Bellied Up Podcast – Episode #194

Title: We Chat With Charlie’s Sisters
Hosts: Charlie Berens & Myles the You Betcha Guy
Release Date: April 2, 2026

Episode Overview

In this lively episode of Bellied Up, Charlie Berens and Myles “You Betcha Guy” Dakota take their signature Midwest banter to new heights—discussing everything from mustache styles and golf etiquette to unconventional tailgate games and sibling dynamics. The highlight: Charlie’s sisters, “Tiny” and “Bird,” join the show for a candid and comedic family phone call, revealing playful family secrets and some good-natured ribbing. The episode delivers plenty of laughs, useful advice, and slice-of-life storytelling quintessential to small-town Midwestern culture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Facial Hair Follies & Midwest Masculinity (00:10–06:38)

• The show opens with a comedic debate about mustache types: cowboy vs. porn star vs. “pederast” mustache.
• Myles and Charlie compare their own facial hair history and even contemplate doing a “soul patch episode.”
  • [Charlie]: “You think if I shave everything off, I'm gonna be going door to door telling people I'm not a pederast?” (00:39)
• They swap stories about questionable style choices, including Myles’ high school sideburns (“Joe Mauer down to my earlobes” 03:23).
• Lighthearted jabs ensue about each other's grooming prowess, with Myles confident about his eyelashes being his best feature.

2. Everyday Midwest Life: Golf, Vacations, and Camo (06:38–13:28)

• Myles shares his love for golf and low-key vacations: “I like having days with no plan whatsoever and the day just unfolds in front of me.” (07:02)
• Charlie and Myles detail classic Midwest vacation priorities—golfing, wearing camo, avoiding strict schedules.
• “Effort gap” in golf: Myles recounts outplaying his dad once (“shot a 76 on a par 71” 08:33) and his stubborn, spastic learning style.
• Anecdotes about “country club decorum” and Charlie’s antics (requesting semis to honk, playing games on the green) showcase their differing sensibilities.

3. Live Caller: Beer Darts, Career Change Advice & Midwest Entrepreneurship (13:35–33:48)

Caller: Jaden, Strength & Conditioning Coach

• Situation: Debates quitting his current job for an electrical apprenticeship, and pitches his original tailgating game—a cornhole-beer darts hybrid (“Red Zone” by Saturday Standard).
  • “Think of cornhole, think of beer darts, and I made a game that combines both.” – Jaden [16:42]
• Charlie and Myles spar on the need for new drinking games (“We don’t need to keep reinventing stuff in the beer industry” – Myles, 17:33), but are ultimately charmed.
• Deep dive into the mechanics, safety (darts in boots, the case for steel-toe sponsorships), and materials debate (cork vs. lacquer vs. beer-soaked plywood).

Notable Quotes

• Charlie: “I think what you’re saying sounds super fun. We all got a little eyes raised. That was initial reaction here before Myles shat on it.” (18:21)
• Myles: “I put my guard up every time I get pitched a new way to consume alcohol... But this one is definitely growing on me after all that.” (27:34)
• Jaden: “You’ll know a lot about a guy, like, about his beer by how his board smells.” (24:23)

Career Advice Segment (28:15–33:48)

• Myles’ practical advice: “If you’re going to be a strength and conditioning coach long term, you don’t describe it as standing there yelling at kids.” (28:22)
• Hosts encourage Jaden to try electrical work if he’s feeling burned out—“I don’t know any electricians that said, ‘God, I wish I was an electrician.’” (32:14)
• Jaden’s side hustle (“Red Zone”) is encouraged to continue as a passion project.

4. The Sibling Call: Charlie, Tiny, and Bird (37:13–51:36)

Segment Timestamps

• First Sibling Call Attempt: (37:13)
• On the Line: Tiny (“after two voicemails”) and Bird
• Immediate chaos as sisters chat about their day, mocking Charlie’s attempt to facilitate a podcast segment.

Candid Family Moments

• Bird works remotely in social media marketing; Tiny’s a college senior, interning and job hunting.
• Mini “job interview” for Tiny: “What are your three strengths?”
  • Tiny: “I’m adaptable. I’m reliable. I’m empathetic. I hold space for people.” (40:19)
  • Bird: “Having shared a room with you for 10 years, I don’t think I can corroborate.” (40:37)
  • Charlie: “She’s a personality hire… We’re not dependable, not reliable.” (41:13)
• Light ribbing over Tiny’s Irish boyfriend, Peter, with Charlie joking, “She’s dating a freaking leprechaun.” (41:55)
• Family mishaps: “Ever tell you about how he put the van in neutral and pushed it out of the driveway?” (45:11, Bird on Charlie sneaking out as a teen)
• Tiny critiques Charlie’s cabin (“The coffee grinder echoes through the beautiful wooden panels… maybe like a door or a seal off” 43:53) and nearly tumbling down a “wobbly” banister.

Quote Highlights

• On professional networking:
  • Bird: “Just find me on LinkedIn. We can chat professionally.” (47:35)
  • Myles: “Go from sliding in the DMs to LinkedIn. I like that.” (47:42)
• On family history:
  • Charlie: “You guys got a whole pond between you. I didn’t know what the deal was.” (42:44)
  • Bird: “She’s a personality hire.” (41:06)

5. Midwest Nostalgia & Listener Voicemail (52:36–End)

• Voicemail from a listener: “Minnesota has more lakes than Wisconsin!”—reminds Charlie of prank-calling local fishing shows as a kid.
  • Charlie: “We weren’t supposed to be down by that river…” (53:09)
• Myles and Charlie share a moment of nostalgia about radio call-in culture and “buy, sell, and trade” local shows.
• Show closes with the classic “tip your bartender” sign-off.

Notable & Memorable Moments

• Sibling Witty Banter: The playful back-and-forth between Charlie, Bird, and Tiny is brutally honest and uniquely Midwestern.
  • Tiny’s three qualities shot down by Bird, and the “personality hire” running joke.
• Charlie’s family secrets: Pushing the van down the driveway (45:11), rollerblading to parties with Crocs in his backpack (45:40).
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Jaden’s creative tailgating game and business brainstorming session with the hosts demonstrate both humor and practical advice.
• Home-Grown Relationship Advice: The trio’s pragmatic approach to careers and side hustles—try new things, see if you like it, “you can always go back.”

Key Timestamps

• Mustache/Soul Patch Debate: 00:10–03:38
• Vacation & Golf Stories: 06:38–13:28
• Jaden’s Call – Tailgate Game Pitch & Career Chat: 13:35–33:48
• Charlie Calls His Sisters: 37:13–51:36
• Listener Voicemail (Minnesota vs. Wisconsin Lakes): 52:36–54:36

Episode Tone & Style

Consistently lighthearted, self-deprecating, and quick-witted—anchored in the signature camaraderie and Midwest sensibility that Bellied Up listeners love. The inclusion of Charlie’s sisters adds authentic family teasing and inside jokes, making for a down-home, relatable, and unforgettable episode.

If You Only Remember Two Quotes:

• Myles: "God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers." (05:34, also during golf stories)
• Charlie: "She’s a personality hire… We’re not dependable, not reliable. But occasionally, you know, we'll make a weird situation a little bit more palatable." (41:13)

Useful For:
Anyone seeking Midwest comedy, sibling banter, small-town life stories, or thinking about launching a backyard game or making a major career change!