This is RV Life: A TryNsomethingnew Family Adventure

🎥 This wedding changed everything.

In this full-circle episode, we sit down with Danielle and John Mackin — the couple whose wedding kickstarted our entire video career over a decade ago. We showed up with borrowed cameras, zero experience… and that one free wedding video changed the trajectory of both our lives.

We go deep on:

• 💍 How one moment of serendipity launched a business
• 🏕️ Taking the leap into RV + world travel as parents
• 😅 Burnout, social media, and behind-the-scenes chaos
• 💡 Entrepreneurship, pivoting careers, and redefining success
• 😂 Vegas lightning round + wild wedding stories
• 🥹 The emotional side of building something from scratch

This one’s full of gratitude, laughter, and proof that trying something new can change everything. 💫

👀 WATCH THIS if you’ve ever…

Wanted to leave the 9–5

• Thought about RV life or content creation
• Needed a sign to take the leap
• Wondered how one small moment could change everything

🔗 Connect with the Mackins

🎙 Makin’ It with the Mackins Podcast

📸 Danielle Mackin on Instagram

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help others discover our journey. Follow us on social media for daily updates and behind-the-scenes content:

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Catch you in the next episode! Safe travels and keep exploring!

Buckle up — the kids are taking over! 🎧

In this laugh-out-loud, no-grown-ups-allowed episode, Nixon, Skylar, and Ryder hijack the TryNsomethingnew podcast to answer your questions about life on the road from a kid’s point of view.

🎮 Favorite games

🌍 Best places they’ve traveled

😂 Embarrassing moments

💘 Crushes (yep, they went there)

📦 What it’s really like to share a room and live in an RV full-time

This episode is chaotic, hilarious, and full of honest (sometimes too honest 😅) moments from three road-schooling kids who aren’t afraid to keep it real.

Let us know if you want more kid takeovers — DM us @TryNsomethingnew!

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help others discover our journey. Follow us on social media for daily updates and behind-the-scenes content:

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Catch you in the next episode! Safe travels and keep exploring!

After 10 years of full-time RV life, we’ve got some stories. Most of them are epic adventures… but today, we’re sharing the scary ones—the moments we’ll never forget (even if we tried).

From getting stuck on live train tracks 🚂 to discovering piles of bones in a Kansas field ☠️, to waking up next to a literal crime scene 😳—these are our Top 5 Scariest RV Moments, plus two bonus stories that’ll make your jaw drop (and your ribs hurt—literally!).

🎧 Inside this episode

• 🚨 The day we got high-centered on railroad tracks with the kids inside
• 🦴 Sleeping in a field full of bones and thunder
• 🕵️‍♂️ RV park mysteries that got way too real
• 😱 Walmart chaos, broken ribs, and glass explosions
• 🔥 “This or That” RV Edition — boondocking vs resorts, rain vs heat, and more!

Got your own RV horror story?

DM us or tag us on Instagram @TryNsomethingnew — we want to hear it!

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help others discover our journey. Follow us on social media for daily updates and behind-the-scenes content:

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We’d love to hear from you! Send us your questions, comments, or stories at [email protected].

Catch you in the next episode! Safe travels and keep exploring!

RV life isn’t always sunsets and s’mores… and after a decade on the road, we’ve got thoughts. In this episode, we’re getting brutally honest about the 10 things we absolutely LOVE about full-time RV living — and the 10 things we kinda HATE.

From epic backyard views and minimalism wins… to tight quarters, pricey campgrounds, and those dreaded laundry days, we’re pulling back the curtain on real RV life with kids, pets, and all the chaos.

PLUS: We end the episode with a rapid-fire “Love vs. Hate” lightning round where Sandi shares her favorite RV memories and Jimi drops his biggest pet peeves.

🎧 Got your own list of RV loves and hates? DM us on Instagram @TryNsomethingnew — we want to hear them!

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help others discover our journey. Follow us on social media for daily updates and behind-the-scenes content:

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We’d love to hear from you! Send us your questions, comments, or stories at [email protected].

Catch you in the next episode! Safe travels and keep exploring!

In this episode, we catch you up on everything TryNsomethingnew has been doing in 2025 so far. From celebrating a milestone birthday in Paris to island-hopping in Thailand and flying over glaciers in Alaska, we’ve already checked off a massive list of bucket list adventures this year. We break down our entire travel timeline, share stories from the road, and talk about the highs, lows, and lessons of full-time family travel.

We also reveal a huge new project we’re dreaming up. It involves land, tiny homes, Airbnbs, RV spots, and creating an epic community experience that we want you to be a part of. Plus, we talk about our plans to launch international group trips so families can experience the magic of places like Bali, Thailand, and more without the stress of planning.

This episode is sponsored by Open Roads. As full-time RVers, we’ve saved thousands using their diesel discount card, toll transponder, and newly launched RV insurance program. We recently switched our truck and RV insurance through Open Roads and saved over $1,200 a year in less than five minutes. Learn more in the episode or check out the link here. https://myopenroads.com/insurance?utm_source=trynsomethingnew&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=insurance_promo 

If you’ve ever wanted to know what it really looks like to travel the world full-time as a family and build something completely out of the box, this episode is for you.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help others discover our journey. Follow us on social media for daily updates and behind-the-scenes content:

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Catch you in the next episode! Safe travels and keep exploring!

  What do Rick Ross, Soldier Boy, and Danzig all have in common? They’ve all toured with our guest — Buddy Ramsey, the unstoppable force behind King of Coaches.

  In this episode of TryNsomethingnew, we sit down with our longtime friend and ultimate hustler, Buddy, whose journey from Vegas limo king to luxury tour bus mogul is nothing short of legendary. Buddy shares how he turned a single limo into a 14-car fleet, how ADHD became his superpower, and how he now runs a multimillion-dollar entertainer coach business trusted by some of the biggest names in music.

🔥 Inside This Episode:

•How a $5K borrowed camera launched our film career

•Why Buddy sold his house, Hummer, and even his plane to buy a tour bus

•The real-life Tour Life: fame, burnout, and a six-figure accident 😳

•What it’s like raising your kid into the family business

•Buddy’s philosophy: All gas, no brakes

🎧 Plus:

•Behind-the-scenes celeb stories (and one wild hotel room moment 😬)

•Why Buddy says depression hit hardest when no one called…

Follow Buddy at @king_budz_

Learn more about King of Coaches at: kingofcoaches.com 

🎤 New episodes weekly — don’t forget to follow, review, and share if you love the journey.

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"Have you ever felt like the traditional path—9-to-5 job, homeownership, and climbing the corporate ladder—just doesn’t feel like your dream? In this episode, we’re challenging the idea of the 'American Dream' and exploring how you can break free from societal expectations to create a life that truly fulfills you. We share our journey of redefining success, letting go of others’ opinions, and pursuing what really makes us happy. Whether you're craving more freedom, adventure, or simply want to live life on your own terms, this episode is for you!"

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help others discover our journey. Follow us on social media for daily updates and behind-the-scenes content:

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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the realities of full-time RV living. Sure, the freedom to roam and wake up to breathtaking views sounds dreamy, but RV life isn’t all sunsets and scenic drives. We’ll be sharing the highs—like the flexibility, family bonding, and connection with nature—and the lows, from limited space to constant repairs and unreliable Wi-Fi. Whether you’re considering the RV lifestyle or already living it, join us as we break down what we love (and hate) about life on the road! Plus, stay tuned for our personal verdict and tips for new RVers.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help others discover our journey. Follow us on social media for daily updates and behind-the-scenes content:

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Catch you in the next episode! Safe travels and keep exploring!

In this special episode, you finally get to meet the whole family! We sit down with our three kids—Nixon, Skylar, and Ryder—for a fun and insightful family interview. They share their unique perspectives on growing up in a full-time RV lifestyle, what they love most about traveling, and some surprising stories you’ve never heard before! Join us as we dive deep into family life, adventures on the road, and what it’s really like to live a life of adventure together.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-The kids' favorite travel memories
-What they really think about RV living
-Fun facts and stories you’ve never heard
-A few secrets revealed!

Whether you’re a longtime follower of our family or new to our journey, this episode is packed with laughter, fun moments, and heartfelt insights. Don’t miss this chance to get to know the TryNsomethingnew family on a whole new level!

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help others discover our journey. Follow us on social media for daily updates and behind-the-scenes content:

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Catch you in the next episode! Safe travels and keep exploring!

In this deeply personal episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing stories we’ve never told anyone before. From behind-the-scenes moments to life-changing experiences, we’re revealing the secrets that shaped us, the challenges we’ve overcome, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Join us as we open up about our journey in a way we've never done before. You won’t want to miss this rare glimpse into our lives as we share the untold truths behind the scenes of our adventure-filled life.

Check out the RV Family Summit- we will be doing a session on ‘How to turn your lifestyle into a sofe hustle’ as well as being on a live panel where you can ask us anything!
 https://rvfamily.heysummit.com

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help others discover our journey. Follow us on social media for daily updates and behind-the-scenes content:

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Catch you in the next episode! Safe travels and keep exploring!