Mind Gap

After a short break, Doug has returned from his vacation in Disney World and he has so much to tell Justin! The dorks talk about what it was like taking a 6 year old to Disney World for the first time, what was magical, what was disappointing, and what rides are worth the hype. A fan asks Doug whether or not he would listen to music while trying to save his kidnapped wife in another Aks Practical...

This week, Doug fills Justin in on his experience rewatching The Lost World with his daughter and how it compares to Jurassic Park. The dorks then discuss their thoughts on the Thor: Love and Thunder trailer and whether Marvel even needs to release trailers anymore. Doug tells Justin about his upcoming Disney World trip and the dorks talk about what they love about that place. Things are wrapped u...

This week, Doug and Justin explore the concept of the Metaverse and how brands like Coca Cola are doing everything they can to be a part of it. The dorks then discuss the censoring of violence in Falcon and The Winter Soldier on Disney+ and why it's so baffling considering The Punisher exists on the same platform. The heroes then talk about how the trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder still isn't ou...

This week, Doug tells Justin about letting his daughter watch Jurassic Park for the first time before discussing how much he hates April Fools Day. The dorks then do a spoiler-filled breakdown of The Batman , discussing what they liked and what fell short. A fan submits a question for Ask Practical Doug about whether he'd like certain changes to his fingers or his toes and things are wrapped up wi...

This week, Doug & Justin finally get around to talking about Spider-Man: No Way Home , what they liked, what they didn't, and what it means for the future of the MCU. The dorks also talk about the recent news surrounding Netflix and how they are doing tests for preventing password sharing on their service. A fan submits a question for Ask Practical Doug involving what he'd do with an elephant, and...

This week, Doug & Justin give some props to PETA for a clever Elden Ring video before chatting about some new shows coming soon to Disney+: Obi-Wan Kenobi , Moon Knight , and Ms. Marvel . The dorks then talk about Cinema Blend's review of Pixar's film Turning Red and why it was such a bad take. A fan submits a question for Ask Practical Doug involving picking up roadside furniture and things are w...

This week, Doug & Justin discuss the new Polestar O2 electric sports car that comes with a 56-mph drone, how a group of filmmakers are experimenting with NFTs to fund their sci-fi universe, and how the success of The Batman has led to surge pricing at movie theaters. A new Ask Practical Doug question about a creepy attic is posed and things are wrapped up with a throw-down featuring White Fang vs....

This week, Doug & Justin are joined by Unranked Podcast co-host Christian Humes! Christian talks about how he and his podcast co-hosts try to carve out their own space in the video game news world and how he's developing his own party game: Harmony: Echos of Power. Doug taps Christian to help him try to navigate the world of Pokemon since his daughter just recently started playing Pokemon: Let's G...

This week, Doug is joined by the incredible Noah Reno & Wulfslore to chat about Coca-Cola's new abomination: Coke Starlight. The dorks then do a dive on the Metaverse and whether it's all just hype, when Overwatch 2 will finally come out, and Wulf takes Doug & Noah through the backstory on the upcoming Disney+ show, Moon Knight.  A new Ask Practical Doug question about aliens is asked, and things...

This week, Doug is joined by the mighty Seth Trammell while Justin is off moving to a new state. Seth tries to quell Doug's impending fears of introducing his daughter to the Pokemon universe, the dorks discuss the new Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and The Rings of Power trailers, and they explore the new idea of fans voting for their movie of choice for the new Fan Favorite category...

This week, Doug talks about watching nerdy movies with his daughter, Justin discusses his impending move to Michigan, and the dorks give their spoiler-free thoughts on the first six episodes of the Critical Role animated series, The Legend of Vox Machina. A fan submits a question about state abbreviations for Ask Practical Doug, and the show is wrapped up with a throw-down featuring Austin Powers...

This week, Justin and Doug are joined by Sergio and Shaun Hamill from the amazing Fandom University podcast! The nerds talk about how Stephen King read Shaun's book, A Cosmology of Monsters , what it takes to be a writer, why Fandom University is such a great podcast, whether Prometheus is a good movie, and why guilty pleasures shouldn't exist. Another fan submits a question for Ask Practical Doug...

This week, Justin and Doug discuss British accents, how China released Fight Club in theaters with a very different ending, why two fans of actor Ana de Armas are suing Universal Pictures for deceptive marketing tactics with the film Yesterday , and the updates to the M&M's characters. Justin submits his own question for Ask Practical Doug about how Practical Doug deals with Wallstreet Doug. Thing...

This week, Justin and Doug are joined by Buzz, Rolo, and Val from What the Funk?! Podcast ! The dorks talk about what they do and don't understand about social media platforms before discussing Logan Paul and getting scammed on $3.5 million of Pokemon cards. This leads to a discussion about how the nerds have been scammed. Everything from web cams, to cars, to customers trying to pull one over on...

Tom Caswell (@GreatBritom, co-host of Unranked Podcast , social media manager, & video producer) joins Doug and Justin to chat about the elements of a perfect video game, the stand out first person shooters, and whether we're in a golden age of video games. The dorks then talk about the recent DMCA strikes against popular Twitch streamers and whether streaming full TV shows to thousands of viewers...

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 y...

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...

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 anothe...

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...

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 go...

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. Thi...

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 impo...

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 t...

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 win...

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 w...