5 episodes

Welcome to The Clown Car, a crazy parenting journey. If you are looking for a website full of nutritious recipes and crafts to entertain your children for hours... You're out of luck. This is NOT that kind of show. There are plenty of blogs and pinterest boards out there to make you feel like a complete failure. Our mission is to let you know that those bloggers are NOT normal. YOU are normal, and YOU ARE DOING A GOOD JOB. Parenting is hard but our goal is to figure it out... before we die. This podcast is to share our crazy ride in the clown car.



Barry and Krystle Ricks are the Ring leaders to four kids (ages 7,5,3, and 1). When it comes to parenting, they are EXPERTS at guessing, winging it, and pretending they know what they're doing. Barry works full-time as a Marketing Directing for a local business, and Krystle works full-time as a Household Engineer.

The Clown Car Krystle and Barry Ricks

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Welcome to The Clown Car, a crazy parenting journey. If you are looking for a website full of nutritious recipes and crafts to entertain your children for hours... You're out of luck. This is NOT that kind of show. There are plenty of blogs and pinterest boards out there to make you feel like a complete failure. Our mission is to let you know that those bloggers are NOT normal. YOU are normal, and YOU ARE DOING A GOOD JOB. Parenting is hard but our goal is to figure it out... before we die. This podcast is to share our crazy ride in the clown car.



Barry and Krystle Ricks are the Ring leaders to four kids (ages 7,5,3, and 1). When it comes to parenting, they are EXPERTS at guessing, winging it, and pretending they know what they're doing. Barry works full-time as a Marketing Directing for a local business, and Krystle works full-time as a Household Engineer.

    The Clown Car Ep 2

    The Clown Car Ep 2

    Join us on this episode of The Clown Car as we talk more about quarantine and the lack of good shows to watch. Your question to answer in the comments. “What show would you recommend that is binge worthy?”  Also … Continue reading →

    • 20 min
    The Clown Car 109: Back to School

    The Clown Car 109: Back to School

    Welcome to The Clown Car, the crazy parenting journey where two parents talk about how they, and you, can survive your own personal circus. Here’s what happened this week: Another long week, what did I do?, The Evil known as iPad, … Continue reading →

    The Clown Car 108: Appreciate This!

    The Clown Car 108: Appreciate This!

    Welcome to The Clown Car, the crazy parenting journey where two parents talk about how they, and you, can survive your own personal circus. Here’s what happened this week: Ugh it’s been crazy, girls camp, firework burns, Pokemon, service, frozen yogurt … Continue reading →

    The Clown Car 107: Yeah…You’re Alright

    The Clown Car 107: Yeah…You’re Alright

    Welcome to The Clown Car, the crazy parenting journey where two parents talk about how they, and you, can survive your own personal circus. Here’s what happened this week: Stomach Bug, Family Fun Day 1 and 2, Eating Battles, Laundry … Continue reading →

    The Clown Car 106: Vacation Pressures

    The Clown Car 106: Vacation Pressures

    Welcome to The Clown Car, the crazy parenting journey where two parents talk about how they, and you, can survive your own personal circus. Here’s what happened this week: Crazy night, Stressful week, school starts, Hide and seek, the love … Continue reading →

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Mom2KACT ,

Funny and real!

These are people you'd want to hang out with. Funny stories, interesting conversations, great rapport. There's no pretense, they just talk about what it's really like to be married and raise kids--and they do it with a great sense of humor. I look forward to listening each week!

Mckaysmama11 ,

Great way to start off my week!

I love listening to The Clown Car on Monday mornings while I get ready for work. The stories of the week always make me laugh!

SleepyMom78 ,

5 Gold Stars just for trying!

If you are a tired, frustrated, and loving parent this podcast is for you! These are real parents with real stories of poop, crying, and trips to Walmart. You will laugh! You will cry! I enjoy listening while doing chores, walking, or taking a much needed time out.

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