Episode 1 - She’s Soiling the Nest (And Using Our Bathroom to Do It) | The Radke Show
Release Date: 07/15/2025
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Episode 1 - She’s Soiling the Nest (And Using Our Bathroom to Do It) | The Radke Show
The Radke Show
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...
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One Marriage. Two Mics. Zero Filter.
The Radke Show
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...
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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
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🔊 Quote of the Episode:
“She loves me. I know this. Because she pooped in my room this morning.” —Melissa
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