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

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

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.

Episodes

Nate Hosted the Emmys (and we attended the after party)

September 25, 2025 • 62 mins
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. 

Tell Us your ...
Mark as Played

The Rise of Fall

September 18, 2025 • 63 mins
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...
Mark as Played

Multigenerational Households

September 11, 2025 • 59 mins
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...
Mark as Played

Back to School Hacks

September 4, 2025 • 66 mins
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!

Enjoy the show!

Let us know your best back to school tips at the Dustin N...
Mark as Played

Comedy and Teaching with Mike Vecchione

August 28, 2025 • 62 mins
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.

Enjoy the show!

Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook G...
Mark as Played

Dropping Your Kids Off at College

August 21, 2025 • 60 mins
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...
Mark as Played

Can You Have Too Many Children?

August 14, 2025 • 60 mins
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. 

Enjo...
Mark as Played

What is the Best Superhero Movie for Families?

August 7, 2025 • 66 mins
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!

Enjoy the show!
<...
Mark as Played

Raising Kids with Leanne Morgan

July 31, 2025 • 56 mins
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...
Mark as Played

Your Teen Doesn't Hate You, it's Summer.

July 24, 2025 • 68 mins
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! 

Enjoy the show...
Mark as Played

Are State Fairs for Everyone?

July 17, 2025 • 64 mins
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!

Enjoy th...
Mark as Played

Little People of America Conference with Nic Novicki

July 10, 2025 • 64 mins
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 elevat...
Mark as Played

REPLAY - The Nickerson's Trip from Hail

July 3, 2025 • 53 mins
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, cance...
Mark as Played

The Best Gas Station Snacks of 2025

June 26, 2025 • 65 mins
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. 

Enjoy the show!

Join us at...
Mark as Played

Father's Day and Mail Bag

June 19, 2025 • 65 mins
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!

Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.fac...
Mark as Played

The Chaos of Volleyball Tournaments

June 12, 2025 • 58 mins
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!

Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://w...
Mark as Played

From Football to Theater with Derrick Stroup

June 5, 2025 • 45 mins
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!

Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group...
Mark as Played

Practicing Gratitude with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

May 28, 2025 • 56 mins
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 ...
Mark as Played

Parentings Essentials: Instant Coffee & Nordstrom Rack

May 22, 2025 • 61 mins
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!

Got a Favorite Thrift store...
Mark as Played

Wrestling & Cheerleading with Greg Warren

May 15, 2025 • 61 mins
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!

Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy
Enjoy the show!
Watch the show every week over at Nat...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

    Stuff You Should Know

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

    True Crime Tonight

    True Crime Tonight

    If you eat, sleep, and breathe true crime, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT is serving up your nightly fix. Five nights a week, KT STUDIOS & iHEART RADIO invite listeners to pull up a seat for an unfiltered look at the biggest cases making headlines, celebrity scandals, and the trials everyone is watching. With a mix of expert analysis, hot takes, and listener call-ins, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT goes beyond the headlines to uncover the twists, turns, and unanswered questions that keep us all obsessed—because, at TRUE CRIME TONIGHT, there’s a seat for everyone. Whether breaking down crime scene forensics, scrutinizing serial killers, or debating the most binge-worthy true crime docs, True Crime Tonight is the fresh, fast-paced, and slightly addictive home for true crime lovers.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Explore

iHeart

Live Radio

Podcasts

Artist Radio

Exclusives

News

Features

Events

Contests

Photos

Information

About

Advertise

Blog

Brand Guidelines

Contest Guidelines

Subscription Offers

Jobs

Get the App

Automotive

Home

Mobile

Wearables

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.