What do you get when you cross a princess on a hunger strike, a wholesome farm boy, and the most stubborn Tsar ever to shout "Wow wow"? Parker Fillmore’s The Laughing Prince delivers one of the most delightfully absurd and heartfelt tales we’ve read. Joe and Matthew dive into this whimsical Yugoslav folk tale, unpacking its layers of humor, feminism, and the magic of joy for joy’s sake. Plus: the origin story of "freaking Jakov," the charm of Stefan, and why laughter might just be a super power all on its own.