Dragon Con Is Coming… We're Fine

Joe is on vacation, so Drunk Uncle Phil is back in the house! This week, Charles and Phil are counting down the final days before Dragon Con while talking about the ridiculous amount of work that goes into making something look effortless—and why being the person who always says “I can do that” is sometimes a terrible career decision. Things get surprisingly real when the conversation turns to imposter syndrome, creative burnout, failure, and knowing when it’s okay to walk away from a project. The dads also head to the Parliament of Papas to tackle a complicated question: If a child wants to call their stepmom “Mom,” should anyone stop them? Along the way, things get appropriately Wise_N_Nerdy: Phil’s 40th birthday turns into a broken-down-car sitcom episode. Charles explains why his family doesn’t always appreciate his perfectly timed jokes. The secret to beating imposter syndrome might be getting comfortable with failing. Dragon Con is almost here, and nobody is pretending they’re ready. Phil discovers the danger of letting your boss know you’re good at things. A VERY questionable wine label proves Phil should occasionally be listened to. Charles learns that sometimes being an EMT means knowing when to keep your mouth shut. And somehow… “sperm donor” becomes a running joke. It’s fatherhood, fandom, friendship, creativity, and the usual amount of terrible decisions. Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices