Buckle up for another fun-filled episode of Wise_N_Nerdy with Charles and Joe as they dive into fandom, family, and fatherhood with plenty of laughs along the way. This week kicks off with the Question of the Week: “Who is the worst or best fictional character to have as a road trip guest?” The hosts play a variety of hilarious speakpipes and share their own picks, from Percy Jackson to David from Jumper—and even Pokémon like Muk and Jigglypuff.

With the traditional roll of the dice guiding the show, the first stop is the Parliament of Papas segment, where Charles and Joe tackle the tricky topic of whether or not you’re truly required to socialize in the workplace. From there, it’s time for Daddy, Tell Me A Story, where Joe shares a surprising tale about his grandfather—who just happened to be a “hippo whisperer.” Yes, you read that right. He knew the trick to get hippos at the zoo to open their mouths so visitors could pet their tongues!

Of course, no episode would be complete without some bad dad jokes—this time centered around executioners. After the laughs, the dice bring us to the How Do I...? segment, where the discussion gets real about how to handle bullies, offering advice that’s practical for kids and adults alike.

The hosts also share more community speakpipes, including several from listener CaseyJay, sparking fun discussions about K-Pop Demon Hunters and the funny things kids repeat that they probably shouldn’t.

Finally, the What Are You Nerding Out About? segment brings everything home. Charles opens up about some of the real-life stresses and guilt that come with managing income and responsibility, while Joe closes things out with a glowing recommendation of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman—describing it as Hunger Games meets Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy with the fun, chaotic mechanics of games like Diablo.

If you’re looking to laugh, learn, and connect, this episode is packed with stories, jokes, and nerdy goodness that prove why Wise_N_Nerdy is the place to Find your FAMdom.

Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom