335 episodes

Family, relationships, and comedy are the things that tie us all together. Hosts Dustin and Melissa Nickerson bring us in to have a laugh about it all.

Each week they dive into the funny realities of parenting, marriage, childhood, siblings, and so much more. It's funny, and a little a bit serious. The best way to handle family.

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

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 917 Ratings

Family, relationships, and comedy are the things that tie us all together. Hosts Dustin and Melissa Nickerson bring us in to have a laugh about it all.

Each week they dive into the funny realities of parenting, marriage, childhood, siblings, and so much more. It's funny, and a little a bit serious. The best way to handle family.

    The Nateland Crossover

    The Nateland Crossover

    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.  
    Catch us every week now over at the Nateland Podcast Network: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzAzMoLwjQTuyqu2QFFzvQQ
    Enjoy the show!
    Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy
    Watch the new comedy special, Runs in the Family from Dustin Nickerson | (Full Comedy Special) #newcomedy #standupcomedy : https://youtu.be/0Dybn3Atj9k
    Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today!” https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/how-to-be-married-to-melissa/
    Give a little more and get a little more from the pod on Patreon!
    Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for the Patreon Pre Show with behind the scenes podcast rants, exclusive bonus content, and to help support the show.
    Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
    Don’t Make Me Come Back There is edited & produced in partnership with Andy Lara at http://www.andylikeswords.com

    • 1 hr 4 min
    10 Days of Nateland

    10 Days of Nateland

    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! 
    Enjoy the show!
    Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy
    Watch the new comedy special, Runs in the Family from Dustin Nickerson | (Full Comedy Special) #newcomedy #standupcomedy : https://youtu.be/0Dybn3Atj9k
    Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson.
    Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today!” https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/how-to-be-married-to-melissa/
    Give a little more and get a little more from the pod on Patreon!
    Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for the Patreon Pre Show with behind the scenes podcast rants, exclusive bonus content, and to help support the show.
    Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
    Don’t Make Me Come Back There is edited & produced in partnership with Andy Lara at http://www.andylikeswords.com
     

    • 56 min
    Summer Travel Horror Stories

    Summer Travel Horror Stories

    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?
    Enjoy the show!
    Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy
    Watch the new comedy special, Runs in the Family from Dustin Nickerson | (Full Comedy Special) #newcomedy #standupcomedy : https://youtu.be/0Dybn3Atj9k
    Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson.
    Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today!” https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/how-to-be-married-to-melissa/
    Give a little more and get a little more from the pod on Patreon!
    Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for the Patreon Pre Show with behind the scenes podcast rants, exclusive bonus content, and to help support the show.
    Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
    Don’t Make Me Come Back There is edited & produced in partnership with Andy Lara at http://www.andylikeswords.com
     

    • 49 min
    Please Stop the Middle School Graduations

    Please Stop the Middle School Graduations

    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!
    Enjoy the show!
    Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy
    Watch the new comedy special, Runs in the Family from Dustin Nickerson | (Full Comedy Special) #newcomedy #standupcomedy : https://youtu.be/0Dybn3Atj9k
    Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson.
    Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today!” https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/how-to-be-married-to-melissa/
    Give a little more and get a little more from the pod on Patreon!
    Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for the Patreon Pre Show with behind the scenes podcast rants, exclusive bonus content, and to help support the show.
    Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
    Don’t Make Me Come Back There is edited & produced in partnership with Andy Lara at http://www.andylikeswords.com
     

    • 58 min
    Fortnite & Minecraft Summers

    Fortnite & Minecraft Summers

    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.
    Enjoy the show!
    Tell us your most outrageous summer adventure as a kid at dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com or Over at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy
    Enjoy the show!
    Watch the new comedy special, Runs in the Family from Dustin Nickerson | (Full Comedy Special) #newcomedy #standupcomedy : https://youtu.be/0Dybn3Atj9k
    Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson.
    Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today!” https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/how-to-be-married-to-melissa/
    Give a little More and Get a Little More from us on Patreon!
    Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for the Patreon Pre Show with behind the scenes podcast rants, exclusive bonus content, and to help support the show.
    Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
    Don’t Make Me Come Back There is edited & produced in partnership with Andy Lara at http://www.andylikeswords.com
     

    • 56 min
    The Nickerson's Trip from Hail

    The Nickerson's Trip from Hail

    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! 
    Enjoy the show!
    Share with us your WORST family travel story at dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com or Over at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy
    Enjoy the show!
    Watch the new comedy special, Runs in the Family from Dustin Nickerson | (Full Comedy Special) #newcomedy #standupcomedy : https://youtu.be/0Dybn3Atj9k
    Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson.
    Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) today!” https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/how-to-be-married-to-melissa/
    Give a little More and Get a Little More from us on Patreon!
    Head to https://www.patreon.com/DustinNickerson for the Patreon Pre Show with behind the scenes podcast rants, exclusive bonus content, and to help support the show.
    Want to be a part of the show? Shoot us a message to dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and get your very own horrible parenting/relationship advice.
    Don’t Make Me Come Back There is edited & produced in partnership with Andy Lara at http://www.andylikeswords.com

    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
917 Ratings

917 Ratings

Danalynn222 ,

Love this podcast

Never related more to a podcast about parenting than this one! Dustin and Melissa keep it real and are a blast to listen to! Former youth pastors wife here and I love all the jokes about that as well! This podcast gives “I love Jesus but cuss a little “ vibes!

Macaddict3.14 ,

Humor Meets Heart: A Peek into “Don’t Make Me Come Back There”

“Don’t Make Me Come Back There” is a delightful podcast that offers a humorous yet insightful look into family life. Hosted by Dustin and Melissa Nickerson, the show delves into the realities of parenting, marriage, and relationships with a light-hearted approach that resonates with listeners. With a perfect blend of comedy and candid discussions, it’s a podcast that doesn’t shy away from the messy, funny, and sometimes serious aspects of family dynamics. Whether it’s discussing the quirks of theatre kids or the trials of coordinating kids’ birthday parties, Dustin and Melissa manage to find the humor in it all while keeping it real. It’s a podcast that many can relate to, making it a must-listen for those who appreciate a good laugh mixed with genuine family experiences

Daniel Smrokowski ,

Comedic Relatable Family Podcast!

I love listening Dusty & Melissa’s podcast! It’s a comedy, relatable family podcast. You can listen with your children, family and friends. Good clean family entertainment. I know their producer Andy whose wife was a guest on my podcast. I love the comments from their producer too! I absolutely recommend this podcast for the whole family—- even if you want to binge listen!

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