Mind Gap

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide whether they’d prefer the ability to read minds or control traffic signals. They dive into the potential drawbacks of mind reading and discuss if they’d succumb to the darker temptations that come with the power. They also ponder if controlling traffic signals would be worthwhile or just kind of a letdown. The conversation then transitions into the realm of time travel, where dorks establish rules and considerations for traveling to different eras, share their dream time travel destinations, and consider the things that could possibly go wrong in the process.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as we

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide which instrument they’d choose to master if they could do so instantly. This leads them to discuss the idea that there may be something they’re naturally good at but just haven’t tried yet. Hmm…interesting thought! The dorks then launch into the MAIN EVENT…The Adulting Olympics. Through the course of five rounds, our elite competitors duke it out to see who is the most at adulting. Who will win? There’s only one way to find out!   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now! Follow us on all of

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide how many grapes they’d eat if they had 1,000 in front of them and each one was worth $100,000…but one was poisoned. Justin then goes on a cathartic mini-rant about how bad the drivers are in Michigan. The dorks then delve into crazy fan movie theories related to the MCU, Harry Potter, and other beloved franchises.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Justin plays clips from different movies and Doug does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin share the weirdest things they’ve done in the name of self-care. Doug then talks about his daughter’s recent milestone of having her first sleepover which leads the dorks to reminisce about their own experiences as kids. The guys then dive into a few dark fan theories related to the Back to the Future franchise.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin debate about which fictional character they’d like to swap lives with for one day. Justin asks Doug’s opinion on another gym experience he recently had with a guy practicing his handstands on the dip bars. Then, using the example of the recent SNL 50th anniversary show, the dorks talk about how weird it would be to get invited to a milestone celebration for a job that let you go and how this only could make sense in the entertainment industry. The guys then discuss how the Brighton Half Marathon started reusing cups for the runners after running out too early in the race and how…well, that’s just gross.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from. Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to lik

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide, if they could talk, which animal would be the sassiest. Once that debate’s been put to rest, the guys talk about the friendliness levels of their respective neighborhoods and if there’s any benefit to using neighborhood-based social media apps. Our dorks move on to talking about Doug’s good fortune having been recently upgraded to Xfinity Platinum status before revisiting some of their thoughts on the world of streaming services.    Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now!   Follow us on all

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin rank the order in which they’d drink a glass of hot dog water, the water after boiling corn on the cob, or the water from the bottom of the bag of carrots. The show has finally reached its zenith. After settling this debate so no one else has to, the dorks take a walk down nostalgia lane and pine for the simpler times of their youth growing up in the 80s and 90s. They talk about how filmmaking took a more cynical shift post 9/11 and discuss the evolution of the extended Batman film franchise.    Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide what chaos they’d unleash if they were supervillains whose only power was mildly inconveniencing people. The dorks then discuss the benefits of traveling abroad as a young person, some antics Doug witnessed during his experience, and the culture shock of returning home. Their attention then shifts to a story of an Indian man who sued a theater over the amount of commercials and trailers that played before a movie. This leads to a brief discussion about the Oscars, awards season, and how it impacts indie filmmaking.    Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkwa

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss the unreasonable amount of time and effort that likely went into crafting the derrières of the Marvel Rivals characters. After coming to an agreement that Venom’s cake takes the cake, the dorks pivot the conversation toward the ever entertaining annual “integrity training” at each of their corporate day jobs. The focus shifts once more to a story of a child who got tired of waiting for his mom in the car so he accidentally drove it through the front of a daycare.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We h

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide whether it's better to be the funniest or the smartest person in the room and discuss how much joy can be derived from making people laugh. Justin then asks Practical Doug about his thoughts on tipping at the counter or when ordering pickup. Doug surprises Justin with a gift from their friend Richie, from the You Haven’t Heard This Music Podcast, based on a challenge they extended to him a few episodes back. After they both regain their composure, the dorks then talk about a story out of Australia where a restaurant owner ordered some “adult” fortune cookies for Valentine’s Day, only to have their order mixed in with other restaurants’ “regular” fortune cookie orders.    Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide what one thing they’d like to have an unlimited supply of for the rest of their lives. The guys shift gears to a wild story about a toilet exploding in a government building in Pittsburgh. The conversation shifts one more time to a very fun story about a massive heist of 100,000 eggs. The dorks try to figure out what you’d do with all those eggs after stealing them.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Justin plays clips from different movies and Doug does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin help find an answer to the age-old question, “Would you rather have hands for feet or feet for hands?” The guys then talk about Hans Zimmer being asked to rework the national anthem of Saudi Arabia, and ponder how often national anthems actually get updated. Our hosts shift gears once more to a story about a woman who was arrested for sending “fart texts” to her boyfriend’s ex.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin debate if they could land a plane in an emergency and what circumstances might put them in that scenario. Doug then takes a moment to humble brag by announcing his retirement from social media. The guys talk about the effects of social media in their lives, if it’s possible to have a creative based career without a social platform, and how necessary it is to do a social detox every so often. Our lovable dorks then discuss the upcoming first official half-marathon between humans and robots…what could go wrong?! The conversation shifts one last time to a brief story about a man whose “special appendage” got frozen to the ground outside of a pub in Alberta, Canada.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and o

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide what thing they’d want to be the best in the world at. Doug makes a practical case for going with something mundane but Justin manages to find something so mundane not even Doug can defend it. The conversation shifts to a new product from Progresso, hard candy that tastes like soup. Mmmmmm. The dorks discuss where they land on the soup-loving scale and what other savory flavors would be interesting in hard candy form. Our hosts then BRIEFly talk about the Official No Trousers Tube Ride that happened earlier this year in London.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Justin plays clips from different movies and Doug does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug W

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin explore their thoughts on personal goals for 2025 and how much they dislike the idea of stereotypical “resolutions.” The dorks then discuss their gym experiences, including the influx of “New Year, New Me” members and the phenomenon of grunting during workouts. The conversation then shifts to a story about a woman who didn’t tell anyone she was “holding” a butt plug during an MRI, which led to a very undesirable outcome. The last topic our heroes discuss is the invention of a new AI robot designed to combat loneliness.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward V

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin try to figure out just how long you can stare through someone’s window without it being creepy. After landing on a satisfying (enough) answer, the conversation shifts to how Doug spent his time off over the holidays. He regails Justin with stories of snow tubing accidents, cooking, and diving deep into his current favorite video game, Marvel Rivals. The guys also briefly talk about how Justin needs to get a damn PC so he can game with the Mind Gap community!   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin tackle the age-old debate: texts or phone calls - which do you prefer? Unsurprisingly, the guys have a myriad of caveats attached to their opinions. The dorks then pivot to a story about a man who got mad at his wife for eating the fruit he was buying, which sparks a conversion about the food sharing situation in each of their own homes. The discussion shifts once more to a new cologne by Miller High Life that’s inspired by the scents of a dive bar. Yum. Our hosts ponder what other unique scents could be turned into high-end fragrances.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss their ideal afterlife experiences, both of which center around endless food. The conversation then shifts to the topic of Christmas cards, where they share their thoughts on the tradition, its relevance in the digital age, and the awkwardness of receiving cards from remote acquaintances. Our dorks also talk about how San Francisco is still using floppy discs to control their train system and how problematic that seems.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now! Follow us on all of our socia

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss whether singing should be allowed in movie theaters, specifically surrounding the new musical Wicked. Doug, who notoriously hates musicals, then shares his daughter’s first experience with a musical when they went to see Wicked. Suffice to say, she is truly his daughter. The dorks then talk about the rising cost of making film and television and the potential for an unsustainable entertainment bubble.   Things are wrapped up with another installment of Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for bringing their 4 month old to a fancy restaurant.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now!

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin open things up by figuring out which Mario Kart characters they are. Our hosts then discuss the trailer for the new Amazon Prime Video series Secret Level and how incredible it looks. The dorks pivot to an article with a widely misleading headline that outlines how DC is reimagining some of its iconic superheroes by launching the Absolute Universe. Batman is now a city engineer and gym rat being hunted by Alfred, Superman arrives on Earth as an adult and has powers that need to be recharged, and Wonder Woman was raised in Hell with the ability to form bonds with Hell beasts. Fun! Our hosts    Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscri