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Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 6 Episode 11: One and DoneWe might be the kind of parents who forget the Tooth Fairy two nights in a row, but at least we eventually remembered to record a podcast.Just a 1-month hiatus this time, but the chaos is still in full swing. This episode is us catching you up on the recent madness, starting with the 27-minute hostage negotiation that is the twins' nighttime routine. Danielle is preparing to grace the stage at the Italian American Club with her dad. Mackin is deeply offended that the boys were horrified at the idea of him "babysitting" them w...
2026-02-2453 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 6 Episode 10: We KnowSeason 6 Episode 10: We KnowWe know. It’s been a minute. We haven’t recorded since October because life was lifing hard as ever. This episode is us catching you up on why we disappeared and what the last few months actually looked like behind the scenes. My dad got hit with a serious bacterial infection that landed him in the hospital for two weeks. We did manage one big night out at the Findlay Christmas party. Danielle lived her best Kardashian adjacent-life.Mackin is officially in full grind mode with his...
2026-01-2758 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 6 Episode 9: Did I Make It?Look at us, we’re back! More prepared, but with slightly less clothing. This was another quick and fun episode covering yet another crazy couple of weeks.Mom and Dad had a great night out at Crusader Knight, the big fundraising gala for our kids’ school. Danielle was the belle of the ball and was excited to show off the look she’s been working so hard on. It was such a great night with even better company, the Galindos.Like everything we do, it didn’t come without its fair share of stress. Leo had a bu...
2025-10-1456 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 6 Episode 8: Proof of LifeWe’re back (yes, we’re alive) after a little summer chaos. It’s been a hectic season of life, but with the weather cooling down, things are finally settling too.We have a lot to catch up on! From a family holiday in San Diego to Mackin being super busy growing his agency business. Dom dedicated his entire summer to football. Viv is still living her best life, but now adjusting to middle school. Leo is still Leo; he got a little sick, which gave Danielle PTSD flashbacks that somehow made her sicker than h...
2025-09-291h 10Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 6 Episode 7: Try N Something New with the MackinsOh, look, another family deciding to drop everything and travel the world because, why not, right? Meanwhile, we’re just trying to plan a road trip San Diego. But these two? They put the "trip" in "road trip."In this episode, we sit down with our old friends Jimi and Sandi Falin, the power couple behind Try N Something New! These two started their film business 14 years ago with our wedding and have now made capturing their travel lifestyle a full-time gig. Three kids in tow, dozens of countries, and millions of subscribers later, they're still the sa...
2025-06-231h 07Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 6 Episode 6: Certified Bra FitterWe're back after some technical struggles (shocking, we know).We kick off summer with a shirt-unbuttoning and eye-opening experience at a bra fitting, where Danielle realized she’d been wearing them all wrong her whole life.To camp or not to camp? That's the question. We dive into the chaos of summer parenting. Early mornings, hot days, late nights, and the constant pressure to entertain the kids while also trying to encourage them to learn from boredom.We also weigh the pros and cons of having a living room kid vs a bedroom ki...
2025-06-041h 06Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 6 Episode 5: Hard Launch of Makin' it MediaLots of life has been happening around here, and we have plenty to talk about. Mackin has been busy fasting, while Danielle has been busy trying out new Mexican restaurants with a side of tirzepatide.We celebrated the resurrection of Jesus by allowing our kids to be spoiled with candy and gifts. The cost of dyeing eggs this year was outrageous, so it was cheaper to just let them eat the dye in Sour Patch Kids.We are excited to finally hard-launch Makin' it Media! Mackin has been running Makin' it Media behind the scenes...
2025-05-0158 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 6 Episode 4: We Are Big Fat LiarsWe’re like the marriage that cried wolf. At this point, whatever we say we’re going to do, just expect the opposite, okay? We have a lot to catch up on, and once again, we’ve had continued technical difficulties that kept us from recording last month. But it’s good to be back in our living room with you all.We’re spring breakin’ all the rules! We’ve got a hysterectomy hysteria update, and Danielle’s got sourdough everywhere. The kids are complaining nonstop, and we’ve got plenty to talk about. We didn’t e...
2025-03-241h 23Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 6 Episode 3: Try LessWe’re finally back recording at home after a little break, and we have a lot to catch up on. It's been a while, and we had a few episodes recorded that never aired thanks to technical difficulties (who knew we’d have this many issues with microphones?). We’re hoping this one makes up for all that lost time.Mackin has rules for sending people videos, and etiquette that he thinks we all should abide by. Also, our kids have been soo much lately! Sick, busy, hungry, they’re always talking! That’s all we do, is talk! W...
2025-02-181h 16Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 6 Episode 2: Jeff and Aimee in the Morning…with the MackinsIt’s a special episode of Makin’ it with the Mackins because we’ve got two old friends of the podcast, back in the studio for the first time together in almost 2 years! Jeff Kurkjian and Aimee Thomas—formerly of Jeff and Aimee in the Morning—are here, and we’re so happy to have them.
Warning: There is no dump button for swearing for these radio personalities, so prepare yourself. We discuss the pros and ultimately cons, of puppy parenting and how it relates to real parenting. Jeff gives Danielle a brief is a brief Geography lesson and A...
2024-12-181h 01Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 6 Episode 1: Return of the MackinsWe’re back! Welcome to Season 6 of Makin’ it with the Mackins! We enjoyed our break but we are so excited to be back!
We have a NEW format for the podcast that we think will be most importantly, entertaining but also provide us with some flexibility without compromising our content.
All episodes will now be 100% FREE to listen to, watch, and play as background noise while you fold laundry. We know some of you would still like to support so, we created some options for you to help us keep the lights on and came...
2024-12-061h 04Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 5 Episode 21: You Didn’t Do It YetIn this episode, we kick things off with a riveting conversation around who has the most laundry, followed up with a tragic salsa spill.
Mackin tried to insert some cultural relevance in an Olympics segment that was almost as bad as the opening ceremony.
We also discuss the quest to find a family with kids the same ages as ours to make Mackin feel like he’s not alone, and we wrap with our “Child of the Summer Rankings.”
We have a couple more episodes this season before we take a break to take care...
2024-08-0755 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 5 Episode 20: Dr. Paul WilkesWe’re thrilled to bring you this personal and moving episode with the hilarious and highly respected Dr. Paul Wilkes, a renowned and published MD, FACOG expert in perinatal care, based in Las Vegas. Dr. Wilkes, who was Danielle's amazing doctor during her twin pregnancy, joins us for an in-depth and raw conversation about his life.
Dr. Wilkes opens up about his battle with addiction and his incredible journey to becoming one of the most esteemed perinatal doctors in the country. He shares how his faith in God played a crucial role in overcoming personal and professional ch...
2024-07-101h 20Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 5 Episode 19: Reintroducing OurselvesAllow us to reintroduce ourselves, we are the Mackins and we’re just trying to make it…make it through parenting, marriage, schedules, fights, and everything life throws at us.
It’s been a while, so we thought we’d bring it back to our roots, recording in our kitchen and talking about how this whole thing started. It’s been almost 4 years of doing this podcast and a lot has changed while at the same time, some things never change.
We play “Ask Us Anything” with some questions from listeners. You’ll learn about our dream vacation that apparently will never happe...
2024-06-101h 00Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 5 Episode 16: The TalkWe’re back in the stu to recap our Easter and propose what the rules and regulations should be for baskets and the bunny.
We’ve now realized that when you give your kid a phone not only are you giving them access to the world, but you’re giving the world access to your kid. Well, the world got in and it prompted us to have “the talk” with Dom.
We touch on some of Danielle’s birthday week and how she almost got in the car with another family, after a wine pickup.
We had to include the latest birth...
2024-04-061h 04Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 5 Episode 15: Mackins Go GalindoDanielle says it best in her intro, these two incredible people need no introduction nor could we do one justice. In this episode, we're joined by Josh and Krystal Galindo.
You may recognize them from seeing their famous Double G’s around Vegas, but we were first introduced to them as Beckham’s parents. They are amazing parents, extremely hardworking and they have such great perspectives on life.
We talk about their keys to success in business and marriage by sticking to their unique strengths. Josh touches on the idea that life is less about searching for balance because you can’...
2024-03-221h 17Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 5 Episode 14: Encouraging Wake BehaviorNew studio, new mics, who dis?! We thought we would venture out of the comfort of our home and try recording in a new space and we had a great time! Don’t get too used to it though, because we’re going on the road.
Listen to the next episode of Real. Late. Relatable for all the details in how we’re switching things up a bit and leveling up the podcast.
It’s been a fun couple of weeks! Danielle had the amazing opportunity to guest host Aimee...
2024-03-0756 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 5 Episode 13: Red Wine & Red LaceIt’s been a tough couple of weeks. We were unfortunately grieving the loss of Danielle’s cousin, Nick Scinta. Nick was so amazing and such a light in our lives in his brightest moments. It’s always shocking like this when something happens but it was so beautiful to see the whole family come together to honor his life.
It wasn’t easy but we tried to transition into funnier topics, Nick definitely would have laughed! One thing we’re not laughing at, is our kids laughing. Is it just us or is kids hysterically laughing for too lo...
2024-02-231h 19Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 5 Episode 12: Calendar ManWe are happy to be back, in audio form. We took a break from the lights, camera, and action to sit and just talk.
We've decided that January is the hangover from the previous year and that new resolutions or big life changes should happen until February. We’re a little run down from the kids and celebrating Mackin’s birthday but we’ll survive. We’ve also been really busy between 6 different sports, doctor’s appointments, and just getting our lives together after the holidays and CES.
That said, there is no shortage of topics in...
2024-02-021h 33Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 5 Episode 10: This is hurting my feelingsHappy New Year! We hope everyone had an amazing Christmas. We certainly did and it was a very Maria Christmas, at that. We enjoyed our time off and are excited to kick off another year of sharing our shit with you.
In this episode, we’re joined by a special guest, none other than the newest member of the Mackin family, Kevin!!! Kevin doesn’t have much to say in this episode, but he fits right in with our family. We’re so grateful for the Vegas Pet Rescue Project and all the amazing work they’re doing fo...
2024-01-051h 05Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 5 Episode 9: John ChristmasmanKevin!!! Welcome to the shitshow, Mr. McAllister. You’re never gonna be alone again. Although, you may sometimes wish you were, now that you’re stuck with us.
We’re just gluttons for punishment but hopefully it comes with a positive spin and change of pace for the family as a whole.
Aside from growing our family even larger, the last few weeks have been a whirlwind. The fall plague hit our home and knocked everyone out for a couple days.
Danielle had the honor of traveling to Buffalo to perform with her Dad at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Shout...
2023-12-141h 13Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 5 Episode 7: Balloon SZNIt’s been a solid couple of weeks for the Mackins! Balloon SZN coming to a close, Raiders game, emotional awareness growth, and a successful Halloween.
Danielle shares her internal work and her process when Mackin is dysregulated. We break down the concept of “trauma bonding” and where we may show signs of it affecting our sex life.
We recap Halloween, and Dom’s 11th birthday party and show how those activities play into this episode’s rankings as well.
Thank you to all of you who subscribe to Real. Late. Relatable. Thank you all who...
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Makin' it with the MackinsReal. Late. Relatable. | Aimee Thomas - PART 2As if we didn't laugh enough during our first Real. Late. Relatable. we decided we needed to run it back one time for the people! There were too many laughs to not share them with everyone...so this Real. Late. Relatable. is free to all ears to kick off Season 5 of Makin' it with the Mackins!
If you're new to Real. Late. Relatable. this is what you can expect from us this season with the rest of our "real ones" that will be joining us as guests.
In this episode, we were going to talk...
2023-08-101h 55Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 22: We Won the CupWe won the cup! The last week has been spent celebrating the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup or at least trying to without ruining it for each other. It’s tough when you’re working on yourself all while doing a million other things, because when you screw up and it becomes even more exhausting. Ultimately, we need to give each other a break but that can be tough when our kids are giving us so many reasons to rank them all #4. Also, our next video episode will be our 100th episode! Yes, that’s right - you gu...
2023-06-221h 04Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 20: I’ve Been TryingIt’s good to be back! Sorry for the delay. Apparently, COVID is still a thing and it hit our house again but thankfully it wasn’t too bad. Hopefully, you were able to listen to the latest RLR episode with our good friends Katie and Montana or our episode on Josh Galindo’s “F*ck Average Be Legendary” podcast in the meantime.
The good thing about having the extra week in between episodes is that there is no shortage of content to discuss. The recent loss we’ve experienced, Danielle’s trip to the “middle” of the country, the S...
2023-05-251h 13Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 18: Pause for the LasagnaWe’re not good at much but if there’s one thing we’re good at (or terrible at, depending on how you look at it), it’s being honest. We started talking about the mini-fight we got into in our previous episode and it spiraled even further. In the last episode, we decided to just leave it all in. In this episode, we thought it was too much and decide to edit it out. We even considered not filming this episode. It’s tough sometimes, airing ALL your shit out on video. But what it comes down to is we love...
2023-04-2054 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 17: We'll Edit This OutThis episode starts off with a bang! Mackin sure as hell wasn’t ready for it so, make sure you are when the NSFW content hits. The party doesn’t stop there as we highlight some key moments from some recent wedding celebrations and parties. We also decided not to edit some fairly transparent discussions/arguments/whatever you want to call them that transpired throughout the episode, that we thought would be edited out at the moment. We wrap things up with some extended rankings and reflect a little bit on our “why” in doing our podcast. Which ultimately is becau...
2023-04-061h 07Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 16: You're Trying to Be SoberThis was one of our rougher episodes and Danielle has Kim Crawford to thank for that. We’re back from Spring Break in sunny, Buffalo, NY. Besides, who needs warm weather and sandy beaches when we can have chicken wings and get to spend our days doing whatever Maria wants to do. Needless to say, the kids did pretty okay traveling but I wouldn’t say it was enjoyable by any means. Listen to the Rankings for all the details on exactly who did what. Big SHOUT OUT to all of you for listening, we’re so thankful for all of...
2023-03-2347 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 13: Taking Up SpaceWe've had a great couple of weeks and are excited to share it with you guys! Mackin is back to work, Danielle met with an Astrologer, we've continued polar plunging and even meditating. But even with all that positive energy flowing, it wasn't enough to keep us from having one of our biggest fights ever. There was plenty we didn't get to in this episode that we'll be going DEEP into on this week's episode of Real. Late. Relatable. Like real fuckin' deep! We're so grateful to all of you who have already subscribed and if you haven't subscribed...
2023-02-0954 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 12: Finger PaintingWe’re starting to get the hang of this video thing. It doesn’t mean we like doing it but we love you, so we’re gonna keep doing it anyway. This episode was recorded on Mackin’s birthday and we couldn’t think of a better way of celebrating it than with all of you. We didn’t touch on everything we wanted to due to the kids waking up in the middle of recording but we did “touch” on plenty to say the least. We even have a surprise special cameo. We love you all and thank you for listenin...
2023-01-271h 07Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 11: The Golden HusbandHappy New Year everyone! New year, same us…but hopefully better. 2023 is off to a great start! Breaking down Christmas went from 0-100 real quick but because of it, we now have this amazing new set (dining room) Danielle made. Aside from one huge fight, we’ve had a great couple of weeks and are excited to share it all with you! Per usual, the “Golden Husband” ranks the kids and we even had some fun interactions with listeners that we’re so grateful for. Thank you all for listening and watching, we hope you enjoy!
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2023-01-121h 11Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 10: Buddy Wants Buddy GetsWe hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! We actually did too and we recap it ALL in detail. Mackin rants on Elf on a Shelf, standardizing our beliefs in Santa Claus and pretty much Scrooged all over our Christmas joy. We also discuss some VERY uncomfortable topics that you’ll just have to listen to find out. If you’re watching this, you’re seeing the amazing work of boy, @aaronmaligmat, who we can’t thank enough. Our kids’ best and worst traits are brought out in the holidays and there are plenty of examples of that in this episo...
2022-12-291h 00Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 8: Lights, Camera, ArgueWell, if you can’t tell already…we finally did video. It wasn’t easy and it didn’t come out the way we intended but we’re trying here. So, please bare with us as we figure out all the technical pieces. Apart from putting the video together, a lot of other life happened that we discuss in depth. A little trip to Disneyland or DMVland, as Mackin likes to call it, plenty of arguments to be analyzed at length, and Mackin’s child rankings. We love you all and hope you enjoy the video version of the podcast. As...
2022-11-281h 14Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 7: Gotta Have FaithWe are so happy to be back recording this episode! If you didn’t already know, Leo is out of the hospital and thriving. Thank God! The majority of this episode focuses on what his experience was like for our family and how the month of October was just shitty. BUT November is already lookin’ up! We are really excited about new things coming for our Podcast. Mackin doesn’t disappoint with his, “Child of the Week” rankings, wait until you hear who is number one! Thank you to everyone who reached out to us to support us through thoughts...
2022-11-071h 27Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 5: Reprioritize Our PrioritiesIt’s been too long but we are so glad to be back. Our days have been filled with taking care of sick kids, celebrating all of Viv’s birthdays, and a bunch of other “priorities.” We found a new therapist, who’s amazing and we’ll tell you all about her. Mackin has a ton of rankings to share! Thank you for being patient with us and thank you for listening.
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2022-09-271h 40Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 4: We Don’t Say the “D” WordMackin Party Season is in full swing and we’re in the thick of it. It’s always hard this time of year but always worth it in the long run. We tried something new, with a little anonymous Q&A and we got some pretty funny questions! Viv woke up so we weren’t able to do the rankings but that just means we have extra to talk about next episode. We love you all and thank you for listening.
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2022-08-3151 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 3: Last Week’s Fight TonightIf you can’t already tell from the title, this episode should have been posted last week but we got in huge fight in the middle of recording and couldn’t finish. So, we decided to post it in any way! We hope you enjoy listening to our bickering because we sure as hell didn’t. We also have a new segment called “Danielle’s Way” that we may or may not keep doing. As usual, Mackin ranks the kids and as always, thank you for listening.
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Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 4 Episode 1: Return of the Mackins - Pt. 2So much happened over our break (or lack thereof) we couldn’t even finish recording in one sitting. So, we’re giving two episodes for the price of one! We leave no story untold, no matter how personal or how uncomfortable Mackin gets. We’re so happy to bring you more content and we hope you enjoy our misery. The kids have been even crazier than usual so there’s extra rankings content too. Thank you all for being patient with us and as always, thank you for listening! Go cop that merch!
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2022-07-051h 10Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 22: The 1 Before the 2First of all, Happy Belated Mother’s Day to all our motherly listeners out there. This is the final episode of Season 3. Listen to find out what Mackin did to made this Mother’s Day one of the greatest Mother’s Days of all time. Danielle brings us up to speed in her latest health update with good news because we may be on to something. The boys have been little animals lately but what else is new. So, we rank them and our big kids accordingly with Mackin’s child rankings. If you have anything you want to see from...
2022-05-161h 24Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 21: I Deserve A HandshakeWe’re back from the Mackin Family Vacation and we have a lot to talk about and even more to laugh about. It was really hard but in the end, it was well worth the effort. We discuss generational parenting styles and compare how different it was for all of our parents, to bring up kids of different age. We’ve talked about Danielle probably having ADHD and now we think we know the reason why. We finish this episode with Mackin ranking the kids and Danielle getting offended. We love you all and thank you for listening.
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2022-04-251h 13Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 20: Magic MackinSee guys, we were finally consistent. It’s been two weeks and we are giving you another episode. It’s been quite busy around here and we have a lot to talk about. Danielle’s life was changed (and subsequently so was Mackin’s) when she went to Magic Mike…but not for the reasons that you might expect. The show was great but the host, Chelsea Phillips Reed, was EVERYTHING And when you listen you’ll know why and hopefully you’ll go see it too. We share our week, our shitty parenting, and the Child of the Week Rankings...
2022-04-111h 20Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 19: What did I just say?Well, we’re back and we didn’t do what we said we’d do. We tried to post a while back but we got in a fight and then more life happened so the podcast didn’t. Outside of us all battling allergies and meltdowns, we celebrated Danielle’s birthday and have actually had a good couple of weeks. Mackin shares some stupid ideas like starting a fraternity for Dads to cook steaks and look at tits or something, we’re not really sure because Danielle stopped listening. There was a lot of blood and tears the last few weeks bu...
2022-03-291h 20Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 18: Help Me Help YouIf you’re new here, welcome! We hope you laugh and stay awhile and we don’t scare you off too quickly. We talk about some heavy stuff this week but it's okay because we’re gonna be okay. We learned some things about each other and we hope it maybe helps one of you or someone you love. We share a few of our new favorite spots and we also share a few things that Danielle doesn't know in our latest installment of "Things Danielle Doesn't Know." Per usual, the kids have been crazy lately and we rank them a...
2022-03-081h 20Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 17: It’s Been Shitty 💩As you know, our everyday life is a shit show but this show has been extra shitty around here, literally. Listen for all the details and TMI but the good thing is we’re all on the mend and glad we did another episode! We learned more about what Danielle doesn’t know and a few interesting things that she does. The Rankings hit an all-time low, along with a few surprises that hopefully make you laugh. We love you all and appreciate everyone’s support. Thank you for listening!
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2022-02-151h 17Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 16: The “We” ScapegoatAnother three weeks have surpassed and we have a lot to discuss. Starting with a huge fight “we” got in, Mackin’s birthday, positive parenting styles and how we’re positive we’re doing it all wrong. That said, we probably shouldn’t rank our kids but we do anyway. We’re so grateful to all of you who continue to listen, share and support and for that, we cannot thank you enough.
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2022-01-281h 34Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 14: Sorry to Interrupt MyselfSo much has happened over the last week, where do we even begin? From Danielle traveling and performing on a whim, while I hold the fort down, to hospital visits amongst our constant bickering. We’re exhausted just thinking about it! Almost as exhausted as Mackin is after a workout with @garagegainsfitnessco. Go follow them to book your personal training, boot camps and get ahead of your fitness goals for 2022. We cap off this week with our child rankings, with plenty tall about. Also, don’t forget to get your last-minute merch before Christmas. We love you all, if we d...
2021-12-161h 19Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 13: Un-GrinchedWe said it, “this is our season”! And this “season” has been kicking our ass but nonetheless, we’re still grateful. We talk about the trials and tribulations of the holiday season and why the most wonderful time of the year can also be the hardest time of the year. From what gifts to give your kids, to when is the ideal time to make the bed, to the right way to hang lights. While we are thankful for our kids, we also have no issues recounting all of the annoying things they’ve been doing for the last couple of we...
2021-12-021h 25Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 12: Lying to Make it TrueWe dive right in and address “Mackin’s work voice.” Danielle discusses in depth all the things she thinks about when she’s sneezing and how traumatic it is. Adele happened and changed Danielle’s outlook on life. No rankings this week because we wanted to watch Yellowstone instead. We have new merch for the season and are balls deep into selling the best podcast ads you’ve eva heard! Thank you all for bearing with us and listening to our shitshow.
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2021-11-2247 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 11: One BeerMackin spent some time away filling up his bucket, leaving me and the kids to fend for ourselves. But Aunt Ninnie came to visit and made everything better. We got some love from some of our listeners, which was so flattering! Then Mackin incorrectly ranks our kids because he wasn’t even with them all week. And also thank you to Sarah Parkhouse for keeping my skin on point and thank you for listening!
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2021-11-131h 01Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 10: I Want Something CreativeFrom pumpkin patches to block parties, birthday parties to Halloween. We’ve been busy but it’s been worth it. We’ve had a few escape attempts and breakdowns but we’ve also had a couple of breakthroughs that we’re grateful for heading into the holiday season. Mackin ranks each of our kids and even though they were all extra this week, we’re so grateful for them too. Thank you all for listening.
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2021-11-021h 17Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 9: She Understood the AssignmentDanielle’s been figuring out herself while getting pumped full of iron. We’ve had a lot going on with Girls Nights, parties, party planning, Halloween parties, just a lot of party shit. The kids were sick, but not that sick…THANK GOD! Danielle makes me extremely uncomfortable, you’ll find out why. We finish up the episode with Mackin’s Child of the Week rankings. Thank you for listening!
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2021-10-221h 19Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 8: We're Not LeavingWell, Danielle officially has PCOS which has been a real pain in the ass. We complain most of the podcast but throughout it provide some updates on Dom’s school situation, celebrating more birthdays and we answer some of your questions. We do one extra lap and rank our children. Thank you to everyone who donated to Mary’s gofundme, for buying merch, for your monthly subscriptions and most of all…thank you for listening.
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2021-10-081h 20Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 7: Mary & The MackinsWe lost someone very important to us this week and this episode is dedicated to our Mary. We talk about the mark she has made on our lives and how you can help her family during this incredibly hard time. We look back on the past week’s couple of highs and low lows with Mackin’s pent-up anxiety, Dominic getting in a fight at school, and each of our perspectives on the issue. If you’d like to donate to Mary’s gofundme, the link is in our Instagram bio. As always, we appreciate you and thank you for list...
2021-09-281h 05Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 6: I’m Not Doing BothWe decided to do the podcast tonight because Danielle didn’t want to have sex. We talk about Viv’s birthday party, Mackin missing out on Life is Beautiful and we take a walk down memory lane with Danielle. Mackin finishes this episode (because he wasn’t finishing anything else) with our Child of the Week rankings. And as always guys, thank you for listening.
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2021-09-211h 18Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 5: Bulk DayThis was a power-packed week! We had our friends’ Kaila and Markus’ wedding. It was a big weekend we both were really looking forward and somehow managed to ruin it. But don’t worry, we kissed and made up. Find out why Mackin loves throwing shit away and finding efficiencies. Today was Viv’s 7th birthday and it wasn’t exactly up to her standards. And always…thank you for listening.
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2021-09-111h 03Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 4: Mmm HmmAgain, A LOT has happened and we break it all down for you. Actually, we don’t even have time to talk about everything that has happened but we focus on mooost of the big stuff. Danielle was having rough day and agreed to sit down and do what we all love, bitch! From the twins' birthday party to rankings, this episode will make you laugh. And as always…thank you for listening, subscribing, buying and now...donating! We love you all!
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2021-09-011h 18Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 3 Episode 2: Is My Order Ready Yet?A lot has happened over the last couple of weeks it’s been heavy. Not nearly as heavy as carrying kids up to bed when you’re drunk, but pretty fuckin’ heavy. Mackin compares to our initiation of sex to Target Pickup and Danielle just wants him to be more flexible, like her Pilates class. We share a great Maria story and our child of the week rankings are quite lengthy because it’s been a minute. So, if you stick around till the end, thank you for listening.
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2021-08-101h 24Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 16: The GetawayIn this episode, we dissect why Mackin was so triggered by me describing his upcoming work trip as a “getaway.” The big kids’ extended bedtime routines and the boys being little pains in the ass have really been weighing on us lately so, we’ve been escaping them by getting sucked into TikTok. Which has been good for content but also problematic. Mackin also brings us to speed on this week’s rankings.
2021-06-161h 05Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 14: Have I Told You How Lucky You Are?With school being out this week, Danielle has a lot of complaining to do that gets taken out on me. She complains about me working, my feet being too sensitive, talking to Bang girls and things she even makes up in her head. We then go in talk a little about why she feels this way but it’s appropriate, because we’re celebrating Mental Health Awareness month. No child of the week rankings this week though, because they took too much of a toll on my mental health.
2021-05-2853 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 13: Coffee & a CardDanielle spent the last week or so apologizing for all her mistakes. There was a lot fighting and our kids were jerks but it’s okay because we’re better now. We also rank our kids over all the annoying things and the few nice things that they did over the course of…oh, I don’t know, last month or so. Thank you all so much for listening.
2021-05-191h 10Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 11: It’s Been Pajama DayWe’re excited to be back! Between the kids finally going back to school, the stomach bug that took over our home and our usual banter back and forth - this week feels like therapy for us. We're even exhausted from just talking about it, hence why this description sucks. Also, Mackin ranks the kids and this one was robust.
2021-04-141h 18Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 10: All I Heard Was ComplainingThis was our longest episode ever because this was like, the longest week ever. A lot has happened and we cover it ALL! We dig deep and provide some good (or bad) parenting tips. Listen till the end because you don’t want to miss who comes out on top of Mackin’s rankings. Get your MWM merch before it’s gone!
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2021-03-291h 28Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 9: This Was a Tough OneIt's been a while...again, and this time it shows. This episode was a struggle to get through after we were interrupted multiple times and the good vibes were seriously killed. We talk about Danielle's multiple birthday celebrations that she is apparently owed due to COVID. We debrief a little bit on the shock that was "The Maria Episode." And we wrap it up with long, overdue Child of the Week rankings. We hope you enjoy because Danielle sure as shit didn't.
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2021-03-1859 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 8: WARNING - This is the Maria Episode!⚠️ We finally got my sister Maria on the podcast and she does not disappoint one bit! It does get a little “explicit”… so, do not listen around your kids or in public without headphones! Enjoy! ⚠️
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2021-03-081h 23Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 7: You Can't Delete A VaginaAll the weeks are long, these weeks! We barely made it and even this episode was a task for us, which may or may not have ended in a fight. We'll save you from even more bickering and hopefully, you can empathize with us basically complaining throughout the entire episode. Brighter days are ahead with the big kids going back to school part-time and next week will be much more positive and uplifting. We appreciate you all helping us get through this together and being our ears to vent to. Check out our latest merch drop with the Vasectomy...
2021-02-271h 04Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 6: I’m Not Codependent, I’m NeedyIt was a rough week guys, but ya know what? We made it! Danielle has the revelation that she is codependent, even though she defines it as needy. We look back on our Super Bowl experience with our friends, the Sutherlands. We talk about polp (yes, polp) culture with our take on the “Framing Britney” documentary and Mackin does his Child of the Week Rankings. And don’t forget to get your merch before the Spring Collection drops next week (hopefully).
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2021-02-161h 21Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 5: I’m Gonna Ping HerWe talk about a few little communication issues we’ve been bickering over. Danielle “loops us in” to her thoughts on Mackin’s “corporate jargon” and how it is a problem for her. We go through Danielle’s search history and her obsession with Disney stars. We close the door on this episode with Mackin’s Child of the Week Rankings, just before he falls asleep on the couch, snoring his dick off! And don’t forget to get your MWM march while you still can!
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2021-02-0856 minMakin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 4: I Was Shoulding On Myself👌 Okay, guys! We open with Danielle’s bad job, she did on the job. It snowed in Vegas and Dom decided not to wear shoes. I complement Danielle for how well she is handling her Mom being gone and we share our excitement for the kids going back to school. And as always we wrap it up with Mackin’s child of the Week Rankings...
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2021-01-301h 03Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 3: All About MackinAsk and you shall receive. You wanted to hear more from Mackin and that’s what you got. We answer ALL the questions, ranging from Mackin’s upbringing and influences to his love for music. From parenting styles to how de deals with Danielle’s general confusion about life. For his weekly rankings, Mackin compares the kids to different kinds of beer. Cheers!
2021-01-221h 04Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 2: I’m Not Even Eating BreadNew year, new us…kinda! This episode was a labor of love, from “lifestyle changes” to merch, drinking or not drinking. Christmas cleanup and fails, Danielle’s obsession with Bridgerton and how that works out well for Mackin. Mackin has been working his dick and balls off lately. Speaking of hard working, Danielle’s roller skates have been put to good use. So much has happened and Mackin has his first rankings of the year!
2021-01-131h 07Makin' it with the MackinsSeason 2 Episode 1: Extra-ly Loves MeSeason 2! We kick off the new year and new season with the matriarch of our family, the infamous Jackie Scinta! In this episode, Jackie writes (rights) a few wrongs, shares stories from her childhood that laid the foundation for Danielle’s upbringing. We talk about how Christmas is her season and what it’s like being Gah!
2021-01-0753 minMakin' it with the MackinsBest of Season 1 + Child of the Year!We compiled all of the best moments throughout this tumultuous year and our first season for your listening pleasure. We hope it makes you laugh not just at us but with us! We’re so grateful to each and every one of you who listen and hope you stick with us in Season 2.
2020-12-311h 53Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 26: Makin' it through Christmas with the MackinsWe hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas! In this episode, we talk about pre & post-Christmas and how makin’ it magical and shit involves a lot of liquor, patience, and roller skates! Mackin talks about his experiences at the park with the kids. No rankings this week but we have some good stuff from Viv.
2020-12-281h 06Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 25: A Holiday DinnerIt’s only been 4 days but it feels like an eternity. Wait till you hear about our week. Danielle is a little bit of a bitch and she is okay with that but she is not okay with being called a little bit “mean.” We attended an intimate gathering of friends that was wonderful but ended in fireworks. We share a little bit about our kids and our vision for this podcast.
2020-12-211h 02Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 24: Ignorance is BlissYa know what? Zearn is bullshit. We’re really feeling it in this episode as 2020 begins to come to a close and we start Christmas activities. Danielle’s been watching the British Britain Channel and she’s pissed at Mackin for working so much. We end this episode with Mackin’s rankings.
2020-12-1658 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 23: A Sit-Down with Frankie Jr.It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Danielle’s brother is here for it! In this episode, you will get to know 1. That Danielle has a brother. 2. A little bit about growing up a Scinta. There are lots of stories and fun insights about their childhood. Enjoy!
2020-12-1053 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 22: Dick Pics & Giving GiftsThis episode is in true “Makin’ it with the Mackins” style - all over the place! We talk about everything from dick pics to Mackin’s inability to receive a gift, even though it’s his dominant love language. We also need your help, we had an unexpected blessing and we want to pay it forward with Christmas this year. We close it off, as usual, with Mackin’s Rankings.
2020-12-081h 13Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 21: It’s Been A WhileAfter a long Thanksgiving break, Danielle talks about decorating for Christmas, a forgotten anniversary, and how hard it is to say goodbye…when you’re in the middle of a fight. Taking our kids out in public has become a challenge, as well as Leo. Make sure you listen to Mackin’s “Child of the Week Rankings" to find out why.
2020-11-291h 16Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 20: They're Havin' A BabyListen, as we talk to our good friends and expecting parents, JJ and Alex on the phone. They ask us off-the-wall questions around parenthood. And we share our honest opinions. We reminisce and get these two ready for their baby girl.
2020-11-131h 02Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 19: The Dish ManTonight, we had no idea what we were going to talk about. So, we just started talking. COVID, college days, Stockbroker Todd, being an angry drunk and of course Mackin’s Child of the Week Rankings.
2020-11-091h 13Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 18: Part 2 - The “Other C Word, COVID”All things COVID and bunch of other tangents about Halloween costumes and serial killers.
2020-11-0253 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 18: Part 1 - The “C Word, Crazy” + RankingsNegative test results give us a huge sigh of relief considering the crazy week we’ve had. All of our “what if” scenarios cause fights and panic in our home. Danielle gets evicted from her Mom’s house temporarily and in case you didn’t know, Danielle has a brother. Mackin finishes up with his rankings and we briefly discuss how we discipline our kids…then listen to Part 2 for the plot twist.
2020-11-021h 09Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 17: The Scrooge of HalloweenIn this episode, we talk about why Mackin can buy his own mother fuckin' paper towel holder. Danielle has been listening to a book. Mackin shares his perspective on Halloween and why he is such a Halloween Scrooge. Mackin brings this exhaustive episode to a close with his rankings and this time, they're on point!
2020-10-221h 03Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 16: One Fine EveningNSFW! In this episode, we talk about sex or lack thereof... We share some hilarious stories from our bedroom. Danielle realizes how controlling she is and reveals some things that make Mackin very uncomfortable. We always make sure that we share our gratitude with our listeners, thank you so much! Don't worry, Rankings will be back next episode.
2020-10-1553 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 15: Get Them the F*ck Out+ RankingsIn this episode, Danielle relives the birth stories of the kids and Mackin struggles to rank our children because they were all hard this week.
2020-10-091h 06Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 14: Bachelorettes + Boisterous + RankingsListen closely to this episode because we are doing a GIVEAWAY! September 30th is International Podcast Day and we want to give one of our listeners a gift! Danielle went away for a bachelorette weekend and Mackin stayed home with the kids. We discuss bachelor and bachelorette parties and how they have played out in our relationship. Then Mackin wraps Episode 14 with his Child of the Week Rankings.
2020-09-301h 07Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 13: Pull & Pray + RankingsIn this episode, you'll hear us talk about how much bedtime sucks and celebrating Vivienne's 6th birthday. Danielle tells the story of us finding out that we were having twins. Then Mackin wraps it up with his Child of the Week Rankings.
2020-09-231h 02Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 12: Marriage & Money + RankingsIn this episode, we talk about the uncomfortable topic of money, Viv's bougie birthday and Mackin's Child of the Week rankings.
2020-09-1349 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 11: We Got A Bike + Special Guests + RankingsThis episode is jam-packed! We sit down and interview our two oldest children, Dominic and Vivienne. Mackin acknowledges his loud-breathing, again, and we bought a bike. We close things out with the Child of the Week Rankings. Thank you for listening.
2020-09-021h 06Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 10: I'm Only Half ListeningIn this episode, we touch on our experience with distance learning and answer more questions from listeners. We talk about therapy. Why we started going, why we still go and how it's helped us. Oh yeah, and we're entering a competition.
2020-08-2640 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 9: A Trip with Kids + RankingsIn this episode, we go in deep, deep detail talking about the intricacies of going on a trip with four kids. How they're a terrible idea and somehow worthwhile in the end. Miserable and memorable all at the same time. Then, in Mackin's rankings, we learn why Dean will not be allowed to come on trips with us anymore. We hope you enjoy our pain!
2020-08-1750 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 8: You Are Breathing Very Loud + RankingsIn this episode, we talk about our experience with friendships and how having a family (sometimes) makes you a shitty friend. Questions that you had, we started to answer. And of course, Mackin's...drum roll please, Child of the Week Rankings!
2020-08-1051 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 7: It’ll Be Fun + RankingsWe barely made it to this episode this week, you’ll see why when you get to the Child of the Week Rankings. From packing for a trip to changing light bulbs, hopefully, you’ll laugh alongside us, if you can get through Danielle’s tangents. Thanks for sticking around for this shitshow.
2020-08-0441 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 6: Can't Get A Word In + special guest Frankie ScintaThis episode you won’t hear much from Mackin when Danielle and her dad get together. But nonetheless, it’s heartwarming and funny to hear from her dad that grew up in entertainment and their banter!
2020-07-3143 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 5: So, What Are We Gonna Talk About? + RankingsIn this episode, we start off a little rough. Danielle talks about her "girls day-trip," Mackin reflects on fatherhood, while Danielle goes off on her tangents. We wrap up the episode with Mackin's infamous Child of the Week Rankings.
2020-07-2845 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 4: Pet Peeves and Paper TowelsIn this episode, we go back to when we are dating and how it compares to our lives today. Lots of swearing, pet peeves, and going off-topic as usual.
2020-07-2440 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 3: Return of the RankingsIn this episode, Mackin brings back his "Child of the Week Rankings" and we go deep into how our family has been handling quarantine.
2020-07-2044 minMakin' it with the MackinsEpisode 2: Are You Sure You Want to do This?In this episode, you'll learn a little more about the people we were before kids, how crazy I am, and that Mackin still asked me to marry him.
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Makin' it with the MackinsEpisode 1: This is Makin' It with the MackinsWe are Danielle and Mackin and this is "Makin' It with the Mackins"! We did it. This is our first episode its all over the place and messy, but so are we. We introduce ourselves and the beginning of our story. We hope you enjoy!
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