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Dungeons and DiapersDaD 148 - The Games That Made Us - Part 1Ryan 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!Discussion00:00:00 - A Mild Concussion00:16:19 - Dungeons01:07:04 - The PEAK AvenDaDs Recap
2025-11-102h 00Dungeons and DiapersDaD Special Edition - Crofton Side of CORE 2The 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.It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.cc/donateavendads. We appreciate all the support from our Dungeons & Diaper...
2025-08-2047 minDungeons and DiapersDaD 143 - Minecraft and ROBLOXIt 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...
2025-08-152h 09Dungeons and DiapersDaD 142 - State of the Switch: A DaD RetrospectiveWith 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!DiscussionStart - Intro14:03 - Dungeons1:10:29 - State of Nintendo Switch
2025-07-302h 00Dungeons and DiapersDaD 133 – AdvocacyGo 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...
2025-03-111h 48Dungeons and DiapersDaD 131 – FearsCrofton 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!DiscussionStart – Crofton Side of CORE Follow Up and...
2025-02-031h 53Dungeons and DiapersDaD Special Edition – Crofton Side of COREFor 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, pl...
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The Gamers' InnTGI 615 – Crofton and the Crimson DiamondCrofton from the Dungeons and Diapers podcast returns to the inn to question our intro and talk about his various video game adventures. He kicks things off with The Crimson Diamond, a throw back game to the EGA era. After a year and a half, Ryan finally jumps into Diablo IV on Xbox Game Pass. And before we hit up the news, Crofton travels to New Caledonia with Tchia. In the news, Nintendo will be ending service for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp in October, Nintendo clears their Direct schedule with an IndieWorld + Partner Showcase combo, we have a new Mafia...
2024-08-281h 39Dungeons and DiapersDaD 122 – Summer CampAs 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.cc/donateavendads. We appreciate all the suppor...
2024-07-271h 36Dungeons and DiapersDaD 121 – Road TripsCome 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Mi...
2024-07-191h 50Dungeons and DiapersDaD 120 – Field TripsIt 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hosp...
2024-07-031h 28Dungeons and DiapersDaD 117 – In-lawsIn 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.c...
2024-05-181h 35Dungeons and DiapersDaD 115 – Wrestling with Date NightRyan 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.cc/donate...
2024-04-232h 30Dungeons and DiapersDaD 114 – Fictional Gift GiversWhat 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the Av...
2024-04-021h 54Dungeons and DiapersDaD 111 – Birthday PartiesIt 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.cc/donate...
2024-02-101h 47Dungeons and DiapersDaD 109 – FoodHope 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.It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to don...
2024-01-151h 57Dungeons and DiapersDaD 107 – Making Friends (as Adults)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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are ra...
2023-11-191h 55The Gamers' InnTGI 581 – Crofton Got a PS5A scorned Crofton from Dungeons and Diapers guests on the show after being bounced around on the schedule a bit, but once we sort through that mess we're ready to talk about Crofton getting a PlayStation 5 for Spider-Man 2! Ryan on the other hand has been enjoying The Invincible on PlayStation 5, and You Will Die Here Tonight on Steam. Moving into the news, Steam Deck is getting an OLED upgrade and The Game Awards has announced their nominations.Extra Life is back! Check out the team or donate by going to tiny.cc/tgiextralife.Important Stuff...
2023-11-151h 41Dungeons and DiapersDaD Special – Girl Guides with GwenRyan 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!
2023-11-1139 minDungeons and DiapersD&D 105 – Halloween ScaresThis 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head o...
2023-10-171h 31Dungeons and DiapersD&D 101 – CampingCrofton 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.cc/donateavendads. We appreciate all th...
2023-08-011h 32Dungeons and DiapersD&D 95 – ALMOST FAMOUSCrofton 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over t...
2023-04-302h 00Dungeons and DiapersD&D 94 – Writers StrikeToday, 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?It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hosp...
2023-04-171h 32Dungeons and DiapersD&D 93 – Midnight MexicoIt 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.It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are ra...
2023-03-272h 01Dungeons and DiapersD&D 92 – Izzy’s Good WeekRyan 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.cc/donateavendads. We apprec...
2023-02-261h 27Dungeons and DiapersD&D 91 – Hardcore AdultingCrofton 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.It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.cc/donateavendads. We appreciate all the support from our Dungeons & Diapers listeners!Have...
2023-02-101h 23Dungeons and DiapersD&D 90 – A BETTER CROFTONIt 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.cc/donateavendads. We appreciate all the su...
2023-01-271h 44Dungeons and DiapersD&D 83 – So You Want to Be a Hero?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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hosp...
2022-09-171h 05Dungeons and DiapersD&D 82 – Road Trippin’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.It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tin...
2022-08-281h 39Dungeons and DiapersD&D 79 – Trash TalkCrofton 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Mira...
2022-07-031h 21Dungeons and DiapersD&D 77 – Strange Walks and Bus Ride TalksRyan 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Ch...
2022-05-311h 51Dungeons and DiapersD&D 75 – Steaming Pile of GenesisCrofton 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Mira...
2022-04-151h 43Dungeons and DiapersD&D 74 – Vacay VistasCrofton 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are ra...
2022-04-011h 37Dungeons and DiapersD&D Mini – Crofton and “Ryan” Talk Elden RingRyan 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on ove...
2022-03-1127 minDungeons and DiapersD&D 71 – Occupy CroftonThe 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...
2022-02-111h 41Dungeons and DiapersD&D 70 – Shed TalkIt 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!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like...
2022-01-211h 34Dungeons and DiapersD&D 67 – Time Change FunRyan 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...
2021-11-151h 28Dungeons and DiapersD&D 66 – Monster MassRyan and Crofton are back in two instalments - a before and after Ryan's kids all got sick at the same time. Come meet innocent Ryan, not knowing what fate was to befall him as he talks anime and Tales of Arise. Crofton updates on all his stuff including Sea of Thieves, Psychonauts 2, Smash Bros. and Murders in the Building. A gap follows whereas life hits Ryan hard before he returns, hardened and weary, to update a tough week in the Murphy household. All this and Crofton goes on a road trip! Come listen!It’s Extra Life season ag...
2021-10-141h 10Dungeons and DiapersD&D 64 – What If… Crofton Returned?The boys are back to their regular scheduled podcasting ways this week. It is a packed dungeon with comments on the new Spider-Man trailer, Marvel's What If..., Dragon Quest XI, and more. Plus, changing diapers starts with fun birthday parties and the work they take and ends with back to school. Come listen and help find Ryan a new nickname! Oh, and also suggest things Crofton should do in exchange for Extra Life donations!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head o...
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The Awful EarfulA Farwell PodcastAn indefinite hold on the podcast unfortunately, listen for details. Thanks and see ya
2021-08-2801 minThe Awful Earful#19- 1917: Crofton Hates The BritishThis episode we talk about a really interesting war film, also Crofton hates the British......and yeah that's all I really got for a description. Enjoy the episode!
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2021-08-2028 minThe Awful Earful#18- The Mummy Returns: Between The Rock And A Hard PlaceWe are back again in The Mummy franchise to celebrate hot mummies and lovable Brendan Fraser's.....and also The Rock this time who just so happens to be a scorpion now. Welp not much else to say but enjoy the episode!
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2021-08-1333 minThe Awful Earful#17- Suicide Squad: Slap The Other Ass CheekIt is time to visit the infernal hell pits of cinema with the latest episode of The Awful Earful, what terrible fate awaits our intrepid hosts this time? Well everything from horrible CGI to.................... JARED LETO!!!!!!!! To find out more about the horrors that came out of Suicide Squad(2016) just watch the episode.
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2021-08-0655 minThe Awful Earful#16- Anaconda: Snake PlacidThis week on The Awful Earful e take a look at a classic in the cult Animal-Horror genre, Anaconda. Will this attempt at an iconic Jaws/Jurassic Park like film succeed? No......why would you think that? Have you ever heard of this movie? And even if you have you should already have known the answer to that question.
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2021-07-2432 minThe Awful Earful#15- The Mummy(1999): Undead but HotOn this episode of The Awful Earful our hosts check out one of Crofton's favorites, although some of his bias is due to a hot undead mummy it's also cuz it's just a heck of a good time. So join us as we talk about this late 90's classic!
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2021-07-1628 minThe Awful Earful#14- The Black Widow/ Punisher Movie: BrEaST Avengers Movie EverThis time on The Awful Earful Ryan and Crofton celebrate one of the most popular Marvel superheroines Black Widow with a not so popular movie. The Black Widow crosses over with the Punisher.......Yeahhhh it's a pretty strange team-up idea, but hey it's one of the few pieces of media outside the comics that center around her....well at least at the time of this recording. Anyway get your fill of dumb villains, tough guy anti-heroes, and shitty love stories by checking out the episode! also the Avengers are in there somewhere too. (P.S Apologies for the wonky au...
2021-07-0943 minThe Awful Earful#13- Dawn of The Dead: Attack of The SmurfsA classic horror titan for this week's episode as Ryan and Crofton return to George A. Romero's "Dead" series. Is this the first sequel to be done on the podcast? Does it even really count as a sequel? Will Ryan babble endlessly about this influential horror film? Probably, will Crofton get over blue zombies? Probably not...only one way to find out is to check out this episode of The Awful Earful!
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2021-07-0552 minThe Awful Earful#12- Kiki's Delivery Service: Bitchy WitchNothing like a good ol cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute film to bring back the podcast of rambling and babbling! This week on The Awful Earful Crofton and Ryan are back to discuss this classic Studio Ghibli film in this short and sweet episode. Is this the epic return no one asked for? Eh not really, it's more just a relaxed "getting back into the swing of things" episode......So with that out of the way enjoy!
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2021-07-0223 minDungeons and DiapersD&D 60 – Looking For More LokiRyan kicks off the show with a Tale of the Troublesome Threes, while Crofton struggles with work balance. Moving into the Dungeons, Crofton spins the GamePass Roulette on his Xbox Series X and lands on Lonely Mountains: Downhill. Ryan's Dungeon content involves the premiere of Loki on Disney+, which of course leads to a larger MCU conversation. Over to the Diapers, Crofton watched The Mitchell's vs The Machines with his oldest daughter, while Ryan vacationed with the family at a cottage rental. Although Crofton questions Ryan's definition of a "cottage".It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs ar...
2021-06-121h 09Dungeons and DiapersD&D 58 – OF WORMS AND XBOXESThe end is in sight for Ryan and Crofton as they exchange vaccine news. Even Ryan's daughter Abby's new infatuation with worms and dead birds couldn't throw them off! The boys were ready to hit the dungeons with TV talk on both the Handmaid's Tale and 30 Rock. Ryan buys (another) new console and almost pulls a fast one on Crofton. Diapers are also changed in this jumbo episode with Ryan lamenting the sleep issues that come with kids sharing a room while Crofton shares his favourite childhood books - the Faraway Tree series- with his daughter. Come listen!It’s...
2021-05-141h 43Dungeons and DiapersD&D 57 – Proper Pandemic ParentingRyan and Crofton are back to explore the nuances of parenting during a pandemic and making sure their kids have a normal life while keeping them safe. It is very important to them... almost as important as discussing Marvel's latest: Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Crofton concludes his Breath of the Wild run with hot takes on everything from Yakuza to For the King to Stardew Valley. Ryan tackles his backlog with a return to Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Will he finish it this time? Nobody knows. Come listen!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money fo...
2021-05-011h 27Dungeons and DiapersD&D 56 – Blockbuster WrestlingAfter a short hiatus, the boys are back! Ryan brings the goods with a fun story about calling 9-1-1 (more like 9-1-fun amirite?) before Crofton tries to one-up him with a story of his own. In the Dungeons, Ryan watches a documentary (nerd alert) about the fall of Blockbuster video while Crofton watches this year's Showcase of the Immortals ie WRESTLEMAAAAAAANIA (smark alert). While Crofton explains wrestling jargon to Ryan, the latter is ready to change Diapers including some talk about home schooling and birthday parties. Regular updates on Breath of the Wild and Ryan's non-pool are also...
2021-04-161h 27Dungeons and DiapersD&D 55 – Crofton and the Winter RyanThis week Crofton hosts Ryan in a discussion of Falcon and the Winter Soldier's first episode and the TV version of the MCU. Ryan finds out that TV shows are just podcasts with visuals thanks to the new show "Calls". Crofton is like a kid in a candy store on Xbox Game Pass while Ryan is up Schitt's Creek without a paddle. All of this and Gwen learns the value of patience and Crofton finally gets his name in the title of an episode! Come listen!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Ch...
2021-03-261h 27Dungeons and DiapersD&D 54 – Running the 4K60 Rat RaceOn this episode, with Isabelle growing by leaps and bounds, Ryan needed a new baby and so he got one: the PlayStation 5! Come hear the purr in his voice as he talks about all the latest games and features - including Astro's Playroom with the kids! Jealous and cynical Crofton reignites his PlayStation 4 romance with Uncharted 4 but both gentlemen find common ground on the greatness of WandaVision (spoiler free)! All of this, an epic snowfort, the continued saga of Ryan's filled-in pool, and Crofton gets the plot of the movie Parent Trap explained to him in detail (it is messed...
2021-03-121h 26Dungeons and DiapersD&D 53 – MILESTONESHas it already been two weeks? Or is time just an arbitrary construct that flows together in a messy way and sometimes outputs entertaining podcasts? The boys are back to discuss this and many important topics including the feel-good comedy Ted Lasso which has Ryan troubleshooting Crofton's streaming problems as if he was a member of the Murphy family. Speaking of which, Ryan also runs us through his tech support family party based on Jackbox games. Meanwhile, Crofton continues his journey (rant) into the worlds of Oculus Quest and Breath of the Wild. All that and a chat about kid...
2021-02-271h 24Dungeons and DiapersD&D 52 – Resident RyanCrofton and Ryan are back and while they feel the deep pan, they are still smiling because of all the fun content out there. From Crofton's shiny new Oculus Quest 2 to Ryan's uncomfortable adoration of actor Alan Tudyk, there is a lot of positive energy out there if you know where to look. From video games like the Avengers and Breath of the Wild to shows like the new alien doctor show Resident Alien, the boys navigate the dungeons before taking on the mailbag and the diapers section... specifically about diapers, and when your kids should stop wearing them. All...
2021-02-121h 35Dungeons and DiapersD&D 51 – That’s A Pretty Good HulkCrofton and Ryan are back to take their place in the podcasting Senate this week. Ryan provides his RyanVision of the new Marvel show WandaVision. Speaking of Marvel, Crofton is waist deep in Marvel's Avengers on the PlayStation and is levelling up his Hulk skeleton at a record pace. The boys then get into the literal diapers with talk of potty training. When do you take the overnight diaper away from a potty training tot? Ryan recaps a COVID birthday and Crofton introduces his daughter to the seductive allure of the Pokémon - both mobile and TV versions. All o...
2021-01-291h 27Dungeons and DiapersD&D 49 – Cyberpunk ChristmasOn the last Dungeons and Diapers before the holidays, Ryan reflects on his return to work and offers deep thoughts on his local pandemic-friendly Santa Clause parade. Crofton is almost in holiday mode as he decorates the tree and plays Dragon Quest XI with his young daughter. But there is a shadow that looms over the proceedings, a shadow by the name of Cyberpunk 2077. Listen to Ryan and Crofton go to town on Cyberpunk with some choice ranting - but perhaps not in the way you expect. (Be sure to check out the Digital Foundry video comparing performance on all...
2020-12-181h 34Dungeons and DiapersD&D 48 – Home for the HolidaysRyan and Crofton are now actively holiday planning but looks like they - like all of you - are staying home this year. Crofton's planning started in earnest as he celebrated his wife's birthday, cementing his role of Best Husband Ever. This is all the more impressive as he balances a full slate of videogames including Hitman, Spider-Man and Overcooked Man. Meanwhile, Ryan runs through his family's Xmas traditions which now includes saying Bugsnax as many times as he can. All that and an impromptu Jackbox Party Pack tutorial! Come listen!It’s Extra Life season again, and the Av...
2020-12-071h 05Dungeons and DiapersD&D Mini – Paw Patrol Dino Rescue ReviewRyan and Crofton are back with another Kids TV Show Review, this time looking at the first episode of Paw Patrol Dino Rescue! Do dinosaurs and Paw Patrol mix well? Has Ryan cursed himself by allowing his kids to understand that the Paw Patrol show is a toy factory? Will Crofton sing the Jurassic Park theme song? Find out on this new Dungeons and Diapers Mini!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.cc/donateavendads. We apprec...
2020-11-2631 minDungeons and DiapersD&D 44 – To Hell and BackCrofton and Ryan are back it, talking about their favourite in television, video games, and.... scooters? Ryan is up Schitt's Creek without a paddle and Crofton has to overcome his Canadian TV prejudices to join him. One thing they both can agree on is how awesome the new video game Hades is. It says a lot about 2020 that it is more fun to go to hell but here we are. All of that plus Mario makes his usual appearances in both LEGO and Galaxy form. Come listen!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money fo...
2020-10-091h 12Dungeons and DiapersD&D 42 – B is for Boy, but K is for KombatRyan and Crofton return to report back on their slow re-introduction to school during these COVID-19 times. Tune in next episode when they have a few weeks under their belt to see how things went! Ryan introduces this years promo for Extra Life, and should be a lot of fun content for the show and torture for Ryan as he is forced to digest even more Children's programming. In the Dungeons, Crofton has been enjoying Umbrella Academy Season 2 and Rita on Netflix, while Ryan gets his Avengers on in with the new PlayStation 4 game. In a bridge between the two...
2020-09-131h 27The Awful Earful#11- Birdemic: It Just SucksAfter many difficulties this episode of The Awful Earful has premiered! However, Crofton and Ryan race against the clock to finish their recording so Ryan can make his vacation on time. Will this movie be so bad that it kills them before they finish the episode? Well that'd be weird because who knows who'd be writing this description........
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2020-08-2930 minDungeons and DiapersD&D 41 – What the Future Has in StoreThis week Ryan and Crofton get significantly off track with their memories of Future Shop - a Canadian technology staple. The boys then get to business as Ryan explores samurai-era Japan in Ghost of Tsusima and Crofton descends into the depths of Hallownest in Hollow Knight. Both of them then share trauma with regards to a fateful event in Paper Mario that left a mark on their children. All of this and some good podcast and TV recommendations! Come listen!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’...
2020-08-231h 15The Awful Earful#10- Speed: Bombs, Butts, and BusesThis week on The Awful Earful, our hosts review a movie starring the internet's favorite man: Keanu Reeves. Crofton brings to light his fanboyish love for the actor, as well as his co-star Sandra Bullock, while Ryan shares sarcastic quips about the dated aspects of this 90's classic. Will the boys agree to disagree on the quality of this movie, or will it "blow up" in their faces? Find out now! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RSeTw5aF9DBr0A5KxxpFa?si=guW22oW6R824O7GkLrDeZg
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2020-07-3128 minDungeons and DiapersD&D 40 – Community of UploadsRyan and Crofton's worlds begin returning to some semblance of normal, or at least COVID-normal, as they check in on everything from if they will buy new video game consoles this year, the latest and greatest in tv, and if Ryan should ever be allowed near power tools. This week, Crofton debriefs on the melancholic final season of Community while Ryan plugs two Amazon features: Upload and Tales from the Loop. Crofton completes his journey through Midgar and offers some final thoughts on FF7 Remake before both of the boys discuss playing Paper Mario with their respective little ones. All...
2020-07-241h 07The Awful Earful#9- A Hard Days Night: Chaos IncarnateThis episode our hosts check out a movie about Ryan's favorite band, as well as getting wildly off topic while trying to discuss this relatively simple film. Speaking of discussion i'm gonna be taking a public speaking class.... wait that's not relevant, well I mean classes are relevant but not for this in particular.... at least not directly. I guess it depends on how you view and accessorize the skills you learn, OK so.....what was I talking about again?
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2020-07-2437 minThe Awful Earful#8- Big Time Rush: The REAL Fab FourListen in this week as Crofton shares a movie that is near and dear to his nostalgic heart; a tale of what some say is the greatest band in music history: Big Time Rush. The colorful kids movie set in London chock full of Beatles references that slowly chip away at Ryan’s decaying mental state, and he makes his critiques well known throughout this week's episode of The Awful Earful!
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2020-07-1734 minDungeons and DiapersD&D 39 – The JurassiCastRyan and Crofton try to beat the heat by talking pools (both filled-in and inflatable varieties) and watching tv shows in sweet air conditioning (including Hanna - Season 2, Space Force - Season 1, Community - Season All of It). Crofton tries to solve the Unsolved Mystery about why Ryan buried his pool before singing the praises of Divinity 2. Speaking of Ryan, he delivers his spoiler-free thoughts on the Last of Us 2. All of that and a Jurassic Park acapella group, trying to harmonize together (plus an after show conversation). Come listen!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs ar...
2020-07-111h 20The Awful Earful#7- Scooby Doo: The Wrath Of Mr.BeanGhouls, Goblins, and Mr. Bean OH MY! This week we have Ryan's friend Dan as a "special" guest, and he brings all his strange love for the Scooby Doo movie with him. Can Crofton contend with yet another half wit? Does this mean they all together make one and a half wits? Check Out This Episode To Find Out!
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2020-07-1046 minThe Awful Earful#6- Ghost Shark: Shitty In More Ways Than OneThis week on The Awful Earful, our hosts bait and tackle a somewhat hidden gem in the bad horror movie community. With a surplus of ridiculous death scenes, bad one liners, and even worse special effects, you're sure be just as haunted as the director's conscious. Listen in as Ryan makes an absurd amount of poop jokes while Crofton tries not to drown him in this week's review of 2013's Ghost Shark.
2020-07-0355 minThe Awful Earful#5- Reservoir Dogs: Just The TipThis episode Ryan gets into one of his favorite Directors Quentin Tarantino and his directorial debut Reservoir Dogs, meanwhile Crofton gets hung up on foot fetishes. Will the boys approve of this classic? Well............yeah probably.
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2020-06-2628 minThe Awful Earful#4- The Meg: With Jason Statham as HimselfDo you like big sharks? Do you like movies about big sharks? Well look no further, because The Meg (2018) is just that... and not much else. Listen in as Crofton relays the plot in extreme detail after seeing it for the 6th time while Ryan tries to comprehend why he would do that in the first place. With a colorful cast of as many token diverse characters you can think of, a Wall, and Jason Statham playing Jason Statham on a boat, you're sure to have a whale of a time on this episode of The Awful Earful!
2020-06-1948 minThe Awful EarfulBonus Episode: Nonstop Spoilers and Foot FetishesA bit of a makeup episode for the one we missed as we reorganize our scheduling, so please enjoy this short but fun mini episode! Ryan and Crofton discuss their spoiler policy and get into the always entertaining subject of foot fetishes!
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2020-06-1402 minThe Awful Earful#3- Troll 2: Hospitality You CAN Piss OnThis week the boys tackle the terror bad titan of Troll 2 a film that rivals The Room in the so bad it's good hall of fame. Will they enjoy the hilarity or break under the atrocity of this horror show? Take a listen and find out!
2020-06-0542 minThe Awful Earful#2- Lake Placid: Steve Irwin Didn't Die for ThisWe all know the saying "too much of a good thing can be bad for you," and Lake Placid embodies that perfectly. This unholy lovechild of Jurassic Park and Jaws puts a whole new kind of fear into the hearts of Ryan and Crofton, and not just from the oversized lizard.
2020-05-2933 minThe Awful EarfulBonus Episode: Night of The Living DeadA short episode about a great film, listen as Crofton enthusiastically shares his more recent perspective on this classic and as Ryan geeks out about the cinematic importance of it all. What else can be said about such a milestone of a film? Check out this special episode of The Awful Earful to find out!
2020-05-2806 minDungeons and DiapersD&D 37 – Dinner PartyThe sun rises slowly on another day in the wasteland and rugged podcasters Ryan and Crofton trudge forward, sharing their greatest dungeon and diaper-related content. This week Crofton soliloquies about Divinity Original Sin 2 and how it is bringing his DnD band back together, while Ryan feels the tender hooks of Assassin's Creed sink back in. Crofton goes to dinner at his daughter's Animal Crossing house to help console her on the loss of her neighbour (a blue pig named Hugh) while Ryan commits to filling in his death-trap pool and replacing it with safe and serene sod. Come listen!...
2020-05-231h 03The Awful Earful#1- The Room and Tommy Wiseau's ButtcheeksBad writing, worse acting, and that unforgettable chuckle. The Room by Tommy Wiseau is less of a movie and more of a right of passage. Ryan and Crofton weigh in and rub their two brain cells together in the first episode of Awful Earful!
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Good, Bad, or Bull$#*!GBB 242 – Ryan Murphy joins us for Wearable TechThis week Beau, Michael, and Crofton are joined by a very special guest Ryan Murphy (Host of The Gamer's Inn and Dungeons and Diapers) to deliver verdicts on the subject of Wearable Technology! Follow Ryan on Twitter @RMurphy! We want to hear from you! Simply send us an email with your thoughts and opinions at […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-251h 22Dungeons and DiapersD&D 34 – A Quarantine With Kids Survival GuideIt is a brave new world and Crofton and Ryan are stepping into it... with kids! Learn how the boys are coping with the pandemic that is changing life as we know it. Nothing will ever be the same... especially for Ryan as he in the final countdown for his third child. Any day now! Better get his games in, starting with Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Crofton laments the poor music of Yoshi's Crafted World before breaking down two of his new favourite shows: Bojack Horseman and the Good Place. All of this and the countdown to...
2020-03-201h 21Dungeons and DiapersD&D 32 – Which Way the Witcher WandersMonster hunters! Western space adventures! Comic book tv adaptations! All of Ryan and Crofton's entertainment dreams are coming true. This week they swap notes on Netflix's The Witcher (spoilers start at 11:30 and end around the 30 minute mark). Crofton even tosses a coin to his old mistress the Witcher 3. Ryan gets away from the family and binges some Watchmen but gets back just in time to celebrate Kayden's big fourth birthday. Crofton takes Gwen skiing and (Just) Dancing!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to don...
2020-01-251h 11Dungeons and DiapersD&D 28 – Pre-Pre-Pre-ChristmasSince approximately a quarter of the year is now the Christmas season, come get your jollies on with Crofton and Ryan as they discuss the latest and greatest in nerdity, including Jedi Fallen Order and Luigi's Mansion 3. Crofton traumatized his daughter not once, but twice, with content that may not be age-appropriate. Ryan has already hung his Christmas lights - come judge him! All of that and Paw Patrol continues to be, on a roll. Come listen!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to don...
2019-11-2358 minDungeons and DiapersD&D 25 – Spidey Gets an Extra LifeA week removed from lamenting the Spider-Man's exit from the MCU, Ryan and Crofton rejoice at his return! Let us be merry and share that merriness with others through the joy of charitable giving! You know what that means? It's Extra Life season for Ryan again! Crofton and Gwen embark on a journey to wake up the Wind Fish in Link's Awakening. All of this, the Office, Parks and Rec, and Kayden ain't no fool - he's going to (pre) school! Come listen!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Netw...
2019-10-031h 16Dungeons and DiapersD&D 24 – Whatever a Spider CanIt is a dark day in the Spiderverse as Ryan and Crofton commiserate over the Sony/Disney split that takes their favourite wallcrawler out of the MCU (NOTE: There are a few spoilers for Far From Home, including the post-credits cameo). Crofton then goes fully Spider-mad and falls into a replay of Spider-Man on PS4 and a rewatch of Spider-Man Homecoming... to say nothing of the imaginary Spider-Man playing his daughter is requested. It is Spider-Mania! Meanwhile, Ryan experiences Paw Patrol Mania and hits the theatres to see the pups on the big screen! All this and Kayden starts to...
2019-09-191h 07Dungeons and DiapersD&D 22 – The Zelda Chicken HordeThe boys are back and delve deep in the dungeon as Crofton falls down the bottomless pit (of joy) that is Xbox Game Pass while Ryan explains why he pays 80 dollars per game (like a sucker!) instead. Ryan decides that he needs to take Crofton to school... the Fire Emblem school! Kayden balances not being able to see out of his eyes with playing soccer while Gwen takes a sledge hammer to some Zelda chickens. All of this and an update on Crofton's stolen bike too! Come listen!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising mo...
2019-08-021h 08Dungeons and DiapersD&D 21 – Grand Theft ScooterCrofton's daughter Gwen learns a harsh life lesson when her scooter is stolen. Her father tries to console her but reacts poorly when his bike also gets ripped. Ryan attempts to console Crofton with tales of his favourite fictional character, Spider-Man, and his journey Far From Home. The boys compare notes on Stranger Things. Crofton's descent into despair continues with Clara getting roseala and being sick all week. Ryan and Kayden hit the Mario Maker hard like a true father amd son. All that and Zelda too! Come listen!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are ra...
2019-07-201h 00Dungeons and DiapersD&D 20 – Kinder ImperiumCrofton and Ryan prepare for the end of the school year and the beginning of summer by reminiscing about the good times they have had, like that one time Ryan went to Crofton's house for bagels (pronounced bay-gulls), For Father's Day, Crofton went on an epic binge into the world(s) of Twilight Imperium while Ryan prepared for his upcoming Mario Maker weekend by having his son pre-design a level with stickers. That last bit is actually a thing that happened. Finally, the boys hunker down to talk about the topics that matter - including politics in kindergarten and the...
2019-06-261h 01Dungeons and DiapersD&D 16 – No Endgame SpoilersCrofton and Ryan return from a weekend filled with geeky goodness. Both saw Endgame, but fear not, there will be no spoilers here (but we're planning something special). However, we do discuss the latest and greatest in Virtual Reality. Crofton recommends another great couples Netflix binge with GLOW. Over on the Diapers side, Ryan is dealing with a waking child, while Crofton discusses the balance of having a great babysitter.It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.c...
2019-05-041h 02Dungeons and DiapersD&D 15 – The Wrestling AcademyWrestlemania season has come and gone and Crofton reflects on the highs (new champs!) and lows (late bedtime!) as he plans to travel to Montreal for a big show next week. Ryan gets a speed tutorial on the wonders of pro wrestling before he provides one on the wonders of Yoshi. Crofton continues his tour of Zelda with Ocarina of Time. TV talk takes precedence as Ryan finishes the Umbrella Academy and Crofton digs into Hanna. All of this and sick kids too! Strap in and enjoy!It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money fo...
2019-04-131h 23Dungeons and DiapersD&D 13 – Samuel L. Jackson: Man of MysteryThe boys are on vacation and collectively find out that time off work doesn’t mean more geek time when you have kids. Ryan has his finger on the pulse of the Internet with hot takes on both Anthem and Captain Marvel. Crofton is living in the (Link to the) past with Zelda on SNES Classic as he tries to explain to his confused daughter why only little girls get put in the crystals. Most importantly, Ryan’s wife Ashley doesn’t know who Samuel L. Jackson is! All of this and Ryan and Crofton discuss booking fellow geek parent friend...
2019-03-141h 16Dungeons and DiapersD&D 11 – Resident Evil: KindergartenThe winter chill continues to tighten its noose around Ryan and Crofton and their families and the boys begin to plan their escapes.. both from the cold and the hordes of face-biting zombies in Resident Evil. Crofton continues to sail the sunny seas of Hyrule with his daughter in the Windwaker while Ryan tests the limits of technology to be the best husband ever (ie free up the tv). Crofton’s daughter tries skating for the very first time while Crofton himself tries Cross Code for the very first time - both monumental achievements! Last - but definitely not least...
2019-02-0655 minDungeons and DiapersD&D 10 – Into the Winter-VerseRyan and Crofton commiserate on the life choices they have made to get this to the point where they have to spend their winters in Canada. It is cold. It is snowy. But wait… there are functional (heated) movie theatres! That means it is once again time to break down a movie, this time Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse. Crofton and Gwen take to the seas in The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker while Ryan and Kayden celebrate his third birthday (Kayden’s not Ryan’s). What age is appropriate for letting your kid have a tablet? What about watching Twitch streams? All of...
2019-01-251h 17Dungeons and DiapersD&D 9 – Catching Up On InfinityWelcome to 2019! Ryan and Crofton return from their holidays to discuss what kept them busy over the last three weeks. Crofton FINALLY watched Infinity War, so we dive into spoiler territory for a bit. Ryan got a 4K upgrade for Christmas, and rises up from constantly fiddling with settings. Throw in some great and not so great holiday moments with the family, and you've got an excellent Dungeons and Diapers.It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like to donate, please head on over to tiny.c...
2019-01-111h 13Dungeons and DiapersD&D 8 – All I Want for Christmas is Ewwwww‘Tis the season for Crofton and Ryan to sit down and commiserate about the craziness that is Canadian Christmastime. Social calls! Treats! Christmas trees! Ryan even offers a holiday review of the latest Grinch movie. As a special holiday treat, Crofton leads a deep dive into the doody that gives the show its name with a rant on proper diaper etiquette. Do you wrap and toss or dump and flush? All of this and Red Dead Redemption too (or 2?).It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. If you’d like t...
2018-12-131h 04Dungeons and DiapersD&D 7 – A Song of Gas and WaterRyan and Crofton finally discover that kids are smarter than you think and maybe you shouldn’t talk about Christmas in front of them. Ryan laments that he may live in a seedy neighbourhood by regaling listeners with a story of losing gas, finding water, and the vans that suffer in between. Crofton starts talking about Mario Kart, goes on a weird flashback tangent about how he once dressed as Pikachu for work, and then brings it back around to talk about My Little Pony (it’s a good show!). It’s a journey for sure. All this and how to pla...
2018-11-291h 03Dungeons and DiapersD&D 6 – Stories From Your MouthRyan and Crofton reunite to see which of them survived Halloween with over-sugared children? Spoiler: Both did. Ryan chronicles his geekirific bachelor party shenanigans and what happens when you merge debauchery and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D&D). Crofton takes a minute to savour a date night with his lovely wife, complete with a mysterious (completely not dirty) card game. The boys then try to recapture the whimsy from their childhoods with talk of imagination play, bedtime stories, and the movies that marked (and traumatized) them as kids.It’s Extra Life season again, and the AvenDaDs are raising money fo...
2018-11-141h 01Dungeons and DiapersD&D 5 – The Good, The Bad, and The SpookyCharity and capitalism collide in this week’s episode of Dungeons and Diapers! Experience the angelic Ryan’s quest to raise as much money for sick children as possible doing what he does best: playing games. Meanwhile, experience the demonic Crofton’s quest for the perfect Red Dead Redemption 2 experience by purchasing a PS4 Pro and taking his daughter to a video game store for the first time. Hear both gentlemen prepare for the Halloween season with discussions of scary games (Until Dawn! Resident Evil 7!), pumpkin carving and trick or treating prep. This week’s kid stuff also includes Crofton’s daughter...
2018-11-0159 minDungeons and DiapersD&D 4 – Naps and WhineCrofton and Ryan meander through a field of sterling parenting conversation tulips (baby names! Putting your kids on social media!) before diving deep into the dungeon to figure out if it is even possible to finish a video game as a parent of young kids. Ryan’s case study is Spider-Man and Shadow of the Tomb Raider while Crofton is again lured by the siren’s call of his old mistress… The Witcher 3 - this time with 100% more Blood and Wine. Also, Ryan faces the end of naps and Crofton embarks on his first kindergarten field trip. All of that and VR...
2018-10-191h 02Good, Bad, or Bull$#*!GBB 170 – Cosmetics with special guest Ryan Murphy!This week on Good, Bad, or Bull$#*! special guest Ryan Murphy joins Beau, Michael, and Crofton as they get their Cosmetics game on fleek! Are cosmetics a fun and healthy activity that helps enhance your personal appearance and express specific kinds of personal creativity, especially in its higher forms of artistry as seen in theatre […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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