🎧 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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