Do Dad Jokes Help Kids’ Brains?

Do Dad Jokes Help Kids’ Brains?

June 19, 2026 · 16 min · Season 3

About this episode

The episode celebrates Father's Day with facts about dads and explores the impact of dad jokes on kids' brains.

Happy Father’s Day! Will and Mango are celebrating with nine facts about dads, from the origin of the term “founding fathers” to the oldest dad on record. Download  SAILY in your app store and use our code PTG at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For details go to https://saily.com/PTG . This episode originally aired on June 16, 2018. Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram  @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social ! Photo by Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash. Thanks, Kelly! Learn more about your ad choices at  https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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