Josh and Marcus are your summer survival squad this week — Corey’s still missing (probably evolving somewhere).

This episode is a full-on dad-style battle royale where parenting meets Pokémon. Josh brings the toddler chaos. Marcus brings the teenage angst. Together, they take on the real Summer League: snack negotiations, moody teens, and that final week of break that feels 14 years long.

It’s absurd. It’s sweaty. It’s relatable. And it’s got enough dad energy to make even a wild Snorlax roll over.

Press start, and prepare to blackout from parenting fatigue.

Josh goes solo to keep it real about that deep-down tired every parent knows—the kind that no nap can fix. From juggling toddler meltdowns and teenage drama to the invisible mental load and creeping burnout, Josh shares what it really means to show up when you’re running on empty. Packed with honest reflections, pop culture nods, and a reminder that sometimes, just showing up is the biggest win. If you’re a dad—or just someone who’s tired as heck—this episode’s for you.

In this introspective solo episode, Josh (aka Bearded, aka The Parental Variant That Respawns With Snacks) opens up about what it really means to be a present, intentional dad across multiple stages of life. From raising a toddler navigating speech therapy and early intervention to parenting two teenage stepdaughters he proudly calls his own—this is the unfiltered reality of showing up, messing up, and trying again.

With a little humor, a lot of heart, and just enough dad logic to keep things grounded, Josh explores:

• What to do when parenting doesn’t match the version you imagined

  
  

• Learning to speak your kids’ unique emotional languages

  
  

• The pressure to "get it right" when you feel like you're winging it

  
  

• Why parenting isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present

  
  

This episode isn’t just for dads—it’s for anyone trying to be someone their people can count on… even when they’re running on fumes and microwave coffee.

Does the Pokeflute work this week?! Do Josh and Marcus carry on without him?!

What do Katy Perry, Blue Origin, and Pokemon have in common?

Listen and find out!

Welcome to the most unhinged listicle episode in the Multiverse. Josh, Corey, and Marcus each unleash their own Top 10s—from petty superpowers we’d take without hesitation, to which games we think are Top 10. It’s hilarious. It’s chaotic. And yes, Marcus gets roasted so hard we’re legally required to include a fire extinguisher with this episode.

This isn’t just a filler ep. This is therapy with dice rolls, dad jokes, and deep cuts from the Multiversal archives.

You might laugh. You might cry. You might question your entire childhood.

Either way, welcome to Volume 1. And we are just getting started.

He’s a father. He’s a leader. He’s... maybe the reason Shady Sands is now a radioactive crater. In this episode, we dig deep into Fallout's Hank MacLean—the man who tried to rule with love and logic, but ended up lying, bombing, and breaking his kids in the process. Was it duty? Was it delusion? Or was it the inevitable cost of leadership in a crumbling world?

Join us as we navigate his double life as a devoted dad and cold-blooded Overseer. We’re not just here to roast Hank (okay, maybe a little)—we’re here to challenge the ethics behind his decisions and the very real reflections they cast on our own world.

This episode tackles questions like:

• Can love and leadership coexist when survival is on the line?

  
  

• Is it ever truly justifiable to sacrifice others for the greater good?

  
  

• Do lies told “to protect” actually do more damage than the truth?

  
  

• Where’s the line between maintaining order and seizing control?

  
  

• And the toughest one: Would you have done the same in his place?

  
  

Whether you see Hank as a tragic protector or a manipulative tyrant, this one will have you questioning more than just your Fallout playthrough choices. Buckle up, Wastelanders—it’s time to walk the Vault-Tec tightrope of morality.

In this episode, we dive deep into the life and legacy of Giovanni, the infamous leader of Team Rocket and one of the most complex figures in the Pokémon universe. Beyond his criminal empire, there’s a deeper story—one that ties him to Silver, his estranged son, and even to Ash Ketchum in ways that spark wild fan theories. Was Giovanni always destined for villainy, or did something push him down that path? How does his fractured relationship with Silver mirror real-world father-son dynamics? And what does his relentless pursuit of power really tell us about legacy and redemption?

We break it all down, exploring Giovanni’s motivations, his failures as a father, and what Pokémon fans—and parents—can learn from his story.

Discussion Questions:

What kind of legacy do we leave behind as parents?Can a child find role models outside of their parents?

How does a father’s absence shape a child’s identity?What happens when a parent prioritizes power over connection?

Cayde-6 was more than just a wisecracking Exo with a love for hand cannons and chicken sidekicks. He was the Hunter Vanguard, the guy who made reckless look cool, and the heart of Destiny’s story—until that heart was ripped out by Uldren Sov in Forsaken.

But before all of that, he was a man. A father. Someone who lived with regret, but never let it define him.

We’re breaking down one of the most unlikely yet relatable dads in animated history—Shrek. The guy who just wanted to live in his swamp, be left alone, and have a nice quiet life… but no, life had other plans. Sound familiar? Yeah, welcome to fatherhood.

Shrek starts his journey as the ultimate ‘Leave-Me-Alone’ dad. He’s cranky, sarcastic, and would rather wrestle an angry dragon than deal with people. But fatherhood? That’s the one thing that completely unravels him—and turns him into a real hero. Today, we’re going to look at how Shrek’s journey reflects the struggles of modern dads, what lessons he learns, and how we can apply them to our own lives.

Discussion Questions:

• What’s one lesson from Shrek’s journey that you’ve experienced in your own fatherhood?

• How do you balance your need for personal space with your responsibilities as a parent?

• Do you think fatherhood changes men for the better? Why or why not?

• Shrek struggles with feeling like he’s “losing himself” in family life. Have you ever felt this way? How do you deal with it?

• If Shrek had a ‘Dad Mantra,’ what would it be?

Wilden Lightfoot is the father of Ian and Barley Lightfoot in Pixar’s Onward (2020). Though he never physically appears alive in the movie, his presence drives the entire story. Wilden was a devoted father who passed away before Ian was born, but he left behind something extraordinary: a magical spell that could bring him back for one full day.

Wilden wasn’t physically there, but did that make him any less of a father?

How do parents fight to keep connection and wonder alive in a world full of distractions?

hat final moment between Barley and Wilden? Absolute gut punch. What makes it so powerful?

Onward isn’t just a story about magic and adventure—it’s a story about fatherhood, legacy, and the bonds that shape us. Wilden Lightfoot may not have been physically present in his sons' lives, but his love, preparation, and belief in them left an undeniable impact. He showed that being a great dad isn’t just about being there—it’s about what you leave behind.