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 rod
• Accidentally creating a Saw-like torture trap for birds (RIP, dumb birds)
• A deep dive into underwear sharing, Starburst grilling, and 90s nostalgia
• Visiting Portland’s massive Powell’s Books and marveling at $300,000 rare books they couldn’t pronounce
• Wandering into Next Level Arcade in Hillsboro — 400+ games, wall-to-wall memorabilia, and the most confusing bathroom setup ever

Plus, 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.