Dad Needs To Talk

Im back with another episode, this week is primarily gaming focused. After catching up on family stuff, I dive into Switch 2 launch, Xbox Showcase, Playstation State of Play and all the other surrounding game reveals.For the timestamps it will be for overall things that caught my attention but smaller things might get discussed in between.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life TalkGame Talk(06:10) Somerville(09:52) Switch 2(19:00) Playstation State of Play(21:05) Hirogami(21:50) 007 First Light(23:25) Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls(25:50) Nioh 3(26:20) Pragmata(27:05) Romeo is a Deadman(28:03) Sword of the Sea(29:00) Xbox Showcase(29:20) ROG Xbox Ally X(32:45) Clockwork Revolution(36:20) Keeper(38:25) Outer Worlds 2(39:00) At Fates End(40:00) Beasts of Reincarnation(42:00) Final Fantasy 7 remake and 16(43:00) Invincible VS(43:30) Mudang Two Hearts(45:00) Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy(46:05) Super Meat Boy 3D(47:20) There Are No Ghosts at the Grand(49:00) Summer Game Fest Live(52:40) Wu-Tang Rise of the Deceiver(54:19) Expanse Osiris Reborn(56:00) Echoes of the End(57:25) Fading Echo(58:35) Wrap up and Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

I wanted to do a quick little recommendation episode talking about Centuria and The Bugle Call. This is a general talk about both series, I mainly just discuss the start of the series otherwise its light on spoilers.Both series got picked up by Viz for English physical release.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and discussing both(05:30) Centuria(11:35) The Bugle Call(17:30) Final thoughts on both______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

This episode of Dad Needs To Talk, I dive into the joys of being a gamer dad and making those memories with my kids. I also talk about Andor, a new anime movie called Lost in Twilight and more.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life TalkGame Talk(04:50) Being a gamer dad(17:50) The Alters(20:25) Expedition 33(26:00) Warhammer 40K BoltgunTV & Anime(28:33) King of the Hill returns(30:30) Andor S2 and Rouge One(36:05) Netflix show news(38:45) Lost in Starlight movie(48:40) Spring animeManga(51:52) Manga Talk(58:35) Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk

This episode I discuss a new manga called Roar: A Star in the Abyss that is published by Kodansha.Thanks to Netgalley for the DRC_____________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneeds total

This episode I dive into first impressions of volume 1 for both Cosmos and Rai Rai Rai. I knew little about both going in and was surprised they both dealt with Sci-Fi and Alien themes but in very different situations.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(03:45) Cosmos Volume 1(09:35) Rai Rai Rai Volume 1(15:00) Final Thoughts______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

Im back! This episode I catch up on life and entertainment from the last couple of weeks. My trip to San Antonio and heading towards the final week of school for the kids. Then I catch up on games news and Expedition 33. Then we dive into the Spring Anime that has been keeping my attention this season.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life TalkGame Talk(08:50) Game News(10:30) Expedition 33Manga Talk(14:00) new mangaAnime Talk(18:45) Spring Anime 2025 mid season(50:30) Andor S2 thoughts(52:45) Wrap up and Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

I discuss early thoughts on the manga War of the Adults after reading the current 6 chapters of the series. It is available on the Manga Plus app/site.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

Lots of exciting things to talk about today. Ive been deep into playing Expedition 33 and loving that experience. I also got to watch Thunderbolts movie last night and want to share quick thoughts on Daredevil Born Again.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and life talk(02:20) Quick news highlightsGame Talk(09:30) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33TV and Movies(26:15) Daredevil Born Again(29:45) Thunderbolts Marvel movie(37:00) SPOILERS Thunderbolts post credits(38:20) Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

Lots to dive into this week! My wife and I saw Sinners as our date night adventure for her birthday last week. I discuss how this movie and South of Midnight coming out close to each other spoke to my core. Later in the show I discuss the return of Oblivion and other games, then talk about Beef and Last of Us S2.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life TalkMain Topic(14:45) Sinners and South of Midnight synergy(29:20) Sinners spoilersGame Talk(33:40) Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remasterd(35:40) Expedition 33 is soon(36:50) Testing Xbox streaming(38:30) Blue Prince impressions(40:45) Crime Scene Cleaner(42:00) Switch 2 preorders happeningTV Talk(45:10) Beef Netflix series(53:00) Last of Us Season 2 ep2 spoilersManga Talk(58:56) Sakamoto Days chapter 205-210(01:02:03) Outro and wrap up______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

Its been a couple of weeks so its time to catch up. As usual we start with life and family updates, I got to see my great niece in person finally and my kids have kept me busy in multiple ways. Then I dive into thoughts on the Switch 2 reveal mess and my time playing South of Midnight. I also talk about watching The Amateur movie, last of us season 2 and more.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life Talk(02:25) The babies love uncle Robert(08:45) Kids Sports(13:20) Phone repair incidentGame Talk(22:50) Marathon info(25:40) Metal Eden Demo(26:30) Switch 2 Mess(44:20) South of MidnightTV and Movies(53:00) General talk(53:33) Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1(57:49) The Amateur movieAnime Talk(01:07:35) Son finished Boruto(01:09:45) Random and Winter animeManga Talk(01:13:50) Asadora vol 1(01:18:45) War of the Adults(01:21:35) Wrap up and Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

Im back! I start this episode with a conversation about disconnecting from feeling the need to be part of the current conversation of all the ongoing shows, games and manga. Then I discuss my thoughts after playing several hours of Assassins Creed Shadows and touch on the Nintendo Direct. I also dive into thoughts on Severance, Invincible and a couple of manga like Akane Banashi and Maison and the Man Eating Apartment.Go check out Lisa article which is related to the main topic. https://thewonderofanime.com/the-case-for-slow-consumption-of-media/Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life TalkMain Topic(17:45) Breaking the current cycleGames(33:45) Assassins Creed Shadows(49:00) Nintendo DirectTV Shows(58:50) Severance S2(01:07:00) Invincible S2 & S3Manga(01:12:30) Maison and the Man Eating Apartment(01:17:45) The Marshall King(1:18:46) Akane Banashi 142-151(01:20:50) Final thoughts and Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

We are at another milestone, 4 years of podcasting! It is so wild for me to think back on doing this for that long. Alot of time and life has happened since this all began, so lets talk about it. I also talk about some new game demoes I tried today and some new things I watched.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(01:00) Podcast Anniversary(09:55) Life talkGame Talk(13:52) Antro Demo Impressions(15:50) Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Demo Impressions(17:40) Other gamesTV & Movies(19:40) Invincible S2(21:25) Danmachi S5(22:45) Orb on the Movements of the Earth(29:07) Mickey 17 Movie(38:00) Wrap up and Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

This episode I catch up some of the games, movies and shows I have checked out in the last week. I recap the Texas highschool basketball championships from this weekend and talk about my new One Plus 12 phone. Next with games, my son Vash and I got back into gaming on the Switch this past week. Playing more Mario Wonder, Yoshi Wolly World, Pepper Grinder and a new game called MainFrames. I also share my experience so far with Lies of P. Later in the show I share thoughts on the Hulu show Paradise and movie Last Breath. Then I end the show talking some recent manga I picked up.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life Talk(02:45) Texas basketball state champions(07:25) One Plus 12 PhoneGames(10:07) Nintendo Switch games(14:50) MainFrames(19:45) Pepper Grinder(20:45) Lies of P(24:00) Game NewsTV/Movies(28:45) back to the movies(31:30) Last Breath 2025 Movie(36:50) Paradise Season 1 Hulu(44:00) Potential next movie watch(45:25) Daredevil returns(46:06) One Piece dub catches up(48:46) Manga Talk(56:35) Wrap up and Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

While many things in life are out of our hands, being as informed as possible is a great step to staying ahead and prepared for the unknown nature of life. This week we had to deal with a bomb threat warning at my kids school. Thankfully everyone is ok and this had me reflecting on a few things. My wife and I have been pretty involved with the school staff within the district we live in for many years. This has helped us stay informed and sometimes get a heads up to various things. Thus I wanted to discuss this all today.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

This episode I talk about the manga Longing for Home. This is a apocalyptic distopian series that follows Taurou after he awakens 500 years in the future. We follow his journey of discovering the world as he makes his journey home.Story and Art by Yoshihiro YamadaI read the series on K manga app/website______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

This episode I wanted to recap some of my highlights from the February 2025 Playstation State of Play and discuss some anime and manga Ive enjoyed this week.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life Talk(02:25) Playstation State of Play(25:23) Anime and TVManga(29:25) Shonen Jump manga(30:20) The Marshal King(33:47) Lets Take a Walk in Another World(35:05) Longing for Home(38:20) Wrap up and Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

This episode I wanted to give a very cozy reading recommendation. Isekai Walking aka Lets Take a Walk in Another World is just what I needed this week. I read almost 60 chapters in the last few days.Story and Art by Kei OgawaOriginal Light Novel by Hito ArukuRead on K Manga app/website______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

I had plenty of shows and stuff to discuss so we are doing a little catch up episode.Timestamps(00:00) Intro and Life talk(04:50) Game TalkTV Talk(09:09) Severance S2 spoilers(11:21) Paradise Hulu spoilers(15:05) Night Agent season 2(19:15) Silo season 2Anime(26:00) Winter anime updates(28:20) The Most Notorious Talker animeManga(34:38) Viz got Kingdom(38:20) Shonen Jump quick thoughts(42:05) K Manga(44:30) The Isekai Doctor(45:05) The Witch and The Mercenary(46:06) The Barbarians Bride(50:00) Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

I have been reading the Witch and the Mercenary on the K manga app this week and had to talk about it. Its a dark fantasy series that follows the adventure of a Mercenary named Zig and a Witch named Siasha. Manga by Miyagi Makoto Light Novel Story by Chohokiteki Kaeru & Character design by Kanase Bench Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:30) What is the Witch and the Mercenary? (08:55) Zig and Siasha journey begins (17:10) K Manga app (18:30) Final thoughts ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

We are at the end of January already, after a whirlwind month to start off 2025. I needed to record to give myself and hopefully you a little distraction and to catch up on some gaming and anime thoughts. First off I got an awesome birthday gift to talk about, then we dive into game talk and later discuss the Winter anime shows on my radar so far. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and life talk (07:15) Watching good TV Game Talk (09:30) Top 20 game sales 2024 (14:50) Nintendo Switch 2 reveal (19:10) Xbox Direct and other news (31:30) Playstation shake ups Anime Talk (41:17) Winter Anime 2025 (01:09:05) Final thoughts and outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

If you are looking for some good wholesome adult romance then listen to my thoughts on Takahashi from the Bike Shop. Story and Art by Arare Matsumushi Published by Yen Press ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

I checked out the manga Dog and Punching Bags. This was just 11 chapters long. Story and Art by: Kaori Ozaki Published by: Kodansha Timestamps (00:00) Intro and general discussion (09:05) Story Spoilers (14:20) Final thoughts ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

A new year is upon us, so I figured it would be fun to look ahead at the things I am excited and curious about for this upcoming year. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (04:30) Games (5:25) GTA6 (07:25) Nintendo Switch 2 (11:30) Hollow Knight Silksong (13:20) Xbox year (15:45) Ubisoft in trouble (18:25) Bungie and Marathon (19:35) Other games I want (22:25) TV Shows 2025 (30:30) Movies 2025 (33:32) Anime 2025 (45:00) Manga 2025 (53:45) Wrap up and outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk

Another year has come and gone. Lots has happened but alot has remained the same. Lets lookback on whats happened. I discuss life and the podcast, then later I discuss some things I enjoyed watching, reading and playing. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:40) Life reflections (31:15) Podcast thoughts (38:45) Gaming (01:02:15) Movies (01:08:15) TV Shows (01:14:38) Anime (01:21:40) Manga (01:30:10) Game Treat of the year (01:31:33) Final Message with Vash ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

After almost a year it was time to revisit this series. Thanks to Viz for having all the chapters on the Viz app/site so it made it easy and convenient to catch up. This is full of spoilers up to the end of Volume 4 or chapter 34. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:42) Spoiler discussion begins ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

School will be out for winter break soon but I still have shows to talk about before the kids overtake the house. I share thoughts on Cross, The Madness and The Morning Show. I also dive into a game called Minit and talk about few new manga I have read recently. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Family talk (05:20) Quick News highlights (06:45) manga talk (11:11) Minit and game talk TV Talk (18:40) The Morning Show (24:50) Cross and The Madness (39:45) Wrap up and Outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

It is the 10th Anniversary of the Video Game Awards and it brought lots of surprises to celebrate the occasion. Lets look back and discuss the awards and reveals that happened. ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

I have returned! Life been very busy the last few weeks but I wanted to catch up and talk about some stuff I been checking out recently. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (09:25) Thanks for supporting Game Talk (14:30) Game news (16:15) Children of Morta What Im Watching (22:00) No anime (22:40) Wicked movie (26:10) This is Us season 1 Manga (38:50) Shimazaki in the Land of Peace volume 1 (41:10) One Piece chapter 1033 (44:18) Kaiju No 8 ch 118 (46:16) Asuras Verdict ch 1 (48:48) Centuria ch 33 (51:35) Vinland Saga Book 10-12 (59:20) Outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

This week we talk about The Penguin HBO series and some games Im playing. Then later in the show I share final thoughts on some manga I finished recently. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (12:00) Game talk (cuphead & minit) (18:00) The Penguin HBO series Manga Talk (26:10) Blood on the Tracks series end (33:00) My Home Hero Part 2 (47:00) Wrap up and Outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

This is an unexpected episode this week as I planned to take the week off but the stars aligned after I went to see this classic movie from the early 2000s. Lets talk about Metropolis and my thoughts on it. ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

Life has been busy and stressful but I return to talk of the great manga Ive read and other things recently. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (10:40) Game Talk (18:00) TV Talk (20:45) Welcome To Demon School Iruma October Manga (24:00) Resenter One Shot (29:36) Manhole Volume 1 (33:11) Leviathan Volume 1 (37:52) Snowball Earth Volume 3 (40:37) Blade & Bastard Volume 1 (44:34) Otaku Vampires Love Bite Volume 1 (51:00) Akane Banashi chapter 56-132 (01:06:00) Wrap up and Outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

Welcome back! This episode I dive into community parenting. This is a subject I have wanted to talk about for a while. As a father of 5, we stay very busy and often times need help to keep it all going. I share moments of needing help and also giving help, along with other stories Hope you enjoy this episode. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:28) Community Parenting (14:40) Set boundaries (18:00) Respect the favor (23:00) Extra care (25:00) Care in sight (29:40) Miss some, make some (33:30) Stay informed (43:20) Wrap up and Outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

This episode I talk about my 3 trips to the movies last weekend. I got to see and will share thoughts on The Wild Robot, Transformers One and Look Back. Later in the show I also dive into my thoughts on Astro Royale. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (14:00) TV and Game News (20:45) Weekend Movies (22:07) The Wild Robot (30:28) Transformers One (42:00) Look Back (47:10) Viz Manga announcements (54:40) Astro Royale (01:06:040) General manga and anime (01:10:15) Outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

I read alot of great manga in September and wanted to share. Digital Review Copies provided by Viz Media, Kodansha, Yen Press Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:13) Im the Grim Reaper (05:15) Tank Chair (09:02) Tougen Anki: Lengend of the Cursed Blood (14:07) From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (21:10) Trillion Game (27:15) Ichi The Witch (28:27) Shiba Inu Rooms (30:18) Hero Organization (32:20) Hai-Ken Wizards (33:05) Sister and Giant: A Young Lady Is Reborn in Another World ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

We are back for another episode. This time I catch up on some recent game news and announcements, then we take a look at what anime is coming in Fall season. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (05:00) 400 subs milestone (07:15) Manga content plans Game Talk (11:30) Playstation State of Play news (20:20) Metaphor Re Fantazio demo out now (21:01) Assassins Creed Shadows delayed (23:43) Playing Cuphead (25:10) October Games coming (27:30) Recent showsAnime Talk (30:39) Fall Anime 2024 Preview (01:07:50) Wrap up and Outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

This past weekend I went to a event called Blerd Bash Dallas. I do have mixed thoughts on the overall event, I did get a chance to meet and talk with the creator. I also found a an awesome gem in a project called God K:llers and got a chance to speak with two of the creative people behind it. Timestamps (00:00)Intro (03:45) Building my social battery (06:40) Blerd Bash Dallas (20:00) GODK:llers Project https://www.instagram.com/godkillersanimatedseries?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== (31:50) Final thoughts on the event ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

This episode I have tons to discuss. I became a great uncle recently, Ive also been playing some very fun new games and theres been some new manga series and manga moments happening Im excited to discuss. Timestamps (00:00) Intro Life Talk (03:00) Community shoutouts (06:30) Im a great uncle now (10:30) Anime with my niece (14:45) I have a 16 year old now News (18:20) Magical Girls Festival https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/mooniesclub/magical-girls-festival (20:05) Blerd Bash Dallas https://www.blerdbash.com/etn/dallas-2024/ (23:42) James Earl Jones passed away (25:30) Destiny Game 10th Anniversary Game Talk (29:30) PS5 Pro Officially revealed (33:50) Vampire Survivors on PS5 (36:50) Astro Bot is so fun (44:35) Concord Shutdown Anime Talk (52:15) Im behind on Summer Anime (53:15) Welcome to Demon School Iruma-Kun Manga Talk (57:07) Ichi the Witch debut (01:00:40) Kai Hen Wizards chapter 1 (01:06:55) Sword of the Demon Hunter Kijin Gentosho volume 1 (01:11:30) Kaiju No 8 chapter 113(01:13:50) Sakamoto Days prison arc begins (01:17:15) Centuria chapter 22(01:20:40) One Piece chapter 1125(01:23:07) Trigun Deluxe edition arrives ()1:24:55) Wrap up and Outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

With some big name manga ending recently and as I also reflected how manga platforms have changed in recent years. This felt like a good time to look at and discuss the 3 main platforms that I use. Shonen Jump, Viz Manga and Manga Plus. Just wanted to reflect on these while also giving some recommendations along the way. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:40) Viz Manga (14:00) Manga Plus (22:40) Shonen Jump (33:05) Final Thoughts ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

Welcome Back! This episode I have alot to catch up on. Lots of life happened, including my kids going back to school. We got some game news and the launch of Concord is here. Lastly I end the show discussing the summer anime I am keeping up with. Timestamps (00:00) Intro Life Talk (02:30) Moving grandma (07:00) Midnight Oklahoma (10:15) Back to Jasper (17:30) Back to School madness (32:00) Media News (37:50) Gamescom 2024 game announcements (47:10) Black Myth Wukong huge sales (49:40) Concord Launch thoughts (01:06:30) Summer Anime check in (01:22:10) Final thoughts and Outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

Welcome back! With the head into the launch of Concord from Firewalk Studios this week, I wanted to do another news and info update. We now have a roadmap and other details on the game that I wanted to discuss. Later in the show I also say farewell to Gameinformer after they were unceremoniously shutdown by their parent company GameStop a couple of weeks ago. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (03:00) Updates and Launch info (07:45) Concord Roadmap and Accessibility options (12:45) My thoughts heading into launch (18:30) Gameinformer closure (01:30) Wrap up and outro MinnMax Gameinformer playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FR1Lkt9IiMiZ1V0-3qmlkYrofWCkVOI&si=-BaW2keeXEWlBsUb ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

With the recent ending of My Hero Academia and after watching Deadpool & Wolverine, it made me reflect on eras and how the things we enjoy come to an end. While some may end, hopefully they inspire the next wave of things to come. So I wanted to have a conversation while I reflect on these themes. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:30) Life Talk Game Talk (08:00) Arranger (09:40) Astro Playroom updates (14:35) Avowed Delayed Anime (16:41) anime talk Manga (21:55) In Another World My Sister Stole My Name volume 1 (26:00) Sister and Giant volume 1 (31:15) Sakamoto Days and One Piece honor My Hero Academia ending Main Topic (33:00) The Passing of Eras (52:10) Deadpool and Wolverine Movie (01:10:15) Final thoughts and Outro ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

After a 10 year run, My Hero Academia manga has come to an end. The series had many highs and a few lows along the way. But overall the impact of this series is too great to ignore. Lets reflect and talk about the series. ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

I hope you all are well, in this episode I catch up on life and everything else I have been doing in July since the last regular episode at the start of the month. I talk about my wedding anniversary, several games, anime and manga I have tried out. Then I end the show with quick thoughts on the Fall Out TV series. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:00) Life Talk (08:55) Subscription Clean up (12:47) Olympic Vibes Games (17:45) Concord and Astro Bot (21:55) New demos out (22:45) Selfloss Demo (24:25) Dungeons of Hinterburg (26:00) Flintlock Siege of Dawn (27:08) Kunitsu-Gami Path of the Goddess (29:30) Tales of Kenzera: Zau (32:00) General talk (34:00) Anime Im watching (41:18) Manga Im reading (50:50) Fallout TV show (01:01:40) Wrap up and Outro ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

I finally got a chance to talk about Snowball Earth manga. This is a scifi survival series that follows and pilot and his robot as they fight space kaiju while Earth enters a new ice age. Story and Art by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu Published by Viz Media Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:45) What is Snowball Earth about? (08:40) Deeper details (14:41) Final thoughts and outro #snowballearth #mangareview #vizmedia ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

This episode I originally planned to talk about the Open Beta and then we got a bunch of news, an animated short and more as marketing ramps up for the game. So i figured I would do a info roundup and talk about it all together. Here is the link for the official Concord Discord https://discord.com/invite/vdBYGdzYwe Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:50) Maps, Modes and Progression (06:00) Post Launch Content (08:20) Animated Shorts revealed (09:28) Variants and Systems (12:50) Solo Modes and Training (17:20) Limited Edition Controller (20:00) Playing the game and road to launch (38:30) Final Thoughts and Outro #concord #playstation ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

My early thoughts after playing Concord for this first beta weekend on PS5. I dive into my personal experience with multiplayer games in the past and then discuss how this might be the multiplayer game I have been looking for. ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

This episode I talk about my family trip to Ohio last week, the Myles Turner basketball camp and other life things. Then in the back half of the show I look over the upcoming list of Summer Anime and discuss what has my interests and might need to be on your radar. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (03:03) Ohio trip recap (18:40) Myles Turner Basketball camp (27:45)Game Talk (29:30) Manga Talk (32:10) Anime Talk (39:00) Summer Anime 2024 Preview (01:14:00) Wrap up and Final Thoughts (01:16:16) Outro ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

We finally got the long awaited Nintendo Direct and it had many surprises for many fans. This episode I recap my favorites among the many announcements. Then later in the show I take a look at the game release calendar for the remainder of the year as I map out the games to come that are on my radar. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:00) Nintendo has the winning formula (06:20) Zelda Echoes of Wisdom (10:00) Nintendo Direct recap (19:00) Looking ahead for Nintendo (21:30) Calendar and Upcoming Game releases (22:42) July Games (25:00) August Games (28:00) September Games (30:12) October Games (31:53) November Games (32:34) No dates list (38:40) Wrap up and Outro ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

This episode is all about the games! Lots of interesting games were revealed over the past week and I wanted to talk about my favorites. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:15) Indie stream highlights Summer Game Fest Live (08:20) Lego Horizon Adventures (10:00) Other highlights from show (14:00) Star Wars Outlaws (15:45) Assassins Creed Shadows (18:50) Xbox Showcase (42:10) Wrap up and honorable mentions (46:00) Outro ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

This episode I wanted to dive into my thoughts on being more than just a parent. Obviously I make sure my kids are a top priority but sometimes I struggle with finding goals that are for myself. I wanted to talk through these feelings as life has many uncertain possibilities and if possible, we shouldnt wait until the kids are grown and out the house before we find goals or hobbies for ourselves. Then later in the show I also talk about some recent movies, game news and more. Timestamps (00:00) Intro & Life Talk Main Topic (12:00) Purpose Beyond Parenting Games Talk (29:45) Infamous 15th Anniversary (36:00) Playstation State of Play June 2024 (40:00) Summer Games Fest schedule Movie Talk (43:55) Movies Ive watched (55:45) Anime and Manga (01:02:02) Outro ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support

Its been a few weeks but I am back with another hopefully topic called growing in the shadows. Sometimes we have to do work behind the scenes to prepare for things to come. I discuss this from a conversation I had with my middle son recently who also literally grows up in the shadows of his older siblings. Then in the back half I discuss the new Assassins Creed game, the Xbox and Playstation drama and end the show with the anime highlights from this season. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (05:15) Main Topic: Growing in the Shadows (19:30) Assassins Creed Shadows reveal thoughts (27:00) Playstation and Xbox changes (34:45) Spring Anime favorites (40:10) Outro Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support