Episodes
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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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