🎧 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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🎯 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:

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🎧 Apple Podcasts → The Radke Show on Apple
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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 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

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• Harlan Cohen’s college prep advice → The Naked Roommate
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🔊 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?