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Ep. 158: Sleep Divorce? We'd Rather Fight the Pillow | Midlife Marriage, Sleep & Relationships
June 11, 2026

Ep. 158: Sleep Divorce? We'd Rather Fight the Pillow | Midlife Marria…

Is sleeping in separate bedrooms the secret to a happy marriage? Funny hosts Dave and Reese dive into the growing trend of sleep divorce , where couples choose better sleep over the tradition of sharing a bed. Along the way, ...

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Ep. 157: Do You Think You're Immortal? | Midlife Marriage, Aging & Adult Kids
June 5, 2026

Ep. 157: Do You Think You're Immortal? | Midlife Marriage, Aging & Ad…

Are Dave and Reese immortal? Probably not. But that doesn't stop these funny hosts from debating what happens if they somehow make it to 110 years old. In this episode of Manic Joy, a funny couples podcast about midlife marri...

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Ep. 156: We Eloped with Elvis | Funny Hosts Reflect on 22 Years of Midlife Marriage
May 17, 2026

Ep. 156: We Eloped with Elvis | Funny Hosts Reflect on 22 Years of Mi…

Funny hosts, Dave and Reese, revisit their Las Vegas Elvis wedding through the lens of the 2026 micro-wedding trend. More than 22 years later, the funny couple behind Manic Joy asks whether skipping the big traditional ceremo...

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Ep. 155: 22 Years Later, We Still Like Each Other | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage
May 11, 2026

Ep. 155: 22 Years Later, We Still Like Each Other | Funny Hosts on Mi…

In this funny couples podcast about midlife marriage, Dave and Reese celebrate 22 years together while discussing alien disclosure, anniversary trends, ear hair, and the everyday realities of long-term relationships. Honest c...

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Ep. 154: The Day Weezer Broke Reese’s Heart | Funny Couple Stories About Disappointment
April 19, 2026

Ep. 154: The Day Weezer Broke Reese’s Heart | Funny Couple Stories Ab…

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 6, 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 D...

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Ep. 152: Memory vs. Reality | Why Couples Remember Differently
March 28, 2026

Ep. 152: Memory vs. Reality | Why Couples Remember Differently

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 | A Funny Couples Podcast on Midlife Marriage
March 22, 2026

Ep. 151: The Moments That Changed Us | A Funny Couples Podcast on Mid…

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: Midlife Marriage Gets Real | Funny Hosts on Communication & Aging
March 8, 2026

Ep. 150: Midlife Marriage Gets Real | Funny Hosts on Communication & …

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 | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage
Jan. 24, 2026

Ep. 144: The Sitcom of Marriage | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage

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? | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage
Jan. 12, 2026

Ep. 142: Are We More Stressed Than Our Parents? | Funny Hosts on Midl…

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 | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage
Dec. 21, 2025

Ep. 140: Manch Vegas Adventures | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage

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 | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage
Dec. 7, 2025

Ep. 138: Proud & Happy Moments | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage

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 | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage
Nov. 28, 2025

Ep. 137: Allegedly Great TV to Watch | Funny Hosts on Midlife Marriage

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 | Funny Hosts Debate Midlife Marriage
Nov. 24, 2025

Ep. 136: Petty Hills We’ll Gladly Die On | Funny Hosts Debate Midlife…

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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