Dungeons and Diapers

Crofton brings the sweets and Ryan brings the treats this week on Dungeons and Diapers as they discuss sugar and their kids. Beyond those treats, Crofton recommends some great games in Rematch and Dungeons of Hinterberg whereas Ryan rolls credits on Andor and Expedition 33 . Come listen! Discussion Start - Intro 8:31 - Dungeons 1:13:54 - Sweets and Treats Have a question or comment for the show? E...

This week the boys are finally disciplined enough to focus on a hot topic: how to discipline your kids. They swap strategies and share meltdowns. But before that, they fight the supernatural with Ryan's thoughts on the latest zombie thriller - 28 Years Later - and Crofton's musings on the state of KPOP Demon Hunting . All of that and Ryan visits the ER in The Pitt while Crofton updates the unfortu...

Today Ryan and Crofton go the dentist. House of horror or necessary evil? That is the question. The boys regale with stories of kids and teeth. But those are not the only stories, as Ryan supports his kids in opening a business and then blowing their earnings at the racetrack. Meanwhile, Crofton is itching to talk about Clair Obscur and the Nintendo Switch 2. Oh, and itching because he has lice. C...

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 Cro...

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! Discuss...

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! Discussion Sta...

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 Midnig...

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 li...

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 o...

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 W...

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 h...

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! Have a question...

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 mo...

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! Discussion Start – Setting up the Daddies 8:04 – The Dungeon Awards 1:01:37 – The Diaper Awar...

‘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 u...

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...

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...

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 Osma...

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...

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! Have 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 Attribu...

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. Welc...

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! Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at d...

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 spee...

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 vacatio...

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 t...