Makin' it with the Mackins

We’re thrilled to bring you this episode with the @BrandonFromVegas! We had such a good conversation that it turned out to be our longest episode ever—seriously, we could have kept going for hours!

So much so that we killed the camera batteries and may have lost a few minutes somewhere towards the end. We didn't stop talking though, we just swapped in some new batteries and kept going.

If you are from Vegas and not following Brandon, you need to. He’s not just a foodie influencer or your go-to realtor, he's the Dark Knight of the philanthropic world, but most importantly he is unapologetically himself. He shares his perspective of growing up a nerd in Vegas, how he met his amazing wife, Chanel, to the challenges of starting a family. Brandon doesn’t shy away from anything, let alone the "taboo" topics.

We talk about everything from societal parenting norms, the US justice system, and his favorite late-night restaurants. His candid insights offer a fresh perspective on some of today’s most pressing off-the-wall topics.

Shout out to Brandon for his transparency, candidness and just being a real one! Don’t forget to follow @BrandonFromVegas on all the platforms for some of the best Vegas food spots to hit up, real estate tips, and general good vibes.

In this episode, we kick things off with a riveting conversation around who has the most laundry, followed up with a tragic salsa spill. 


Mackin tried to insert some cultural relevance in an Olympics segment that was almost as bad as the opening ceremony.

We also discuss the quest to find a family with kids the same ages as ours to make Mackin feel like he’s not alone, and we wrap with our “Child of the Summer Rankings.”


We have a couple more episodes this season before we take a break to take care of some personal stuff but we’re excited and we can’t thank you all enough for listening!

We’re thrilled to bring you this personal and moving episode with the hilarious and highly respected Dr. Paul Wilkes, a renowned and published MD, FACOG expert in perinatal care, based in Las Vegas. Dr. Wilkes, who was Danielle's amazing doctor during her twin pregnancy, joins us for an in-depth and raw conversation about his life.

Dr. Wilkes opens up about his battle with addiction and his incredible journey to becoming one of the most esteemed perinatal doctors in the country. He shares how his faith in God played a crucial role in overcoming personal and professional challenges, including addiction and divorce. We delve into his experiences as a father to three beautiful kids, balancing a demanding career with family responsibilities.

Don’t miss this authentic and funny episode that’s sure to inspire and uplift. This incredible conversation covers everything from faith and addiction to love and private planes. We’re grateful to Dr. Wilkes for his time, and his care, and we’re grateful for all of you listening.

We are so excited to finally bring you guys this episode! We recorded this episode over a month ago but had issues with the audio. Lucky for us, Drew was kind enough to come back and run it a second time.

If you have been living under a rock and don’t know about @unlokt or @sorrynotsorry, @drewbelcher is the man behind it all. He takes us on a podcast all the way back to our college days popping bottles and open bar at Prive.

We talk about how he met his beautiful fiancee, Carolyn, and how they magically never fight. He sheds light on what it is like being a foodie with a picky eater kid.

Drew shares the secret sauce to running his social media agency, how Unlokt actually started as an app, and the recipe to success for his Sorry Not Sorry empire.

That mixed in with how he finessed the greatest podcast deal of all time, along bunch of other random and hilarious stories.

We’re so grateful to Drew for coming, not once but twice and we’re so thankful to you all for listening. Buy everything this man sells and make sure you follow him to find out whenever he drops something new because he doesn’t miss.

@drewbelcher

@unlokt

@sorrynotsorry

@eatwithlovealways

In this episode, we're joined by the fabulous Angie Jaleco – a stylist, salon owner, woman of faith, devoted mom, and loving wife.

You may recognize her from her impeccable sense of style or her thriving salon, but we first met Angie as a friend with an infectious love for life. She's not just a thriving salon owner, she's a master of juggling it all with grace, hard work, and extra hairspray to hold it all together.

We delve into Angie's journey from starting with almost nothing as “Angie the Hood-Hopper” to becoming a success in the world of beauty and business. Her story is like right out of a book – full of childhood trauma that she used as motivation to get where she is today.

But Angie's story isn't just about business – it's about faith, family, and finding the perfect balance in a chaotic world. She shares how her unwavering belief in herself and her faith have been the secret ingredients to her success.

We're so grateful to Angie for sharing her salon with us and her story with our listeners. We had so much fun talking with her and we hope you'll love hearing from her too. Thank you Angie, and thank you all for listening! 

To see and hear more from Angie, you need to follow her!

@hairbyangiemurillo

@stylewith_angelinaj

@j.wyatthairartistry

New studio, new mics, who dis?! We thought we would venture out of the comfort of our home and try recording in a new space and we had a great time! Don’t get too used to it though, because we’re going on the road.

Listen to the next episode of Real. Late. Relatable for all the details in how we’re switching things up a bit and leveling up the podcast.

It’s been a fun couple of weeks! Danielle had the amazing opportunity to guest host Aimee & Shawn in the morning on 102.7 VGS with our good friend, Aimee Thomas. She spent weeks preparing but then the day before decided to get Summerlin mom, day drunk. It wasn’t the most responsible choice but thankful everything worked out.

Mackin was fine for the most part but was definitely annoyed with certain aspects of the day. We never even talked about it… till now on the episode!

For all of you who enjoy the “Things Said After Sex” segment, we’ve decided to make it a little more interactive. Keep an eye on our Instagram stories to find out how.

We also talk about compromising different parenting styles, how strangers treat you when you have a dog vs. a kid, and what Danielle means by “encouraging wake behavior.”

Now that we are officially in our "no" era, we have a new slogan for life, we're putting the negative back in positive parenting. We hope you support us in this valiant cause.

The kids have been pretty good as of late but that doesn’t stop Mackin from picking apart their flaws and ranking them accordingly. We love you all, thank you for your continued support, and thank you for listening!

It’s been a tough couple of weeks. We were unfortunately grieving the loss of Danielle’s cousin, Nick Scinta. Nick was so amazing and such a light in our lives in his brightest moments. It’s always shocking like this when something happens but it was so beautiful to see the whole family come together to honor his life.

It wasn’t easy but we tried to transition into funnier topics, Nick definitely would have laughed! One thing we’re not laughing at, is our kids laughing. Is it just us or is kids hysterically laughing for too long the most annoying sound in the world? No? Must be just us then.

Other things we complain about are how the kids have forced Mackin into never saying yes, to anything ever again. The constant requests, complaints, and preferences have forced him and we just pray he comes around.

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As always, Mackin ranks the kids and has plenty of new birthday party theme requests from Leo. We love you all, thank you for your continued support, and thank you for listening!