Dad Needs To Talk

Im back! I start this episode with a conversation about disconnecting from feeling the need to be part of the current conversation of all the ongoing shows, games and manga. Then I discuss my thoughts after playing several hours of Assassins Creed Shadows and touch on the Nintendo Direct. I also dive into thoughts on Severance, Invincible and a couple of manga like Akane Banashi and Maison and the...

We are at another milestone, 4 years of podcasting! It is so wild for me to think back on doing this for that long. Alot of time and life has happened since this all began, so lets talk about it. I also talk about some new game demoes I tried today and some new things I watched. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:00) Podcast Anniversary (09:55) Life talk Game Talk (13:52) Antro Demo Impressions (15:50)...

This episode I catch up some of the games, movies and shows I have checked out in the last week. I recap the Texas highschool basketball championships from this weekend and talk about my new One Plus 12 phone. Next with games, my son Vash and I got back into gaming on the Switch this past week. Playing more Mario Wonder, Yoshi Wolly World, Pepper Grinder and a new game called MainFrames. I also sh...

While many things in life are out of our hands, being as informed as possible is a great step to staying ahead and prepared for the unknown nature of life. This week we had to deal with a bomb threat warning at my kids school. Thankfully everyone is ok and this had me reflecting on a few things. My wife and I have been pretty involved with the school staff within the district we live in for many y...

This episode I talk about the manga Longing for Home. This is a apocalyptic distopian series that follows Taurou after he awakens 500 years in the future. We follow his journey of discovering the world as he makes his journey home. Story and Art by Yoshihiro YamadaI read the series on K manga app/website ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dad...

This episode I wanted to recap some of my highlights from the February 2025 Playstation State of Play and discuss some anime and manga Ive enjoyed this week. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (02:25) Playstation State of Play (25:23) Anime and TV Manga(29:25) Shonen Jump manga (30:20) The Marshal King (33:47) Lets Take a Walk in Another World (35:05) Longing for Home (38:20) Wrap up and Outro...

This episode I wanted to give a very cozy reading recommendation. Isekai Walking aka Lets Take a Walk in Another World is just what I needed this week. I read almost 60 chapters in the last few days. Story and Art by Kei Ogawa Original Light Novel by Hito Aruku Read on K Manga app/website ______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.s...

I had plenty of shows and stuff to discuss so we are doing a little catch up episode. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life talk (04:50) Game Talk TV Talk (09:09) Severance S2 spoilers (11:21) Paradise Hulu spoilers (15:05) Night Agent season 2 (19:15) Silo season 2 Anime (26:00) Winter anime updates (28:20) The Most Notorious Talker anime Manga (34:38) Viz got Kingdom (38:20) Shonen Jump quick though...

I have been reading the Witch and the Mercenary on the K manga app this week and had to talk about it. Its a dark fantasy series that follows the adventure of a Mercenary named Zig and a Witch named Siasha. Manga by Miyagi Makoto Light Novel Story by Chohokiteki Kaeru & Character design by Kanase Bench Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:30) What is the Witch and the Mercenary? (08:55) Zig and Siasha...

We are at the end of January already, after a whirlwind month to start off 2025. I needed to record to give myself and hopefully you a little distraction and to catch up on some gaming and anime thoughts. First off I got an awesome birthday gift to talk about, then we dive into game talk and later discuss the Winter anime shows on my radar so far. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and life talk (07:15) Wat...

If you are looking for some good wholesome adult romance then listen to my thoughts on Takahashi from the Bike Shop. Story and Art by Arare Matsumushi Published by Yen Press ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If...

I checked out the manga Dog and Punching Bags. This was just 11 chapters long. Story and Art by: Kaori Ozaki Published by: Kodansha Timestamps (00:00) Intro and general discussion (09:05) Story Spoilers (14:20) Final thoughts ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram:...

A new year is upon us, so I figured it would be fun to look ahead at the things I am excited and curious about for this upcoming year. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (04:30) Games (5:25) GTA6 (07:25) Nintendo Switch 2 (11:30) Hollow Knight Silksong (13:20) Xbox year (15:45) Ubisoft in trouble (18:25) Bungie and Marathon (19:35) Other games I want (22:25) TV Shows 2025 (30:30) Movies 2025 (33:32) Anime 2...

Another year has come and gone. Lots has happened but alot has remained the same. Lets lookback on whats happened. I discuss life and the podcast, then later I discuss some things I enjoyed watching, reading and playing. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:40) Life reflections (31:15) Podcast thoughts (38:45) Gaming (01:02:15) Movies (01:08:15) TV Shows (01:14:38) Anime (01:21:40) Manga (01:30:10) Game T...

After almost a year it was time to revisit this series. Thanks to Viz for having all the chapters on the Viz app/site so it made it easy and convenient to catch up. This is full of spoilers up to the end of Volume 4 or chapter 34. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:42) Spoiler discussion begins ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsk...

School will be out for winter break soon but I still have shows to talk about before the kids overtake the house. I share thoughts on Cross, The Madness and The Morning Show. I also dive into a game called Minit and talk about few new manga I have read recently. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Family talk (05:20) Quick News highlights (06:45) manga talk (11:11) Minit and game talk TV Talk (18:40) The...

It is the 10th Anniversary of the Video Game Awards and it brought lots of surprises to celebrate the occasion. Lets look back and discuss the awards and reveals that happened. ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/...

I have returned! Life been very busy the last few weeks but I wanted to catch up and talk about some stuff I been checking out recently. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (09:25) Thanks for supporting Game Talk (14:30) Game news (16:15) Children of Morta What Im Watching (22:00) No anime (22:40) Wicked movie (26:10) This is Us season 1 Manga (38:50) Shimazaki in the Land of Peace volume 1 (41...

This week we talk about The Penguin HBO series and some games Im playing. Then later in the show I share final thoughts on some manga I finished recently. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (12:00) Game talk (cuphead & minit) (18:00) The Penguin HBO series Manga Talk (26:10) Blood on the Tracks series end (33:00) My Home Hero Part 2 (47:00) Wrap up and Outro ______________________________...

This is an unexpected episode this week as I planned to take the week off but the stars aligned after I went to see this classic movie from the early 2000s. Lets talk about Metropolis and my thoughts on it. ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you e...

Life has been busy and stressful but I return to talk of the great manga Ive read and other things recently. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (10:40) Game Talk (18:00) TV Talk (20:45) Welcome To Demon School Iruma October Manga (24:00) Resenter One Shot (29:36) Manhole Volume 1 (33:11) Leviathan Volume 1 (37:52) Snowball Earth Volume 3 (40:37) Blade & Bastard Volume 1 (44:34) Otaku Vampi...

Welcome back! This episode I dive into community parenting. This is a subject I have wanted to talk about for a while. As a father of 5, we stay very busy and often times need help to keep it all going. I share moments of needing help and also giving help, along with other stories Hope you enjoy this episode. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:28) Community Parenting (14:40) Set boundaries (18:00) Respe...

This episode I talk about my 3 trips to the movies last weekend. I got to see and will share thoughts on The Wild Robot, Transformers One and Look Back. Later in the show I also dive into my thoughts on Astro Royale. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (14:00) TV and Game News (20:45) Weekend Movies (22:07) The Wild Robot (30:28) Transformers One (42:00) Look Back (47:10) Viz Manga announcement...

I read alot of great manga in September and wanted to share. Digital Review Copies provided by Viz Media, Kodansha, Yen Press Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:13) Im the Grim Reaper (05:15) Tank Chair (09:02) Tougen Anki: Lengend of the Cursed Blood (14:07) From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (21:10) Trillion Game (27:15) Ichi The Witch (28:27) Shiba Inu Rooms (30:18) Hero Organization (32:20...

We are back for another episode. This time I catch up on some recent game news and announcements, then we take a look at what anime is coming in Fall season. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (05:00) 400 subs milestone (07:15) Manga content plans Game Talk (11:30) Playstation State of Play news (20:20) Metaphor Re Fantazio demo out now (21:01) Assassins Creed Shadows delayed (23:43) Playing C...