New Dad Gaming
Claim This Podcastby Trevor Alexander & Jeff Smalley
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<p>New Dad Gaming | The Podcast for Gaming Dads Since 2015</p> <p>Just because you became a dad doesn't mean it's game over.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>380+ episodes. Two dads. One rule: Game Over is not an option.</p>
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July 3, 2026
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/
June 26, 2026
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/
June 19, 2026
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.
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- What is New Dad Gaming?
<p>New Dad Gaming | The Podcast for Gaming Dads Since 2015</p> <p>Just because you became a dad doesn't mean it's game over.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>380+ episodes. Two dads. One rule: Game Over is not an option.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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