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Ep. 38: Things that go Bump in the Night
Oct. 2, 2022

Ep. 38: Things that go Bump in the Night

What’s really scary about this episode is how little Dave and Reese can actually remember. They get a lot of things wrong. But you will hear their thoughts on scary movies. You’ll also learn what Reese thinks about Hocus Pocu...

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Ep. 37: Empty Nest?
Sept. 5, 2022

Ep. 37: Empty Nest?

Now, what do we do? Dave and Reese get you up to speed on their goings-on since the kids have been away at school. It's an episode revealing the stresses, joys, and tomfoolery going on in the Charest household. Go behind the ...

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Ep. 36: Homecoming - The Doodles' First College Adventures
Aug. 27, 2022

Ep. 36: Homecoming - The Doodles' First College Adventures

And they're back! That's right, after six days at college, the girls are home. We have a previously scheduled dental appointment to thank. Tune in as Dave and Reese find out about the girls' first college adventures. Go behin...

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Ep. 35: Cheers to the Years!
Aug. 14, 2022

Ep. 35: Cheers to the Years!

Mmm. Tasty alcoholic beverages. Dave and Reese take you on a journey of their experiences with alcohol through the years. As they enjoy a drink...on an empty stomach. All is good, until it isn't. Hooray, alcohol! Go behind th...

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Ep. 34: Tattoo Tales
Aug. 7, 2022

Ep. 34: Tattoo Tales

13 to 3. That's the current tattoo ratio in the Charest household. Dave and Reese get into the nitty gritty of their ink. And they reveal plans for an upcoming family tattoo session. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows...

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Ep. 33: College Bound - The Doodles' Next Chapter
July 30, 2022

Ep. 33: College Bound - The Doodles' Next Chapter

The doodles are here! The doodles are here! That's right, and they're heading to college in the fall. Join us as we get the nitty gritty leading up to move-in day. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscri...

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Ep. 32: Licensed to Drive
July 25, 2022

Ep. 32: Licensed to Drive

Sweet freedom. That moment you can finally head out into the world on your own because you've got your very own driver's license. Great joy for the teenager. Great anxiety for the parent. Dave and Reese dig deep into yet anot...

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Ep. 31: The Next Chapter - Embracing Change in the Charest Household!
July 19, 2022

Ep. 31: The Next Chapter - Embracing Change in the Charest Household!

High school graduation. New drivers. Orientations. Things are changing in the Charest household. There may be a lot more crying. Join us as we discuss this next chapter in the season three opener. Go behind the scenes, help s...

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Ep. 30: The Power of Music
Feb. 27, 2022

Ep. 30: The Power of Music

Can you imagine a world without music? Dave and Reese share some of their earliest memories of music and how it has been a common bond throughout their relationship. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subsc...

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Ep. 29: Food Fight Frenzy
Feb. 20, 2022

Ep. 29: Food Fight Frenzy

Dave likes food. Reese likes food. Sometimes they don't like the same food. Now they're gonna fight about it. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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Ep. 28: Snow Day Banter by the Fire
Feb. 5, 2022

Ep. 28: Snow Day Banter by the Fire

Dave and Reese pull themselves away from the fire long enough to record this random episode. Snowy day. Random questions. Join us. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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Ep. 27: Snow-vid - Weathering the Storm
Jan. 29, 2022

Ep. 27: Snow-vid - Weathering the Storm

Dave and Reese reflect on their relationships with snow as they prepare for a massive storm coming (at least, that's what the news is saying) as they record this episode. Grab some hot cocoa or a hot toddy, curl up by the fir...

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Ep. 26: Books, Ozark, and STDs
Jan. 23, 2022

Ep. 26: Books, Ozark, and STDs

Do you like books? Dave and Reese like books. We talk about them too. And Ozark. STDs. You know, the usual. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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Ep. 25: Who's Got the Funk? - Reflections on the Last Two Years of the Pandemic
Jan. 17, 2022

Ep. 25: Who's Got the Funk? - Reflections on the Last Two Years of th…

We've got the funk. Do you have the funk? Dave and Reese reflect on the last two years of the pandemic and its impact on their mental health as we move into year three. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Su...

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Ep. 24: New Year's in NYC - Escapades, Revelations, and Perfect Slices of Pizza in the Big Apple
Jan. 9, 2022

Ep. 24: New Year's in NYC - Escapades, Revelations, and Perfect Slice…

Dave and Reese reveal their escapades as they ring in the new year in NYC. From the maddening drivel that is television on New Year's Eve to the perfect slice of NY pizza, it's all here for 2022! Go behind the scenes, help sh...

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Ep. 23: Surviving the 80s - Reflections on the Grammar School Years
Dec. 12, 2021

Ep. 23: Surviving the 80s - Reflections on the Grammar School Years

Dave and Reese survived the 80s! Did you? It's hard to believe with all the things that could've killed us. My how the times have changed. Listen in as Dave and Reese reflect on the grammar school years. Go behind the scenes,...

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Ep. 22: A Menagerie of Chit-Chat
Nov. 6, 2021

Ep. 22: A Menagerie of Chit-Chat

Join us for a conversational journey. A menagerie of chit-chat. Pear Martinis. Travel. Halloween. Injuries. And yes, we talk about pets too. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy ema...

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Ep. 21: The Internet - Wonders and Mysteries of the World Wide Web
Oct. 16, 2021

Ep. 21: The Internet - Wonders and Mysteries of the World Wide Web

Dave and Reese are pretty amazed by this thing called the "internet." The fact that they used this thing to create this thing that you could engage with on your thing through this thing...WOW! Listen in on our discussion, whi...

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Ep. 20: Lights, Camera, Action - Inside  71 of Our Favorite Films and Shows
Oct. 10, 2021

Ep. 20: Lights, Camera, Action - Inside 71 of Our Favorite Films and…

Lights. Camera. Action! Dave and Reese take you inside some of their favorites films and shows. 71 to be exact. Maybe not deep inside but the following creative endeavors make it into the discussion... The Wolf of Wall Street...

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Ep. 19: Unedited Banter, Unscripted Fun, and Unfiltered Glory
Oct. 3, 2021

Ep. 19: Unedited Banter, Unscripted Fun, and Unfiltered Glory

Dave and Reese are back in the saddle. This time you get their raw, unedited glory. Good? Bad? You decide. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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Ep. 18: Getting Older, Memory Lapses, and Misplaced Glasses
May 24, 2021

Ep. 18: Getting Older, Memory Lapses, and Misplaced Glasses

Dave and Reese hate to be the bearers of bad news, but with each passing second, we're all getting a bit older. It's crazy when you think about it. One minute you're getting ready to go out at 11 pm and stumbling home as the ...

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Ep. 17: Navigating Grief
May 17, 2021

Ep. 17: Navigating Grief

Dave and Reese tackle the topic of GRIEF in this episode. They discuss... Their earliest memories of grief Their feelings going through the stages of grief How they use art to process grief Go behind the scenes, help shape ou...

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Ep. 16: Love and Money: Getting Real About Finances
May 9, 2021

Ep. 16: Love and Money: Getting Real About Finances

Dave and Reese are back for a new season! They kick it off with a discussion about money. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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Bonus! Ep. 15: Fireball Folly
April 11, 2021

Bonus! Ep. 15: Fireball Folly

The last of the season one bonus episodes. To celebrate the occasion: Fireball! Reese immediately realizes it was a bad idea. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list .

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