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DaD 129 – Toys

DaD 129 – Toys

‘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!

DaD 128 – Extra Curriculars

DaD 128 – Extra Curriculars

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!

DaD 127 – Homework

DaD 127 – Homework

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.

DaD 126 – State of Gaming 2024

DaD 126 – State of Gaming 2024

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!

DaD 125 – AvenDaDs Assemble

DaD 125 – AvenDaDs Assemble

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! 

DaD 123 – Summer Vacations 2024

DaD 123 – Summer Vacations 2024

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!

DaD 122 – Summer Camp

DaD 122 – Summer Camp

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!

DaD 121 – Road Trips

DaD 121 – Road Trips

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!