Episodes

Jan. 29, 2022

Ep. 27: Snow-vid - Weathering the Storm

Dave and Reese reflect on their relationships with snow as they prepare for a massive storm coming (at least, that's what the news is saying) as they record this episode. Grab some hot cocoa or a hot toddy, curl up by the fir...

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Jan. 24, 2022

Ep. 26: Books, Ozark, and STDs

Do you like books? Dave and Reese like books. We talk about them too. And Ozark. STDs. You know, the usual. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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Jan. 17, 2022

Ep. 25: Who's Got the Funk? - Reflections on the Last Two Years of th…

We've got the funk. Do you have the funk? Dave and Reese reflect on the last two years of the pandemic and its impact on their mental health as we move into year three. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Su...

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Jan. 9, 2022

Ep. 24: New Year's in NYC - Escapades, Revelations, and Perfect Slice…

Dave and Reese reveal their escapades as they ring in the new year in NYC. From the maddening drivel that is television on New Year's Eve to the perfect slice of NY pizza, it's all here for 2022! Go behind the scenes, help sh...

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Dec. 12, 2021

Ep. 23: Surviving the 80s - Reflections on the Grammar School Years

Dave and Reese survived the 80s! Did you? It's hard to believe with all the things that could've killed us. My how the times have changed. Listen in as Dave and Reese reflect on the grammar school years. Go behind the scenes,...

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Nov. 6, 2021

Ep. 22: A Menagerie of Chit-Chat

Join us for a conversational journey. A menagerie of chit-chat. Pear Martinis. Travel. Halloween. Injuries. And yes, we talk about pets too. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy ema...

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Oct. 16, 2021

Ep. 21: The Internet - Wonders and Mysteries of the World Wide Web

Dave and Reese are pretty amazed by this thing called the "internet." The fact that they used this thing to create this thing that you could engage with on your thing through this thing...WOW! Listen in on our discussion, whi...

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Oct. 11, 2021

Ep. 20: Lights, Camera, Action - Inside 71 of Our Favorite Films and…

Lights. Camera. Action! Dave and Reese take you inside some of their favorites films and shows. 71 to be exact. Maybe not deep inside but the following creative endeavors make it into the discussion... The Wolf of Wall Street...

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Oct. 3, 2021

Ep. 19: Unedited Banter, Unscripted Fun, and Unfiltered Glory

Dave and Reese are back in the saddle. This time you get their raw, unedited glory. Good? Bad? You decide. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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May 25, 2021

Ep. 18: Getting Older, Memory Lapses, and Misplaced Glasses

Dave and Reese hate to be the bearers of bad news, but with each passing second, we're all getting a bit older. It's crazy when you think about it. One minute you're getting ready to go out at 11 pm and stumbling home as the ...

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May 17, 2021

Ep. 17: Navigating Grief

Dave and Reese tackle the topic of GRIEF in this episode. They discuss... Their earliest memories of grief Their feelings going through the stages of grief How they use art to process grief Go behind the scenes, help shape ou...

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May 10, 2021

Ep. 16: Love and Money: Getting Real About Finances

Dave and Reese are back for a new season! They kick it off with a discussion about money. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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April 11, 2021

Bonus! Ep. 15: Fireball Folly

The last of the season one bonus episodes. To celebrate the occasion: Fireball! Reese immediately realizes it was a bad idea. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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April 4, 2021

Bonus! Ep. 14: Midnight Mayhem - Boozy Tales, a Deadly Game, and a Su…

What!?! Another bonus episode? Yeppers. Find out all about Dave and Reese's pandemonium after midnight, a fun game to play upon death, and listen in as they call a "lucky" email subscriber. Enjoy! Go behind the scenes, help s...

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April 3, 2021

Bonus! Ep. 13: Unfiltered Conversations - Boozy Tales and Unscripted …

Surprise! Again. Again. Dave and Reese are back with...er, something we recorded before Reese's birthday but published after. Less of an episode and more of a devolving conversation. You'll see...hear. You get it. Blame the d...

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March 20, 2021

Bonus! Ep. 12: Mayhem and More - Boozy Tales, New Segments, and Unscr…

Surprise! Again. Dave and Reese are back with another bonus episode. Drinks, new production tools, and tantalizing conversation...maybe. Topics include: Mayhem at the Market Basket, the introduction of a new segment: "You kno...

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Feb. 14, 2021

Bonus! Ep. 11: Boozy Banter - Candid and Unfiltered

Lucky you! Dave and Reese had a few drinks and decided it was time for a bonus episode. We'll leave it to you to decide whether or not that was a good idea. :) Go behind the scenes, subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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Jan. 24, 2021

Ep. 10: Ask Us Anything - Listener Questions to Wrap Up Season One

We did it! Listen in to hear how Dave and Reese close out season one by answering your questions. Go behind the scenes, subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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Jan. 11, 2021

Ep. 09: Ringing in the New Year

Happy New Year! Listen in to hear how Dave and Reese rang in 2021. Go behind the scenes, subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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Dec. 29, 2020

Ep. 08: Reflecting on 2020 - A Look Back on a Year Like No Other

2021 is just around the corner. Join in as Dave and Reese reflect on 2020. Go behind the scenes, subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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May 17, 2020

Ep. 07: Adventures in Quarantine

It's been around 10 weeks since our last episode, and here we are...still sheltering at home. At last, we've mustered the energy to record a new episode because we've missed you too much. Join in as Dave and Reese share their...

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March 15, 2020

Ep. 06: From Jobs to Careers - Candid Conversations on Workforce Expe…

Life is a journey filled with many opportunities to make some money. Eventually, you find the thing that becomes more than a job -- a career. Join Dave and Reese as they discuss their experiences as part of the workforce. Go ...

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March 9, 2020

Ep. 05: Into the Great Unknown - College Expectations, Major Influenc…

Fall of 1992. Dave and Reese embark into the great unknown. Did they have any preconceived notions about what college was going to be like? What was the nitty-gritty on their college journey? Who were their major influences d...

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March 1, 2020

Ep. 04: High School Flashback - Our Best, Worst, and Parental Woes

Join us on a journey back to HIGH SCHOOL! You'll get all the details around: Our top high school moments The worst part about high school And, what we worry about for our kids in high school today that we didn't have to worry...

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