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Nicole and Michael sit at the dinning room table and discuss things they have Googled, YouTubed, Instagramed, TikToked, and more.

Nicole and Michael VanPutten


    • Apr 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 104 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Not Just Rainbows and Unicorns

    We Spent More Time Writing This Title Than Katy Perry Spent in Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 92:23


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael realize it's Easter Sunday, and then discuss allergies, artificial intelligence, almost astronauts, gold jacket, fence screens, and shows they've been streaming.

    Your Outie Has Never Fallen for an Apple Support Scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 124:28


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about staying healthy, why you might need a passport to vote in the future, computer support scams, the best in frozen vegetables, the impact of tariffs on Nintendo, being prepared for severe weather this summer, watching birds, and a round of of what they did and didn't like in the world of streaming the past few weeks.

    It Actually Is the Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 88:26


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about co-op games, the new "Alphabet" song, sealing asphalt, the state of decorating in the White House, controversies in running shoes, tea time alarms, the lyrical and performance genius of Todd, judging ripeness of avocados, when microphones attack, and what they've been streaming lately.

    Say Kettlebell One More Time, I Dare You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 98:02


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael chat about the best way to stop a bloody nose, the kinds of views people who are nearly six foot tall have, kettlebells, tuna fish, protein, Dr. Bronner's products, the new Alexa+, where to get the best pet bed covers, and a run down of what they've been watching lately.

    This Episode Would Have Been Longer, But Joseph Gordon-Levitt Was Unavailable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 102:23


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael discuss using GLP1 medications for arthritis, tuning a 100+ year old piano, replacing Apple batteries and devices, tax season, the Minutiae app, MVP's adventures in weekly dog care, dog sitting Mr. Louie, and a round up of what they've been streaming.

    Inauguration Front Row: Google, TikTok, Tesla, Amazon, Hamburglar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 138:10


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael host a conversation with David Leake about what's been going on the past few weeks in U.S. politics.

    Infinite Universes, Zero Nicoles Dancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 90:48


    In their first episode for a new year and season, Nicole and Michael talk about how being homemaker is more than a full time job, why doing an annual insurance checkup is a good idea, updating WiFi security cameras, an assortment of recent Amazon purchases, doing a trial of Apple One, Fitness+ and News+, pizza bowls, and a roll-up of what they've been watching.

    You Have a Collect Call from Steve in the Other Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 88:52


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about Nicole's dad Steve, hospice, cremation, getting important documents in order, sketchy passport companies, stuff dogs should not eat, Hulu's throne of ad-free lies, favorite entry way rugs, and what they've been streaming.

    Nicole Doesn't Frigging Care About Your Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 99:16


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael chat about home electrical updates, new humidifiers, the universe of Govee Lights, new toys for Henry, the perfect storage container for your basement, what they're thankful for, and everything that they've been watching.

    How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Unicorn?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 99:37


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about the cross over to the Fall/Winter season, a few of their favorite light-relighted electronics, smart power strips, recent celebrity deaths, and catch up on what they've been streaming. View the show notes.

    Election Clerk Enters MAGA Supporter's Punch Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 114:21


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael discuss voting and the 2024 US election, day of the dead for dogs, special dog backpacks, new towels, sneaks, a special candy with no sugar, shedding dogs, and what they've been watching.

    Clementine Stickers Are Cuter Than Brad Pitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 112:41


    Listen to Nicole and Michael discuss MVP's new obsession with crab grass, why getting up early for the farmer's market matters, all the new features in iOS 18, and a run down of what they've been watching.

    Please Clean After Your Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 116:25


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael talk about new options for helping senior dogs with joint pain, delivery of their new refrigerator, what it's like getting a new driveway, sugar-free Faygo, fire alarms at 2 a.m., the new iOS, how to get three months free of Apple TV+, and what they've been watching.

    That Weird Smell in Your Fridge is Evapotranspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 80:17


    Nicole and Michael dare to record an episode of their famous podcast later in the day than usual, resulting in a exploration into topics like gabapentin for dogs, getting sick at the dentist, what's wrong with the final seasons of your favorite shows, and more.

    There is Probably Poison Ivy in Stardew Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 121:12


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael discuss the dangers of poison ivy and oak, Nicole discovers the best lighting accessory and tries out an AI chat bot. We also discuss farming games, exercise, bug eating bugs, locating lost Apple devices, ad blockers, and the best of what's fit to watch on streaming. View the show notes here.

    All We Need is a Tater Tot Hot Dish and Merry Christmas Greetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 106:10


    In this episode, Nicole, Michael, and David team up to discuss the upcoming 2024 US Presidential Election.

    Enter the Fire Exit for Big Savings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 91:04


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael return from a multi-week break to reminisce about things that have sucked lately, celebrities who have recently died, Henry's special diet, Gotcha Day celebrations, keto-friendly brownie mixes, mattress toppers, and what they've been watching.

    No Bugs Were Killed During this Episode, Except That One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 90:09


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael are dog sitting again. Nicole has tips on cleaning floor fans and windows. We get a new air conditioner, apply solar films to our windows, and clean the roof. We also got a free home energy analysis, grew grass, and watched a bunch of streaming video.

    Natalie Harp Responsible for Boost in Dunder Mifflin Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 109:21


    In this episode, Nicole and Michael chat with David Leake about the upcoming U.S. elections, politics, news, and more. Listen to the episode here.

    The Expandable Hose Enters Nicole's Punch Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 70:47


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 86:45


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 84:28


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 95:22


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 94:23


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 90:51


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 104:20


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 98:54


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 85:30


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 75:04


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 86:47


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 60:33


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 66:39


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 81:05


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 65:45


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 88:34


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 64:32


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 73:26


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 74:17


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 73:54


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 79:36


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 68:45


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 86:08


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 84:47


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 82:08


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 66:40


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 68:23


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 53:09


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 64:03


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 60:53


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 62:08


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 68:45


    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.

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