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Melty B May 29, 2025

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On today's episode of Have Kids They Said, hosts Rich and Nicole serve up a whirlwind of parenting chaos, personal confessions, and hilarious hot takes. From deep dives into the mental health of both moms and dads, to Nicole dropping a juicy secret, the duo covers everything from animal appendages to elite continental breakfasts at Holiday Inn Express. Rich vents about the bureaucratic madness of 5U All Stars while Nicole shares the mental overload that comes with raising kids in the heart of NYC. And yes, there's even a battle over Parker's clothes brewing between Nicole and Matt.

The conversation spirals delightfully through gullible childhood moments, why teens today don’t care about driver’s licenses, Gen X grievances, and how getting a specialist doctor appointment feels harder than winning the lottery. Plus, Emmy gets one of Rich’s classic pep talks, Nicole revisits her OBGYN adventures, and they both remind us why a follow-up message can make or break your hang. Tune in, laugh with (and at) them, and don’t forget to subscribe for more real talk, relatable chaos, and parenting truths. Follow Have Kids They Said now for your weekly dose of laughs, rants, and real-life parenting drama. #ParentingPodcast #MentalHealthMatters #NYCParentLife #GenXParenting #MomLife #DadLife #FunnyPodcast #ParentingUnfiltered

Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.

If you’d like to send us a message or ask a question email us at HKTSpod@gmail.com

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Rated R for Rhino May 27, 2025

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With Nicole off on a well-earned vacation, Rich is joined by his longtime radio pal Niko for a dad-filled takeover of the pod. The two kick things off reminiscing about becoming dads around the same time, how their crew first came together, and the wild ride from those early days to now.

They dive into their joint Memorial Day weekend adventure, featuring a whirlwind trip to Legoland and the San Diego Zoo with the families, where carnival games stole their wallets, animals got unexpectedly scandalous, and what their kids declared “fancy”.

Niko also shares a bizarre tangent into “conception photography” (you’ve been warned), and the guys commiserate over the looming question every parent is asking right now: what the heck are we doing with these kids all summer? From the idea of sleepaway camps to letting the kids make their own summer bucket lists, the panic is real, but at least they’re in it together.

We want to hear from you! Got ridiculous summer plans, wild zoo stories, or a bucket list made entirely of snacks? Hit us up on Instagram @HaveKidsTheySaidPod or leave us a voice note—we might feature it in next week’s show!

Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.

If you’d like to send us a message or ask a question email us at HKTSpod@gmail.com

Follow on social media:

Instagram @havekidstheysaidpod

Nicole @mashupnicole

Rich @richdavis

and @siriusxm

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Fill'er Up May 22, 2025

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In this episode of Have Kids They Said, Rich and Nicole spiral from summer planning stress to existential dread—with plenty of laughs (and chaos) along the way. Rich delivers heartbreaking news about American cheese that shakes Nicole to her core. They dive into the science behind your morning coffee routine, debate whether Taylor Swift is quietly reshaping male grooming, and ask the big question: are we even doing this parenting thing right?

Throw in some backhanded compliments, an email mishap, and a parenting trick that might actually change your day, and you’ve got another wild ride you won’t want to miss.

Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.

If you’d like to send us a message or ask a question email us at HKTSpod@gmail.com

Follow on social media:

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Nicole @mashupnicole

Rich @richdavis

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Nooks and Crannies May 20, 2025

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This week on Have Kids, They Said, Nicole is joined by a very special guest, Sara, aka Rich’s better half, who steps in while he’s out.

The episode kicks off with birthday madness: Are kids' gift expectations getting totally out of hand? Nicole and Sara weigh in with personal stories, including Nicole’s hilarious (and slightly terrifying) tale of why 3-year-old Parker escaped from a hibachi restaurant.

The duo also dives into the struggle of convincing their daughters that they are still cool. (Legitimately. Probably. Maybe?) They discuss the etiquette and practicality of gift registries, both for birthdays and housewarmings: helpful or too much?

Weekend sports get the spotlight next, with both moms discussing their roles on the sidelines...Are you a full-on Mama Bear when your kid is in the game? Or more of a Zen Zone cheerleader?

Things get real when Sara introduces the world of Black Shower Girl Tok (check out the creators' handles below!) and insists everyone join immediately. That spirals into some next-level oversharing (yes, from both of them), childhood flashbacks, and Emmy’s questions that lead to a few stories from Nicole and Sara’s teenage past.

🖤 Spotlight on Black Girl Shower Tok

As Sara mentioned in today’s episode, Black Girl Shower Tok is something we all need in our lives...right now. It’s about self-care, all shared by talented Black creators who bring authenticity and creativity to your scroll.

✨ Here are the queens she shouted out:

Jaz Turner – @jazturner16

Frieda – @pickleflipflops

Terree Ann – @terreetaughtme

Go follow, show love, and support these creators!

Thanks for tuning in, and as always—parenting may be chaos, but at least we’re in it together.

Cya! 👋

Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.

If you’d like to send us a message or ask a question email us at HKTSpod@gmail.com

Follow on social media:

Instagram @havekidstheysaidpod

Nicole @mashupnicole

Rich @richdavis

and @siriusxm

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*69 May 15, 2025

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Nicole rolls in rocking the gun show (thank you, no shirt sleeves), and things spiral hilariously from there. The duo tackles tattoos, parent exhaustion, and Nicole’s schedule that would break mere mortals. A wild convo about jersey numbers leads to a very awkward rabbit hole. 👀

Matt drops in with a story every dad dreads from his youth, Benny’s relaxation, and rotisserie chicken causes unexpected debate. Nicole’s done with kid negotiations, Rich reigns as king of empty threats, and Sara’s big reactions are driving rich bonkers. Etiquette reminders are dropped, cringe is embraced, and Rich reveals how Sara made an old lady clutch her pearls.

🎧 Tune in, laugh hard, and don’t forget to follow, rate, and share!

Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.

If you’d like to send us a message or ask a question email us at HKTSpod@gmail.com

Follow on social media:

Instagram @havekidstheysaidpod

Nicole @mashupnicole

Rich @richdavis

and @siriusxm

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Popetuationship May 13, 2025

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On this episode, Rich and Nicole have had it—why do kids treat parents like background noise? Rich shares a classic moment of Ben-level sass, while Nicole shows that baby her might’ve been a Prince lookalike. It only gets weirder when Rich admits he had a dream he was dating someone very unexpected… and then Matt randomly shows up, asking the exact same questions Nicole did about the new pope.

They also unpack the chaos of weekends that are anything but “chill,” swap stories on how to handle backtalk without losing it, and dig into whether it’s wrong to skip your kid’s award ceremony when your household is one meltdown away from disaster.

It’s fast, funny, and full of the kind of unfiltered parenting truths we all need...just make sure your kids aren't listening!

Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.

If you’d like to send us a message or ask a question email us at HKTSpod@gmail.com

Follow on social media:

Instagram @havekidstheysaidpod

Nicole @mashupnicole

Rich @richdavis

and @siriusxm

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Liar, Liar, Snaps on Fire May 08, 2025

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On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said, Rich and Nicole tackle the big question: what do moms really want for Mother’s Day (and what’s just painfully cheesy)? Rich spirals about keeping the podcast fun, while Nicole vents about Matt the Grouch and their marital communication breakdown. They react to a wild survey on why first dates flop—cue Rich’s rage over men’s hygiene habits. There's talk of Rich’s snack regrets, gym struggles, and the absurd expectations placed on 8-year-old athletes. Nicole plays detective involving a Snapchat post and Parker, while they both talk about who you would NOT take parenting advice from. Plus, Emmy and Benny hilariously complete old-school parenting phrases, and Matt’s cab ride ends with him being plain awkward.

🎙️ Listen now and follow the show—because parenting may be messy, but at least we’re laughing about it together!

Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.

If you’d like to send us a message or ask a question email us at HKTSpod@gmail.com

Follow on social media:

Instagram @havekidstheysaidpod

Nicole @mashupnicole

Rich @richdavis

and @siriusxm

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Tap, Tap...Before You Enter May 06, 2025

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On this week’s episode of Have Kids They Said, your favorite hosts Rich and Nicole are serving up laughs, chaos, and a little bit of wisdom—parenting-style.

Rich kicks things off with a dilemma: should Matt splurge on Knicks tickets or keep it responsible? Nicole has thoughts. Meanwhile, Rich and Benny are living their best bro life—baseball and Pokémon forever!

But not everything is sunshine and slice—cue the pizza debacle. Rich tells a pizza delivery fail on fight night.

Rich recounts the saga of his lost—and miraculously recovered—wedding rings over the years. Yes, rings, plural.

The season’s over for Rich’s girls’ softball team, so the crew dives into the ongoing debate: organized sports vs. neighborhood pick-up games—which builds better skills (and better stories)?

Also on deck: puberty class panic (Matt is NOT read), a mom influencer shamed for taking a minute for herself (cue Nicole’s righteous fury), and Rich’s latest viral video find, starts with a little...tap, tap.

Don’t miss this week’s TFIWK segment where Rich and Nicole answer your real-life parenting questions—well, they do their best.

👉 Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with your fellow grown-ups in the trenches. Tag us with #HaveKidsTheySaid #ParentingPodcast #KnicksTix #PizzaProblems #LostRingChronicles #SoftballSeason #TapTap #TFIWK #SelfCareNotSorry

Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.

If you’d like to send us a message or ask a question email us at HKTSpod@gmail.com

Follow on social media:

Instagram @havekidstheysaidpod

Nicole @mashupnicole

Rich @richdavis

and @siriusxm

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Kissin' and Touching Boobies May 01, 2025

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On this week’s episode of Have Kids They Said, Rich unveils yet another new diet plan and somehow takes credit for Nicole and Matt’s entire marriage (yes, seriously). Nicole brings her daughter Parker on the mic to get to the bottom of whether she actually flipped her mom the bird—things get...complicated.

Rich goes full nerd over his favorite History Channel show, while Nicole stumbles headfirst into the birds and the bees talk—and regrets every second. Meanwhile, Matt proves he might just be the worst at that convo. Rich gets nostalgic (and a little horrified) about watching his kids relive the awkward moments of growing up, from school forms to social minefields.

Plus, there's a cringey wrong-text moment that you do not want to miss.

👉 Hit follow, leave a review, and catch every episode of Have Kids They Said for unfiltered laughs, parenting fails, and the chaos of raising kids.

#ParentingPodcast #FunnyParenting #MomLife #DadLife #ModernParenting #ParentingFails #FamilyPodcast #HaveKidsTheySaid

Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.

If you’d like to send us a message or ask a question email us at HKTSpod@gmail.com

Follow on social media:

Instagram @havekidstheysaidpod

Nicole @mashupnicole

Rich @richdavis

and @siriusxm

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Snip Happens Apr 29, 2025

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In this episode, Nicole is not okay with Keegan’s fresh haircut, and she’s letting it be known. Meanwhile, Rich is still salty about saving a kid from a poop disaster and getting zero thanks. Rude!

The two debate the ultimate superhero and which ice cream is the best for a fun family treat. Nicole dives into the interview drama of Bill Belichick’s new girlfriend, and somehow… we end up talking about tan lines becoming their own category (yep, that kind).

From awkward urologist visits to a new game of "Would You Rather," with a classic Rich example. We debate how 100 guys would stack up against a gorilla. Plus, listeners share their parenting chaos and ask for advice—because we’re all just trying to survive one meltdown at a time.

🎧 Tune in for laughs and plenty of oversharing.

Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.

If you’d like to send us a message or ask a question email us at HKTSpod@gmail.com

Follow on social media:

Instagram @havekidstheysaidpod

Nicole @mashupnicole

Rich @richdavis

and @siriusxm

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.