. We share why theater kids still rule and why the drama practice is worth it, how to write a book about ADHD while having ADHD, raising teenage girls during halloween, your questions for the holderness family and more! 

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Shockingly, it seems horror movies are not only increasingly horrific these days, but even becoming more popular! Why? Let’s just say that perhaps anxiety is more friend than foe, and that’s pretty scary these days. Happy Halloween everyone, today we break down the most wanted halloween bucket candy-for parents, if millennials have gone too far with decorations, your spooky emails and more! 

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We’ve had some time to reflect on the past hours backseaters, amidst the heartbreaking Mariners loss, it’s called us into reflection about what makes this game so darn great. Is it the timeless summer golden hours at a glorified park? The smell and chant of hot dogs? Or the shouting of parents at T-ball games? Or all of the above? Through misty eyes, we consider this great enigma while also trash talking bank lobbies, AI, and sharing some of your greatest baseball memories.

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Of the many toys that one parent could buy another parent for their kids, there is really one type of toy that really says, “I don’t like you.” Mal Hall joins us to share his many takes on raising littles, why bubbles have created lazy parents, getting hurt in your forties, and the years leading up to his first special dropping OCT 21! Catch him on tour with Anjelah Johnson this month at https://malhall.com/ 

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There are few places in the US that leave us awe struck, and the venue where Billy Joel holds the records for more performances at 150 and counting is not only baffling but inspiring. That’s right, Dustin went to Madison Square Garden to tag along to Nate Bargatze’s 3 sold out nights with non other than the great Jimmy Fallon. We get into the peaks and valleys of New York touring, Mel’s recent Art Class, strict rules for the Royal Family at dinner time, and so much more actually.  

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Ok backseaters, we’ve always wanted that one friend at a party who knew more facts about one species than your typical human would contain and we GOT HIM today, Give a warm welcome to the most humble and at one-time top 900 nationally rated golfer, Joe Zimmerman! What’s the smartest bird? What’s the dumbest bird? What Bird should we all adore? Who sings the best songs? All of these are deeply considered and more on today’s podcast.

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There are few accomplishments in one’s life that really leaves a mark, and when you can say that you know the host of the Emmys and that he also knows you, is something that was not on our life’s bingo card. We were delighted to accept an invitation to the Emmys…after party, and today we fill you in again on what it’s like to have one foot on the red carpet, and the other foot in the school pickup line. 

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Who’s fault was it?! Is it PSL’s, or Han Solo Fashioned Millenials on Social Media? Is it the fragrance of warm spices or the PTSD of the summer’s end and vacations gone?! Whatever it is, one thing is for sure, the season of Fall is popular. We’ve got the data and the psychology and I hope you’re ready for why we forget any other Holiday by comparison. It’s everyone’s oldest child season. We also ask if you’re an “in the weeds” or “in the clouds person”. Your emails and more!

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Between Boomers who get wealthy by cheap decisions and Gen Z who’s perfectly happy seemingly doing nothing, us millennials get the gift of opening our homes to them both, at the expense of our square footage and overly willing need to please our families. That’s right, multigenerational households are ON TREND! We also break down your reviews, Kindergarten dro-poff comparisons, young parents who know it all, and much much more.  

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It’s time to kiss those tans, vacations, and sand in the van goodbye, because school is BACK baby. As we embark on yet another year of sports, homework. Tears, and fears, we wouldn’t leave you hanging without some peer to peer advice.  We’re still recovering from Joel’s school drop off, raclette cheese, your emails and reviews and more!

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When it comes to the Bad Boys of Comedy, Mike Vecchione may not be your first thought, but her on the Nateland Podcast Network, He’s the spiciest bite of comedy we’ve got! He brings us journey on his time as a teacher and educator, his hottest takes on take down and shock content on YouTube, the woes and wos of modern comedy and much more.

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Backseaters, our journey on the show has been expecting this road trip for a while, and while we’ve seen it coming for months, and it still feels sudden. Our oldest gets dropped off at college and much to no one's surprise, it is a 0/10 experience. We’ve been shedding tears on social media with you, and this episode is no exception so grab those tissues and hold your children tight as we bear our parenting souls with you today. We also share your emails and chat about tech support.

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Today we answer the age old question, what it is really like going from no children to many children. As many of you know, it’s not a clear and straight answer, but one thing is for sure, once you’ve hitched your engine to 3 or 4 train cars, that carpool lane becomes a thing of the past. In addition, we answer your emails, break down the real purpose of the PTA, explore this week’s trend, Lulu Boo Boo, and more. 

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If you’re that parent that sorta accidentally maybe kinda let your youngest watch Deadpool, or Chucky, or the Dark Knight in a moment of weakness amidst your teens begging you for attention in this fashion, it’s ok. We see you, we ARE you. That being said, we’ve got a lot of demand from you backseaters for how we’d rate those superhero movies for families and we’re doing just that today and more!

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In honor of her official series kickoff on Netflix TODAY, we are delighted to be joined by the great Leanne Morgan on today’s show. Leanne has paved the way for us as parents, having survived sending kids off to college through perimenopause, suffered volleyballs to the head and endless whistles are countless weekend tournaments, and found great success as one of our most beloved comedians of our current age. If we could, we’d gladly accept an adoption if she’d ever be willing to take us.

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So you’ve got littles under 11 and you think sand in the van is the worst part of summer backseaters? Just wait til the brooding grind of a bored 16yo without a car, sense of summer joy, or the sleep schedule of a bear? They don’t know it, but It’s not your fault. We explore how summers can shape teens for the better, the health benefits of Nerd Clusters, ADHD, Cheese Based Meals, your emails and more! 

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On the count of 3, name the first thing you think of when it comes to State Fairs…One…Two…and if it’s not Corndog, you are all wrong, backseaters! For those who said anxiety, germs, and questionable animal smells, this episode is also for you. Let us know how you’re enjoying those life-threatning rides or deep fried [insert anything here] treats this summer. In addition we get to some of your emails and more!

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For the very first time, we are excited to not only have Nic Novicki on the podcast today, but that it’s also happening WHILE the Little People of America Conference is happening in San Diego! I mean, this is basically LIVE TV at this point. We had a wonderful time joining him at the conference earlier this week and we get into the comedy show he hosted, the incredible sacred community we got to participate with, why AI elevators are a terrible idea, and much more!

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In observation of the Holiday week, flight delays, lost backpacks, and competing travel schedules we’re happy to bring you this throwback episode to get you ready for those summer road trips! Join us again next week for all new episode of Don’t Make Me Come Back There!

I hope you brought an extra pair of clothes on the carry-on backseaters, because our podcast journey may be delayed, on the rails, off the rails, canceled, or producing those traveling toots. One way or another, we’ll make it together, one joke at a time. In the spirit of per...

With Summer upon us you know what that means? Road Trips. And what road trip is complete without a mass duffle of gas station snacks causing carpet crumbles, melted candy on the dash, and the smell of vacuum sealed dried meats. We’re here to deliver your fan favorites this week in our Gas Station Snacks Bracket, voted upon by YOU on the Facebook Fan Page. The results, are haunting. 

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Amusement comes in many forms backseaters, and while our show like so many is fun for the whole family, we’re certainly know that it’s definitely not for teens. Is it too much for ask for just a touch of connection, even with a touch of side eye. Well, while we navigate that tension we also answer you emails and take a look back on fathers day!

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Today we venture in the bazaar that is all things Volleyball Tournaments. Full of surprises, heckling with vendors, a variety of smells, non stop sound, and a sea of activity only for the brave to venture. Watch out for those wild serves though! In addition Mel gets the giggles, Dustin leaves her in Vegas to escape his responsibilities and much more!

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As we get closer to Father’s day, 3 words come to mind that we’d love to hear from our mother’s, sisters, or even a friend on facebook, relayed, from your own dads…We share that deep sentiment with our friend and hitchhiker today, Derrick Stroup! We get into his early life talents in sports, but also theater? His parents personality dynamics, and so much more!

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If we don’t say it enough, let us say it again, we are SO grateful for you, backseaters. For showing up, sharing the show, and  spreading the laughs with us week after week. And speaking of gratitude, you can thank today’s guest Anjelah Johnson for hopping on with us today to talk about her own newfound motivation for giving thanks. In addition, she talks to use about taking her family on tour, having one foot in and one foot our of the industry, why Hollywood gives her the ick, how she was the first viral bit comedian, and much...

They said we’d never do it. They said, it “seemed unlikely” that it could be good…Well, today backseaters, buckle up, we’re putting our taste buds to the test with a strong round of instant coffee tastings! We pair that with a breakdown on why Nordstrom Rack is a necessary errand on the weeknight date list, how birthing humans may be the greatest human flex out there, your emails, and more!

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Greg Warren returns to the show with all new moves, chants, and pom poms in hand. There’s no denying that Greg goes above and beyond for his bits, and today is no exception. We hear about his no lose attitude, dehydration problems, and much more!

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Can you hear me now? Shake your head yes if you’re millennial who rarely has technology issues? All of you, well, that’s one thing Brad Upton would agree we’re all good at, for better or worse! Brad joins us today to share his incredible mid-life as a professional track athlete, racing horror stories, current coaching perspectives, and lifelong comedy career. The Seattle native also shares a rare look into his origin story where even Bill Nye the Science Guy makes an appearance. 

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Can you hear me now? Shake your head yes if you’re millennial who rarely has technology issues? All of you, well, that’s one thing Brad Upton would agree we’re all good at, for better or worse! Brad joins us today to share his incredible mid-life as a professional track athlete, racing horror stories, current coaching perspectives, and lifelong comedy career. The Seattle native also shares a rare look into his origin story where even Bill Nye the Science Guy makes an appearance. 

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Across America, countless families with kids share the joys, tears, and flags of none other than Little League. Gotta cancel spring beach plans for a game? No problem! Missing church for post-season playoffs? Save me a seat! We breaks own what makes little league so fantastic, Mel drops a sizzling take on hotel buffets, we share your cry kit movies list, and much more!

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Word on the street backseaters is Steven Rogers is dating again and we’ve got to make some decisions together; is having two cats and being single a red flag? Does he talk about being a comedian on a first date? Is it actual a good things to “be yourself”? We also determine how to stop the Chicken Jockey craze caused by the Minecraft movie’s wild success, talk about our amazing stay at the prestigious Songbird Penthouse in Nashville, what movies make Steven’s “Cry Kit”, flying with an unforgettable family on Southwest, and more! Check out Steven on tour at http...

What’s better than a warm summer day, cold beverage in hand, towel in the other, on your way to the pool for what is usually a good time, unless it’s for your first swim lesson in front of your kids, other kids, and other speedo sporting aquamen just trying to get some laps in between meetings. Well, that’s was Brian Bates experience and he can’t wait to tell us all about it. Breakfast gives us the update on raising a kid as an older adult, ,how his comedy has changed, potty training, and much more. 

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Parents of small children, where are you right now? In your car? In the snow? Rain? The pit of despair? Has the light and glimmer of a hope to be a glorious parent faded from your eyes? Well, Chappell Roan has an opinion about that and so do we! We descend into her hot to go take on this in addition to some weekend college visit recap, and your emails.
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Backseaters, scoot on over for today’s hitchhiking fun uncle, John Crist! He arrived early on the call and ready to dive into our chat on sending reels to your loved ones, self-reflection and validation, picking and winning fights on social media, sports parents in the group texts, gossip, and what Mel really thinks about during communion.

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It’s that special tournament time of year back seaters, where we come together to pick our top four favorite um, snacks that we love to steal from our kids lunches? That’s right. We asked you, what are the best kids snacks that you love to eat, and we put together an incredible bracket to decide which snack rules them all! We break down the top 16 snacks round by round, and get to a couple a couple emails. 

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If you’re are the kind of person that really loves your weekends backseters, then I’d  strongly advise against kids. Now, on the other hand, if you’re a fan of cults, then having kids who play travel sports is your ticket through those heavenly gates of parenting. We break down Mel’s weekend of Volleyball and Dustin gets the small town treatment in Nebraska like no other. 

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It's not for the weak, it's not for your teacher, grandparent, neighbor, or friend. You guess it yet? It's puke. Coming off 7 days of in home mayhem and a tornado of liquids, Mel brings us her top tips for making it through the trenches, rubber gloved and bleach blasting your way to victory. We also get into your emails and more. 

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When it’s below 30 in Minnesota, it’s the kind thing to pickup those stranded highway hitchhikers and we did just that! We caught Kelsey Cook and her cat Mia on the show today to hear all about her new midwest life, her parents incredible careers and successes, totally normal life with her boyfriend Chad Daniels, and more. In addition, Mel prepared the most amazing Girl Scout Cookie and Coffee pairing experience provided by Public Square Coffee, including 9 tastings and our response and ratings! 

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The great Aaron Weber joins us today on show, and was he late? Sure was. Do we care? Nope. When you’ve gotta newborn in in tow, you get a pass on basically, everything. He shares all about his newfound parenting revelations, embraces car seat safety, we answer if we have a favorite child, your emails and more!  
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That very special lovey dovey romantic day is upon us and if you need that sorta over-the-top self affirming song and dance to show love to that special someone, then we’re glad you’ve got that. We may take a different approach, and you’ll just have to listen to check out that hot take because today, we’re digging into all your Holiday Hot Takes for Valentine’s Day.
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You probably didn’t notice, but Buzzfeed was so kind to let us know that a study on Middle Children, and their observable adult character traits, is going Viral this week! We’re excited for Mel to confirm or deny if the data stacks up, and let us know your thoughts on the Facebook group. In addition, we break down our weekend in Vegas with Nateland and Dustin’s upcoming appearance on MLB Network and The Social in Canada. We also want to know your household pet peeves (IE clean dishes, bathroom, etc).
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It’s been a journey backseaters, but Dustin is happy to report that after 20 years of marriage that he did eventually begin to carry his fair share around the house! And of course, there is still PLENTY of room for improvement. In addition to  sharing how that shakes out these days, we get into some bad advice for first-time flyers, TV shows that are too scary, KC Chiefs Fatigue, Girl Scout cookies, Senior year tears, your emails and more! 

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What do Glamour shots, Cinnabon, a Gorilla, and D2: The Might Ducks all have in common? - You guessed it, the Mall. And thanks to Gen Z, they are on the rise and showing no sign of slowing down. This week, Dustin returns home from his weekend out with Taylor Tomlinson, Mel braves a 12hr Volleyball/College Visit to Orange County, TikTok returns, we breaks down Why Gen Z loves the mall,  Bingo Dingos on Wicked and Marvel’s Daredevil, your emails and more!

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Well January certainly claimed it’s name as the worst month this year. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families effected by the LA Fires, First Responders, and sending tons of encouragement to everyone out there volunteering and helping however they can. In addition this week, we take sometime through misty eyes to update you on our son’s Senior Year progress, Why Gen Z is taking the clean road to life, you emails and more!
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We’re back and even though it’s Thursday, it sure feels like a Monday, because it’s January. All of a sudden, everything you ever planned and postponed in December, is HERE! Piles of tasks, appts, and reminders that you emptied your bank account at Christmas, Holiday parties, and to your kids. Well, join us in our misery, as we recap the tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, break down the last 4 days or marital tension, Dustin’s comedy corner, your emails and more!

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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or however you celebrate, we asked you for you favorite clips over the past two years, so we brought a few of them together for you today in our first Listener’s Choice Best Of… and then come on back after the new year with an all new episode.

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The Hot Takes continue as Christmas quicky approaches backseaters. You continue to send the heat, as we break down your submissions like, is Thanksgiving better than Christmas?, Two Christmas trees, Are socks a good gift?, and who’s actually enjoying Elf on a Shelf?

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We asked, you delivered, backseaters. Today, we bring you the first batch of your holiday hot takes and you are COOKIN! We look back on holiday fundraising for sports as teens, Dustin brings his Hottest Holiday Travel Tips, do we prefer Christmas with Teens over little kids? - PARENTAL WARNING, multiple sensitive spoiler Santa details in this episode, be advised around your young believers!

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The Christmas season is finally here and it’s truly a miracle that we even have time to do this podcast, or that you have time to even listen to it if you’re a parent. You may be the backseaters, but we see you on the frontlines waiting in dark parking lots during practices and afterschool activities, stuffing holiday cards at tournaments, and postponing all of your pre-planned December Dr. appointments. In addition, we also bring you along to our thanksgiving week trip to Fresno for our son’s state tournament, a stop over at Yosemite, Mel has an in-fli...

Today Dustin and Melissa join the Nateland podcast for Thanksgiving week! They debate whether Aaron is like a wine, whether Dustin looks like the Green River Killer, and most importantly whether the SEC or Big Ten is the superior conference. Then they eventually get into this week's topic of Road Trips by sharing tips, tools, and stories from the road.

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We asked, and you delivered, Backseaters! Today, we drop your hot takes on Thanksgiving, and you didn’t hold back. Healthy sides? Turkeyless Tables? Ribs? Let’s hear it all! We also share some exciting family news and more!

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If you’re in the dark about entertaining your kids when the time change hits, you’re not alone, backseaters. We’re happy to bring you some much needed survival advice to make it through those critical late afternoon hours when you’ve still got homework and sports to go before the days end. Also, who is it that got your kid sick this season, is Dustin interrupting Mel too much, what are your thanksgiving must haves, your emails and more!

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While we continue to recover from election anxiety on our way to Veteran’s day, we wanted to honor many of our listeners today that grew up in MIlitary families, like Melissa! From movie-like cafeteria insecurities to 2nd grade gaslighting, Mel shares with us the complexities of identity and belonging as a young daughter of an Air Force Veteran. We read your emails from your Military family experiences, we also recap our scary weekend at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights with the kids, and more! 

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It’s that time of year, and the studio got a spooky renovation! Mel really pulled out the art teacher vest vibes and went to town on the decor, and it wouldn’t be Halloween without it! Thanks for joining us today, we’ve got your responses from the Facebook Group question, “It Wouldn’t Be Halloween Without…?”. Some great stories you sent in via email, a sneak peak at Mel’s Fashion Report, Halloween Pet Peeves, and more!

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Well Backseaters, it’s been a nice 9 years with ol Ant Sandy the minivan. As much as we’ll miss the broken handles, discolored floors, decaying arm rests, and hidden under-seat snacks, we’re in the market for a new ride! Should we get another minivan? Or an SUV? We’ve got so much to consider and we need your thoughts. Let us know in the comments or at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group. In addition we’ve got a couple stranger dangers, and bingo dingos!

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We’ve been hoping and searching for a bridge, an olive branch, or some commonality us millennials can find with our Gen Zers and thanks to Spotify, we’ve arrived at such a solution. The answer may be more depressing than you expect, but serves up some nostalgic ear candy that you don’t wanna miss. Sulking aside, we’re curious about your post 20s supplements, Dustin takes on Austin City Limits, gets his first tattoo, Mel’s Tie Die weekend, your emails and more!

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Join us backseaters, by participating in ADHD Awareness month, letting us know on our Facebook Group all the wrong ways we should do about this. There’s a good chance we’ll have forgotten all about this by the time we reach the end of this show summary. For the first time, we are inviting a guest to the carpool, Greg Warren joins the show to chat about his new podcast The Consumers, co-hosted with Sean O’Brien and Tim Convy. Also, why do healthy couples spare each other social posting? Oktoberfest is too antiquated for the kids, remembering the days o...

Finally, something Gen Z and Millennials can agree on…the joys of Autumn. Turns out, when your future looks bleak and ominous, it’s not hard to overly enjoy the smell of cinnamon pinecones at your nearest grocery store this month. We want your thoughts on who is the next BIG restaurant chain to start closing. Does Mel need to get her eyes checked? Why Gen Z and Millennials align on the fall season, your emails and more! 

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In retrospect, there may be a number of different choices we could have taken to make our lives better. And becoming a Disney Adult should have been on that list. While Dustin’s Seattle sports teams continue to send him on perilous emotional rollercoasters, we also break down the nightmare of public school schedules, the difference between a mall and shopping center, 2 pounds of salmon, how raising teens is the equivalent to being sent into war, and raising young kids. 

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We’ve got a small mystery and convincingly the worst social media trend on the planet to discuss on our hands today, backseaters. We careen through today’s topics, themed homes, if Tesla invented a minivan, Mel’s late night worries, the glory of the oncoming Fall season,  how band’s could cater to parents anf families, and all the while wondering; What’s up with Mel?

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“Good morning Backseaters, this is your captain speaking wanting to let you know we’re expecting smooth skies today, and to welcome our premium pet flyers Bailey and snickerdoodle on the flight, who’ve recently earned their Gold star miles and will receive a special nail and claw lotion from our attendants as our way of saying, that’s a good dog.”  Between animals on planes and adults sleeping like cats, we’ve got a frisky episode in store for you today. Mel gets a spa treatment, the best trashcan cleaning techniques, the zoo and a movie review, your emails and more!
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It may not be a Sunday, but today Mel takes us to church backseaters. Bring and ring the handbells, because perhaps for the first time on the podcast, Dustin learns something totally new about Melissa. Between teaching us about Paper Maché, Native American headdresses, and other bad art attempts, Mel spends most of her weekend in the car. Do you also secretly wish your kid’s team would lose at Saturday sports tournaments? All that, a lot of tears, and more on today’s show.

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We’ve all sat in traffic, bad traffic, the worst traffic. But no traffic scenario compares to the school Drop-off line. Between lost grandparents and disorderly dads, is it even possible to escape that scenario with your sanity? We find out today while we also explore fun family names, illegal and dangerous lawn games, Elyse Myers, and more!

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It’s no small feat building your marriage and family for 20 years, and the Nickerons take their celebration to unexpected heights! This week, hear all about their very special surprise invitation to join Dustin’s favorite band, The Head and the Heart, on stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. We also very seriously consider where we’d rather spend our lunchtime shopping at Costco or IKEA. Why do millennials suffer from their DIY incapabilities? Your emails and more all on today’s episode.

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Back to school is upon us backseaters, and like us, did you ever feel a sense of betrayal by your favorite fall school supplies like Trapper Keeper, Lisa Frank, and Peachy folders? Was it all a scam to get us to actually like going to school? We expose the lie and more on today’s show, unpacking cities nicknames, Melissa’s arrival at her personal fashion definition, Dustin’s great south east hunt for underwear, weird clothes kids are wearing these day, your emails and more we may or may not have gotten to! 

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We have a couple admission to make first, Fort Wayne, we’re sorry. Watch for details. Secondly, is it possible to be TOO NICE? The Midwest know how to be “nice” more than anyone backseaters, but is there a limit? And, we think Dustin found it. This week, The Nickerson’s also found themselves on a lovely kayaking adventure in Chicago, moonlight hours with the cats, how kids behave on elevators, why eating out with your kids is the worst, fan email, and more!

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Remember when we were young and the Olympics were the gauntlet for super-star athletes and childhood heroes?  Not even realizing the peril of adulthood that would follow medal-less olympians, unaware of the international pay gap, and cardboard beds. Backseaters, our eyes have been opened and we can’t look away. Amidst these concerns, we also consider Target’s customer service decline, back-to-school shopping with your teens, a request for bad advise for reducing stress as a millennial parent, and a warm welcome to our new listeners that have joined us from Nateland’s world. We look forward to hearing more fr...

Hey Back Seaters and Hello Folks! This week we have a very special crossover episode of  Don't Make Me Come Back There and The Nateland Podcast. Dustin and Melissa Nickerson join the hosts of the Nateland Podcast on the new Nateland set in Nashville, Tennessee. Why the crossover episode, you ask? Because we're excited to announce that Don't Make Come Back There is becoming a part of Nate Bargatze's new media company Nateland Entertainment. Dustin, Melissa and the Nateland crew talk about what the big announcement means as well as delve into a fun discussion about parenting.  

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What’s better than a date night pop in to a Nordstrom Rack, back seaters? That’s right, when it’s next to an IKEA. There’s nothing like the windowless, clockless, maze of interiors that really stirs up the romance, and we’re here for it! This week, we listen in awe as Mel shares about her flight with all 4 kids while Dustin leisurely scootered around Missouri State with the Nate Bargatze tour and Nateland crew. What happens when your kids invade your bed at night? The Nickerson’s share about their annual trip to Hope Heals, and more! 

We’re back from our summer version of a solid 15, refreshed, and excited to keep dredging through your travel horror stories. Dustin offers  a special summer message for parents, why the pool is is for everyone but maybe not at the same time, Mel gives us a Bingo Dingo on Inside Out 2, and is Summer overrated?

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We’ve packed the water, snacks, and backup phone batteries, because while we love our children’s educational progress, there is simply no reason for arriving hours in advance for an hours long middle school graduation ceremony. Has the work even begun? While we wait, we discuss why we miss the Paw Patrol years, Mel’s 40th birthday surprise and what 40 feels like, our Joshua Tree National Park excursion, your horrible travel stories, more!

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Get ready for a fun filled summer building questionable tree forts, riding your bike for miles beyond your neighborhood, playing in ravines, and defending yourself. At least that’s how it was in the 90’s, now summers are just skincare, screentime, and questioning the vibes. Dustin reminds us how we lived fortnite, why skincare should be banned on TikTok, summer ideas for your kids, proper concert etiquette, why movies are too expensive and much more.

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I hope you brought an extra pair of clothes on the carry-on backseaters, because our podcast journey may be delayed, on the rails, off the rails, canceled, or producing those traveling toots. One way or another, we’ll make it together, one joke at a time. In the spirit of perseverance, Melissa and Dustin bring you on their 36hr endeavor to the midwest, the true strategy behind Texas-based Southwests’ boarding practices, sleeping in jeans, Mel’s musical ability, and more! 

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May Gray, June Gloom, and now July Fry? We wrapped up memorial weekend in style, Mel looks forward to her 40th birthday as Dustin looks back fondly on well, being young. Joel continues his search for vibes, Why we recommend your kids join theater, the types of comedy “old people” like, and Dustin’s “sunset hat trick”. 

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Hope you brought your hiking boots backseaters, because we’re climbing over a mountain of emotions today. Between end of year banquets, choir performances, animals that ain’t walkin’, and well, death, we’re glad you’re here for it! Prevailing the tears, we enjoy Dustin’s ghostly updates from his time in Fort Collins, how Vets make so much money, why movies are too long now, the necessity of large chain restaurants, what living in the clouds or the weeds brings to life, and actually much more if you can imagine. 

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We’re back from an incredible week at the Netflix is a Joke festival, with a full update on our activities and appearances, including Dustin’s time at Bert Kreicher 2 BEARS 5K, his time AFTER that “fun” run in a downward spiral of exhaustion, Will Farrell with a t-shirt cannon, Mel’s answer to whether she’d rather come across a man or a bear in the woods alone, Why Saturdays really set apart the parents and non-parents, a more!  

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Mother’s Day. For Father’s is it the ultimate test of loyalties? Who gets the priority, your own mother or the wife of your glorious children…whom you see everyday, and trust with your life…?  There actually could be a wrong answer here backseaters, let’s find out!  Along the way, Dustin provides some economic advice for boomers, deep dives on a box of Cheez-Its, Mel is redefining domestic titles, she let’s us know exactly what she wants for Mother’s Day, and more! 

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For 11 months, we have sweat, trained, and mentally prepared for the olympic boiler room marathon that is the month of May, backseaters. For the parents out there on the course, we see you, and you have our thoughts and prayers, and non-parent friends, we’ll take all the free meals you’ve got for us. We’ve had 3 weeks off and it shows today in our time as we cover why iPads are not for adults, why ranch is only a leading actor, all the ways that May is the worst month of the year, Mel’s furious email experien...

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If you’re riding along with us today, enjoy the shower we just installed on the back and the complimentary sleeping bags, because May has us so busy there’s no point in getting out. Where do we even begin, this show is packed with rants, jabs, and laughs on the unrelenting family schedule of the late spring season, Taylor Swift’s Era err (Enlightenment tour?), annoying grandma’s, dying in the desert, a Dingo Bingo on Guardians of the Galaxy V...

Spring Break is over and you know what that means? That right, one or all the kids are sick. Coincidence backseaters? I think not. They are also developed an excellent acting career with those hacking “coughs”, but we know better, right? Wet or Dry? We’ll let you decide. We catch up on Dustin’s run through Syracuse and his special hospitality, wild dreams and bad sleep, can you really “make it” in New York?, and how one nephew makes his aunt’s life terrible.  

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There’s a lot we got wrong all these years between raising kids, marriage, career, but the biggest surprise you ask? Theater kids are cooler than all of us. At the end of the literal day, we’re watching them sing on TV, star in the best films, and keep making weird the pinnacle of success. This week we recap our kid’s performance in the musical Annie, break down our relentless parenting calendar, bad science on plants and trees, mean teenagers, and much more!

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Backseaters, Las Vegas called and you’re looking at it’s newest Marketing Directors, because after you’ve been to Vegas 13 times in 18 years, who better than to tell you like it is than a couple ambitious parents! We’ve thought we’d seen it all, but this past week taught us otherwise. We crawled all over the Rock Rocks National Conservation Area, enjoyed some family friendly noods in Chinatown, finally went to Frankie’s Tiki Bar, we share about our incredible stay at the Aria, Dunkin’ Donuts makes an appearance on the show today, and how does one drive home at...

Buckle up backseaters because this episode is so off the rails, we have to know from you if this is a disaster sandwich or the best episode we’ve ever done. We’ll let you decide! Where do we begin? Mel is wearing hot dog pants, McDonald’s worst and also best food options, Our last visit to Skyzone ever, a relationship AITA Reddit thread, and more!

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This week backseaters, we explore the mistakes and woes of concert going as middle aged parents, Melissa’s challenging journey through OC traffic, your favorite “Hey!” songs from the Facebook Group, Mel’s Pickleball skills and more.

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It was a great Oscar week with wins from Iron Man and the guy who did The Dark Knight? Right? Get our review of the Oscars on the show today, the Nickerson’s take on Seattle, incredible kids travel technology, explaining where islands come from, our lament for Daylight Savings, Bingo Dingos are back, and emails asking for bad advice for raising children with ADHD/ADD!

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To all the Gen Z backseaters, teach us your ways of comfort, clothing, and self expression. We can trade you for some 90’s JNCOs and a hopeless future. While we burn the last of our skinny jeans, today on the show we rejoice and affirm our accountants, Mel reads a letter of rebuke for Dustin from the DMV, parents who argue with child cashiers at the snack bar, your worst car spills, and more!

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No matter who you are backseaters, one thing is for sure; you can be a model, a moviestar, a musician, or even a millionaire, and still be a basic mom. (or Dad). There is no escaping the public embarrassment, physical ailments, or messy car cleanups, we get you. Today we get into how homeschooling and “Goth kids” crossover, why Sarah Michelle Gellar is actually just like all of us, my incredible time in Grand Rapids especially with Juice by J, and more!

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We’ve done the math and it’s official backseaters, mom and dad over here have coordinated, executed, and lamented a total of 40 birthday parties for our kids and there is no sign of stopping. Is it cause for celebration?  We’ll let you decide, we’re just glad we made it this far! Today on the show, Dustin defines his style somewhere between vegan tacos and hate for water, we consider if High School is much like Toddlers living in jail, High Tea celebrations in Orange County, is therapy all it’s cracked up to be, and much more. 

It’s Valentine’s Day again, and if there’s one person we’re all thinking about today backseaters, let’s be honest, it’s Usher. Because, WOW what a halftime Super Bowl performance this weekend, right? Today on the show, we’re all jazzed up today on the best commercials we saw, what we REALLY think about Valentine’s Day as Middle-aged adult parents, Tales of the laundromat, surprise ambulance visits at Dustin’s show, and more!  

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There’s nothing worse than treating yourself, and hating the treat, backseaters. Why are we wasting our time and money, doing new things, when at the end of the day all we really want is a comfy, safe, hazy IPA? While Dustin ques up his Red robin order, Mel unveils her new eBook, we courageously try new nightlife experiences, Mel forgets a child, we consider the most monotonous parenting moments, Gen Z doesn’t want to drive (and who blames them?), we offer the best tips for teaching teens to drive from your emails, and more!

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Have you ever had that feeling? That something is behind you, among you, before you? So have we, Backseaters. And it’s name is Laundry. Has there ever been a more clear signature of adulthood than the everlasting pile of cloth, silk, whites, and darks? Of course not. This week, Mel and Dustin surpass the pile celebrating eggs on food, the differences in oranges, Mel’s viral fashion choices, why kids hate chicken spaghetti, and more!

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We’re barely keeping our heads above water backseaters, as we careen through the January slog of icy streets, snow filled driveways, and California flooding that’s just enough rain to make things annoyingly inconvenient. Speaking of inconvenient, today on the show Mel condemns Costco, we ponder God’s wrath via weather, our advice on flying with kids, useless laws, Mel’s Stranger Danger, and more!

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