The sun rises slowly on another day in the wasteland and rugged podcasters Ryan and Crofton trudge forward, sharing their greatest dungeon and diaper-related content. This week Crofton soliloquies about Divinity Original Sin 2 and how it is bringing his DnD band back together, while Ryan feels the tender hooks of Assassin's Creed sink back in. Crofton goes to dinner at his daughter's Animal Crossing house to help console her on the loss of her neighbour (a blue pig named Hugh) while Ryan commits...
May 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This week the boys are back for a COVID-19 check-in. Ryan decided that a global pandemic wasn't enough and added a newborn to the equation. Seeking the sweet escape of entertainment, Ryan and Crofton go deep into Final Fantasy 7 Remake (spoiler: it wasn't the "final" fantasy) and Tiger King, where Ryan's better angels struggle against the siren's call of the sensationalist Netflix documentary. All this and parks are (somewhat) open too! Come listen! Have a question or comment for the show? Email...
May 09, 2020•1 hr 9 min
A new Murphy has arrived as Ryan's daughter Isabelle joins the fray and the man himself provides the details of how it all went down. A birth is stressful at the best of times but throw in a global pandemic and you have a story. Speaking of which, Crofton goes on a full tilt rant about the merits of Animal Crossing after the boys compare notes on pandemic living with kids but before they compare notes on Half-Life Alyx. All of that and a full mailbag too. It is a long one but a good one - come l...
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 29 min
It is a brave new world and Crofton and Ryan are stepping into it... with kids! Learn how the boys are coping with the pandemic that is changing life as we know it. Nothing will ever be the same... especially for Ryan as he in the final countdown for his third child. Any day now! Better get his games in, starting with Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Crofton laments the poor music of Yoshi's Crafted World before breaking down two of his new favourite shows: Bojack Horseman and the Good Place. All ...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 21 min
This week Ryan and Crofton are joined by Michael Hodgins of the world famous Good, Bad, or Bullshit podcast to discuss some geeky fiction, including The Lies of Locke Lamora and Leviathan Wakes and it's television adaptation, The Expanse. Ryan hit the movies solo to take in 1917 and explain how World War 1 was bad (very bad). Things take a turn for the serious as Mike shares a story about sleep training a young child with anxiety while Ryan talks about a slight pregnancy scare. All of this, and ...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Monster hunters! Western space adventures! Comic book tv adaptations! All of Ryan and Crofton's entertainment dreams are coming true. This week they swap notes on Netflix's The Witcher (spoilers start at 11:30 and end around the 30 minute mark). Crofton even tosses a coin to his old mistress the Witcher 3. Ryan gets away from the family and binges some Watchmen but gets back just in time to celebrate Kayden's big fourth birthday. Crofton takes Gwen skiing and (Just) Dancing! Have a question or c...
Jan 25, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Happy New Year from Dungeons and Diapers! The boys are a bit at wits end trying to decide what to discuss after a full holiday season filled with games, gifts, skiing and more. In the end, the focus is a spoiler cast of the latest Star Wars film (spoilers end at 1:02:20). Who is Santa and who is the Grinch? Come find out! All this and a breakdown of Crofton and Ryan's Christmases with children. Were they merry? Come throw a coin at your podcasters and listen to the latest DaD! Have a question or...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 23 min
This week on the last Dungeons and Diapers of 2019, Crofton and Ryan look back at the year that was in a way familiar to most parents: through a haze of barely remembered haphazard anecdotes. From the Avengers to Star Wars to the Nintendo Switch, 2019 has been full of notable news for geeks. Speaking of notable news, Ryan drops a whopper this episode as he has just downloaded the latest Murphy Family expansion pack DLC in the form of baby number three. COME LISTEN AND BE MERRY! Have a question o...
Dec 22, 2019•1 hr 15 min
The penultimate 2019 episode of Dungeons and Diapers has Ryan dealing with the ramifications of his youngest daughter ceasing her napping. Meanwhile, is Crofton's status as World's Greatest Husband and Dad under threat from buying his wife a vacuum for her birthday? Also, the boys start their wrap-up of 2019 with a discussion of Luigi's Mansion. All this and Ryan struggles with the games math associated with his big new purchase. Come listen! Have a question or comment for the show? Email the sh...
Dec 08, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Since approximately a quarter of the year is now the Christmas season, come get your jollies on with Crofton and Ryan as they discuss the latest and greatest in nerdity, including Jedi Fallen Order and Luigi's Mansion 3. Crofton traumatized his daughter not once, but twice, with content that may not be age-appropriate. Ryan has already hung his Christmas lights - come judge him! All of that and Paw Patrol continues to be, on a roll. Come listen! Have a question or comment for the show? Email the...
Nov 23, 2019•59 min
Happy Halloween everyone! Come join Ryan and Crofton as they run through their respective Halloweens with kids. How to balance it all? Do you put a bowl out on the steps to stop folks from waking the baby? Did dirty teenagers empty the bowl even if you have a sign that says "Take 1 or 2 please"? Well this is the show for you. The boys brave the rain to reach the dungeon where they discuss the new hotness in The Outer Worlds and the old hotness that is Ron Swanson. All of this and Crofton gets hi...
Nov 02, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Ryan is joined by Kayden on the first Dungeons and Diapers Mini! We chat about Extra Life, Paw Patrol, and doing work for a little while. Donate to our Extra Life campaign and watch as Ryan and Kayden make their way through the Paw Patrol video game LIVE on Twitch. Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at [email protected] ! Intro and Outro Music Credit "Take a Chance" Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativ...
Oct 26, 2019•6 min
The boys are back to comment on the changing of the leaves and the cooking of the turkeys. It is Canadian Thanksgiving eh? This year we are thankful for the wonderful folks who support Ryan's Extra Life charity drive as well as the miracle of a AAA VR game in Asgard's Wrath. Crofton dives deep into virtual Norse-ality while Ryan eats leeches with his friends in Sea of Thieves. Come for the game talk but stay for the rude relatives. All of that and speech articulation too! Teaching a kid to talk ...
Oct 19, 2019•1 hr 1 min
A week removed from lamenting the Spider-Man's exit from the MCU, Ryan and Crofton rejoice at his return! Let us be merry and share that merriness with others through the joy of charitable giving! You know what that means? It's Extra Life season for Ryan again! Crofton and Gwen embark on a journey to wake up the Wind Fish in Link's Awakening. All of this, the Office, Parks and Rec, and Kayden ain't no fool - he's going to (pre) school! Come listen! Have a question or comment for the show? Email ...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 17 min
It is a dark day in the Spiderverse as Ryan and Crofton commiserate over the Sony/Disney split that takes their favourite wallcrawler out of the MCU (NOTE: There are a few spoilers for Far From Home, including the post-credits cameo). Crofton then goes fully Spider-mad and falls into a replay of Spider-Man on PS4 and a rewatch of Spider-Man Homecoming... to say nothing of the imaginary Spider-Man playing his daughter is requested. It is Spider-Mania! Meanwhile, Ryan experiences Paw Patrol Mania ...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 7 min
The boys return from their respective family holidays to commiserate on how dang hard it is to do family holidays! They compare vacation notes, from cottages to shacks, from Sandbanks to the glorious wonders of Lake Simco beaches. Ryan and Crofton then get down to brass tacks and discuss some geekery - namely Persona 5 and Fire Emblem Three Houses, asking the question that nobody has the guts to address: "Were they separated at birth?" Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at d...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 8 min
The boys are back and delve deep in the dungeon as Crofton falls down the bottomless pit (of joy) that is Xbox Game Pass while Ryan explains why he pays 80 dollars per game (like a sucker!) instead. Ryan decides that he needs to take Crofton to school... the Fire Emblem school! Kayden balances not being able to see out of his eyes with playing soccer while Gwen takes a sledge hammer to some Zelda chickens. All of this and an update on Crofton's stolen bike too! Come listen! Have a question or co...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Crofton's daughter Gwen learns a harsh life lesson when her scooter is stolen. Her father tries to console her but reacts poorly when his bike also gets ripped. Ryan attempts to console Crofton with tales of his favourite fictional character, Spider-Man, and his journey Far From Home. The boys compare notes on Stranger Things. Crofton's descent into despair continues with Clara getting roseala and being sick all week. Ryan and Kayden hit the Mario Maker hard like a true father amd son. All that ...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Crofton and Ryan prepare for the end of the school year and the beginning of summer by reminiscing about the good times they have had, like that one time Ryan went to Crofton's house for bagels (pronounced bay-gulls), For Father's Day, Crofton went on an epic binge into the world(s) of Twilight Imperium while Ryan prepared for his upcoming Mario Maker weekend by having his son pre-design a level with stickers. That last bit is actually a thing that happened. Finally, the boys hunker down to talk...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Now, it is well documented that Crofton and Ryan love the electronic entertainment so it is only fitting that an expo for said entertainment would prove excellent. The boys run through all the highlights and lowlights of the press conferences before changing some diapers with talk of first visits to the dentist. All of that and Snipperclips too! Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at [email protected] ! Intro and Outro Music Credit "Take a Chance" Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech...
Jun 15, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Finally, the boys return to their regularly scheduled program to discuss the pros and cons of pools for kids (and when to fill them in) as well as the stranger danger that comes with kid birthday parties. Who are all these people and when do we get to hit the piñata? All of this and gaming and tv talk featuring Days Gone, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at [email protected] ! Intro and Outro Music Credit "Ta...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 7 min
We interrupt our normally scheduled Dungeons and Diapers for some Dungeons and Diapers SPOILERS! This time we focus on Avengers: Endgame. Plus, we're joined by special guest Beau Schwartz. If you haven't seen Avengers: Endgame, best to save this episode for after you've had a chance to see it. Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at [email protected] ! Intro and Outro Music Credit "Take a Chance" Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attributio...
May 17, 2019•1 hr 37 min
Crofton and Ryan return from a weekend filled with geeky goodness. Both saw Endgame, but fear not, there will be no spoilers here (but we're planning something special). However, we do discuss the latest and greatest in Virtual Reality. Crofton recommends another great couples Netflix binge with GLOW. Over on the Diapers side, Ryan is dealing with a waking child, while Crofton discusses the balance of having a great babysitter. Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at dad@tgist...
May 04, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Wrestlemania season has come and gone and Crofton reflects on the highs (new champs!) and lows (late bedtime!) as he plans to travel to Montreal for a big show next week. Ryan gets a speed tutorial on the wonders of pro wrestling before he provides one on the wonders of Yoshi. Crofton continues his tour of Zelda with Ocarina of Time. TV talk takes precedence as Ryan finishes the Umbrella Academy and Crofton digs into Hanna. All of this and sick kids too! Strap in and enjoy! Have a question or co...
Apr 13, 2019•1 hr 24 min
This week Ryan helps Crofton cope with his new status quo as his baby goes to daycare and his wife back to work. The boys also deep dive into some geeky goodness including hot takes on the Division 2, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Diablo 2 and Destiny 2. Two of those are lies but I really wanted to write a bunch of D2s. You will have to listen to find out! All of this and Crofton goes into great length to explain the glory that is the board game Pandemic Legacy that involved him *gasp* leaving his h...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 11 min
The boys are on vacation and collectively find out that time off work doesn’t mean more geek time when you have kids. Ryan has his finger on the pulse of the Internet with hot takes on both Anthem and Captain Marvel. Crofton is living in the (Link to the) past with Zelda on SNES Classic as he tries to explain to his confused daughter why only little girls get put in the crystals. Most importantly, Ryan’s wife Ashley doesn’t know who Samuel L. Jackson is! All of this and Ryan and Crofton discuss ...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 16 min
This week on Dungeons and Diapers, Ryan and his wife go to a wedding. Out of town. WITHOUT THE KIDS! What does Ryan learn? Is the house still standing? This was no normal wedding though, it was a geeky gamer one. Come hear Ryan describe it all with bated breath, as he drools over Zelda centrepieces and Smith Falls Subway. Meanwhile, Crofton is hermitting at home as he and his daughter finish the Windwaker and look to the horizon, in search of future adventures. All of this as well as toddler sle...
Feb 22, 2019•1 hr 23 min
The winter chill continues to tighten its noose around Ryan and Crofton and their families and the boys begin to plan their escapes.. both from the cold and the hordes of face-biting zombies in Resident Evil. Crofton continues to sail the sunny seas of Hyrule with his daughter in the Windwaker while Ryan tests the limits of technology to be the best husband ever (ie free up the tv). Crofton’s daughter tries skating for the very first time while Crofton himself tries Cross Code for the very first...
Feb 06, 2019•56 min
Ryan and Crofton commiserate on the life choices they have made to get this to the point where they have to spend their winters in Canada. It is cold. It is snowy. But wait… there are functional (heated) movie theatres! That means it is once again time to break down a movie, this time Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse. Crofton and Gwen take to the seas in The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker while Ryan and Kayden celebrate his third birthday (Kayden’s not Ryan’s). What age is appropriate for letting y...
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Welcome to 2019! Ryan and Crofton return from their holidays to discuss what kept them busy over the last three weeks. Crofton FINALLY watched Infinity War, so we dive into spoiler territory for a bit. Ryan got a 4K upgrade for Christmas, and rises up from constantly fiddling with settings. Throw in some great and not so great holiday moments with the family, and you've got an excellent Dungeons and Diapers. Have a question or comment for the show? Email the show at [email protected] ! Intro an...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 13 min
