Mind Gap

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin talk about, potentially for the second time, what they'd do if they were invisible for 24 hours. Did they land on the same antics as the first time they discussed this? Obviously they have no idea, but if you remember please let them know! The guys then move on to their main topic: If you were the villain in different universes, ho...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin share some of their weirdest dreams. Fair warning…it gets weird and they likely should seek professional help. Justin then tells Doug about the pure madness that are melatonin-induced dreams and Doug shudders to think about where his already bonkers dreams would go if he took the sleep aid. The dorks move into their main topic of t...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and special guest Noah Reno chat about who their favorite heroes and villains are and which one would win in a fight. The dorks then shift into the main topic of discussing which fantasy world has the best system of magic. The guys talk about Allomancy from Mistborn, bending from Avatar: The Last Airbender, alchemy from Harry Potter, and more...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin figure out which fictional gadget they'd want if they could have one. Justin foolishly picked the Iron Man suit and Doug promptly talked him out of it, likely saving his life in the process. It was a heroic move on Doug's part. The dorks then shift into the main topic of which side characters in film and TV stole the show. The guys...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide which would make a better pet, a dragon or a unicorn. There's only one right answer and if you disagree, you're invited to change their minds. After settling that question, the dorks move into the main topic: which fictional heroes would be miserable to hang out with in real life? They go through a range of heroes from Capta...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin tackle an opening question that is the embodiment of Justin's nightmares. You're offered your dream house, but it comes with a tarantula the size of a small dog…do you take it? After shaking off that thought experiment, the guys shift to their main topic: if you were dropped into various fantasy worlds, what would be your chances o...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide whether they'd prefer the ability to read minds or control traffic signals. They dive into the potential drawbacks of mind reading and discuss if they'd succumb to the darker temptations that come with the power. They also ponder if controlling traffic signals would be worthwhile or just kind of a letdown. The conversation t...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide which instrument they'd choose to master if they could do so instantly. This leads them to discuss the idea that there may be something they're naturally good at but just haven't tried yet. Hmm…interesting thought! The dorks then launch into the MAIN EVENT…The Adulting Olympics. Through the course of five rounds, our elite c...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide how many grapes they'd eat if they had 1,000 in front of them and each one was worth $100,000…but one was poisoned. Justin then goes on a cathartic mini-rant about how bad the drivers are in Michigan. The dorks then delve into crazy fan movie theories related to the MCU, Harry Potter, and other beloved franchises.   Things a...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin share the weirdest things they've done in the name of self-care. Doug then talks about his daughter's recent milestone of having her first sleepover which leads the dorks to reminisce about their own experiences as kids. The guys then dive into a few dark fan theories related to the Back to the Future franchise.   Things are wrappe...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin debate about which fictional character they'd like to swap lives with for one day. Justin asks Doug's opinion on another gym experience he recently had with a guy practicing his handstands on the dip bars. Then, using the example of the recent SNL 50th anniversary show, the dorks talk about how weird it would be to get invited to a...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide, if they could talk, which animal would be the sassiest. Once that debate's been put to rest, the guys talk about the friendliness levels of their respective neighborhoods and if there's any benefit to using neighborhood-based social media apps. Our dorks move on to talking about Doug's good fortune having been recently upgr...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin rank the order in which they'd drink a glass of hot dog water, the water after boiling corn on the cob, or the water from the bottom of the bag of carrots. The show has finally reached its zenith. After settling this debate so no one else has to, the dorks take a walk down nostalgia lane and pine for the simpler times of their yout...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide what chaos they'd unleash if they were supervillains whose only power was mildly inconveniencing people. The dorks then discuss the benefits of traveling abroad as a young person, some antics Doug witnessed during his experience, and the culture shock of returning home. Their attention then shifts to a story of an Indian man...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss the unreasonable amount of time and effort that likely went into crafting the derrières of the Marvel Rivals characters. After coming to an agreement that Venom's cake takes the cake, the dorks pivot the conversation toward the ever entertaining annual "integrity training" at each of their corporate day jobs. The focus shif...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide whether it's better to be the funniest or the smartest person in the room and discuss how much joy can be derived from making people laugh. Justin then asks Practical Doug about his thoughts on tipping at the counter or when ordering pickup. Doug surprises Justin with a gift from their friend Richie, from the You Haven't Hea...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide what one thing they'd like to have an unlimited supply of for the rest of their lives. The guys shift gears to a wild story about a toilet exploding in a government building in Pittsburgh. The conversation shifts one more time to a very fun story about a massive heist of 100,000 eggs. The dorks try to figure out what you'd d...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin help find an answer to the age-old question, "Would you rather have hands for feet or feet for hands?" The guys then talk about Hans Zimmer being asked to rework the national anthem of Saudi Arabia, and ponder how often national anthems actually get updated. Our hosts shift gears once more to a story about a woman who was arrested...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin debate if they could land a plane in an emergency and what circumstances might put them in that scenario. Doug then takes a moment to humble brag by announcing his retirement from social media. The guys talk about the effects of social media in their lives, if it's possible to have a creative based career without a social platform,...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide what thing they'd want to be the best in the world at. Doug makes a practical case for going with something mundane but Justin manages to find something so mundane not even Doug can defend it. The conversation shifts to a new product from Progresso, hard candy that tastes like soup. Mmmmmm. The dorks discuss where they land...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin explore their thoughts on personal goals for 2025 and how much they dislike the idea of stereotypical "resolutions." The dorks then discuss their gym experiences, including the influx of "New Year, New Me" members and the phenomenon of grunting during workouts. The conversation then shifts to a story about a woman who didn't tell a...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin try to figure out just how long you can stare through someone's window without it being creepy. After landing on a satisfying (enough) answer, the conversation shifts to how Doug spent his time off over the holidays. He regails Justin with stories of snow tubing accidents, cooking, and diving deep into his current favorite video ga...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin tackle the age-old debate: texts or phone calls - which do you prefer? Unsurprisingly, the guys have a myriad of caveats attached to their opinions. The dorks then pivot to a story about a man who got mad at his wife for eating the fruit he was buying, which sparks a conversion about the food sharing situation in each of their own...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss their ideal afterlife experiences, both of which center around endless food. The conversation then shifts to the topic of Christmas cards, where they share their thoughts on the tradition, its relevance in the digital age, and the awkwardness of receiving cards from remote acquaintances. Our dorks also talk about how San Fr...

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss whether singing should be allowed in movie theaters, specifically surrounding the new musical Wicked. Doug, who notoriously hates musicals, then shares his daughter's first experience with a musical when they went to see Wicked. Suffice to say, she is truly his daughter. The dorks then talk about the rising cost of making f...