Being 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:

🎧 Spotify:

🎧 Other Platforms:

This 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:

👨‍👧‍👦 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.

📝 Apple Podcasts:

🎧 Spotify:

🎧 Other Platforms:

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

Dogs, 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:

🔔 Subscribe & leave a review if this episode made you smile or helped you feel less alone in the dad gaming grind.

📝 Apple Podcasts:

🎧 Spotify:

🎧 Other Platforms:

Summer 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:

🎧 Other Platforms:

#NewDadGaming #GamingDadLife #DadGamers #OnePieceTCG #CraftBeerDads #DeathStranding2 #ParentingPodcast #MobileGamingKids #FatherhoodAndGaming #GamingPodcast #SummerBeers #HardSeltzerSeason #RetroGamingDads #PodcastForDads

To dungeons, to dragons, one family does tread,

This week both dads drop back into VR,

#GamingDad #ParentingAndGaming #DeathStranding #Quest3 #FatherhoodPodcast #NewDadGaming #DadPoems #CraftBeer #GamingBacklog #PlayStation #MetaQuest #DadLife

This 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.

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

What happens when exams meet DLC drops? This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff discuss using video games as parenting bribes—and whether it’s genius or dangerous.

Jeff negotiates with his teen over a Hunter: Call of the Wild DLC, while Trevor deals with non-activated V-Bucks chaos after a birthday gone slightly wrong. We also revisit Jeff’s miraculously repaired Switch, uncover a save file survival guide, and share Father’s Day gaming gifts—including Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering cards and a motorcycle jack!

💬 Topics Covered:

Subscribe to the Podcast!

🎧 Apple Podcasts:

🎧 Spotify:

🎧 Other Platforms:

A surprise Switch 2 drop, a blue screen of death, and Father’s Day gift loopholes - this episode has it all.

Trevor barely escapes the clutches of buying a brand-new Switch 2… but just barely. Meanwhile, Jeff’s aging Switch kicks the bucket in spectacular fashion, sparking a desperate race against time to recover lost Pokémon and Zelda saves. With Father's Day around the corner, could a little gaming “gift” be the loophole that lets these dads break their no-new-games vow?

The dads dive into:

The real-world temptation of walking into a store and seeing Switch 2 on the shelf

An unexpected $800 price tag (!!!)

First impressions from a dad who actually got one

The harsh reality of old hardware failing at the worst time

How to (maybe) get away with buying a game… if your kids want to play it with you 😇

If you're a dad balancing budget, backlogs, and the burning need for 120 FPS Fortnite, this one’s for you.

Subscribe to the Podcast!

🎧 Apple Podcasts:

🎧 Spotify:

🎧 Other Platforms:

This week, Trevor and Jeff face their greatest challenge yet: resisting the urge to break their no-new-games vow. With the Elden Ring Nightreign expansion stealing the spotlight and rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 release buzzing, the temptation is real.

Meanwhile, one dad's teen dives headfirst into Dungeons & Dragons, sparking memories and hopes of future family campaigns. Plus: Elden Ring co-op fails, Fortnite struggles on old hardware, and the eternal dad debate - do you cave when that shiny new console is calling your name from behind the GameStop counter?

👨‍👧‍👦 This podcast is for all gaming dads trying to balance family, fatherhood, and frame rates.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes where we explore the joys and challenges of being a dad who games.

💬 Topics Covered:

Nintendo Switch 2 – will we or won’t we?

D&D family nights and teen game clubs

Gaming dad guilt vs. gamer joy

After a brief break (no disasters—just dad life), Trevor and Jeff are back to talk about holding strong in their no new games challenge—sort of. Jeff’s been tearing up the zombie roads in Days Gone, teaching his kids how to shop smart with Goat Simulator 3, and even… dabbling in Magic: The Gathering for the first time ever (blame the Final Fantasy crossover). Trevor manages to resist Oblivion Remastered and the eternal temptation of Days Gone, but it’s clear the struggle is real.

Also in this episode:

🐐 Kids go wild with Goat Simulator 3

🧙 Jeff discovers the overwhelming complexity (and cost!) of Magic: The Gathering

🏍 Days Gone proves a surprisingly deep and satisfying zombie sandbox

👶 Why it really does get easier as a dad—potty training, car seats, and nap schedules, be gone

🎮 The dads reflect on milestone wins and encourage new parents in the thick of it

✅ Boomerang Fu

✅ Goat Simulator 3

💬 (More suggestions welcome! Let us know what makes your list.)

🔗 Website: https://newdadgaming.com