Point of Doo

We're deep into a rigorous Fall now! Justin and Nick talk about the ~crunchy~ Western Conifer Bug (commonly mistaken for stink bugs), Halloween movies, being a stranger in your own town, and expressing yourself (or not) with formal wear.

After a quick examination of a breaking news story in the world of cartoons, Justin and Nick discuss how they practice self-care…

Justin surprises Nick with 3 of his friends for a game of Password! Point of Doo welcomes Santino Casola, Sofia Lentine, and Chris "Czapy" Czapla to the show!

Throughout our lives, we have friendships and make connections that help in shaping who we are. Some of these friends are still in our lives while others have come and gone. In this episode, Justin and Nick share stories of friendships that did not work out, what they learned from them, and how they presently feel about these experiences. 

In this Academy episode, Nick teaches Justin about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder—what it is and what it isn’t—and details his experience living with it. Please note: this episode should not replace therapy. If you believe you have OCD, contact a licensed professional. Mentioned: https://www.treatmyocd.com (NOCD) https://iocdf.org @treatmyocd @iocdf @pureochrissie @obsessivelyeverafter @youranxiety...

In this episode, Justin and Nick discuss burnout—the effects of being “on” for long periods of time, as well as tips on how they try, or wish, to handle it. https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/prayers-by-st-ignatius-and-others/fall-in-love/

(⚠️ TW: Brief and relevant discussion of suicide. Please note, neither Point of Doo hosts are suicidal.) Nick speaks candidly about his experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) during the last week

Justin explores vulnerability as he talks with Nick about his feelings from the past week

For their 50th episode, Justin and Nick answer listener submitted questions for your amusement! Anything from "why are you so hot?" to "if you were a vegetable, what would you be?" will be answered with no limits to what was asked! Enjoy and thank you so much for supporting us through 50 episodes! (We meant to have videos but technical difficulties prevented that from happening 🙁)

Justin and Nick warm up for their 50th Episode. Tune in tomorrow at 12pm EDT to hear your favorite hosts answer your questions!

Surprise! An extra episode of Point of Doo this week! In this episode, Justin and Nick welcome their friends Tommy O'Sullivan and Megan Miller, whose couple status may or may not be sponsored by the show.

In the third and final installment of our mini-series on work and the job application process, we welcome Justin's cousin, Courtney La Russo to talk about her Point of Doo as a Human Resources Manager. We discuss the responsibilities of an HR Manager and talk about the hiring process, what makes for a positive workplace environment, and how work has evolved over the last few years. Stay tuned for...

In this second installment of our job-search trilogy, Nick and Justin discuss what they look for in a company in terms of values and benefits. They then talk about qualities they like and dislike in a manager as well as past positive and negative experiences with supervisors. They conclude the episode with a discussion about receiving performance feedback in the workplace.

In part 1 of Point of Doo's 3 part mini-series on work and the job application process, Justin and Nick reflect on their experience going for interviews. They discuss the importance of confidence and enthusiasm is in the process, they compare and contrast over-the-phone, video call, and in-person interviews, and finally give their self-learned tips on how to ace the interview process.

What do you despise? This week your favorite hosts talk about their dislikes and pet-peeves. Check out the Q&A on Spotify or send in a message and tell us what you don’t like or what is a pet-peeve for you!

Ever wonder what Justin and Nick do on a day-to-day basis? This week your favorite hosts talk about their routines and determine, once and for all, if they live exceedingly boring or extravagantly exciting lives! 

For the 4th of July, Nick and Justin decided they wanted to talk about something ~American~. For some reason, they landed on Conspiracy Theories.  Sources: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00279/full https://hep.physics.utoronto.ca/~orr/wwwroot/JPH441/Pseudoscience.pdf  https://michaelshermer.com/sciam-columns/baloney-detection/

In this episode, Justin and Nick have a conversation about the pros and cons of social media as a whole. They discuss individual platforms, their effects on our mental health, and whether or not Twitter should censor false, harmful information.

*Record Scratch* Reverse, Reverse! This week, Justin and Nick hand the hosting responsibilities over to their friend, Mairead James! As you'll hear, Mairead has a passion for life that cannot easily be matched and in this episode, we provide a space for her to candidly share her P.O.D. on topics of her own choosing. From food aversions to theme park experiences and more, this episode is one you wo...

In this very light (and unique!) episode, Justin and Nick lead you through a guided meditation—but there’s a twist: it’s also a “Try Not to Laugh” Challenge. It’s an episode as relaxing as it is classic Point of Doo. We hope you enjoy!

Trigger Warning: gun violence, mass shootings, murder, and suicide are discussed in this episode. View discretion is advised. The current climate around firearms and gun violence in the United States is discussed. Justin and Nick use statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, The Pew Research Center, and the BBC to provide context for the conversation and talk about viewing gun...

In this Point of Doo: Academy, Justin talks about his experience living with Moyamoya Disease. He explains how the disease presented in him, how he was diagnosed, and what treatment options were and are available. Finally, he talks about how his family began their venture in fundraising for Moyamoya Disease research, raising awareness for this rare condition, and how their efforts have directly le...

Welcome back to Point of Doo: Passport Edition! In this series, we interview friends of the Podcast who either live in a country other than the United States or have spent an extended period of time living outside of the United States. In this episode, we welcome Justin's host-Father from his time studying abroad in Denmark, Frank Windeløv.

Childhood stories of your favorite hosts are included in this episode! Justin and Nick (officially) welcome their Moms, Lisa and Camille, to the podcast! They discuss what it was like becoming a mother for the first time, how that role has changed over time, and if stereotypical birth-order traits apply to their kids. Finally, get a glimpse at how well each son knows their mom (and vice versa) as...

Would you rather listen to the podcast or… ? In this episode, Justin and Nick take a break from their recent serious topics to play a hilarious (and sometimes gross!) game of Would You Rather! Play along with us on our Instagram, @pointofdoopodcast!!