Not Just Rainbows and Unicorns
By Nicole and Michael VanPutten
Not Just Rainbows and UnicornsDec 10, 2022
The Expandable Hose Enters Nicole’s Punch Circle
In this episode, Nicole and Michael share updates on life after tree removal, the process of planting new seeds, tornados romping through the region, Ryan Hall, emergency apps, disappointing northern lights watching, and test keto bakes for upcoming birthdays.
Ten Mediocre Show Recommendations and One Kick Ass Cake
Nicole and Michael bring you up to date on all making your own dog treats, handling dog motion sickness, ladder maintenance, tree removal, estate planning, and a round up of what they've been watching.
Learn the Hip Lingo From the Cool Kids Who are Far Out, No Cap
In this episode Nicole and Michael are talking about all the different living generations, how they think of and react to one another, and the various language and jargon each uses (or is confused by).
Henry vs. The Evil Kitchen Ceiling Fan of Death
Hey there podcast listeners, in this episode catch up with Nicole and Michael's adventures in having painters in their home, updating their kitchen, life with allergies, training dogs, avoiding ticks, dryer balls, Verizon problems, and Disney's Dreamlight Valley.
The Funny Title Generator Has Crashed Unexpectedly
Nicole and Michael kick off their first episode of March with a run down of allergies that affect Henry and Nicole, they talk about MVP's stinky gym clothes, repairing clothing, updating kitchens, vacuum cleaning, bird feeding, lost dogs, taxes, and streaming shows. Don't miss listening to it today!
This Episode is Pretty Good. Pretty, Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good.
In this episode, Nicole and Michael recover from two episodes with guests by discussing dog stuff, cleaning, MVP's new spin bike, and what they've been streaming lately.
My Football Mascot Can Beat Up Your Football Mascot
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk with Michael's coworker David Leake about his experiences and thoughts on football, coaching, the Super Bowl, and more.
4 Adults, 8 Countries, 21 Days, a Volvo XC90 and Gary
In this episode, Nicole and Michael chat with David Bierema about his recent trip to Europe where he spent three weeks with family, friends and a dog eating amazing food, checking out professional sheep herding dogs, and his dream skiing experience. View notes from the show.
Tall People Should Be In Charge Of Cleaning The Top Of The Refrigerator
In this episode, Nicole and Michael launch the first episode of their third season! Topics include their favorite snow blower, weather and headaches, fitness apps, new ovens, fancy LED lights, bird feeders with web cams and more.
Dear Daniel: You’re Evicted Goddammit
In this episode, Nicole and Michael share updates on their Noxgear, talk about customizing ketchup and mustard bottles, and provide a roll up on their favorite games and movies they've enjoyed over the past few months.
Sorry Tony Danza, Nicole's the Boss
In this episode, Nicole and Michael catch up after being off for a few weeks. Topics include Nicole's expert research and reviews vs. Wirecutters, huge lawn Santas, winter dog care, solar power inverters, and more.
Nicole Didn’t Like Any of the Episode Titles We Wrote, So There
In this episode, we reminder you to not forget about all the important Fall-season tasks you should do annually including changing batteries, rotating fan rotation, and more. We also chat about our favorite leaf clean up tools, bamboo fiber flour, clay paw prints, David McCallum, our new water pitcher, and Christmas decorations.
The Costco Ham Hunt and Other Stories
In this episode, Nicole and Michael get ready for fall weather, talk about vampires and baking, the best Mario game, how to waterproof, saving money on pet medications, how medications are named, and play the first edition of Medication or Pokemon.
Welcome To Middle Age Mr. Timberlake
In this episode, Nicole and Michael have adventures with Covid-19, slips and falls, meal prep containers, saving money on YouTube Premium, Henry training updates, and an epic list of what they've been watching.
This Episode Has Gone to the Dogs
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about identity theft, tests for humans to figure out what kind of dog they are, and all things dog including age, bathing, brushing, feeding, treating, training, and exercise.
Hello Kitty and The Triangle of Sadness
In this episode, Nicole and Michael share updates from Dr. Rotigel, easy ways to get labs done, mortgages, maintenance checks, weird TV briefcase combos, video games, and streaming videos and movies.
Wanted: Mini Golden Retriever, Must Love Cheese
In this episode, Nicole and Michael speak with Dr. Seely Rotigel about what it's like to be an amazing veterinarian and owner of Kalamazoo's best mobile veterinarian clinic.
McGruff The Crime Dog Was AGAINST Kidnapping
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about Bob Barker, advertising, ad blockings, Trump's arrest, republican debates, country music and controversy, the heat dome, and McGruff The Crime Dog.
Luke, Just Do It
In this episode, Nicole and Michael discuss dog DNA tests, traveling by car with dogs, girl math, the Mandela Effect, Hurricane Hillary, Big Brain Academy, and what they've been streaming this week.
Can We Borrow $3,000 For A Tumbleweed Chandelier?
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk wasps, ice cream locks, Instacart shopper fails, Tumbleweeds, and bearded dragons.
You Suck at Cleaning: Based on a True Story
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about the things people don't clean regularly but should, live nature cams, FEMA test, software betas, problems with Bird Buddy, Verizon, dog updates, and what they've been watching.
Henry (Hank) VanPutten - July 18, 2023 - 45 Pounds - 100% Good Boy
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about adopting a new dog, buying a new dryer, what they've been watching online, Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes, snazzy floor fans, and the Bird Buddy.
Rival Turf Meets Nicole’s Punch Circle
In this episode, Nicole and Michael chat about video games they've been playing, stuff they forgot to mention in previous episodes, the best cold brew coffee, smart bird feeders, dog adoption, wildfire air filtration, tipping culture, and what they've been streaming lately.
I’ll Always Be Here for You, But…Bulldozers
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk dogs and aging, pup cups, adventures at farmer's markets, boilers, refrigerators, office furniture, almond milk, and more random topics.
Can I Borrow 124 Floppy Disks to Save This Episode?
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about 80s vs. 90s, the wave of electric vehicles, Apple Vision Pro, and Nicole's favorite picks from TikTok.
Kim Kardashian, Esq. Appearing On Behalf Of The Killer Whales
In this episode, Nicole and Michael discuss seasonal allergies, strawberry season, great things to watch on streaming services, the television that watches you, orca whales, and TikTok.
Acting Is Fake, Your Dishwasher Is Dirty, And Your Dog Is Fat
In this episode, Nicole and Michael chat about the proliferation of new streaming platforms, good things to watch, fun games to play, cleaning that you shouldn't postpone, dogs their diets and weight, and Nicole's TikTok pick of the week.
We’re Doing Nothing to Help the Bees
Join Nicole and Michael in a discussion about the first day at their farmer's market, shows they've been streaming, how to file a complaint on a shady pet bed company, and ways to help the bees by doing nothing.
Sorry, Rick Grimes. MVP Thinks You Suck.
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about where they've been lately, MVP talks about nerd books and sci-fi, good and terrible stuff they've been streaming, dog beds, and Nicole's favorite TikTok star of the week.
Ding Dong, Fish Doorbell
In this episode, we talk Chat GPT, rug corners, keto, charging, iPhones, the Office, and fish doorbells.
Chip, Mullets, Bowl Cuts, and Beehives, Oh My!
In this episode, Nicole and Michael get to reconnect with their favorite stylist in the world, Mr. Chip Labor. We saw a Facebook post where Chip announced that he had recently given a customer a mullet, and we had to know more.
Baseball Might be the One Thing Vinegar Can’t Make Better
We've got a joke (or two) for you, a conversation about changes to the official rules for baseball, dealing with stains and your favorite travel mug, dishwasher cleaning, rug corners, Spravato for anxiety and depression, and Nicole's pick for her favorite TikTok account of the week.
The New Adventures of Old Spot
In this episode, Nicole and Michael share updates about their dog adoption search, powering your home with a generator, and video gaming. They also share tips on maintenance that can extend the life of your headphones, what to do along with the time change over, and the tough choice and process of surrendering or having to re-home a dog.
Slammed in the Face With the Door of 'You’re Old'
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about people who cover the weather online, their most and least favorite commercials from the Super Bowl, new iPhone features, preparing taxes for submission, men's underwear, spring cleaning, gaming, surge protectors and generator fuel. Whew, that's a lot of stuff.
If You Go to Home Depot, Ask For Barry
Marc Summers Has Not Responded to Our Request for an Episode Title
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about the heart break of adopting and returning a new dog, what's worth watching on streaming video, and updates from their exciting lives in Kalamazoo, MI.
Three Words: Cinnamon Macadamia Nuts
In this episode, Nicole and Michael discuss what they've been watching, Netflix password sharing, M&Ms drama, normalizing being normal, keto treats for Valentines day, and tax season.
Sometimes the Magic 8 Ball Gets Things Wrong
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about dog adoption, custom t-shirts, hiccup remedies, subtitles, streaming, and video games.
Wanted: 50 Rooster American Apparel T-shirts
In this episode, Nicole and Michael discuss cool new phrases, what to watch online, when places they love go out of business, and dog toys, treats and adoption.
Death, Bad Movies, Blindness and a Rainbow Light
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about what Christmas and New Years was like, Wilhelmina Lolita, dog adoption, what they've been watching online, really cool LED wall/window lights, and keratoconus.
Pinocchio Would Make a Terrible Santa
It this episode, Nicole and Michael chat about their basement, making donations, recycling, Super Mario, what to watch or avoid on streaming right now, and a documentary titled Santa Camp.
How to Use $45 Inspirational Soap to Wash $210 Pocketless Sweatpants
In this episode Nicole and Michael recall their recent adventures and dig into an analysis of Oprah's list of favorite things for 2022.
What Are You Grateful For? Nicole Doesn’t Care.
In this episode, Nicole and Michael discuss the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Wilhelmina, mice, the latest shows on Peacock, shelving, and Delicata squash.
See, We Don’t Talk About Dogs in Every Episode
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about snow, snow blowers, rechargeable batteries, ginger ale, peanut butter cookies, the Mario brothers, Pepsi, Christmas movies and black November.
You Gotta Fight for Your Right to Buy Chicken
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about technical difficulties, thanksgiving, smart plugs, fake Dr. Pepper brands, Snow, TV Sitcoms and more.
Rate This Episode 5 Stars or an Amazon Delivery Driver Will Yell at You
In this episode Nicole and Michael talk about social media, voting, billboards in space, Amazon delivery, customer service surveys, and Christmas decorations.
Angela Lansbury Solves the Mystery of How to Reverse Your Ceiling Fan
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about cleaning up leaves in the fall, television shows from the 80s and 90s, life automation, and things everyone should do when the time changes.
We Don’t Know What Winterize Means, But You Should
In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about what smart things to do as the Fall season gets underway, what's been happening in the world of Mina, an update on their basement, as well as a run down of devices apps and more that they can't live without.
He's Been Wearing the Same Pair of Socks for 20 Years
In this episode, Nicole and Michael share fresh farmer’s market updates, discuss the changing seasons and fall colors, and Nicole shares her two decades of laundry expertise that will save you time and money while making your clothing last longer than you ever dreamed.
Things To Do Before It’s the End of the World
In this episode, Nicole and Michael share updates on their adventures in digestive health for their dog Wilhelmina, chayote squash, unexpected MRIs, and how to plan and be prepared for natural disasters or the end of the world.