Dungeons & Diapers

Crofton and Ryan are teaching their kids to read, and they are learning as they go. From favourite kid lit to patience to reading glasses - they cover it all. But before getting to reading, it is all about that screen time with spoiler-free discussions of Andor Season 2, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and some medical show Ryan can't pronounce (St. Denny's Medical? St. Danny's Medical?). All of this and Crofton gets the band back together to play Valheim and it is amazing. Come listen!DiscussionStart - Intro10:40 - Dungeons1:31:06 - Learning to ReadHave a question or comment for the show? Email the show at dad@tgistudios.com!Intro and Outro Music Credit"Take a Chance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netflix or Disney +?; Apple TV+ or Crave? This week, the guys dive into the streaming services that feed us our shows. Which ones are worth it? But before that, Ryan is a Disruptor, reporting back on an ADHD documentary. Crofton goes deep into the new hit puzzle game Blue Prince and offers thoughts on the beginning of Andor's second season. All this, and Ryan gets free comics! Come listen!DiscussionStart - Intro8:31 - Dungeons1:13:33 - State of Streaming 2025Intro and Outro Music Credit"Take a Chance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No matter what we do, our kids are watching. For good or for ill, we are influencing them all the time. This week, Ryan and Crofton talk about how their parenting is going and the impressions they are leaving. But before that, Crofton recaps this year's WRESTLEMANIA and Ryan reads the latest John Scalzi book that may be a bit cheezy. All of this, a Blue Prince and more. Come listen!

Let's all just take a break from this crazy world and go to the movies! But what movies? Should we make our kids watch our old favourites? Or try some new classics? But before all that talk, Ryan explains to Crofton how his new Source Code book is about Bill Gates and is not the novelization of a Jake Gyllenhal movie. Crofton signed back up for Xbox Game Pass and shares thoughts on South of Midnight and Lonely Mountain: Snow Riders. All of this and there is a new watch to watch out for. Come listen!

Crofton and Ryan revisit some of their recent discussions to update them, including with listener feedback. Advocacy, vacations, pets, and more. But it has been awhile and they also have a lot of nerdity to get through, including lots of new TV - Severance, Paradise and Spider-Man - and video games - Astro Bot, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This is a long one, will the boys lose their voices? Come listen and find out.

Go west young man, go west! That is what Crofton is trying to tell Ryan in this western-fused episode as he finishes up the epic novel Lonesome Dove and dabbles in some Red Dead Redemption 2. But Ryan's only journey west is into western fantasy with Avowed. Is it more of a Dragon's Age than Dragon Age? Come find out. The topic of the day is a discussion on how to advocate - be it for your kids or your community- as Crofton struggles with saving his daughters' school. All of that and Ryan cozies up to his favourite fictional serial killer, Dexter! Come listen!

The competition has truly begun as Crofton starts powering through an 800 page audiobook and Ryan watches a multi-hour documentary on his favourite band. Crofton concludes his epic Baldur's Gate III adventure and Ryan treats the kids to an indoor amusement palace. Finally, with the world upside down, how do you explain things to your kids? From death to politics - things get heavy. But also some Wallace and Gromit! So it all balances out!

Crofton and Ryan are never too scared to talk about being scared. Fears is the topic this week but, before that, they announce the new DaD Challenge for 2025. Get on board at the beginning! Ryan gets creeped out with Creature Commandos before getting sugared up with Sugar on Apple TV+. Meanwhile, Crofton - classy gent that he is - makes a trip to the symphony before going Back to the Future with his family. All of this and Ryan gets locked in a room with his son! Come listen!

For over a year, Crofton-themed fan podcast CORE has made it a point to come after him. From the amount of pizza he eats to his skills as a rogue to weird dreams about him - no topic is too low. Well, Crofton has turned the other cheek but Ryan kept the receipts. And now, it is finally time for Crofton to react. This is a special extra episode of Dungeons and Diapers - come listen!

It's a new year so make it a new you with the boys of Dungeons and Diapers as they talk resolutions! How will they become better podcasters this year? Is it even possible? They didn't start by talking about less stuff because this episode includes The Bear, Shrinking, Jason Schreier's new book about Blizzard (Play Nice), Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Final Fantasy talk, Marvel Rivals, and more. All of this and we finally find out the winner of the great DaD Challenge of 2024. Come listen!

It is the greatest event of the year and everyone's filled with good cheer! It's the Daddies! Ryan and Crofton go over their favourites for the year, Crofton has an existential crisis about his lack of reading, and our loyal listeners chime in with their picks. Come celebrate and happy holidays everyone!

'Tis the season for toys but what is on your list? And how do the toys of today differ with the toys of yesteryear? Do they still make a Football Leonardo or a Night Glow Batman? But before the toys, the boys talk about the current gifts in their life. Ryan is getting educated about Blizzard Entertainment courtesy of the new book Play Nice. While Crofton tries to decide if he is smart enough to understand what is happening in Alan Wake II. All of this, some Betrayal happening in a little place called Krondor, Ryan navigates Facebook Marketplace and Clara joins the Bad Words Club. Come listen!

After finishing their homework, Ryan and Crofton are back to improve themselves further by talking Extra Curriculars - from swim lessons to karate, how do parents make them fit? But to get to that, you must listen to the gospel of Blue Sky as the boys get a whiff of that new social media smell. Follow Ryan and Crofton over on Blue Sky today! But don't fret, there are still fun and games with Rise of the Golden Idol, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and the new Penguin TV show. Don't be a Grinch and come listen!

Ryan and Crofton finally do their homework this week. Crofton goes back to Baldur's Gate III and Only Murders in the Building while Ryan rekindles his torrid affair with the MCU with Agatha All Along. They then talk homework with elementary age kids in 2024. How does it work for them? How can they build on it? All of that and Extra Life too. Trigger warning of note - the results of the US election are discussed off the top.

Ryan and Crofton decide to take a breather and talk about one of their favourite topics: video games. But in this special edition, the boys delve deep into the current state of the gaming industry including hopes for the future. But, before that, Crofton goes deep on two worthwhile games he is playing - Returnal and UFO 50. Not much kid talk this week but, to keep it classy, Ryan read Richard Osman's latest, We Solve Murders and is ready to report back. Come listen!

On this special episode, Ryan and Crofton welcome a guest, fellow dad Travis. He is not just a dad, he is an AvenDaD. What does this mean? You will have to listen to find out. The three of them cover a range of topics including which Zelda is the best for kids, can a show about Unsolved Mysteries be satisfying, and how much kids soccer can one man take? All of this and Crofton finally has someone to talk to about wrestling as he and Travis do a deep dive into the Netflix documentary "Mr. McMahon". Come listen! 

Sick. We are sick. We talk about being sick. Also Ryan read a few books (Kings of the Wyld and Devolution), while Crofton played Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Did we mention we are both sick? Enjoy!

Crofton and Ryan reunite after some time off to catch up on all their summer escapes - from frolicking on the Cape to camping with the family, they share their hot tips. The Dungeons is full of movie and TV talk including Ryan's newfound love for billion dollar movies Inside Out 2 and Deadpool and Wolverine, while Crofton gets his fix through nostalgia with X-MEN '97 and Ghostbusters 1 and 2. Welcome back and come listen!

As we approach the midway point of summer, Crofton and Ryan talk about one of its staples: summer camp. Is it a life changing experience for kids or a glorified daycare? Crofton puts a pin on Persona 5 Royal as he starts up Resident Evil 4 Remake, while Ryan talks The Boys Season 4. All of this and Ryan pays Crofton a visit in real life!

Come hit the road with Crofton and Ryan as they embrace the warmth of summer with this week's topic: road trips! How do they keep their kids from going insane when cooped in the car for hours? But, before that, Ryan shares his thoughts on the TETRIS movie - does it fit together? Crofton has a hot take on Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door (more like snore). Plus Ryan goes to a zenless zone and a speed round of odds and ends - come listen!

It is the end of the school year but there is still time for a Field Trip! Ryan and Crofton talk about their faves and why it is worth finding the time to go along with your kids. But before that? You guessed it - Persona 5 Royal for Crofton, who might be near the end, and TV for Ryan who valiantly tries to make Crofton watch Delicious in Dungeon. But at least he finished Andor! Start your vacation right and come listen!

Ryan picks a fight with Crofton... about fighting! Actually the boys just discuss kid conflicts in a serious and profound way. How many is too many? What do you do to settle them? But that is after Ryan goes on a documentary marathon, from Steve Martin to Jim Henson with serial killers in between. Crofton wants to go through every game he is excited for in the new Xbox showcase. All of this, and the boys are big in Singapore!

Welcome to the one episode of Dungeons and Diapers that may have the explicit content label attached because we are going to talk about kids and swearing! Before that, however, it is JRPG central with Persona 5 Royal and Final Fantasy XVI discussed in detail. Ryan gets a new app (Sofa) and Crofton watches Girls5Eva!

In this episode Crofton and Ryan delicately navigate the minefield that is talking about your in-laws. How do you do it? How involved are they with your kids? Meanwhile, Ryan has escaped the Wasteland, with final thoughts on his tour of Fallout 4, while Crofton is playing checks notes - wait that can't be rjght Persona 5 Royal? Oh boy, should be a good one! All this and Ryan reads more books!

As kids get older, it is harder to shelter them from advertisements but maybe not as bad as it was when Crofton and Ryan were kids. Ads are the topic of the week along with all the fallout from that, including Amazon's Fallout TV series and Bethesda's Fallout 4 video game. The boys throw some love Conan O'Brien's way as Ryan saw his new travel show. All of that, and Ryan read another book! He just can't stop / won't stop. Come listen!

Ryan and Crofton are known for many things: genius parenting advice, good taste in games, but did you know they are also hopeless romantics? Let's talk date nights! But before that, it is finally time for Crofton to talk Wrestlemania. But before that, it is book nook with Ryan and Prince of Persia for Crofton. But before that, Helldivers 2. But before that... actually just give us a listen!

What do the Easter Bunny, Santa, and the Tooth Fairy all have in common? They give kids stuff and they are make believe. Are these fictitious gift givers present in your house? Ryan and Crofton talk about them and how to maybe have a difficult conversation with your older kids. But it is also fun and games as Ryan keeps his reading record alive with Hench and Crofton gets on his pulpit about Final Fantasy XVI. Helldivers 2 makes an appearance and Ryan continues to make Crofton hear about anime. Come listen!

On a super-sized Dungeons and Diapers, Crofton and Ryan reminisce about the magical world of Disney and if it is a force of good, evil, or something in between. But before that they shine the spotlight on things they have been enjoying including the game Firewatch, the book Starter Villain, and the addiction Balatro. All of this and big discussions on Jedi: Survivor and Final Fantasy XVI. Oh! And Crofton gets surprised. Come listen!

Oh the family car! It stirs up memories of station-wagons and mini-vans. But what is the family car today? Crofton and Ryan talk about cars while saving enough time for books (Kaiju Preservation Society), video games (Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Paper Mario) and... anime? (Zom 100) All of this and a podcast feud is reignited.

It is the season for birthday parties and Ryan and Crofton share their thoughts on how they organize kid parties, from costs to ideas. Crofton finally gets his podcast challenge for 2024 and takes it well. Ryan begrudgingly admits that Crofton was right the whole time about Abbott Elementary while Crofton busts some faces in Sifu. All of that and we are on the Road to Wrestlemania! Come listen!

How do your kids think about money? Do they have an allowance? Do they have a sense of its value? Ryan and Crofton exchange notes about their kids' relationships with the all powerful dollar, from budgeting to toys. But first Ryan finds out what his DaD Challenge is for 2024 and introduces some options for Crofton (voting closes February 8th). All that and how to optimize a Steam Deck for maximum comfort, and non-Nintendo family games.

Hope you are hungry because Ryan and Crofton will be going through the menu of kid meals, lamenting how kids just don't eat anything. But fret not! It is a new year on Dungeons Diapers and the guys compare holiday gift lists before Crofton takes Ryan through the Dungeons of Eternity so he can settle in his reading nook and read The Last Devil to Die. All of this, the Dead Space remake, and Crofton challenges Ryan.

Ryan and Crofton take a break from the holidays to chat with their kids about their various holiday adventures. First up, Ryan outnumbers himself on the podcast with Kayden and Abigail, as they discuss Dungeon Murder and their favourite Christmas gifts. Crofton and Gwen discuss some Christmas gifts, including Pikmin 4, the board game Azur, and a viewing of Pixar's Onward. All this and they share their holiday travels too!

It is the most magical time of the year when everyone is filled with good cheer! That's right folks it is time for Crofton and Ryan to crown the best things of 2023. Come celebrate with them and make your picks! Will your favourite win a DaDdy? You can only dream! All of this, an exciting announcement, and we hear from the listeners.

Ho-ho-ho! The holidays are almost here but Crofton is feeling a bit grinchy towards his arch podcast rivals. Ryan tries to cheer him up with talk of the Super Mario RPG Remake and the warm fuzzies it gives him. Crofton talks Spider-Man 2 and Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai, before Ryan explains to his children how to commit DUNGEON MURDER! Finally, the boys talk about how family holiday shopping works for them and how this can be a stressful time of year. Come listen!

Strap in because Crofton has a lot to get off his chest in this episode, including thoughts on the new Madame Web trailer and the Sony Spider-Verse in general. Ryan tries to convert him back to the MCU with impressions of Loki Season 2 but he might be lost to Apple TV with all its great comedies. The one thing Ryan and Crofton can agree on is how hard it is to make new friends as adults. All of this, and Crofton picks a beef with another podcast! Come listen!

Ryan is away so Crofton's daughter Gwen joins him for a special edition of Dungeons and Diapers. They give first impressions of Super Mario Bros. Wonder along with what it is like playing it as a family of four. Crofton catches Gwen up on Apple TV's Shrinking and other content that she is way too young to hear about. Gwen then takes the mic and doesn't stop as she goes through the wonder of Girl Guides and why she likes it so much. Crofton doesn't know where she gets her mic energy. All of this and an important Playstation 5 Watch 2023!

Ryan and Crofton are full of things to talk about in this extra stuffed edition of Dungeons and Diapers. First, they are back into Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty before turning on their TV and watching The Walking Dead - Darryl Dixon and The Afterparty Season 2. Then the boys get sleeping and prepare for bedtime. How to get kids to bed? Let's talk about it! All that, the Crofton Side of CORE returns, and apparently Ryan has a zombie podcast?

This week, the boys get into the Halloween spirit as Ryan cuts right to the chase and tells Crofton a spooky story that ties up nicely in the end. Crofton has a lot of balls in the air with his first impression of Cyberpunk 2077's expansion "Phantom Liberty" and its anime "Edgerunners". Finally, neither Ryan nor Crofton get snippy when discussing this week's topic: Halloween! All of this and Ryan has a surprise too!

Ryan is joined by a very real and present Crofton to discuss the upcoming Extra Life event for AvenDaDs on Friday, October 13th starting at 8 PM ET. Catch all the action at tiny.cc/watchavendads and donate if you can at tiny.cc/donateavendads. Hope to see you there!

Do you like handling poop? Cat Person Crofton and Dog Guy Ryan talk about when the best time is to get a family pet and all the pluses and minus attached. But first, Ryan gives Crofton his first impressions of Starfield and how it may have strayed too far afield from what Bethesda normally does. All that and Sea of Stars too!

It is a new school year and Crofton and Ryan are mentally preparing to talk to teachers, other parents, bus drivers and all the other adults that make school either awesome or painful. But before they do that, Spider-Mania has swept the Steers household and Ryan finally doesn't like an MCU thing. All this and Crofton gets kittens!

What goes in to planning a summer vacation? How much money is budgeted and what types of choices are made? Road trip or cottage? Staycation? The boys discuss the logistics of their summer vacations on this episode while leaving a huge chunk to discuss their mutual obsession- Baldur's Gate 3. What are they loving about the game and is it the same in multiplayer as it is solo?

Crofton and Ryan return from the woods, licking their wounds and bug bites to bring you this podcast on camping with the family. The peace of the woods allows Ryan to read books from Andy Weir while Crofton is desperate to get back to his game of Cyberpunk 2077 and watch the new season of The Witcher. All of this and Crofton bombs at stand-up comedy!

We celebrate 100 episodes of Dungeons and Diapers this week by inviting some special guests: our children! Gwen joins Crofton to discuss her adventures in Tears of the Kingdom while Kayden takes Ryan on a roller coaster ride, finally solving one of the show's long-running mysteries. In the dungeons, it is business as usual with talk of games (Dave the Diver), shows (The Bear), and tunes (Wolfie's Just Fine).

Ryan asks Crofton if he will be catching up on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which leads to a fun chat about Marvel movies, comics, and of course... Spider-Man. We've had this chat a few times as the MCU continues to balloon in content and storylines, but felt like now was a good time to chat about it since we're well into the first phase of The Multiverse Saga.

Is all screen time equal? How much should kids get? Screen time is the hot topic on this episode of Dungeons & Diapers, but space is also made to discuss Jury Duty on Amazon Prime, the latest from Nintendo, and Across the Spider-Verse too. All of this and Ryan gets a new toy!

The discussion topic for Ryan and Crofton this week is sleep. How do we get it? Why can we never get enough? Why don't kids sleep? Crofton carries this into the dungeons as he discusses Sleeping Dogs until Ryan goes Across the Spider-Verse. All this and more Zelda too!

The second of the new DaD topic series is now out, with Ryan and Crofton talking about technology and the role it plays in raising kids in 2023. But don't worry, they also find time to gush about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the hot new release! All of that and Sleeping Dogs too.

It is a new era for Dungeons and Diapers as we refresh the show with a topic for discussion every week. This week? How to set and meet your personal goals while balancing everything else in your crazy life. But it is not all different as Ryan is back to talking about his favourite book series and Crofton still can't finish God of War Ragnarok. All of this, the conclusion of Crofton's "labour arc" and some Zelda hype too! Come listen!

Crofton officially goes on strike from work, leading to a series of escalating events and interesting stories that culminate with him appearing on the national news. Also, Ryan gets a bicycle. In the Dungeons, Ryan continues his journey into reading with the latest Richard Osman mystery while Crofton continues his journey to Asgard in God of War Ragnarok. All of this and did we mention Ryan got a bike?? Come listen already!