Mind Gap

Doug and Justin return in the new year full of energy and excitement! The dorks catch up on their holiday breaks and Doug provides an update on his ongoing fitness journey. The nerds then chat about their thoughts on The Matrix Resurrections and Justin provides a compelling argument for why Doug should like musicals. The heroes then dive into how movie trailers have become less spoilery over the years before diving into another “Ask Practical Doug” segment. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Winnie the Pooh vs. Paddington Bear. 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, Doug and Justin welcome Brian Butcher and Daniel Matson from the rock band, The Home Team! The dorks talk about what it takes to write and record an album, how to work with each other creatively, and whether playing the same songs every night on tour would drive them crazy. They also chat about what their favorite songs are on their albums and how that differs from the fans, how amazing their Patreon community is, and the business side of their creative endeavors. A fan submits another question for the “Ask Practical Doug” segment about overpopulation and things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring The Blues Brothers vs. Tenacious D. Tune in to find out who wins! 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

This week, Doug and Justin welcome back Twitch streamer extraordinaire, Carly AKA C2 AKA See_twoo! The dorks talk about the new chapter in Fortnite, why it’s confusing to them, why capture the flag is the worst game mode of all time, and whether using overpowered weapons in games is honorable. The heroes then give their thoughts on the Fantastic Beasts 3 movie trailer before a fan submits another question for the Ask Practical Doug segment. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Carmen Cortez from Spy Kids vs Carmen Sandiego. Tune in to find out who wins! 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, Doug and Justin give an update about their future streaming and podcasting plans and give some shoutouts to the fans who have given their support. Next, the dorks talk about Charlie Cox returning as Daredevil in the MCU before transitioning into what movies to watch with your kids, book censorship in schools, and kids finding a way to watch adult content. Doug gives his rageful thoughts on the reply all feature on emails and how BCCing someone is the stuff of espionage. Fans submit more “Ask Practical Doug” questions, and Practical Doug gives the answers. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Doomfist from Overwatch vs. Vi from League Of Legends/Arcane. Tune in to find out who wins! 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

This week, Doug and Justin are joined by return guest and excellent human, Steve Leichman, from the Reviewniverse podcast and Streamviewniverse YouTube channel. Doug announces a new milestone in the podcast’s progression on YouTube and the nerds dive into the current streaming topic of which company is better: YouTube or Twitch? The dorks break down their thoughts on which platform has the most going for it, what experts like Harris Heller are saying, and whether they’d want their kids growing up to be streamers. A fan submits another Ask Practical Doug question that leaves Steve wanting MORE questions answered!   Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring the monster from the movie The Thing vs. the Babadook. Tune in to find out who wins!   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.

This week, Doug and Justin chat about the super inaccurate history of Thanksgiving, their plans for the holiday, and whether any uncomfortable conversations will be had. The dorks also talk about Ridley Scott’s thoughts on why his latest film, The Last Duel, did poorly at the box office. There’s another “Ask Practical Doug” question from a fan regarding chickens and an orangutan with a sword. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender vs. Captain Planet. Tune in to find out who wins! 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, Doug and Justin have special guest All Mighty Crit on the show! Crit, a 22 year veteran of Dungeons & Dragons, offers some wonderful advice to Justin as he nears his very first D&D game. He even gives Doug some tips and tricks to make sure he can be the best DM he can be. The dorks talk about the Spider-Man: No Way Home hype and whether or not fans are setting their expectations to impossible heights. A fan submits a question for another “Ask Practical Doug” segment about whether a straw has one or two holes. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring an Elder Thing from Lovecrat vs. a Beholder Dungeons & Dragons. Tune in to find out who wins! 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 p

This week, Doug and Justin recap their Halloween adventures before diving into the article from the San Francisco Chronicle about a man who used an advanced AI chatbot to deal with the death of his fiancée. The dorks discuss whether or not they would want to have a chatbot experience with someone they’ve lost and what their digital legacy will be after they’re gone.  Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring V from V for Vendetta vs. Adrian Veidt from Watchmen. Tune in to find out who wins! 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, Doug rants to Justin about people at the gym and our obsession with capturing moments in time on our phones. The dorks then discuss PETA’s call to rename “bullpen” to “arm barn,” their thoughts on the new Dune movie, and another “Ask Practical Doug” question is answered. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Disney’s Hercules vs. Maui from Moana. Tune in to find out who wins! 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/mindgappodcas

This week, Justin and Doug check in on each other’s Halloween plans before diving into Corridor Digital’s video where they asked a sword expert to make a realistic lightsaber fight. This leads the nerds to discuss how Jackie Chan is the king of making the best action comedy movies around. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Stuart Little vs. Fievel Mousekewicz. Tune in to find out who wins! 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

Justin is back! He tells Doug all about his adventures in Michigan and how being a hermit for four days affected his creativity. Doug floats the time travel dilemma question from last week to Justin since he just NEEDED to get his take on it. The boys then dive into the world of Critical Role as campaign 3 launches on Oct. 21. The dorks discuss the success of the show and how it has inspired them to be creative as well. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Smokey the Bear vs. McGruff the Crime Dog. Tune in to find out who wins! 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, Doug is joined by Twitch streamer and friend Wulfslore to chat about the trailer for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, what scares them the most in horror movies, and the short horror film that was written by an AI bot. The dorks then dig into a question posted in the Mind Gap Discord: would you rather restart your life at the age of 10 with all the knowledge you have now or jump to 45 years old with $50 million in the bank? Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Leon Kennedy from the Resident Evil franchise vs. Ash Williams from the Evil Dead franchise. Tune in to find out who wins! 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, Doug tells Justin all about the recent mini Mind Gap real life meet up before sharing some amazing conversations he recently had with his daughter. The dorks then dive into the recent controversy surrounding Facebook and Instagram allegedly knowing that their algorithms were causing mental issues to users, particularly young girls. The heroes give their thoughts on the current iteration of social media and how it’s affecting our lives. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Shrek vs. Sully from Monsters Inc. Tune in to find out who wins! 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, Justin returns to discuss the teaser trailer for Netflix’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman. The dorks then revisit the lawsuit ruling regarding Epic and Apple and whether the situation is good, bad, or otherwise. Another question is posed for Practical Doug which dives into the concept of “soaking” and “jump humping.” Don’t know what that is? Well, strap yourself in and find out. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Starkiller from The Force Unleashed vs. Omni-Man from Invincible. Tune in to find out who wins! 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, Noah joins the show once again to fill in for Justin as he is off on a super secret mission. The dorks dive into the time loop trope that has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Noah talks about how this has led to some games like Deathloop, Majora’s Mask, 12 Minutes and so many others. Doug talks about some of the movies that have utilized this mechanic as well as the Flynn Effect and how each generation’s IQ increases over time. The nerds then try to fathom the effects of being trapped in an infinite time loop and what it would do to a person’s mind. Noah provides some spirited thoughts on why people should stop complaining on game dev Twitter and why it should be okay to just enjoy a movie instead of either saying it’s the best or worst thing ever. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Beetlejuice vs. The Mask. Tune in to find out who wins! Follow us on Twitch to hang out while we record our new episodes and stream video game sessions! We have MERCH now! Check out ou

This week, Doug tells Justin all about his recent vacation before taking the conversation on a wild tangent about dogs. The dorks then dive into the recent The Matrix Resurrections trailer, giving their thoughts and opinion and follow up with the same important pontifications about the Hawkeye trailer. The heroes then share their recent fitness goals and how they’ve joined a new app to get their bodies better together. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Pepsiman vs. Kool Aid Man. Tune in to find out who wins! 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, Doug begins by telling Justin some fun Dungeons and Dragons stories before diving into the meat of the episode: the pandemic is creating an opportunity for people to move to new places. Doug and Justin discuss where they would move if there were no boundaries. Doug considers whether he’s having a mid-life crisis and what it would take for both of the dorks to uproot and move to somewhere new. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Sonic the Hedgehog vs. The Flash. Tune in to find out who wins! 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, Doug starts off recounting his experience rewatching The Matrix trilogy before making Justin’s mouth water as he describes how he made Cubano sandwiches from scratch. The dorks then explore the story about a man who sued his parents for throwing away his $29,000 stash of porn which leads the boys to remember times when their parents threw away their stuff without asking. The heroes move on to explore the AI program that will create a mashup DJ set from any songs you want. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Heinz Doofenschmirtz from Phineas and Ferb vs Gru from Despicable Me. Tune in to find out who wins! 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/mindgap

This week, the boys welcome back Australian dream boat Jarryd Urbas for his third appearance on the show! After recounting Jarryd’s 30th birthday celebration, the dorks discuss the recent news about OnlyFans banning sexually explicit content from the site. They dig a little deeper into the BBC investigation about the potential reason for the new policy and discuss the merits of sex work. In classic Mind Gap fashion, the nerds then change their focus to the recent fart meta trend on Twitch and ultimately dig into the types of sounds and noises that drive them nuts. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down between Captain Boomerang from the DC Universe vs Boomerang from the Marvel universe. Is it a coincidence that there is an Australian guest with an Australian themed throw-down? Probably not. Tune in to find out who wins! 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

This week, the boys dive into the new trailer for Star Wars: Visions and discuss how they think the new show will benefit the Star Wars universe. Doug pontificates on why short stories and short films are so great before the dorks turn their attention to a recent trending topic on Twitter: what movies make you feel stressed. Doug and Justin fire off some of their thoughts which include 1917, The Descent, The Martian, & Whiplash. They also chat about what movie elements can really put the audience on edge. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down between two creepy entities: Slenderman vs the monsters from A Quiet Place. Seems like a cut and dry battle? Tune in to find out! 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 othe