Mind Gap

This week, Justin and Doug sit down to have a spoiler-free chat about season 3 of Daredevil and why they think it has been so much more successful than the other Defenders shows. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Dwayne Johnson vs. Vin Diesel. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question on #AskPracticalDoug and be sure to tag Justin and Doug! Follow us on Twitter and I...

This week, Justin and Doug chat about misleading ads found in some of the mobile games they play, why "try hards" can be annoying in gaming, and the art of having fun while losing. Doug then talks to his dream of playing games with his daughter when she gets older. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Chucky vs. a gremlin. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question on #A...

This week, Justin and Doug chat about good parenting techniques, their plans for survival in the  event of a zombie apocalypse, and then discuss a Mind Gap Fan question: If you don't laugh at something, is it funny?  It's basically the new sports debate. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Iron Fist vs. Luke Cage. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question on #AskPracti...

This week, Justin and Doug discuss comedy and what make something funny to them and then review their cooking abilities. The dorks also talk about commercials that have really aggravated them. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Ethan Hunt from Mission Impossible vs. Jason Bourne from...Jason Bourne. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question on #AskPracticalDoug and be...

The amazing Jill Cochrane returns to the podcast to chat with Doug and Justin about HR in weird industries like the NFL, the movie industry, and government. As the resident HR expert, Jill gives her thoughts on how things work in the corporate world vs. these odd ones. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Darth Vader vs. Thanos. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question...

Mind Gap all-star Rob Ballmaier joins Doug and Justin this week to formally request an apology from DC and Warner Bros. for a string of bad movies that Rob has so confidently defended and supported over the past few years. The heroes discuss DC and Marvel movies as well as the upcoming movie disguised as a turd rolling down the street, Venom . Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Veno...

This week's episode is oozing with culture as Doug and Justin explore the depths of art and authenticity. The dorks also rehash awkward moments from their past, mostly from Jr. High and High School, and then discuss which moments they'd go back and change if they could. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Charlie Kelly from It's Always Sunny vs. Rafi from The League. Need a practical answ...

Ming Gap all-star and podcast dad Haig Nahigian joins Justin and Doug to talk about Doug's weird experiences at an Oktoberfest event in the suburbs, Movie Pass, and the movie theater experience. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Mel Gibson's Mad Max vs. Tom Hardy's Mad Max. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question on #AskPracticalDoug and be sure to tag Justin and Doug!...

This week, Justin and Doug re-explore the tragedy that is the Rudy story, Elon Musk's recent marijuana "controversy", and innovative ideas that could make our lives better. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Black Panther vs. Beast. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question on #AskPracticalDoug and be sure to tag Justin and Doug! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram , like u...

Sam Koch joins the podcast this week to chat with Doug and Justin about screen time on devices and how it affects them as well as the rest of the world. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with the Winter Soldier vs. Red Hood. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question on #AskPracticalDoug and be sure to tag Justin and Doug! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram , like us on Faceboo...

This week, Justin and Doug explore some of the universe's most unanswerable questions such as: Why does time exist?  Why can't we know the future? Is the universe finite or infinite? The dorks give answers to these questions and more! Things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Swamp Thing vs. Groot. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question on #AskPracticalDoug and be sure to...

This week, Justin and Doug discuss the hilarious long term and unintended consequences from lies that are told to kids. Utilizing some stories told from Cracked and Buzzfeed as well as their own personal experience, the dorks imagine the awkward situations that will arise when someone refers to the turn lane as a "suicide lane", when a ceiling light is called an "uplight", or when a child is told...

Justin and Doug explore the many aspects of bathroom etiquette such as washing hands, the urinal buffer, and pooping while talking on the phone. The dorks then discuss the culture of oversharing on social media. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Chun-Li vs. Sonya Blade. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question on #AskPracticalDoug and be sure to tag Justin and Doug! Foll...

Another year of Mind Gap Podcast has passed, and Justin and Doug have decided to celebrate with a collection of their favorite moments! Thanks to all the listeners, all of the guests, and to Elephant and Castle for being our sponsor.

It finally happened - Lt. Alex Broch joins the podcast to give Doug and Justin his perspective on a variety of police related topics. He gives his insight into what makes a good police officer, how to diffuse a situation, common misconceptions on police work, body cams, 3D guns and so much more!   Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with John McClane (Die Hard) vs. Martin Riggs (Lethal Weapon)...

This week, Justin and Doug break down the lack of hygiene in guys and how they need to try harder. This leads to a discussion on how appearance affects your personal brand. Then the dorks admit that they both watched Justice League recently and give their thoughts on this turd of a movie. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Cyborg vs. Iron Man. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask y...

This week Justin and Doug talk some economics then Doug tells a story about the guardian of the quiet car on the Metra train. Then, the dorks discuss the recent controversy around James Gunn getting fired by Disney for tweets made a few years back. Things are wrapped up with a throw-down with Iron Man vs. Samus Aran. Need a practical answer to a question? Ask your question on #AskPracticalDoug and...

This 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?...

This 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...

Doug 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...

This 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-dow...

This 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...

Justin 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...

This 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 Insta...

This 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! Thi...