Episodes

Funny hosts Dave and Reese get real about money—the topic that makes most couples nervous. In this episode, they unpack how finances reveal values, expose generational money scripts, and either strengthen or strain marriage. If you and your partner avoid talking about cash, hide purchases, or have completely different money styles, this conversation is for you. Real talk, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that couples who talk about money intentionally stay married longer. Go behind the scenes, ...

Dave and Reese try Fireball... and immediately regret it. Join us for a hilarious couples podcast bonus where we celebrate the dumb decisions every couple makes together and why laughing at your own mistakes keeps marriage fun. No relationship advice, just real stories and the reminder that nobody has it all figured out. Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list.

What!?! Another bonus episode? Yeppers. Find out all about Dave and Reese's pandemonium after midnight, a fun game to play upon death, and listen in as they call a "lucky" email subscriber. Enjoy! Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list.

Surprise! Again. Again. Dave and Reese are back with...er, something we recorded before Reese's birthday but published after. Less of an episode and more of a devolving conversation. You'll see...hear. You get it. Blame the drinks. Enjoy! Go behind the scenes, help shape our shows, and more. Subscribe to the Manic Joy email list.

Surprise bonus episode! Dave and Reese get loose with drinks, debut a hilarious new segment ("You Know What Really Grinds My Gears"), and call unsuspecting friends to ambush them live. What happens when you keep a 22-year marriage fun? Chaos, laughter, and the kind of unscripted moments that remind you why you married this person. Listeners expect relationship advice; Manic Joy delivers real conversation instead. Go behind the scenes, subscribe to the Manic Joy email list.

What happens when Dave and Reese have a few drinks and hit record? Unfiltered couples banter, honest laughs, and the kind of conversation that reminds us why we like hanging out together. No agenda—just two people in a long-term marriage letting loose. The perfect bonus for anyone who values real couples conversations over relationship advice. Go behind the scenes, subscribe to the Manic Joy email list.

Dave and Reese wrap up the season of this funny couples podcast by answering real questions from listeners about midlife marriage, relationships, and everything that doesn’t have a clean answer. Some questions get honest. Some get uncomfortable. A few go completely off the rails. They talk about what’s changed, what still surprises them, and the stuff most couples don’t say out loud but probably should. It’s part reflection, part chaos, and very on brand for how Dave and Reese show up together...

Dave and Reese ring in 2021 with a mix of hope, side-eye, and “are we really doing this again?” energy. In this funny couples podcast, they talk about what actually changed, what didn’t, and how midlife marriage looks when the calendar flips but real life keeps showing up. From low-key celebrations to bigger relationship realizations, this episode leans into couple humor, honest reflection, and the weird gap between expectations and reality. If you’ve ever started a new year thinking things wou...

Manic Joy is a couples podcast about midlife marriage, and this one goes straight into the chaos. Dave and Reese look back at 2020 and realize it didn’t just disrupt routines. It changed how they show up for each other. What felt temporary at the time quietly rewired their relationship in ways they’re still unpacking. They talk about the weird parts people don’t always say out loud. Too much time together. Not enough space. Small habits that became big tensions. And the unexpected moments that...

Manic Joy is a funny couples podcast about marriage, midlife, and figuring things out as you go. In this episode, Dave and Reese look back at ten weeks of being stuck at home together and what it actually did to their relationship. Not the polished version. The real one. They get into the small stuff that started to feel big, the routines that kept them sane, and the moments where things could’ve gone sideways but didn’t. Or almost did. It’s a mix of couple humor, honest reflection, and the k...

Manic Joy is a couples podcast about midlife marriage, where funny couples Dave and Reese talk honestly about life, work, and everything in between. In this episode, Dave and Reese look back at the jobs they had, the careers they thought they wanted, and how those ideas changed over time. They get into the pressure to “figure it out,” the moments things didn’t go as planned, and the stories they told themselves along the way. It’s a mix of couples humor, real talk about work and identity, and th...

Manic Joy is a funny couples podcast about marriage and midlife, and this one goes all the way back to where it started. Fall of 1992. Dave and Reese head off to college with a mix of confidence, confusion, and zero real idea of what’s coming. They get into what they thought college would be, what it actually turned into, and the people who shaped them along the way. There are some decent insights from Dave. And a lot of stories from Reese. Some of which probably shouldn’t have made it into a ...

This funny couples podcast goes all the way back to high school, where Dave and Reese unpack the story behind the legendary nickname “Mooner.” From Catholic school chaos to prom nights, ski trips, and decisions that probably shouldn’t have been made, this episode is a mix of nostalgia, embarrassment, and stories that somehow survived 30 years. It’s a look at midlife marriage through the lens of who they used to be, and how those younger versions still show up today. If you’ve ever wondered how y...

Manic Joy is a funny couples podcast about midlife marriage, and this episode leans right into the mess of not knowing what’s coming next. Dave and Reese find themselves staring down plans that don’t quite hold, expectations that shift, and the strange reality that the older you get, the less certain things can feel. From small everyday moments to bigger life questions, they talk through how uncertainty shows up in their marriage and why it doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. There’s humor ...

This funny couples podcast dives into love, relationships, and what midlife marriage actually looks like when you live it every day. Dave and Reese talk about the best and worst relationships they’ve had, the “chaser” phase, and why expecting someone to read your mind never works. Then they tell their story. How a night that started with U2 Day, Serendipity, and a questionable soup turned into something real. From a Belvedere Castle proposal to the small, everyday stuff that defines a relation...

Manic Joy is a funny couples podcast about midlife marriage, and this first episode sets the tone. Dave and Reese kick things off by asking each other real questions about life, love, and uncertainty. They share the moments that shaped them, the risks that changed everything, and why communication might be the only thing holding a relationship together. There are stories about growing up, family dynamics, and the kind of friendships that last decades. There’s also a completely unplanned story ...

Meet Dave and Reese and discover how the Manic Joy couples podcast began. In this origin story, they share why two people in a 20+ year marriage decided to turn everyday moments into honest conversations about marriage, love, and modern life. Learn the story behind the show, why they believe better relationships are built one conversation at a time, and what listeners can expect from every episode. If you're looking for a funny relationship podcast that sparks meaningful conversations, this is t...