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It is 2026 and the boys are back so you know what that means? That's right - arguing about the DaD Challenge! Who won? Who lost? What did we learn? But it is never too late to get points on the board as Ryan returns to his childhood with Philip Pullman while Crofton gets zen with meditating. Then it is time for the year's first topic and a discussion about how old your kids should be before watching your favourite movie, playing that violent game, or listening to that gangsta rap. All of that, Dispatch and Stranger Things! Come listen!<...

The biggest award celebration of the year is back! The Dungeons and Diapers Awards are celebrating five years with Ryan and Crofton awarding their favourite games, books, and movies of 2025 with the most prestigious award that they can receive. Plus, this year we play some games. It is wrestling vs anime in a naming challenge. Also, as always, we hear from the listeners and their personal Daddies. Will your favourite bring home the gold (note: not real gold)? Come listen and find out!

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00:00:00 - The Dungeon Awards

01:09:21 - Game Break

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It is one episode before the biggest event of the season - the Daddies - but first Ryan and Crofton get some new picks into the dungeons, including classic book 1984 for Crofton and a new mystery anime for Ryan. They then compare notes on their Final Fantasy VII Rebirth journeys which have remarkably aligned so far. Then it is time for the main event where your hosts with the most discuss supporting your kids through the social crucible of friends. All that, and Crofton watched Wicked - come listen!

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00:00:00 - Intro

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'Tis the season for capitalism! Ryan and Crofton brace themselves for the holidays with discussions about gift giving. Who organizes gifts in their respective households? What are the hot gifts of the season? Before that, the boys discuss TV shows like Man on the Inside and Pluribus, family games, Zelda mangas, and even a hot new digital card game! Come listen - it's a packed show!

Discussion

00:00:00 - Crofton’s Lost Cat

00:20:38 - Dungeons

01:36:54 - Gift Giving

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Ryan and Crofton take a break from their usual parental shenanigans to reflect on some of the video games that left important marks on their younger selves - from Mother Goose to Mario. But first, they hit the books with Ryan's review of Richard Osman's latest Thursday Murder Club yarn and Crofton singing the praises of Kelly Yang's Front Desk. All of this, Ninja Gaiden, and Ryan can't stop won't stop with shark movies and the Meg 2. Come listen!

Discussion

00:00:00 - A Mild Concussion

00:16:19 - Dungeons

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A bit of a different topic this week as Ryan and Crofton share stories about times that they felt misunderstood for being a parent and advice on how to support your parent friends as they embark on a sometimes scary, always tiring, new journey. But before that Crofton has more to say on Hades II, while Ryan watches The Meg with Kayden and Peacemaker Season 2 by himself. All of this and one of the boys gets a new pet! Come listen!

Discussion

Start - New Family Pet

25:20 - Dungeons

1:39:09 - Parenting 101...

The spooky season means a return to the scariest topic imaginable… putting kids to bed. What has changed in the past two years? What hasn't? The sequel you have all been waiting for. But first, a journey into Hades 2, Ryan and Kayden watch JAWS, and Crofton gets on his soapbox about the different types of game design underpinning the Game of the Year race this year. Come listen!

Discussion

Start - Job Story

16:36 - Dungeons

1:18:31 - Bedtime 2: Night Terrors

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Things take a turn in this episode as Ryan and Crofton discuss some key adult topics and how they talk to their kids about them. Alcohol! Weed! Theft! It is all here. But also, Crofton has some updated thoughts on Hollow Knight: Silksong and Ryan is converted to PEAK. All of that and more television as things continue to Upload and murders keep happening in the building! Come listen!

Discussion

Start - Intro

6:45 - Dungeons

1:08:35 - Booze, Drugs and Crime

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No topic this week as the boys catch-up on the considerable amount of things that they have been doing, playing, reading, and watching. From roller coasters to Minecraft experiences, from Rogue Princes of Persia to Hollow Knights of Silksong, from big Netflix films of the year, to a possible book of the century, and more. Peruse to your leisure and catch up with Ryan and Crofton as this is Peak Dungeons and Diapers, sans the diapers.

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Start - Vacation Stories

22:04 - Dungeons

50:12 - The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue

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With summer vacations behind us and back to school front of mind, Ryan and Kayden take some time to reflect on summer movies. Kayden shares his thoughts on Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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The alarm has sounded: the CORE boys are up to no good and poor Crofton is the victim. This special edition provides Crofton's counterpoint to Beau's "Valheim Story" from CORE 480. Should you be a listener of both shows, you will enjoy this. Should you only listen to DaD then there is no other version of this story.

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It is time for Ryan and Crofton to examine the addictive video game drugs of the kid world: Minecraft and ROBLOX. But they are not the experts and invite Gwen and Kayden to visit and explain the appeal of these blocky games. Meanwhile, Crofton tries to get some points in the DaD competition by reading Kazuo Ishiguro's seminal novel Never Let You Go where Ryan goes back to the theatre to watch the latest version of The Fantastic Four. All of that and they both play the same video game at the same time (Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, not Final...

With Ryan and Crofton now proud owners of Nintendo Switch 2s, there has never been a better time to look back over the life of the original Nintendo Switch and the priceless memories - both good and bad - it left them with. Ryan also goes bananas for Donkey Kong: Bananza while Crofton hard sells Old Skies, the new adventure game from Wadjet Eye Games. All this and Ryan finally goes to a museum and gets some culture. Come listen!

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Start - Intro

14:03 - Dungeons

1:10:29 - State of Nintendo Switch<...

Crofton brings the sweets and Ryan brings the treats this week on Dungeons and Diapers as they discuss sugar and their kids. Beyond those treats, Crofton recommends some great games in Rematch and Dungeons of Hinterberg whereas Ryan rolls credits on Andor and Expedition 33. Come listen!

Discussion

Start - Intro

8:31 - Dungeons

1:13:54 - Sweets and Treats

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This week the boys are finally disciplined enough to focus on a hot topic: how to discipline your kids. They swap strategies and share meltdowns. But before that, they fight the supernatural with Ryan's thoughts on the latest zombie thriller - 28 Years Later - and Crofton's musings on the state of KPOP Demon Hunting. All of that and Ryan visits the ER in The Pitt while Crofton updates the unfortunate state of professional wrestling in mid-2025. Come listen!

Discussion

Start - Intro

9:19 - Dungeons

1:10:33 - Discipline

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Today Ryan and Crofton go the dentist. House of horror or necessary evil? That is the question. The boys regale with stories of kids and teeth. But those are not the only stories, as Ryan supports his kids in opening a business and then blowing their earnings at the racetrack. Meanwhile, Crofton is itching to talk about Clair Obscur and the Nintendo Switch 2. Oh, and itching because he has lice. Come listen!

Discussion

Start - Lice and Internet Outages

15:04 - Dungeons

1:42:10 - Going to the Dentist

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Crofton and Ryan are teaching their kids to read, and they are learning as they go. From favourite kid lit to patience to reading glasses - they cover it all. But before getting to reading, it is all about that screen time with spoiler-free discussions of Andor Season 2, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and some medical show Ryan can't pronounce (St. Denny's Medical? St. Danny's Medical?). All of this and Crofton gets the band back together to play Valheim and it is amazing. Come listen!

Discussion

Start - Intro

10:40 - Dungeons

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Netflix or Disney +?; Apple TV+ or Crave? This week, the guys dive into the streaming services that feed us our shows. Which ones are worth it? But before that, Ryan is a Disruptor, reporting back on an ADHD documentary. Crofton goes deep into the new hit puzzle game Blue Prince and offers thoughts on the beginning of Andor's second season. All this, and Ryan gets free comics! Come listen!

Discussion

Start - Intro

8:31 - Dungeons

1:13:33 - State of Streaming 2025

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No matter what we do, our kids are watching. For good or for ill, we are influencing them all the time. This week, Ryan and Crofton talk about how their parenting is going and the impressions they are leaving. But before that, Crofton recaps this year's WRESTLEMANIA and Ryan reads the latest John Scalzi book that may be a bit cheezy. All of this, a Blue Prince and more. Come listen!

Discussion

Start – Intro and FFVII Rebirth Watch

12:53 – Dungeons

1:08:27 – Unintended Influencing

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Let's all just take a break from this crazy world and go to the movies! But what movies? Should we make our kids watch our old favourites? Or try some new classics? But before all that talk, Ryan explains to Crofton how his new Source Code book is about Bill Gates and is not the novelization of a Jake Gyllenhal movie. Crofton signed back up for Xbox Game Pass and shares thoughts on South of Midnight and Lonely Mountain: Snow Riders. All of this and there is a new watch to watch out for. Come listen!

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Crofton and Ryan revisit some of their recent discussions to update them, including with listener feedback. Advocacy, vacations, pets, and more. But it has been awhile and they also have a lot of nerdity to get through, including lots of new TV – Severance, Paradise and Spider-Man – and video games – Astro Bot, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This is a long one, will the boys lose their voices? Come listen and find out.

Discussion

Start – Dungeons

1:32:26 – Updates (Advocacy Vacation, Pets, Swearing)

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Go west young man, go west! That is what Crofton is trying to tell Ryan in this western-fused episode as he finishes up the epic novel Lonesome Dove and dabbles in some Red Dead Redemption 2. But Ryan's only journey west is into western fantasy with Avowed. Is it more of a Dragon's Age than Dragon Age? Come find out. The topic of the day is a discussion on how to advocate – be it for your kids or your community- as Crofton struggles with saving his daughters' school. All of that and Ryan cozies up to his favourite fictional serial ki...

The competition has truly begun as Crofton starts powering through an 800 page audiobook and Ryan watches a multi-hour documentary on his favourite band. Crofton concludes his epic Baldur's Gate III adventure and Ryan treats the kids to an indoor amusement palace. Finally, with the world upside down, how do you explain things to your kids? From death to politics – things get heavy. But also some Wallace and Gromit! So it all balances out! Come listen!

Discussion

Start – DaD Challenge Update

10:22 – Dungeons

1:24:48 – Chatting About Complicated Stuff

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Crofton and Ryan are never too scared to talk about being scared. Fears is the topic this week but, before that, they announce the new DaD Challenge for 2025. Get on board at the beginning! Ryan gets creeped out with Creature Commandos before getting sugared up with Sugar on Apple TV+. Meanwhile, Crofton – classy gent that he is – makes a trip to the symphony before going Back to the Future with his family. All of this and Ryan gets locked in a room with his son! Come listen!

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For over a year, Crofton-themed fan podcast CORE has made it a point to come after him. From the amount of pizza he eats to his skills as a rogue to weird dreams about him – no topic is too low. Well, Crofton has turned the other cheek but Ryan kept the receipts. And now, it is finally time for Crofton to react. This is a special extra episode of Dungeons and Diapers – come listen!

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It's a new year so make it a new you with the boys of Dungeons and Diapers as they talk resolutions! How will they become better podcasters this year? Is it even possible? They didn't start by talking about less stuff because this episode includes The Bear, Shrinking, Jason Schreier's new book about Blizzard (Play Nice), Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Final Fantasy talk, Marvel Rivals, and more. All of this and we finally find out the winner of the great DaD Challenge of 2024. Come listen!

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It is the greatest event of the year and everyone's filled with good cheer! It's the Daddies! Ryan and Crofton go over their favourites for the year, Crofton has an existential crisis about his lack of reading, and our loyal listeners chime in with their picks. Come celebrate and happy holidays everyone!

Discussion

Start – Setting up the Daddies

8:04 – The Dungeon Awards

1:01:37 – The Diaper Awards

1:37:12 – The Listener Awards

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‘Tis the season for toys but what is on your list? And how do the toys of today differ with the toys of yesteryear? Do they still make a Football Leonardo or a Night Glow Batman? But before the toys, the boys talk about the current gifts in their life. Ryan is getting educated about Blizzard Entertainment courtesy of the new book Play Nice. While Crofton tries to decide if he is smart enough to understand what is happening in Alan Wake II. All of this, some Betrayal happening in a little place called Krondor, Ryan navigates Facebook Marketplace an...

After finishing their homework, Ryan and Crofton are back to improve themselves further by talking Extra Curriculars - from swim lessons to karate, how do parents make them fit? But to get to that, you must listen to the gospel of Blue Sky as the boys get a whiff of that new social media smell. Follow Ryan and Crofton over on Blue Sky today! But don't fret, there are still fun and games with Rise of the Golden Idol, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and the new Penguin TV show. Don't be a Grinch and come listen!

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Ryan and Crofton finally do their homework this week. Crofton goes back to Baldur's Gate III and Only Murders in the Building while Ryan rekindles his torrid affair with the MCU with Agatha All Along. They then talk homework with elementary age kids in 2024. How does it work for them? How can they build on it? All of that and Extra Life too. Trigger warning of note - the results of the US election are discussed off the top.

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Ryan and Crofton decide to take a breather and talk about one of their favourite topics: video games. But in this special edition, the boys delve deep into the current state of the gaming industry including hopes for the future. But, before that, Crofton goes deep on two worthwhile games he is playing - Returnal and UFO 50. Not much kid talk this week but, to keep it classy, Ryan read Richard Osman's latest, We Solve Murders and is ready to report back. Come listen!

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On this special episode, Ryan and Crofton welcome a guest, fellow dad Travis. He is not just a dad, he is an AvenDaD. What does this mean? You will have to listen to find out. The three of them cover a range of topics including which Zelda is the best for kids, can a show about Unsolved Mysteries be satisfying, and how much kids soccer can one man take? All of this and Crofton finally has someone to talk to about wrestling as he and Travis do a deep dive into the Netflix documentary "Mr. McMahon". Come listen!

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Sick. We are sick. We talk about being sick. Also Ryan read a few books (Kings of the Wyld and Devolution), while Crofton played Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Did we mention we are both sick? Enjoy!

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Crofton and Ryan reunite after some time off to catch up on all their summer escapes - from frolicking on the Cape to camping with the family, they share their hot tips. The Dungeons is full of movie and TV talk including Ryan's newfound love for billion dollar movies Inside Out 2 and Deadpool and Wolverine, while Crofton gets his fix through nostalgia with X-MEN '97 and Ghostbusters 1 and 2. Welcome back and come listen!

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As we approach the midway point of summer, Crofton and Ryan talk about one of its staples: summer camp. Is it a life changing experience for kids or a glorified daycare? Crofton puts a pin on Persona 5 Royal as he starts up Resident Evil 4 Remake, while Ryan talks The Boys Season 4. All of this and Ryan pays Crofton a visit in real life!

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Come hit the road with Crofton and Ryan as they embrace the warmth of summer with this week's topic: road trips! How do they keep their kids from going insane when cooped in the car for hours? But, before that, Ryan shares his thoughts on the TETRIS movie - does it fit together? Crofton has a hot take on Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door (more like snore). Plus Ryan goes to a zenless zone and a speed round of odds and ends - come listen!

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It is the end of the school year but there is still time for a Field Trip! Ryan and Crofton talk about their faves and why it is worth finding the time to go along with your kids. But before that? You guessed it - Persona 5 Royal for Crofton, who might be near the end, and TV for Ryan who valiantly tries to make Crofton watch Delicious in Dungeon. But at least he finished Andor! Start your vacation right and come listen!

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Ryan picks a fight with Crofton... about fighting! Actually the boys just discuss kid conflicts in a serious and profound way. How many is too many? What do you do to settle them? But that is after Ryan goes on a documentary marathon, from Steve Martin to Jim Henson with serial killers in between. Crofton wants to go through every game he is excited for in the new Xbox showcase. All of this, and the boys are big in Singapore!

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Welcome to the one episode of Dungeons and Diapers that may have the explicit content label attached because we are going to talk about kids and swearing! Before that, however, it is JRPG central with Persona 5 Royal and Final Fantasy XVI discussed in detail. Ryan gets a new app (Sofa) and Crofton watches Girls5Eva!

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In this episode Crofton and Ryan delicately navigate the minefield that is talking about your in-laws. How do you do it? How involved are they with your kids? Meanwhile, Ryan has escaped the Wasteland, with final thoughts on his tour of Fallout 4, while Crofton is playing checks notes - wait that can't be rjght Persona 5 Royal? Oh boy, should be a good one! All this and Ryan reads more books!

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As kids get older, it is harder to shelter them from advertisements but maybe not as bad as it was when Crofton and Ryan were kids. Ads are the topic of the week along with all the fallout from that, including Amazon's Fallout TV series and Bethesda's Fallout 4 video game. The boys throw some love Conan O'Brien's way as Ryan saw his new travel show. All of that, and Ryan read another book! He just can't stop / won't stop. Come listen!

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Ryan and Crofton are known for many things: genius parenting advice, good taste in games, but did you know they are also hopeless romantics? Let's talk date nights! But before that, it is finally time for Crofton to talk Wrestlemania. But before that, it is book nook with Ryan and Prince of Persia for Crofton. But before that, Helldivers 2. But before that... actually just give us a listen!

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What do the Easter Bunny, Santa, and the Tooth Fairy all have in common? They give kids stuff and they are make believe. Are these fictitious gift givers present in your house? Ryan and Crofton talk about them and how to maybe have a difficult conversation with your older kids. But it is also fun and games as Ryan keeps his reading record alive with Hench and Crofton gets on his pulpit about Final Fantasy XVI. Helldivers 2 makes an appearance and Ryan continues to make Crofton hear about anime. Come listen!

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On a super-sized Dungeons and Diapers, Crofton and Ryan reminisce about the magical world of Disney and if it is a force of good, evil, or something in between. But before that they shine the spotlight on things they have been enjoying including the game Firewatch, the book Starter Villain, and the addiction Balatro. All of this and big discussions on Jedi: Survivor and Final Fantasy XVI. Oh! And Crofton gets surprised. Come listen!

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Oh the family car! It stirs up memories of station-wagons and mini-vans. But what is the family car today? Crofton and Ryan talk about cars while saving enough time for books (Kaiju Preservation Society), video games (Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Paper Mario) and... anime? (Zom 100) All of this and a podcast feud is reignited.

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It is the season for birthday parties and Ryan and Crofton share their thoughts on how they organize kid parties, from costs to ideas. Crofton finally gets his podcast challenge for 2024 and takes it well. Ryan begrudgingly admits that Crofton was right the whole time about Abbott Elementary while Crofton busts some faces in Sifu. All of that and we are on the Road to Wrestlemania! Come listen!

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How do your kids think about money? Do they have an allowance? Do they have a sense of its value? Ryan and Crofton exchange notes about their kids' relationships with the all powerful dollar, from budgeting to toys. But first Ryan finds out what his DaD Challenge is for 2024 and introduces some options for Crofton (voting closes February 8th). All that and how to optimize a Steam Deck for maximum comfort, and non-Nintendo family games.

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Hope you are hungry because Ryan and Crofton will be going through the menu of kid meals, lamenting how kids just don't eat anything. But fret not! It is a new year on Dungeons Diapers and the guys compare holiday gift lists before Crofton takes Ryan through the Dungeons of Eternity so he can settle in his reading nook and read The Last Devil to Die. All of this, the Dead Space remake, and Crofton challenges Ryan.

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Ryan and Crofton take a break from the holidays to chat with their kids about their various holiday adventures. First up, Ryan outnumbers himself on the podcast with Kayden and Abigail, as they discuss Dungeon Murder and their favourite Christmas gifts. Crofton and Gwen discuss some Christmas gifts, including Pikmin 4, the board game Azur, and a viewing of Pixar's Onward. All this and they share their holiday travels too!

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It is the most magical time of the year when everyone is filled with good cheer! That's right folks it is time for Crofton and Ryan to crown the best things of 2023. Come celebrate with them and make your picks! Will your favourite win a DaDdy? You can only dream! All of this, an exciting announcement, and we hear from the listeners.

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Ho-ho-ho! The holidays are almost here but Crofton is feeling a bit grinchy towards his arch podcast rivals. Ryan tries to cheer him up with talk of the Super Mario RPG Remake and the warm fuzzies it gives him. Crofton talks Spider-Man 2 and Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai, before Ryan explains to his children how to commit DUNGEON MURDER! Finally, the boys talk about how family holiday shopping works for them and how this can be a stressful time of year. Come listen!

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Strap in because Crofton has a lot to get off his chest in this episode, including thoughts on the new Madame Web trailer and the Sony Spider-Verse in general. Ryan tries to convert him back to the MCU with impressions of Loki Season 2 but he might be lost to Apple TV with all its great comedies. The one thing Ryan and Crofton can agree on is how hard it is to make new friends as adults. All of this, and Crofton picks a beef with another podcast! Come listen!

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Ryan is away so Crofton's daughter Gwen joins him for a special edition of Dungeons and Diapers. They give first impressions of Super Mario Bros. Wonder along with what it is like playing it as a family of four. Crofton catches Gwen up on Apple TV's Shrinking and other content that she is way too young to hear about. Gwen then takes the mic and doesn't stop as she goes through the wonder of Girl Guides and why she likes it so much. Crofton doesn't know where she gets her mic energy. All of this and an important Playstation 5 Watch 2023!<...

Ryan and Crofton are full of things to talk about in this extra stuffed edition of Dungeons and Diapers. First, they are back into Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty before turning on their TV and watching The Walking Dead - Darryl Dixon and The Afterparty Season 2. Then the boys get sleeping and prepare for bedtime. How to get kids to bed? Let's talk about it! All that, the Crofton Side of CORE returns, and apparently Ryan has a zombie podcast?

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This week, the boys get into the Halloween spirit as Ryan cuts right to the chase and tells Crofton a spooky story that ties up nicely in the end. Crofton has a lot of balls in the air with his first impression of Cyberpunk 2077's expansion "Phantom Liberty" and its anime "Edgerunners". Finally, neither Ryan nor Crofton get snippy when discussing this week's topic: Halloween! All of this and Ryan has a surprise too!

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Ryan is joined by a very real and present Crofton to discuss the upcoming Extra Life event for AvenDaDs on Friday, October 13th starting at 8 PM ET. Catch all the action at tiny.cc/watchavendads and donate if you can at tiny.cc/donateavendads. Hope to see you there!

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Do you like handling poop? Cat Person Crofton and Dog Guy Ryan talk about when the best time is to get a family pet and all the pluses and minus attached. But first, Ryan gives Crofton his first impressions of Starfield and how it may have strayed too far afield from what Bethesda normally does. All that and Sea of Stars too!

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It is a new school year and Crofton and Ryan are mentally preparing to talk to teachers, other parents, bus drivers and all the other adults that make school either awesome or painful. But before they do that, Spider-Mania has swept the Steers household and Ryan finally doesn't like an MCU thing. All this and Crofton gets kittens!

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What goes in to planning a summer vacation? How much money is budgeted and what types of choices are made? Road trip or cottage? Staycation? The boys discuss the logistics of their summer vacations on this episode while leaving a huge chunk to discuss their mutual obsession- Baldur's Gate 3. What are they loving about the game and is it the same in multiplayer as it is solo?

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Crofton and Ryan return from the woods, licking their wounds and bug bites to bring you this podcast on camping with the family. The peace of the woods allows Ryan to read books from Andy Weir while Crofton is desperate to get back to his game of Cyberpunk 2077 and watch the new season of The Witcher. All of this and Crofton bombs at stand-up comedy!

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We celebrate 100 episodes of Dungeons and Diapers this week by inviting some special guests: our children! Gwen joins Crofton to discuss her adventures in Tears of the Kingdom while Kayden takes Ryan on a roller coaster ride, finally solving one of the show's long-running mysteries. In the dungeons, it is business as usual with talk of games (Dave the Diver), shows (The Bear), and tunes (Wolfie's Just Fine).

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Ryan asks Crofton if he will be catching up on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which leads to a fun chat about Marvel movies, comics, and of course... Spider-Man. We've had this chat a few times as the MCU continues to balloon in content and storylines, but felt like now was a good time to chat about it since we're well into the first phase of The Multiverse Saga.

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Is all screen time equal? How much should kids get? Screen time is the hot topic on this episode of Dungeons & Diapers, but space is also made to discuss Jury Duty on Amazon Prime, the latest from Nintendo, and Across the Spider-Verse too. All of this and Ryan gets a new toy!

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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!

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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.

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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" and some Zelda hype too! Come listen!

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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 bike?? Come listen already!

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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 strike. All of this and Ryan tries reading another book as BookWatch2023 seemingly continues?

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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 Midnight Suns. All of this and popular (?) segments "BookWatch2023" and "Crofton Side of CORE" also return.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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 an Extra Life charity update! Come listen!

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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 on his Square Enix account and some shed prep.

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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 and Ryan chronicles the woes of a sick family. Come listen!

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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 Glory. All of this and Ryan goes on an African Lion Safari!

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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.

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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 kick off the show.

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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 Daddy Day Camp vacation tales and you got all the makings of a fine episode of Dungeons and Diapers. All of this...

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 listen!

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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 behind trash talking your own children when gaming together. Come listen!

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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!

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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 tale of two Kayden's. It is an episode super stuffed with all the things you love! Come listen!

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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 some Switch Sports and a little Easter bunny conversation. All of this and you got a banger episode of DaD baby!

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Crofton kicks off the show running through "Disaster Chez Crofton", while Ryan's office chair seems to have a mind of it's own. In the Dungeons section, Ryan has been watching Peacemaker while Crofton takes the Sega Genesis to task. We also revisit Apple TV+ and The Afterparty, this time with some spoiler chat, so be sure to check the time marker in the notes! Moving into the Diapers section, there are a lot of birthdays going on, and Clara has a brand new catchphrase!

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Crofton is back from vacations - both from out of the country with his family and from out of the podcast as he visited Ryan over on The Gamer's Inn. Highlights from that discussion include Switch vacation games Golf Story and Into the Breach, Valheim and Ryan's rundown of the new Halo show. Crofton then goes in depth on his beach vacation and trying to get his kids to pee in the pool. Did we say pool? This episode should come with a trigger warning for Ryan. Come listen!

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Ryan is luckily feeling better and back to chatting with Crofton on everything and anything geek and family related. This week the boys go full spoilers on the Book of Boba Fett before talking about The After Party, Elden Ring and more. Ryan is trying to survive a March Break with three kids at home while Crofton does all the fun planning for a vacation trip under the sun. All of this and a time change too! Come listen!

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Ryan is feeling under the weather and the boys postponed doing a full Dungeons and Diapers this week. That said, Crofton was SO EXCITED about Elden Ring that he coerced a totally real and not at all fake Ryan to participate in a 30 minute discussion of the first hours of Elden Ring. Again, this is a totally real conversation and we don't know why you guys are pushing us on this. Come listen!

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Crofton and Ryan are back to blab about the Golden Age of video game releases we are in, with Horizon: Forbidden West and Elden Ring chatter. Crofton wraps up his anime teen talk with Daganrompa and updates Gwen's journey through Dragon Quest Builders 2 while Ryan has a laugh with the Righteous Gemstones and prepares to get his hands dirty with potty training. All that and Buddies Night too! Come listen!

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The ongoing occupation of his city may be pushing Crofton over the edge but not as far as those Yellowjackets that Ryan is watching on TV. Actually Ryan loves the tube this ep, with thoughts on Boba Fett and what makes "good" Star Wars (trigger warning) as well as the Wheel of Time and if it is a Lord of the Rings clone (trigger warning). Crofton hits the games with his thoughts on anime high school murder detective Sim Daganrompa (trigger happy havoc warning) as well as Dragon Quests Builders. All of this and Kayden cleans up at Catan Jr...

It may be a New Year but it is the same old Dungeons and Diapers you love. Ryan and Crofton share holiday notes including some gifts that were hits with the kids. Ryan finally sees Spider-Man: No Way Home and Crofton plunges into the forests of Valheim. Gwen schools her dad at Catan Junior while Ryan survives school closures. All of this and the boys share thoughts on the news bombshell of Activision being bought by Microsoft. Come listen!

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On this, the last Dungeons and Diapers edition of the year, we start a new tradition: the Daddies - the first ever Dungeons and Diapers award show. What was Ryan's favourite film of the year? What game kept Crofton coming back for more? And what were their single biggest "Dad" moments of the year? The Academy has spoken, the awards will be handed out, and the year will be reviewed. Come listen and then tell us your picks! Who are your Daddies?

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Ryan and Crofton are back! They never left, you say? Well then they are super-back... just like the Master Chief in Halo. Listen to Ryan provide an introductory course in Halo-ology while Crofton is just a Lover in a Dangerous Spacetime. TV shows are on the docket as well with Arcane and The Wheel of Time. All of this and at least 15 minutes of dedicated Spider-Man content! Come listen!

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After making him wait an entire episode, Ryan finally relents and allows Crofton to detail every single nuance of Resident Evil 4 VR and what makes it great. Then the boys exchange notes on hot releases like Forza Horizon 5 and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Meanwhile in the Diapers section it is literal diapers as Ryan unsuccessfully tries to get some of his kids to a nappy-free world. All this and Crofton gets beat by his daughter at Smash Bros! Come listen!

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Ryan and Crofton have officially run out of time... so they changed it! Find out which kids loved the time change and which did not. Crofton's adventures in Smash Bros with his daughter continue as does his enjoyment of Netflix's American Vandal series. Ryan doesn't have time for any shenanigans as he has to deal with a family emergency and explain it to his kids. Never an easy thing, listen to how he navigated a difficult situation and helped his children learn from it. All this and Crofton tried to talk about Resident Evil 4 VR (more on that next episode...

While Jocelyn is away, Crofton from Dungeons & Diapers joins Ryan on the show to unpack Metroid Dread. We keep the conversation relatively spoiler free, so don't worry if you're avoiding story spoilers outside of the intro. Moving over to the news, Nintendo unveiled the final free update for Animal Crossing New Horizons, alongside details for a DLC and the final pricing for Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. We also got our first look at the Uncharted movie with a new trailer!

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