The Dad Brotocol

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 Test” version of Disturbed Friends, where everyone tries to defend the least insane answer possible.Listener discretion is advised for the final segment.

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 where everyone is terrified.We put the idea to the test:Chris attempts to interview Aubrey (with mixed results)We dive into a chaotic Did You See That? segmentAnd the episode ends with a full-on Superfight battle featuring arguments that absolutely make no senseSomewhere in the middle of all this, we might actually prove that podcasting can help kids find their voice.Or we just prove that we shouldn’t be in charge of anything.

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 debate the best Mario games, and try to figure out why Nintendo still works when nothing they do should make sense.

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.

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 ice-brick snow forts and sledding through cow pastures to car accidents, bad skiing decisions, and the harsh reality that some adults still have to work when it snows.Plus:A failed attempt at creating an official show openerThe return of The Good, The Bad, and The ShitA stolen game from Peanut Butter & SprinklesAnd a surprisingly sincere life lesson at the endTurns out we weren’t just playing in the snow…

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.

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 us. We break down the turtles’ personalities, argue about weapons, revisit Secret of the Ooze, and relive the absolute rage of the NES game.Then we draft our ultimate TMNT teams and let a brutally honest judge decide who wins.It’s about brotherhood, nostalgia, and the weird stuff that shaped us.This is The Dad Brotocol. Before we were dads, we were bros.

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.

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 dynasties until everyone’s mad.There’s nostalgia, yelling, bad lists, good memories, tired dads, kids in the background, and at least one story about boycotting the Super Bowl out of pure spite. It’s messy, honest, and exactly how Super Bowl conversations actually go when real dads get together.Grab some wings (hopefully flats), lower your expectations, and enjoy the chaos.

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 parachutes, dodgeball, floor hockey, and legendary PE teachers… to ropes we never climbed, miles we never ran fast enough, locker rooms, bullying, and the weird social hierarchy that only existed in gym class.We also try to answer an important question: Why would recess as an adult be amazing, but PE as an adult would absolutely suck?Along the way we spiral (briefly) into football, nostalgia, confidence, embarrassment, and why being “good at one thing” in PE could make you feel like a hero for a day.Before we were dads… we were just trying not to get picked last.

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 unnamed) nostalgia segmentA full Uncle Chris Update involving layoffs, unions, overtime, and life choicesThe idea that recess for adults should be mandatory (with buddy benches)Whose Most Likely To cards 81–90A completely failed prank call that somehow proves a future episode ideaPlus, we plug a bonus interview with Brian Ruppert that may or may not have been buried for over a year.It’s messy, loud, nostalgic, and way better than Episode 42. You’re welcome.

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.

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 Brotocol detours, but at the heart of this one is a real conversation about fatherhood, time moving too fast, and those quiet moments that hit harder than expected.We’re not telling our kids’ stories. We’re talking about what it feels like to be their dads.Thanks for being here. Sorry about that.

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 do what they do best: argue, spiral, and somehow keep recording.Along the way, they debate whether Travis Kelce is retiring, relive questionable road-trip memories, and test a wildly inappropriate adult card game that proves some situations really can get worse. There’s eggnog judgment, mic-distance policing, accidental therapy, and the realization that getting older mostly just means arguing about staying up past midnight.It’s messy. It’s loud. It’s way too long in places. But hey — it’s a brand-new year.Before we were dads… we were this.

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 ChristmasExplain what a Christmas miracle even isTell the true (and absolutely wild) story of a dead cat that came back on Christmas Eve — complete with a real newspaper article from 1994Relive the time we almost died in a truck accident after ChristmasArgue about Home Alone 2, Miracle Whip, slushy machines, and whether miracles count if the Chiefs loseEnd the night with the Naughty Things game, where things get inappropriate, confusing, heartfelt, offensive, nostalgic, and somehow all of it worksThere is yelling. There is swearing. There is sibling energy. There is no clear structure — by design.If you like polished podcasts, this is not for you. If you like chaotic brother banter, accidental emotional moments, and a Christmas episode that feels like it was recorded five minutes before dinner… welcome home.

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 demonstration of why scheduling this show is always chaos, especially when bagels, dogs, jobs, and Christmas plans get involved.The episode settles into its “Next Friday” identity: a Friday show recorded on a Saturday, released on a Sunday, and somehow still very much about Fridays. The guys run through Did You See That?!, reacting to NFL injuries, strange internet stories, and viral headlines that spiral exactly the way you’d expect. Then they bring back Old vs. Now vs. New, reflecting on what Fridays meant as kids, teenagers, twenty-somethings, and exhausted adults trying to reclaim that small window of freedom at the end of the week.It’s unstructured, nostalgic, argumentative, and very on-brand — and as the producer, I can confirm this is precisely how the show is supposed to feel.

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 everything from wild NFL upsets to AI-generated trailers. Along the way, they dive into fun facts about Fridays, explore classic Friday traditions, and reflect on why the end of the week just hits different.The back half of the episode turns nostalgic with a blind ranking of iconic TGIF shows—followed by even more rankings, questionable decisions, and immediate regrets. The episode wraps up with some looking ahead and a big thank-you to the listeners for riding along.

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 chaotic fun.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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 discussion, while Uncle Chris talks about his own dreams involving questionable decisions with trains. The bros also take a moment to jokingly beg the universe for a manager to help keep their show on track. They continue their ongoing segment by covering the next ten cards from “Who’s Most Likely To…”.

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.

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.They also play a round of Best to Worst, ranking life experiences that probably shouldn’t be ranked, and dive into a chaotic game of Life Experiences that proves they may be too old for this kind of road trip.Nevada never stood a chance.

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 teaching idea (because why not?).Tensions rise as the uncles argue about which one is stupider—spoiler: nobody’s winning, but feelings are definitely bruised.They debate the Halo video game series, check out the views at Natural Bridges, get weird at Trees of Mystery with an unforgettable sight of the statue’s testicles, explore the creepy twists of the Winchester House, share an old experience with the paranormal, rank road trip food experiences, and dig into the art of lying—because what’s a road trip without a few tall tales and white lies?Northern California, brace yourself.

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 40th birthday, take a break from life, and maybe process a few things along the way.This entire episode takes place in Oregon, and it’s loaded with the kind of stories only The Dad Brotocol can deliver:Unpacking neighbor drama that somehow involved the fire department, the cops, and a revving hot rodAccidentally creating a Saw-like torture trap for birds (RIP, dumb birds)A deep dive into underwear sharing, Starburst grilling, and 90s nostalgiaVisiting Portland’s massive Powell’s Books and marveling at $300,000 rare books they couldn’t pronounceWandering into Next Level Arcade in Hillsboro — 400+ games, wall-to-wall memorabilia, and the most confusing bathroom setup everPlus, plenty of “Chris Facts” (a.k.a. facts that might not be true) and the usual bro-to-dad banter that walks the line between hilarious and heartfelt.Stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3, as the dads keep heading north with no real plan and plenty more stories to tell.

On this episode of the Dad Brotocol, we explore Uncle Chris's personal journey with alcoholism and rehab.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Random banter, randumber ideas.

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.

On this episode we do nothing but rank things in different formats. It's dumb. You'll love it.We rank:PodcastsGifts that suckUrinationStephen King booksWays to eat ice-creamComediesDreamsand more

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!

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...

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.

The Dad Bros play through another round of "Whose's Most Likely To..." These are the cards with the numbers!

Dak is back! And we're sorry. Uncle Chris invited his friend from work onto the show. They play games to see if Dak would be suited for a better job working away from Uncle Chris.

Each time we get together to record multiple episodes, we do a reload bonus of brainstorming banter. Well, it's time for the next batch of The Dad Brotocol so buckle up!

This was originally going to be our Halloween episode but life is gonna life. Don't worry we saved it. We have Uncle Chris's daughter Olive for some scary... uh... I mean festive games just in time for Hallo... I mean Christmas! Then Uncle RC and Uncle Chris each share their scariest moments in real life.

We never claimed to be professionals.

This is the bullying episode that we first talked about way back in our first banter episode (#7)! So now maybe we'll shut up about it!We talk about our experiences. with bullying, how it has evolved, and bullying at work.Then we end with a Bullying Would You Rather.

IMPORTANT! Mute your TV when listening.This is a LIVE podcast. We know that doesn't make sense so let me explain. We watch the movie Deadpool and Wolverine. Listen and we will tell you when to start the movie too. Then you decide what you want to hear: us or the movie by turning one up and the other down! Oh shit.... I just realized that the Manning Brothers already do a show like this!

Uncle Chris is in charge. What more needs to be said?

Remember Brand Knew, the game we played in episode 5? Yeah, we don't either. Or else we would have known better than to try to do it again! This was originally going to be a segment on Episode 19, out Pepsi episode... but then it went nearly 90 minutes... You know how that goes...Well we didn't live through this HELL for no reason at all! So you better listen to it!

An entire episode dedicated to the memories and memory adjacent of our favorite carbonated corn syrup PEPSI!We take the Pepsi Challenge!We talk collectible Pepsi Star Wars cans!We talk about running an illegal candy business for sugar addicts.Then we finally talk about the Netflix documentary, "Where's my Jet?!"So crack open a cold one or two as we revisit the 90s!

Recorded to prove AI doesn't plan our episode!Time for a new batch of Dad Brotocol "episodes" which means it's time for a reload bonus!As you "remember," since we live far apart we get together every few months to record multiple pods. Now we will start each new batch with a bonus episode that teases some of those episodes. It's like a commercial for ourselves that you didn't know was manipulating you! You know... for science!This newest batch will include:Episode 19: The Pepsi Episode Episode 20: Trainwreck 20/20 (This is when Uncle Chris plans the show.)Episode 21: The Bullying EpisodeEpisode 22: In time for Halloween, Peanut Butter and Poison (w/ Uncle Chris's daughter, Olive!)

KOTA IS BACK!!!Everything so far has been leading to this moment...the trial of Uncle RC/Mr. Anthis!Is he a cartoon teddy bear or a scary and relentless troll?Either way... there is sure to be tears...

On this episode Uncle RC and Uncle Chris talk about their first jobs! That’s right! Before they were noname podcasters, they were noname retail and fast food employees!

Uncle Chris's wife is back! We talk tattoos, dragons, food fights, boner pills, misunderstandings, Twitter, and more! They fight and bicker a lot. It's adorable.

Here is the full audio of Uncle RC and Uncle Chris trying to make a commercial. It's a crap commercial. But it's a hilarious bonus episode!!!