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80 Dollars?!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 64:08


It's our April News Episode! Josh and Ryan talk about the Switch 2 and all the news that we've gotten about it over the last month. There's complaints and excitement throughout. What are your thoughts on the Switch 2?Edit: Josh says that preorders for the Switch 2 begin on May 8th. Nintendo changed that to April 24th after the recording of this episode. Josh also said that Metroid Prime 4 is going to be a launch title. This was wishful thinking and inaccurate.

Finding Bambi

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 36:06


In this episode Josh introduces a wild conspiracy about the plot of Finding Nemo. Ryan revisits Palworld after the recent lawsuits. Josh has been playing Metroid Prime 3 (yes Josh plays a lot of Metroid games).

A Quadrio of Dads

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 54:16


For the first time ever all four Dead Tired Dads are together in the same room. Topics in this episode range from Xbox's reported handheld console and Shooter McGavin being featured in the newest PGA game to the merits of the Nintendo 64 controller.

Input, not Output

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 33:16


Greetings friends! In this episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast, Josh can't keep output and input straight for some reason. Ryan has nothing going on, but he is still playing Persona 5 and contemplates taking a week off to finish it. Josh has been playing Mario vs. Donkey Kong.

Don't Cancel Us

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 55:37


Welcome to our February news episode. In this episode Ryan admits to doing something stupid, Josh tells a story badly, and then does a VERY bad Donald Trump impression. News includes Palworld lawsuits, AI video games, a new Street Fighter movie, and much more!

What's a Pirate's Favorite Battery?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 36:00


Josh, Matt, and Daniel are back for February reviews. Matt shares his history as a nerd, and Josh complains about the existence of C batteries. Josh reviews Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Matt reviews Marvel Rivals.

Nintendo Swift: Eras Tour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 57:08


Josh, Matt, and Daniel are back for the start of the 4th season of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast on the 7th anniversary of the launch of the Dead Tired Dads YouTube channel. In this month's news episode the Dads talk about the Switch 2, and a little about Nintendo's history of follow up consoles. Xbox also makes an appearance with a new slate of games that will be coming out over the next year, and that will also be available day one on GamePass.

Paging Elon Musk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 51:28


In the season finale of the the Dead Tired Dads Podcast, Josh and Ryan talk about their hopes for next gen Nintendo controllers as well as the complications that have arisen due to controllers having the same button labels in different places. Also, they reminisce about Mario Kart 64 battle mode. Ryan talks about some updates on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and follows up with a review on Borderlands for Switch (because he accidentally found out he's getting Borderlands 3 for Christmas). Josh reviews Blast Corps from the N64 Virtual Console, and laments the lack of pointlessness in modern blockbusters.

I Forgot to Name This Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 49:33


There should be a description here about the episode, but I forgot to put it in. November news includes Nintendo being petty, Microsoft continuing to insist that you should be able to play Xbox anywhere and everywhere, and Sony earning a little bit of redemption. Also Josh and Ryan provide their Christmas wish lists...if anyone wants to buy them something.

We Did a Science

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 62:50


In this episode Ryan eats an oatmeal cream pie (yes, really). He also reviews a game he didn't play. Josh continues his trend of playing Metroid games too frequently, and Daniel waxes poetic about the beauty of the Nintendo Gameboy Color.

Insert Subliminal Message Here

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 51:02


Welcome to the October news. Nintendo has been busy not releasing the launch date for the Switch 2, but they are trying to help you wake up and may or may not be trying to get you to think about them more often (like all the time). Also a new console brings the Nintendo 64 to 4K TVs.

The Chocolate Titanic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 64:20


In a sprawling adventure through the Columbus OH Legoland Discovery Center and Hershey PA, the Dead Tired Dads discover the secret color of the Hershey Bar wrapper. Josh reviews The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Ryan reviews Baldur's Gate III

Hello Carlos

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 69:24


Welcome to our September News episode. Matt returns bringing with him discussions of octogenarian gamers and retro wi fi. Also $700 consoles and the connection between video games and Hollywood.

Ryan and the Wannabe Dating Sim

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 68:26


In this bonus length episode the dads discuss the decline in quality animated shows that can appeal to both kids and adults and the decline of entertainment in general. Also a follow up discussion on the third party Zelda game mentioned in our last episode. Daniel reviews Sonic Mania, Josh talks about Metroid Zero Mission (yes another Metroid game), and Ryan discovers a dating sim hidden in NCAA 25.

Keep This Channel Clear

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 56:37


Josh discovers a fatal flaw in his "Can't hold it, don't own it," philosophy, and Daniel buys his kids walkie-talkies leading to shananigans. In the news, Gamestop makes a bad business decision and a good business decision. Also, Nintendo doesn't want people to know what their new console looks like, but they are ok with them knowing what it feels like.

Brought to You by Your Local Library and Viewers Like You

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 57:30


On this episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast Josh shares the dangers of going for ice cream with a new Tattoo. Also the guys uncover that the podcast is actually subsidized by the local government. Josh reviews Metroid Other M, Ryan gives his son's review of Detective Pikachu Returns, and Daniel discusses the nuances between Fire Emblem Three Houses and Fire Emblem Engage.

Don't Drop the Baby Wipes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 57:32


Welcome to August...I mean the end of July! Today we learn about the dangers of international travel and discover further evidence that Microsoft and Sony are indeed getting out of the console game. Also whatever happened to JnCo?

Bring Back Blockbuster

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 54:18


Josh is mad at the streaming services for burying the list under a mass of recommendations, and he and Daniel ponder the future of entertainment. Daniel reviews Triangle Strategy and Fire Emblem Engage, and Josh laments the death of Guitar Hero and Rock Band after realizing how much he misses them.

Nintendo Wins

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 51:14


Daniel makes his triumphant return to the podcast. Today we learn about Josh damaging his finger while bowling, and Daniel's children pretend they are in Metal Gear. In the world of video game news, is it possible that Nintendo manages to once again win the console wars? Trends seem to point to "YES". Also there was a new Nintendo Direct and there were a lot of games announced. The guys talk about the games that they find interesting including one that Josh has been begging for that involves a certain space lady named Samus.

Digital Pets are Forever

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 46:34


In today's episode Josh and Ryan talk Tamagotchi and other digital pets. Ryan reviews Another Crab's Treasure and the frustrations of "Souls Style" games. Josh reviews Princess Peach Showtime and the need for more intro level games.

Turn off the Lights

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 49:40


It's time for our May news episode. There are acquisitions, lawsuits, and Microsoft may be changing the console landscape, while Sony wonders what exactly they are doing. Also, LEGOs are expensive.

Name that TV Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 41:25


Today's episode features bulging muscles and television references (and absolutely no negative references to Scientology). Ryan has been playing Shredder's Revenge and Josh gives a brief introduction to Hogwarts Legacy.

Point of Order

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 51:38


WELCOME to the April News episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast. In this episode Josh gets free stuff, and debate rages over Game Informer's selection process for the greatest game of all time (even if the outcome is accurate).

(Latte) Cereal Killer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 55:00


In this brand new Dead Tired Dads Podcast episode Matt returns (and this time you can hear him!). There's a lot of talk about Street Fighter II, Street Fighter the Movie, and Street Fighter the Movie the Game (it's confusing but that's ok). Ryan reviews Persona 3, Josh sorta reviews Myst on Occulus and Hawked, and Matt reviews the new Battle Royale mode in WOW, then talks about Unicorn Overlord, and reviews Final Fantasy VII for the Switch. This episode is chock full of nuts so get some.

Do NOT Eat Raw Meat

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 49:36


Welcome to the March news update! Josh realizes that he wasted years not eating enough bacon. Also, Matt rejoins the podcast (but there were some audio issues...so he's hard to hear). Also layoffs are happening in the gaming industry, there's a new X-Men Cartoon and an official announcement for a new Mario movie, and fast travel is bad...unless it leads to a new possibility for a micro-transaction. SERIOUSLY, DO NOT EAT RAW MEAT!

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Eat Your Vegetables and Play Video Games

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 51:30


On this very special episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast, Josh discovers his hidden desire to start a hockey team in Kentucky. The Dads also learn that playing video games is actually very good for you and can be educational. Daniel relays information from a study that sheds light on how video games are actually good for you. Josh talks about how video games have helped him be a better musician and discusses the subscription based Rocksmith+. Ryan talks about using captured monsters to build factories in Palworld.

The Demise of Xbox?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 50:27


Welcome to our February news episode. Come hear about the incredible 18th century Christmas tradition Snapdragon (also known as burn your 18th century cottage down). Also in this episode, Disney spends a ton of money investing in Epic Games, lots of new Nintendo games were announced, and is Xbox seems to be trying to murder it's console department?

Grumpy Old Men

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 35:40


Once again, the dads rant against the death of physical media. Then Josh talks about a game that he bought a digital copy for. Ryan talks about Advance Wars 1 & 2.

Here is the News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 45:51


Welcome to season 3! This is our first video game news episode. Josh also bought a new toothbrush, which seemed important at the time. Mickey Mouse is in the public domain. What does that mean for video games? Microsoft had a developers' conference announcing 5 new games. Also, Mario and Donkey Kong aren't friends anymore.

Remasters Galore

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 58:52


MERRY CHRISTMAS! In this episode Josh learns that dropping Christmas trees on his toe is bad, GameStop finally comes through, and the guys talk about some great games that are coming out for at least the second time.

Clip Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 57:27


Have you listened to our other episodes? Cause you should. This episode features lots of references. Daniel fails at his ONE JOB. Ryan explores the world of video game streaming. Josh plays a great game that is not Game of the Year material.

The New Dad

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 58:17


This episode introduces a new dad to the podcast. Ryan forgets the first rule of electronics. Josh has a new GameStop rant. Josh talks about Pikmin Remastered. Ryan talks about Xcom2.

Close Encounters of Some Kind

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 55:48


Come on a journey down the rabbit hole into very strange happenings with Ryan's phone and Josh's trip to the gym. Ryan talks about Pokemon, and gives Josh and introductory TED talk. Josh talks about his love of Sonic 2 and the amazingness that was Sega.

Input Required

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 64:13


An episode filled with ADD moments. Today the podcast welcomes 3 exceptionally dead tired dads. Ryan kinda talks about Metroid Prime Remastered, Matt talks about Baldur's Gate 3, and Josh plays with Legos.

Josh is Stupid

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 49:01


Special guest and Dead Tired Mom Emi returns in this episode where she and Josh talk about his foolishness and if you stick around long enough you get to hear a little bit more about their early relationship. They also talk about video games, cause you know, that's what this podcast is about.

The Dead Tired Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 51:25


This super special episode features the greatest guest the Dead Tired Dads Podcast has ever had. Josh's wife Emily comes on and gives us her top five games. Josh reviews Lego 2k Drive.

This is a 5 Star Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 83:50


In this episode Ryan returns. Josh (The Glue) loses big due to purchase paralysis but then wins big at GameStop (for a change). Ryan laments the fact that one person doesn't like us (for some reason). There is only one game that matters this month and Ryan and Josh talk about it A LOT. Come hear what they have to say about "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

The Other Dad

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 58:14


Ryan gets a break as long time friend and co-founder of Dead Tired Dads, Matt, fills in. In this episode the dads talk about some games but also video games in other media.

Stay on Target

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 61:55


In this jam packed episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast, Josh takes his kids to a drum store.  Ryan tries to read Stephen King and Josh also tries to read books.  Josh also almost plays God of War, but gets distracted by something more important.  Ryan plays Xenoblade Chronicles and The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap.  Josh also introduces a new segment on the show and once again rants on Gamestop.

Is Anyone There?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 63:01


Welcome back! This is a super special season 2 premiere, full of glorious video game discussion and commentary on daily life with kids. ENJOY!!

Why are We Here?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 31:17


In a very special Season Finale Josh and Ryan reflect on the last year of making the Dead Tired Dads Podcast.

Dead Tired Dads Story Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 32:23


Come in and enjoy this episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast in which Josh discovers the horror of extermination, and Ryan realizes a devious plot to make him cut grass. Ryan reviews Two Point Campus. Josh reviews Super Hot (Oculus Version).

The Times, They are A'Changin'

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 26:53


Josh and Ryan discuss the changing technology and how it effects the ways they interact with their kids. Josh also congratulates Ryan on a successful recommendation. Josh reviews the Oculus game Walk About Mini-Golf. Ryan reviews Banner Saga.

Free Episode or Your Money Back

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 35:56


IMPORTANT UPDATE TO DEEEER SIMULATOR REVIEW! In this episode Josh reveals that he cannot be trusted with gift cards, Ryan reveals that his oldest son was actually a vampire before being cured (through unknown methods). Ryan reviews Pokemon Puzzle League. Josh reviews Luigi's Mansion.

Don't Try This at Home

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 35:49


Josh and Ryan do something that few other podcasts have ever attempted (with good reason). Ryan reviews Lego DC Super Villians. Josh reviews DEEEER Simulator.

Word of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 33:36


On this episode: Josh got a new phone and is now cursed; Ryan is fooled by a mobile ad. Ryan reviews Shadow of War. Josh reviews Escape Academy.

Hay is for Horses

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 34:52


Kids are hilarious. Josh reviews Research and Destroy. Ryan reviews Shadow of Mordor.

I Just Need Some Space

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 31:31


Josh and Ryan discuss the dangers of MMO's and the challenges of eating out. Ryan reviews Persona 5. Josh Reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

What I Did on My Summer Vacation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 31:26


In this episode Josh tells the story of one of his most meta experiences ever, and how he leveled up his axe throwing skills. This episode also features a 2 for 1 special from Josh in which he semi-reviews the alpha version of the new game Multi-Versus and the game Limbo. Ryan reviews No Man's Sky.

Ripped From the Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 25:35


This episode features daring tales of heroes and fools. Ryan fills us in on the exploits of a real life super hero and Josh tells tale of a real life Colorado man. Ryan reviews Genshin Impact. Josh reviews What Remains of Edith Finch.

Rick Rolls and Porkchops

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 32:46


Today's episode brings you an important discussion on a major pop culture phenomenon. Also, what grilling tips with Josh and Ryan. Ryan reviews Final Fantasy 15. Josh reviews Switch Sports.

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