Trevor Alexander & Jeff Smalley

New Dad Gaming

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Each week the New Dads walk through their experiences both as fathers and gamers. With precious limited time for gaming, the Dads talk about what games they’re playing and what fatherhood has thrown at them this week.

Author

Trevor Alexander & Jeff Smalley

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Leisure

Podcast website

newdadgaming.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

New Dad Gaming - Episode 127 - Surviving the Game Against Kid Savants 25.01.2019

This week, one dad has undertaken a massive road trip in space with Elite: Dangerous Distant Worlds 2, another's kids get a taste of Link to the Past and Mega Man, and the dads cower at the thought of a Dad vs. Kid Gaming Tournament. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Brad, who's 8 year old daughter used her immense Overwatch skill to save her team and the match…and that's just one...

New Dad Gaming - Gaming Dad Awards 2018 18.01.2019

It's time to wrap the year that's past! But we're fathers, we haven't played all the latest and greatest! So these awards are for the best games that dad's played this year. Not all new titles, but not a bad one among them. See you next episode! *sound effects used from freesound.org and soundbible.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 125 - Dad and in Person 11.12.2018

This week, it's a special episode! The dads are in the same studio for the first time look back at the year, and get excited for the next! The show will go on a brief holiday hiatus, but be back in full swing in the new year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 124 - Switch-ing to WarFrame 29.11.2018

This week, another proud moment as a kid completes his first Mario Kart race, we're talking iPads in schools, and how a small Switch as one dad in love with WarFrame. This weeks victory goes to Gaming Dad Wutang, who made a big gaming impact for his son by introducing him to a little gaming place he knows:http://bit.ly/gdvw124 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 123 - Golden Moments 24.11.2018

Big, big news for one gaming dad as his oldest unlocks a big happy life achievement, while the other dads kid's achievement is....interesting. Otherwise the dads revisit Fallout 4 in the wake of Fallout 76. This weeks Victory comes from Gaming Dad Norm-i-poyk-keus, who may not have gotten the in game trophy, but may have gotten the best possible trophy anyways. http://bit.ly/gdvw123 --- Send in a...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 122 - Save a Dad, Play a Cowboy 08.11.2018

It's here! One dad's copy of Red Dead Redemption 2 has finally arrived and he gives his impressions of the cowboy sim. Both dads tried out the PSVR release of Tetris Effect, and they walk through the disastrous Diablo Immortal announcement. This weeks Victory comes from Gaming Dad Jason Anthony, who capture the EXACT moment his little guy discovered that you can in fact die in some games: http://b...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 121 - Why Why Gaming Why 31.10.2018

This week, one dad has officially entered the "Why" phase, a kid get his introduction to Hearthstone and to StarCraft 2, throwing the dads into a nostalgic trip.  This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the week goes to Conner Roe, for starting his 3 1/2 year old's gaming "Journey":http://bit.ly/GDVW121 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 120 - Doomed to Red Dead No Man's Sky 23.10.2018

This week, one dad get's over his "Doom"ed state and gets back into the stars, while another waits breathless for his trip back to a time of Cowboys. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the week goes to Heath Vance, for showing his son the Virtual Realities of life: http://bit.ly/GDVW120 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 119 - Spite all my rage I'm still just a dad in a game 16.10.2018

This week, it's stories about game rage, with the dads sharing some of their own game rage moments, and a couple incredible stories from listeners. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Gaming Dad Jeff, who's little one experienced their own first game rage moment. Original Post:http://bit.ly/GDVW119 Jeff's Vlog - The Hopfather:http://bit.ly/Ep119JeffVlog --- Send in a voice message:...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 118 - PSVR on a Plane 12.10.2018

This week, one dad tries to explain a PSVR unit to a TSA agent, they talk about recent experiences with Creed and Mario DS, and they dream a little dream of what the new PS5 may be. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Josh, who brought together 3 different systems, to bring his family together in fortnite: http://bit.ly/GDVW118 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 117 - Jump on the Sinking Game Ship 03.10.2018

This week, the dads discuss the different bonds they have between child #1 and #2, and talk about being part of a gaming comunity as it starts to fade away. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Reddit user Malledd, with the introduction of the classic Blood Gulch to his 3 and 6 year old: http://bit.ly/GDVW117 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 116 - Gaming Sins on a Birthday 25.09.2018

This week, the dads have commited some gaming sins, one father has an ominous start to his birthday, and they both talk through the surprise shuttering of Telltale Games. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week comes from a submission to the New Dad Gaming Facebook group from Wael, who's managing to mix virtual reality with his true reality: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1021469602116...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 115 - Steel Chair to the Back-log 18.09.2018

This week one dad has found TEN new games to weigh down his backlog list, the other laments over loving The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild too much, and an old "Friend" calls them both out with some painful memories.  Gaming Dad Victory of the Week - Justin Schneider, and his daughter Meadow:https://www.reddit.com/r/NoMansSkyTheGame/comments/921zps/day_2_my_3_year_old_says_daddy_i_want_to_pla...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 114 - Kids Vs. The Game List 11.09.2018

This week, one dad tries to get some hope from the other, and goes over his 'To Do' list of games to complete before purchasing another. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Josh a.k.a. Thumpist, with a clutch "second monitor" move to get in some gaming time when others said it couldn't be done: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/963v1h/wives_parents_youre_a_dad_now_you_dont_ha...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 113 - More Controllers Than Kids 01.09.2018

This week, one Gaming Dad hosts a gaggle of kids but gaming comes to the rescue, more Switch games are purchased, and the Gaming Dads kick off their end of summer celebration of delicious Beers! This week they taste Blue Moon (also known as Belgian Moon). This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Reddit user notmattshaw, and his education of his 15 year old son and a gaming acronym staple...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 112 - Like Buying Games From A Baby 23.08.2018

This week, one dad is overly excited about some Hearthstone wins, another dad continues his Nintendo Switch life with the addition of Mario Kart, and the dad's discuss the awkwardness of buying games for themselves from kids. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to a son, Jack, who has bought an incredible gift for his Father Gavin's 50th birthday: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/commen...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 111 - Flip the Switch 16.08.2018

This week, one dad has gone back to the past with a new Nintendo DS, and another has vaulted into the future with his new Nintendo Switch. The Gaming Dads talk through their experiences returning to house Nintendo. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to VGAPH, as his father, his son, and a certain game all share one title in common: Legend https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8x60b...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 110 - No Dad's Sky Next 30.07.2018

This week, the Gaming Dad's are all over No Man's Sky Next. They've gone to the stars, on their own and in some multiplayer, and have their thoughts on the game. The Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Ryan Smart, because gaming can be more than just consoles, and Ryan brought his daughter to the table: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/7fv8m9/looks_like_i_have_a_new_rival/ --- Send in a...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 109 - Laser Tag is Real Life Fortnite 18.07.2018

This week, the Gaming Dads recount some glorious victories in Laser Tag, wonder loudly why Bushido Blade has NOT been remade, and issue a Dad Challenge for Warframe. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Joey, and challenging his kid with the NES Mini and the Classics: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8xew3j/my_son_reliving_my_childhood_with_the_nes_mini/ --- Send in a voice m...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 108 - Surviving the Gaming Siren Calls 10.07.2018

The Gaming Dads sail through a sea of gaming deals and try to make it out the other side, made all the harder by kids that just won't go to sleep. They talk consoles, The Overwatch Mercy charity skin, and the future of VR. Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Edy and his gaming dad, "Testing" out the new gaming PC for the younger brother:https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8xdny8/my_dad_sai...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 107 - Hamster in a Deathball 03.07.2018

This week, the dads face the first challenge of kids out of school: gifts for their kid's teachers. How much is too much, or is there a better way? The dads also discuss the recent Fortnite event, a PSVR family event, and more. This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to GamerDad29, and how he connects with his kids while on the road using Overwatch. Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/co...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 106 - Start of Steam Summer 26.06.2018

Apologies for the audio this week, there were some technical difficulties, but just the same: The dads discuss some good dad vibes, and talk through the dreaded / loved Steam Summer sale against a backdrop of all their backlogged games. This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to BullGrit and his well written post about his joys playing games, especially Overwatch, with his son's: https://www.reddit.co...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 105 - Dad-eeeeeee3 18.06.2018

This week, the dads go through the recent E3 gaming show from a father's perspective. They go through the biggest games anouncements, and talk about what has them excited for the coming year of games. Big congratulations to the winners of the 100 Episode Celebration Game Giveaway, the winners will be contacted this week. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 104 - Dad Puns on a Plane 08.06.2018

This week, one dad is beyond tired after a red eye flight with his kids. The dad talk about the Tetris Effect, Fortnite on the Switch and Nintendo DS, and what on earth is Death Stranding going to be like? This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Reddit user Dakotahshore, and his 48 year old father on an unbelievable achievement, and providing a ray of hope for dads who game https://www.reddit.com/r...

New Dad Gaming - Episode 103 - Dad's Fallout at 76 01.06.2018

This week, one dad is excited to celebrate a 3rd birthday while being angered at how the daycare handled it, a P.S.A. about a tricky neighbor / kid situation, and the dads talk through Fallout 76 and lament about their gaming backlog. New Dad Challenge created! This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Mohamed, for capturing an 'Ahhh' moment while playing a game with his kid, and co-owning a gaming b...

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