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DaD 135 – Movies

DaD 135 – Movies

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!

DaD 134 – And One More Thing…

DaD 134 – And One More Thing…

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.

DaD 133 – Advocacy

DaD 133 – Advocacy

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!

DaD 132 – Chatting About Complicated Stuff

DaD 132 – Chatting About Complicated Stuff

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!

DaD 131 – Fears

DaD 131 – Fears

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!

DaD Special Edition – Crofton Side of CORE

DaD Special Edition – Crofton Side of CORE

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!

DaD 130 – Resolutions

DaD 130 – Resolutions

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!

DaD Special Edition – 4th Annual Daddies

DaD Special Edition – 4th Annual Daddies

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!

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!