Nerd Dads Unplugged: From Dream Friends to Real-Life Camping

In this fun-filled episode of Wise_N_Nerdy, Charles and Joe kick things off with the Question of the Week: “What celebrity do you think would be an amazing friend?” From Keanu Reeves and Ryan Reynolds to Chris Pratt, the hosts break down which stars they'd want to hang out with—and why. With the traditional roll of the dice, the duo launches into Bad Dad Jokes, including one eyebrow-raising gem from Discord regular Devocite. Cue the groans and giggles. Next, it’s time for the Daddy, Tell Me A Story segment, where Charles shares some big news about recent professional changes and the impact on his family life. The dice keep the fun rolling with a trip into the Parliament of Papas, where Charles and Joe discuss a tricky situation: Is someone in the wrong for liking a controversial Instagram post of a female friend? The conversation dives into friendship, boundaries, and social media etiquette. In the How Do I...? segment, the hosts open up about ways to teach kids gratitude—with practical parenting tips and real-life experiences that every mom or dad can relate to. Finally, they wrap things up with What Are You Nerding Out About? Joe shares a touching story about a recent camping trip with two of his boys, filled with bonding, memories, and maybe a little bug spray. Charles nerds out about overcoming technical hurdles while building a ROKU app—proving that persistence and creativity go hand in hand. No matter your fandom, there's a place for you here. Find your FAMdom and join the fun. Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices