Best Shit My Dad Says Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 73: EP 73 Shit my dad says and why you should take this seriously. It might even be your legacy. 17:30

23d ago17:30

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EP 73 Shit my dad says and why you should take this seriously. Dad sayings are not just words — they are memory-efficient life frameworks. MELFS. You remember them because they are short, emotionally charged, and repeated during formative moments. Dads often have sayings because they're a way to impart wisdom, share experiences, and connect with th…

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Episode 76: EP 76 Routine Sets you FREE, with less chaos. 26:09

2d ago26:09

26:09

EP 76 Routine sets you Free. it is an expression of Mastery over Chaos. Jocko Willink (Navy SEAL + discipline advocate): “Discipline equals freedom. Dr. B.J. Fogg, Stanford: “Tiny habits reliably shape identity. NASA "If routine keeps astronauts sane in space, imagine what it does for your busy Tuesday morning." Medieval monks saw routine as spirit…

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Secretly Dating your Improv Coach (w/ Edi Patterson) 50:23

6d ago50:23

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Actress Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones) joins Nicole to talk about falling in love with her improv teacher, hiding their relationship from the world, and mistaking his proposal for a joke. She opens up about being a late bloomer in dating, throwing house parties that felt straight out of a '90s film, and the one dating lesson she learned fr…

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Episode 75: EP 75 Are Greens Powders the Real Deal? 29:47

8d ago29:47

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EP 74 Greens Powders - What people think and expect? What's actually in them. We talk about Greens Powders and the results of the Greens Survey. We also talk ingredients, studies and pricing. Links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6362155/ (105 women over 12 weeks with 63 completing a Randomised control trial – Some benefit, findings posit…

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Bizarre Relationships with Animals (w/ Rose McIver) 53:49

13d ago53:49

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Actress Rose McIver (Ghosts, iZombie, voice of Headgum) joins Nicole to explain New Zealand, why she doesn’t post her loved ones on social media, and talk about all the cute, funny other ways people show love. They get into weird animal relationship stories, like the woman in love with a dolphin (who died of heartbreak), the man who tried to live a…

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Episode 74: EP 74 Essential Winter Workout Survival Tactics 21:17

15d ago21:17

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EP 74 Winter training. Get your mindset right. We all start going into hibernation around now. Building that extra little comfort layer with comfort food, and red wine. The season is over and you've earned this. Well have you. Well change that mindset today, get some winter gear, embrace it, and get moving. Stay fitter and stronger over Winter to b…

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Bob Derails the Pod (w/ Bob the Drag Queen) 1:08:08

20d ago1:08:08

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Bob the Drag Queen (The Traitors, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race S8) returns to the podcast to derail the show. This time, Bob interviews Nicole about her current relationship, run through their plans to prep for tariffs, and discuss LA's newest serial killer. He sniffs out the ulta-rich cast members on The Traitors, shares what he hates about Italy,…

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The Male Loneliness Epidemic (w/ Drew Afualo) 1:06:27

27d ago1:06:27

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TikTok star Drew Afualo joins Nicole to share her enemies‑to‑lovers love story and the worst dates that taught her to trust her gut. She tells the time she dated a man who drank ocean water and ended up getting his stomach pumped, walks through her viral list of red flags in men, and the backlash she received online for sharing it. They dig into th…

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Dating Around the World (w/ Colton Dunn) 57:58

1M ago57:58

57:58

Comedian and Nicole's fictional boyfriend Colton Dunn (Superstore, Grand Crew, Key and Peele) joins Nicole to talk about dating customs in Europe (and what we can learn from them), getting mad at your partner over what they did in your dream, and what surprised him most about becoming a dad. He reflects on why improv might never be cool- even if yo…

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Too Shy to Talk to People (w/ Owen Burke) 1:04:33

1M ago1:04:33

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Comedian Owen Burke (Drunk History) joins Nicole for a conversation recorded in the middle of the Los Angeles fires (things were unhinged). They talk about trying to function while the world is burning, the early days of UCB, and how Owen managed to find a wife while being painfully shy and awkward with dating—and how you can too. Plus, Nicole shar…

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DIVORCED!!! (w/ Jackie Johnson) 1:07:48

2M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Comedian and friend Jackie Johnson was terrified to do this podcast… until she got a divorce. She joins Nicole to talk about dating a record number of canceled UCB comedians, surviving a nightmare marriage, and only realizing she was unhappy after it ended (plus how to spot signs of abuse in your own relationship). Jackie shares how therapy—and a w…

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Childbirth Nightmares, Public or Private Proposal? (w/ Melissa Hunter) 50:06

2M ago50:06

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Writer Melissa Hunter (Santa Clarita Diet, She-Hulk, Home Economics) joins Nicole to talk through the messy reality of childbirth - including her 32-hour labor, an unexpected unmedicated birth after her epidural failed, and shitting on the table. They also get into whether proposals should be private or public (including Nicole’s dream proposal), t…

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Episode 72: EP 72 Do you use Supplements? Maybe you should listen to this. 28:26

2M ago28:26

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EP 72 Do you use Supplements? Magic pills or Marketing hype? Conventional wisdom - Eat a balanced diet. We don't, and as we age we process less efficienctly, and our environment means gaps. Stay informed on how to choose the right supplements, what to avoid, why dosing guidelineas are important, and what TGA registration, and ARTG listings actually…

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The Funny Guy Trap (w/ Wayne Brady) 1:12:57

2M ago1:12:57

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Comedian Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, What If? podcast) joins Nicole to talk about the struggles of dating when everyone expects you to be the funny guy from TV. He opens up about being an introvert, and how his dates sometimes get disappointed when he's not his 'persona' they know him for. Wayne shares the wild story of dating someone wh…

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Episode 71: EP 71 Should you try to preserve or improve? And how. 27:20

2M ago27:20

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EP 71 Maintain or Improve? Familiar with health cycles? Improvement is driven by cycles. Hear Donny talk about constant improvement and cycles. As we age, somethings gotta give, think metabolism, muscle mass, bone density, testosterlone levels, collagen levels, recovery time and more. Do you let this happen, preserve what you've got, or fight back …

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Chubby Chasers (w/ Jana Schmieding) 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

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Comedian Jana Schmieding (Reservation Dogs, Rutherford Falls) joins Nicole to discuss chub chasers, the difference between being fetishized and being genuinely wanted, and what it was like to date a man with body shame. She shares what it was like to date a sacred Native man, including a agonising "breakup ceremony" he put her through. Plus, they b…

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Oops, All Red Flags! (w/ Mariah Smith) 58:09

3M ago58:09

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Comedian and writer Mariah Smith (Smith Sisters Live) joins Nicole to share some truly wild dating stories, including a guy who got horny discussing Black Lives Matter, and another who cried about his ex on the first date. She talks about her experience using an Instagram matchmaking service, and dishes out a hot tip for boosting your matches on da…

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Episode 70: EP 70 Berberine. Is this nature's Ozempic? 17:21

3M ago17:21

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EP 70 Berberine. Is this nature's Ozempic? Berberine has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for infections, gut health, and inflammation. But in modern science, it’s catching attention for blood sugar control, weight loss, and heart health. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S07533322203032…

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Surviving Beergate & Escaping Trans-Chasers (w/ Dylan Mulvaney) 59:15

3M ago59:15

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TikTok sensation Dylan Mulvaney joins Nicole to share what it's like dating after transitioning in the public eye, including handling trans-chasers, dating straight men who don't live up to the hype, and her hot affair with Irish royalty. She opens up about navigating the aftermath of the infamous "BeerGate" controversy, and why being ignored on a …

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Coming Out (w/ Sasheer Zamata) 57:44

3M ago57:44

57:44

Comedian and best friend Sasheer Zamata (SNL, Agatha All Along) opens up to Nicole about her journey coming out, discusses whether it’s lesbian to collect chairs, and the bizarre YouTube dating show Pop The Balloon Or Find Love. She also shares how working on SNL impacted her dating life and discusses how to actually make new friends as an adult. M…

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How to Pull Rich Men (w/ Robby Hoffman) 54:21

3M ago54:21

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Comedian Robby Hoffman (Host of Too Far) joins Nicole to discuss being 'Jewish school slutty,' how growing up poor gave her the skills to pull rich men, and the best time to sneak away to the bathroom on a date. She shares the story of how she ended up dating a Bachelorette star mid-'exploration,' her golden rule for relationships (one hot, one sma…

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Proposing is So Weird! (w/ Mo Welch) 59:41

3M ago59:41

59:41

Comedian Mo Welch joins Nicole to share how she met her wife at a lesbian bowling event, the unique “proposal order” they planned for their engagement, and whether height really matters in lesbian relationships. She dives into LA’s tight-knit lesbian scene, questions why society clings to outdated proposal traditions, and pitches her take on improv…

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How Your Attachment Style Predicts Your Dating Disasters (w/ Dating Coach Sabrina Zohar) 1:04:39

4M ago1:04:39

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Happy Valentine's Day! Dating coach Sabrina Zohar joins Nicole for a deep dive into attachment styles and how they shape our love lives. Are you anxiously attached, always seeking reassurance and fearing abandonment? Or are you more avoidant, pulling away when things get too close? Sabrina breaks down the key differences, explaining how both styles…

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THE LOST EPISODE (w/ Bobby Moynihan) 1:08:35

4M ago1:08:35

1:08:35

Rescued from a broken time machine, we travel from the past with an unhinged LOST episode of the podcast. Comedian and friend Bobby Moynihan (SNL) joins Nicole to discuss dating on SNL, how he met his wife while teaching improv, and why the TV show LOST played a weirdly huge role in their relationship. He talks about loving being a dad, and what he…

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Dating as a Child Star, Proposing Naked (w/ Josh Peck) 50:02

4M ago50:02

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Comedian and actor Josh Peck (Drake and Josh, Good Guys podcast) joins Nicole to talk about meeting his wife at a Halloween party, proposing to her while naked, and what it was like to date as a child star. They share their experiences of being fat, how losing weight changed their dating lives, and why the right person just gets you. Plus, Nicole r…

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Mud Butt Mishaps (w/ Siobhan Thompson) 1:01:38

4M ago1:01:38

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Writer and comedian Siobhan Thompson (Dimension 20, Rick & Morty) joins Nicole to dive into the messy realities of hookup culture—from men leaving skid marks in bed to requesting ass-eating with a muddy butt. They debate whether it’s okay to ghost someone after a one-night stand. Siobhan shares why she had to turn off DM requests from D&D fans, her…

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Matching Your Silly (w/ Eugene Cordero) 1:00:21

5M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Comedian and actor Eugene Cordero (Loki, The Mandalorian) joins Nicole to discuss having a UCB-involved proposal, his most awkward date, and finding someone that matches your silly. Plus, Nicole shares her attempt to get into anime - for a man. WATCH this episode on YouTube at youtu.be/ffIFVa7Ba0o. Write to Nicole! Send your dirty messages to whywo…

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Episode 69: EP 69: Gummies - Fad? Should you use them? Are they better or cheaper than the usual. Just the facts. 23:58

5M ago23:58

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EP 69: Health Gummies - Fad? Should you use them? Are they better or cheaper than the usual. Just the facts. All the rage, or never heard of them? Should I use them? We discuss. We try to stay on top of the trends. We see "health" gummies creeping in more and more, with more and more ingredient options. Vitamin gummies for kids have been around for…

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Left by my Fiancé, Relationship OCDs (w/ Allison Raskin) 59:12

5M ago59:12

59:12

Author and mental health advocate Allison Raskin joins Nicole to talk about being left by her fiancé, dating with OCD, and how it affects relationships and intimacy. They learn how to make a guy laugh (according to WikiHow), discuss the most heartbreaking celebrity breakups, and explore the collective trauma we’ve experienced post-pandemic. Plus, N…

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Episode 73: EP 73 Shit my dad says and why you should take this seriously. It might even be your legacy. 17:30

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Episode 76: EP 76 Routine Sets you FREE, with less chaos. 26:09

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Secretly Dating your Improv Coach (w/ Edi Patterson) 50:23

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Episode 75: EP 75 Are Greens Powders the Real Deal? 29:47

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Bizarre Relationships with Animals (w/ Rose McIver) 53:49

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Episode 74: EP 74 Essential Winter Workout Survival Tactics 21:17

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Bob Derails the Pod (w/ Bob the Drag Queen) 1:08:08

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The Male Loneliness Epidemic (w/ Drew Afualo) 1:06:27

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Dating Around the World (w/ Colton Dunn) 57:58

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Too Shy to Talk to People (w/ Owen Burke) 1:04:33

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DIVORCED!!! (w/ Jackie Johnson) 1:07:48

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Childbirth Nightmares, Public or Private Proposal? (w/ Melissa Hunter) 50:06

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Episode 72: EP 72 Do you use Supplements? Maybe you should listen to this. 28:26

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The Funny Guy Trap (w/ Wayne Brady) 1:12:57

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Episode 71: EP 71 Should you try to preserve or improve? And how. 27:20

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Chubby Chasers (w/ Jana Schmieding) 1:04:08

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Oops, All Red Flags! (w/ Mariah Smith) 58:09

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Episode 70: EP 70 Berberine. Is this nature's Ozempic? 17:21

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Surviving Beergate & Escaping Trans-Chasers (w/ Dylan Mulvaney) 59:15

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Coming Out (w/ Sasheer Zamata) 57:44

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How to Pull Rich Men (w/ Robby Hoffman) 54:21

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Proposing is So Weird! (w/ Mo Welch) 59:41

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How Your Attachment Style Predicts Your Dating Disasters (w/ Dating Coach Sabrina Zohar) 1:04:39

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THE LOST EPISODE (w/ Bobby Moynihan) 1:08:35

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Dating as a Child Star, Proposing Naked (w/ Josh Peck) 50:02

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Mud Butt Mishaps (w/ Siobhan Thompson) 1:01:38

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Matching Your Silly (w/ Eugene Cordero) 1:00:21

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Episode 69: EP 69: Gummies - Fad? Should you use them? Are they better or cheaper than the usual. Just the facts. 23:58

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Left by my Fiancé, Relationship OCDs (w/ Allison Raskin) 59:12