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Stream(H)erThe Lie & A Wilderness of ErrorThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about The Lie on Amazon Prime Video and A Wilderness of Error on Hulu. Links and Resources: The Lie Prime Video A Wilderness of Error Hulu Join The Radke Family Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-10-1514 minStream(H)erRatchet & Enola Holmes (I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar)This episode of Stream(H)er we talk about Ratched and Enola Holmes on Netflix. Links and Resources: Ratched Netflix Enola Holmes Join The Radke Family Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-10-0814 minStream(H)erThe One and Only Ivan & I'm Thinking of Ending ThingsThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about The One and Only Ivan on Disney+ and I'm Thinking of Ending Things. Links and Resources: The One and Only Ivan Disney Plus I'm Thinking of Ending Things Netflix Join The Radke Family Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-09-3023 minStream(H)erLove Guaranteed & Ted LassoThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about Love Guaranteed and Ted Lasso on Apple TV. Links and Resources: Love Guaranteed Netflix Ted Lasso Apple TV Join The Radke Family Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-09-3013 minStream(H)erThe Lost Husband & The World's Toughest RaceThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about The Lost Husband on Netflix and The World's Toughest Race on Prime Video. Links and Resources: The Lost Husband Netflix The World's Toughest Race Prime Video Join The Radke Family Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-09-3014 minStream(H)erThe Rental, Hanna & OG AliasThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about The Rental, Hanna and the OG Alias all on Prime Video. Links and Resources: The Rental Hanna OG Alias Prime Video Join The Radke Family Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-09-3012 minStream(H)erBook Smart & Babysitter Club with Special Guest Remi RadkeThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about Book Smart on Hulu and The Babysitters Club on Netflix. Links and Resources: Book Smart Hulu The Babysitters Club Netflix Join The Radke Family Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-09-3011 minStream(H)erLuce & We Are Freestyle Love SupremeThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about Luce and We Are Freestyle Love Supreme both on Hulu. Links and Resources: Luce Hulu We Are Freestyle Love Supreme Join The Radke Family Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-09-3012 minStream(H)erOld Guard & VivariumThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about Old Guard on Netflix and Vivarium on Primer Video. Links and Resources: Old Guard Netflix Vivarium Prime Video Join The Radke Family Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-09-3015 minStream(H)erUnsolved Mysteries & OG SuperstoreThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix and Superstore on Hulu. Links and Resources: Unsolved Mysteries Netflix Superstore Hulu Join The Radke Family Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-09-3013 minStream(H)erMy Spy & TryingThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about My Spy on Prime Video and Trying on Apple TV. Links and Resources: My Spy Prime Video Trying Apple TV Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-09-3008 minStream(H)erMost Dangerous Game & OG - Grey's AnatomyThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about Most Dangerous Game on the new streamer Quibi and an Oldie but a Goodie (OG) in Grey's Anatomy on Netflix. Links and Resources: Most Dangerous Game Quibi Grey's Anatomy Netflix Melissa Radke on Facebook Melissa Radke on TikTok @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com
2020-09-3016 minStream(H)erNate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid & Alias GraceThis episode of Stream(H)er we talk about a great (new to me) comedian, Nate Bargatze and an oldie but a goodie in Alias Grace. Links and Resources: Melissa Radke on Facebook @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com Netflix Alias Grace Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid The Standups
2020-05-2817 minStream(H)erBlow The Man Down & Selah and the SpadesWe all need things to watch, or be warned what NOT to watch, now more than ever. I have you covered in this week's episode. Today we discuss Blow The Man Down & Selah and the Spades Links and Resources: Melissa Radke on Facebook @MSMelissaRadke on Instagram Email Melissa@MelissaRadke.com Prime Video Blow The Man Down Selah and the Spades
2020-05-0817 minStream(H)erShows Kids Should Be WatchingHello everyone. I've released two episodes this week. One is called what the adults should be watching and this is the other one. In this episode titled what the kids should be watching, I line you up with some of Remi and Rocco Radke's favorite things that they are currently watching or just finished watching. Of which there are many. This idea came from one of my viewers who watches my two precious knuckleheads everyday on their Facebook Live show called Reminade. It comes on Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. Central Time. For some odd reason...
2020-03-2612 minStream(H)erShows Adults Should Be WatchingI'm going to say something here. I know sometimes you guys think I'm extra and really over the top. That's the last thing I want to be right now. I don't want to be extremely dramatic or sound braggadocious, but I cannot think of a better time for this podcast to exist on this Earth. I really hope that doesn't sound pretentious, but thank God for me and the forethought I had to deliver a life-saving podcast to you and yours during a Pandemic. Normally on Stream(H)er, I deliver a candid review of something I'm...
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Ordinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeThis Sucks...There is going to be a very good chance that you think you know what I'm going to say on this podcast, but you don't. I can promise you that, because up until about 12 hours ago, I didn't even know what I was going to be saying on this podcast. I actually had an interview scheduled this week, but aren't we living in a time when we never know what's coming? This podcast wasn't in the cards for me either, so please keep listening until the end. David Radke will be joining me on today's show. In...
2020-03-2400 minStream(H)erOzarkSometimes we forget to watch something. Everyone tells us about it, and we hear over and over how good it is. We honestly just plain forget, until we need something new to watch, because we're stuck inside the house like dummies. Then we start scrolling through and notice the one that we haven't watched. We watch it. Then one or two episodes in we start wondering why the crap are we just now watching this. That's the story behind this week's show. I'm late to it. I'm late to most everything in my life, so get over i...
2020-03-1905 minStream(H)erA Fall From GraceListen to me Stream(H)ers, these are perilous times we are living in. It's one thing not to be able to buy a loaf of carbs at the grocery store. It's one thing to have to wipe yourself with Kleenex, because Kleenex aren't cheap. It's another thing entirely when Tom Hanks and Idris Elba get the coronavirus. I suppose COVID-19 is no different than us. You don't see it infecting Steve Buscemi. I'll bet Corey Feldman is at home as healthy as you please. But it's coming and taking down the good men and the handsome men.
2020-03-1906 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeD-I-V-O-R-C-EI'm excited about today, because my guest is ordinary. She is ordinary, the topic is ordinary, and you all know how I feel about ordinary. We talk about a mundane event that lots of people go through, but she is handling it in extraordinary ways. I haven't done a podcast on this subject, yet it's so prevalent. I'm talking about divorce. Last fall, I met Kelly Mathews, and I thought she was so kind and so beautiful, but her story was painful. It was the story of a loss of a relationship and the loss of a...
2020-03-1800 minStream(H)erHunters"Living well is not the best revenge. You know what the best revenge is? Revenge." This is a quote from this week's show. It's something else. It's a lot to talk about. It's a lot to watch. In fact, David Radke is here with me again (note he won't be a regular guest), because he watched this show with me and has some thoughts to share. Some loved this show, and some hated it. This show is bloody, gruesome, and historical fiction and nonfiction all rolled into one. It's a show that, at its core, asks the q...
2020-03-1208 minStream(H)erSpenser ConfidentialHere are a few things that I'm an expert on TV, hair, carbs, movies, parenting, how to murder your husband and get away with it, mom jeans, pop culture, and bacon. I could keep going because the list is long. Here are the things my husband is an expert on creating a budget on Excel, filling a car up with gas, and Mark Wahlberg movies. The list is short. I'm not bragging when I tell you, I'm embarrassed by it. Let's just say, we know who will be invited to the most parties. David Radke is straight-laced a...
2020-03-1211 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeDream LifeOver the next two weeks, we will be talking to women who were suddenly faced with a decision. Maybe the decision came after years of being at a dead-end job, and they simply had had enough. Maybe, it came after a divorce. We will be talking to these women who found themselves having to make a choice about what will be next. What will they do? Will they live? Will they die? Will they get stuck? Will they continue waking up every day putting one foot in front of the other? There are some really powerful and relatable stories...
2020-03-1000 minStream(H)erThe Trials of Gabriel FernandezHey, it's your bestie, Melissa. What are you doing this weekend? Do you want to get together and watch the most depressing and brutal piece of television you've ever seen? No. I'm not talking about Love Is Blind. I'm talking about a show that someone literally said to me, have you watched it. It's so good. I know this person well. I know they weren't suggesting that the subject matter or the cast of characters was good. They were talking about how it was a documentary that was done well. It was thorough in its investigation. At l...
2020-03-0509 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeMiss ConnectionDr. Justin Coulson is an honorary fellow at the Center for Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne. He has three best-selling books about family life and parenting. He writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, family, and well-being. He's a TEDx speaker and a regular TV expert guest. He's a contributor to major Australian media outlets. He's also contributed to the New York Times. He had a successful radio career and then returned to school in his late 20's where he earned his psychology degree and his PhD in psychology. Since then he has w...
2020-03-0300 minStream(H)erBritney Runs a MarathonDo you want to know one of the number one reasons why I started this podcast? I don't want you to miss out. What if there is something amazing that you missed? What if there is the best movie ever and you never heard anyone talking about it? I'm not going to let that happen. Today's show is about a movie that may just be buried down at the bottom of your queue. This show is about an unknown movie called Britney Runs a Marathon. If you want to laugh and have fun watching someone that most o...
2020-02-2705 minStream(H)erOBG: The Mindy ProjectI'm excited about this one. I've created a new segment that I will be doing once in a while. It's called Oldies But Goodies. OBG is for shows that are offered on streaming services but came out before we even knew what streaming services were. These are old shows that we once again get to enjoy. These are old movies that we have long forgotten about. The other day, I came across the movie Some Kind of Wonderful. I instantly remembered how that movie made me feel. I first realized I needed an Oldies But Goodies segment...
2020-02-2708 minStream(H)erHoney BoyToday's movie is different. It's not something I would normally watch, but here I am about to review the crap out of it. Here's why. It was a weird strange coincidence. A couple of weeks ago, David and I went out of the country with a couple of friends. One of them was obsessed with the actor who stars in this movie. I kept hearing this actor's name over and over, all week long. After the trip, I came home and plopped on the couch and turned on one of my streaming services. What did I see...
2020-02-2711 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeNurse Katherine Answers Your QuestionsShe's back. I hope you all are happy. It does something to my psyche and my confidence level when I hear "could you have her on more often" or " tell Katherine to get her own podcast" after having Katherine Diggs on the show. Now that's hurtful, America. But I get why you want her on here. Katherine was a guest on season 1, season 2, and now she's here for season 3. If you enjoy the show today, go back and listen to Katherine on season 1 and season 2 . Those are really great episodes. Katherine is a nurse practitioner who worked...
2020-02-2500 minStream(H)erThe StrangerLast week, I posted something online about Outlander and how watching it made me want to pluck my eyeballs out. The public was up in arms. They came after me with pitchforks. I had no idea how many of you actually watch Outlander without a gun pointed to your head forcing you to do so. I put this online, and a sweet woman commented that she too hated Outlander. Then she added a show that I would like. Little did she know, I had already watched it. I had already formed opinions about it. I am here t...
2020-02-2010 minStream(H)erTroop ZeroI reviewed Servant which is about a child that dies and then comes back as a doll. The show was scary and creepy, and I raved about it. Then I reviewed the new Disney Plus original movie Timmy Failure. I also stated that I'd rather shoot myself in the foot then watch that again. I don't want to become that cynical family movie hating reviewer. I don't want my reviews to be known as not family friendly. I have kids. I know how hard it is to find something where we can all sit down and watch together.
2020-02-2007 minStream(H)erThe Morning ShowI was told not to watch it. It was boring, overproduced, and not even a good storyline. I watched it anyway. Why do we do this? Why do we hear what people are saying, and think that we still need to find out for ourselves? Why don't we just take their advice? Because what if they're wrong? What if you watch it anyway and discover one of the best TV shows you've seen all year? That's what happened to me when I watched the Morning Show. This was Apple TV's first launched series. It was the first...
2020-02-2009 minStream(H)erTimmy Failure: Mistakes Were MadeHey, it's your cool Aunt Melissa asking you to gather around. I watched something so that I can bring it to you, the families. Props to me, because this wasn't pleasant. I'm not happy about it. This week, I did something for the kids and for the mom and dads who just want to lay on the couch and turn something on for their kids. This week, I watched Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. This week, I'm coming at you from the streaming service of Disney Plus. We have Disney Plus. We got it the morning it c...
2020-02-2010 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeReRelease of 3.15 This ChristmasThis is the first time I've rereleased an episode. I'm interupting our season on teens, social media and sex to rerelease an episode that came out around Christmas time with my friend Billie Jean Johnson. This was a powerful episode. I heard from so many of you that this episode moved you, challenged you, and made you think that you might want something more or different from your life. Billie Jean was facing one of the hardest challenges of her life, and she lost. At least, here on Earth. On Thursday February 13th, Billie Jean took her...
2020-02-1800 minStream(H)erFleabagOh let's talk about it. You've heard about it. You've read about it. You know that numerous awards have been given to it, but have you watched it? I don't know why, but my gut tells me no. Critics are watching it. I have a feeling James Corden watched it. I know that Hollywood was watching it, but were we watching it? Are stay-at-home moms, bank tellers, and Margie down the road watching it? I'm just not sure. It's gained so much notoriety and won so many awards and yet no one in my circle is talking a...
2020-02-1307 minStream(H)erServantBoy have I got a show for you. I have told exactly four people to watch the show because I wanted other reactions before I did this actual podcast episode. Honestly, this show is very different. It's most certainly not everyone's cup of tea. I can tell you. The reviews from these people are so varied and so mixed. One is absolutely addicted. One wants to kill me for bringing it to their attention. One hated it and won't ever watch it again. The last one texts me about the show every time a new episode comes...
2020-02-1311 minStream(H)erMarriage StoryThis is my first movie review. There are so many choices out there that I just picked one. I was interested in this movie when it was first released, and I watched it the day of the release on TV. In the middle of watching this movie, David came in and said that we got the domain for Stream(H)er, and the podcast was going to be a reality. That's when I decided that this is the movie that I'm going to do. If you don't like my choice or have another movie you would like...
2020-02-1312 minStream(H)erStream(H)erYou know those people who say, "I don't really watch that much TV?" You know those people who say, "how do you have so much time to watch TV?" I have two kids. It feels like I have eight. I travel and speak all over the United States to thousands of people. I'm working on my second book. I'm on social media every single day. I do a live video every single morning with my husband for 15,000 viewers, and I feed my husband at least three times a week. If I can do all of this, America, you can...
2020-02-1312 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeRhythms of RenewalAbout 10 years ago, I wasn't doing any of the things I'm doing now. I wasn't writing books. I wasn't hosting podcasts. I was sitting at home and watching other women go first. A lot of us find someone who is doing what we want to do and we follow them and root for them and listen closely when they speak. I was at home watching Rebekah Lyons. I've loved her from the moment I heard her speak. This might surprise some of you, after hearing this interview, because we couldn't be more different. She is all love, light, kindness...
2020-02-0400 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeMelissa & David Q&AMelissa and David are here today to answer listener questions. Melissa loves it when people ask questions. We appreciate you trusting us with all of the things we'll be talking about today and on future episodes. The last couple of weeks have been dedicated to something that Melissa just can't wrap her mind around. We've been talking about being still, organizing, and decluttering our homes and our hearts, space, and putting your phone away. If someone would have told me that in the year 1994 when David and I got married that someday David would be checking his p...
2020-01-2800 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeUnclutteredA few months ago I got a book in the mail titled Uncluttered. Imagine that frozen moment in time, when I was holding this book while standing in my kitchen surrounded by, you guessed it, clutter! In spite of the stuff that creates clutter, today's podcast isn't about removing physical clutter. It's about removing noise, stress, and over commitments. This show is for anyone who wakes up from a nap and says, "I wish I could do that again." It's for people who buy books and find them later dusty and unread. It's for those who meet G...
2020-01-2100 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryI was sent a copy of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by author John Mark Comer. This book and topic were so wonderful and so needed in my life, that I found myself a bit nervous to interview John on this show. He turned out to be as smart, kind, well-spoken, and humble as his book. He's done his research, and he's lived what he writes about. You'll enjoy every moment of this wonderful interview. John lives, works, and writes in the urban core of Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Tammy, and their three children, Jude, Moses, and Sunday.
2020-01-1400 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeStart in the Home I've had several guests come on the show, and they all want to talk about decluttering. Some want to declutter our schedules and some want to declutter our kitchen cabinets, but they all say to declutter our lives is to declutter our souls. Today's guest is knowledgeable, funny, charming, and she is an expert at getting rid of clutter. I know I’ll learn a thing or two from her and so will you. Allie Casazza is the host of The Purpose Show - a top-rated podcast - and the creator of online courses that have earned her international attention fo...
2020-01-0700 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeThis ChristmasI am sitting down with my friend Billie Jean Johnson on this very special Christmas, because any Christmas we are lucky enough to have is special. Even more so for some of us. Billie Jean is funny, sarcastic, and loud. She has a smile that spreads all the way across her face. She’s the queen of laughing at her own jokes, and she thinks she’s the funniest person in the room. The first time we met, I attended a party she was hosting and nothing was home cooked. She's been married to the love of her...
2019-12-1700 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeBlue ChristmasHello everyone! It's the holidays. Are you feeling it yet? I remember when I was working outside the home, and I felt like I just couldn't get Christmas right. My time was limited. My funds were limited. And Christmas Eve or the day before would be just like a blur. I hated that feeling. Eventually, I was able to leave that job. Even though I loved it, and start working for myself. It was from home, and I thought that now I can do Christmas right. I thought I would conquer Christmas and be able to rest a...
2019-12-1000 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeThrough The FireThis episode is one that I recorded a few months ago and wasn't going to air until 2020, but this episode has been weighing on my mind. I think that was because this episode needs to be played now. It's the holiday season, but your not going to hear any mention of the holidays, but what you will hear is a powerful story and a delightful interview. And for whatever reason, that I can't explain, somebody is supposed to hear this podcast now. Today’s guest is LeAnne Sheddan Pyzer who describes herself as a pastors wife, mom, gra...
2019-12-0400 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeMelissa & David: Jive TurkeyThanksgiving is just around the corner. Today, David and I are talking about all things Thanksgiving. Before we begin , are you watching us in the mornings? Monday through Friday David Radke and I go live on Instagram and Facebook for what we call Rise & Radke. This is a must see. It's cute, ridiculous, and you'll gain nothing from it, except for having a really good time. We've just come off of several weeks of talking about addiction. We received so many emails. Addiction is so prevalent, yet people don't always want to talk about it. That really s...
2019-11-1900 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeMel and David Talk NumbersI am so nervous about this episode, because it's the one featuring me and David. We did this episode together at the end of season 1, and it's called Road Trippin. Last season, we were on a book tour, and it was time for the podcast to come out, and I didn't have anybody to interview. David and I were on the road, so we decided to record a podcast of us just chatting together on our journey. I hated this episode, because I thought it turned out terrible. It turned out that people loved that episode with just me...
2019-10-2200 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeSay My NameIt's doubtful we have a lot of young 20-something men listening to this podcast, but for those who are out there, listen to this show. For those of you who aren't 20-something males, you probably have a 20-something male in your life that you love, and you need to listen to this podcast too. It's beautiful to see someone tell the story of how the church wasn't always kind to them and how people weren’t always kind to them. But Jesus was always kind to them. The church and the people are just a building and hum...
2019-10-1500 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeEnnea Your BusinessHave you ever taken a personality test? I've taken 47 billion. I think it's because I've hated my personality for so long. I'm not kidding. I thought I was way over the top, and my laugh was obnoxious, and I was too high maintenance. I took every personality test known to man. Honestly, it didn't make me feel any better. I was trying to figure myself out, because I disliked myself. I thought the answers in the test would tell me how to fix myself. But that's not me anymore. I don't want to change myself. I don't w...
2019-10-0800 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeRage MOMsterAnger, rage, and screaming were some of the things I dealt with when I was neck deep in depression. I should say, these are some of the things those around me dealt with. My depression comes out in waves of anger. Today's guest is Natalie Hixon who is a certified professional life coach. I am so excited to have her on the show today, because she specializes in helping women overcome destructive anger and burnout. The theme for season 2 was body, mind, and soul. I was upset because I didn't have a theme for season 3, but everything c...
2019-09-1000 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeREWIND: Book BirthdayThis show is going to be a bit different. It is my book birthday. It is launch day of my book Eat Cake. Be Brave. Imagine that you have been keeping a diary since 7th grade, and it was made public. That is kind of how I’m feeling. I’m sharing today, and all of my launch day feelings and emotions with my wonderful husband David and you my wonderful listeners. You can find Melissa here: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page @MsMelissaRadke on Instagram @msmelissaradke on Twitter Show Notes...
2019-07-1700 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeAfter The Show: Pitch PerfectDoing these podcasts with my family is going to be the death of me. Love us or hate us we are The Radkes. This episode of The Radkes features two mile markers in our lives. Rocco has been wanting a knife for over a year, and he finally gets one. I've been wanting to sing at Minute Maid Park for over 40 years, and I finally get to. Like most dreams, you have to work for them. Rocco had to learn proper knife instruction, and well, I had to go to the bathroom. Trust me, working for one o...
2019-07-1000 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeAfter The Show: Melissa Gets SchooledThere's something you should know about the Radkes. We don't have it all together. All of the Perfection that you see when you look at us isn't real. When you see me making a sandwich in my car that is because I really and truly made a sandwich in my car. You may be wondering why I didn't buy a Lunchable. The truth is the idea didn't dawn on me until later. You don't have to worry about hurting our feelings this is our life and what-you-see-is-what-you-get. Sure, I want to be the kind of mother that h...
2019-07-0300 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeAfter The Show: The Radkes -Tell It To The JudgeWe are talking about everything that happened in episode 4 of this week's episode titled Tell It To The Judge. This episode centered around my ability to judge hush puppies. Don't be jealous, because this is a God-given gift. It's also about mine and David's inability to have a regular date night. We've tried, but it can't be done. It's only possible to have a regular date night if you don't have kids, pets, or bills. I don't know how people make a regular Tuesday night date night work. We're going to be talking about this and also...
2019-06-2600 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeAfter the Show: The Radkes - Driving Me CrazyThis week's episode of the Radke's entitled Driving Me Crazy is simply about the things we hide. I really did let my license expire, and I hid it from David Radke for over a year. Why? Because I knew he would do what he did and get all Law and Order on me. So, I had to put it off as long as I did. Sometimes, I may also hide beauty products from David Radke. We are getting older, but men don't get it. David and I talk about my beauty product purchases, and it’s all in...
2019-06-1800 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeAfter the Show: The Radkes - Mommy IssuesWelcome to After the Show of The Radkes. If you are looking for an explanation for episode 2 Mommy Issues, you have probably guessed by now that there is no explanation. Just like there isn't an explanation for anything else we do on the show. It's really just our lives, our family, and the lovely town of Lufkin, TX. This week we faced a problem that is rampant among families everywhere, and that is mothers. Either you are one or you got one. That's the thing about mothers. You get messed up by one, then you turn around...
2019-06-1200 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeAfter the Show: Melissa Explains It AllOur new show The Radkes is now airing on the USA Network. This is an unscripted show about our family. Real people experiencing real everyday life. The show, is just like the podcast, which is just like our real lives. For the next few episodes while our show is airing, we’ll be doing a series of podcasts about the previous night’s show. Episode 1 is called Melissa Explains It All, and it’s all about me trying to have “the talk” about sex with my daughter Remy. I did what I could and then deferred to my Aunt Me...
2019-06-0500 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeThe Core FourRecently, my family of four went on the biggest adventure that we have ever been on. We filmed a television show. I know other families have done this. They've done it longer than us, and they've done it better than us. For us, this was a pretty big deal. From the moment the first crew member showed up at our home, we felt like we were embarking on a journey. I couldn't imagine three other people who I'd rather be on this journey with than David, Remy, and Rocco. On day four, I heard them refer to...
2019-05-2900 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeSoul SurvivorEvery scar you have tells a story. Sometimes being vulnerable and telling your story is what you and those around you need. When people are vulnerable with us, we are reminded that we are not alone. The reason I'm talking about this is because my friend Kayla Stoecklein is here to share a story that isn't easy to share. She shares her story in an effort to help others who may be going through painful situations. She is the perfect example of first the pain, then the rising. Kayla is a recently widowed mom of three busy...
2019-05-2100 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeStretched Too ThinAre you trying to juggle work, family, home and all of your obligations? Too often we try to do everything and please everyone and end up feeling guilt or shame for not being able to do it all. My guest today has practical tips and advice for any of us who feel like we are stretched too thin. It’s such a pleasure to have Jessica Turner on the show today. Jessica is a wife, mom, sister, friend, marketing professional, blogger and best-selling author of the books The Fringe Hours and Stretched Too Thin. In this episode, we...
2019-05-1400 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeSoul SistersMaking friends isn’t always that easy. Especially, adult friendships. When you meet someone you click with, hang on to them. When I was on my book tour in Nashville, I met today’s guest. Annie F. Downs is a best-selling author, nationally known speaker, and podcast host based in Nashville. She is the host of the That Sounds Fun podcast and I was a guest on that show. Our conversation was like two girlfriends having a chat. Today, we want you to be part of our conversation. We have fun as we catch up on our late...
2019-05-0700 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeSoul Food with Amy HannonI am Southern, and there are benefits and drawbacks to that, but the food is a benefit. Today’s guest is like a kindred spirit. A sister I didn’t know I had. I had been following Amy Hannon on social media, but I was still surprised and delighted when out of the blue, she sent me a copy of her new book. Amy’s book is a cookbook called Love Welcome Serve: Recipes that Gather and Give. The recipes are amazing, but her message of intentional kitchening is even better. Amy Hannon is a business owner, entrep...
2019-04-3000 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeUNadulteratedErin Arruda is here today. We met during a conference, and we both liked each other instantly. One of the chapters in my book, that has gotten a lot of feedback from both women and men is the chapter titled Lovers and Leavers. Erin’s story goes well with that chapter. Erin found redemption and happiness, but it wasn’t an easy journey, and it certainly wasn’t easy to talk about. Erin openly shares her story of life, love, guilt, shame, and redemption on today’s show. She also talks about her book Unadulterated: His Scandalous Grace—Yo...
2019-04-2300 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeBonus Episode: BreakthroughThis week you'll have the opportunity to go see Breakthrough. It's the real life story of John Smith who fell into a frozen lake and was submerged for 15 minutes. After countless tries to start his heart, John died on the operating table, but everything changed when his mom walked in the room. Breakthrough is the true story of a modern day miracle. I am so excited to talk with Devon Franklin who produced the movie. Devon is a film & TV producer, best-selling author, preacher, and spiritual success coach. You may have seen some of his other movies...
2019-04-1800 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeLandMINDS In MarriageOne of the things I've heard a lot about last season was that you guys loved it when the Attorney General was on the show. This is an episode featuring David Radke during our MIND series. So of course, this show is titled LandMINDS In Marriage. This is an appropriate topic because we get a lot of questions about our marriage. We have both been very open and vulnerable about our relationship. Today, we are going to talk about some of the landmines in our own marriage. We are going to share five things that are sore t...
2019-04-0900 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeMinding Our Own BusinessI had a wonderful beautiful childhood, and I feel really blessed and fortunate to be able to say that. I was an only child for most of my life. I was very close to my parents, and I felt very safe in my home. I know that's not the story for everyone. It's always bothered me and maybe even made me feel a little bit guilty. I want everyone's childhood to be perfect and rosy and without trauma. Now that I'm a parent, I know that we never get it all right. At this point, most of us are...
2019-04-0200 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeMind Your MannersDiane Gottsman is a national etiquette expert. She is the owner of a company that specializes in corporate etiquette training. She is the author of Modern Etiquette for a Better Life. She has appeared on The Today Show, Headline News, CBS Sunday Morning, and in the New York Times. She is also poised, beautiful, smart, and so well-spoken. I was nervous about having an etiquette expert like Diane on the show today, but she put me at ease. Diane teaches that etiquette is about mind and soul, and that they are connected. She believes that etiquette is...
2019-03-2600 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeMind Made UpI love today’s guest. My friend Ashley Berry is a life coach, entrepreneur, cancer survivor, mom, foster mom, and woman of strength and wisdom. She loves and touches everyone she comes into contact with. Ashley is passionate about coaching and seeing lives changed for the better. She has overcome breast cancer and many other obstacles in life and is a pure inspiration. She also proves God's love even in times of uncertainty. In this episode, we have a no holds barred conversation about life, love, and parenting. Ashley shares her perspective on today’s society and cult...
2019-03-1900 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeMind Over MotherWe miss so many good opportunities, because we won't walk across the room. I was at the same conference as Nicole, and I asked what brought her here. She said that she's a mom of four and two of her children are almost grown and two of her children are still at home, and she has been looking at her life and thinking what's next. Do you ever wonder what's next for you? Are you ever looking for something more? Nicole Botha is excited by travel. She is an experience seeker. She loves yarn and is intrigued...
2019-03-1200 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeTo Mind Own Self Be True2019 is about body, mind, and soul. These three topics are connected within all of us, because you can’t change one without affecting the other. I am so excited to focus on these topics. I know in 2020, when I look back at this year, I will see a healthier, happier, more hopeful me. The first few weeks of this podcast were focused on the body. Now it’s time to focus on the mind. This is a very special and personal topic for me. For years, I was a victim to my own thoughts. What we think abou...
2019-02-2600 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeBodyliciousTheresa Grecco has been one of my closest friends for 20 years. Theresa recently bought a practice from a woman who is retiring. Her business is killing it, and she has clients who are raving about her. I've been a little curious and have been wanting to see what she does. I flew to Nashville, where Theresa lives and works, to try it for myself. I even recorded it for you. In case you're wondering,Theresa is a colon hydrotherapist. I know you're thinking that this isn't the type of therapy that you thought I needed. The reason...
2019-02-1900 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeI Thought It Was TreadMEALHow can we dedicate this season to the body and not talk about working out? You know me. You know I don't want to talk about this, but today is the day. The one and only Casey Adams is here today. Casey is the perfect guest for this show, because he takes ordinary people and moves them out of their comfort zone and into great held. Casey is a gym owner, personal trainer, and future Ninja. He is a father of three and husband to a beautiful wife, and they share a strong love for Jesus. He...
2019-02-1200 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeOdd(ly) EnoughSometimes when we see a funny video that makes us laugh, we don't bother to take into account that there is a real person behind that video. When we read a book, sometimes we forget that a real person poured their heart and soul into that book. Some people think that I am in the business of social media, or a speaker, or an author. I am really in the business of people. The business of hearing their stories and telling my story. I am in the business of convincing people that their story is powerful and...
2019-01-2900 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeBody Talk II…This episode is for adults only. If your little ones are in the car put their headphones on them. Listen to this episode first before listening to it with your teenager. Katherine Diggs was my guest last season on episode 15. I wasn't going to have her back. She talked about oral sex, and the show made me sweat, but everybody loved her. Katherine is a genuinely nice person and a wonderful podcast guest. You can ask her questions about anything and she'll answer. She is also extremely smart. Katherine Diggs is a nurse practitioner who specializes in...
2019-01-2200 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeWe Just Want to Be SeenJohnna Hensley is someone who I immediately liked when I met her. She's super kind. She laughs at my jokes. She's easy to talk to. She's a good listener and a deep thinker. She also loves her family fiercely. Johnna and her husband Ryan have three children. One of them is special needs. She is a mother living in two different worlds right under the same roof. I wonder how she does it. I'm so excited to have Johnna on the show to find out. Johnna Hensley is a native Texan, a writer, and a lost sinner...
2019-01-1500 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeDon’t MIND Me, It’s Just the Season 2 PremiereWelcome to season 2 of the Ordinary People Ordinary Things podcast. I loved doing the first season so much that we are doing another round. Now that I have one season down, the second season is going to be better than ever. I will be telling the stories that I’ve always wanted to tell. These stories will be told by people who I’ve learned the most from in my life. Ordinary people like you and me. We will be breaking the season down into three sections of body, mind, and soul. Next week kicks off with a sp...
2019-01-0800 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeWe've Been Married A Hella Long TimeDavid and I have been married 24 years. That’s a hella long time. Today, my guest is none other than the attorney general himself, David Radke. We take on your questions about our lives and our marriage. Some of these questions are in response to my book Eat Cake. Be Brave. Some are in response to our struggles with infertility and our marriage relationship including broken trust. I hope David is ready to go there. David shares his background and why the attorney general is a fitting nickname. We share some fun facts about our history and ou...
2018-08-2800 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeThey’re Gonna Know My Name with Guest: Rocco RadkeOut of all of the podcast episodes that I have hosted, today’s guest is the most excited of all. My special guest today is my son Rocco Radke. My daughter Remi and other family and friends have been on the show. It’s now Rocco’s turn, and he chose today’s topic. We discuss our upcoming family sitcom that will be airing on the USA Network either this fall or early next year. Having the show is a big decision that will not only affect me and my life, but it will have an effect on my en...
2018-08-2100 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeBig, Bad, and Bullied All OverSchool is starting, and I’m nervous. Remi is starting middle school. I’m not worried about Remi, I know that she can handle herself. I’m actually worried about how I have done with Remi. There comes a time when we throw are children out into the deep end and see if they can swim. Have we said the right things? Have we taught our children to rescue themselves and to rescue others? Kids are growing up faster than ever. Changing one kid at a time can help change the culture. My good friend and hairdresser Wendy is...
2018-08-1400 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeWho Has Time For Eyeliner?This is a super fun episode with a guest I just love. Raegan Williamson from Raegan Williamson Aesthetics & Permanent Cosmetics is here to talk about everything to do with our faces. Reagan has been doing makeup since she was a teenager and has been a nurse for 10 years. She does amazing work with eyebrow microblading, permanent eyeliner, and botox. In this episode, Raegan shares her background and experience. We talk about these procedures and what to look for and ask when choosing an esthetician. We talk about who these procedures are for and the latest trends and tec...
2018-08-0700 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeBeautifully Broken Journey with Amy ReineckeThis episode gets real. If you have my book Eat Cake. Be Brave. Then you know that weight has been an issue all of my life. One of my earliest memories was getting out of bed and finding my mom eating frosting and watching Johnny Carson. I’ve tried different diets, and I know it is about the journey, letting God guide me, and having a conversation with my heart. This is why I’m so excited about today’s guest. Amy Reinecke is someone who I discovered on Instagram and her website Beautifully Broken Journey resonated with m...
2018-07-3100 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeRoad Trippin'We are on the book tour. Today, we are broadcasting from the road as we hit San Antonio and try to find a nice lunch spot. So far, we have been to Houston, Dallas, and New York. For this episode, we have decided to record each time we are in the car. So, we are taking you on the road with us. If you ever wanted to be in the car with David and Melissa, this is your chance. We talk about how nice Megan was and that there was a big announcement at the end of...
2018-07-2400 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeBook BirthdayThis show is going to be a bit different. It is my book birthday. It is launch day of my book Eat Cake. Be Brave. Imagine that you have been keeping a diary since 7th grade, and it was made public. That is kind of how I’m feeling. I’m sharing today, and all of my launch day feelings and emotions with my wonderful husband David and you my wonderful listeners. You can find Melissa here: Podcast Web PageFacebook Page@MsMelissaRadke on Instagram@msmelissaradke on Twitter Show Notes...
2018-07-1700 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeChicken Fried WomenThere is a chapter in my book called Chicken Fried Women. This chapter is about the women in my family who I am very close to. I call us chicken fried, because we may be battered on the outside with our scars and our stories, but we are soft and tender on the inside. With, of course, a little spice thrown in. I have four incredible guests today. My Mother Anet, My Grandmother Mary, My Aunt Melba, and my cousin and Melba’s daughter Meridith Baxter who was also my guest on episode episode 5 Over My Bread Body. ...
2018-07-1000 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeChoose Your Own TattooIn honor of the Fourth of July, I want to talk about freedom. I’m talking about the kind of freedom that happens to us, by us, and in spite of us. I’m going to talk about the kind of imprisonment that I brought on myself, but first an excerpt from my upcoming book. Eat Cake. Be Brave. I’ve been sharing excerpts that pertain to my podcasts. Today’s was hard to choose. My book is a memoir of how all the years of my life led up to my 41st year. This year changed me forev...
2018-07-0300 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeUgly Lamps and Broken ThingsMy good friend Whitney Lindsey will be here to share her story, but first I’ll be reading an excerpt from my new book Eat Cake. Be Brave. This is excerpt is titled The Old Tinkerbell Mermaid Rose Lamp, and I feel that it is especially relevant to the conversation I have with Whitney. I met Whitney when she was going through an extremely rough time in her life. You might even say she was broken. We can go through a lifetime of throwing away and exchanging broken things, when things can often be fixed. Today, we shed lig...
2018-06-2600 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeWhen Hope Is Your NameAs most of you know, I have a daughter named Remi. This episode is about another Remi, and her amazing family. Crystal Sepulvado is a wife, mother, and nurse practitioner who had her faith shaken to the core when her now nine month old daughter Remi was born eight weeks early with multiple health problems requiring multiple surgeries. I am excited about this inspiring interview. Another thing I am excited about is that my book Eat Cake. Be Brave. is being released on July 17th. In honor of my book release, I will be reading excerpts from...
2018-06-1900 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeBig Mouth, Little CityI lived in Nashville Tennessee for 16 years. It was beautiful. There were rolling hills. We had four perfect seasons. The shopping and the culture were to die for. A friend visited me and said it was like being in a Hidden Valley Ranch commercial. It was beautiful and wonderful. In spite of the culture and beauty, it’s not the scenery of a town that plants you there, it’s the people who you share that place with. Today’s episode is about my home town of Lufkin, Texas and how sometimes we end up in the very p...
2018-05-2900 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeThe Big 1-2There's a chapter in my upcoming book about something that happened to me when I was 13. Don't get sad or nervous, it wasn't a traumatic thing. Maybe it was a little traumatic, but you'll enjoy reading about it. It reminded me of how hard it is to be 13. It's hard being 11 to 18. Today, I am talking to a 12-year-old. On this very day May 22, 2006 Remi Hope Radke came screaming into my world, and I haven't had a moment of silence since. I couldn't imagine having a different guest on my podcast today. Every May 22nd, Remi Hope d...
2018-05-2200 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeSummer Hair, Don't CareOur hair is one of the first things people notice about us. It frames our face, maybe even our identity. A good hair day versus a bad hair day can affect our self-esteem and our mood. Maybe this is something I always innately knew, because even as a child I was obsessed with hair, hair styles, and magazines about hair styles. Today, we are talking about everything having to do with hair. Rob Fisher is a stylist at Bella Salon in Lufkin, TX. Rob is the stylist who did my hair for my book cover, and he d...
2018-05-1500 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeAll The Beautiful GirlsSometimes you meet someone who you just know is going to be a good friend. Michelle Briley is one of those people for me. She is a great woman, and someone who I have known and enjoyed while we both have embarked on our spiritual journey. Michelle Briley is the President of The Junior League of Lufkin which is about women building better communities. Today, we talk about a unique program that Michelle started to help girls establish a solid footing in life and have the self-esteem to grow up to be the great women they were...
2018-05-0800 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeI'm So Easy To Work ForAbout two years ago, I was on staff at a church as a worship pastor. My career took a bit of the turn, and I found myself traveling and speaking and writing a book. Eventually, I had to step down from the position at the church, and it killed me. My new career was exciting, but I realized that I was having trouble keeping up with everything, because I wasn't organized. About eight months ago, my husband the Attorney General left his job to come on board and help manage me. He realized he couldn't keep me...
2018-04-2400 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeTight Roll ThisSpring is here, and it is time to talk about fashion. I have two lovely guests who are moms and amazing women. They have also opened a boutique clothing store in my hometown of Lufkin, Texas. Nicole Carter and Sarah Levine are the co-owners of Spruce a boutique fashion store. On this episode, we talk about what colors are in for the spring season and the essentials that every woman should have in her wardrobe. We have some fun with fashion don’ts and celebrities that always look put together. We also share our favorite ladies to foll...
2018-04-1700 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeMoMster-in-LawYou are all invited to the social event of the season. It is literally called The Social Event. Join me and a bunch of ladies just like us on May 4th and May 5th in Lufkin, Texas. The theme is Live Known. This is not your mom’s Sunday School retreat. My best friend in the whole world is on the show. Her name is Karli Soule, and her beautiful daughter Haley is getting married. Today, we are going to talk about spring weddings, letting go, leaning in, the dresses, the food, and the control issues. Along with...
2018-04-1000 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeOver My Bread BodyMeridith Baxter is here today. She is my cousin, but she is more like my sister. We have a super fun podcast planned for you entitled Over My Bread Body. Spring is here, and summer is around the corner. All of the stores are moving out the sweatshirts and bringing in the swimsuits. Today, we talk about getting ready for summer and more. We talk about all of the things that we have tried to get ourselves beach body ready including eight of us in swim skirts doing water aerobics or what we called “swim gym”. We also...
2018-03-2700 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeThe "F" Word Part TwoLast week we began discussing the horrible “F” word of forgiveness. My friend and Pastor Jeremy Yancey was on the show. The show became really good, but it was also really long, so we just divided it into two parts. This is the follow-up to last week's show. We dive into the stages of forgiveness and how to free yourself. I have heard from so many of you that you needed to hear this teaching from this point of view. You needed to hear this perspective and be reminded that there are some unresolved feelings. Some of you m...
2018-03-2000 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeThe "F" Word Part OneLead Pastor Jeremy Yancey from the Timber Creek Church is here today to talk about the “F” word. No, not that “F” word. We’re talking about forgiveness. Jeremy is married to one of my best friends, and he is a firm believer that when you go out to dinner it should begin with an appetizer and end with dessert. He is also my go to for all things Netflix and podcast. He is also one of my best friends, and I’ve already had many requests to have him on the show. This conversation is so good that we...
2018-03-1300 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeWhat to Do When He's No Fun and Divorce is ExpensiveDavid Radke, the Attorney General himself, is my guest today. He is the man behind all of the overdraft fees from our first year of marriage. He is my husband Mr. David Radke. I want you to meet the man who makes sure that I wear pants when recording this podcast. We have been married 23 years and 16 of those have been really awesome. David and I share part of our story of when we first got together. This story is kind of a cliffhanger, because I'm going to make you attend one of my events to hear...
2018-03-0600 minOrdinary People. Ordinary Things. with Melissa RadkeWhat the Crap Am I Doing Here?Melissa explains why she chose the title Ordinary People. Ordinary Things on her very first podcast episode. And why "ordinary" might be one of the most perfect words of all. Melissa explains why she chose the title Ordinary People. Ordinary Things on her very first podcast episode. And why "ordinary" might be one of the most perfect words of all. The world is a series of miracles. We’re just so used to seeing them, we call them ordinary things. You are listening to Ordinary People Ordinary Things, and I am your host Melissa Radke, an...
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