New Dad Gaming

Trevor Alexander & Jeff Smalley
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 398: The Dumb Phone Wishlist & Gran Turismo Driving School

    This week on New Dad Gaming, we dive into the murky waters of gifting a 9-year-old. Discover the genius "dumb phone" mall scavenger hunt hack, and the moral dilemma of going half-sies on a new PlayStation 5 with your kid. Then, Jeff pitches an idea for his newly 16-year-old driver: can Gran Turismo (and maybe a PSVR 2) serve as a legitimate virtual driving school? We debate the physics of Gran Turismo versus the surprisingly realistic traffic laws of GTA V. Plus, we have all the details on our massive Episode 400 giveaway! Listen in for the secret word and find out how to win the Ultimate Edition of GTA 6. Links: Enter the Ep. 400 Giveaway: https://newdadgaming.com/GTA6 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/ #podcast #podcaster #podcasting #fatherhood #gaming #dadgaming

  2. Aug 28

    Ep. 397 - GTA 6 Giveaway! Switch Swashbuckling and Dastardly Deeds

    Announcing our GTA 6 Giveaway to celebrate our upcoming 400th episode! To enter, you'll need to have a photo proof that you follow the podcast and that you've left a comment or rating. Simply enter your info here: https://www.newdadgaming.com/gta6 Besides the giveaway, we discuss the recent GTA 6 leaks, some Assassin's Creed Black Flag on Switch, when your kids become free Door Dash, and trying to bend some rules again. 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/

  3. Jul 20

    Ep. 396 - PlayStation Pours One Out for Discs & The Rules for Breaking the Rules

    Physical media is officially on the clock: PlayStation has announced it will stop supporting discs (January 2028), and we have thoughts. Paying extra for a disc drive that's about to be a paperweight, digital games that never got cheaper, movie libraries deleted overnight, the used market vanishing — we break down what a disc-free future means for gaming dads, whether Xbox follows suit, and why Nintendo cartridges might end up the last physical format our kids can inherit. Meanwhile, Jeff's first-ever playthrough of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time levels up — off the phone and onto a proper (borrowed-from-the-kids) 3DS, after an hour-long road trip with his teenager to snag a used copy that felt like lining up for a midnight launch. Motion-control archery, a time-travel puzzle at the bottom of a well, and a genuinely terrifying Ganondorf. And fresh off six months in Colombia, Trevor has a parenting confession: what do you tell your kids after they watch you play "nope, only English" with a police officer at a traffic checkpoint? A very dad conversation about shades of truth, bending rules the smart way, and why granola bar thieves should learn to hide the wrappers. Plus kids "failing successfully" with Canada's famous bagged milk — and we're closing in on Episode 400! 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/

  4. Jul 3

    Ep. 395: The State of New Dad Gaming (11 Years Later)

    We are officially entering our 11th year, making New Dad Gaming the longest-running fatherhood gaming podcast on the internet! To celebrate, we’re skipping the usual intro poem and taking a deep dive into the current "State of Dad Gaming." How do your gaming habits change when your kids shift from watching you play Mario Party to setting up their own Steam LAN parties? We discuss avoiding FOMO, relying on the Steam Deck and retro handhelds to squeeze in 20-minute sessions, and the battle of trying to stay awake past 9:30 PM to play AAA titles on a big screen. Finally, we set a public goal: The Expedition 33 Challenge. Thank you to all the gaming dads who have shared this journey with us for over a decade. Here is to the next 10 years! 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/

  5. Jun 26

    Ep. 394: Steam Machine Sticker Shock & A Fortnite Victory Royale

    The internet is on fire over the official pricing for the new Steam Machine, and we have thoughts. Is the $1,500+ price tag a symptom of the hardware apocalypse, or a massive misstep by Valve? We break down the specs, compare the costs to building a PC, and predict where the console market is headed. Plus, Jeff attempts to validate his "gamer" status by playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the very first time (and discovers it's actually terrifying), while Trevor returns to Fortnite on mobile with a bizarre third-party controller—and secures a Victory Royale. 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/

  6. Jun 19

    Ep. 393 - The Ocarina of Time Remake That Could Sell a Switch 2 (+ When Your Kid Lets You Win)

    Nintendo just did the unthinkable: a full remake of Ocarina of Time - the game so many call "perfect" - and it's coming exclusively to the Switch 2. Trevor and Jeff unpack the announcement, the Final Fantasy VII "permission slip" theory behind it, and whether one game is really enough to make a busy dad drop $800 on a new console. Plus: the strange new milestone of your kid going EASY on you (a "victory through loss" at FIFA), a charming $5 indie hide-and-seek game called Mecca Chameleon that's perfect for gaming with your kids, and why Zelda: Link's Awakening somehow hits harder on a retro handheld than on the Switch remake. This week's episode opens with a poem - "Paper Flowers" by Jessica Jocelyn - on the fear, and the magic, of having kids. New Dad Gaming is the longest-running podcast for dads who love games and fatherhood. Hosted by Trevor Alexander and Jeff Smalley since 2015. Just because you became a dad doesn't mean it's game over. ⏱️  Chapters 00:00 - Welcome + Poem: "Paper Flowers" by Jessica Jocelyn 01:18 - Listener mail & where's Summer of Beer? (greetings from Colombia) 02:46 - Nintendo remakes Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 10:51 - The $800 Ocarina machine: is it worth buying a Switch 2? 16:31 - When your kid goes easy on you: "victory through loss" at FIFA 21:56 - New game pick: Mecca Chameleon, the $5 paint-and-seek indie 28:31 - Retro pick: why Zelda: Link's Awakening hits harder on a handheld 34:17 - Wrap-up & sign-off    📧 Got a story, question, or beer pick? Reach us at newdadgaming.com 🎧 New episode every week - subscribe wherever you listen: 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/ Topics: Ocarina of Time remake, Nintendo Switch 2, Zelda Link's Awakening, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Mecca Chameleon, indie games, retro gaming, gaming with kids, FIFA, gaming dads, fatherhood, parenting, limited game time.

  7. Jun 6

    Ep. 392: iPods for Dad Uber, and Rise of Steamdeck (price)

    Clear the dust off if you have an iPod, Final Fantasy could sometimes use an extra clothing mod. Who knew that a Steam Deck was an asset to invest, And streaming games turns into the great friendship test. - Just because you became a dad, doesn't mean it's game over. - Connect with New Dad Gaming: 🎧 Subscribe to New Dad Gaming on your favorite podcast app: 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/

  8. May 6

    Ep. 391: Bedtime Monopoly Massacre, Console Dust, & FFXIV Free Trials

    Welcome to New Dad Gaming, where the adult beverages are poured, the kids are (mostly) asleep, and we’re figuring out our gaming lives! This week, Trevor and Jeff read an amazing email from a fellow "Rad Dad" and Less Than Jake fan, proving that passing down your musical taste to your kids is a beautiful—and sometimes surreal—experience. Then, things get a little savage. Have you ever absolutely destroyed your kid in a game of Monopoly Deal or Mario Party just because you needed to mow the lawn or enforce bedtime? We confess our darkest dad-gaming sins and discuss what happens when the kids start bringing the smack talk. We also tackle a tough realization: the family living room console might be gathering dust. Are iPads, laptops, and mobile games officially replacing the Switch and PlayStation for the next generation? Finally, Jeff explains how he's surviving Final Fantasy XIV as a busy parent. Spoiler: The free trial and NPC party systems are absolute game-changers for gaming dads who might need to step away at a moment's notice. In this episode, we cover: Rad Dad Chronicles: A heartwarming listener story from Deadp 7 about concerts, kids, and pop-punk validation. Bedtime Sabotage: The ruthless tactics we use in Monopoly Deal and Mario Party to speed up curfew. The Console Exodus: Why teens and younger kids are abandoning traditional consoles for laptops, phones, and mobile apps. FFXIV for Dads: How to play a massive MMO like a stress-free, single-player game using the free trial and NPC companions. Bonus: A quick chat on using AI to build interactive homework tests for the kids. Connect with Us: Have you ever turned up the heat on your kids in a game? Are your family consoles gathering dust? We'd love to hear your story! Reach out and share your experiences with the gaming dad community. Website: newdadgaming.com Socials: @NewDadGaming

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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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  • Creator
    Trevor Alexander & Jeff Smalley
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    380
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 New Dad Gaming. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    New Dad Gaming

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