Dad Needs To Talk

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...

I finally watched Slow Horses on Apple TV and it was such a good watch. I saw all 5 available seasons which is 30 episodes total in under a week. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:35) What is Slow Horses (10:15) Story Spoilers begin (23:22) Season recaps (28:10) Wrap up______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https:/...

I hope you are well! I wanted to share some thankful thoughts for anyone who might come across this.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/

Yo I am back! It has been a very crazy month so its time to catch up. Life was crazy but I got to watch some cool shows. After a short recap of health and car issues, I dive into what I watched like Task, Bugonia, Mare of Easttown and more. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (12:25) Manga highlights (14:37) Summer Anime check in (16:20) Game news TV Talk (19:15) Task (25:30) Chainsaw Man Reze...

I saw the movie 100 meters which is from the same creator as Orb on the Movements of the Earth (Uoto). If you have that competitive spirit or were a former athlete, this movie is a must watch. (00:00) General thoughts(9:10) Story Spoilers______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInst...

It has been a busy last month. Life gave us some sickly surprises, so its time to catch up. Hospital visits, Silksong, The Long Walk and lots more to discuss today. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk Game Talk (15:00) Nintendo Direct (21:55) PlayStation State of Play (30:00) Hollow Knight Silksong (44:33) Palfarm and Ananta Movies and Anime (46:30) The Long Walk (53:22) Peacemaker S2 (55:52) D...

This episode of Dad Needs To Talk as I was waiting for Silksong to release I had a few things I wanted to catch up on. I played Sword of the Sea, watched Pantheon and Dark Winds and tried out Land of Monsters. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (08:08) Support Wake the Dead comic Game Talk (10:30) Silksong anticipation (14:50) Upcoming games (17:00) Sword of the Sea TV Talk (21:15) Pantheon (3...

We are back! Its been a busy few weeks, kids are back in school and I have some cool new shows to talk about. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:40) Back to School and Life Talk News (09:20) Made in Abyss movie announced (10:50) Akane Banashi anime Game Talk (12:25) Battlefield 6 and Hell is Us demos TV Talk (21:30) Common Side Effects (26:36) DEPT Q (33:27) The Lazarus Project (44:00) Kura Revolving Su...

Life has been very chaotic lately and I honestly just need to talk into this podcast void. Early part of the show is talking through the chaos and some things that have helped me to keep going. Later in the show I dive into the Fantastic 4 movie and some new manga like Almark, Tree of Life and other things. Timestamps (00:00) Life Talk (21:55) Donkey Kong Bananza (25:45) Smoke Apple TV Show (28:08...

Hero Organization is a series I have enjoyed over this past year. It recently hit 31 chapters and I caught up. So I figured this was a great time to highlight this hidden gem. Series is on mangaplus app Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:00) What is Hero Organization (03:55) Plot discussion (06:25) Supporting cast (08:40) Cool mechs and factions (11:20) Story building______________________________Follow...

After 5 years Kaiju No 8 manga has come to an end. With 129 chapters across 16 volumes it has been a up and down journey. I wanted to talk through my thoughts on the series as a whole from start to the final chapter. Obviously SPOILERS so enjoy.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToT...

It has been a very strange last 7 days. Recent losses, close calls in other situations have taken its toll on me mentally. I start the show talking through some things. Then I use some recent movies I saw to help shape a conversation about us as a person at our core. I hope you can take something from this episode. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (07:15) Community thanks Omar and Lisa (12:1...

Tower Dungeon is finally out in English print this week. Lets see what this series is about. Published by Kodansha Story and Art by Tsutomu Nihei I read this via DRC from Netgalley and the Kmanga App______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnee...

Welcome back! This episode I briefly vent about a situation with my daughters basketball team. Then I dive into my review of the game Antro which is a rythm runner from a Barcelona studio. The back half of the show is a deep dive into whats coming for the Summer Anime season. The game code was provided by Gatera studio for review purposes. Timestamps (00:00) Intro & Life Talk Game Talk (11:00)...

Check out my thoughts on this fun and creative puzzle platformer named Ruffy And The Riverside. I reviewed the game on PlayStation 5. Please check out the video version on my YouTube channel for a great look at gameplay. Developer: Zockrates Laboatories UGPlatforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch and PCPrice: $19.99Release Date: June 26thDeveloper interviewhttps://www.nettosgameroom.com/2025/06/inter...

Im back to dive into a few cool things I have watched, read and more. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk Game Talk (03:00) What Im playing and news Movies & TV (06:45) Ballerina (10:15) The Expanse (14:20) KPop Demon Hunters (17:35) The Brilliant Healers New Life in the Shadows Manga (21:05) Spy x Family ch 112-118 (24:37) Akane Banashi ch 148-163 (32:42) Outro_____________________________...