Ep. 9 - Tubing, Weddings, and a School Bus Motel | The Radke Show

🎧 Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Radke Show, Melissa and David dive into hilarious memories of their early marriage days—like a romantic camping trip turned nightmare, complete with waist-high grass, an abandoned school bus, and an unexpected motel stay. Listen in as they share their unforgettable whitewater rafting experience on the Olympic-famous Ocoee River guided by a suspiciously laid-back raft guide.

Melissa and David fast-forward to present-day adventures, recounting their recent destination wedding experience at Sundance in Utah, where their tubing excursion on the Provo River reveals their hilariously different approaches to relaxation.

The laughs continue as Melissa and David discuss extravagant destination weddings—including Jeff Bezos' lavish $22 million celebration—and debate dream wedding scenarios versus practical money-saving strategies.

tick around for their entertaining and revealing game of "Kiss, Marry, Kill," featuring famous comedians. Their playful disagreements and witty banter make this one of the funniest episodes yet!

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: Melissa & David's confusing show-opening ritual

02:30 Camping disaster at Ocoee River

09:50 Whitewater rafting adventure with a suspicious guide

18:20 Tubing at a Sundance wedding—relaxation vs. control issues

26:45 Jeff Bezos' extravagant wedding compared to the average budget

30:05 Destination weddings vs. practical financial decisions

35:20 Hilarious round of "Kiss, Marry, Kill" with comedians

39:00 Closing thoughts and teaser for next episode

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