It's our April News Episode! Josh and Ryan talk about the Switch 2 and all the news that we've gotten about it over the last month. There's complaints and excitement throughout. What are your thoughts on the Switch 2? Edit: Josh says that preorders for the Switch 2 begin on May 8th. Nintendo changed that to April 24th after the recording of this episode. Josh also said that Metroid Prime 4 is going to be a launch title. This was wishful thinking and inaccurate.
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this episode Josh introduces a wild conspiracy about the plot of Finding Nemo. Ryan revisits Palworld after the recent lawsuits. Josh has been playing Metroid Prime 3 (yes Josh plays a lot of Metroid games).
Apr 13, 2025•36 min
For the first time ever all four Dead Tired Dads are together in the same room. Topics in this episode range from Xbox's reported handheld console and Shooter McGavin being featured in the newest PGA game to the merits of the Nintendo 64 controller.
Mar 28, 2025•54 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Greetings friends! In this episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast, Josh can't keep output and input straight for some reason. Ryan has nothing going on, but he is still playing Persona 5 and contemplates taking a week off to finish it. Josh has been playing Mario vs. Donkey Kong.
Mar 14, 2025•33 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Welcome to our February news episode. In this episode Ryan admits to doing something stupid, Josh tells a story badly, and then does a VERY bad Donald Trump impression. News includes Palworld lawsuits, AI video games, a new Street Fighter movie, and much more!
Feb 28, 2025•56 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Josh, Matt, and Daniel are back for February reviews. Matt shares his history as a nerd, and Josh complains about the existence of C batteries. Josh reviews Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Matt reviews Marvel Rivals.
Feb 14, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Josh, Matt, and Daniel are back for the start of the 4th season of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast on the 7th anniversary of the launch of the Dead Tired Dads YouTube channel. In this month's news episode the Dads talk about the Switch 2, and a little about Nintendo's history of follow up consoles. Xbox also makes an appearance with a new slate of games that will be coming out over the next year, and that will also be available day one on GamePass.
Jan 31, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In the season finale of the the Dead Tired Dads Podcast, Josh and Ryan talk about their hopes for next gen Nintendo controllers as well as the complications that have arisen due to controllers having the same button labels in different places. Also, they reminisce about Mario Kart 64 battle mode. Ryan talks about some updates on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and follows up with a review on Borderlands for Switch (because he accidentally found out he's getting Borderlands 3 for Christmas). Josh revi...
Dec 13, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 22
There should be a description here about the episode, but I forgot to put it in. November news includes Nintendo being petty, Microsoft continuing to insist that you should be able to play Xbox anywhere and everywhere, and Sony earning a little bit of redemption. Also Josh and Ryan provide their Christmas wish lists...if anyone wants to buy them something.
Nov 29, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 21
In this episode Ryan eats an oatmeal cream pie (yes, really). He also reviews a game he didn't play. Josh continues his trend of playing Metroid games too frequently, and Daniel waxes poetic about the beauty of the Nintendo Gameboy Color.
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Welcome to the October news. Nintendo has been busy not releasing the launch date for the Switch 2, but they are trying to help you wake up and may or may not be trying to get you to think about them more often (like all the time). Also a new console brings the Nintendo 64 to 4K TVs.
Nov 01, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 19
In a sprawling adventure through the Columbus OH Legoland Discovery Center and Hershey PA, the Dead Tired Dads discover the secret color of the Hershey Bar wrapper. Josh reviews The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Ryan reviews Baldur's Gate III
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Welcome to our September News episode. Matt returns bringing with him discussions of octogenarian gamers and retro wi fi. Also $700 consoles and the connection between video games and Hollywood.
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In this bonus length episode the dads discuss the decline in quality animated shows that can appeal to both kids and adults and the decline of entertainment in general. Also a follow up discussion on the third party Zelda game mentioned in our last episode. Daniel reviews Sonic Mania, Josh talks about Metroid Zero Mission (yes another Metroid game), and Ryan discovers a dating sim hidden in NCAA 25.
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Josh discovers a fatal flaw in his "Can't hold it, don't own it," philosophy, and Daniel buys his kids walkie-talkies leading to shananigans. In the news, Gamestop makes a bad business decision and a good business decision. Also, Nintendo doesn't want people to know what their new console looks like, but they are ok with them knowing what it feels like.
Aug 30, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 15
On this episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast Josh shares the dangers of going for ice cream with a new Tattoo. Also the guys uncover that the podcast is actually subsidized by the local government. Josh reviews Metroid Other M, Ryan gives his son's review of Detective Pikachu Returns, and Daniel discusses the nuances between Fire Emblem Three Houses and Fire Emblem Engage.
Aug 16, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Welcome to August...I mean the end of July! Today we learn about the dangers of international travel and discover further evidence that Microsoft and Sony are indeed getting out of the console game. Also whatever happened to JnCo?
Jul 26, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Josh is mad at the streaming services for burying the list under a mass of recommendations, and he and Daniel ponder the future of entertainment. Daniel reviews Triangle Strategy and Fire Emblem Engage, and Josh laments the death of Guitar Hero and Rock Band after realizing how much he misses them.
Jul 12, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Daniel makes his triumphant return to the podcast. Today we learn about Josh damaging his finger while bowling, and Daniel's children pretend they are in Metal Gear. In the world of video game news, is it possible that Nintendo manages to once again win the console wars? Trends seem to point to "YES". Also there was a new Nintendo Direct and there were a lot of games announced. The guys talk about the games that they find interesting including one that Josh has been begging for that involves a c...
Jun 28, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In today's episode Josh and Ryan talk Tamagotchi and other digital pets. Ryan reviews Another Crab's Treasure and the frustrations of "Souls Style" games. Josh reviews Princess Peach Showtime and the need for more intro level games.
Jun 14, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 10
It's time for our May news episode. There are acquisitions, lawsuits, and Microsoft may be changing the console landscape, while Sony wonders what exactly they are doing. Also, LEGOs are expensive.
May 31, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Today's episode features bulging muscles and television references (and absolutely no negative references to Scientology). Ryan has been playing Shredder's Revenge and Josh gives a brief introduction to Hogwarts Legacy.
May 17, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 8
WELCOME to the April News episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast. In this episode Josh gets free stuff, and debate rages over Game Informer's selection process for the greatest game of all time (even if the outcome is accurate).
May 03, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this brand new Dead Tired Dads Podcast episode Matt returns (and this time you can hear him!). There's a lot of talk about Street Fighter II, Street Fighter the Movie, and Street Fighter the Movie the Game (it's confusing but that's ok). Ryan reviews Persona 3, Josh sorta reviews Myst on Occulus and Hawked, and Matt reviews the new Battle Royale mode in WOW, then talks about Unicorn Overlord, and reviews Final Fantasy VII for the Switch. This episode is chock full of nuts so get some. (EDIT 5...
May 03, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Welcome to the March news update! Josh realizes that he wasted years not eating enough bacon. Also, Matt rejoins the podcast (but there were some audio issues...so he's hard to hear). Also layoffs are happening in the gaming industry, there's a new X-Men Cartoon and an official announcement for a new Mario movie, and fast travel is bad...unless it leads to a new possibility for a micro-transaction. SERIOUSLY, DO NOT EAT RAW MEAT!
Mar 29, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On this very special episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast, Josh discovers his hidden desire to start a hockey team in Kentucky. The Dads also learn that playing video games is actually very good for you and can be educational. Daniel relays information from a study that sheds light on how video games are actually good for you. Josh talks about how video games have helped him be a better musician and discusses the subscription based Rocksmith+. Ryan talks about using captured monsters to build ...
Mar 15, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Welcome to our February news episode. Come hear about the incredible 18th century Christmas tradition Snapdragon (also known as burn your 18th century cottage down). Also in this episode, Disney spends a ton of money investing in Epic Games, lots of new Nintendo games were announced, and is Xbox seems to be trying to murder it's console department?
Feb 23, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Once again, the dads rant against the death of physical media. Then Josh talks about a game that he bought a digital copy for. Ryan talks about Advance Wars 1 & 2.
Feb 10, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to season 3! This is our first video game news episode. Josh also bought a new toothbrush, which seemed important at the time. Mickey Mouse is in the public domain. What does that mean for video games? Microsoft had a developers' conference announcing 5 new games. Also, Mario and Donkey Kong aren't friends anymore.
Jan 26, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 1
MERRY CHRISTMAS! In this episode Josh learns that dropping Christmas trees on his toe is bad, GameStop finally comes through, and the guys talk about some great games that are coming out for at least the second time.
Dec 29, 2023•59 min
