Mind Gap
453 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsFor years Doug Cochrane and Justin Strandlund have been good friends and frequent improv partners. They share a love of debating any topic, although their discussions usually come back around to two things: movies and space. Their most infamous debate involved a 2 hour discussion (while at work) about the actual possibility of time travel and it's potential ramifications on mankind; this included a full diagram drawn on a wall-sized whiteboard. Time well spent. MindGap is what happens when they sit together in front of a microphone and press record.
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Episode 152 - Sexual Preferences and Finding Comfort
July 12, 2018 11:46 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week Doug regales Justin with a college story of a guy whose goal was to do some filthy things in every building on campus, which leads the two to discuss porn preferences. Justin switches gears creating a discussion about how the two dorks find comfort when they have a bad day. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Laura Croft vs. Indiana Jones. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question on #AskPracticalDoug and be sure to tag Justin and Doug! Follow us on T...
Episode 151 - #AskPracticalDoug
July 05, 2018 17:08 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBThis week, Doug tells some more carnival stories and then the two dorks talk about a hashtag they started years ago called #AskPracticalDoug. The heroes then round things out talking about how bad customer service drives them nuts. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Drax the Destroyer vs. Luke Cage. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so you don't miss anything!
Episode 150 - Swearing Kids and Carnival Games
June 28, 2018 14:38 - 1 hour - 106 MBDoug and Justin begin by thanking some fans and then discuss how important it is to be bored. The dorks talk about how weird the kids videos on YouTube are, swearing, and playing board games with kids. Doug then regales Justin with a tale about getting screwed hard at a carnival game. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down between a Six Flags carny vs. a small town carny. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so y...
Episode 149 - Debating with the Master: Ryan Cashman
June 21, 2018 15:38 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week, Justin and Doug are joined by the incredible comedian, writer, teacher, and debater, Ryan Cashman. The heroes sit down to review some of the most important pop culture debate topics like whether Harry Potter and Hermione Granger should have been romantically involved, Star Trek vs. Star Wars, Britney vs. Christina, Coke vs. Pepsi, and so much more! Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Backstreet Boys vs. NSYNC. You can see Ryan performing with RIFF: Chicago’s Music Im...
Episode 148 - Harry Potter Conspiracy Theories with Pat Dwyer
June 14, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week, Justin and Doug are joined by the mighty comedian, Pat Dwyer, to discuss some of the most popular conspiracy theories involving the Harry Potter universe. Is Ron actually a time-traveling Dumbledore? Was Neville Longbottom bad at magic because he was using the wrong wand? Is Draco Malfoy a werewolf? These questions and more are answered definitively and without doubt. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down between Stephen King’s character universe vs. Neil Gaiman’s character un...
Episode 147 - Reviewing Reviewers with Chris Mueller and Steve Leichman
June 07, 2018 16:11 - 1 hour - 118 MBJustin and Doug are joined by two expert reviewers: Chris Mueller and Steve Leichman from The Reviewniverse with Chris and Steve. The heroes discuss what it takes to be a reviewer and why we should or shouldn’t trust a critic. Chris and Steve surprise Doug and Justin with some items to review on the spot and things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Roger Ebert vs. Gene Siskel. You can follow The Reviewniverse with Chris and Steve on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Follow us on Twi...
Episode 146 - Board Games and Dancing
May 31, 2018 15:08 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week Justin gets Doug all hot and bothered by asking him about board games, which leads Doug to read his dissertation on the topic. The dorks then segue into discussing the finer points of dancing for children and Doug has some very specific thoughts on it. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Magic the Gathering players vs. Dungeons and Dragons players. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so you don...
Episode 145 - The Journey is the Goal
May 24, 2018 13:32 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBThis week, Justin and Doug come together to discuss the people in their lives who have had a profound influence on them. Doug regales Justin with tales of the mighty man known as Dr. Paul Olsen. Justin recounts the many people in his life who have changed him for the better. The dorks then posit the possible people they may have influenced in their lives as well. It’s a real feel good episode! Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Transformers vs. Jaegers from Pacific Rim (scaled do...
Episode 144 - Animal Fight Club
May 17, 2018 13:40 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBThis week, Justin and Doug review a list of some dangerous animals and try to decide whether or not they would be able to defeat them in a fight. Would you be able to beat a wolf? How about a kangaroo? Did you know ostriches have dinosaur feet? Consider the outcomes and let us know how well you’d do! Things are wrapped up with a throw-down between a rhino vs. a hippo. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so you d...
Episode 143 - Avengers: Infinity War Breakdown with Gavin O’Herlihy
May 10, 2018 15:08 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week, Justin and Doug are joined by the very talented Gavin O’Herlihy to discuss the wildly successful movie, Avengers: Infinity War. The heroes break down their favorite moments, propose their theories, and ponder what will happen in the next installment to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Needless to say, SPOILERS ABOUND! Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Doctor Strange vs. Loki. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Sti...
Episode 142 - The Great Debate
May 03, 2018 14:15 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThis week, Justin and Doug sit down and review several debate topics. The two discuss things like whether or not it’s okay to perform animal testing, whether detention works in high schools, if euthanasia is ethical, and many more! What do you think about these topics? Sound off in the comments! Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Donkey Kong vs. King Koopa. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so yo...
Episode 141 - Transferring You Brain to the Cloud
April 26, 2018 14:10 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week, Justin and Doug discuss the concept of moving your brain and conscious to a digital format. What kind of “life” would this be? Should we do it? What are the downsides? The dorks cover all of these questions and more! THE FUTURE IS NIGH! Things are wrapped up with a throw-down between the robots from I, Robot and the terminators from the Terminator franchise. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so you d...
Episode 140 - Comcast and Absolute Power
April 19, 2018 19:33 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBThis week, Doug is in a bad mood and Justin stokes the anger flames by asking Doug about his recent Comcast experience. From there, the dorks talk about how they would respond to absolute power. Lastly, there is a special announcement by Mind Gap all-star Haig Nahigian. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Comcast customer service reps vs. Zappos customer service reps. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spo...
Episode 139 - Art and the Artist
April 12, 2018 18:36 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBJustin fills Doug in on the new phrase/sound that the kids are using these days, which leads the dorks down a road on modern colloquialisms. Then, the nerds talk about whether it’s possible to separate the art from the artist and whether people should. Things are wrapped up with a Disney soundtrack throw-down: Lion King vs. Beauty and the Beast. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so you don't miss anything!
Episode 138 - Bad Sports Parents and Sportsmanship
April 05, 2018 13:40 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBThis week Justin checks in with Doug on his journey to suburban life then the dorks talk about parents who rage and take their kids’ sports too seriously and bad sportsmanship. The heroes then discuss the competitive nature of band class in high school. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Roland Deschain vs. Deadshot. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so you don't miss anything!
Episode 137 - Advertising, Manual Labor, and Killer Rabbits
March 29, 2018 17:38 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBOn this week’s episode Doug and Justin give a brief review of Saint Patrick’s Day which leads them to a discussion about Budweiser commercials and advertising in general. The heroes then find themselves talking about rowdy crowds at live shows, their feelings on manual labor, and Doug’s pet killer rabbit. Things are wrapped up with a super smart thrown-down between Engineering students from Rolla, MO vs. Med students from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. Follow us on Twitter an...
Episode 136 - Empathy is Bad
March 22, 2018 17:32 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis week, Justin and Doug dive into the topic of empathy and why it can be bad. Yale psychology professor and author Paul Bloom is referenced heavily as the dorks break down the arguments against empathy and how they feel about it. Things are wrapped up with a Rampage throw-down with a giant gorilla vs. a giant wolf vs. a giant alligator. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so you don't miss anything!
Episode 135 - Swingers and College Rivalries with Ashlyn Seehafer
March 15, 2018 18:25 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week Doug and Justin welcome Ashlyn Seehafer to the podcast to chat about an array of things! Ashlyn shares where she went to college and how to identify swingers in Naperville. The trio’s conversation then twists and turns through topics including the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, the rivalry between Augustana and North Central college, moms, how has changed since the 80s, an underwater Jason Voorhees statue, Ashlyn’s summer home on the Fox River, and creepy bugs you find in your a...
Episode 134 - Should We Pay Collegiate Athletes? with Roman Simmons
March 08, 2018 15:14 - 1 hour - 119 MBJustin and Doug are joined this week by the mighty Roman Simmons to debate a topic many have had before: should division 1 collegiate athletes be paid? The trio take a look at the pros, the cons, and the economics of it all. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with interior designers vs. fashion designers. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so you don't miss anything!
Episode 133 - A Bunch of Stories
March 01, 2018 15:55 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBDoug and Justin recorded their first episode from Elephant and Castle and it was a blast! This week, Justin and Doug talk about late night phone sex commercials, Doug tells a funny story about dong photos, Justin tells a story about a guy who tells bad jokes, Doug tells a story about having to tell a teacher something that was uncomfortable, Justin tells a story about hiding from his parents in Disney World, and Justin stokes Doug’s fiery opinions about Glass Door. Things are wrapped up wi...
Episode 132 - Are Good Samaritans Allowed to Exist Anymore?
February 22, 2018 15:59 - 1 hour - 100 MBOn this week’s episode of Mind Gap, Doug and Justin talk briefly about Black Panther, the story of a teen who recently committed suicide in Missouri, human connections, overly litigious society, and helping parents with tech support via FaceTime. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring a scowl-off between Michael Shannon vs. Jeremy Renner. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so you don't miss anything!
Episode 131 - Would You Rather
February 15, 2018 18:34 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week, Justin and Doug decide to play the classic critical thinking game, Would You Rather. Questions such as “would you rather always speak whatever is on your mind or never be able to speak again” and “would you rather burp and have it smell like eggs or fart and have a visible green cloud surround you” are asked as well as many others. The master debaters dig in deep to each question to find the best answers and boy do they. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with the athletes ...
Episode 130 - Be Yourself, Don’t Shave Your Back
February 08, 2018 14:27 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week, Justin and Doug do a quick recap of the Super Bowl and then the dorks talk about shaving with a straight razor and Justin asks Doug if he would get his back hair laser removed. Doug perpetuates the glory of being bald and then talks about his defense mechanism during awkward conversations with strangers. Justin regales Doug with tales of his younger days when he would mess with telemarketers. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down between Chris Pratt vs. Chris Evans. Follow ...
Episode 129 - Cloning
February 01, 2018 19:14 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBThis week Justin and Doug start like they often do - trying to understand flat earth logic. This careens into a homework assignment for next week where the heroes will be listening to an episode of a flat earth podcast and then reporting back. From there, the nerds discuss the news about Chinese researchers cloning macaque monkeys and try to determine if cloning a human could be used in a positive way. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Voltron vs. the Power Rangers’ Megazord. ...
Episode 128 - Best and Worst Fictional Universes to Live In
January 25, 2018 16:01 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBJustin and Doug come together to discuss the pros and cons of living as an average person in different fictional universes such as Super Mario World, The Matrix, Harry Potter, and more! The dorks discuss immortality and what it would take to have them opt in for such a super power. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down between the alchemists of Amestros from Full Metal Alchemist vs. the wizards from Harry Potter. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes...
Episode 127 - Overwatch League and eSports
January 18, 2018 15:07 - 1 hour - 102 MBJustin and Doug convene this week to talk about esports and, more specifically, the Overwatch League, which just started its regular season last week. The two discuss the viability of this type of competition, the good and the bad so far, and whether the “sport” will reach the level of NFL in terms of popularity. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with PC Gamers vs. Console Gamers. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so y...
Episode 126 - ASMR, Ghosted, and Finding Your Creative Voice with Matt Baker
January 11, 2018 20:32 - 1 hour - 112 MBComedian, athlete, filmmaker, and Mind Gap all-star Matt Baker returns to chat with Doug and Justin about ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) videos, his newly released film Ghosted, and how to find your creative voice and make the art that is most important to you. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down between Patrick Swayze from Ghost vs. Bruce Willis from Sixth Sense. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify so you don...
Episode 125 - Quarter Life Crisis
January 04, 2018 15:59 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBThis week, Justin and Doug discuss the concept of a quarter life crisis, what may cause it, and if they’ve experienced it. The dorks then talk about the idea of success, how they define it, and how it is often tied to materialism. Going along with success, the heroes then talk about failure and why it’s important to experience it. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Green Day vs. Blink 182. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and S...
Episode 124 - New Year’s Eve, Expectations, and Judging People
December 28, 2017 18:51 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week, Justin and Doug are chatting about a slew of topics. The dorks begin chatting about New Year’s Eve and why they don’t like the holiday and then discuss setting SMART goals and making time for self reflection. The heroes then talk about expectations and how they shape outcomes. Things move on to behavioral differences in cities versus small towns and Doug talks about his fantasies in which he doles out justice to annoying people. Then, the two best friends talk about judging people...
Episode 123 - Exploring The Last Jedi with Sam Koch
December 21, 2017 20:37 - 1 hour - 129 MBYo, this episode is exploding with spoilers, so beware. Star Wars aficionado, Sam Koch, returns to the podcast to discuss the highly polarizing installment of the Star Wars universe: The Last Jedi. The dorks talk about what they liked, what they had problems with, and what the rest of the world has been saying about the movie. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Darth Vader vs. Kylo Ren and then Kylo Ren vs. Luke Skywalker from Return of the Jedi. Follow us on Twitter, like us...
Episode 122 - Reality TV and the Cost of Movies
December 14, 2017 23:22 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBOn this week’s show Justin welcomes his best buddy Doug back from a week in the most magical place on earth, Disney World! Justin asks Doug what it would take for him to join the cast of a reality TV show and the conversation soon turns to the unreal nature of the genre. The dorks seamlessly transition into talking about the cost of movies and the deeper meaning behind certain elements filmmakers include in their films. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down that makes Doug very sad: the ...
Episode 121 - Killer Instinct and Competitive Spirit
December 07, 2017 19:39 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week, Justin and Doug dive into the idea of killer instinct and competitive spirit. They share their experiences with sports and other competitions and how they dealt with the intensity of wanting to win. They discuss the idea of how killer instinct exists - are you born with it or can you develop it over time? They finally talk about whether they’ve developed any competitive spirit in their adult and/or professional lives. Things are wrapped up with an unusually contentious throw-dow...
Episode 120 - “Avengers: Infinity War” goes on a “Rampage” in “A Quiet Place”
November 30, 2017 18:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBDoug and Justin are back in their element this week as they break down the trailers and discuss their thoughts surrounding 3 upcoming movies: Avengers: Infinity War, Rampage, and A Quiet Place. Justin tries to get Doug to agree to see Rampage in the theaters and Doug tells Justin where he can go stick that idea. The dorks then explain why they find the concept of A Quiet Place so interesting before they lose their geeky little minds over Avengers: Infinity War. Things are wrapped up in a t...
Episode 119 - The Odyssey of Haig Nahigian
November 23, 2017 19:12 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBMany episodes ago, Justin assigned a quest to Mind Gap Podcast all-start Haig Nahigian. If he were to utter the magic word, he could be a guest again on the show. Sure enough, Haig listened to 20+ episodes, found the magic word, and we were honored to have him back on. Haig brought with him some questions and comments about some past episodes and Doug and Justin have to defend themselves for their past deeds. The episode is chock full of great topics such as American History X, Bruce Lee vs....
Episode 118 - Trying to Create a Dialogue with Charity Taitt
November 16, 2017 19:03 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis week Justin and Doug are joined by the incredibly intelligent and articulate Charity Taitt. The trio talk about some NBA basketball happenings and then start digging into whether or not we, as a society, can truly find a way to connect with each other due to the extremes in our culture. The dorks talk about what it means to be an American and Charity shares one of her spoken word poems (spoiler alert - it’s awesome!). Things are wrapped up with a magical throw-down with Dumbledore vs....
Episode 117 - Justice League Expectations with Rob Ballmaier
November 09, 2017 14:57 - 1 hour - 118 MBMind Gap all-star Rob Ballmaier returns to chat with Justin and Doug about the DC movie universe. He first atones for his hubris in stating that Suicide Squad was going to be a great movie. The dorks then talk about the good and bad of Wonder Woman and Bob explains to Justin and Doug why they, and you, shouldn’t be worried about the Justice League movie. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Leonard Nemoy’s Spock vs. Zachary Quinto’s Spock. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Faceboo...
Episode 116 - Expanding Your Knowledge with Matt Lamson and Chris Vellucci
November 02, 2017 15:09 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBThis week Justin and Doug are joined by the comedy duo Matt Lamson and Chris Vellucci to talk about their upcoming video and sketch show “The Chris and Matt Show Holiday Extravaganza”. The heroes then try to answer some very important questions such as when you eat chicken, are you eating roosters too? How do atom bombs works? What is hard water? You know, the important things in life. The dorks then dive into how Matt and Chris create and write their content. Things are wrapped up with a ...
Episode 115 - Halloween Costumes, Fraternities, and Sororities
October 26, 2017 16:25 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBHappy Halloween from Mind Gap! This week, Justin and Doug talk about halloween costumes and what’s appropriate and what’s insensitive. The dorks then turn their attention to college fraternities and sororities and ask if these institutions are outdated in modern society. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with 1990 Pennywise vs. 2017 Pennywise. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss anything!
Episode 114 - Topic Buffet with Jill Cochrane
October 19, 2017 21:13 - 1 hour - 113 MBDoug and Justin are joined by the undeniably amazing Jill Cochrane to chat about a whole slew of topics such as bleaching buttholes, going gray, Doug’s hatred of calling to order food, Bruno Mars, HBO’s The Defiant Ones, personal branding, and so much more! It’s truly a buffet of topics. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Nike vs. Adidas. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on iTunes and Stitcher so you don't miss anything!
Episode 113 - Goals
October 12, 2017 15:14 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBThis week Doug congratulates Justin for completing the Chicago Marathon. The dorks then discuss how they go about (or don’t go about) setting goals and working to achieve them. Doug talks about his recent discovery of his behavior tendencies, strengths, and emotional intelligence. The heroes then talk about how the common corporate hierarchy isn’t effective anymore and provide some ideas on how they’d change it. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Ben Affleck’s Daredevil vs. Ben A...
Episode 112 - Las Vegas, Gun Rights, and America
October 05, 2017 21:55 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBJustin and Doug are visited by the mighty Dave Cochrane via Skype this week to talk about the Las Vegas tragedy and gun rights. The trio discuss the sensitive points and common talking points that often arise during these types of events. The heroes talk about the complexities of the guns rights issue as well as the polarizing nature of these types of topics in modern America. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Santa vs. the Easter Bunny. You see Doug performing with the improv...
Episode 111 - Bridging the Ideological Gap
September 28, 2017 16:48 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis week Justin and Doug discuss the tale of Eric Barry, the man who penned a Huffington Post article about why he was breaking up with Chicago, some current events, and the potential deadly feud between the US and North Korea. The two dorks then discuss how we as a society can start bridging the gap between the polarized groups of folks out there today. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Chun Li from Street Fighter vs. Sonia Blade from Mortal Kombat. You see Doug performing w...
Episode 110 - Immigration with Matt Hanley
September 21, 2017 14:52 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis week, immigration attorney Matt Hanley joins Justin and Doug to talk about the state of things with immigration in the US such as DACA, what it means to be an immigrant these days, and some of the frustrating aspects of practicing this side of the law. Matt also sheds some light on why it’s so difficult to affect change when it comes to immigration and what some of the common misconceptions are. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with two Tom Cruise lawyer characters: Mitch McDee...
Episode 109 - Higher Education with Luke Peña
September 14, 2017 13:46 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBThis week Justin and Doug are visited by the charming and intelligent Luke Peña. Doug and Luke talk about how the met in high school, the defining moments in their friendship, and Luke’s secret behind cutting 45 pounds to make weight in wrestling. Our heroes then discuss some aspects of higher education such as the cost to benefit ratio, fluff classes, and outdated curriculum. The dorks then talk about online classes and what will be the wave of the future in education. Things are wrapped ...
Episode 108 - Obsession and Being an Artist
September 07, 2017 14:21 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis week Justin and Doug are discussing why it’s important for people to be genuine and sincere and how this affects work environments and politics. Doug admits that he’s a terrible negotiator and how he hates doing manual labor. The dorks then share some stories about being stagehands before the conversation drifts into how obsession drives an artist and whether artists are wired differently than other people. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Dredd vs. Judge Dredd. You see ...
Episode 107 - Addiction
August 31, 2017 13:55 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIf you’ve ever wondered if there was a bromance that could rival that of Doug and Justin, today you find out. This week, Doug and Justin are joined by Doug’s good friend known as New York. The two met in 2005 playing World of Warcraft and while they’ve never met in person, their friendship has blossomed over the years. New York tells of how he and Doug met, the shenanigans they got into playing games, and some of the crazy people they encountered along the way. Doug then professionally segu...
Episode 106 - The Movie Industry with Chris Charles
August 24, 2017 13:58 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBChris Charles, filmmaker and co-founder of Cyntax Sportswear, joins Justin and Doug to talk about some of Chris’ favorite movie making moments, how distribution deals work, and the state of the movie industry. The dorks then talk about how hard it is to act against nothing but a green screen, smaller digital studios versus larger movie companies, and whether virtual reality could enhance the storytelling experience in movies. Things are wrapped up in a throw-down between Steven Spielberg v...
Episode 105 - Cyborgs and Grinders
August 17, 2017 15:57 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThis week, Justin and Doug discuss the idea of cyborgs and how people are installing technology into their bodies to enhance their experiences. The dorks discuss the pros and cons of these type of upgrades then think of what types of upgrades they would consider making to their own bodies. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with cyborg enhancements: upgraded reflexes vs. hardened skin. Check out the Beme News video on cyborgs: https://youtu.be/NJPuti68gCc Follow us on Twitter and ...
Episode 104 - A Celebration of Two Years
August 10, 2017 15:30 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBDoug and Justin celebrate two years of Mind Gap Podcast episodes! They take a moment to reflect on some of their favorite moments on the podcast before the nerds discuss outdoor music festivals, entitled people, and what it means to be a good human. Doug tells some war stories from his hotel days and why it’s important to pick up after your kids in public. Justin gets Doug all riled up about his recent Jewel grocery store bagging experience. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Tur...
The Best of Mind Gap - Vol. 1
August 09, 2017 16:54 - 17 minutes - 26.6 MBIn honor of our 2 year anniversary, we've put together some of our favorite moments on the show so far. Thank you so much for your support. We're looking forward to another 2 years of falling headfirst into the nerdiest of mind gaps!