Dad Needs To Talk

Its been a few weeks but I am back with another hopefully topic called growing in the shadows. Sometimes we have to do work behind the scenes to prepare for things to come. I discuss this from a conversation I had with my middle son recently who also literally grows up in the shadows of his older siblings. Then in the back half I discuss the new Assassins Creed game, the Xbox and Playstation drama...

Time is one of the most precious and irreplaceable things in the world. This episode I talk about some moments where I had to do what was best for my time. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (21:49) Main Topic, Value Your Time (31:15) Selfish Time (39:10) Use That PTO (46:00) Cant Consume it All (49:00) Shows Im watching (58:00) New Anime (01:02:40) Gaming News (01:08:15) Wrap Up and Outro ___...

Today I wanted to send some encouragement to others, especially younger people like my kids to give things their all and do the best they can while the opportunity is there. Even though part of this is speaking from a sports/athletic perspective, I hope that what I say can be applied to other things you are doing, including working a job and parenting. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (06:55...

After the amazing anime for Frieren finished, I decided to jump over to reading the manga. I ended up catching up in a day and had to talk about it. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:00) Anime thoughts (06:30) Manga spoilers chapter 61-127 (29:30) Outro ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadne...

This episode I celebrate and reflect on the 3rd anniversary of the podcast. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (12:35) Upgraded some toys (17:30) Year 3 reflection (43:30) Wrap Up and Outro ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk....

This episode I talk about the passing of Akira Toriyama and the impact that Dragon Ball and his others works had on my life. Later in the show I share my thoughts on Dune Part 2 and dive into other things I have been enjoying lately. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (06:39) Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama Legacy (20:25) What Im playing, reading watching (30:45) Mashel manga final thoughts (33...

As I approach another year mark for the podcast I have to speak on my internal battle. I have found myself becoming more anxious recently and it might be mostly self induced. This episode I talk through my thoughts and how I am trying to find peace with myself while still trying to find balance this creative outlet. ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: ht...

I checked out the manga, Rainbow: The Seven From Block 2 Cell 6 from author George Abe. This is a story of brotherhood that began in a juvenile reformatory with 7 young men and follows them across a decade of time. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (03:00) Series Discussion (23:55) SPOILER thoughts (29:40) Wrap up and outro ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: htt...

This episode I take a trip down memory lane. Its been 10 years since the day when Gamestop fired me. I talk about the incident itself, how life has changed since and even go back to the beginning of how my overall journey with the company began. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:30) What Happened? (09:30) My Gamestop Origins (19:40) The Barbershop Meeting (27:00) Reflecting (33:50) Wrap up and Outro __...

This episode there is alot of life talk to catch up on. I got a new car, my kids had middle school basketball championship games and so much more. In the back half I also talk about a new anime called Ninja Kamui and give some manga updates. Timestamps (00:00) Intro & Life Talk (06:06) New Car (18:17) Kids championships (28:08) PS Portal coming (31:30) Xbox updates (34:50) Ninja Kamui episode...

This episode I talk on the subject of Simple Taste. Sometimes we know there are better things out there but there is a comfort to things are are like junk food where its not the best but its decent. For this topic I share thoughts on the movie American Fiction and the game Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League. I also touch on some upcoming manga that caught my interest. Timestamps (00:00) Intro a...

This week I talk about the recent Playstation State of Play and recent Xbox rumors going around. I also share thoughts on the movie Argylle and the manga Gazing at the Star Next Door. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (06:15) Playstation State of Play (19:15) Thoughts on Last of Us 2 documentary (23:30) Xbox rumors (28:00) Gazing at the Star Next Door volume 1 (29:40) Manga Browsing (36:39) Argyllle Movie...

This episode of the podcast I catch up on life from the last couple of weeks. Then I dive into the the amazing Prince of Persia The Lost Crown game from the team behind Rayman Legends. Also I share 1st thoughts on the Palworld and how its taken the internet by storm. Later in the show I catch up on some manga and anime I have been watching. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (11:40) Game Talk...

This episode I finally get to say my thoughts on the Suicide Squad game from my alpha playtest a couple months ago. This lead to my main topic of how quickly people online jump to conclusions with only a piece of the information. Later in the show I also talk about Prince of Persia new game demo and some of my Winter Anime I am enjoying so far. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk Manga (06:50)...

Steel of the Celestial Shadows follows a samurai who cant directly touch metal objects. Story & Art by: Daruma Matsuura Published by: Viz Media

2024 has just began and its already hit me and my family hard. So I went back in time and watched the now 10 year old Interstellar for the first time. Sometimes not watching a movie at release pays off years later in a time when you really need it. ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadne...

Another year has passed which means its time to reflect. This has become a yearly tradition where on New Years Eve I reflect on my life and the podcast from the year. I hope yall enjoy this walk down memory lane to put 2023 behind me and move forward. Thank You for another year of support. ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstot...

This episode I take a look at my favorite anime and manga that I got to check out this year. Lots of choices and I see my backlog just got even longer. Hope you enjoy this episode and hopefully find something new to check out. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (03:40) Manga Favorites (20:10) Anime Favorites (45:00) Year look back (58:20) Final thoughts and outro ______________________________ If you enjoy...

This episode I dive into my favorite Movies and TV Shows that I watched this year. Hope you find some potential recommendations that you enjoy. Timestamps (00:00) Intro Favorite Movies (04:00) Number 10 Movie (05:35) Number 9 Movie (08:25) Number 8 Movie (10:20) Number 7 Movie (13:40) Number 6 Movie (17:50) Number 5 Movie (18:50) Number 4 Movie (21:40) Number 3 Movie (24:45) Number 2 Movie (26:46)...

Its that time of year to reflect on our favorite games that came out. This episode I share my favorite new and old games I played this year. I also dive into the big news headlines and look ahead to early 2024 releases. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (03:40) Recap of notable releases (13:35) Demos (20:10) Older games I played (25:30) Games I didnt finished My Top 5 (32:50)Number 5 (36:16) Number 4 (42:0...

I share thoughts on the Apple TV series Severance. 9 episodes long SciFi, Drama, Thriller Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Show description (10:15) SPOILER discussion ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.c...

This episode I talk about waiting to consume certain things like games, tv shows and other media. Timestamps (00:00)Intro and life talk (06:36) Waiting to dive in (28:50) What Im watching and reading ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedst...

Barry is streaming on HBO Max Timestamps (00:00) Intro (09:12) Spoilers begin ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/

This episode I talk about my rough week I had life wise but finding some peace going to the movies solo. I have struggled with making sure I have consistent me time, but perhaps escaping to the theatre my be my safe haven. That leads into discussions of The Boy and The Hero movie, along with Godzilla Minus One. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (00:50) Life talk and busy father (25:00) The theatre is my sa...

I share my thoughts on 2 recent romance series I checked out. Pass the Monster Meat, Milady and How to Treat a Lady Knight Right. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:25) Pass the Monster Meat, Milady (10:24) How to Treat a Lady Knight Right ______________________________ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk Follo...