Mind Gap

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss their dream and nightmare proposal scenarios, the declining trend of Gen-Z getting their driver's licenses, and the preference for ankle socks over crew socks. Doug also shares his preference for practicality and comfort when it comes to shoes and his reluctance to own multiple pairs. The dorks then talk about a new program Michigan is considering that would use GPS to track drivers’ mileage on the highways and tax them based on their usage. This leads the hosts to ponder what other government programs would be a horrible invasion of privacy, specifically a toilet tax.   Things are wrapped up with a new game where Doug plays clips with no dialogue from different movies and Justin does his best to guess which films they’re from based on the sound effects alone.   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

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin share what they do to cope when they get really low in life before chatting about creators who are angry at their followers for not engaging with their content. The dorks then dive into the legal standing of tacos and burritos and they are now officially considered sandwiches. The nerds also discuss why hard shell tacos are garbage. Next, the heroes discuss the “bee-laden” truck of 15 million bees that crashed and what else could be in that truck that would make them terrified.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for legally changing their name against their mom’s wishes.   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 Vide

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug shares his thoughts on his recent trip to Seattle, the dorks discuss why summer may be the best season, and Doug tells Justin all about his current cicada experience. Next, the nerds chat about how a bunch of Kyles met up in Kyle, TX to beat a world record before discussing what it would be like to get a bunch of Dougs and Justins together in one place.   Things are wrapped up with another round of Movie Plots in 5 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, while Doug is on the run from an infamous airplane manufacturer due to some information he stumbled across, Justin welcomes his co-host for the week, Chris Vellucci! Justin and Chris kick things off debating if it’d be better to live underwater or in space. Once that’s settled, the nerds talk about the confusion cicadas are causing in a South Carolina county that lead to residents lodging noise complaints with the sheriff's office. The guys then discuss a proposed Silicon Valley secession and the idea of creating a tech-governed city.   Things are wrapped up with another round of Movie Plots in 5 Words, where Chris does surprisingly well for his first time playing.   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

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss minor details in movies that bug them as well as the importance of being considerate and respectful when traveling and the negative impact of tourism on local communities. The dorks chat about a town in Japan that is building a big screen to block the view of Mount Fuji in order to deter tourists. They share their frustration with people who prioritize capturing moments on their phone instead of being present and just experiencing them. The heroes also discuss the Chicago Rat Hole and how awful tourists have been    Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for eloping because their siblings had parents-only weddings.   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 a

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin chat about their fruit preferences and their experiences with escape rooms. The nerds then chat about the success of the movie Challengers and whether horny movies are making a comeback. They discuss the changing attitudes towards sex in movies, the role of intimacy coordinators, plus the decline of outdated stereotypes and the importance of a good story in movies.    Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug with a question from the Mind Gap community: How much time should transpire between you saying you’re leaving a gathering and actually leaving?   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 what position they would want their skeleton to be found in a post nuclear world and why you should watch My Hero Academia. The nerds then talk about how depressing Joe Rogan’s podcast has become, the fake nuclear test conspiracy, and Doug shares his brand new conspiracy about carpets. The nerds also debate whether fighting should be outlawed in ice hockey.   Things are wrapped up with Two Truths and a Lie: Friendship Edition, where Doug and Justin tell each other three statements and they must suss out which is the lie.   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 things that they know are good but hate, and things that they know are bad but love. They also touch on the word 'druthers' and share their excitement for the new Deadpool and Wolverine trailer. The conversation then shifts to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the upcoming movies, with a focus on Deadpool and Wolverine potentially wrapping up the convoluted storyline. The dorks also chat about how A24’s hit movie Civil War caused a stink by using AI generated images to promote the film on Instagram.     Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for eating a coworker’s food.   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 Vi

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss their fears of doctors and dentists. They share their experiences of avoiding dental appointments and the potential discomfort of doctor visits. The conversation then shifts to the topic of simple pleasures and the satisfaction of completing tasks or experiencing moments that bring joy and contentment. They also mention NASA's open call for volunteers for a simulated year-long Mars mission.The dorks discuss the possibility of living on Mars and the challenges and considerations that come with it.    Things are wrapped up with another round of guessing a movie by describing the plot 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 ou

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin are joined by video game developer, co-founder of Midnight Society, and owner of PWNK Records, Robert Bowling! The dorks discuss Robert’s background in game development as well as working on his current game, Deadrop. Robert talks about the importance of being transparent and involving the community in the development process and creating a sense of ownership among the fans. The nerds then chat about the shift from physical copies to digital copies of games and the challenges of preserving older games plus the potential for AI in the gaming industry.   Things are wrapped up with another round of “Is it AI or a real video game?” where Robert and Justin have to guess if a prompt is the synopsis of a real game or one that’s been created by AI.   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 discuss their unforgettable vacations and the concept of turning classic children's stories into horror films. They mention the success of the slasher film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and the upcoming films in the 'Poohniverse'. The dorks then explore the potential for dark versions of other classic stories like Pinocchio, Peter Pan, and Mary Poppins.    Things are wrapped up with a new game of guessing a movie by describing the plot 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 discuss whether they would prefer ghosts or roaches, why Helldivers 2 is awesome, and how Paul McCartney found his long lost bass. The dorks also chat about the potential resurrection of the woolly mammoth and the ethical concerns surrounding it. The nerds then share what animal they would be terrified to bring back from extinction.   Things are wrapped up with Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for calling out their nephew for claiming AI generated art was their own.   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 is joined once again by the mighty Jill to discuss their first impressions of each other, their experiences watching A24 films, and engage in a lighthearted game of starting a fight in five words or less. Such fights include getting a second dog, the Dallas Cowboys, and the fate of Jason Bourne, buying books on Amazon and many more.    Things are wrapped up with another round of is it AI or a LinkedIn Influencer? Where Doug tests Jill’s ability to listen to posts and decide if they were written by AI or a real human being.   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 the possibility of becoming famous for nothing and how Justin used the bathroom on an airplane for the first time. Next, the dorks talk about Justin’s return to Dungeons and Dragons and how he helped Doug mess with the other players in the Curse of Strahd campaign. They also talk about a man who holds the record for eating the most McDonald's Big Mac burgers in a lifetime. The conversation then shifts to the idea of eating the same thing every day and what food they would choose if they had to eat only one thing for the rest of their lives.   Things are wrapped up with another round of is it AI or a LinkedIn Influencer? Where Doug has to listen to posts and decide if they were written by AI or a real human being.   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 highlight

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss Doug's belly button, Tourette's Syndrome and Justin's ticks, and, most importantly, a man wearing a mankini while riding a horse. The dorks chat about how sports take themselves less seriously and explore extreme fan reactions in sports like football and wrestling, as well as the intensity surrounding things like curling.    Things are wrapped up with a new game: Explain Film Plots Badly where Doug challenges Justin to guess movie plots based on bad explanations.   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 celebrates the return of Noah Reno! The dorks discuss the food that represents each US state, their favorite style of pizza, and Noah shares what he's been up to. Next, the heroes chat about the upcoming live action remake of Avatar: the Last Airbender on Netflix. They discuss their expectations, hopes, and fears before diving into some of the other live action anime adaptations. The nerds then share what animes they’d like to see get the live action adaptations treatment.   Things are wrapped up with a new game: is it AI or a real video game? Doug plays Noah a soundbite of a video game synopsis and he has to decide whether it’s a real game or a fake game created by AI.   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 m

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin head down memory lane and share their funniest childhood memories before doling out the Dungeons and Dragons stats and attributes they think they have in real life. They break down their strength, dexterity, constitution, intelligence, wisdom, and charisma and what class they’d be based on their stats.   Things are wrapped up with another round of improv job interview where Justin has to figure out what job he’s interviewing for while Doug gives him clues with the questions he asks.   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 chat about what they would do if they were invisible before diving into the story about a Florida mom who has been banned from dropping off her kids at a private school because of her OnlyFans decal on her car. The dorks discuss the ins and outs of the whole situation and whether the ban should exist. Doug gives props to the religious folks who use every loophole they can find in order to achieve intimacy with others.   Things are wrapped up with a new segment: AI vs. LinkedIn Influencer! Doug tries to guess whether a post was written by Chat GPT or an actual living LinkedIn Influencer.   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

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss which book or series they’d choose to live in and give some updates on the podcast. The dorks then dig into the news about George Carlin's estate suing the Dudesy podcast for copyright infringement for the AI George Carlin stand up special. This leads to conversations about whether the Dudesy podcast is really what it says it is, why we’re testing out the capabilities of AI on dead comedians, and the practical applications of AI.   Things are wrapped up with a new segment: improv job interview! Justin tries to guess the job he’s interviewing for based on questions Doug asks him.   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

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Justin asks Doug about the last thing he did for the first time, Doug tells a feel good gym story, then the dorks talk about people at the gym who seemingly try to get noticed by either dancing, singing, or grunting. Next, the nerds dive into the cringy WebMD video that demanded employees come back to the office, or else. Then, the heroes give their thoughts on the recent AI George Carlin stand-up special that was created by Dudesy. This leads to the boys pontificating about the future of AI in art and how it could possibly dilute creativity.   Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for demanding that their partner pay them back for something they gave away without their permission.   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