The Dad Brotocol

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 wild) story of a dead cat that came back on Christmas Eve — complete with a real newspaper article from 1994
• Relive the time we almost died in a truck accident after Christmas
• Argue about Home Alone 2, Miracle Whip, slushy machines, and whether miracles count if the Chiefs lose
• End the night with the Naughty Things game, where things get inappropriate, confusing, heartfelt, offensive, nostalgic, and somehow all of it works

There 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 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.