In this epic crossover of fatherhood and fantasy, the Dad Shorts crew welcomes Jake Hancock — father of four, student ministry leader, and undercover board game warlord — for an unforgettable ride through parenthood, perspective, and… a dad-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure?
From hot dog philosophy to spiritual legacy, this episode brings the laughs, the feels, and a heroic showdown against The Over-Dad. Part interview, part fantasy campaign, 100% dad gold.
Timestamps
00:00 – American Sushi and Sandwich Logic: Are corn dogs actually sushi?
00:55 – Meet Jake Hancock: Four kids, student ministry leadership, and pastoral dad vibes
02:52 – From Teacher to Ministry Director: How Jake stays “in the dirt” with students
05:04 – Dad Uniforms & Husky Jeans: Carhartt, carpenter pants, and Levi’s saving grace
07:07 – Jake’s Dad Advice: Don't make big decisions with kids under 3
09:01 – The Bathroom Never Forgets: Diapers out, disaster in
09:55 – Coffee with 3 Dads (Jim Gaffigan? Deion Sanders?)
12:20 – Spiritual Fatherhood Gets Real: Being present > performing routines
16:50 – Prepping Kids for a Hostile World: Hard convos, not hideaways
21:00 – Confessions of a First Draft Kid: Parenting mistakes and honesty
22:17 – 🎮 Let the Game Begin: A wild D&D-inspired Dadventure starts
25:10 – Weapons of Dadstruction: Meet Tenderizer, Pigskin of Pain & Deadly Deals
33:00 – The Sporting Goods Gauntlet: Rival dads, rogue escalators, and bonus XP
40:55 – The Final Door: A trophy case, a bat, and one truly dramatic leap
44:28 – 👑 Danny Tanner, The Over-Dad: Dad monologues, epic threats, and a throne room standoff
👀 Coming Next Week: Part 2 of this Dad D&D special, featuring surprise guests and even more dad-fueled chaos.