Mind Gap

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin share their immediate icks - things that immediately irritate or gross them out. Before diving into the usual silliness, the guys take a minute to check in with each other a week after the US presidential election and talk about the importance of being involved at a local level. To liven things up, the dorks discuss a massive marketing misstep when Mattel accidentally printed the URL for a porn site on the back of the doll boxes for the new Wicked movie. That’s followed by a brief discussion about a pseudo-related story in which North Korean troops deployed to Russia have, unsurprisingly, become addicted to online pornography.   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

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss which films they’d like to see again for the very first time before talking about how this year’s Halloween was and reminiscing about Halloweens of their past. The dorks then shift to an article about a small Japanese village where the elderly residents have started making life-sized dolls and placing them around town so they don’t feel so lonely. Our hosts pivot once more to a story about an AI that got bored during its coding demonstration and started to browse Google for pictures of Yellowstone National Park.     Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, but this time Justin puts Doug in the hotseat - 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

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin share the most disappointing sporting events they’ve ever attended and discuss the unreasonable pressure parents put on kids when it comes to competitive sports. The conversation shifts to the rebranding of the Goldfish crackers to Chilean Sea Bass crackers. Our dorks then unsuccessfully try their hands at rebranding other well known items.   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, but this time Justin puts Doug in the hot seat - 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 finally get to the bottom of the age-old debate of what defines a meal. Spoiler alert, if a charcuterie board is big enough, it’s a meal. Justin then shares some gym fashion updates before the dorks dive into a story about a man who was caught sniffing his neighbors shoes. Doug poses a few would you rather questions to Justin regarding what types of neighborly behaviors he’d prefer. The hosts then pivot to another headline about a woman who had to face 100 raccoons outside her house, leading the guys to ponder how they’d handle standing up to 100 raccoons. Lastly, Doug walks Justin into his nightmare by bringing up a tarantula mating festival in Colorado and suggesting the two go on location at this fest for their 500th episode next year.   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 cha

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin answer the question “if you could switch bodies with someone, who would you pick?” After things get weird, the conversation shifts to the story of the elusive 'Piss Bandit' in Pasadena, California, a mysterious figure who leaves bottles of urine in public spaces. The dorks use this story to figure out what kind of bizarre vigilante persona they could adopt. Our hosts then pivot to a story about a guy who used AI to create thousands of songs, farm millions of listens, and scam tens of millions of dollars in royalties from Spotify.   Things are wrapped up with a new game called 3 in 6, where Doug has 6 seconds to list 3 things belonging to categories Justin has curated.   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 gam

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss an article that questions whether the things we read, watch, and love truly count if we can't remember them. The dorks shift things to focus on an unfortunate social media trend called ‘Looksmaxxing’. They talk about the negative influence social media can have and the importance of self-acceptance. Our hosts also talk about a company who stopped supporting an exoskeleton they created for paralyzed man and the need for a more empathetic approach in corporate practices.   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!

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin explore the idea of how many episodes you need to give a new show before giving up on it and how much your mood can affect your enjoyment of a show. The conversation shifts to Doug's recent trip to San Francisco, where he shares his experiences and impressions of the city. The dorks then take another turn into the world of hobby horsing, a unique sport that combines elements of gymnastics and equestrianism, and ponder its potential inclusion in the Olympics.   Things are wrapped up with another round of 3 in 6, where Doug has 6 seconds to list 3 things belonging to categories Justin has curated.   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

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Justin is joined by Mind Gap all-star Sam Koch, while Doug prices out boats for his next big investment. Sam and Justin share some of their funniest and most memorable stories from work that include a very drunken employee, an incident involving unwelcome spittle, and fabricated stories they’ve convinced new hires to recount to clients as true. Sam then talks about the epic lineup of concerts he’s seen this year and they both discuss some of the best shows they’ve ever seen. The conversation takes one more turn, as Justin asks Sam to regale everyone with the insane tale of the comic-con “Hot Dog Bandit.’   Things are wrapped up with another round of 3 in 6, where Sam has 6 seconds to list 3 things belonging to categories Justin has curated.   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 highl

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin answer which Hogwarts house they would belong to. Doug gives Justin an answer that kicks off a world building exercise that no one asked for. Once the dorks recover, they talk about how Australian super-fan, Jarryd, spent a week with Doug while on a tour of the Midwest. The guys reflect on the friendships formed through podcasting and how much they appreciate the Mind Gap community. Our hosts then shift the discussion toward London, where the first ‘teacherless’ AI classroom is set to open this fall. They share opinions on how this may play out and then finish with a story involving self-driving cars causing chaos for residents of a San Francisco neighborhood.   Things are wrapped up with a new game called 3 in 6, where Doug has 6 seconds to list 3 things belonging to categories Justin has curated.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pm

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss whether they would take a guaranteed $1Million or flip a coin for the chance to win $1Billion, exploring the psychology behind risk-taking and the value of money. The dorks shift the conversation to personal hygiene habits and how they’ve changed based on different living arrangements throughout their lives. The meat of the episode circles around social media misinformation and scams, specifically the latest one making its rounds on TikTok where people were essentially committing check fraud and claiming they’d found a glitch in Chase Bank’s system.    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 ep

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss what they’d do if they won the lottery and Practical Doug shows up in force. The dorks then share their experiences with door-to-door solicitors and brainstorm ways to counteract the sales pitches. The conversation moves on to Chick-fil-A’s decision to start its own streaming service and the uphill battle they’ll likely face.   Things are wrapped up with the guys playing another round of Movie Plots in Five Words or Less.   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 which YouTube channel they’d subscribe to if they were only allowed to subscribe to one for the rest of their lives. The dorks shift the conversation to the grossness that are corporate buzzwords and Doug quizzes Justin on a few newer ones. Our guys then pivot to a story about a woman who was arrested at an Indiana Applebee’s for disorderly conduct which leads to them sharing some of their own horrendous experiences working in customer service jobs.   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 discuss their favorite moments of the 2024 Summer Olympics and the increase in the number of streaming options to watch the games. The conversation then shifts to the new viral challenge of “raw dogging” a flight, which involves putting down all forms of entertainment and sitting in silence while staring at the back of the seat in front of you for the entire trip. Our dorks then bring up the news of an AI powered robot dentist performing the world’s first fully automated dental procedure and share whether they’d volunteer to be some of the first patients.   Things are wrapped up with the guys playing another round of Movie Plots in Five Words or Less.   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!   W

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss what their dogs might say if they could talk. The dorks then discuss when lying is acceptable; for example, to protect someone’s emotional well-being. Our guys then turn their attention to the Olympics and specifically the triathlon happening in the river Seine, aka Poop River. They also discuss the pole vaulter who was disqualified after knocking the bar off with his…pole.  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 discuss whether soup is something you eat or drink before segueing into the news of Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play Doctor Doom. The dorks weigh in on how they think the Russo brothers are going to pull this off, if it’s a good casting decision, and who else could have been cast in the role. The conversation then shifts to a decision from the Ohio Supreme Court which states that boneless chicken wings aren’t required to truly be boneless.   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!  

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss which non-traditional phone apps they can’t live without and the social anxiety that comes along with paying in cash. The conversation shifts to the revelation that Hello Kitty is not a cat but, in fact, a little girl. The dorks move on to talk about a robot with a face made of living skin and why this creeps them 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 our social medias and other platforms!

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin are joined by Austen Reno and Andy Morris of the band Potionseller! The guys kick things off by sharing the best excuses they’ve heard or used for being late. They then discuss Potionseller’s new EP titled When They Get Old (go listen to it now!), their experience recording it, and how supportive the Michigan music community is. The conversation shifts to a news article about an Ohio attorney who had his law license reinstated after being disciplined for pooping in a Pringles can and tossing it into a parking lot. Our heroes share their thoughts on the incident and then reminisce about pranks they’ve been a part of that have gone too far.   Things are wrapped up with another round of everyone’s favorite new game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Justin, Austen, and Andy do their 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 vid

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug is joined by the wonderful Noah Reno to talk about which fictional universe they would want to live in, the viral sensation of Hailey Welch, the “Hawk Tuah” girl, and the wild controversy surrounding a video of a man pouring margaritas into a woman’s butt at a Mexican restaurant.   Things are wrapped up with yet another round of everyone’s favorite new game, where Doug plays clips from different movies and Noah 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 discuss their irrational fears and how these fears may have been formed during their childhoods. Doug rails on the overuse of the word “dozen” before the dorks throw their full-throated support behind the Oxford comma. Our heroes then shift their attention to the new Five Hour Energy Inspired Energizing BBQ Sauce and why anyone would need this in their lives. Finally, the guys find their way to a story about a video game studio that came under fire for mandating naked sauna sessions for their employees and how there’s no good reason to ever be naked in front of your co-workers.   Things are wrapped up with yet another round of everyone’s favorite new 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 th

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss which movies they wish they could watch again for the first time and how, if it weren’t for nostalgia, the adult versions of us may not have approved of our favorite childhood films. The conversation shifts to the slippery slope of becoming social media famous and how Doug believes social media is the real-life version of the One Ring. The dorks end by talking about a man who was killed by a moose while trying to take photos of her newborn calves in Alaska and ponder other embarrassing ways to die.   Things are wrapped up with another round of our nerds’ favorite new 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