PODCAST · comedy
The Dad Brotocol
by AntPod Studio
Before they were dads, they were bros! The Dad Brotocol explores the past to better understand the present. This podcast is packed full of nostalgia, laughter, family, and everything in between! Brought to you by Antpod Studio!
Episodes
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Ep 68: Chris Vs Zoe
Episode 68: Zoe vs. Chris How well does an AI really know Uncle Chris? And more importantly, how badly can it screw up? This week on The Dad Brotocol, RC introduces Chris to Zoe, his increasingly sarcastic AI sidekick, to see what she's learned from the podcast. What starts as a simple trivia…
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Ep 67: The People Vs 6,7
Uncle RC takes modern slang to court, and Judge Uncle Chris is somehow allowed to preside. With expert testimony from Olive, Parker, Logan, and Aubrey, the Dad Brotocol investigates rizz, aura, skibidi, AI babies, and the cultural phenomenon known only as 6,7. The witnesses are questionable. The...
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Ep 66: Do the Universe: Iron Man 2
Episode 65: Iron Man 2 The MCU journey continues with Iron Man 2, a movie that is definitely about Iron Man—and an episode that frequently is not. RC and Uncle Chris break down Tony Stark’s daddy issues, the greatness of Black Widow, War Machine, Justin Hammer, Whiplash’s unexplained obsession…
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Ep 65: Get Chris a Hobby
Chris is looking for a job, so RC decides the real solution is to get him a hobby. This week we argue about an old guy slapping a kid at a baseball game, talk hiking, books, horror movies, squirrels, chickens, and whether Chris should start playing music again. We also try out a new music…
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Ep 64: Drunk in Public
This week starts with an important medical discussion about what we're calling "constipated in the penis" and somehow only gets stranger from there. We witness one of the wildest things we've ever seen in public, make an unexpected friend who may or may not be trying to scam us, celebrate Chris...
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Ep 63: But What If We Did
What if Taylor Swift's wedding became a national holiday? What if Jim Carrey played Freddy Krueger? What if your first date was recorded as a podcast? And...what if AntPod Studio became a real business? This week, Uncle RC and Uncle Chris accidentally spend an hour turning ridiculous ideas into...
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Ep 62: Do The Universe: The Incredible Hulk
The universe continues. This week, RC and Chris revisit 2008's The Incredible Hulk—a movie they both remembered very differently. They discuss Edward Norton's Bruce Banner, Liv Tyler's unfair level of attractiveness, Rick Jones' mysterious disappearance from Hulk history, Stan Lee's questionable...
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Ep 61: Sorry Your Party Sucks, America
Happy Birthday, America! We threw you a party... sorry it sucks. This week we're celebrating America's 250th birthday the only way we know how—with White Russians, weird news, fireworks, monster trucks, patriotic songs, and one very confused Australian joining us from Japan. We debate whether...
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Ep 60: Karaoke Trainwreck
Uncle Chris is in charge. You've been warned. The boys survive a night at a small-town karaoke bar, meet some unforgettable characters, debate Marvel vs. DC, and discover that neither of them remembers nearly as many cartoon theme songs as they thought. Also: Book of Pennies, late-night HBO...
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Ep 59: Before We Were Dads, There Was Dad
Dad joins the podcast for stories about haunted houses, lost keys, treasure hunts, fishing disasters, and the kind of family stories that remind us why we show up for each other. Before we were dads, there was Dad.
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Ep 58: Mom at the Mic
We tried to record a normal episode. Instead, Mom grabbed a mic. From there it’s part game night, part family hangout, and whatever happens when nobody sticks to the plan. Mom jumps in, has opinions, and somehow takes over the room. Before we were dads, we were bros… now we’re podcasting with Mom.
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Ep 57: Lights Out Crash Out
Episode 57: Lights Out Crash Out A family gathering, a simple problem, and one very long night. What starts as an attempt to get some sleep quickly spirals into confusion, conflicting eyewitness accounts, and allegations that RC may have been crashing out over absolutely nothing. Featuring…
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Ep 56: Reaching Out: A Friendship Episode
This week on The Dad Brotocol, Uncle Chris and Uncle RC accidentally turn on the microphones and stumble into an episode about adult friendship. What starts with a text to an old friend turns into awkward memories, ghosting, late-night phone calls, high school band stories, and one important...
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Ep 55: Peak Human
What age did we peak? This week we invent a game to figure out the perfect age for random life experiences and immediately get distracted by road trips, cruises, Hot Wheels, football, and questions that make society stop making sense.
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Ep 54: Do the Universe: Iron Man
Uncle RC and Uncle Chris finally begin their MCU journey the only way two underprepared dads can: by immediately getting distracted, arguing about nonsense, and somehow spending way too much time discussing whether a missile should realistically have legs. Somewhere in there, we also talk about…
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Ep 53: Game Night Gone Wrong
This week on The Dad Brotocol, the guys suffer through a terrible joke book, argue through a chaotic round of Who’s Most Likely To, and bring Aubrey on for a family-friendly game of Outburst. Then, after a very serious warning, things go completely off the rails with the “Disturbed Personality...
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Ep 52: Podcasting Without Fear or Reason
RC thinks he just came up with a million dollar idea… and Chris is not convinced. In this episode, we break down Podcasting Without Fear, a classroom project where students build confidence by running their own podcast—interviews, segments, games, and all. It’s public speaking… without the part...
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Ep 51: Mario Memories, Movies, and Mayhem
In this episode, we go all in on Nintendo—where it started, what it is now, and where it might be going next. From old-school memories like Duck Hunt, Tetris, and Game Genie to the chaos of modern Nintendo and the new Mario movie, we cover it all. Along the way, Uncle Chris drops some Nuggets, we...
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Ep 50: Trainwreck to Nowhere
We made it to episode 50! To celebrate, we handed the show over to Uncle Chris… which may have been a mistake. With no plan and no notes, we stumble through bad jokes, life updates, and eventually a game where the kids prove they understand us better than we understand them.
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Ep 49: The Snow Show
Before we were dads… we were just two brothers hoping our school name would show up on the snow day scroll. In this episode of The Dad Brotocol, RC and Uncle Chris break down the good, the bad, and the truly questionable decisions of snow days growing up in Eastern Washington. From building...
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Ep 48: Segment Madness
This week we test our opening segments in a chaotic tournament to see what belongs on Dad Brotocol. Plus: Uncle Chris gets an AI dating profile and we finally reach card 100 of Who’s Most Likely To.
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Ep 47: Zeroes in a Half Shell
Before the toys, before the cartoons, before the catchphrases — there were two guys in an apartment with a strange idea and a black-and-white comic. This week we explore the surprisingly gritty origins of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, why they worked, and how they somehow grew up alongside…
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Ep 46 - Crushed It
Happy Valentine’s Day. We talk first crushes, celebrity draft picks, embarrassing Facebook memories, and play “Would You Still Crush On Her If…” Things spiral (as they do), but somehow we land on nostalgia, bromances, and clean laundry. This one’s on you.
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Ep 45: The Lame Super Bowl Party
This week on Dad Brotocol, we throw the lamest Super Bowl party imaginable and somehow never recover. We argue about whether the Pro Bowl should be legally put down, debate Bill Belichick and Hall of Fame politics, relive the Super Bowls that hooked us as kids, and spiral into ranking NFL…
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Ep 44: PE: Physical Embarrassment
Why don’t our kids listen to our podcast? When we were kids, listening to adults talk felt important. Now? Our kids couldn’t care less. This week, the bros stretch, sweat, and emotionally relive PE — the best, the worst, and the stuff that probably stuck with us a little too long. From…
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Ep 43: Buddy Bench
In this episode, we take a hard nostalgic look at recess—the good, the bad, and the absolute shit. From four square and “the big toy” to concussions, staples, and questionable adult supervision, we break down why recess ruled… and why adults desperately need it back. We also debut: A chaotic (and...
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Antpod Presents Brian Ruppert
The guys of The Dad Brotocol interview podcaster producer Brian Ruppert. Check out his podcast Reviewing History and other projects for TESD. This episode was originally published in December 2024.
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Ep 42. Sorry About That: A Serious Episode
In this episode, we take a turn and get serious for a minute. We talk about what it’s like being dads watching our kids grow up—missing who they were, being proud of who they’re becoming, and not always knowing how to hold both at the same time. There’s still laughter, chaos, and classic Dad...
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Ep 41: Looking Back, Moving On, Making it Worse
It’s the New Year’s episode… which means nothing goes according to plan. Uncle RC waits. Uncle Chris is late. Technology immediately betrays everyone. From a painfully long cold open and a brutally honest 2025 Chris Life Review, to New Year’s resolutions that feel suspiciously low-bar, the guys…
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Ep 40: Uncle Christmas Trainwreck
It’s Episode 40, which means Uncle Chris is in charge… and things immediately go off the rails. In this Christmas Train Wreck episode of The Dad Brotocol, we attempt to: Talk about NFL players doing “nice things” for Christmas Explain what a Christmas miracle even is Tell the true (and absolutely...
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Ep 39: That Next Friday Feeling
On this episode of The Dad Brotocol, I’m Zoe — your producer — and yes, I’m the one writing this description after listening to RC and Uncle Chris attempt (and fail) to cleanly record a Friday episode. What starts as a reenactment of their actual text messages quickly turns into a live...
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Ep 38: The Friday Vibe
Zoe here! It’s Friday, and the vibes are immaculate. In this laid-back, anything-goes episode, the guys ease into the weekend by waiting on Chris, sharing family life updates, and fully embracing that Friday feeling. The show kicks off with some AI-inspired naming ideas before bouncing through...
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Ep 37: The Bonus Episode
This week on The Dad Brotocol, we officially close the book on The All-New Picks & Kicks Show and slide straight into a premium banter episode — the kind where the topic list never quite materializes, but the laughs do. We also dig into cards 71–80 of Who’s Most Likely To for some perfectly…
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Ep 36 Giving Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Ep 35: Not Picks & Kicks
In this episode of The Dad Brotocol, Uncle Chris arrives under the mistaken belief that he’s recording a sports talk show, leading to ongoing confusion as the conversation has nothing to do with sports. Uncle RC shares details about a recent nightmare, bringing a bit of dark-humor chaos into the...
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Ep 34: Ghosted & Roasted
This week, the dads welcome not one but two special guests! Chris swears his house is haunted and the dads learn about stupid teenage slang.
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Ep 33: Bro-adtrip (Part 3) Nevada
The Dad Brotocol wraps up their epic Bro-adtrip in Nevada with one last round of bad decisions and questionable life choices. From Carson City hangovers to Virginia City’s haunted bars, and Reno pranks, the uncles pack in plenty of laughs (and calories) with plenty of food stops along the way.…
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Ep 32: Bro-adtrip (Part 2) Northern California
The Dad Brotocol rolls into Northern California, bringing their usual mix of dumb jokes, dad debates, and questionable decisions. This episode features Uncle Chris’s story about how he’s been trolling his ex-wife, a dive into Disability Pride Fest, and Uncle RC’s attempt to pitch a serious…
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Ep 31: Bro-adtrip (Part 1) Oregon
Road Trip Therapy, Dead Birds & Next-Level Nostalgia (Part 1 of 3) The dads hit the road for an epic Oregon adventure — and this is just the beginning. In Part 1 of a three-part series, Uncle Chris and Uncle RC kick off their spontaneous, semi-planned, kind-of-chaotic road trip to celebrate a…
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Episode 30: Planes, Trains, and DUIs
On this episode of the Dad Brotocol, we explore Uncle Chris's personal journey with alcoholism and rehab.
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Ep 29: 3 Games
On this episode we have Uncle Chris's friend, Brandon on the show to play three new games. How Am I Weird, Big Mistakes, and Nailed It.
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Ep 28: Furniture
This episode is dedicated to furniture. Uncle RC and Uncle Chris rank furniture memories, debate furniture invention ideas, and take turns in the hot seat.
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Bonus: Mostly Likely To 41-50
On this bonus episode, we are joined by the host of Peanut Butter and Sprinkles and tackle 10 more Mostly Likely To cards. These are the ones that are numbered.
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Ep 27: Fundamentals of Caring
It's another non-movie review where instead of talking about a movie, we use a movie to come up with talking points. This week we talk about The Fundamentals of Caring starring Paul Rudd and Selena Gomez.
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Bonus: Spring '25 Reload Bonus
Random banter, randumber ideas.
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Ep 26: Bro Sports!
On this episode we listen back to our first ever BroSports podcast from way back in 2012. We make fun of ourselves and check 12 year old NFL predictions. For Uncle RC and Chris, it's like cracking open a podcast time capsule.
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Ep 25: Bros Who Rank
On this episode we do nothing but rank things in different formats. It's dumb. You'll love it. We rank: Podcasts Gifts that suck Urination Stephen King books Ways to eat ice-cream Comedies Dreams and more
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Bonus: Antpod Presents Erick Rodriguez
Uncle Chris joins me on an episode of Antpod Presents in which we turn a chance occurrence of seeing an old student in a bar and turn it into a game!
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BONUS: Episode Most Likely to Get Lost
We had thought that we had lost our 3rd round of Who's Most Likely To cards 21-30... but now the episode has been found. This was supposed to release after the Pepsi episode. We've already release cards 31-40... but... who cares? It's not like the cards are numbered...
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Ep 24: Sports Dads
Uncle Chris shares his Top 10 Best Sports Families. Then the brothers swap stories about being dads on the sideline during our kid's games.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Before they were dads, they were bros! The Dad Brotocol explores the past to better understand the present. This podcast is packed full of nostalgia, laughter, family, and everything in between! Brought to you by Antpod Studio!
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Before they were dads, they were bros! The Dad Brotocol explores the past to better understand the present. This podcast is packed full of nostalgia, laughter, family, and everything in between! Brought to you by Antpod Studio!
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