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Ep. 154: The Day Weezer Broke Reese’s Heart
April 19, 2026

Ep. 154: The Day Weezer Broke Reese’s Heart

Dave and Reese set out for a simple mission: survive Record Store Day and grab a rare Weezer release. That doesn’t happen. Instead, they get long lines, bad information, and a slow realization that the one thing Reese wanted ...

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Ep. 153: U2’s “Easter Lily” – What We Heard (and Didn’t) | Couples Podcast
April 4, 2026

Ep. 153: U2’s “Easter Lily” – What We Heard (and Didn’t) | Couples Po…

In this episode of Manic Joy, a funny couples podcast about midlife marriage, Dave and Reese wake up to a surprise U2 release and immediately hit play.What follows is a real-time reaction to Easter Lily, how it compares to Da...

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Ep. 152: What We Remember vs What Actually Happened in Our Marriage
March 28, 2026

Ep. 152: What We Remember vs What Actually Happened in Our Marriage

Dave and Reese explore how memory shapes marriage, and why couples often remember the same moments completely differently. This funny couples podcast dives into midlife marriage, communication, and the stories we tell ourselv...

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Ep. 151: The Moments That Changed Us | Midlife Marriage, Then and Now
March 22, 2026

Ep. 151: The Moments That Changed Us | Midlife Marriage, Then and Now

In this episode of Manic Joy , a funny couples podcast about midlife marriage , Dave and Reese look back at the questions from their very first episode and answer them again with 151 episodes, a lot more life, and a lot less ...

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Ep. 150: What Midlife Does to a Marriage - Couples Humor & Relationships
March 8, 2026

Ep. 150: What Midlife Does to a Marriage - Couples Humor & Relationsh…

In this couples podcast episode, Dave and Reese talk about midlife marriage and how getting older changes a relationship. They discuss communication, patience, hearing loss, body changes, and the things that can make marriage...

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Ep. 149: Why We Take Games Way Too Seriously | Couples Podcast
March 1, 2026

Ep. 149: Why We Take Games Way Too Seriously | Couples Podcast

Dave and Reese get into their go-to games right now, the ones they’ll always say yes to, and the ones they’d be thrilled to never play again. They cover household staples like Scrabble (Dave’s forever game), party chaos like ...

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Ep. 148: Clean Snow and Dirty Secrets | Couples podcast
Feb. 21, 2026

Ep. 148: Clean Snow and Dirty Secrets | Couples podcast

In this couples podcast episode, Dave and Reese try to enjoy winter while it actively tries to ruin their house. It starts with a “Clean Snow” martini and quickly spirals into roof leaks, ice dams, emergency pool towels, and ...

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Ep. 147: Couples Humor on Valentine’s Day: An STD of Love
Feb. 15, 2026

Ep. 147: Couples Humor on Valentine’s Day: An STD of Love

This episode of the couples podcast features hilarious couples humor and relationship stories on Valentine’s Day. Dave and Reese try to have a chill Valentine’s Day at home. Tulips. Jalapeño sliders. A “French Kiss” cocktail....

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Ep. 146: Super Bowl Night Humor and Couple Banter | Manic Joy Couples Podcast
Feb. 11, 2026

Ep. 146: Super Bowl Night Humor and Couple Banter | Manic Joy Couples…

In this episode of the Manic Joy couples podcast, Dave and Reese bring their signature couples humor to a pre-Super Bowl check-in and post-game review. They share laughs and candid moments as they discuss everything from birt...

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Ep. 145: Stick It Up Your Google Box - Couples Humor and Streaming Struggles
Feb. 1, 2026

Ep. 145: Stick It Up Your Google Box - Couples Humor and Streaming St…

In this episode of Manic Joy, a lively couples podcast about relationships and life, Dave and Reese dive into streaming services chaos, the mysterious "Google box," and the strange new reality of watching football as if it's ...

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Ep. 144: The Sitcom of Marriage: A Couples Podcast on Relationships and Humor
Jan. 24, 2026

Ep. 144: The Sitcom of Marriage: A Couples Podcast on Relationships a…

In this episode of the couples podcast Manic Joy, Dave and Reese treat their marriage like a classic sitcom, blending couples humor with honest glimpses into their relationship. From a cold open disrupted by a single thumbs-u...

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Ep. 143: 2016 Nostalgia: Couples Humor and Memories Before Social Media Got Weird
Jan. 17, 2026

Ep. 143: 2016 Nostalgia: Couples Humor and Memories Before Social Med…

In this episode of our couples podcast, Dave and Reese take a humorous and heartfelt trip back to 2016, exploring how relationships and social media intersected before everything got complicated. With plenty of couple humor, ...

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Ep. 142: Are We More Stressed Than Our Parents? Exploring Stress and Relationships in Modern Couples
Jan. 12, 2026

Ep. 142: Are We More Stressed Than Our Parents? Exploring Stress and …

In this episode of our couples podcast, Dave and Reese explore whether modern couples are more stressed than their parents were, or simply more vocal about it. They dive into how different generations handle stress and relati...

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Ep. 141: Happy New Year Live: Couples Humor and Holiday Tales
Jan. 3, 2026

Ep. 141: Happy New Year Live: Couples Humor and Holiday Tales

Welcome to Manic Joy, a couples podcast that dives into relationships with humor and honesty. In this special live episode ringing in 2026, Dave and Reese share a hilarious and heartfelt start to the new year. From tech hiccu...

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Ep. 140: Manch Vegas Adventures: A Couples Podcast on Relationships and Life Experiences
Dec. 21, 2025

Ep. 140: Manch Vegas Adventures: A Couples Podcast on Relationships a…

Join us on this special episode of the couples podcast as Dave and Reese venture to "Manch Vegas" with friends Emily and Jonnie. Celebrating early graduations and the trials of adulting, they explore the highs and lows of rel...

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Ep. 139: Holiday Party Chaos and Absurd Hypertheticals | Couples Humor Podcast
Dec. 15, 2025

Ep. 139: Holiday Party Chaos and Absurd Hypertheticals | Couples Humo…

In this episode of Manic Joy, your favorite couples podcast about life and relationships, Dave and Reese dive into the chaos of holiday parties with their signature couples humor. From emergency gin and Doritos to hilarious a...

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Ep. 138: Proud & Happy Moments: Couples Humor and Relationship Stories
Dec. 7, 2025

Ep. 138: Proud & Happy Moments: Couples Humor and Relationship Stories

In this episode of the couples podcast, Dave and Reese dive into the ups and downs of their relationship with plenty of couples humor and heartfelt moments. They share five things they're proud of and five things that make th...

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Ep. 137: Allegedly Great TV to Watch | Couples Humor and Relationship Chats
Nov. 28, 2025

Ep. 137: Allegedly Great TV to Watch | Couples Humor and Relationship…

On this episode of the couples podcast 'Manic Joy', Dave and Reese dive into their latest TV obsessions fueled by an Upside Down Old Fashioned. Join this couples humor-filled chat as they discuss Stranger Things hype, Thanksg...

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Ep. 136: Petty Hills We’ll Gladly Die On: A Funny Couples Debate
Nov. 24, 2025

Ep. 136: Petty Hills We’ll Gladly Die On: A Funny Couples Debate

In this episode of Manic Joy, a funny couples podcast about marriage and midlife, Dave and Reese dive into the tiny, ridiculous, and wildly specific petty hills they'll gladly die on. From toilet-paper crimes to pineapple-piz...

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Ep. 135: When Did We Start Tipping for Everything? | Couples Humor on Tipping & Travel
Nov. 16, 2025

Ep. 135: When Did We Start Tipping for Everything? | Couples Humor on…

In this episode of Manic Joy, a funny couples podcast about marriage and midlife, Dave and Reese dive into the peculiar tipping culture in the U.S. after Dave returns from the UK, where tipping isn't expected on something as ...

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Ep. 134: Shutting Down the Government? A Funny Couples Dive into Politics and Relationships
Nov. 8, 2025

Ep. 134: Shutting Down the Government? A Funny Couples Dive into Poli…

In this episode of Manic Joy, your go-to midlife podcast for couples humor and real relationship talks, Dave and Reese explore the surprising reality of shutting down the U.S. government. They break down how a government shut...

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Ep. 133: Losing My Tribute Band Religion: Couples Humor and Midlife Adventures
Sept. 21, 2025

Ep. 133: Losing My Tribute Band Religion: Couples Humor and Midlife A…

In this episode of the Manic Joy midlife podcast, funny couples Dave and Reese share their Connecticut getaway filled with unexpected surprises. From an exciting black bear sighting to lively debates over tribute bands, they ...

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Ep. 132: Routines in Relationships: Freedom or Trap? | Couples Humor & Midlife Podcast
Sept. 15, 2025

Ep. 132: Routines in Relationships: Freedom or Trap? | Couples Humor …

In this episode of Manic Joy, a midlife podcast for couples, Dave and Reese dive into the rituals and routines that shape their daily lives, exploring whether these habits bring freedom or feel like a trap. With their signatu...

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Ep. 131: Is Your Phone Listening? The Privacy Threats Worse Than You Think
Sept. 7, 2025

Ep. 131: Is Your Phone Listening? The Privacy Threats Worse Than You …

In this episode of the Manic Joy midlife podcast, Dave and Reese blend couples humor with a deep dive into privacy concerns: are our phones secretly listening, or is the truth even more alarming? They uncover the secrets behi...

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