Nerdy Dad Cast

E43 Profound Questions

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 02:15:21 -0000

On a recent field-trip to the pumpkin patch - because it's that time of year y'know - Babyforce decided she needed to know the answet to a very important question, "If a Mommy & Daddy are needed to make a baby then who made the first Mommy & Daddy?" Profound, eh? Not only has she decided it's time to ask the tough questions, she asked the Mom of a friend who was driving her to the pumpkin patch.

With the wisdom of a father who's been around the Sun a few times, Jon shares his sage advice to a Chris who just hasn't come to terms that Babyforce is growing up fast.

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E42 Back in the Swing of Things...

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:45:08 -0000

A few weeks back "school" was getting back in session, which led Chris & Jon to believe they'd get the podcast back in session too. Funny how life throws curveballs that stops that from happening. Regardless, the pair talk about all that's been going on in the sphere of their families, and what nerdy stuff they've been up to as of late.

E41 Back to School and Podcasts

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:00:30 -0000

Did the "new episode" notification surprise you? Not only is school back in, but the podcast is back recording too! Chris & Jon get together to talk about Babyforce's entry into Kindergarten, and what it's like to be "back to school" for Jon's kids through the experience of homeschooling. And with many months since the last episode, have the guys been up to anything... nerdy?

E40 Back into the World-ish

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:00:58 -0000

With pandemic-related restrictions being relaxed, reduced, and removed and kids activities being restarted, Jon & Chris share their approach to the "new" world. From brithday parties, to sports & activities, to simply interacting in the space each of their families is in, the two share a few thoughts on what parameters they might be working with.

E39 Under the Weather

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:00:41 -0000

Despite their best efforts otherwise, Chris & family picked up "the bug" and had what amounted to a couple hard days for Babyforce and a rough week (and beyond) for him and his wife.

E38 It's a New Year

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 22:00:18 -0000

Snow. Lots of it. And much more than Jon, Chris and their respective families are used to. The two talk about what they've been up to into the dawn of 2022, and what nerdiness they plan on getting into over the course of the year.

E37 The Festive Time of Year

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0000

With it getting closer to that festive time of year, Jon & Chris talk about some of the holiday traditions they maintain and a few new ones they hope to start.

E36 Climate of Change

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 23:00:29 -0000

Jon & Chris believe and trust in science. And as such, they worry what a changing climate will mean for the world their kids will ive in, especially after what they've witnessed over the course of this past year alone.

E35 Long Time Coming

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0000

In an episode that's been a "long time coming," Jon & Chris finally get back together to discuss all the nerdy things that have been going on in the two Dads' lives, what they've been up to, and how the families are getting used to their new digs.

E34 Good Ol' Competition

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:00:48 -0000

What approach do you take with your kids when it comes to competition? Is it simply about being part of the competition, is it performing your best, or is it about being the best? Chris and Jon explore how they are approaching this topic with their kids - especially considering Babyforce seems to follow the Ricky Bobby approach to competition.

E33 Moving and Moving

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0000

With Jon & family moved to their new place, and Chris's family scheduled to move in the Fall, the two discuss how the approach they are taking (and have already taken) when it comes to relocation.

E32 The Bully

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0000

With a recent personal experience of bullying somewhat behind him, Chris shares this experience and how he hopes he can use it to enable Babyforce for the future. Jon also provides personal experiences and provides tactics he feels are best used when bullies are encountered.

E31 Housing Woahs and Woes

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0000

Both Chris & Jon have recently been in the market for a new place to call home. Both have differing needs for their families. And both had similar, yet differing experiences looking for their new house. In fact, one has found theirs, while the other continues to search.

E30 Hooked on Feelings

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:00:38 -0000

With Chris's wife falling ill & requiring emergency surgery, he tried to put on the "brave face" to keep Babyforce from getting too worried. Yet what he learned was her being far more receptive to the feelings around her, and ended up doing her part to support him & his wife.

E29 Locked Down

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0000

With a number of exposure events at Babyforce's daycare, Chris and his family are halfway through a regional health authority "lockdown" - an activity of patience & understanding with a nearly four-year-old kid full of beans. And while Jon has already cashed in on his "golden ticket," he walks through why his family remains in lockdown too.

E28 Are Rooms Ever Clean?

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:00:35 -0000

When it comes to asking your kids to "clean their room," is it ever truly clean? And is that expectation fair when we as parents struggled to keep our own rooms clean as a kid? Chris & Jon kick around the idea that "cleaning rooms" is possible a futile exercise and wonder if there's a better way.

E27 Off to the OASIS

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0000

What was the first immersive video game you remember playing? Was it in an arcade? Was it at home? And how does it compare to the quality of virtual reality today? Having recently picked up an Oculus Quest 2, Chris marvels at how far immersive gaming has come and he & Jon take a short walk down memory lane about how many "mind-blowing" virtual experiences they've had over the years.

E26 Threenagers

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:00:35 -0000

With the "yearly" day of snow upon them, Chris & Jon share the hijinks that ensued when the kids went outside to play in it. Chris also shares how a previous snow non-event introduced the concept of the threenager to his household and asks Jon how he approaches emotional events with his kids.

E25 Can't Stop, Won't Stop, GameStop

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:30:18 -0000

With trading in GameStop shares all the rage these days, Chris & Jon take a moment to discuss how they plan on helping their kids understand savings & investment and how their approach will differ from the one they received.

E24 It's A New Year

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:00:34 -0000

With 2020 finally done, and 2021 a year to hopefully look ahead to, Chris & Jon talk about what they might get up to as vaccinations roll out and a new sense of "normalcy" is introduced. The two also discuss whether or this new normal will look anything like the old normal of eons past.

E23 The Holiday Season

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:37:34 -0000

With the holiday season hitting fast & hard, Chris & Jon discuss what they'll be doing over the next few days and what plans - if any - they have for 2021.

E22 A Distanced Christmas

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:00:00 -0000

With the holiday season fast upon us, Chris & Jon share how they and their families are approaching this season different from those in the past. And does Jon have a PlayStation 5 yet?

E21 Mental Health is Health

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:00:12 -0000

Jon shares news on his PlayStation 5 journey, before he and Chris talk about their mental health journey during the pandemic and how they both view mental health as health.

E20 This Is The Way

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:15:51 -0000

With the second season of The Mandalorian now underway, Chris discusses how he finally binged through the first season and determined he had missed out. This kicks off a conversation between Jon and him about the best approach to introduce the kids to the Star Wars Universe. Spoiler alert, it's not Episode Nine.

E19 The One About Stuff

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:00:28 -0000

Chris' family has decided they are in need of a bigger place to call home, and in an effort to get ready to potentially make such a move, he's determined to get rid of some (if not more) stuff. The problem is much of this stuff is very important to Babyforce, so he's not sure how to proceed. Jon, with the sage experience of many years, shares his bemusement and gives Chris a few thoughts to consider.

E18 Lost Lemons

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 19:00:35 -0000

Ever go exploring? Ever get lost? Ever go exploring and get lost? With your kids? Jon did the latter, and depending on the perspective the former too. Plus Babyforce tries a lemon for the first time and Chris shares how giddy that experience made him.

And Jon gives a PS5 pre-order update.

Playstation 5 Bonus

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Between the Playstation 5 pricing finally being released, and pre-orders going live, Chris & Jon couldn't wait a couple of weeks to talk about it and got together to release this bonus episode.

E17 Next Generation Consoles, Next Generation Podcast

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:00:40 -0000

The Nerdy Dads, Chris and Jon, take a moment to share the evolution of the podcast and what it will mean moving forward. And then they dive in to the topic they continue to return to - next-generation consoles! Pricing for the two XBOX models are now officially, out and with both still committed to the PlayStation 5, they wonder what this means for Sony.

E16 The One With Body Parts

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:00:08 -0000

Babyforce has started to notice the differences in body parts, leaving Chris curious on how he should approach the topic with. Obviously he asks Jon for advice.

E15 The Mean Boys

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 19:00:58 -0000

Recently Babyforce encountered some "mean" boys while on the Playground, who pushed her to the ground. Chris hypothesizes what he would've done had he been there and asks Jon if he's ever encountered a similar situation himself. Plus, it's possible that Chris is being swayed by some exclusive XBOX titles...

E14 Travel in the Current Normal

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:00:41 -0000

With the pandemic-related restrictions on non-essential travel starting to lift, Chris & Jon discuss how they plan to approach the opportunity to move around with their kids, how it will differ from trips in the past, and if they see the "current normal" staying as the "new normal." Plus, Chris is looking for a game to play - got any suggestions?

E13 Next Gen Console

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:00:35 -0000

Looking for something light to talk about, Jon & Chris go full fanboy over the upcoming release of the Playstation 5. Yet also wanting to ensure a somewhat "balanced" approach to the next generation of consoles, they also spend a few minutes talking about the XBOX Series X Box. Which is a box, not shaped like an X. Or something like that.

E12 Change is Needed

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:30:00 -0000

With the murder of George Floyd bringing a spotlight to the systemic racism rooted in our society, Chris & Jon share their approaches to the topic.

E11 Discipline

Sat, 16 May 2020 19:00:46 -0000

With Chris' daughter a little over 3, she's decided to test more and more boundaries, much to the chagrin of Chris and his wife. Thankfully he's got Jon to provide sage advice based on his collective experience.

E10 Retro Games

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

With days remaining stressful, Chris and Jon decide to take things light in this episode and chat about what got them into gaming as they stroll through the world of what we now know as retro gaming.

E9 Things We Miss

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0000

With Chris and Jon still locked down with their respective families, the two discuss all the things they've come to miss in a world of physical distancing (and a few of the things they don't).

E8 Isolation

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:00:25 -0000

Two weeks ago, Jon and Chris spoke about their plans where social distancing was to become the norm. This week they provide an update on what they and their families have been up to in an isolated world.

E7 The One With TP

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 22:00:00 -0000

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has now been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. People are reacting by hoarding toilet paper. Social distancing is a thing. Jon and Chris discuss how they are approaching it with their families and what steps they are taking to survive.

E6 Social Sharing

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:00:59 -0000

With social media and social sharing being the thing to do these days, Chris & Jon share their approaches to sharing pictures of their kids on social media. Plus Chris shares a story of how a picture of Babyforce, that he shared thinking it was humourous, became more than just a funny picture he shared online.

E5 Numbers One, Two, and Picard

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 23:00:45 -0000

It's time to talk potty training as Chris shares everything he has learned from Babyforce's use of the potty. Whether it's number one, the requirements to go number two, and the few methods to approach potty training with, Chris shares a few adventures. Plus it makes total sense to talk about the debut of Picard seeing as the topic involves number one.

E4 Wellness

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 20:00:25 -0000

Chris and Jon explore the topic of personal wellness and share some of the challenges, as well as the strides, on their own wellness journey. Plus they share news of a contest to win a pair of tickets to The Wellness Show 2020 here in Vancouver.

E3 Screen Time

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 21:30:58 -0000

With the holiday season a busy one, Jon & Chris get back together for an episode a few days late to talk about their approach to screen time. Is there an appropriate amount? What tactics do they take with their kids to ensure they don't get too much?

E2 The Christmas Creation

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 20:00:03 -0000

To help keep Chris on track, Jon joins for the second episode - and the one before Christmas - to talk all about the holiday season. From pictures with Santa, to stuff & experiences, and over to critical thinking kids wondering if Santa is really real, the guys share all they know.

E1 The Messy Introduction

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 22:00:00 -0000

Chris kicks off the Nerdy Dad Cast with the messiest of introductions! He shares a few details on what he was told fatherhood would be like before the birth of Babyforce, and what he thinks parenthood is. Add in a story on a lesson learned about the scent of a pea and why Hearthstone is hot on his iPad and you have a first episode.

The Nerdy Dad Cast - A Trailer

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 23:48:59 -0000

Hello everyone! My name is Chris Golden, or Lyteforce to those of you online, and I'm what I'd call a nerd. I like video games, I like esports, I like technology... all that good stuff.

I'm also father to a vibrant two & a half year old daughter known as Babyforce.

As someone who considers himself still to be a new Dad, while at the same time a full-fledged nerd, I decided to meld the two worlds together with The Nerdy Dad Cast.

When you tune in to this podcast, you'll get to hear all the lessons I'm learning, the lessons I continue to learn, and the lessons guests share with me as we navigate this world of nerdy parenthood together.

Things like potty training, the world of Santa/Tooth Fairy/Easter Bunny. Or... if and when it's appropriate to introduce Babyforce to the world of Fortnite.

While the Nerdy Dad Cast launches November 2019, make sure to subscribe to avoid missing out on the hijinks I will release every two weeks. And while you're at it, toss a follow to @nerdydadcast on Twitter & Facebook too.

In the meantime, pick up that controller and stay nerdy friends!