Drinks With the Dinks
Long-term love, no filters, and zero boundaries. We're a couple almost 2 decades in, serving up the realest relationship talk — the laughs, the fights, the freaky stuff, and everything in between.
If you’ve ever loved hard, argued harder, or overshared after one too many — this one’s for you.
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Episodes
50 episodes
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
This week on Drinks with the Dinks Podcast, we’re running purely on caffeine and whatever brain cells we had left after this week. So naturally, we decided to play a very serious and intellectual game of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
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Life of Ryan
This week on Drinks with the DINKs, Ryan opens up about the story that shaped his entire life. From losing his mother to murder at just two years old, to the heartbreaking loss of his grandfather only a couple years later, this episode...
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Mental Loads
In this episode, we dive into the often invisible—but very real—mental load in relationships… and things get a little heated. Emma opens up about what it feels like to carry nearly all of the planning, organizing, remembering, and emotional lab...
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The Ick List: What Gives You the Instant “Nope”?
This week Emma talks about everything she hates about Ryan! At least that's how I'm taking it! And since I'm the one that writes the descriptions of these episodes, it has to be true! So grab a drink and enjoy the long list of "icks" I do that ...
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Double Income, Full Spotlight: Interviewing DINK: The Musical
This week, we sit down with the creative mind behind DINK: The Musical—the show that hilariously unpacks the double-income-no-kids lifestyle through song, satire, and a whole lot of truth. We dive into the inspiration behind the musica...
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The Art of Communication
Communication is something we all do every day—but how often are we actually good at it? In this episode, we dive into the art of communication: what it really means to be heard, understood, and connected. From the way we argue to how ...
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PDA: Cute or Cringe?
Is PDA sweet… or should some things stay private? In this episode, we go head-to-head on public displays of affection—how we acted when we were younger versus now, and whether age changes what’s acceptable. From subtle touches to full-on makeou...
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He’ll Walk It Off, She Already Googled It
In this episode, we dive into the wildly different ways men and women approach their health. From men avoiding the doctor at all costs to women diagnosing themselves before the appointment is even booked, we unpack the habits, fears, and social...
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Defend the Take
In our 40th episode we hit the road! Apologies in advance for the less than stellar audio, but when you're as busy as we are, sometimes you need to multitask and record while you drive to Disney. We play a little game called d...
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Un-Happy Birthday Ryan!
Some people count down the days to their birthday, while others would rather let it pass quietly. In this episode, we dive into why birthdays can bring out completely different feelings in people. From childhood expectations and personality dif...
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The Let Them Theory
In this episode, we dive into The Let Them Theory and how one simple mindset shift can completely change your relationships, stress levels, and expectations. We talk about what “let them” really means, why trying to control othe...
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Homeownership
Homeownership sounded like a flex… until the first unexpected bill hit. In this episode, we get real about what owning a house is actually like — from the surprise costs nobody warned us about to the debate of buying new vs old (spoile...
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Half Way Hooligans
In this episode, we take a trip back to our hooligan era — when Friday nights meant the skating rink, questionable dance moves, and way too much PDA in public places. From awkward make-out sessions behind arcade machines to dabbling in things w...
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Leap of Faith
Taking a leap of faith is easy… until it involves your money, your time, and your marriage. 😅In this episode, we talk about what it’s really like to chase new ventures—from starting a resin craft business to tossing around the idea o...
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Valentine’s Day: The Lore, The Facts & Our Feelings
Valentine’s Day didn’t start with heart-shaped chocolates and awkward dinner reservations… so where did it come from? In this episode, we dive into the surprisingly weird history of Valentine’s Day, share some of the most interesting f...
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"Dear 2007 Us"
In this episode, we crack open our high school memory boxes and read the actual notes we wrote to each other back in 2007 — dramatic handwriting, questionable poetry, and all. To celebrate our 19th dating anniversary, we take a trip down memory...
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Boundary Blunder!
This week we stumble our way through boundaries in a relationship. We go through the 6 types of healthy boundaries that "experts" think you should follow for a healthy relationship. If you're not intoxicated or under the influence during this e...
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Married to My BFF
This week we're talking about the questions, "Is your spouse your best friend?" and "Is it important for your relationship to be best friends?". We give our take on the questions as well as discussing some responses our fans/listeners gave to u...
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Let's Get Deep Pt.3
Another milestone for the DINKS, episode 30!!! As is custom, we're getting deep this week. Play along at home with your significant other and let us know how your New Year has started. We want to hear more from our listeners!
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New Year, Same Us (But Better)
Happy New Year!!! This week we're talking about our new years resolutions as a couple. What we plan on doing (or trying to do) to make us a stronger couple. Grab your champagne and let's toast to an amazing 2026 full of love and laughter!
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Holly Jolly Traditions
In this festive episode, we unwrap the magic behind Christmas traditions that bring comfort, joy, and connection during the holiday season. From decorating trees and exchanging gifts to unique family traditions. We explore how these tradi...
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The Great Christmas Gift Debate
In this festive episode, we’re diving into one of the great holiday debates: Do couples make Christmas lists for each other, or should you just buy what you think your partner would love?From partners who want detailed links and...
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The Consistency Crisis
In this week’s episode, we dive into Emma’s ongoing (and honestly, iconic at this point) struggle with consistency. From workout plans that last exactly three days, to morning routines that only happen when the moon is in the right pha...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope everyone has an amazing Thanksgiving and gets to spend time with loved ones eating delicious food. Pull up a chair to our table as we discuss the top 10 Thanksgiving foods according to ChatGPT on this special holiday e...
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Is There a Text Option for This or Nah?
In this episode, we dive deep into the millennial struggle of having to actually speak to another human being… on the phone. From rehearsing appointment scripts in the mirror to hanging up the second someone says “please hold,” we’re b...
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