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New Dad Gaming
Hosted by Trevor Alexander & Jeff Smalley · EN
New Dad Gaming | The Podcast for Gaming Dads Since 2015
Just because you became a dad doesn't mean it's game over.
New Dad Gaming is the longest-running podcast for dads who game. Hosted by Trevor Alexander and Jeff Smalley since 2015, NDG is where gaming meets fatherhood — real talk about finding game time, playing with your kids, navigating screen time, and keeping your favorite hobby alive through the chaos of raising a family.
Every week we cover the games worth your limited time, co-op picks for playing with kids, hardware that fits a dad budget, and the hilarious reality of gaming while parenting. Whether you're sneaking in 30 minutes after bedtime or building a Minecraft world with your 8-year-old, this show is for you.
380+ episodes. Two dads. One rule: Game Over is not an option.
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Pumpkin Beer Regret, Hades II Bliss, Hollow Knight Sleepover, & FF8 Cheats (Dad Mode!) | New Dad Gaming Ep. 373
Oct 600:38:50Tap to summarizeTrevor and Jeff kick off October with a live taste test of a 10% pumpkin ale (it goes… badly), celebrate the pure joy of Hades II (with “God Mode” as the ultimate dad setting), recap a wholesome Hollow Knight all-night kids’ sleepover, and confess to using Final Fantasy VIII cheats to finally experience the story—25 years later. We wrap with a classic “beat your kids (while you still can)” dad-race anecdote. If you’re a gaming father (or future one) figuring out how to balance kids, work, and your backlog—this one’s for you. 👨👦 Hosts: Trevor (dad of a 10 & 8 y/o) and Jeff (dad of a 15 & 12 y/o) 🎙 Show: New Dad Gaming — fatherhood, gaming, and proof that becoming a dad isn’t “game over.” 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/
Transcribe →In-Person Chaos! Hades II Hype, Teens Buying Games, & Couch-Co-Op Headaches | New Dad Gaming Ep 372
Sep 2300:41:38Tap to summarizeWe did it: our once-a-year in-person episode! Trevor and Jeff awkwardly remember how to record without Zoom, swap Toronto trip stories, and dive into dad-mode gaming topics: Hades II’s launch, whether it breaks our “no new games” pact, accessibility/difficulty debates (Hollow Knight: Silksong, Elden Ring), letting a 15-year-old buy games on Steam, and the most dad-brained Fortnite setup ever (Xbox cloud streaming, Moonlight/Sunshine, PS Remote Play, and split-screen drama). If you’re a gaming parent juggling time, tech, and teens—this one’s for you. Join the conversation What’s your ruling on “no new games” if you paid during Early Access? When did you let your teen buy their own games—any ground rules? Your best (or worst) living-room co-op/streaming setup? 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/ Hashtags #NewDadGaming #DadGamers #Hades2 #GamingDads #Steam #ParentalControls #Fortnite #CloudGaming #XboxCloudGaming #MoonlightStreaming #PSRemotePlay #Silksong #EldenRing
Transcribe →Broken Controllers, No Man’s Sky Comeback & The Silk Song Struggle – New Dad Gaming Ep. 371
Sep 1200:48:15Tap to summarizeWelcome to New Dad Gaming, the show where Trevor and Jeff prove that becoming a dad doesn’t mean game over. 🎮👨👧👦 This week, the dads dive into: Broken controllers & kid chaos – how one “dad-only” controller didn’t survive. No Man’s Sky resurgence – the dads revisit the galaxy, ship-building, and VR. Hard root beer & craft beer picks – Prairie Fairy Blackberry Wheat Ale & Crazy Uncle Hard Root Beer. Hollow Knight & Silksong struggles – tougher than Elden Ring? Can the kids beat what broke the dads? 2026 hype list – the games the dads can’t wait to buy once the “No New Game” challenge is over. 🍺 Got a beer suggestion? 🚀 Built a wild ship in No Man’s Sky? 🕹️ Have kids wrecked your controllers too? Share your story at newdadgaming.com. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell so you never miss an episode. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/
Transcribe →Kids Back in School, Dads Back in Space: No Man’s Sky “Voyagers,” Kingdom Come 2 Hype & a Fortnite Confession | New Dad Gaming - Ep. 370
Sep 500:34:40Tap to summarizeKids back in school, dads back in space. This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff swap school drop-off war stories, crack seasonal beers, dive into No Man’s Sky “Voyagers” (ship interiors! group missions! biomes!), pine for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and—dad confession—Trevor actually buys a Fortnite skin. If you’re a gaming parent balancing family life with your backlog, you’re in the right place. 🍻🚀 Chapters 00:00 Cold open & countdown chaos 01:36 Show start & international listener shout-out 03:06 Back-to-school vibes 03:40 Beers of the Week (Sleeping Giant “Krampus” barley wine; Kozel lager) 09:08 School drop-off/kiss-and-ride rant (parent PSA) 13:15 No Man’s Sky “Voyagers”—ship interiors, multiplayer missions, PS5 vs Steam Deck talk 20:07 Kingdom Come: Deliverance finish → KC:D II temptation (staying strong… maybe) 25:00 Carrying progress across sequels (Mass Effect, Destiny talk) 30:06 Fortnite skin confession: DOGGO arrives 33:40 How to support the show & wrap Mentioned No Man’s Sky “Voyagers” update (Hello Games) Kingdom Come: Deliverance II news & sales chatter Sleeping Giant Brewing “Krampus” Christmas Ale (barley wine style) Kozel lager Fortnite “Doggo” skin About New Dad Gaming A weekly show where gaming fathers Trevor (kids 10 & 8) and Jeff (kids 15 & 12) figure out their gaming lives—parenting wins, backlog battles, and co-op chaos. Listen & Subscribe 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/ 📧 Say hi or send beer/game recs: newdadgaming.com | @newdadgaming on socials Support Like, subscribe, and drop a quick rating/comment—it seriously helps other gaming dads find us! Question of the Week What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a cosmetic skin—and was it worth it?
Transcribe →Parenting as Shepherds, Not Engineers | Gaming Dads, Metal Detecting, & Elite Dangerous Adventures - Ep. 369
Aug 2700:40:57Tap to summarizeBeing a dad isn’t about engineering your kids’ every move—it’s about shepherding them through life’s adventures. In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into Dr. Russell Barkley’s powerful advice on parenting: guiding your kids like a shepherd instead of trying to engineer who they’ll become. The dads also share: 🎮 How their kids traded dreams of a PS5 for… a metal detector (and then found the Roblox version of it!). 🍺 Trevor’s wife surprising him with a “Game Theory” IPA—perfect for their Summer of Beers theme. 🪵 Jeff gifting a stunning custom wood-carved podcast logo from Ankor Valley to celebrate 10 years of New Dad Gaming. 🚀 Trevor’s plan to join the epic Elite Dangerous “Distant Worlds” event this January. 💸 Teaching kids financial responsibility when gaming budgets clash with hobbies like One Piece card tournaments. As always, it’s a mix of parenting lessons, gaming laughs, and the realities of dad life. Because just because you became a dad… doesn’t mean it’s game over. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/
Transcribe →Brewing Beer, Splitting Consoles, Roblox Controversy & Donkey Kong Bonanza – New Dad Gaming Ep. 368
Aug 2100:46:20Tap to summarizeThis week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff cover the highs and lows of fatherhood and gaming life. From fan mail about homebrewing beer, to kids pitching in for a PS5, to the latest controversy with Roblox knockoffs, it’s another hilarious and heartfelt episode for gaming dads everywhere. Topics this week include: 🍺 Homebrewing adventures — is it the ultimate dad hobby? 🎮 Splitting the cost of a PS5 with your kids (and why they bought a metal detector instead) ⚔️ Kingdom Come Deliverance dad side quests and “lovable jank” 📉 Roblox ripping off indie hit Peak and why devs are frustrated 🍌 First impressions of Donkey Kong Bonanza on Switch 2 👨👧👦 Hosted by Trevor (dad of a 10 & 7-year-old) and Jeff (dad of a 15 & 12-year-old), New Dad Gaming proves that just because you became a dad does not mean it’s game over. 💬 Got a dad story, a beer pick, or gaming thoughts? Email us at newdadgaming.com 📲 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or YouTube to never miss an episode. 👍 If you enjoy the show, leave a review — it helps other gaming dads find us! 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/ new dad gaming, gaming dads podcast, gamer dads, dad gamers, parenting and gaming, fatherhood podcast, dad life gaming, homebrewing beer dad, ps5 with kids, ps5 parenting, xbox vs ps5 dads, kingdom come deliverance gameplay, kingdom come deliverance steam deck, donkey kong bonanza switch 2, nintendo switch 2 games, roblox controversy 2025, peak vs roblox cliff, family gaming podcast, gaming podcast funny, gamer dads stories
Transcribe →Party Dad IPAs, Grow-a-Garden Addiction & Roblox Rage - New Dad Gaming Ep. 367
Aug 4, 202500:33:30Tap to summarizeDogs, digital gardens, and dopamine loops—oh my! In this jam-packed episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into: 🐶 Puppy problems and the very real debate: Do we get a dog or keep our freedom? 🍺 Dad beers of the week, including Party Dad IPA and an Irish red ale from Smithwick’s. 🌱 The Roblox takeover: Why Grow a Garden has kids (and potentially parents) addicted and how it's become one of the biggest gaming phenomena of 2025. 🎮 Skibidi Toilet Defense—yes, that’s a thing—and how it’s slowly draining Trevor’s will to live. 💰 Outer Worlds 2 Pricing Debacle: When $99 CAD for a game is just too much, dads unite! 🎉 Jeff’s real-life celebrity moment at a fair, plus a shoutout to Anchor Valley Designs for awesome video game woodcut merch. 🔧 From managing your kids’ screen time to managing your beer inventory, this episode has it all. It’s funny, reflective, and packed with insights for modern gamer dads. 💬 Got a Roblox horror story? A beer recommendation? A dad win to share? Hit us up at: www.newdadgaming.com 🔔 Subscribe & leave a review if this episode made you smile or helped you feel less alone in the dad gaming grind. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/
Transcribe →Microbrews, One Piece Cards, and a Not-So-Lost Gaming Challenge – New Dad Gaming Ep. 366
Jul 28, 202500:32:27Tap to summarizeSummer vibes, card battles, and dad dilemmas collide! In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff pour a couple of beverages (from microbreweries and grocery store seltzers), reflect on their infamous “No New Games” challenge, and dive deep into the growing obsession with trading card games — specifically the One Piece TCG that's taking teens (and wallets) by storm. 📦 Topics Covered: 💸 Tears of the Planet TCG and how much it made on day one 🍺 Craft beer & seltzer shoutouts: La Barbarie’s Raptor Meggafruit + Happy Dad 🎮 Jeff’s “No New Games” challenge... technically still alive? 🃏 One Piece card game tournaments and the return of real-world teen communities 📱 Mobile phone addiction in kids and screen time realities 👨👧👦 Dad life, parenting wins, and balancing fun in the sun If you're a gaming dad (or know one), this is your home. 🔔 Subscribe & leave a review if this episode made you smile or helped you feel less alone in the dad gaming grind. 📝 Share your beer picks or challenge us at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/ #NewDadGaming #GamingDadLife #DadGamers #OnePieceTCG #CraftBeerDads #DeathStranding2 #ParentingPodcast #MobileGamingKids #FatherhoodAndGaming #GamingPodcast #SummerBeers #HardSeltzerSeason #RetroGamingDads #PodcastForDads
Transcribe →D&D and Dads and Drones | New Dad Gaming Ep. 365
Jul 21, 202500:36:04Tap to summarizeTo dungeons, to dragons, one family does tread, While another dad decides to the sky he will head. This week both dads drop back into VR, And Death Stranding was beaten, via hoof bike and car. #GamingDad #ParentingAndGaming #DeathStranding #Quest3 #FatherhoodPodcast #NewDadGaming #DadPoems #CraftBeer #GamingBacklog #PlayStation #MetaQuest #DadLife
Transcribe →Gaming Dad Corners, Switch Lite Joy & Death Stranding Returns | New Dad Gaming Ep. 364
Jul 14, 202500:46:11Tap to summarizeThis week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor shares his new dad gaming cubby setup, complete with a Switch Lite gifted by his nephews and an ingenious use of the Quest 3 as a giant PS4 screen. Jeff returns to Death Stranding to prep for its sequel, and the dads compare small cozy games vs. massive open-world grinds. Also discussed: A beautiful dad poem about painted nails and princess parties Dad Beers of Summer featuring Zywiec and Trouble in the Fields Why NHL 2017 might still be the best hockey game The challenge of teen kids forgetting to eat Plans for a future Christmas game swap 👨👧👦 Thoughtful dad reflections. 🎮 Deep gaming chats. 🍺 Craft beer recs. 💬 Topics Covered: Nintendo Switch Lite review from a dad’s perspective Using the Quest 3 for console gaming Revisiting Death Stranding before the sequel The reality of parenting teens and prepping for future independence Celebrating dads who host princess parties without fear EA NHL franchise nostalgia vs. monetization trends Upcoming gaming plans & backlog bets #GamingDad #ParentingAndGaming #SwitchLite #DeathStranding #Quest3 #NHL2017 #FatherhoodPodcast #NewDadGaming #DadPoems #CraftBeer #ZywiecBeer #TroubleInTheFields #EA #GamingBacklog #PlayStation #MetaQuest #DadLife
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