Dungeons and Diapers

The discussion topic for Ryan and Crofton this week is sleep. How do we get it? Why can we never get enough? Why don't kids sleep? Crofton carries this into the dungeons as he discusses Sleeping Dogs until Ryan goes Across the Spider-Verse. All this and more Zelda too! Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at dad@tgistudios.com ! Intro and Outro Music Credit "Take a Chance" Kevin...

The second of the new DaD topic series is now out, with Ryan and Crofton talking about technology and the role it plays in raising kids in 2023. But don't worry, they also find time to gush about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the hot new release! All of that and Sleeping Dogs too. Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at dad@tgistudios.com ! Intro and Outro Music Cre...

It is a new era for Dungeons and Diapers as we refresh the show with a topic for discussion every week. This week? How to set and meet your personal goals while balancing everything else in your crazy life. But it is not all different as Ryan is back to talking about his favourite book series and Crofton still can't finish God of War Ragnarok. All of this, the conclusion of Crofton's "labour arc"...

Crofton officially goes on strike from work, leading to a series of escalating events and interesting stories that culminate with him appearing on the national news. Also, Ryan gets a bicycle. In the Dungeons, Ryan continues his journey into reading with the latest Richard Osman mystery while Crofton continues his journey to Asgard in God of War Ragnarok. All of this and did we mention Ryan got a...

Today, the boys discuss... finances! WAIT COME BACK! Let's ease into this: Crofton and Ryan swap Easter stories while also going over some recent games (Crofton - Midnight Suns complete and final thoughts!) and movies (Ryan - Super Mario Movie with the kids). They also realize that they have neglected talking about finances and have a quick discussion to figure out if they need to go on podcast st...

It is spring breeeeeeeak! Crofton and Ryan handle it in different ways. One jets off for Mexico and brings back tales of the land down under (sorry Australia) while the other returns to his traditional hunting grounds of the Toronto Zoo. Both of them saw lots of animals! None of which impressed Crofton as much as his new arcade machine. He has almost as much love for it that he does for Marvel's M...

Ryan and Crofton share fitness tips (?) as they do their best to better themselves. Ryan's journey through literature continues with his first non-Halo book in years and Crofton checks in with the first-ever BookWatch2023 segment. Beyond that, Crofton and Ryan do a role reversal with God of War Ragnarok (note the time stamps for spoilers) and Elden Ring. All that, and Izzy has a good week! Have a...

Crofton and Ryan are back to share parenting battle stories as the winter season means lots of future planning. The only thing they want to plan is to play games like God of War Ragnarok (Crofton) and watch TV like Shrinking or The Last of Us (Ryan). All of this and Crofton finally excavates Hob's Barrow. Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at dad@tgistudios.com ! Intro and Out...

It is a new year so Crofton tries to better himself through exercise (not going well) and reading (going much better). He reflects on the Thursday Murder Club, a cozy whodunit, and on Avatar 2, a big budget James Cameron done it. Kayden finally let's Ryan visit LEGO Land and Crofton cameos on the Inn of Gamers. All that and date night discourse! Come listen! Have a question or comment for the show...

Ryan and Crofton ring in the New Year and share war stories of their family Christmases. They talk about their new toys, including Mario and Rabbids teaming up and Deathloop doing its death looping. Also, Crofton got a Steam Deck! Huzzah! And Ryan will help him set it up for success. Huzzah! All of this, and some feedback on the Daddies. Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at d...

Roll out the red carpet and put on your best attire, it is time for the Dungeons and Diapers awards. Who will take home the hardware? What is the Best Movie Ryan Saw This Year? What was the Best TV show he saw? And who will win some of the more prestigious awards like Best Game That Crofton Played? There is only one way to find out. Press play on the season finale and enjoy the Daddies! Have a que...

On the last regular episode of 2022 - before the Daddies (don't Google that) - Ryan and Crofton regroup to talk about what they are up to. Ryan explains how much Spider-Man is in Marvel's Midnight Suns while Crofton goes full "art house" finishing Pentiment before moving on to Disco Elysium. All this and holiday prep is in full swing! Don't forget to tell us your picks for the Daddies! Have a ques...

Strap in folks. While sickness has ravaged their respective households, Crofton and Ryan have had plenty of time for shows, movies and video games. Ryan breaks down the latest blockbuster in God of War: Ragnarok, while Crofton gushes over art house darling Pentiment. They talk about Netflix's Arcane, preparing for Christmas, and when your daughter video game dumps you. Have a question or comment f...

Ryan and Crofton exchange Halloween 2022 war stories on this episode of Dungeons and Diapers. Did they survive? What was their cut of candy? How much do they permit their progeny to partake in at once? The Dungeons are full of Disney this week with Crofton gushing about Andor while Ryan talks She-Hulk and Reboot. Not to be confused with rebooting She-Hulk. All of this plus God of War too! Oh, and...

Crofton had to step out of the co-host chair this week, but luckily Travis was able to stop by! We chat about his Extra Life journey through Elden Ring and Bloodborne, while we look forward to the big AvenDaDs event on Friday, October 21st. Moving into the Diapers section, we chat about the prep for Halloween, with costumes and parties. All that and Crofton pops in from time to time to update us o...

Your Dream Daddy Duo are back for a new episode. One of them is feeling sick. Let's see if you can guess which one. Here's a hint: it is the one that sounds like death warmed over. Hey that would make a good episode title! This episode, the boys talk Monkey Island - both returning to and the secret of. They also re-introduce the AvenDaDs for Extra Life, this time hitting the high seas. All of this...

Ryan and Crofton are going back to school... well at least their kids are! It is the first week back and your hosts exchange notes. Both Ryan and Crofton have been playing through JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and share impressions thus far. Will they make it to the end? Crofton introduces a new segment as he deep dives into an old gaming favourite. This time? Sierra adventure game series Quest for...

As promised, Crofton and Ryan are ready to spoiler chat about Spider-Man: No Way Home! With the film newly released on streaming platforms (at least in Canada), we go over what we liked and what Crofton hated about the film. 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 C...

Vacations draw to a close in this late summer edition of DaD. Crofton and Ryan exchange notes on their respective road trips including an in-depth discussion of arcades and video game tourism. Did Crofton buy Xenoblade Chronicles 3? Has Ryan ever watched sitcom classic Cheers? All that and Izzy goes to her first wedding and parties all night. Oh, and a fun surprise for Crofton and listeners to kic...

The boys are on vacation! At the same time! But not together! You get what we mean right? Anyway, what is a geek vacation without a geek vacation game? Crofton goes through an existential crisis filled with anime, RPGs, and full priced Switch games in an era of Xbox Game Pass. As Ryan talks him down, he must deal with the Nicolas Cage of it all that is going on in his head. Add to that some fun Da...

Well COVID finally caught up to one of our intrepid hosts - find out which one and how they handled it with tons of kid content, from board games (King of Tokyo), to movies (Raya and Big Hero 6), to TV shows for adults (Abbott Elementary). Meanwhile, the non-COVID host shared his summertime scary story with impressions of horror video game The Quarry. All this and more on a packed episode! Come li...

Crofton and Ryan are back, after a small break, to exchange notes on all the geekery that crosses their paths. This is a bit of a greatest hits episode as it includes an Obi-Wan inspired Star Wars discussion, a how to get your kid into games sidebar, and Ryan pool jokes. It is not all retreads however as Ryan brings the projectile vomit from his son's soccer game and Crofton underlines the nuances...

It's almost summer, and for parents of young kids that means figuring out childcare. Crofton and Ryan talk about this and some of the big summer TV releases, notably Stranger Things Season 4 on Netflix (no spoilers). All of this and Ryan and family go to the zoo! Come listen! Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at dad@tgistudios.com ! Intro and Outro Music Credit "Take a Chance...

Ryan and Crofton take a break from the games (following Crofton's critically acclaimed visit to The Gamer's Inn) to talk about TV and movies - notably Doctor Strange and his crazy multiverse experiences (slight spoilers marked below if you're looking to avoid) and the kids of Big Mouth and their hormonal adventures. It is then story time, as Crofton shares a story of bouncy castles and Ryan, a tal...

Ryan and Crofton have had it rough lately - for different reasons. They are here to talk about them and work through their complicated emotions. Don't worry though, here to help them is the wonderful world of Marvel Comics which they enjoyed through Spider-Man No Way Home, Moon Knight on Disney Plus, and the Guardians of the Galaxy video game. Thoughts are shared, laughs exchanged. Add to that som...