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Matt and Xavier are a pair of geeky dads out here trying to balance the responsibly of being active and engaged parents and being huge geeks that want to throw themselves into their various hobbies. Stop by and spend some time with us while talk about the books, movies, shows and games we are playing while trying to navigate parenting!
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Episode 14 - Parental Prattle
This is the inaugural episode with the freshly minted Parental Prattle topic! Thank you to everyone who contributed! Next weeks question is... What is the best ending and worst ending to something…
S1E13 Episode 13 - Xavier's Episode (Matt Still Talks A lot)
The Dad's Talk About...Alan Wake 2A Court of Mist and FuryLego BatmanSpider-Man NoirA Parade of HorriblesAnd the post series low that happens sometimes when you get deeply invested in something!Next…
Dadcolades - Andor Season 1
The Dads discuss Andor season 1. Normally I've got jokes here, or a synopsis but this show rules and you should check it out. Viva la revolución, Carl
Episode 12 - Missing Goat Screams
Okay first of all. A couple of times in the episode there was a goat scream based on one of the best boys in dungeon crawler Carl and I'm not good enough at editing to add them in. Just imagine them…
Episode 11 - Hootenanny is Code for Technical Difficulties
First. Matt apologizes deeply if there's weirdness with this episode, He very nearly had to call for a re-record but there was too much good here that couldn't be replicated. The Dad's Talk about a…
Episode 10 - Syrup Means it's Pancakes
This week the Dad's talk about...-The Midnight in Concert Form-The Last Contract of Iseko-Kaiju Preservation Society-Kaiju Big Battel Fighto Fantasy-Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher-Card En-Ciel-Metal…
S1 Dadcolades - Girls Und Panzer Part 2
We finish up this round of Dacolades talking about the madness that is Girls Und Panzer Der Film. Shocking no one, Matt has a lot to say about tanks!Next Dadcolades ups Andor Season 1!
S1E9 Ep.9 - We Are Tired
We talk about a lot of stuff this episode but it was a bit more chaotic than usual. Important hits include... There is No Antimemetic DivisionScreamerMy Adventures with SupermanFighting Foodons Some…
S1E8 Episode 8 - Ultraman and Self-Reflection
Matt apologizes for the continued delays it's been a rough few weeks and he appreciates your grace about it. On this episodes your Dad's talk about...Sky Captain and the World of TomorrowUltraman…
S1E7 Episode 7 - Hand Prints on the Windows
On this weeks episode, the Dads mostly talking parenting but there was other stuff too!Ultraman Rising (truncated)Spider-Man Comics of many flavorsMario Galaxy Movie
Dadcolades - Girls Und Panzer Part 1
The Dad's cover the Anime + 1 OVA of Girls Und Panzer. Xavier lets Matt get real in the weeds about tanks, Which Matt very much appreciated because tanks are neat. Mentioned other mediaThe Unwomanly…
S1E6 Episode 6 - Is Gamera a Western?
The Dads talk about The ThicketGamera 3: Revenge of IrisThe Ranger's Apprentice (By John Flanagan)The Gales of November (By John Bacon)Kingdom Hearts 3Matt couldn't figure out how to edit individual…
S1 Episode 5 - Matt is still Thinking about Whether Godzilla is Dragon
The Dads talk about a lot of stuff this episode, but the major hits are...Destroy all Human's, They Can't be RegeneratedFire Emblem 3 houses DLCDaredevilKaiju No 8 the AnimeSkin Games by Jim Butcher…
Dadcolades - Dungeon Crawler Carl Part 2
On today episode We finish up Dungeon Crawler Carl, and announce the next series we will be watching for Dadcolades!Next up we are watching the first 12 episodes of Girls Und Panzer the anime…
S1E4 Episode 4 - Matt Talk's A Lot
The Dad's Talk about...Borderlands 4Resident Evil VillageSpider-Man: The Darkest Hour by Jim ButcherDead Astronauts by Jeff VandermeerGodzilla Rulers of the EarthKaiju Combat UniversitySTALKER 2My…
Episode 3 - The Book is Good Ya'll
This week the Dads continue to discuss the weather, and the following geekeryShoresyPokopia (of course)God's Junk Drawer by Peter ClinesHail Mary ProjectStar WarsJohn Carpenter's Toxic CommandosThe…
Parental Controls Unlocked - Dungeon Crawler Carl Part 1
We had some tech issues on this one so it might seem a littttle choppy in parts, but i think it's still pretty good if I do say so myself. Join the gents as they settle in for a rollicking good book…
S1E2 Episode 2 - Now with Intros and Outros!
On today's episode the intrepid Dads talk...Resident Evil RequiemPokopiaMonster Hunter Stories 3Brew BaronsAlan Wake 2Scrubs RebootLive Action One Piece season 1 and 2The things my Son needs to Know…
S1E1 Episode 1 (?)
Welcome to Parental Controls! This is Matt and Xavier's first relased but not first recorded episode, and boy is it a big one. For the most part we are talking about all the fun new Pokemon goodness…
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Parental Controls has published 19 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Games, Hobbies.
Parental Controls is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 2h 7m.
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