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New Dad Gaming

Trevor Alexander & Jeff Smalleynewdadgaming.com
A show about Gaming, Fatherhood, and New Fathers figuring out their gaming lives
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Episodes

Ep. 303 - Real Work For Digital Time

This week, Trevor asks his fellow gaming dads for ideas on how his kids can earn some extra game time during the week, Jeff dives into Cyberpunk 2077, and the dads round out the conversation with the Meta Quest 3, Diablo 4 Announcements, and Starfield. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Oct 06, 202332 minEp. 345

Ep. 302 - Diablo 4 Is Not Immortal

This week, Trevor dips back into Diablo Immortal while Diablo 4 languishes, his kids have taken a break from Roblox to play some Minecraft and Fenix Rising, the dads discuss ways to help their kids build games, and Jeff jumps way back to play Vagrant Story. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Sep 26, 202334 minEp. 344

Ep. 301 - Of Friends, Dice Roles, and Monetization

This week Jeff makes and immediately retracts a game recommendation with Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis, he makes and sticks a game recommendation with F-Zero 99, Trevor has a gaming tip for being your kids hero with free Roblox codes, and the dads discuss gaming friendships ruined and D&D Parties found. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: ...

Sep 20, 202335 minEp. 343

Ep. 300 - Starfield Dads Skyrim VR Kids

300 Episodes! Jeff and Trevor would like to sincerely thank you for joining us on this gaming dad journey, and cheers to the next 300! This week Trevor recounts his side quests from space in Starfield, Jeff brings his kids into the VR world of Skyrim, and the dads react to the recent PS Plus subscription price cost increase. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Oth...

Sep 07, 202342 minEp. 342

Ep. 299 - Starfield VS Diablo 4 VS Dad Time

This week, one dad ponders dropping Diablo 4 in favour of Starfield, another dad suits up in Armored Core 6, and the dads await the joyful start of the new school year. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Aug 31, 202336 minEp. 341

Ep-298 - Co-ops, Late Nights, and Old Age

Giveaway Alert! Baldur's Gate 3 - Standard Edition, your choice of platform! To enter: 1. Follow @NewDadGaming https://twitter.com/newdadgaming 2. Like / RT this post 3. Reply to the pinned tweet with a screenshot of you listening to a NDG episode Entries open until August 30! -- This week, the dads are in the end days of summer and dealing with some tired kids. Jeff let's game time run long when his kids play the new Phasmophobia, Trevor feels the sting of old age at the water park and fairgrou...

Aug 23, 202338 minEp. 340

Ep. 297 - Baldur’s Gate 3 For D&D & Dads

Giveaway Alert! Baldur's Gate 3 - Standard Edition, your choice of platform! To enter: 1. Follow @NewDadGaming https://twitter.com/newdadgaming 2. Like / RT this post 3. Reply to the pinned tweet with a screenshot of you listening to a NDG episode Entries open until August 30! -- This week, the dads adore the Baldur's Gate 3 game from afar (wishing they had time to play), Jeff begins a noble quest in D&D with his kids while one of them has their first sleepover / LAN party, and Trevor recomm...

Aug 16, 202333 minEp. 339

Ep. 296 - Diablo 4 Grind, Roblox is Fine, Age of Empires Shine

This week, Trevor remorses as Roblox takes over this household and he struggles with how to approach it, Jeff introduces the classic Age of Empires 2 to his kids (with great success!), and Trevor discusses trying to keep up in his first Diablo 4 Season as a dad. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Aug 10, 202337 minEp. 338

Ep. 295 - Final Fantasy 16 Fetch Quests For All (Materia)

This week, Jeff roasts Trevor for his Final Fantasy 7 folly while recounting the terrible fetch quests of Final Fantasy 16 (which is he still enjoying). Jeff also recounts an interactive gaming play "No Save Points", and the dads review some initial purchases from the Steam Summer Sale. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgamin...

Jul 07, 202332 minEp. 337

Ep. 294 - Diablo 4 Dads VS Dinks

This week one dad might have forgot to pick up his kid at the bus stop....maybe....but otherwise the Dads get an update from Gaming Dad Luke on his console decision, they discuss guns in games and when the introduction makes sense, and dive into Diablo 4 as one dad of 2 plays with a couple bachelors and the lack or progress is palpable. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6a...

Jun 28, 202335 minEp. 336

Ep. 293 - Dad Advice Sought And Final Fantasy 16 Bought

This week fellow Gaming Dad has a question on which device to add to his house to help with some kid gaming chaos, Jeff buys his ticket into the new world of Final Fantasy 16, and the dads wrestle with their jealousy of their kid's plentiful gaming time (especially with summer vacation starting). Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://n...

Jun 21, 202334 minEp. 335

Ep. 292 - Defending Roblox Is A Final Fantasy 16

This week the dad’s read a note from a listener DEFENDING Roblox! (at least their support team), and another asking for an opinion on the newly release ASUS ROG Ally. Trevor admires his kids Pokémon Sword grind while Jeff dips into Final Fantasy 16 and his kids own video game! (Proud dad moment) Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://ne...

Jun 14, 202333 minEp. 334

Ep. 291 - Tears Of The Kingdom Breaks and Diablo 4 Bakes

This week Trevor dives into Diablo 4 and gives a Gaming Dad perspective on the gameplay (spoiler, it's great), Jeff fends off his kids from fixing the perfect dad hack on Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom while also diving into Starcraft 2 with them, and Trevor pulls off a Gaming Dad save by "upgrading" an NHL game gift. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our...

Jun 07, 202334 minEp. 333

Ep. 290 - Tears Of The Kingdom Fall For Diablo 4 Pre-Orders

This week, the dad's respond to a story sent in about a dad feeling down and stuck, Jeff says no to a Tears of the Kingdom request, Trevor commits another Gaming Dad sin with a Pre-order of Diablo 4, and Jeff's kids are building their own dang RPGs! Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/ fatherhood, gaming, video games...

May 31, 202330 minEp. 332

Ep. 289 - Pokémon Go-s The Screen Time

This week Trevor's house is quiet with the screens being turned off for bad behavior, but their local neighborhood is ripe for exploring and finding Pokémon. The dads also discuss some non-alcoholic beer and it being part of a larger health push. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/ fatherhood, gaming, video games, g...

May 22, 202333 minEp. 331

Ep. 288 - Core Memory Unlocked at Midnight

This week Jeff recounts his first successful midnight launch with his kids picking up Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, while also taking a moment to review the game. Trevor is elated at the return of demo's as he decides between Street Fighter 6, (now with more kid friendly controls), and Diablo 4. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://new...

May 17, 202329 minEp. 330

Ep. 287 - Roblox Causes Tears Of The Kingdom

This week Jeff contemplates his kids first midnight launch for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom having shed his own tears trying to salvage a Roblox account. Trevor meanwhile is in VR trying to pick up some Spanish with Noun Town, and dreams of the education game future. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/ fatherhood, ga...

May 10, 202334 minEp. 329

Ep. 286 - #DadsPlayToo

This week, the Dads participated in a great event from Nintendo "Dad's Night In with Nintendo" #DadsPlayToo - where they got to meet other gaming dads and play a few rounds of Splatoon 3. Huge thanks to Nintendo for the opportunity. Trevor coaches his kids on how to behave in the outside world, Jeff takes his kids to the arcade for a birthday, and Trevor gets a round of applause on his motorcycle. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id11...

Apr 28, 202329 minEp. 328

Ep. 267 - Steam-y Content

This week Jeff deals with a kid downloading some NSFW DLC, Trevor has some power struggles over the home console, Pokemon Card fever continues, and the dads have a great gaming tip for anyone who owns a SteamDeck. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Apr 17, 202330 minEp. 327

Ep.266 - Pokemon C’mon

This week the dads share an amazing story from fellow Gaming Dad Chad who found a way to sneak in some gaming with a Switch. The dads discuss an interesting situation with a child's friend's dad joining a game, the current sad state of Pokemon for kids, and the exciting state of a Dads's first Pokemon game. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website...

Apr 10, 202332 minEp. 326

Ep.265 - And Hecks Coming With Me... And My Son Is Coming With Me

This week, one dad dips into Minecraft again, but by himself while another brings his son down to heck with the free Diablo 4 Beta Weekend. Welcome to New Dad Ron, and thanks for writing to us from our website newdadgaming.com Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Apr 03, 202329 minEp. 325

Ep. 264 - Arcade Minecraft and Diablo 4 at Home

This week, Trevor brings his kids to a bustling arcade to sadly watch as they head straight to Minecraft Dungeons (which is pretty cool), Jeff dips into Windwaker on his Steamdeck and enjoys the game more with cheats, Trevor talks of a recent family trip and the gaming tips that helped, and they briefly discuss the recent Beta release of Diablo 4. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434...

Mar 21, 202332 minEp. 324

Ep. 263 - Surviving In MineCraft It Gets Better

This week, Trevor rekindles his joy of Minecraft with his sons switching to survival, Jeff's kid plays a game of hide and seek with his iPhone, Trevor's Xbox wipes their accounts, and Jeff reminds us all that it keeps getting better. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Feb 28, 202332 minEp. 323

Ep. 262 - PSVR 2 and Elden Ring Cheats

This week Jeff drags out the ol' PSVR, (not PSVR 2 sadly), and discusses his annual game tradition. Trevor has gone to the dark side and begun cheating at Elden Ring, and recounts a story of setting barriers with his kids (including a surprise "Back In my Day" story). Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Feb 20, 202334 minEp. 322

Ep. 261 - Get Dad Motors Running

This week Trevor plots out a surprising Mid Life Crisis purchase, kids fight over dad gaming time, a Movie Game results in watching the actual Movie, and Jeff joyously jumps back into a missed gem with the remake of Metroid Prime for the Nintendo Switch. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Feb 13, 202330 minEp. 321

Ep. 260 - Elden Dads

This week one dad finally jumps into the punishment of Elden Ring (and enjoys it), Jeff reacts to the recent GoldenEye release, and the dads discuss the place of remakes amongst the recent DeadSpace release. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Feb 01, 202329 minEp. 320

Ep. 259 - Gaming Dad Hopes For The Year

This week the dads list out their hopes for the upcoming Gaming Dad Year in their households, Trevor sustains another VR Sports injury and considers the ramifications as his son asks to play Fortnite, while Jeff suggest side quests as chores. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Jan 23, 202333 minEp. 319

Ep. 258b - Emulating Games and Aging in VR

This week Trevor recovers from his Virtual boxing career and Jeff dips into some emulation with his SteamDeck (and brings the kids along for the ride!). They dads also discuss the recent court loss for Epic and Fortnite and remind dads to remain vigilant. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Jan 16, 202330 minEp. 318

Ep. 257 - Guest Grampa Gaming

This week is a very special episode for Trevor as he welcomes a very special guest - his own dad Jim! What was it like to raise a gamer son like Trevor, how does a grampa perceive kids new relationships with technology, and what advice would Jim impart to new dads starting out. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Dec 25, 202238 minEp. 317

Ep. 256 - Dad VR - Golf And Grillin

This week, the dads discuss the odd absence of any video games on their kids lists (thanks to GamePass and streaming), Trevor admits to his new found love of VR Golf, and Jeff reviews Grounded as a great family game. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/...

Dec 19, 202235 minEp. 316
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