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Podcasts – Dads Game Review

Paul Squillace and Gosh Josh·Hosted by Paul Squillace and Gosh Josh·134 episodes

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Why listen

Podcasts - Dads Game Review is for players who like game talk that feels like friends comparing notes after the credits roll. Paul Squillace and Gosh Josh cover a mix of new releases, horror games, indies, classics, and backlog picks with loose banter, dad-joke energy, and practical impressions rather than formal criticism. It is a good fit if you want casual video game discussion from adults who are enthusiastic, funny, and not trying to sound like a press conference.

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Episodes

May 23, 2026Episode 168
Dads Game Review: MixTape

What’s up, Kids! Josh and Paul dive into Mixtape, Annapurna’s nostalgic coming-of-age adventure packed with awkward teen moments, killer music vibes, and emotional damage disguised as memories. Almost if a clearance rack and Urban Outfitters was turned into a video game. Does it hit the right notes or just rewind the same old tape? Tune […] Source

1 hr 10 min
May 6, 2026Episode 167
Dads Game Review: Mouse P.I. for Hire

Hey, Kids! While Paul is moving into his new place, Josh is joined by guest host John to crack the case of the century: Mouse P.I. for hire. Is he a hard-boiled detective… or just a squeaky informant with a cheese addiction? The guys dive deep into tiny trench coats, questionable alibis, and what happens […] Source

42 min
Apr 12, 2026Episode 166
Dads Game Review: Metro

What’s up, Kids! Paul and Josh play the Metro series…So grab your gas mask, check your filters, and remember: in the Metro, it’s not about saving the world, it’s about not accidentally dooming it because you were low on ammo and high on bad decisions. Source

47 min
Mar 28, 2026Episode 165
Dads Game Review: Resident Evil: Requiem

Hey, Kids! On this episode, Pau and Josh dive headfirst into RE9—where the horror is sharper, the stakes are higher, and nothing stays buried for long. Bring a flashlight… and maybe a change of pants. Source

Mar 8, 2026Episode 167
Dads Game Review: Bendy, Rusty Lake, and Shady Part of Me

What’s up, Kids! Ink demons, surreal puzzles, and living shadows—this episode dives into three unforgettable indie experiences. We explore the twisted animation horror of Bendy and the Ink Machine, the bizarre mysteries of the Rusty Lake universe, and the emotional puzzle journey of Shady Part of Me. Source

44 min
Feb 22, 2026Episode 163
Dads Game Review: Reanimal

Hey, Kids! We dove headfirst into the beautifully disturbing world of Reanimal the nightmare fuel from the delightfully twisted minds behind Little Nightmares (yes, the people who clearly had “traumatize gently” on their vision board). Source

Feb 7, 2026Episode 162
Dads Game Review: Lego Horizon Adventures

Welcome Back, Kids! What happens when Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West meet LEGO bricks? Join Paul and Josh as we unpack LEGO Horizon Adventures, from its humor and style to how it feels compared to the main series. Spoiler: it’s way more delightful than it has any right to be. Source

51 min
Jan 11, 2026Episode 161
Dads Game Review: A Game About Digging a Hole

What’s up, Kids! This week, Josh and I played a game about digging a hole. No story, no combat—just two grown men discovering how deep boredom and self-reflection can really go. Source

Dec 27, 2025Episode 163
Dads Game Review: Assassins Creed: Mirage

Hey, Kids! Day after Christmas and we’re talking Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, the game that says, “Remember stealth? Remember subtlety? Remember when your skill tree didn’t look like a CVS receipt?” Grab your hidden blade, lower your expectations of parkour physics, and let’s disappear into the Mirage. Source

Dec 13, 2025Episode 159
Dads Game Review: I Have No Mouth but I Must Scream

What’s up, Kids! While Josh takes a break this week, John joins in the fun to talk about the 90’s classic point and click phycological horror adventure I Have No Mouth but I Must Scream.  A game where an evil AI tortures humanity and fun is strictly forbidden. It’s dark, disturbing, and somehow we still […] Source

53 min
Nov 29, 2025Episode 158
Dads Game Review: Mouthwash & Dispatch

Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh partake in a Friendsgiving episode where Josh and Paul exchange games to play this week. Josh plays Dispatch and realizes some of the decisions he made would get him written up in real life, while Paul plays Mouthwash, a fever dream on steroids with a touch of nightmares you didn’t […] Source

Nov 15, 2025Episode 157
Dads Game Review: The Alters

What’s up, Kids! Paul and Josh ask the age old question, “Would splitting yourself into multiple versions might still not be enough to beat a tutorial.” Today, we’re diving into The Alters, the game that asks the important question: ‘What if you could clone yourself… and every clone still procrastinates?’ Join us as we explore […] Source

46 min
Nov 3, 2025Episode 156
Dads Game Review: Silent Hill f

Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh wander into Silent Hill F, where the only thing scarier than the monsters is their sense of direction. Expect panicked yelling, bad decisions, and deep discussions about what is so scary about cherry blossoms on Dad’s Game Review! Find it wherever pods are cast! and at www.dadsgamereview.coma Source

1 hr 3 min
Oct 19, 2025Episode 158
Dads Game Review: Hosts Reunite - Little Nightmares III

What’s up, Kids! Two previous hosts join Josh and Paul playing one creepy game.  Paul’s hiding, Chris is screaming, and John’s still confused why everything’s so tiny. We’re diving into Little Nightmares 3 this week on Dad’s Game Review!Find it wherever pods are cast! and at www.dadsgamereview.coma Source

Oct 11, 2025Episode 154
Dads Game Review: Skate!

Hey, Kids! This week on Dad’s Game Review, things go a little… off the rails. Paul gets way too high to actually talk about Skate!, leaving Josh to awkwardly fill the silence by bouncing between random games like a kid with a broken attention span. It’s part gaming discussion, part chaos, and entirely on brand […] Source

52 min
Sep 28, 2025Episode 153
Dads Game Review: Psychonauts 2

Whats Up, Kids! Josh couldn’t get enough of Psychonauts 2 and its quirky charm, wild creativity, and amazing mind bending concept… Paul didn’t finish it of course and was left feeling more puzzled than impressed. As always, two perspectives, one game, and plenty of debate. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com. Source

Sep 13, 2025Episode 152
Dads Game Review: AfterDream

Hey, Kids! The OG from podcast past John, talks with Josh, and Paul this week and step into the dreamlike world of AfterDream, a psychological horror game that blurs the line between reality and nightmare. Together, they unpack its unsettling atmosphere, inventive design choices, and the haunting creativity that makes it unforgettable. Find us where […] Source

Aug 30, 2025Episode 151
Dads Game Review: The Last of Us PT.2 Chronological

What’s Up, Kids! Josh and Paul finally finished the 25 hour game The Last of Us; played in chronological mode. We go over, zombies fighting themselves, the lore behend why Paul started it and the emotions that felt blunted in this mode. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com. Source

Aug 16, 2025Episode 150
Dads Game Review: Far: Changing Tides

Hey, Kids! While Josh and Paul work on The Last of Us (chronological), We take some time to work on two quick games that is about as exciting as a toothpick…. according to Paul. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com. Source

Aug 2, 2025Episode 149
Dads Game Review: Trek to Yomi

What’s up, Kids! Paul and Josh FINALLY agree on a game they both like and find fantastic. Although Paul did find something to pick on a little. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com. Source

31 min
Jul 19, 2025Episode 148
Dads Game Review: StillWakes the Deep

Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh are back with a new epp talking about the Scottish speaking Still Wakes the Deep and life on a rig. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com. Source

Jun 23, 2025Episode 147
Dads Game Review: Firmament

Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh are dropped into another world with Cyan’s new adventure called Firmament. Josh explains how this game is just “not his thing”. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com. Source

Jun 13, 2025Episode 146
Dads Game Review: Figment

What’s up, Kids! Paul and Josh discover parts of the brain and how they function in the cute game called Figment. Josh has some points too about how figment 2 went when he played it. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com. Source

May 24, 2025Episode 145
Dads Game Review: FMV Games

Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh go back in time to the 90’s when CD games were a “new concept” and Full Motion Video or FMV was all the rage. You mean you get to PLAY the movie? That’s crazy!. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com. Source

May 15, 2025Episode 144
Dads Game Review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

What’s up, Kids! Paul and Josh crack our whips to talk about our childhood memories of Indiana Jones and playing of the game that always created a dissonant for Nazis. Find us where all pods are cast and on dadsgamereview.com. Source

47 min
Apr 19, 2025Episode 143
Dads Game Review: Blue Prince

Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh gain an inheritances, draft rooms and pull their hair out in this insanely fun adventure, Blue Prince. Find us where all pods are cast and at dadsgamereview.com Source

Mar 29, 2025Episode 142
Dads Game Review: Centum

Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh get to talk about the game Centum and what it must be like to have one 5 hour long fever dream… in game form. Find us where all pods are cast and at dadsgamereview.com Source

Mar 9, 2025Episode 140
Dads Game Review: High on Life

Hey Kids! Paul and Josh get a chance to play the HILARIOUS High on Life and what kind of humor defines a gamer? Find us where all pods are cast and at dadsgamereview.com Source

Mar 2, 2025Episode 139
Dads Game Review: Neva

What’s up, Kids! Josh and Paul talk about dog death with the sequel Neva. From the makers of the critically acclaimed GRIS comes another game that should hold up to the original…. right? Find us where all pods are cast and at dadsgamereview.com Source

Feb 9, 2025Episode 138
Dads Game Review: God of War Ragnarok

Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh tackle the 2022 classic, God of War: Ragnarok and discuss what a “real” god of war should look and sound like as well as various other “gods” that we have imprinted in our brains over the years of ready Greek Mythology.     Source

49 min
Jan 25, 2025Episode 133
Dads Game Review: The Last Days of Lazarus

What’s up, Kids! Josh and Paul argue over how characters in video games have absolutely NO morals in this weeks game, The Last Days of Lazarus! oh and guess what kids!? We were featured on feedspot as being the most 25 podcasts listened to in the U.K.!!! Check them out here, https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_video_game_podcasts/?feedid=5320488&_src=f1_featured_email and here, https://podcast.feedspot.com/review_podcasts/ […] Source

Jan 11, 2025Episode 136
Dads Game Review: Under the Waves

Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh discuss what it’s like to live under water and as always, Paul complains about people sleeping in wet clothes. Find us where finer podcasts are found and right here on dadsgamereview.com   Source

Dec 28, 2024Episode 135
Dads Game Review: Nine Sols

Whats up, Kids! Paul and Josh are back in action with the “Souls Like” game Nine Sols. Josh teaches Paul what it means to be a real souls fan outside of just “Getting Good”. Find us where finer podcasts are found and right here on dadsgamereview.com   Source

51 min
Nov 2, 2024Episode 134
Dads Game Review: Silent Hill 2

Hey, Kids! Paul and Josh are still getting the be-jesus scared out of them with this weeks episode on Silent Hill 2 Remake. Find us where finer podcasts are found and right here on dadsgamereview.com   Source

36 min
Oct 12, 2024Episode 133
Dads Game Review: The Evil Within 2

Whats up, Kids! Josh and Paul continue our October scary games with The Evil Within 2 and it’s 1,000 bosses in the game. Find us where finer podcasts are found and right here on dadsgamereview.com   Source

Sep 29, 2024Episode 132
Dads Game Review: The Plucky Squire

Hey Kids! This week we talk The Plucky Squire and how it is an introduction to RPG. Listen in where finer podcasts are found   Source

Sep 14, 2024Episode 131
Dads Game Review: ZAU Tales of Kenzera

What’s Up Kids! Were back with the game ZAU Tales of Kenzera. Paul sits down with new host Josh and guess what? You can now see us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiJaH0Gy3Xg   Source

Aug 23, 2024Episode 130
Dads Game Review: Horizon Zero Dawn

Hey, Kids!? Paul and John talk Horizon Zero Dawn and all the interesting characters along the way. John also shares some updates on the future as co-host at DGR. Find us here and where finer podcasts are found. Source

Aug 17, 2024Episode 129
Dads Game Review: Dragon Dogma 2

What’s up, Kids!? John and Paul are back to talk about Dragon Dogma 2 and how confusing it can be to play a fantasy game with made up lands and names of beasts. Listen today right here or where all pods are cast Source

Aug 10, 2024Episode 128
Dads Game Review: The Beast Inside

How’s it goin, Kids!? This week, Paul sits down with Josh of Gosh Josh games to jump start our hearts with the shock horror game The Beast Inside. We cover how it holds up to other shock/survival horror games out there today and how we should have saved it for Halloween.   Source

Aug 1, 2024Episode 127
Dads Game Review: Kentucky Route Zero

Hey, Kids!? John sits down with Josh of Gosh Josh Games to talk about Kentucky Route Zero and how this is the most important game you should be playing next. Listen in today.   Source

Jul 22, 2024Episode 126
Dads Game Review: After Us

What’s up, Kids!? Our discussion this week is @Piccolo_Studio After Us with as always John Everson and guest host, Josh of Gosh Josh games. Find us where finer podcasts are found.   Source

Jul 12, 2024Episode 125
Dads Game Review: Zenless Zone Zero

How’s it going, Kids!? This week, John picks a real winner (sarcasm) in Zenless Zone Zero. Paul try’s to explain the fustrations of the game after a whole 10 min of gameplay while John try’s to explain himself. Source

Jul 5, 2024Episode 124
Dads Game Review: A Fragile Mind

What’s up, Kids!? Are point and clicks done and lost thier appeal in todays gaming world? Paul thinks so but John does not. Listen in today to find the real answer…. Source

Jun 29, 2024Episode 123
Dads Game Review: Arcade Paradise

Hey, Kids!? John sits down with Josh of GoshJosh Games to discuss Arcade Paradise while Paul played hooky on this episode. Source

Jun 21, 2024Episode 122
Dads Game Review: Raji: An Ancient Epic

How’s it going, Kids!? Paul and John go over the indie game Raji: An Ancient Epic and go deep on what bothers John so much about the “John Wick” fighting games. Listen in this week or where ever pods are cast. Source

Jun 14, 2024Episode 121
Dads Game Review: Animal Well

What’s Up, Kids!? John and Paul hit the well…. the Animal Well that is. Join us as we discuss this weeks game and how it reminds us of our days playing the Commodore 64. Source

Jun 7, 2024Episode 120
Dads Game Review: OGU and the Secret Forest

How’s it going, Kids!? Paul and John get to go to a secret forest with puzzles and furry friends. Listen in on how NOT to make a RPG. Source

Jun 1, 2024Episode 119
Dads Game Review: Resident Evil Remastered

What’s up, Kids!? John and Paul go over the classic remaster or Resident Evil 4. Listen in on the effectivness of the trendy bolt gun, ask pymon and more. Where finer podcasts are found….. Source

May 25, 2024Episode 118
Dads Game Review: Gosh Josh and News

How’s it going, Kids!? Paul sits down the Josh of Gosh Josh to catch up on what he is playing lately and what he feels about what’s happening to the video game industry as a whole. Listen in where all pods are cast and right here on dadsgamereview.com Source