Bulldog and Friends

The Kellys: Clutch Moments, Cold Lakes, and the 24-Hour Life School

Episode Summary

This week on Bulldog and Friends, Todd welcomes Rich and Nikki Kelly—a dynamic Minnesota duo known for their smarts, humor, adventurous spirit, and one particularly dramatic kiddie pool moment. In this laughter-filled and heartwarming episode, the Kellys reflect on marriage, family, tennis, parenting, and the unique education they gave their kids: Everything You Should Know Before You Move Out… in 24 Hours. Episode Highlights Include: - Nikki and Rich’s shared love for Jack Nicholson and how it speaks to their decades of compatibility. - Stories of parenting done right, including a full day of lessons in car repair, omelet-making, stick shift driving, and sitcom history. - Their grandparenting adventures—including the now-legendary water bucket incident that may or may not count as Minnesota waterboarding. - Rich’s plans to become a 4.0-level tennis player (ball machine included), and Nikki’s vision for post-retirement travel, knitting, and giving back to the community. - A Midwest-flavored Lightning Round that pits Prince against Mary Tyler Moore, Target against Walmart, and those 10,000 lakes against 100,000 mosquitoes. From ball courts to bucket spills, and from Thomas Jefferson to Mary the mother of Jesus, the Kellys serve up wisdom, warmth, and wit in equal measure. And as always, the episode closes with a call to action in support of Saving Innocence, a reminder that connection, compassion, and community matter more than ever.