🎧 Episode Summary:

Welcome back to The Radke Show—Episode 10! Join Melissa and David as they share hilarious moments from their recent family vacation, filled with misunderstandings, misheard words, and unexpected airport chaos.

Melissa dives into her latest obsession with dirty sodas (think: soda meets dessert meets heaven), and David insists her homemade version is superior to Utah’s famous Swig drinks. Get ready to write down her recipe!

Then laugh along as Melissa reveals her parents’ funniest vacation missteps: confusing ATV rides with grocery shopping, thinking the family is concerned about parakeets for dinner, critiquing Melissa’s teeth after popcorn, and debating how to properly store Lady Gaga’s meat suit. Plus, Melissa’s dad experiences the injustice of a first-class nut shortage and shares his unique theory behind the inconvenience.

Full of genuine laughs, relatable family chaos, and Melissa’s signature humor, Episode 10 will leave you smiling and craving a dirty soda of your own!

⏱️ Timestamps:

 00:00 Welcome to Episode 10

01:10 Melissa’s new dirty soda obsession

06:20 Dirty soda recipe revealed

10:50 Laverne DeFazio and the original dirty soda

13:45 Melissa’s parents and their hilarious misunderstandings

17:10 Dad confuses ATV with HEB grocery store

20:25 Mom worries about "parakeets"

22:15 Mom critiques Melissa’s teeth

24:20 Dad and Lady Gaga’s meat suit

27:45 Dad’s new best friend (who’s promptly moving away)

30:00 Rocco’s airport frustration with Noni

31:15 Dad’s first-class nut shortage incident

32:43 Closing thoughts and celebrating Episode 10

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🎧 Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Radke Show, Melissa and David dive into hilarious memories of their early marriage days—like a romantic camping trip turned nightmare, complete with waist-high grass, an abandoned school bus, and an unexpected motel stay. Listen in as they share their unforgettable whitewater rafting experience on the Olympic-famous Ocoee River guided by a suspiciously laid-back raft guide.

Melissa and David fast-forward to present-day adventures, recounting their recent destination wedding experience at Sundance in Utah, where their tubing excursion on the Provo River reveals their hilariously different approaches to relaxation.

The laughs continue as Melissa and David discuss extravagant destination weddings—including Jeff Bezos’ lavish $22 million celebration—and debate dream wedding scenarios versus practical money-saving strategies.

tick around for their entertaining and revealing game of "Kiss, Marry, Kill," featuring famous comedians. Their playful disagreements and witty banter make this one of the funniest episodes yet!

⏱️ Timestamps:

 00:00 Intro: Melissa & David's confusing show-opening ritual

02:30 Camping disaster at Ocoee River

09:50 Whitewater rafting adventure with a suspicious guide

18:20 Tubing at a Sundance wedding—relaxation vs. control issues

26:45 Jeff Bezos’ extravagant wedding compared to the average budget

30:05 Destination weddings vs. practical financial decisions

35:20 Hilarious round of "Kiss, Marry, Kill" with comedians

39:00 Closing thoughts and teaser for next episode

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🎧 Episode Summary:

This week on The Radke Show, we’re diving headfirst into the viral “Princess Treatment” video that has taken TikTok (and Melissa’s blood pressure) by storm. Melissa introduces David to the infamous video for the very first time—on air—and his unfiltered reaction is priceless.

From filet fajitas and sinus infections to cults, Kool-Aid, and close-talking Brits, Episode 8 might just be our most unhinged and honest conversation yet.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Fajitas, chimichurri, and the prep that wasn’t
03:00 – Remi’s sinus infection and the “village” that stepped in
06:40 – Cults, denim churches, and Melissa’s blue era
10:05 – TikTok’s “Princess Treatment” goes viral
13:30 – David’s waiter past meets Melissa’s people-person present
16:50 – Breaking down gender roles and entitlement in marriage
21:15 – Princess Treatment, Part 2: Melissa's biggest issue
25:40 – “Out-serve each other”: What makes relationships work
29:10 – Raising daughters vs. being the princess
31:00 – Corky from Guffman and the case of the imaginary spouse
33:10 – The British Close-Talking Marriage Argument
36:40 – Overdelivering, subscribing, and the return of the arborist

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🎧 Episode Summary:

 This one’s a wild ride.

 Melissa and David share a weekend filled with dirty sodas, interactive Squid Games, a mysterious rubber glove at a Mexican restaurant (you’ll never eat refried beans the same way again), and an unforgettable reunion with a long-lost cousin—who, it turns out, had no idea he was related to the woman his wife has been following online for years.

They also open up about co-parenting dynamics, blended families, navigating family relationships over the years, and the hilarious reality of marriage conversations that include phrases like “was the mouth still moving?”

Oh—and stay till the end for Law & Order-style bodaaay jokes and a new relationship test you’ll want to try with your spouse tonight.

⏱️ Timestamps:

 00:00 – Welcome! David’s “heavy” sit & a weekend teaser
01:20 – Friday night fun: IMAX, games & dirty sodas
06:15 – The rubber glove in the beans story 🤢
10:00 – Melissa’s cousin reunion after 30 years
14:55 – Melissa’s anxiety vs. David’s chill
19:25 – Reconnecting with family — the surprise moment
21:30 – Cousin’s wife realizes Melissa is “the lady I follow”
24:10 – Book signing for family & wrapping up the visit
25:35 – Co-parenting talk: Jennifer Garner, swirled families & blended homes
29:00 – Family merging: regrets, early marriage dynamics & holidays
32:45 – A message to newlyweds: sharing family time
34:30 – The Law & Order “dead bodaaay” game 🔍
36:25 – Closing: leave a review, subscribe, and final laugh

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🎧 Episode Summary:

Welcome to another glorious episode of The Radke Show where we cover life’s most pressing questions—like, why are there bathrooms that open directly into public spaces?! We kick things off with a hilarious story involving a tiny Mexican bakery, a big lunch, and one man’s bathroom panic. (Spoiler: It wasn’t David this time.)

Then, we dig into the weird ways we do and don’t watch TV as a couple—because some shows just hit differently when you’re alone (or when your spouse tries to sell you on them with wild plot twists). From The Waterfront to The Mortician to The Poop Cruise, we share what we’ve been watching, what we recommend, and what absolutely traumatized us.

Plus, a new game that had us both cracking up: “I Make the Face, You Make the Sound.” You won’t want to miss David’s “doy.”

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & the "head girlfriend in charge" story
01:45 – Melissa’s childhood best friend and camp drama
04:40 – David’s experience with friend breakups
06:20 – Friendship expectations: kids vs. adults
09:10 – Learning to set boundaries as adults
12:00 – Melissa's emotional fallout from losing a friend
14:30 – Rebuilding female friendship as grown women
17:10 – Women friendships vs. men's simple dynamics
19:00 – "You don't have to be everything for everyone"
21:00 – On grief and complicated friend breakups
23:30 – David’s one good friend philosophy
25:10 – What to teach your kids about friends
28:00 – Friends who can pick back up instantly
30:00 – Melissa’s encouragement to the lonely
32:00 – Closing: subscribe, review, and final thoughts

🎬 Streaming Shows We Are Talking About:

On Netflix:

The Waterfront / Outer Banks / Ozark / The Diplomat / The Lincoln Lawyer / The Residence / Animal Kingdom / Trainwreck

On HBO Max:

Succession / The Mortician

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🎧 Episode Summary:

In this hilarious (and wildly relatable) episode of The Radke Show, Melissa and David lay down the law on what they are absolutely not doing this summer — or possibly ever again. From refusing to go on picnics to waging war on tucked shirts, they share their growing list of summer non-negotiables. Spoiler: water parks did not make the cut.

You’ll hear about Rocco’s continued unemployment saga, why David might end up frying chicken at McDonald’s, and the $1,000 breakfast bill that nearly caused a dad to spit out his Disney mimosa. Melissa also debuts her viral “Summer Absolutely Nots” video, and let’s just say: bras, parades, and potlucks are officially cancelled.

Stick around for a ridiculous game segment that David ruins by being too dang clever.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome Back: Owen Wilson vs. Oliver North
2:40 – Rocco Still Doesn’t Have a Job
9:00 – Summer Without Allowance = The Audacity
12:30 – Menopause, Money, and Marlboro Reds
18:20 – Melissa’s “Absolutely Not” Video Debuts
26:00 – What We’re Not Doing This Summer (Water Parks, Tucked Shirts, Picnics)
33:30 – Disney Breakfasts & Grandpa Sweat
41:50 – Are Core Memories Worth the Price?
49:00 – Secret Shoppers and Hard Rock Café Flashbacks
55:00 – Game Time: Get the Can Out of the Cup
1:00:00 – Radke Show Exit Strategy: “The Bees Are Coming!”

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🎧 Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Radke Show, Melissa and David tackle their most pressing crisis yet: figuring out what to wear to a semi-formal wedding. Spoiler alert—no one agrees on what that even means. From dress code debates to Anthropologie misfires, bass-guitar bellies to BuzzFeed weddings gone wild, they cover it all.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get more unhinged? Enter “Radke Reacts,” where their kids send them viral TikToks to watch cold on camera—featuring one ginger party crasher and one disappearing grandpa. Yes, really.

💬 Let us know in the comments: What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve seen at a wedding?

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Polish vs. Polished
3:30 – Formal Wear Panic: What Does “Semi-Formal” Even Mean?
10:10 – Dress Shopping Drama & Mom’s Brutal Honesty
17:20 – Dressing David (Or Trying To)
22:00 – Wedding Regrets & Would You Marry a Stranger?
31:00 – Radke Reacts: Birthday Party Sabotage & Sinkhole Shenanigans
38:50 – Wrap-Up & The Kids Are Definitely Not Alright🔗 Listen to The Radke Show:

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🎧 Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Radke Show, things go off the rails in the best way. David recaps his battle with an abscessed tooth like he’s the first person to ever survive one, while Melissa details her days of making soup and serving sympathy (with a little side-eye).

The conversation quickly pivots to parenting dilemmas, like what to do when your daughter’s phone blows up on day one of summer camp, and how honest is too honest when talking to your kids about things like sex, drinking, and the danger of whitewater-jumping with your iPhone tucked in your bra.

Melissa opens up about wanting to do better than her parents did when it comes to transparency and tough conversations — but not wanting to approve risky choices either. It’s an honest, funny, and thoughtful episode that will have parents nodding along and laughing out loud.

And of course, Melissa closes it all out with a game: “Who Said It: David or Melissa?” Spoiler — “We forgot the baby’s topper” was not about a child.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome to Episode 3 + David’s Tooth Drama
7:00 – The Cowboy Dentist and Soup for Days
12:15 – Remi’s Phone “Blew Up” at Camp
17:45 – Did She Fall in a Lake or Just Have It in Her Pocket?
23:10 – Are There Really No Accidents?
28:00 – “Accidents Happen, Yeah Yeah” – Taylor’s Family Wisdom
34:50 – Will Smith Parenting Philosophy: Honesty Over Everything?
41:30 – Talking to Your Kids About Sex, Safety & Honesty
52:00 – What We Were Never Told (but Should’ve Been)
58:00 – “Who Said It?” Game: David or Melissa?
1:10:00 – A Foot Pedal, A Table, and Non-Fat Clothes (Podcast Wishlist)

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TODAY IS THE DAY!!!

David and I invite you to listen to the TWO FULL EPISODES that we have released on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to your podcasts.

And for your viewing pleasure we invite you to watch us on YouTube.

Go ahead and subscribe to all these places so you don’t miss a single thing. Because this week we have MORE FULL EPISODES dropping this week!!!

Man, we’d love it if you’d go ahead and subscribe to our podcast or YouTube channel and even leave us a review. You have no idea how much this helps our traction.

Our hope is to bring you family friendly entertainment every single week. We want to make you laugh, make you scream at the screen and inevitably make you feel less alone in your relationships, family and of course, your marriage. We hope we are an encouragement to you; even if that encouragement is “dang, I’m doing better than them.” You probably are! No doubt!

Check out the teaser trailer for more of what you can expect to see & hear, on The Radke Show Podcast.

Love,

Melissa & David

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