Ep. 92: Getting Caught Up

Dave and Reese are about to transition into outdoor activities. More progress has been made on the yard. Reese finished her semester. And Dave returns from Washington, DC. Rage Cage. Food conundrums. Customer service. AI. And...

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May 5, 2024

Ep. 92: Getting Caught Up

Dave and Reese are about to transition into outdoor activities. More progress has been made on the yard. Reese finished her semester. And Dave returns from Washington, DC. Rage Cage. Food conundrums. Customer service. AI. And...

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May 1, 2024

Ep. 91: Don't Get Juiced!

Believe it or not, Dave and Reese refuse to finish a cocktail. Wut? Don’t worry, they made another one. But what drink would they pass on? Also, Reese wants to have a conversation about Dave’s farts. Bet you can guess …

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April 20, 2024

Ep. 90: Navigating the Uncertainty of Your Twenties

Dave and Reese revisit their twenties as they prepare for the girls to turn twenty later in the year. Inspired by an episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant , the couple explores approaches to navigating the challenges faced by...

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April 13, 2024

Ep. 89: Happy Partners

Dave and Reese take a moment to reflect on the state of their relationship. As they approach their 20th wedding anniversary, they're determined to set the stage for the next 20 years. Go behind the scenes, help shape our show...

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April 1, 2024

Ep. 88: The Roast of Reese

It happened. Everyone survived. Phew. Dave and Reese recount their adventures as Reese celebrated her 50th birthday with a bang. Also, watch her "Happy Birthday, Reese" video . Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and ...

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March 23, 2024

Ep. 87: Butter Cakes

Dave and Reese are back. They answers questions regarding early, mid, and later life. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

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Reese Charest

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Dave Charest

Host / Husband / Dad / Friend

Director, Small Business Success @constantcontact. Keynote Speaker. Host of Be a Marketer with Dave Charest, Makeshift Brilliance with Dave Charest, and Manic Joy: A podcast about life, love, and uncertainty.