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Ryan Murphy @ryanmurphy.ca · 08/05/2026

Work, it’s what pays the bills! That’s right, we’re talking about work for our main topic on the latest Dungeons and Diapers. Plus, I enjoy Free Comic Book Day and @crofton.bsky.social gets to more Adventure Games. tgistudios.com/dungeons-dia...

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DaD 158 – Work

Work, we got to do it. But how do you do it and raise a family AT THE SAME TIME? It seems impossible. Ryan and Crofton exchange tips, tricks, and complaints! But before that, Ryan returns to the co…

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Ryan Murphy @ryanmurphy.ca · 29/04/2026

On the latest Dungeons and Diapers, we discuss all things attitude in our main topic. We also have updates on the MCU Rewatch and @crofton.bsky.social’s adventures in The Witcher 3. Plus, thoughts on the new video game REPLACED, and old school adventure games. Enjoy! tgistudios.com/dungeons-dia...

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DaD 157 – Attitude

Hey – you think I got a bad attitude? No, YOU have a bad attitude! We apologize but today the boys are dealing with ‘tude from their kids and how they manage it. Are they hangry? Hormon…

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

I am not a lip balm guy but I cannot think of a grosser lip balm.

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Ryan Murphy @ryanmurphy.ca · 22/11/2025

Over on Dungeons and Diapers, @crofton.bsky.social and I have you covered for the upcoming gift giving season. But before we dive into the topic for this episode, we have plenty of great dungeons content to catch up on! tgistudios.com/dungeons-dia...

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DaD 149 – Gift Giving

‘Tis the season for capitalism! Ryan and Crofton brace themselves for the holidays with discussions about gift giving. Who organizes gifts in their respective households? What are the hot gif…

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Ben Bumhoffer @benbumhoffer.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Some Peak playing for Extralife! Check it out tonight!

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Mud Lake - they are so tame. The nuthatch is super pushy too. The girls were a bit scared of it.

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Ryan Murphy @ryanmurphy.ca · 13/10/2025

On the latest Dungeons and Diapers, the sequel you’ve all been waiting for, and just in time for scary season: the return of Bedtime! Plus thoughts on Hades II, JAWS, and @crofton.bsky.social’s deep thoughts on game design and Game of the Year 2025. tgistudios.com/dungeons-dia...

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DaD 146 – Bedtime 2: Night Terrors

The spooky season means a return to the scariest topic imaginable… putting kids to bed. What has changed in the past two years? What hasn’t? The sequel you have all been waiting for. But firs…

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Omg I think I like those plain Timbits now - what is happening to me? Am I old?

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Ikea has some great fake movies on their fake tvs. Can't wait for Alien Battleship 4.

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Ryan Murphy @ryanmurphy.ca · 15/08/2025

We have another video game focused episode of Dungeons and Diapers, as both @crofton.bsky.social and I played Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. And for our topic, Minecraft and ROBLOX take over the second half of the show with the help of some subject matter experts! tgistudios.com/dungeons-dia...

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DaD 143 – Minecraft and ROBLOX

It is time for Ryan and Crofton to examine the addictive video game drugs of the kid world: Minecraft and ROBLOX. But they are not the experts and invite Gwen and Kayden to visit and explain the ap…

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Ryan Murphy @ryanmurphy.ca · 30/07/2025

With Nintendo Switch 2 out in the wild, we take some time on Dungeons and Diapers to look back at the Nintendo Switch. Plus I went to a museum and @crofton.bsky.social played a point and click adventure throwback game! tgistudios.com/dungeons-dia...

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DaD 142 – State of the Switch: A DaD Retrospective

With Ryan and Crofton now proud owners of Nintendo Switch 2s, there has never been a better time to look back over the life of the original Nintendo Switch and the priceless memories – both g…

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Ryan Murphy @ryanmurphy.ca · 14/07/2025

What is a more natural follow-up to our Dentist episode on Dungeons and Diapers than talking about… Candy! But before we break down our relationship with tasty snacks, @crofton.bsky.social and I discuss Andor S2, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Expedition 33, and Rematch. tgistudios.com/dungeons-dia...

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DaD 141 – Sweets and Treats

Crofton brings the sweets and Ryan brings the treats this week on Dungeons and Diapers as they discuss sugar and their kids. Beyond those treats, Crofton recommends some great games in Rematch and …

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Man, videogames are so realistic now.

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Ryan Murphy @ryanmurphy.ca · 03/07/2025

Plenty to discuss on the latest Dungeons and Diapers podcast, with my thoughts on 28 Years Later and The Pitt, while @crofton.bsky.social mixes wrestling and KPOP. Plus our topic is discipline, where we swap strategies and share meltdowns. Enjoy! tgistudios.com/dungeons-dia...

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DaD 140 – Discipline

This week the boys are finally disciplined enough to focus on a hot topic: how to discipline your kids. They swap strategies and share meltdowns. But before that, they fight the supernatural with R…

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Ryan Murphy @ryanmurphy.ca · 13/06/2025

It’s time to discuss taking your kids to the dentist on the latest episode of Dungeons and Diapers. Did the dentist in Finding Nemo have the best office real estate for a dentist? That and @crofton.bsky.social and I have Nintendo Switch 2 thoughts and stories aplenty! tgistudios.com/dungeons-dia...

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DaD 139 – The Dentist

Today Ryan and Crofton go the dentist. House of horror or necessary evil? That is the question. The boys regale with stories of kids and teeth. But those are not the only stories, as Ryan supports …

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I agree with you, but also, this is what I wanted (just a better Switch) and I can't be mad. Plus, they got weird with the mouse thing so Nintendo is still Nintendoing.

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Ryan Murphy @ryanmurphy.ca · 28/05/2025

For Dungeons and Diapers this week we’ve got books on the brain, as we discuss teaching our kids how to read. But before that, we have screen time to discuss, including Andor Season 2 (@crofton.bsky.social, not me), DOOM: The Dark Ages, and more. tgistudios.com/dungeons-dia...

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DaD 138 – Learning to Read

Crofton and Ryan are teaching their kids to read, and they are learning as they go. From favourite kid lit to patience to reading glasses – they cover it all. But before getting to reading, i…

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Watching the swearing in of Canada's Cabinet and I keep expecting Justin Trudeau to smash through the wall like the Kool Aid man.

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Kids: mom we love you - here are a bunch of presents we made for you this mother's day Mom: aw thanks Kids. Now what should we do today? I was thinking we could go for a hike. Kids: Noooooo LETS DO WHAT WE WANT INSTEAD

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Next Tuesday is the final vote and I would encourage all Ottawans that are interested in the future of our kids education to come make some noise for our Alternative Schools.

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Last night I took my daughter to watch the OCDSB vote on its Alternative Schools program. She attends and loves her school and is deeply invested in its future. She cheered the trustees trying to save it but, in the end, the vote was to cut the Schools, led partially by her trustee Suzanne Nash.

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Good on PM for telling Trump that Canada is not for sale, but I would note that he is speaking to a guy that wants to buy Gaza and turn it into a Riviera and then become pope.

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

- Parliament prorogued - Trump becomes President, picks fight with Canada. - PM resigns after decade in power. - Leadership contest leads to new PM - Trump tarrifs on, then off, then on, then whole world. - Ontario has election - Canada calls election - Pope dies It is only April.

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Snapped at the mall. Cybertruck with a license plate that reads "BLDRUNR". I hate to judge, but I believe this person thinks that they are extremely cool. I also can not stress how hideous these vehicles are when you see them in person.

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

My daughter asked if I wanted a "little Pepsi" at lunch and I said "sure", excited that she is old enough to bring me a drink.

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Hey! Let's take the wins where we can.

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Go back and look at the image in that first thread. You will see a historic shift. I will include the polling website but if you were curious about how we got here, I hope this thread helped. Still a long campaign to go but wow, crazy times. newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/po...

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If an election were held today, who would win? The CBC News Poll Tracker is your guide to following the polls. Get the latest numbers and analysis on where the political parties stand from Éric Grenie...

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

But in a couple of months, with a national crisis and a new Prime Minister, the pendulum has swung and the polls now are predicting a Liberal win. I am not sure if that will come true but the fact we are even here is unlike anything I have ever seen. /18

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

But - despite riding high for years in the polls - the world shifted. The new PM called an election. This is what the Conservatives had wanted for the better part of TWO YEARS. In January, polls had them winning by an absolutely crushing majority. /17

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Remember "Axe the tax"?Carney also immediately did away with the carbon tax. So the Conservatives lost their favourite punching bag in Justin Trudeau AND the policy they most hated in the carbon tax. They essentially got what they wanted. /16

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

In the past few months, the President of the US has decided he has issues with Canada and is going to try to annex it with economic force. So it is a real crisis for us. /15

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The Liberal Party runs a faster-than-normal process and chooses a new leader: Mark Carney, our current Prime Minister. This guy is a bit of an all-star candidate in that he was the head of the Bank of Canada and then the Bank of England. The hope is that he would be good in a crisis. /14

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The leader of that party becomes Prime Minister. So technically a party could change leaders multiple times in a 4 year period before the next election and there would be multiple Prime Ministers. Anyway, Trudeau says he is leaving as soon as party runs a process to choose a replacement. /13

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Sidebar here - and this will be crazy to our American neighbours - but the Prime Minister is just the leader of the ruling party. It is the party who chooses who will lead them and not the voters. The voters just vote for representatives and the party with the most gets to form government and /12

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

With so many of his own Ministers no longer supporting him and with public opinion in the toilet, Trudeau announced he was resigning as soon as the Liberal Party chose a new leader. /11

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

This was in the wake of the election of Donald Trump in the US. He had a known dislike for Trudeau and started talking smack about Canada. Canadians did not like this. /10

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

But Justin Trudeau, who lost a bunch of people who saw the polls and suddenly wanted to spend more time with their family, finally angered a core ally: his own Finance Minister. There is a story there but for simplicity's sake let's just say this was the straw that broke the camel's back. /9

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The problem was that the other parties - who were left leaning - did not! They refused to bring the government down, despite it being a minority. That means we were heading to a 4 year term and an election in October of this year. /8

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

But with a large swath of Canadians now hating Justin Trudeau (who - like him or hate him - you have to admit is a big personality that you could potentially get tired of in ten years), the attack tactics were paying dividends for the Conservatives and they really, really, really wanted an election.

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

This guy - Pierre Poilievre - used to work in the last Conservative government where he was often tasked with attacking opposition parties, the media, and so on. He continues that approach to this day but now as the leader of the party.

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The Conservatives started flying high in the polls on the back of their leader, who you may have seen Joe Rogan talk about when he ate an apple. Essentially, he wanted to move the Conservatives towards populism and embraced a lot of political attacks and slogans - his fave being "Axe the tax" /7

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The carbon tax plus fatigue with Justin Trudeau specifically led to Liberals plummeting in the polls. This is important because in the last election, they got a minority government which means they need to work with other parties. If they can't, an election is triggered. /6

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

In their shift left, the cornerstone Liberal issue was the fight against climate change, which notably took the form of a tax on carbon. This is complicated enough to warrant its own thread but that complexity - and the word "tax" - made it very unpopular. /5

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Under Trudeau, they mostly went left. Now, ten years and multiple elections later, people are tired of them. There is an appetite for change. Despite having multiple parties, normally only the Liberals or Conservatives hold power. For the better part of two years, the latter have polled very well.

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Crofton Steers @crofton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

With Canada having multiple parties, the Liberals tend to be "in the middle" on a lot of things. This means that they tend to shift left or right depending on the issues of the moment and who is leading them. /3

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