The Radke Show

📝 Show Notes Melissa and David take a hilarious, heartfelt walk back to their childhood church days in the 1980s—when "rules" ruled and every youth pastor had a cautionary tale. From "fire and brimstone" sermons to Halloween trunk-or-treats, record burnings and youth-group rumors of backward masking, the Radkes remember it all. Melissa shares the college crush her professor called her parents about, while David recalls Ozzy Osbourne's bat legend and the razor-blade-in-the-apple warnings that terrified every church kid. It's a nostalgic, funny look at the rules we grew up with—and how far we've come. 🔹 Episode Highlights Remi's long FaceTime chats from college and how Melissa wrestles with missing her daughter. Melissa's first impressions of David at freshman orientation—train-conductor pants included. The difference between loneliness and simply being alone. Church culture in the 80s & 90s: "God hates divorce" sermons and the fear of being shunned. Halloween trunk-or-treat and "razor blade in the apple" scares. Record burnings and the panic over backward-masked Satanic messages. Ozzy Osbourne's infamous bat story and other youth-group myths. Interracial dating—why it was so taboo it wasn't even discussed. Eating disorders, mental health, and the "don't talk about it" generation. A laugh-out-loud TikTok fast-food game to close the episode. ✨ Don't miss a moment: 🎧 The Radke Show on Apple → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 The Radke Show on Spotify → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify ▶️ The Radke Show on YouTube → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 📖 Melissa's New Book → https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen 💌 Melissa Radke on Substack → https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 📱 The Radke Show on Instagram → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram 📘 The Radkes on Facebook → https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook Subscribe so you never miss the laughter, rants, and Radke realness every Tuesday and Thursday!

📝 Show Notes Melissa welcomes friend and certified life coach Diana Swillinger for a raw, hope-filled conversation about faith, marriage, and healing when life doesn't go as planned. Diana shares her journey from numbing pain with vodka to discovering that God's love never ends—even when a marriage does. Together, Melissa and Diana talk about how to recognize toxic thought patterns, what "God hates divorce" really means, and how to choose hope and freedom when the path forward isn't what you imagined. It's funny, unfiltered, and full of grace for anyone wrestling with heartbreak or searching for God's steady love. 🔹 Episode Highlights Diana's personal story: from hidden drinking to life coach and author. Why "God hates divorce" isn't the message many churches think it is. The "litmus test" for spotting and stopping toxic thoughts. Practical steps to move from bitterness to hope. How friends and church communities can truly support women in crisis. Melissa's trademark humor blended with Diana's candid wisdom. Check Out All Things Diana Swillinger. You'll Be Glad You Did! Website: www.rympodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianaswillinger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianaswillingercoaching/ The Renew Your Mind Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-renew-your-mind-podcast/id1504550683 Email: [email protected] The People Pleasing Cure 6-week Live Class, Fall 2025: https://ryminstitute.thinkific.com/courses/People_Pleasing_Cure ✨ Don't miss a moment: 🎧 The Radke Show on Apple → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 The Radke Show on Spotify → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify ▶️ The Radke Show on YouTube → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 📖 Melissa's New Book → https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen 💌 Melissa Radke on Substack → https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 📱 The Radke Show on Instagram → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram 📘 The Radkes on Facebook → https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook Subscribe so you never miss the laughter, rants, and Radke realness every Tuesday and Thursday!

📝 Show Notes From a Lindale book signing to a TJ Maxx tent revival, Melissa's parents steal the show before Melissa and David tackle something closer to home: doomscrolling. Melissa wonders what couples did in bed before the endless scroll—has late-night phone time quietly replaced pillow talk? David shares a challenge from Carlos Whittaker on America's addiction to rage, and Melissa compares our online habits to rubbernecking at every "digital car crash." Then, in true Radke fashion, the couple swaps phones to reveal their Instagram, TikTok and Google search histories—yes, even the cat named Nuggy with a bloody knife. It's a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt look at how our phones are shaping marriage, connection, and faith. 🔹 Episode Highlights Lindale book-signing recap & Facebook fans who didn't know the podcast existed. Melissa's mom turns TJ Maxx into a TikTok tent revival. Dad proudly shares "Nuggy," the cat with a Dunkin' Donuts purse and a bloody knife. Bedtime scrolling vs. old-school reading—what are we missing in the marriage bed? Are we "addicted to rage"? Carlos Whittaker's challenge to put the phone down. Melissa's "ambulance chaser" analogy for online drama. The Radkes trade phones: Instagram, TikTok and Google searches exposed. Four-digit family phone code and why transparency matters in marriage. 📺  Don't miss a moment: 🎧 The Radke Show on Apple → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 The Radke Show on Spotify → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify ▶️ The Radke Show on YouTube → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 📖 Melissa's New Book → https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen 💌 Melissa Radke on Substack → https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 📱 The Radke Show on Instagram → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram 📘 The Radkes on Facebook → https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook Subscribe so you never miss the laughter, rants, and Radke realness every Tuesday and Thursday!

📝 Show Notes Melissa's hair may be short, but her opinions are full volume. From a menopausal hat crisis to a mother-in-law quoting scripture about baldness, Melissa's week starts with family sass and a scalp-massage hair growth plan. Then it's on to the hot takes: and the wild world of AI outrage. Melissa warns the 65-plus crowd: check before you comment—bots are everywhere! David adds the night's biggest laugh with the story of a Turkish man who literally joined his own search party, and together the Radkes dish on the Emmy Awards—Nate Bargatze's family-friendly hosting, Stephen Colbert's send-off, and the viral "Let Me Out" Easter egg from Severance. They wrap with a raucous round of "Would You Rather," from honey-covered bodies to attic strangers. It's From Hot Hair to Hot Takes—the Radkes at their funniest. 🔹 Episode Highlights Melissa's menopausal hat crisis & scalp-massage hair growth plan. Mother-in-law quotes scripture about baldness—Melissa isn't having it. Aunt Jemima memories and syrup nostalgia. AI deepfake chaos: Charlie Kirk outrage & Facebook rage-bait. Bots, fakes & how to avoid getting played online. David's story of a Turkish man who joined his own search party. Emmy Awards recap: Nate Bargatze's clean comedy & Stephen Colbert tribute. Severance Easter egg: "Let Me Out" hidden in a notepad. "Would You Rather" showdown: honey vs. mosquitoes, attic strangers and more. 📺 Don't miss a moment: 🎧 The Radke Show on Apple → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 The Radke Show on Spotify → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify ▶️ The Radke Show on YouTube → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 📖 Melissa's New Book → https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen 💌 Melissa Radke on Substack → https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 📱 The Radke Show on Instagram → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram 📘 The Radkes on Facebook → https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook Subscribe so you never miss the laughter, rants, and Radke realness every Tuesday and Thursday!

📝 Show Notes From breaking news and breaking dishes to breaking down over bad haircuts — this week's Radke Show has it all. Melissa tackles the headlines (including the Charlie Kirk story) but quickly pulls it back to what really matters: faith, common sense, and not "losing your ever-lovin' mind over politics." Then chaos shifts to her personal crisis — the haircut meltdown that has her hiding under hats, threatening hair extensions, and comparing herself to Carol Brady and Sinead O'Connor, while David tries (and fails) to be supportive. And of course, the episode wraps with a laugh-out-loud Radke original game of "how many ways can you say…" where nothing is off-limits. 🔹 Episode Highlights Melissa and David's take on the Charlie Kirk story and political outrage. Faith, common sense, and why people lose their minds. Melissa shares David's "I'm not cattle" Coldplay concert story. The haircut disaster — hats, bangs, extensions, and Brady/O'Connor comparisons. David's freshman orientation "front row" rebellion. Swamp butt, sweaty apartments, and other Radke family lore. Ending the episode with a goofy "how many ways to say…" game. ✨ Don't miss a moment: 🎧 The Radke Show on Apple → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 The Radke Show on Spotify → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify ▶️ The Radke Show on YouTube → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 📖 Melissa's New Book → https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen 💌 Melissa Radke on Substack → https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 📱 The Radke Show on Instagram → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram 📘 The Radkes on Facebook → https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook Subscribe so you never miss the laughter, rants, and Radke realness every Tuesday and Thursday!

📝 Show Notes From sing-along Hamilton debates to Mexican restaurant emergencies, Melissa and David are back with another round of Radke-style marriage, parenting, and pure chaos. This week, they cover: Why Melissa thinks every movie should have a "late-night sing-along" screening (even if she'd never stay up for it). Aunt Melba's unsolicited "judgment call" on their marriage. Who's the real nurturing parent when Rocco shows up dehydrated and ghost-white at his birthday dinner. Gentle parenting vs. spanking vs. lighthouse vs. Coast Guard parenting (and why Melissa swears David invented the term "social distancing"). College parenting fails — from DoorDash bills to moms trying to enforce dorm curfews via Facebook. And, because this is The Radke Show, the episode ends with Melissa and David trying to sneeze with their eyes open. (Yes, it's as ridiculous as it sounds.) It's a mix of heart, honesty, and a whole lot of "you can't make this stuff up." 🔹 Episode Highlights The Hamilton re-release sing-along controversy. Melissa's 10 p.m. sing-along movie idea (and her bedtime by 9:30). Aunt Melba declares David is the nurturing parent. Rocco's scary dehydration moment at Del Rio. Gentle parenting vs. guilt parenting vs. spanking vs. lighthouse parenting. Did the Radkes let their kids "fail enough"? Rocco's tennis court temper (and where he gets it). College parenting rules Melissa keeps breaking. The $30-a-week college allowance story. The sneeze challenge finale (pepper included). ✨ Don't miss a moment: 🎧 The Radke Show on Apple → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 The Radke Show on Spotify → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify ▶️ The Radke Show on YouTube → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 📖 Melissa's New Book → https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen 💌 Melissa Radke on Substack → https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 📱 The Radke Show on Instagram → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram 📘 The Radkes on Facebook → https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook Subscribe so you never miss the laughter, rants, and Radke realness every Tuesday and Thursday!

🎙️ Show Notes Marriage isn't all candlelight dinners and anniversary trips — sometimes it's drawer pulls, broken cabinets, and checks thrown in the trash. In this episode, Melissa and David take on the little fights that every couple has (and keeps on having) and prove the statistics right: 82% of marriages fight about the same things over and over. From Harvard studies to "hills worth dying on," the Radkes tackle small gestures, the weight of forgiveness, and why marriage sometimes feels like two completely different relationships with the same spouse. And in true Radke fashion, the perfect line: "We've had a really good time… at least eighteen percent of the time." It's honest, it's hilarious, and it's very, very married. 🔹 Episode Highlights 82% of marriages fight about the same things on repeat. Anniversary lunch with Melissa's parents… and another check accidentally tossed in the trash. Drawer pulls, cabinets, and who's responsible for home "fixes." Small gestures vs. grand gestures — why charging a purse fan beats a big trip. Harvard's 30-year marriage study: what really keeps couples together. First marriage vs. second marriage (with the same spouse). "Pick Your Hill to Die On" — sandwiches, leftovers, anniversaries, and who gets out of bed. Mic-drop line: "We've had a really good time (at least 18% of the time)." Subscribe so you never miss the laughter, rants, and Radke realness every Tuesday and Thursday! 🔗 Links  The Radke Show on Apple (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple) The Radke Show on Spotify (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify) The Radke Show on YouTube (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube) 📖 Melissa's New Book Chicken Fried Women (https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen) 💌 Newsletter / Substack Melissa Radke on Substack (https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack) 📱 Follow Us on Social The Radke Show on Instagram (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram) The Radkes on Facebook (https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook)

📄 Show Notes Hot flashes, SEC football, pajama pants, a $3.99 shark movie, and a Netflix catfish documentary? Welcome to another week with Melissa and David Radke. David recaps a road trip for Rocco's birthday and checking in on Remi at the University of Arkansas, while Melissa explains how she got suckered into "Step-tember" and why her phone only tracked 812 steps in three days. They also talk supplements, scary movies that aren't scary, and why a small-town catfish story might be one of the most important cultural documentaries of the year. And of course, the episode wraps with their "Liking, Loving, Wanting Some More Of It" — from pajama pants to ESPN's new streaming app. 📝 Episode Highlights Melissa battles hot flashes while David comes off a marathon weekend of SEC football and road-tripping Rocco to Fayetteville. Family update: how Remi's doing at Delta Gamma and her daily FaceTimes with Melissa. Melissa gets roped into "Step-tember" with friends: 7,000 steps a day + supplements. Spoiler: she barely hits 800. A $3.99 "scary shark movie" review gone wrong (and why she owes everyone an apology). The Netflix doc Unknown: A High School Catfish Story — why Melissa thinks it's culturally huge. Their "Liking, Loving, Wanting More Of" segment — from pajama pants and skincare to ESPN's new app and anniversary trips. 🎧 Subscribe So You Never Miss an Episode  The Radke Show on Apple (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple) The Radke Show on Spotify (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify) The Radke Show on YouTube (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube) 📖 Melissa's New Book Chicken Fried Women (https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen) 💌 Newsletter / Substack Melissa Radke on Substack (https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack) 📱 Follow Us on Social The Radke Show on Instagram (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram) The Radkes on Facebook (https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook)

📄 Show Notes Melissa and David are celebrating their anniversary the only way they know how — by pulling back the curtain on what marriage really looks like. From raccoon-run romance fails, to the heartbreak of infertility, to parenting and everyday debates over fans, covers, and yardwork, nothing is off-limits. They wrap it all up with 31 mini-truths about marriage, delivered Radke-style: funny, honest, and real. 📝 Episode Highlights Melissa and David celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary with raw, funny, and heartfelt stories. From raccoons ruining romantic plans to infertility struggles and the joy of adoption. Three "arguments that never die" in the Radke marriage: fans, covers, and yardwork. A rundown of 31 mini-truths they've learned in three decades of marriage. Honest reflections on faith, forgiveness, and finding humor in the chaos. Subscribe so you never miss the laughter, rants, and Radke realness every Tuesday and Thursday! 🔗 Links The Radke Show on Apple (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple) The Radke Show on Spotify (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify) The Radke Show on YouTube (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube) 📖 Melissa's New Book Chicken Fried Women (https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen) 💌 Newsletter / Substack Melissa Radke on Substack (https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack) 📱 Follow Us on Social The Radke Show on Instagram (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram) The Radkes on Facebook (https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook)

📄 Show Notes The Radkes are back with a bang — and with Hot Topics making their podcast debut. From Melissa's kitchen ant invasion to Cracker Barrel logo drama, $2,000 worth of mistaken ice cream deliveries, and even Gavin Newsom's new "MAGA" hat, nothing is off-limits in this hilarious and chaotic episode. Melissa and David trade sass and sarcasm on politics, pest control, AI refrigerators, and marriage banter — all with the unfiltered honesty their listeners love. 📝 Episode Summary Melissa battles ants in the kitchen, complete with bacon, syrup, and pest control advice. The Radkes revive their classic Hot Topics segment from the Facebook show days. Cracker Barrel's new logo, Uncle Hershel disappearing, and the online uproar. AI refrigerators gone wild — including one that ordered $2,000 worth of ice cream. Gavin Newsom's "Make America Gavin Again" hat and why Melissa is side-eyeing it. Dog translation tech, awkward endings, and why sometimes you just "call the day a douche." ✨ Don't miss a moment: 🎧 The Radke Show on Apple → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 The Radke Show on Spotify → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify ▶️ The Radke Show on YouTube → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 📖 Order Melissa's new book → https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen 💌 Melissa Radke on Substack → https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 📱 The Radke Show on Instagram → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram 📘 The Radkes on Facebook → https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook Subscribe so you never miss the laughter, rants, and Radke realness every Tuesday and Thursday!

📄 Show Notes The trolls came for the Radkes… and Melissa came swinging. In this episode, Melissa and David talk about the crazy things people say online, the wild theories around backward masking in old-school music, and the banter that keeps their marriage funny and real. It's classic Radke: part sass, part heart, and all the fun of sitting in their living room. 📝 Episode Highlights Melissa and David tackle a round of online trolls and the ridiculous things strangers say. A dive into backward masking and whether certain songs really carried hidden "messages." Why Melissa's sense of humor is the real clapback weapon. Marriage banter that veers from music debates to audience comments. An unfiltered, funny take on dealing with critics without losing your joy. CHECK OUT FULLMHOUSE ON TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@fullmhouse 👉 New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning—subscribe so you don't miss the laughs! 🎧 Listen on podcast apps: The Radke Show on Apple (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple) The Radke Show on Spotify (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify) 📺 Watch more episodes on YouTube: The Radke Show on YouTube (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube) 📖 Melissa's New Book Chicken Fried Women (https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen) 💌 Newsletter / Substack Melissa Radke on Substack (https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack) 📱 Follow Us on Social The Radke Show on Instagram (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram) The Radkes on Facebook (https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook)

Melissa and David are back with another week of family chaos, college updates, and the random life tangents only the Radkes could make entertaining. From the rollercoaster of sorority recruitment and bid day to a heated debate over the importance of school lunch kits, Melissa brings her signature mix of sass, storytelling, and side-eye. David's dry wit keeps things balanced (well, as much as possible), while Melissa's rants make sure you never forget why you showed up in the first place. If you've ever wondered how the Radkes can turn everyday parenting, marriage, and East Texas living into pure comedy gold, this episode proves it once again. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Radke Show! 🎧 Listen & Watch The Radke Show The Radke Show on Apple (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple) The Radke Show on Spotify (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify) The Radke Show on YouTube (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube)   📖 Melissa's New Book: Chicken Fried Women (https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen) 💌 Melissa Radke on Substack (https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack) 📱 The Radke Show on Instagram (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram)  The Radkes on Facebook (https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook) Subscribe so you never miss the laughter, rants, and Radke realness every Tuesday and Thursday!

This week on The Radke Show, Melissa is flying solo… sort of. David's out, COVID's in, and Melissa has a few thoughts about what happens when the other half of your marriage goes missing from the mic. From quarantines to confessionals, Melissa shares the inside scoop on why sometimes the best stories come from the in-between moments — the ones where you're just figuring it out, laughing at yourself. Join the conversation, laugh a little, and remember: the show must go on… even if David's not there to roll his eyes in real time. 🎧 Listen & Watch The Radke Show: Apple → bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple Spotify → bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify YouTube → bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 📖 Melissa's New Book: Chicken Fried Women (bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen) 💌 Newsletter / Substack: Melissa Radke on Substack (bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack) 📱 Follow Us on Social: The Radke Show on Instagram (bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram) The Radkes on Facebook (bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook)

Melissa's got a bone to pick—and it's called Hunting Wives. From fake East Texas accents to over-the-top stereotypes, she's here to set the record straight. David's along for the ride, stirring the pot just enough to keep things interesting. But that's not all—this episode also features a real-life AMC movie-night fight (complete with convenience fee rage), a heated "Weapons" vs Shape of Water debate, and a rapid-fire one-word TV review game. It's part rant, part roast, and all Radke. 🎧 Listen & Watch The Radke Show The Radke Show on Apple (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple) The Radke Show on Spotify (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify) The Radke Show on YouTube (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube)   📖 Melissa's New Book: Chicken Fried Women (https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen) 💌 Melissa Radke on Substack (https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack) 📱 The Radke Show on Instagram (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram)  The Radkes on Facebook (https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook) #TheRadkeShow, #MarriageHumor, #MovieNight, #AMC, #ConvenienceFee, #PopCulture, #EastTexas, #FunnyPodcast

Are we living in the sandwich generation or just stuck in our "sandwich era"? Melissa and David Radke are back to tackle family life, hilarious voicemails, and the weird moments of both your kids and your parents. In this hilarious episode: Melissa exposes David's Max Headroom hair and inner tent revival preacher vibes The Amazon cart showdown for Remi's dorm gets federal-audit level scrutiny David plays Parent or Child? in a voicemail guessing game that proves the Radke family is unhinged Why Melissa's new favorite book Sandwich hits way too close to home 200 ways to live your Ranch Life™—including Fifty Shades of Chicken If your life feels like it's stuck between generations, laughs are guaranteed—because if we can survive this season, so can you. 👀Find the things mentioned in this episode. Performance Reds by Beautiful Yu - https://beautifulyu.com/products/reds?ref=MELISSARADKE&selling_plan=6697582832 All of Beautiful Yu's Health Supplements - https://beautifulyu.com/?ref=MELISSARADKE Sandwich "The Book" - https://urlgeni.us/amzn/SandwichTheBook Ranch Cookbook - https://urlgeni.us/amzn/ranchcookboo Fifty Shades of Chicken - https://urlgeni.us/amzn/FiftyShades  💡 Listen & Watch The Radke Show 1.   The Radke Show on Apple (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple) 2.   The Radke Show on Spotify (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify) 3.   The Radke Show on YouTube (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube) 📖 Melissa's New Book Chicken Fried Women (https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen) 💌 Newsletter / Substack Melissa Radke on Substack (https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack) 📱 Follow Us on Social The Radke Show on Instagram (https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram) The Radkes on Facebook (https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook)

Today's episode of The Radke Show is full of laughs, heartfelt moments, and a little chaos as Remi gets ready to be dropped off at college. From Melissa's meltdown about losing her best friend to our new family game "Be Careful, Mr. President," this one is equal parts hilarious and tender. Topics we cover in this episode: Remi's move-in day prep and Melissa's emotional goodbye The family game that could get you tackled: Be Careful, Mr. President! Hilarious and bizarre college advice (including laundry wars & seating strategies) Melissa's worries about roommates, dorm messes, and… naked surprises? Why David is called the "family minister" and Melissa is called the "Rage Monster" Secret Service impressions, FBI dreams, and the CIA's wild 1950s experiments Wherever you're listening, hit Follow or Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and if you're enjoying the show, leave a 5-star review and tell your friends! 🎧 Listen for the laughs, stay for the honesty 🎧 Listen & Subscribe to The Radke Show: Apple Podcasts → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple Spotify → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify YouTube → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 📖 Melissa's New Book: Chicken-Fried Women https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen ✉️ Join Melissa's Substack (Stretch Marks): https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 📲 Follow us for more laughs & chaos: Instagram → https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram Facebook → https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook

Marriage is full of surprises—like the "fun money" your spouse doesn't know about and the secret cleaning shortcuts we'd rather never confess. In this episode, Melissa and David spill the beans on their hidden messes, the mental gymnastics of keeping a house "company ready," and the hilarious ways they've failed at cleaning hacks. We also talk about: How "fun money" really works in marriage (and why we hide it) The panic mode of last-minute house cleaning Melissa's creative (and slightly ridiculous) cleaning shortcuts The guilty secrets every couple has about chores Why some fights are totally worth having for the laugh later 🎧 Listen and Subscribe: Apple → bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple Spotify → bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify 👀 Watch on YouTube: bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 📖 Melissa's New Book: Chicken-Fried Women bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen 💌 Get Melissa's Stretch Marks Newsletter: bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack Follow us for daily laughs & stories: Instagram → bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram Facebook → bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook

🎧 Episode Summary:  In this episode of The Radke Show, we spiral from dinner fatigue to celebrity body transformations—and somehow land in a Mexican restaurant with a singing mannequin fortune teller. (Yes, really.) Melissa and David tackle the age-old marital debate: "What do you want to eat?"—and how that one question can derail your whole night. We talk about decision fatigue, our brief stint with "Culture Night," and why Melissa believes no one on Earth actually likes Greek yogurt that much. (We're looking at you, J.Lo.) Also in this episode: The phrases we say the most in our marriage (spoiler: "Are you ignoring me?") Our dream prank involving a fortune-telling automaton A little game of "Read My Lips: Dinner Edition" Celebrity chefs vs. freezer-burned chicken tenders Melissa's deep distrust of Sacha Baron Cohen's Men's Fitness cover This one's a blend of sass, honesty, nostalgia, and tacos. Just like you like it. 📌 Watch & Listen Everywhere: 🎥 YouTube: Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 🎧 Apple: The Radke Show on Apple - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 Spotify: The Radke Show on Spotify - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify  💬 Leave us a comment, DM us your favorite part, or share the episode. ⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. If you leave a 5 star review, we will love you forever! 📱 Follow Melissa & David:  Instagram → @TheRadkeShow - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram Facebook → @TheRadkes - https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook 📝 BONUS CONTENT:  Subscribe for behind-the-scenes + extras → melissaradke.substack.com - https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 🎯 Melissa's New Book: Chicken-Fried Women:  Do you have your copy of Melissa's new book Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship and The Women Who Made Us This Way? - https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen 🛎️ Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the show — it helps more than you know!

🎧 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 📌 Watch + Listen & Subscribe Everywhere: 🎥 YouTube: Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 🎧 Apple: The Radke Show on Apple - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 Spotify: The Radke Show on Spotify - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify  💬 Leave us a comment, DM us your favorite part, or share the episode. ⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. If you leave a 5 star review, you will WIN are love and admiration for a lifetime! 📱 Follow Melissa & David:  Instagram → @TheRadkeShow - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram Facebook → @TheRadkes - https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook 📝 BONUS CONTENT:  Subscribe for behind-the-scenes + extras → melissaradke.substack.com - https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 🎯 Melissa's New Book: Chicken-Fried Women:  Do you have your copy of Melissa's new book Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship and The Women Who Made Us This Way? - https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen   🛎️ Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the show — it helps more than you know!

🎧 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 📌 Watch + Listen Everywhere: 🎥 YouTube: Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 🎧 Apple: The Radke Show on Apple - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 Spotify: The Radke Show on Spotify - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify 💬 Leave us a comment, DM us your favorite part, or share the episode. ⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. If you leave a 5 star review, you will WIN are love and admiration for a lifetime! 📱 Follow Melissa & David:  Instagram → @TheRadkeShow - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram Facebook → @TheRadkes - https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook 📝 BONUS CONTENT:  Subscribe for behind-the-scenes + extras → melissaradke.substack.com - https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 🎯 Melissa's New Book: Chicken-Fried Women:  Do you have your copy of Melissa's new book Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship and The Women Who Made Us This Way? - https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen   🛎️ Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the show — it helps more than you know!

🎧 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 🛎️ Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the show — it helps more than you know!  📌 Watch + Listen & Subscribe Everywhere: 🎥 YouTube: Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 🎧 Apple: The Radke Show on Apple - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 Spotify: The Radke Show on Spotify - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify  💬 Leave us a comment, DM us your favorite part, or share the episode. ⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Just write: "I Love the Radkes" and leave 5 stars. 📱 Follow Melissa & David:  Instagram → @TheRadkeShow - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram Facebook → @TheRadkes - https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook 📝 BONUS CONTENT:  Subscribe for behind-the-scenes + extras → melissaradke.substack.com - https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 🎯 Melissa's New Book: Chicken-Fried Women:  Do you have your copy of Melissa's new book Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship and The Women Who Made Us This Way? - https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen

🎧 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 🎮 Check out Immersive Game Box *(We incorrectly said active/interactive games on the podcast.) You'll thank us later!    🥤 If you are anywhere near Lufkin, TX, you must stop by Standpipe Coffee House for their dirty sodas, or their great coffee drinks! 🛎️ Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the show — it helps more than you know!  📌 Watch + Listen & Subscribe Everywhere: 🎥 YouTube: Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 🎧 Apple: The Radke Show on Apple - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 Spotify: The Radke Show on Spotify - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify  💬 Leave us a comment, DM us your favorite part, or share the episode. ⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Just write: "These two are idiots" and leave 5 stars. We'll take it. 📱 Follow Melissa & David:  Instagram → @TheRadkeShow - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram Facebook → @TheRadkes - https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook 📝 BONUS CONTENT:  Subscribe for behind-the-scenes + extras → melissaradke.substack.com - https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 🎯 Melissa's New Book: Chicken-Fried Women:  Do you have your copy of Melissa's new book Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship and The Women Who Made Us This Way? - https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen

🎧 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 📌 Watch + Listen & Subscribe Everywhere: 🎥 YouTube: Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowYouTube 🎧 Apple: The Radke Show on Apple - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowApple 🎧 Spotify: The Radke Show on Spotify - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowSpotify 💬 Leave us a comment, DM us your favorite part, or share the episode with someone who watches everything with (or without) their spouse. ⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Just write: "These two are idiots" and leave 5 stars. We'll take it. 📱 Follow Melissa & David: Instagram → @TheRadkeShow - https://bit.ly/TheRadkeShowInstagram Facebook → @TheRadkes - https://bit.ly/TheRadkesFacebook 📝 BONUS CONTENT: Subscribe for behind-the-scenes + extras → melissaradke.substack.com - https://bit.ly/MelissaRadkeSubstack 🎯 Melissa's New Book: Chicken-Fried Women Do you have your copy of Melissa's new book Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship and The Women Who Made Us This Way? - https://bit.ly/ChickenFriedWomen

🎧 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!" 🔗 Listen & Subscribe to The Radke Show: 🎧 Apple Podcasts → The Radke Show on Apple 🎧 Spotify → The Radke Show on Spotify 📺 Watch on YouTube → Full Playlist 📱 Follow Melissa & David: Instagram → @TheRadkeShow Facebook → @TheRadkes 📝 BONUS CONTENT: Subscribe for behind-the-scenes + extras → melissaradke.substack.com 🎯 Melissa's New Book: Chicken-Fried Women Do you have your copy of Melissa's new book Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship and The Women Who Made Us This Way.  

🎧 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: 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: 🎧 Apple Podcasts → The Radke Show on Apple 🎧 Spotify → The Radke Show on Spotify 📺 Watch on YouTube → Full Playlist 📱 Follow Melissa & David: Instagram → @TheRadkeShow Facebook → @TheRadkes 📝 BONUS CONTENT: Subscribe for behind-the-scenes + extras → melissaradke.substack.com 🎯 Melissa's New Book: Chicken-Fried Women Do you have your copy of Melissa's new book Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship and The Women Who Made Us This Way.  

🎧 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) 🔗 Listen to The Radke Show: 🎧 Apple Podcasts → The Radke Show on Apple 🎧 Spotify → The Radke Show on Spotify 📺 Watch on YouTube → The Radke Show on YouTube 📱 Follow Melissa & David: Instagram → @TheRadkeShow Facebook → @TheRadkes 📝 Get Bonus Content + Show Notes Weekly Subscribe at → melissaradke.substack.com 🎯 Melissa's New Book: Chicken-Fried Women Do you have your copy of Melissa's new book Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship and The Women Who Made Us This Way. 👉https://urlgeni.us/amzn/chickenfriedwomenbook

Episode Summary: In their official return to The Radke Show, Melissa and David Radke kick off The Radke Show with exactly what you'd expect: no script, no filter, and zero understanding of how chairs, tables, or microphones actually work. They talk about the chaos of launching the podcast, what led them back to the show (again), and a very real issue happening in their home right now—getting their daughter off to college... and all the emotional sabotage that comes with it. Spoiler: Melissa learns the term "soiling the nest" and uses it a lot. Also in this episode: What it means to share your marriage publicly Whether influencers owe their followers honesty David's not-so-viral opinions on what "viral" actually means A brand-new segment: Bless It or Block It A tender (and ridiculous) story about college orientation, calling the hogs, and embarrassing Remi If you're a parent sending a kid off to college, a couple who's still talking after 30 years, or just someone who likes their laughter with a side of real-life mess—this one's for you. 🧭 Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome (and chair complaints) 05:15 – We're bringing the show back—why now? 09:50 – Soiling the nest: What even is happening to our child? 18:40 – Melissa's rage about the word "viral" 22:00 – Bless It or Block It: sneakers, Stanley cups, mustaches, and Swig 33:10 – Let's talk about the Chrisley's... 40:00 – Orientation stories & calling the hogs 🔗 Links & Mentions Harlan Cohen's college prep advice → The Naked Roommate Watch the trailer for The Radke Show → https://youtu.be/wZ05-KXFBWw Subscribe to our newsletter → melissaradke.substack.com Follow us on Instagram: @TheRadkeShow Follow us on Facebook: @TheRadkes 📝 Call to Action: Like what you hear? Hit that follow button, leave us a review, and share this episode with someone who's parenting a teenager that's suddenly allergic to kindness. New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. 🔊 Quote of the Episode: "She loves me. I know this. Because she pooped in my room this morning." —Melissa 🎯 Melissa's New Book: Chicken Fried Women Do you have your copy of Melissa's new book Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship and The Women Who Made Us This Way?

Episode Summary: After years of oversharing online and surviving thousands of episodes of a daily live show, Melissa and David Radke are finally doing what exactly seven (maybe eight) people asked them to do: start a podcast. This is your official teaser for The Radke Show—a twice-a-week adventure into marriage, parenting, family dynamics, failed arguments, finger guns, and why it's probably best that David just "sits still and looks pretty." In this quick episode, Melissa and David explain why they're launching a podcast, what you can expect (chaos, mostly), and how often it will drop (every Tuesday and Thursday). There's no expert advice here—just real talk, occasional yelling, and zero filters. Whether you've followed the Radkes for years or just stumbled into this mess, you're welcome here. Just… don't do finger guns. Melissa has made that very clear. What to Expect from The Radke Show: Two episodes a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Unfiltered convos on marriage, parenting, sex, and real life Sarcasm, storytelling, and unexpected "yep, that's me" moments Timestamps: 00:00 – Melissa's musical entrance (off-key, on-brand) 00:17 – "We did it!" (Even though we were advised not to) 01:13 – One marriage. Two mics. Zero filters. 01:40 – What The Radke Show is really about 02:14 – Threats of finger guns 02:30 – Why you should subscribe, and why your friends might need this show 02:47 – David's bathroom emergency + bees? Follow Melissa & David: 📱 Instagram: @TheRadkeShow 📱 Facebook: @TheRadkes 📬 Newsletter: melissaradke.substack.com