Mega Dads Live
448 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsEvery month John and Adam break down the latest in gaming! From the latest news and what games we're playing to segments like Small Talk and The Last Word! We look at games from the lens of two old nerds balancing their love of games with kids, spouses, and mortgage payments.
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*Mega Dads Live is for audiences 18+*
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Episodes
Mega Dads Live #135: Comparing Hotdogs
April 20, 2024 14:28 - 47.9 MB*On this episode of Mega Dads Live* Antonio and Evan compare hotdogs. We talk about indie/artsy games and the dark all-digial future of gaming.
Fallout Fans: Episode Two Review
April 18, 2024 12:58 - 52.6 MBWelcome to *Fallout Fans* a limited series podcast where we discuss all things Fallout including the live action Fallout TV series. Today on the show we breakdown and review episode 2 of the live action Fallout TV show.
Fallout Fans: Episode One Review
April 16, 2024 21:32 - 49.3 MBWelcome to *Fallout Fans* a limited series podcast where we discuss all things Fallout including the live action Fallout TV series. Today on the show we breakdown and review episode 1 of the live action Fallout TV show.
Mega Dads Live #134: RimWorld: Anomaly DLC delivers new fear & fun!
April 16, 2024 21:26 - 43.1 MBOn this episode of *Mega Dads Live* Adam is MIA so Antonio & Evan take over! We talk about the origins of the Easter Bunny, the slow death of print media in the gaming space, and how excited we are for the new RimWorld: Anomaly DLC expansion.
Mega Dads Live #133 - Bluey Goes to Hell
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 74.2 MBOn this episode of Mega Dads LIve, Antonio is sharing his thoughts on Helldivers 2 and Bluey: The Video Game!
Mega Dads Live #132: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is PERFECTION
March 22, 2024 12:00 - 68.7 MBOn this ALL-NEW episode of Mega Dads Live we are diving deep into one of the greatest games of this generation, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. We're also having a unicorn party.
Mega Dads Checkpoint #24
March 21, 2024 12:00Evan is joined by the great and powerful Hypercaster and streamer MinnesotaMat to talk about 16 bit classics like Boogerman, how Evan is spending his unemployment and something about “bell drivers”?. End Music Credit: Sun Haven Main Menu Theme
Mega Dads Live Episode 131: Banishers is Truly Haunting
March 17, 2024 15:58 - 67.2 MBOn this episode of Mega Dads Live Adam and Antonio are discussing DONTNOD's all-new franchise "Banishers", as well as Persona 3 Reloaded and the high price of a hedgehog.
Mega Dads Live #130 - I’ll Be Your Palworld
March 01, 2024 15:30 - 28.6 MBOn this episode of Mega Dads Live, Adam and Antonio are talking all about Silent Hill the Short Message and Palworld!
Mega Dads Live #129: Xbox's Bizarre Business Meeting
February 25, 2024 21:24 - 68.7 MBThis week on MDL Adam and Antonio are sharing their thoughts on the bizarre Xbox Business Podcast.
Mega Dads Live #128 - State of PlayStation
February 16, 2024 15:33 - 41.7 MBOn this episode of MDL Adam and Antonio are breaking down the two back-to-back PlayStation State of Plays!
Mega Dads Live #127 - God of War Valhalla
February 12, 2024 15:18 - 17.7 MBOn this episode of Mega Dads Live Adam and Antonio are discussing God of War Valhalla as well as "Beast" for the PC.
Mega Dads Live Episode 126 - The Biggest Games of 2024
February 02, 2024 13:11 - 52.2 MBAdam and Antonio are sharing the biggest games on their 'must play' list for 2024!
Mega Dads Live #125: Our Xbox Direct Debate
January 26, 2024 13:02 - 71.8 MBOn the latest episode of Mega Dads Live Adam and Antonio are deep-diving on the Xbox Developer Direct with everything we loved and loathed about the showcase. Adam also brings his thoughts on his time with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora!
Mega Dads Live #124: Fortnite is on Fire
January 19, 2024 13:31 - 51 MBThis week on Mega Dads Live we're doing a deep dive on the new season of Fortnite as well as talking VR zombie slaying with Arizona Sunshine 2!
Mega Dads Live #123 - The Finals is Fantastic
January 13, 2024 18:26 - 72.1 MBOn this episode of Mega Dads Live we're talking about the new free-to-play shooter sensation, The Finals!
Mega Dads Live # 122 - 2024 Predictions
January 05, 2024 13:06 - 59.7 MBOn this week's episode of Mega Dads Live we are kicking off 2024 with our PREDICTIONS!
Super Mario Bros Wonder - REVIEW
January 04, 2024 20:50 - 8.03 MBWe've got our final thoughts on Nintendo's latest entry in the Super Mario Bros series. And we have to say... this game is WONDERFUL.
Mega Dads Checkpoint - January 2024
January 02, 2024 11:00 - 60.5 MBWe’re back, baby! Evan is joined by MegaDad Chris and Ryan Blaha, developer for CrunchBox Games and Emery to talk about Paradise Killer, GTAs of many varieties and Evan’s maturity. End Music Credit: Paradise (Stay Forever) by Barry “Epoch” Topping
Mega Dads Live #121: Super Mario RPG is as Good as Ever!
December 20, 2023 20:15This week on Mega Dads Live we're talking about two RPG remakes! Super Mario RPG and Star Ocean Second Story R are both perfect examples of why we love remakes.
Mega Dads Live #120: Climbing High with Jusant
December 08, 2023 22:58 - 44.9 MBAdam, Antonio and Chris are back to discuss Jusant and The Lamplighters League for Xbox!
Mega Dads Live #119: Resident Evil 4 SLAYS
December 01, 2023 11:00 - 68.7 MBThis month on Mega Dads Live we're talking about Resident Evil 4 and Viewfinder! Also tips for surviving the Holidays and quick questions about Christmas Shopping!
Mega Dads Live #118 - Honky Star Rail
November 19, 2023 00:42 - 25.3 MBOn this episode of MDL the guys are discussing Honkai Star Rail for the PS5, Shady business with Disney Dreamlight Valley and whether or not Robocop can really be a good action game.
Mega Dads Live #117 - Super Mario Wonderful! (Copy)
November 11, 2023 20:06 - 67.6 MBOn this episode of Mega Dads Live we're talking all about Super Mario Bros Wonder!
Mega Dads Live #116 - Assassin’s Need
November 03, 2023 10:18 - 29.9 MBThis episode of MDL we're deep diving Assassin's Creed Mirage and discussing where Insomniac goes next with Marvel!
Mega Dads Live #115: Spider-Man 2 Amazes!
October 27, 2023 10:00 - 46.7 MBThis week on Mega Dads Live we're talking about Spider-Man 2 for the Playstation and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk!
Mega Dads Live #114 - Cocoon is a Brilliant Puzzle Game
October 20, 2023 18:02 - 40.6 MBThis week on MDL Antonio is intruiging the team with his thoughts on the fantastic puzzle game, Cocoon! Use my special link (https://zen.ai/S4evgbIg9tvhIuZjd4e1tg) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. This is where Gamer Life Meets Real Life! At Mega Dads we provide fun analysis of the video game and geek culture space from the perspective of folks who grew up gaming and are now raising little gamers of our own! Join our Mega Dads Discord and be a part of the con...
Mega Dads Live #113: Antonio Does Drugs
October 13, 2023 10:00 - 43 MBThis week on Mega Dads Live Adam gushes over Pikmin 4 for the Nintendo Switch!
Mega Dads Live #112: Crotch Frisbees
October 06, 2023 10:00 - 91.5 MBThis WEEK on Mega Dads Live we're diving into Headlines with stories that are sure to bring a smile to your face... Jim Ryan is leaving PlayStation, Kamiya is leaving Platinum Games, A bunch of Epic Games employees are leaving because they got laid off. It's a weird time in the industry and we're here to give you our opinions on ALL of it. Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Will Has Wondrous Hair 4:30 - Adam Goes to a Concert 11:37 - Quick Question 15:50 - Super Positives 19:20 - HEADLINES - Jim ...
Mega Dads Live #111: Donuts with the Stars
September 11, 2023 11:00 - 78.7 MBThis month on Mega Dads Live we frolic through the Starfield, Dive deep into the Sea of Stars, and give our hands on impressions of a TON of games from PAX West as well as Super Mario Wonder!
Mega Dads Checkpoint: KinnikuMao and Howard Hong
August 24, 2023 15:58 - 55.5 MBIt’s 2D CON TIME! Come help Evan celebrate with 2 past guests from the best local (to the MegaDads) game show around. KinnikuMao and Howard Hong are back to join Evan and MegaDad Will to talk Final Fantasy 16, Cursed To Golf, Pretty Pretty Dictator and con child care. End Music Credit: Cursed to Golf Soundtrack - A Fore-tuitous Meeting (Scottsman Theme)
Walkabout Mini Golf - REVIEW
August 22, 2023 15:00 - 10.7 MBAdam and the kids have been having a blast with Walkabout Mini Golf, the all new VR mini golf game for PlayStation 5 and PSVR2!
Mega Dads Live #110: Fun with Bears
August 09, 2023 21:02 - 55.5 MBOn this episode of MDL the guys are looking at two new PSVR2 games, Walkabout Mini Golf and Switchback VR, as well as the new PCRPG Baldur's Gate 3!
Can Starfield live up to the hype?
August 03, 2023 01:41 - 26 minutes - 44.4 MBAfter YEARS of development, painful delays, gigantic promises, and the whole of Xbox on it's shoulders...can Starfield possibly live up to the hype!?
What makes Bethesda games great?
August 03, 2023 01:34 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBOn this episode of Starfield Explorers we talk about what exactly makes Bethesda games great and unique? Does Bethesda Magic still exist?
What is the best Bethesda game of all time?
July 21, 2023 11:41 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB"What is the best Bethesda game of all time?" On this episode of Starfield Explorers we keep ourselves busy waiting for the release of Starfield by diving deep into Bethesda's catalog of amazing RPGs.
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One - REVIEW
July 20, 2023 11:24 - 8.24 MBAdam has seen the new Mission Impossible movie and he has a glowing review to share with you!
Mega Dads Checkpoint: Eric Bailey
July 19, 2023 14:12 - 58.3 MBAfter last month’s Sony feature, in the name of balance Evan (noted Sony partisan) is joined by resident XBone fanboy Hypecaster and the former Nintendo Legend himself, Eric Bailey. Eric talks about his new site Gamebeets and gets wistful about gaming forums, while Hypecaster dips his toes in Rimworld and pulls back a stump. We also cover Tears Of The Kingdom, Mask Of The Rose, Fighter Of The Street 6 and Dia of the Blo 4. End Music Credit: Octobug Release Trailer Theme
Warp Pod #6 - The Freebie
July 10, 2023 11:00 - 8.7 MBOn this episode of Warp Pod we're opening the paywall and letting everyone enjoy the Plus Member exclusive show! This week Adam is taking hosting duty and discussing how awesome it is to share cross-generational entertainment with his family.
Mega Dads Live #109 - Two Grandmas At Once
July 04, 2023 14:06 - 67.1 MBOn the latest episode of Mega Dads Live we discuss an absolute PILE of games including Final Fantasy XVI, Layers of Fear, Pixel Ripped 1978, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV and so much more!
Pixel Ripped 1978 - REVIEW
June 30, 2023 11:00 - 8.61 MBWe're reviewing the all-new time-travelling video game adventure, Pixel Ripped 1978! This love letter to the late 70's and early 80's era of gaming is pulling all the right nostalgia levers, but can playing Atari games still be fun?
Mega Dads Checkpoint: Kinnikumao
June 07, 2023 10:00 - 55.5 MBOn this very Sorny edition of MegaDads Checkpoint Evan is joined by Sebastion from the Pro-Nerd Report and Kinnikumao, a streamer and self-described “hype person” to talk about the Playstation Showcase. We foretell the Year Of Mao, drop some hot katydid facts, and deeply offend Sebastion with our frankly reasonable suggestions regarding the future of the Spider-Man game.
Mega Dads Live #108: The Summer Game Bang
May 22, 2023 10:17 - 74.6 MBOn this special episode of Mega Dads Live Adam is joined by Tim Aulph of the Nintendo Dads, Luke Lohr of Xbox Expansion Pass and Joseph Moran of The Trophy Room to discuss The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity, Ravenlok and they also give their predictions on the Summer 2023 gaming season!
Mega Dads Checkpoint: Peter Riemenschneider
May 19, 2023 00:42 - 44.8 MBThis month on MegaDads Checkpoint Evan is joined by HypeCaster (again) and Peter Riemenschneider, owner of Rent My Arcade and the Two Bit Game Room, a free-play video arcade and retro game lounge where you can play and rent out classic arcade games. We understandably talk mostly about arcade games this time, with some rundowns of The Act, X-Men Arcade and the venerable Disks Of Tron.
Mega Dads Live #107: The Xbox One
May 08, 2023 11:00 - 60.2 MBAdam and Antonio are here to discuss Redfall, the current state of Xbox, Horizon Burning Shores and Street Fighter 6!
Mega Dads Live #106: Mabel Arrests Trump
April 03, 2023 09:00 - 53.1 MBOn this episode of MDL Adam is declaring Tchia his current favorite game of 2023 while Antonio is getting down with his dark side with Diablo IV and Resident Evil 4.
Mega Dads Checkpoint: Howard Hong
March 31, 2023 13:00 - 56.1 MBThis month on MegaDads Checkpoint Evan is joined by HypeCaster (aka Tony) and Howard Hong, Co-Head of Volunteer Staff at 2D-Con, the biggest video game convention in Minnesota (and favorite of the MegaDads crew). Midnight Suns gets a rundown along with Deep Rock Galactic and Ghost Song, which together kind of sounds like the lineup at a 60’s outdoor concert. End Music Credit: We're In This Together by Phil Boucher
Mega Dads Live #105: Potty Tasting
March 10, 2023 09:00 - 75.1 MBOn this episode of MDL Adam and Antonio take a deep dive into the world of PSVR2 and explore the disappointing Bioshock wannabe that is Atomic Heart.
Mega Dads Checkpoint: Sebastian Mauldin
February 20, 2023 11:00 - 66.2 MBThis month on MegaDads Checkpoint Evan and Berto are joined by Sebation Mauldin of The ProNerd Report to talk about single player games, gaming birthdays, exploding ping pong tables and the dreaded Diablo Finger. We also get a review of Hi Fi Rush, Titan Quest and Berto’s extended traipse through Final Fantasy 7 Land. You do not want to ride Sephiroth’s Big Sword Coaster. End Music Credit: Wolfgang’s 5th Symphony by Wolfgang Gartner
Mega Dads Live #104: That’s Not a Massage
February 06, 2023 11:00 - 93.4 MBThis month on Mega Dads Live we’re actually talking about a NEW XBOX GAME! Hi Fi Rush is one of the BIGGEST games out there right now and Antonio is ready to sing its praises. Adam discusses the beautifully serene SEASON: A Letter to the Future, and Berto continues to eat crow for coming around on FORTNITE.