Ryan and Crofton are known for many things: genius parenting advice, good taste in games, but did you know they are also hopeless romantics? Let's talk date nights! But before that, it is finally time for Crofton to talk Wrestlemania. But before that, it is book nook with Ryan and Prince of Persia for Crofton. But before that, Helldivers 2. But before that... actually just give us a listen!

What do the Easter Bunny, Santa, and the Tooth Fairy all have in common? They give kids stuff and they are make believe. Are these fictitious gift givers present in your house? Ryan and Crofton talk about them and how to maybe have a difficult conversation with your older kids. But it is also fun and games as Ryan keeps his reading record alive with Hench and Crofton gets on his pulpit about Final Fantasy XVI. Helldivers 2 makes an appearance and Ryan continues to make Crofton hear about anime. Come listen!

On a super-sized Dungeons and Diapers, Crofton and Ryan reminisce about the magical world of Disney and if it is a force of good, evil, or something in between. But before that they shine the spotlight on things they have been enjoying including the game Firewatch, the book Starter Villain, and the addiction Balatro. All of this and big discussions on Jedi: Survivor and Final Fantasy XVI. Oh! And Crofton gets surprised. Come listen!

Oh the family car! It stirs up memories of station-wagons and mini-vans. But what is the family car today? Crofton and Ryan talk about cars while saving enough time for books (Kaiju Preservation Society), video games (Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Paper Mario) and... anime? (Zom 100) All of this and a podcast feud is reignited.

It is the season for birthday parties and Ryan and Crofton share their thoughts on how they organize kid parties, from costs to ideas. Crofton finally gets his podcast challenge for 2024 and takes it well. Ryan begrudgingly admits that Crofton was right the whole time about Abbott Elementary while Crofton busts some faces in Sifu. All of that and we are on the Road to Wrestlemania! Come listen!

How do your kids think about money? Do they have an allowance? Do they have a sense of its value? Ryan and Crofton exchange notes about their kids' relationships with the all powerful dollar, from budgeting to toys. But first Ryan finds out what his DaD Challenge is for 2024 and introduces some options for Crofton (voting closes February 8th). All that and how to optimize a Steam Deck for maximum comfort, and non-Nintendo family games.

Hope you are hungry because Ryan and Crofton will be going through the menu of kid meals, lamenting how kids just don't eat anything. But fret not! It is a new year on Dungeons Diapers and the guys compare holiday gift lists before Crofton takes Ryan through the Dungeons of Eternity so he can settle in his reading nook and read The Last Devil to Die. All of this, the Dead Space remake, and Crofton challenges Ryan.

Ryan and Crofton take a break from the holidays to chat with their kids about their various holiday adventures. First up, Ryan outnumbers himself on the podcast with Kayden and Abigail, as they discuss Dungeon Murder and their favourite Christmas gifts. Crofton and Gwen discuss some Christmas gifts, including Pikmin 4, the board game Azur, and a viewing of Pixar's Onward. All this and they share their holiday travels too!

It 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.

Ho-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!

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!

Ryan 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!

Ryan 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?

This 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!

Ryan 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!

Do 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!

It 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!

What 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?

Crofton 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!

We 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).