Dungeons & Diapers
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDungeons & Diapers is a show where two podcasters get together and discuss their ridiculous parenting stories and personal strategies for carving out time for themselves in their increasingly crazy lives.
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DaD 116 – Kids and Ads
May 06, 2024 16:48 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBAs 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!
DaD 115 – Wrestling with Date Night
April 23, 2024 00:52 - 2 hours - 138 MBRyan 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!
DaD 114 – Fictional Gift Givers
April 02, 2024 18:25 - 1 hour - 105 MBWhat 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 anim...
DaD 113 – Disney Magic
March 15, 2024 18:25 - 2 hours - 139 MBOn 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!
DaD 112 – Family Car
February 26, 2024 18:06 - 2 hours - 131 MBOh 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.
DaD 111 – Birthday Parties
February 10, 2024 01:38 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBIt 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!
DaD 110 – Kids and Money
January 29, 2024 01:36 - 1 hour - 108 MBHow 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.
DaD 109 – Food
January 15, 2024 18:03 - 1 hour - 108 MBHope 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.
DaD Kids Special – Holiday Tales
January 06, 2024 01:13 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBRyan 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!
DaD Special Edition – 3rd Annual Daddies
December 15, 2023 21:11 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt 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.
DaD 108 – Holiday Shopping
December 01, 2023 20:41 - 2 hours - 117 MBHo-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!
DaD 107 – Making Friends (as Adults)
November 19, 2023 17:07 - 1 hour - 106 MBStrap 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!
DaD Special – Girl Guides with Gwen
November 11, 2023 16:10 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBRyan 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 th...
DaD 106 – Bedtime
October 26, 2023 00:55 - 2 hours - 114 MBRyan 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?
D&D 105 – Halloween Scares
October 16, 2023 23:20 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThis 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!
D&D Mini – AvenDaDs Extra Life N64 Fun
October 11, 2023 22:56 - 4 minutes - 4.84 MBRyan 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!
D&D 104 – Family Pets
September 25, 2023 15:16 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBDo 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!
D&D 103 – Talking to Teachers
September 11, 2023 13:28 - 1 hour - 85 MBIt 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!
D&D 102 – Summer Vacations
August 29, 2023 21:28 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBWhat 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?
D&D 101 – Camping
August 01, 2023 00:08 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBCrofton 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!
D&D 100 – The Big Double Oh
July 21, 2023 02:24 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe 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).
D&D Special – Catching Up On The MCU
July 10, 2023 14:25 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBRyan 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.
D&D 99 – Screen Time
June 26, 2023 14:26 - 1 hour - 101 MBIs 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!
D&D 98 – Sleeping Dogs and Families
June 12, 2023 15:02 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe 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!
D&D 97 – Kids and Tech
May 28, 2023 17:35 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe 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.
D&D 96 – Personal Goals
May 15, 2023 17:11 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBIt 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!
D&D 95 – ALMOST FAMOUS
April 30, 2023 00:37 - 2 hours - 110 MBCrofton 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!
D&D 94 – Writers Strike
April 17, 2023 14:17 - 1 hour - 85 MBToday, 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?
D&D 93 – Midnight Mexico
March 27, 2023 19:43 - 2 hours - 111 MBIt 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" als...
D&D 92 – Izzy’s Good Week
February 26, 2023 18:40 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBRyan 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!
D&D 91 – Hardcore Adulting
February 10, 2023 20:56 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBCrofton 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.
D&D 90 – A BETTER CROFTON
January 27, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBIt 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!
D&D 89 – Deck Building
January 13, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBRyan 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.
D&D Special Edition – 2nd Annual Daddies
December 23, 2022 15:39 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBRoll 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!
D&D 88 – MIDNIGHT FUNS
December 10, 2022 19:51 - 1 hour - 82 MBOn 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!
D&D 87 – Peppermint
November 28, 2022 15:08 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBStrap 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.
D&D 86 – No Laser Swords
November 08, 2022 00:19 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBRyan 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!
D&D 85 – Extra Life for the AvenDaDs
October 20, 2022 19:12 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBCrofton 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.
D&D 84 – Death Warmed Over
October 10, 2022 23:22 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBYour 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!
D&D 83 – So You Want to Be a Hero?
September 17, 2022 18:48 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBRyan 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!
D&D Spoilers – Spider-Man: No Way Home
September 07, 2022 14:59 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBAs 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.
D&D 82 – Road Trippin’
August 28, 2022 13:24 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBVacations 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.
D&D 81 – Vacation Games
August 06, 2022 00:53 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBThe 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...
D&D 80 – COVID Capers
July 23, 2022 23:58 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBWell 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!
D&D 79 – Trash Talk
July 03, 2022 17:34 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBCrofton 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!
D&D 78 – Strange Summer
June 10, 2022 17:18 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIt'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!
D&D 77 – Strange Walks and Bus Ride Talks
May 31, 2022 16:38 - 1 hour - 102 MBRyan 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!
D&D 76 – Marvel Madness
May 10, 2022 00:20 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBRyan 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 ...
D&D 75 – Steaming Pile of Genesis
April 15, 2022 00:39 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBCrofton 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!
D&D 74 – Vacay Vistas
April 01, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBCrofton 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!