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Parental Controls
Hosted by Matt And Xavier · EN
Matt and Xavier are a pair of geeky dads out here trying to balance the responsibly of being active and engaged parents and being huge geeks that want to throw themselves into their various hobbies. Stop by and spend some time with us while talk about the books, movies, shows and games we are playing while trying to navigate parenting!
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The First of Probably Many Nintendo Episodes
1w ago03:25:58Tap to summarizeThis episode the local Dad's open with the discussion question from last week, what's a good ending and a bad ending for something you've watched and then briefly chat about what makes a good ending. They move on to basically covering the entire Nintendo Direct.Lastly, they discuss a couple of things that got up to this week including, Dead Astronauts By Jeff Vandermeer (again)ObsessionOde to the Half Broken by Suzanna PalmerMina the HollowerNext Week's Discussion question is....What is your favorite adaptation from one media to another?Come chat with us at https://discord.gg/fXMqfuzv Email us at: parentalcontrolpod@gmail.com
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Episode 14 - Parental Prattle
2w ago03:14:11Tap to summarizeThis is the inaugural episode with the freshly minted Parental Prattle topic! Thank you to everyone who contributed! Next weeks question is... What is the best ending and worst ending to something you've seen? What makes a good ending?Other then that the Dads talk about Summer Games Fest and the following assorted stuffs... -Matango-42-Worldbreaker- Masters of the Universe- Dead Astronauts by Jeff Vandermeer- The Royal Ranger by John Flanagan- Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 6- The Olympian Affair by Jim ButcherFind us on Discord: https://discord.gg/UaJEc7VrM
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Episode 13 - Xavier's Episode (Matt Still Talks A lot)
3w ago03:01:30Tap to summarizeThe Dad's Talk About...Alan Wake 2A Court of Mist and FuryLego BatmanSpider-Man NoirA Parade of HorriblesAnd the post series low that happens sometimes when you get deeply invested in something!Next Weeks topic is What is your Desert Island Media?Also, apologies for the delayed episode. Life found a way and I was not prepared.
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Dadcolades - Andor Season 1
3w ago01:47:35Tap to summarizeThe Dads discuss Andor season 1. Normally I've got jokes here, or a synopsis but this show rules and you should check it out. Viva la revolución, Carl
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Episode 12 - Missing Goat Screams
May 2602:07:37Tap to summarizeOkay first of all. A couple of times in the episode there was a goat scream based on one of the best boys in dungeon crawler Carl and I'm not good enough at editing to add them in. Just imagine them in there. You can do it. I believe in you. The Dads talk aboutDetective PikachuMandolorian and GroguSeek & Destroy (PS2)Kingdom Hearts 2 (Boss Fight Books)Dungeon Crawler Carl the Graphic NovelWarriorborn by Jim ButcherIshiro Honda: A Life of FilmA Throne of Thorns and Rose
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Episode 11 - Hootenanny is Code for Technical Difficulties
May 1901:35:18Tap to summarizeFirst. Matt apologizes deeply if there's weirdness with this episode, He very nearly had to call for a re-record but there was too much good here that couldn't be replicated. The Dad's Talk about a few things this episode and a whole bunch of tangents! Primarily though,Leviathan WildsShadows of the Colossus (Boss Fight Books)The Punisher: One Last KillWitch Hat AtelierAeronauts Windlass
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Episode 10 - Syrup Means it's Pancakes
May 1302:24:00Tap to summarizeThis week the Dad's talk about...-The Midnight in Concert Form-The Last Contract of Iseko-Kaiju Preservation Society-Kaiju Big Battel Fighto Fantasy-Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher-Card En-Ciel-Metal Slug 3-Mortal Kombat 2 (movie)
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Dadcolades - Girls Und Panzer Part 2
May 901:28:37Tap to summarizeWe finish up this round of Dacolades talking about the madness that is Girls Und Panzer Der Film. Shocking no one, Matt has a lot to say about tanks!Next Dadcolades ups Andor Season 1!
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Ep.9 - We Are Tired
May 501:32:46Tap to summarizeWe talk about a lot of stuff this episode but it was a bit more chaotic than usual. Important hits include... There is No Antimemetic DivisionScreamerMy Adventures with SupermanFighting Foodons Some other stuff we talk about briefly!
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Episode 8 - Ultraman and Self-Reflection
Apr 2902:22:16Tap to summarizeMatt apologizes for the continued delays it's been a rough few weeks and he appreciates your grace about it. On this episodes your Dad's talk about...Sky Captain and the World of TomorrowUltraman Along Came a SpiderPragmata Ultraman RisingMonster Hunter Stories 3 (and Monster Hunter in general)Storm Front by Jim ButcherJust as a note from Matt. Tell the people you don't see or hear from as often that you love them.
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