Dad Needs To Talk

This episode we catch up on all the movies and shows I watched during the month of June. Some left a better impression than others. Then I dive into all the gaming topics from playing 007 First Light, to Steam Machine Price and potential upcoming Xbox Studio closures. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (06:30) Game Talk starts (07:03) Adventures of Elliot demo (08:59) 007 First Light (12:39) G...

So many games were revealed over this past week. I even had to record twice in order get it all squeezed in for yall. Lets dive into some of the highlights across the big game streams during the Summer Game Fest window. I will go through the games in announcement order. I am timestamping stuff I had more to say about. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (09:55) Game Talk (12:35) Nintendo Direct...

This week is a short but fun episode. I talk about the new Spider Noir series on Prime, then dive into a new movie called Tuner that I really enjoyed. The I end the show talking about the upcoming NBA Finals and games I need to catch up on. Timestamps (00:00) Life and Laundry talk (07:30) Game events plans (08:30) Spider Noir Prime TV Series (14:21) Tuner Movie (21:35) Why I enjoy Movie Theaters (...

School is out and graduations are in the air. Its been another busy couple of weeks between school ending and going to family graduation. I also talk about some of the shows and movies I have checked out. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (07:00) Summer Prep (13:15) Niece Graduation (20:30) Game Talk (23:13) Regular Show is back (24:50) In The Grey (26:17) Mandalorian and Grogu (27:27) I Love...

K Manga is an app from Kodansha that has one of the biggest catelogs of manga series in the world. As we approach its 3 year anniversary I wanted to talk about the app and a few changes that could help it reach greater heights. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:30) Kodansha catalog (08:30) How KManga Works (14:00) Consistency and Structure (19:00) Meeting in the Middle (21:00) Final Thoughts __________...

This week I have lots to catch up on! Wife and I went to go see the Michael Jackson movie last week. Then I dive into my time with Pragmata, Replaced and all the recent Xbox news. Then I touch on Invincible season 4 before ending the show talking about Kagurabachi anime news and the Spring Anime I am keeping up with. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (10:12) Michael Movie (14:15) Game News (1...

This is a long overdue discussion but sometimes the wait works out for the best. After the premier of the anime this week, I dove back into The Warrior Princess and The Barbaric King aka The Barbarians Bride. I discuss the series as a whole including the anime premier and manga thoughts. I have read up to chapter 22 as of recording. Timestamps(00:00) Intro (02:00) What is this series about? (04:30...

We are in April already and I am back to catch up on lots of stuff. I talk about new spring anime, recent TV shows I watched and talk about the recent price increases in gaming. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (11:00) Game Talk (13:50) PS5 Price Increase (30:20) TV Talk (30:35) Paradise Season 2 (32:50) Reacher (35:50) For All Mankind and NASA Artemis 2 (37:40) Anime Talk (40:30) Daemon of...

Growing up I was always fascinated with space. And that has continued to be an interest of mine into adulthood and becoming a parent. Im glad I finally got to check out For All Mankind and I had 4 seasons worth of show to enjoy once I got going. TV Show: For All Mankind Streaming: Apple TV Timestamps(00:00) Intro(01:15) What is this show about (04:30) Family and Legacy (09:00) Music Matters (10:09...

This month is the 5th Anniversary of Dad Needs To Talk. Manga is one of the main things I am best known for. I wanted to look back at how much I have learned about the world of manga as I have been on this journey.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.insta...

Im a little late but this episode I celebrate 5 years of Dad Needs To Talk. We take a little trip down memory lane and reflect on the journey. Then I dive into my time with Pokemon Pokopia and wrap things up talking about the Hoppers Movie. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:01) Reflecting on 5 years (12:25) Life Talk (16:40) Pokemon Pokopia (31:00) Game Talk (32:20) Hoppers Movie (36:25) Final Thoughts...

Today we dive into a drama thriller series called Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow volume 1. Published by: Kodansha Story by: Hajime Inoryu Art by: Shota Ito ARC provided by Netgalley and Kodansha ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadn...

We are already at the end of February! Today we celebrate 30 years of Pokemon. I talk about the reveal of Pokemon Wind and Waves and reflect on my history with the series. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (03:00) Pokemon Pokopia (06:45) Pokeon Winds and Waves Reveal (11:10) Gale of Darkness (12:12) FireRed and LeafGreen (15:40) My Pokemon Journey (19:00) Pokemon Crystal memories (24:45) Serebii and early...

I finally dove into Galaxias! I start with talking about volume 1 and later in the episode I dive into the series up to the current chapter 32. Story and Art by Ao Hatesaka Published by Kodansha Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:50) What is Galaxias? (06:45) Volume 1 discussion (10:00) Beyond volume 1 (14:50) Schedule concerns ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk....

We have lots of fun stuff to talk about this week! I saw an early showing of the new animated movie GOAT and there were tons of cool announcements form that Playstation State of Play this week. I talk about the games in order of the state of play but wont timestamp for every single one. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:15) Gifts from my wife (03:00) Anniversary tease (05:10) GOAT Movie (10:15) PlaySta...

This episode I dive into a couple of cool things I watched in Wonder Man and Arco. Then I talk about playing the demo for Pragmata and all other recent game news. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (6:30) Wonder Man (16:25) Arco Movie (26:40) Arco SPOILERS Game Talk (32:25) General Game News (35:55) High Guard (42:04) Pragmata Demo (50:40) Nintendo Partner Showcase (55:00) Horizon Hunters Gath...

With the anime coming later this year, I finally checked out the first 3 volumes of the manga for The Kept Man of the Princess Knight Timestamps (00:00) Intro(04:00) What is the series about? (09:00) Story discussion (20:10) Final Thoughts______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkIns...

This episode of Dad Needs To Talk, while many of us have been stuck inside due to our yearly winter storm, I have been enjoying the down time. As we near the end of January it is a great time to catch yall up on the games Ive played and shows and movies Ive been enjoying. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk Game Talk (02:40) General game thoughts (05:00) Escape from Ever After (06:25) Is This S...

Today I wanted to talk about Divine Incursions Volume 1. It has a very interesting premise but knowing the series short run is a little cause for concern. Story and Art by Kouya Ashitaka Published by Yen Press ARC provided by Yen Press and Edelweiss ______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNee...

With the Volume1 release in Japan today, I wanted to highlight this new series and share my thoughts after reading the 16 available chapters. Story and Art by: Ei YamanoPublished by: Weekly Shonen Jump______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadn...

2025 is over and it was another rollercoaster year! This episode I look back on the year and life lessons Ive learned. I also dive into some of my favorite media of the year. Timestamps (00:00) Intro & Life Talk (11:00) Podcast reflections (16:07) Game Talk (40:13) Movie Talk (47:30) TV Talk (52:17) Mayor of Kingstown (55:10) Anime Talk (1:08:20) Manga Talk (01:14:45) Final Thoughts __________...

Just talking about Young Magazine contest winners and Jump Festa 2026 and other recent anime news. ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/

This episode I talk about why I enjoyed Marty Supreme. I also talk about why I find comfort still going to the theatres. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:50) Why I love going to the movies (07:27) Marty Supreme General Thoughts (12:00) Movies Spoilers (21:41) Final Thoughts (22:12) So many theatres (23:15) Fandango Subscription______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.c...

I simply wanted to show some love to this show. Tojima Wants To Be A Kamen Rider speaks to me despite not knowing much about Kamen Rider. Just want to do my small part to put it on people radar. At time of recording the show is at episode 12.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk...

This week we catch up on a few game reveals and announcements. I share thoughts on the game awards reveals and also talk about the recent Hollow Knight Silksong DLC and series updates. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (04:50) TV and Movie updates(10:35) Upcoming plans (11:25) Silksong Sea of Sorrow Revealed (15:30) Marathon dev update (19:20) Game Awards Winners (23:11) Game Reveals and Upda...