In this lively and heartfelt episode of Wise_N_Nerdy, Charles and Joe kick things off with the Question of the Week:

“What fictional universe would you want to raise kids in — and why?”

Joe immediately champions the Robots universe, praising one key feature every parent dreams of: kids with volume dials. Charles, meanwhile, paints a wild and colorful picture of parenting in the zany world of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, where chaos may be constant, but imagination thrives. And longtime fan favorite Devocite calls in to share his own pick — the magical, whimsical, and wonderfully strange version of Oz from the classic books.

After a roll of the dice, the adventure continues with the “What Are You Nerding Out About?” segment. Joe gushes about rewatching Frequency with his wife and rediscovering how emotionally powerful it is. Charles, after a few delightful detours, dives into his latest obsession: Split Fiction, a new psychological video game that’s caught his curiosity in all the best ways.

The next random segment leads to “Daddy, Tell Me A Story,” where the hosts look back on comically ill-advised moments from their lives — those unforgettable stories of getting into trouble for doing something, well… dumb. It’s relatable, hilarious, and an instant reminder that we all have those moments.

The dice then deliver a round of Bad Dad Jokes, courtesy of Joe, whose delivery is somehow both perfect and perfectly groan-worthy. Charles suffers valiantly.

When fate calls for the “Parliament of Papas,” Charles and Joe talk through a real situation shared by listener TheFullRunThrough, discussing how life’s chaos sometimes spills into relationships — and how communication can help repair the cracks.

Finally, the show wraps up with “How Do I…?”, where the hosts share thoughtful and nerd-approved advice on choosing the best geeky gifts for your family and friends. Whether it’s fandom merch, tabletop games, or personalized treasures, Charles and Joe break down how to gift thoughtfully and creatively.

Across stories, tangents, laughs, and dad wisdom, this episode invites every listener to Find your FAMdom and celebrate the joy of being both a parent and a nerd.