Three Dads and a Console
193 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHave you ever struggled to find others to discuss video games with, especially in a hectic daily lifestyle filled with work and kids? Join long time gamers Court, Greg/Pez, and Wabba as we dive into current and retro game talk! If you want a perspective on current gaming mixed with old school/retro games from three gamers with plenty of experience, this show is for you. You will also hear about our stories of bringing our kids up with games, and some of the ways we balance family life and gaming. Grab a controller, pull up a chair, and join us on our new adventure with Three Dads and a Console!
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Episodes
God of War Release Date, Creed is Actually Good
July 07, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBGuys, Creed is actually good.
Persona Is Here On Switch, The Struggle of Staying Fit As Parents
June 30, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB@Nintendo dropped a Partner Mini Direct on Wednesday! What did the dads think about it? Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
Shredder's Revenge Impressions, Disney+ Is Killing It
June 23, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBWe got our hands on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge and guess what? It's pretty FREAKING GOOD!
Xbox/Bethesda Showcase, NEW Playstation Plus Impressions, Anamanaguchi Concert Review
June 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBYour favorite dads are back, baby!
Talking Esports and Game Gym with Josh Hafkin
June 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBWe talk to the founder of Game Gym, Josh Hafkin (@ExtraBarbecue) and his experience with Esports and how you can get your kids involved in a potential career in gaming, or involved with collegiate esports!
The Problem With Star Wars Fandom, My Little Pony Review
June 02, 2022 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBCourt reviews Outright Games' latest release with My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure! We talk about the issues with Star Wars nerds on Twitter
Seth Green Isn't Monkeying Around, PS Plus Upgrade Charges, EA Looking To Be Bought
May 26, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBFollow your favorite dads at https://twitter.com/threedadpod
Seth Green Isn't Monkeying Around, PS Plus Upgrade Charges, EA Looking To Be Bought
May 26, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBFollow your favorite dads at https://twitter.com/threedadpod
Gaming Fatigue, PS Plus' Game Lineup and The Show Review w/ Snaggle J
May 19, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBWe're joined by our good friend Snaggle J to talk about gaming fatigue, PS Plus' game lineup and our final thought on MLB The Show 22
Gotham Knights Looks Great, Nintendo's Indie World Direct Was Not
May 12, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBNintendo's Indie World Direct was incredibly underwhelming. Was there anything the Dads cared about during today's broadcast? Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
Will NFTs Ruin Gaming w/ Gamer Graham
May 05, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBSquare Enix just sold their western IPs to focus on "the blockchain, AI and the cloud". Are NFTs going to ruin gaming? Was this a mistake by Square Enix? Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
Roguelike Indie Hockey Game: Tape to Tape Interview
April 21, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWabba sits down with Hastan, Community Manager for upcoming roguelike retro-inspired hockey game Tape to Tape (@Tape2Tape_Game) to talk about his gaming history, as well as what to look forward to in this indie throwback game. Wabba also shares his impressions from the Alpha and we chat about whats to come with Tape to Tape, launching in Dec 2022!
PAX East Expectations, What We Wish The NHL Took From The Show
April 14, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBPAX East is coming and Wabba and Pez are both attending. The duo talk about their past experiences at PAX East and what their expectations are for this year's convention.
MLB The Show 22 Impressions, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is GOOD!
April 07, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBMLB The Show 22 is here! Pez gives his review on Tiny Tina Wonderlands!
Three Dads Official Spring Game Guide and Playstation Plus 2: Electric Boogaloo
March 31, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBYour favorite Dads are back to talk about our recommendations for our Spring Game Guide and what to buy for you and your kids! We also talk about the changes to Playstation Plus (Finally).
Hogwarts Legacy Is DAY ONE, Halo TV Series and NHL Trade Deadline?
March 24, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBYour favorite Dads are back to talk about Hogwarts Legacy and Sony's State of Play, Halo is coming out on Paramount Plus and the NHL Trade Deadline was good for the Bruins.
Sony's State of Play Review, The Batman SPOILER FREE Discussion
March 10, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBLet's talk about Sony's State of Play and the games that were introduced to us. Forespoken, Gundam Evolution, Ghostwire Tokyo and more! "The Batman" has been released in theaters. Wabba, Court and Matt have all seen in and share their spoiler free thoughts on the movie. Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
HUGE Pokemon Announcement, Mark Whalberg STINKS, Amazon's Luna
March 03, 2022 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBWe kick this episode off talking about Pokemon's newest announcement: Scarlett and Violet! Are Pez and Wabba excited about the next entry of pocket monsters?! Secondly, we go WAAAAAAY off the rails - so you know what? Just buckle up, buckaroos!
Horizon Forbidden West Impressions, Elden Ring's Lack of Accessibility Features
February 24, 2022 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBWabba has gotten his hand on Guerilla's latest game: Horizon Forbidden West. In the small time he's been able to play the game, what are his impressions of Sony's biggest game of 2022? Elden Ring has dropped and currently holds a 97 on Metacritic. Along with a new From Software game comes the same controversy about difficulty settings and accessibility in video games. Where do you sit on this topic? Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about...
Cyberpunk Is Back?! Dr. Strange, Batman and kids movies.
February 17, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBCyberpunk 2077, the much maligned game from CD Projekt Red, is back in the news with a massive patch on PC and next generation consoles. The question remains: Is Cyberpunk back? There's a ton of movies coming out with Doctor Strange's second trailer being released, Jurassic World Dominion dropped and photos of Michael Keaton's Batman in the cowl. What do you think about this? Lastly, at what age did you introduce your children to movies like Harry Potter? Marvel? Star Wars? And what age ...
Cyberpunk Is Back?! Dr. Strange, Batman and kids movies.
February 17, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBCyberpunk 2077, the much maligned game from CD Projekt Red, is back in the news with a massive patch on PC and next generation consoles. The question remains: Is Cyberpunk back? There's a ton of movies coming out with Doctor Strange's second trailer being released, Jurassic World Dominion dropped and photos of Michael Keaton's Batman in the cowl. What do you think about this? Lastly, at what age did you introduce your children to movies like Harry Potter? Marvel? Star Wars? And what age ...
Reacting to Nintendo's Direct, Call of Duty Staying On Playstation
February 10, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBNintendo dropped a pretty good Direct hours before the show kicked off and our resident NintenNerd™ is here to talk about what he liked and did not like about it. Phil Spencer came out and said that Call of Duty will remain a multi-platform game. Platinum Games moving to a live service model? Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
Sony Buys Bungie!
February 03, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBSony dropped some major news this week with the purchase on Bungie! What does this mean for Destiny's developer and publisher? Will Destiny become a Sony exclusive or is there something else up Sony's sleeve? Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
Sony Buys Bungie!
February 03, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBSony dropped some major news this week with the purchase on Bungie! What does this mean for Destiny's developer and publisher? Will Destiny become a Sony exclusive or is there something else up Sony's sleeve? Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
What To Play First? Horizon Zero Dawn or Dying Light 2?
January 27, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBThere is a huge slate of games that are starting to drop in February. The first is Dying Light 2 and Horizon Forbidden West. Which are you more excited for and/or which are you going to play first? Our Dads weigh in! Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
What To Play First? Horizon Zero Dawn or Dying Light 2?
January 27, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBThere is a huge slate of games that are starting to drop in February. The first is Dying Light 2 and Horizon Forbidden West. Which are you more excited for and/or which are you going to play first? Our Dads weigh in! Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
What Microsoft's Purchase of Activision Blizzard Means For GAMERS!
January 20, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIn HUGE news around the gaming world, Microsoft has announced a purchase of Activision Blizzard for about $70 BILLION dollars...CASH. Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
What Microsoft's Purchase of Activision Blizzard Means For GAMERS!
January 20, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIn HUGE news around the gaming world, Microsoft has announced a purchase of Activision Blizzard for about $70 BILLION dollars...CASH. Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
Xbox Sales Are Blowing Up! Days Gone Director Is PISSED At Sony!
January 13, 2022 02:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBDying Light 2's PR team has seemingly messed up when mentioning that Dying Light 2 will take 500 hours to complete! Days Gone Director goes off on Sony on Twitter. Xbox said that Xbox Series X/S are ahead of any previous Xbox generation. Not every parent can stay up-to-date on the latest video game news you need to know about, so we try and do that for you weekly.
The Final Podcast...of 2021!
December 30, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThe Final Podcast of 2021 is here! Court (@courtlalonde) Wabba (@wabbaplays) Pez (@pezell56x) Three Dads Twitter (@ThreeDadsPod)
Sony's Spartacus, December's GamePass and Game Awards Reveals
December 16, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBSony's Spartacus sounds...fine? December's GamePass games are revealed and what were some of our favorite Game Award reveals? Cohosts: Wabbaplays (@Wabbaplays) Court Lalonde (@courtlalonde) Pez (@pezell56x) Three Dads and a Console (@ThreeDadsPod)
Halo Infinite Review, Great Games for Children This Holiday Season, What to Expect During Game Awards
December 09, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBThe Dads are joined by their good friend Josh from Pixel Cereal to talk about, what else? HALO INFINITE! One of the biggest games of 2021 has released and the crew will be talking about the campaign, the multiplayer and everything in between! Also, the holiday season is upon us. What games will be appropriate for your kids? The Dads run through their picks for all ages! Did any of your favorites make the list? LIGHTNING ROUND: What will be shown during The Game Awards?! Not every paren...
Halo Infinite's Launch, Sports Games Need To Change w/ Hanek!
December 02, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThe Dads are joined by Twitch Partner and NHL content creator Hanek for today's show. Find out about Hanek journey through gaming and what lead him to becoming a Twitch partner. Halo is on the precipice of dropping! How does Hanek and the Dads feel about 343's newest launching game? Where is everyone's hype level? Will Wabba actually play it? (No). Sports games need to change. We talk to Hanek about what he believes may fix sport franchise games. Also, where does the group sit on microtr...
One Year Podcast Celebration Episode!
November 18, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWe're celebrating one year of Three Dads and a Console with our first LIVE SHOW on YouTube! Tonight, your favorite Dads will be talking about Xbox's 20th anniversary show and the major news that Halo Infinite's multiplayer would launch right after the show! With a few days of gaming under their belt, what did Pez and Court think about Microsoft's latest iteration of Master Chief's journey? Bobby Kotik is back in the news for being garbage. This shouldn't shock anyone. What should Activi...
One Year Podcast Celebration Episode!
November 18, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWe're celebrating one year of Three Dads and a Console with our first LIVE SHOW on YouTube! Tonight, your favorite Dads will be talking about Xbox's 20th anniversary show and the major news that Halo Infinite's multiplayer would launch right after the show! With a few days of gaming under their belt, what did Pez and Court think about Microsoft's latest iteration of Master Chief's journey? Bobby Kotik is back in the news for being garbage. This shouldn't shock anyone. What should Activi...
Far Cry 6 Review, Has The First Year of Next Gen Gaming Met Your Expectations?
November 11, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBWe're joined by Matt from Assemble and Assemble XP and we're discussing the first year of next generation gaming. Have the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S lived up to the team's expectations? What were they disappointed with? What have they loved? We also review Ubisoft's smash hit "Far Cry 6"! What did Matt and Court think about the latest entry in Ubisoft's Fary Cry series? Where does Anton Castillo rank among the Far Cry villains? Lastly, we touch on Square Enix's comments about Crystal Dynam...
Playstation on PC, Sega MMO?
November 04, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBThe Dads are back and we're here to talk about Playstation putting their games on PC! We talk about Sony bringing their first party games to Steam and how this could also impact the Steam Deck! Microsoft and Sega are getting friendly around Microsoft's Azure cloud gaming. Could Sega be putting an MMO together? Pez talks about his experience with his brand new PS5!
Red Sonic and the Return of Zack Hartzman
October 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBCourt and Wabba are joined by Zack Hartzman once again to talk about the power of teaching games in schools, as well as his upcoming published works! We also discuss the new Peppa Pig game, Sonys recent State of Play, and the rumored WB fighting game!
The Batman Looks Amazing, DC Fandome and Back 4 Blood Review
October 21, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThe Dads (@ThreeDadPod) are back to talk about some big events that happened last week. First, the highly anticipated Back 4 Blood has finally been released! What did Court and Pez think about the spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead? Is it worth your precious gaming hours or should you hold off for something else? HUGE NEWS also popped off this weekend as DC Fandome 2021 happened over the weekend. The guys talk about the big happenings involving Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League, Gotham...
Sony's 2022, Kotaku STINKS and Future Class w/ PS Trophy Room
October 14, 2021 02:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBToday Wabba and Pez are joined the the dynamic duo of Joseph Moran aka Mr. Bad Bit (@MrBadBit) and Kyle Stephenson aka Mr. K Step (@MrKStep) of the incredible PS Trophy Room (@PSTrophyRoom) to talk about Sony's upcoming releases in 2022 and what we're excited about. We also take Kotaku to task on some inappropriate content on their site and talk about Kotaku's downhill slide over the past year or so. Lastly, The Dads tell you why you should nominate Joe and Kyle to be part of The Game Aw...
Blaze and the Monster Machines Review, Twitch's MASSIVE Data Leak and NHL 22!
October 07, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBCourt reviews Outright Games' new title "Blaze and the Monster Machines: Axel City Racers". What did Court and his daughter think about this wonderful kart racer developed by the good people at Outright Games? And with NHL 22's release right around the corner, our #1 center Wabbaplays, tells us why he's excited for this year's entry. We break down of the pretty important additions to EA annual franchise before it hits the ice! If anything was going to be put on ice, it should be Twitch's...
Strong Opinions on Epic Games and More rants from the boys
September 30, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBToday we are joined by the Antonio from Mega Dads, aka Hypecaster as we talk about him and his creation experience, as well as discover Court's true feelings about Epic and Fortnite. We also talk about the new Diablo 2 Ressurected and some new big titles coming to Xbox Gamespass.
Past and Present Gaming Redemption Stories
September 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBJosh from Pixel Cereal and Canadian Geekcast joining us today as we talk about gaming redemption stories, such as No Mans Sky and Cyberpunk previously, as well as our thoughts on Horizon's upgrade story and backlash. Let the people's voice be heard!
Past and Present Gaming Redemption Stories
September 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBJosh from Pixel Cereal and Canadian Geekcast joining us today as we talk about gaming redemption stories, such as No Mans Sky and Cyberpunk previously, as well as our thoughts on Horizon's upgrade story and backlash. Let the people's voice be heard!
Halo Infinite Will Be Missing Modes At Launch
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBGamescom 2021 has come and gone and we're talking about our favorite games that were featured during the conference! Meanwhile Halo Infinite will be missing some pretty important modes when the game launches on December 8th.
Expectations for NHL 22, Madden 22 Has Major Issues
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBNHL 22 is right around the corner and we're joined by Drew "Doobshmoob" Johnson from the "Brews And Bruins" podcast to talk about it! With NHL 22's release right around the corner and the first one on next-generation consoles, are we expecting too much? Also Madden 22 has dropped and it has some MAJOR issues. What is plaguing one of EA Sports' major titles? We answer all these questions, and more, in this weeks episode!
Hades on Gamepass and PS5, Diablo 2 Resurrected Beta Impressions
August 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBHades has dropped on Xbox and Playstation 5. Now that it is on all major consoles, The Dads have all had a chance to play it. Hear what they think about Supergiantgames' smash hit. Wabba also got his hands on the Diablo 2 Resurrected. Get his impressions of Blizzard's work with the beta, what he loved, what he didn't love and what should be changed before the game drops. Finally, The Dads talk about returning to the movie theater. With vaccinations rolling out but COVID-19 on the rise a...
What Is Marvel Mondays?!
August 19, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBPez and his daughter, Lil Pez, have been watching the MCU in timeline order every Monday. They started to dip their toes into Phase Three with Iron Man 3. View the MCU through the eyes of a 10 year old as she answers some questions about her favorite MCU character and MCU movie. If you want a perspective on current gaming mixed with old school/retro games from three gamers with plenty of experience, this show is for you. You will also hear about our stories of bringing our kids up with ga...
What Is Marvel Mondays?!
August 19, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBPez and his daughter, Lil Pez, have been watching the MCU in timeline order every Monday. They started to dip their toes into Phase Three with Iron Man 3. View the MCU through the eyes of a 10 year old as she answers some questions about her favorite MCU character and MCU movie. If you want a perspective on current gaming mixed with old school/retro games from three gamers with plenty of experience, this show is for you. You will also hear about our stories of bringing our kids up with ga...
The Impression That I Get: Halo Infinite's Beta
August 12, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWARNING: LANGUAGE We're joined by John from "Does Machines" and we're ready to talk about some big happenings in the gaming world! First is 343 Studio's Halo Infinite Beta. Both Court and Pez were chosen to be part of the beta and each had a different experience with it. What did they think about the beta? What were the best parts? Worst parts? We also answer the question: What gaming franchise would we like to revive?