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Dadcrossing

Welcome to DadCrossing, the podcast where we explore the highs and lows of dad life, all while diving into the world of video games. Join us each week as we share stories, tips, and laughs about balancing fatherhood and gaming. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer dad or just looking for some relatable dad talk, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for insightful discussions, guest interviews, and a whole lot of fun as we navigate the adventures of being a dad and a gamer. 🎮👨‍👧‍👦

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All Episodes

41:55

Dad Life 51-2: The Three Types of Tired

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2025/11/12

This week on Dad Crossing: Dad Life, we’re diving into the three kinds of tired every parent knows too well — sleepy tired, mentally cooked, and the big one… soul battery empty.After a little medical scare and an early morning ER run (don’t worry, Nick’s fine!), he’s been feeling two out of the three — and it got us both thinking about what it really means to rest and recharge. We share our own stories, how we’ve dealt with burnout in its many forms, and what we think truly helps when your “soul

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35:13

Everyday Life 51-1: The Great Switch Quandary & The...

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2025/11/10

This week on Dad Crossing we kick things off talking about the games we’ve been playing before diving into how our kids are choosing their Christmas presents these days — scrolling websites instead of circling toys in the good old paper catalogues like we used to! Nick’s also facing a real dad dilemma: what to do with his new Switch 2 — keep it, cascade the consoles down to the kiddos, or sell it on and fund his 3D printer dreams? As always, there’s plenty of laughter, classic squirrel moments, and

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62:26

Dad Life 50-2 – The Great Halloween Dad Tax 🍭

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2025/11/05

This week’s Dad Life episode is a sugar-fuelled one as we sit down to sample our kiddos’ Halloween candy — all taken with full permission under the sacred yearly tradition of the Dad Tax! 😎🍬From chewy taffy to chalky Parma Violets, we share our favourites, swap stories, and debate how sweets and confectionery have changed over the years. Hold onto your hats as we go from sweet to sour (literally), with a full dose of candy ASMR and plenty of laughs along the way. And yes — Sean takes on Toxic

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49:12

Everyday Life 50-1 – Bonfires, Trunk-a-Treats &...

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2025/11/03

This week’s Everyday Life episode is a festive one packed with Guy Fawkes, long walks, and Halloween happenings! 🎆🎃 We chat about Trunk-a-Treats and how Halloween is celebrated differently in the US and UK, from spooky costumes to sugar highs and the chaos that follows. Sean gives Nick (and our listeners) a quick history lesson on why we celebrate Bonfire Night here in Britain — remember, remember, the fifth of November! 🇬🇧🔥 Of course, in true Dad Crossing fashion, we take our fair share of

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48:07

Dad Life 49-2 – The Many Types of Parenting: Which...

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2025/10/29

This week’s Dad Life episode takes a deep dive into the different types of parenting — from lawnmowers to helicopters, gentle to free-range — and everything in between. 🚁🌱 We break down the key styles: 🌿 Lawnmower Parents – clearing every obstacle before the kids even trip. 🚁 Helicopter Parents – hovering close and ready to swoop at the first sign of trouble. 📚 Intensive Parents – fully booked calendars and enrichment overload. 💞 Gentle Parents – leading with empathy and calm guidance.

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49:30

Everyday Life 49-1 – Soccer Stories, Nintendo...

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2025/10/27

This week’s Everyday Life episode kicks off with Nick’s tales from a wet and wild weekend of soccer, dodging rain showers, wrong locations, and the kind of classic dad mishaps that only seem to happen on game day. ⚽🌧️ Sean fills Nick in on his London adventures with Logan, including an educational trip to the Natural History Museum — because who doesn’t love dinosaurs and dad–son bonding time? 🦕👨‍👦 Of course, it wouldn’t be a Dad Crossing episode without gaming chat, and this week Sean drops a

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41:26

Dad Life 48-2 – Travel Anxiety & The Solo Dad Adventure

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2025/10/22

This week’s Dad Life episode comes straight from Sean’s worries about taking Logan away during the school holidays — tackling the London Underground, navigating busy crowds, and managing the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with it all. 🚇👨‍👦We talk about the challenges of solo dad trips, from handling public transport with kids to staying calm when things don’t go as planned (and making sure the meltdowns don’t come from the grown-ups this time 😅). It’s an honest chat about travel

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46:05

Everyday Life 48-1 – McDonald’s Monopoly & The Cost...

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2025/10/20

This week’s Everyday Life episode starts out innocent enough with a simple question: “Do you have McDonald’s Monopoly?” 🍟🎩 What follows is a full-blown discussion comparing how the game works in the UK vs. the US — and let’s just say, it’s wildly different! That simple chat spirals into full-on dad mode, where we find ourselves comparing car running costs, home expenses, and all the little things that come with being a responsible adult (and occasional fast-food prize hunter). It’s an odd one, but

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52:53

Dad Life 47-2 – Picture Day Smiles & Saturday Morning...

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2025/10/15

This week’s Dad Life episode was meant to cover a few topics… but once we started chatting about Picture Day and Saturday morning routines, there was no stopping us!We dive into all the Picture Day fun — comparing how it works in the UK vs. the US, and laughing about those classic “Chandler Bing” smiles kids pull when the camera flashes 📸😂. We talk outfit choices, school uniforms, and how every parent somehow forgets it’s today until five minutes before leaving the house. Then we move into

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51:19

Everyday Life 47-1 – Sweet Tooths, Soccer & The State...

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2025/10/13

This week’s Everyday Life episode kicks off with another round of “Would You Rather”, and this one really tests our sweet tooth limits 🍬. Sean also drops a culinary dad joke so good (or bad?) that we can already hear the collective eye rolls from our better halves. 👀😂 From there, we catch up on everything we’ve been up to — soccer games, Dad Taxi duties, and the games we’ve been playing lately. Then we dive into a big topic for the week: the current state of the Xbox ecosystem. Is it still worth

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46:32

Dad Life 46-2 – The Technology Gap: From Walkmans to...

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2025/10/11

This week’s Dad Life episode dives into the great technology gap — that hilarious and sometimes humbling experience of trying to explain our childhood gadgets to kids who carry more tech power in their pockets than NASA had in the ’90s.We talk about: 🎮 The consoles we grew up with — and the disbelief on our kids’ faces when we tell them loading a game used to take minutes (and sometimes a cassette tape!) 🎧 Explaining Walkmans, floppy disks, and dial-up internet to the iPad generation 📱 The

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46:44

Everyday Life 46-1 – Would You Rather, Fruit Loops &...

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2025/10/06

This week’s Everyday Life episode kicks off with a fun parenting “Would You Rather” — join in and share your thoughts with us! Nick fills us in on celebrating his 15th wedding anniversary with Mrs. Nick on a Bunco date night (congrats, you two! 🎉). We also discover that silverware might not be the best option when it comes to planning for the 16th gift… 🤔😂 Meanwhile, Sean shares his latest workout madness and his not-so-guilty pleasure involving a whole box of Fruit Loops and a Pyrex bowl. Hey,

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46:29

Dad Life 45-2 Dad’s Taxi Service

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2025/10/04

This week’s Dad Life episode is all about the unpaid job every parent knows too well — running the Dad Taxi Service!We chat about: 🚕 The wildest, funniest, and most unexpected trips we’ve had chauffeuring the kids around 🎶 Whether we enforce strict car rules (no food, my music only, seatbelts ON) or if it’s complete chaos in the back seats 📻 Our ultimate Dad Taxi playlists — the songs that keep us sane, keep the kids entertained, or just make the ride a little easier From late-night pick-ups

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36:56

Everyday Life 45-1 – Stink Bugs & Minty Fresh Showers

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2025/09/29

This week’s Everyday Life episode has us back on our usual two-episode schedule, and it’s a fun one.Nick kicks things off by sharing his ongoing battle with stink bugs, which is starting to feel like he’s living in a real-world version of Grounded 2. Meanwhile, Sean has been out and about driving around helping family, before taking Friday to do what every dad dreams of — sitting in shorts, doing absolutely nothing. (Sometimes, you just need a day!) And because no episode is complete without a

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53:36

Everyday Life 44 – Elephant Ears, Nintendo Direct & A...

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2025/09/22

This week’s episode is a big one — at 50 minutes, we’re combining Everyday Life and Dad Life into a single, packed conversation.We kick things off with everything we’ve been up to lately, including an unexpected deep dive into elephant ears (the delicious kind you eat, not the animal’s!). Then we give our late-to-the-party thoughts on this month’s Nintendo Direct and share what we’ve been playing recently. To close things out, Nick takes a heartfelt moment to tell Sean to stop selling himself short

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36:36

Dad Life 43-2 – The Games That Made Us

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2025/09/18

This week’s Dad Life episode takes a nostalgic deep dive into the video games that shaped us as dads. From the classics that taught us patience (looking at you, Mario Kart rage-quits) to the co-op adventures that helped us bond with our kiddos, we explore how gaming has influenced the way we parent, problem-solve, and even handle life’s tantrums. We chat about: 🎮 Games that taught us perseverance and teamwork 😂 Hilarious rage-quit moments that mirror parenting meltdowns 👨‍👧‍👦 Titles we now

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38:02

Everyday Life 43-1 – Hunger Games, High Points &...

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2025/09/15

This week’s Everyday Life episode kicks off with a friendly game of Sharks and Minnows that somehow turned into The Hunger Games: Part 2 — because of course it did! 🏹😂 Sean shares a nostalgic story about feeling sorry for his mum, remembering how it was like WrestleMania every day growing up with his brother. He also explains why he went 58 hours without eating (spoiler: it’s very on-brand for Sean) and how he can’t resist climbing to the highest point possible — whether in games or life. We round

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47:33

Dad Life 42-2 – Dad Hacks for Low-Cost Fun

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2025/09/10

This week’s Dad Life episode is all about having fun without breaking the bank. We swap stories, share dad hacks, and prove that making memories doesn’t always need to come with a hefty price tag.We chat about: 🍿 Sneaking snacks into the cinema (because who hasn’t?) 🎢 The best places in the UK & US to find deals on days out 🍔 Which restaurant apps give you the biggest savings 🛒 How supermarket apps can help cut costs on family treats 🎟️ Creative ideas for cheap days out that keep the

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53:34

Everyday Life 42-1 – 4-Wheeling, Family Walks & A...

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2025/09/08

This week’s Everyday Life episode is a proper catch-up after Sean’s week away on holiday. He gives the full lowdown on his time in County Durham—from family 4-wheeling adventures to plenty of long walks and downtime together. Meanwhile, Nick fills us in on what’s been going on with him and his family while Sean’s been away. From kids’ antics to gaming chatter, we share a long-overdue conversation full of laughs, dad life updates, and our usual mix of parenting chaos and geeky tangents. If you’ve

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39:41

A families Journey into Foster Parenting

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2025/09/03

Nick and Sean sit down with Duane (aka "the Duke") to discuss his family's foster care journey — why they felt called to help, the licensing and home‑study process, and what it was like to take in placements during COVID. Duane shares honest stories about balancing three biological daughters with infants and older placements, and the emotional highs and lows that come with welcoming kids into your home. Listeners will hear practical tips and takeaways: the importance of training and home studies,

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