Mind Gap

In this episode, the boys welcome back the lovely and talented Robin Minkens to the show. She is the star of 2 East 8th’s 3rd episode of their Quarantine Files series now on YouTube. The episode kicks off with some catching up with Robin who performs at the Mad Hatter’s Tea and Gin party in Chicago’s South Loop. This rather quickly dips into the topic of Robin’s Quarantine Files episode, extra-terrestrials. As usual, when the topic of aliens comes up it leads to Ridley Scott movies. When Ridley Scott movies come up, Prometheus comes up. When Prometheus comes up, Doug goes on a rant in regards to that film. Once they get Doug calmed back down the topic of Rudy somehow comes up and Doug gets riled right back up. This leads to a big discussion on what has more value, effort or talent? The discussion of natural talent leads to discussing Sacha Baron Cohen and the upcoming Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, in which Cohen spent 5 days in character in a cabin with conspiracy theorists. This brings up the conversation on t

Come join us for this week’s episode with Mind Gap All-Star, Matty Robinson! Matty is also the star of the second episode of 2 East 8th’s Quarantine Files project. The first topic on tap is Bill Burr’s enigmatic first hosting experience on Saturday Night Live. The opening monologue drew plenty of attention and ire and the gang breaks down why the people complaining need to just calm down. After breaking down Burr’s monologue our dorks dive into a Weekend Update segment from the same episode where Kate Mckinnon had a very funny bit turn into a very poignant break of character. This of course turns into a recounting of some of the best breaks in the memories of the guest and hosts on SNL. Things change gears awkwardly after that to Facebook’s decision to finally start taking down Holocaust deniers on their platform. This somehow turns into a discussion of Doug starting an OnlyFans account that you really just have to listen to for yourself. One more expert segue and the topic is the launch of the Justin Bieber

Check out this week’s episode featuring power duo Karla Serrato and Michael Sherman, who star in Episode One of the upcoming The Quarantine Files project from 2 East 8th Productions. Talk starts off with the pandemic and how its nature spawned The Quarantine Files project. The heroes move into a discussion about legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City being up for sale. This transitions seamlessly into Regal Cinema closing down all of their theaters again due to a host of pandemic related reasons. Movie theater discussion leads us to the new trailer for Ryan Reynold’s next movie Free Guy and if anyone is interested in seeing it. Finally, the podcast ends with a vaguely erotic fan fiction-esque throw-down between Paul Rudd and Ryan Reynolds. Want to know what that means? You’ll just have to listen now, won’t you? Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes and stream video game sessions! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, video game live str

In this week’s episode, the guys kick things off talking about artificial intelligence researchers trying to teach an AI to be a Dungeon Master. The show’s resident DM, Doug, weighs in on how cool this would be but also how difficult the concept seems given the highly improvisational nature of a round of Dungeons and Dragons. This leads to a discussion about some researchers who created an “AI Jesus” by feeding a bible to an AI and getting it to come up with “Bible-like verses”. The duo then move on to an article from Screenrant, Doug’s favorite website for news, which brings up a good point about the Rise of Skywalker. The article posits that Kylo should have seen the force ghost of Anakin Skywalker rather than Han Solo. Talk swings once more, this time to Jurassic Park and a new kids show on Netflix called Camp Cretaceous. Doug and Justin take turns poking holes in the premise as Doug lays out part of the story of the first season. Consider yourself spoiler alerted. The throw-down pits Shang-Chi, the subjec

After a string of amazing guests, the dynamic duo thought it’d be fun to nerd out with just the two of them this week. The episode starts off with a bit of a discussion on a recent video posted of supposed ghosts recorded at Gettysburg. This launches into a much larger discussion on the concept of ghosts and whether or not they exist or if the evidence of their existence is compelling. Doug is a tough nut to crack while Justin tries to keep an open mind; eventually they agree most hauntings are probably just a nest of squirrels living in a house, unbeknownst to the owner. This conversation eventually leads into a discussion about Japanese spirits which then opens into a broader talk about many other cultures’ beliefs in ghosts. A quick pivot lands the dorks in the middle of the God Paradox, discussing whether or not an omnipotent being could create a stone so heavy that it could not lift it. This week’s throw-down then pits the preeminent monster hunter himself, Geralt of Rivia, against Blade, the half-vampir

This week the guys welcome in regular stream contributor and resident wildcard, Noah Reno. Noah is a regular in the Mind Gap Podcast stream, on the Saturday night game streams, an all around great guy, and quite the character. The dorks talk about the resurgence of the video game Among Us, a VR attempt of the game Fall Guys, and what Facebook is doing to the Oculus platform now that they own it. The throw-down this week featured a surprise new opener featuring Mr. Tex himself, of Battletech and Space Station 13 fame, saying the titular line which pleased everyone watching on Twitch.  The throw-down itself featured Dr. Who’s Daleks against the tag-team of Magneto and Professor X from Marvel’s X-Men. Be sure to check out Noah Reno on Twitter and if you're looking for some visual design and logo work like what you see on the Mind Gap YouTube account he is also on Fiverr as well. Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes and stream video game sessions! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTu

This week the boys were delighted to welcome back a true gem of the YouTube underground, Mr. Tex of Tex Talks BattleTech and Space Station 13 notoriety. A podcast host himself, Tex helps the guys navigate a treasure trove of topics while adding his trademark humor to each one. The dorks kick things off talking about tabletop games gone bad and what makes a great villain. The conversation shifts to a personal villain in Tex’s life, Games Workshop, and their handling of the Warhammer 40k series. Someone brings up the film “The Patriot” which opens the door for Tex to flex his historian muscles and shed some light on the founding fathers’ hygiene...or lack thereof. From the live chat, Jarryd insists on asking Tex for his opinion on Superman Returns, Jarryd’s favorite movie of all time, which naturally leads to a discussion on how Batman v Superman could have been improved. The night wraps up with a throw-down in honor of StarTrek day featuring Scotty vs Geordi Laforge and let’s just say Tex litigates his side of

In this episode, the boys welcome a fellow creator Jay Schultz who made the card game Skittykitts. They talk about Jay’s game before the conversation turns to the remembrance of actor Chadwick Boseman who tragically passed recently. They discuss the importance of his role as the Black Panther and how the actor made that role and those films so special. The topic eventually shifts to a new series coming out on HBO from director Ridley Scott called Raised by Wolves. The nerds share thoughts about the concept of androids raising children as well as if we’ve already reached the technological singularity. The episode concludes in a throw-down with two similar anti-heroes duking it out when the boys pit The Punisher (Jon Bernthal version) against Billy Butcher from the Boys (season 2 debuts Sept 4th). Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes and stream video game sessions! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, video game live stream highlights, Doug Watches A

In this episode, the guys welcome back to the show the wonderful and talented Mind Gap All-Star, Jamie Jirak! Jamie is a writer for Comicbook.com, perhaps the world’s biggest Agents of Shield fan, and absolutely hilarious. They talk about her turn moderating an Agents of Shield cast Q&A and rubbing elbows with Agent Coulson himself. The dorks then discuss the shocking story of a woman in Detroit who was declared dead by paramedics and then found to be alive at the funeral home. The main topic of the night has our 3 friends dissecting what went down at the DC FanDome which gives Doug the chance to double down on his overwhelming cynicism about the Snyder Cut. In the final topic of the night, the heroes ponder the live-action Powerpuff Girls series that was announced and is being led by Diablo Cody. Things end with another epic throw-down pitting one Agent Coulson vs. Nick Fury. Jamie clearly has a favorite in this fight and she lays down the hard knowledge to back up her choice. Follow us on Twitch to hang

This week, the boys celebrate 5 years in the podcast game by welcoming Aussie superfan and constant Twitch companion, Jarryd Urbas, better known as Jurbas. The guys chat about Jarryd’s sketchy past as a dealer at Crown Casino in Perth before quizzing their mate from down under on all things Australia. Naturally, the conversation turns to Shark Week because...Australia. Our heroes also talk about the ongoing battle between Epic Games and Apple inc and Kanye West’s idea for a Christian based TikTok he calls “Jesus Tok”. The episode ends up with an epic throw-down of two very lame avian superheroes suggested by SirLoin84 which pits Black Condor against Raymond “Birdman” Randall otherwise known as Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law.  It’s a legendary battle between two heroes who demonstrate some very meh abilities such as being able to fly and being healed by desk lamps. Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes and stream video game sessions! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel f

This week, Justin and Doug welcome back the very talented, very funny Twitch streamer extraordinaire and Mind Gap All-Star, Carly Heiser, better known as see_twoo on Twitch. She and the boys talk about her stream and how she chooses games to play. The conversation eventually leads, as it always does, to Smash Mouth and their recent concert at the Sturgis Biker Rally in South Dakota which drew criticism and confusion from our heroes as they pondered what bikers and Smash Mouth have in common. Things are capped with a throw-down featuring Smash Mouth vs the 90s thrash metal wonders, Trapt Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes and stream video game sessions! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, video game live stream highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, and Justin Plays Video games. Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!  https://streamerlinks.com/mindgappodcast

This week on Mind Gap Podcast, the boys dive into a story from Japan about a robot created to feel pain in order to teach it empathy and ponder if teaching a robot to feel pain is the best way to go about teaching anything empathy. They move into the story of a man who lost his penis to a blood infection and has a new one currently being incubated on his forearm. Finally, the dorks talk about Microsoft’s intent to buy Tik-Tok and the startling revelations brought up by one software engineer about how much of a data mining monster the app really is. Let’s just say, it makes Facebook look like an honest company. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down pitting the Master of Dungeons, Chef Mike Haracz, against the Master of Dinners Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri. Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes and stream video game sessions! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, video game live stream highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, and Justin Plays Video

Shocked it hasn’t happened earlier, Doug and Justin talk about the story of the creation of KFC branded and scented Crocs, which are now sold out! If fried chicken-scented footwear isn’t your thing they dive into the new deal between AMC and Universal which ends this months-old feud between titans. They argue the merits of AMC getting a cut of direct video money out of the deal and Justin rants about the disingenuous pro-streaming comments made by AMC in regards to the deal. They follow that up with a discussion about the toxic workplace developments coming out of The Ellen Degeneres Show. This leads Doug on a walk down memory lane as he relates his own toxic workplace experience working for a seedy hotel. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down between two true titans: The live-action Will Smith genie from Disney’s Aladdin versus Shaquille O’neal’s boombox dwelling genie Kazaam. The results of this titanic battle may shock you. Be sure to follow MindGap on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts/shop for f

This week, the boys talk about Christopher Nolan’s Tenet getting delayed indefinitely and the ways we could watch it but probably won’t be able to. They dive into John Oliver’s attempts to smack down conspiracy theories with the help of Paul Rudd and Alex Trebek. Alex Trebek’s 80th birthday this week prompts Justin to serenade the “man with all the answers”. The topic of deep fakes comes up with MIT’s “Moon Disaster” project. Doug and Justin then explore just how easy it is to make it sound like Doug thinks boat ownership is a good idea with the help of technology. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Captain America facing off against Powerman himself, Luke Cage. Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes and stream video game sessions! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, video game live stream highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, and Justin Plays Video games. Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow us on all of our social medias and oth

On this week’s episode, Justin and Doug investigate why everything is cake before discussing the uncanny valley in video games. The dorks then reminisce on the very first X-Men movie as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.  Thanks to sir_loin 84, we had a fan submitted throw-down featuring The Beast from Krull vs. The Lord of Darkness from Legend.  Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes and stream video game sessions! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, video game live stream highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, and Justin Plays Video games. Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!  https://streamerlinks.com/mindgappodcast

On this week’s episode, Justin describes his interaction with a man who offered unsolicited advice on how to train his dog, Doug asks Justin what orifices he’d be willing to dive into to help his wife, and Justin finally weighs in on The Mandalorian. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring a tickle fight between Doug and Justin. Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes and stream video game sessions! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, video game live stream highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, and Justin Plays Video games. Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!  https://streamerlinks.com/mindgappodcast

On this week’s episode, Doug and Justin are visited by the very funny and amazing Seth Trammell, better known as Slatibartfast. The dorks discuss Amazon Prime’s watch party feature and whether it’s a suitable substitute for the movie theater experience before debating whether or not subtitles improve or detract from the movie viewing experience. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Seth vs. Drew. Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes and stream video game sessions! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, video game live stream highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, and Justin Plays Video games. Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!  https://streamerlinks.com/mindgappodcast

On this week’s episode, Doug and Justin dive into the news about Michael Keaton reprising his role as Batman, movie budgets and what should be considered a financially successful movie, and how passionate fans create better special effects than movie studios. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring George Clooney’s Batman vs. Val Kilmer’s Batman. Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, video game live stream highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, and Justin Plays Video games. Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!  https://streamerlinks.com/mindgappodcast

On this week’s episode, DC super fan Rob Ballmaier returns to discuss the upcoming Zack Snyder cut of Justice League that will be hitting HBO Max in 2021. The dorks also run through the enormous slate of DC movies that are in production as we speak. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Sylvester Stallone vs. Jean Claude Van Damme. Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, video game live stream highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, and Justin Plays Video games. Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!  https://streamerlinks.com/mindgappodcast

On this week’s episode, Justin shares his thoughts on his recent D&D board game experience before sharing a list of movie sequels with Doug that have come out 10+ years after the original. The dorks discuss how these stories were affected by the delayed release. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Bill and Ted vs. Lloyd and Harry. Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes! We have MERCH now! Check out our YouTube channel for podcast episodes, video game live stream highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, and Justin Plays Video games. Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!  https://streamerlinks.com/mindgappodcast