Pros and Cons

Some call it the most important meal of the day, some don't care for it at all. Whether you eat it or not, breakfast can set the tone for the day. Kev and Jack talk about different types of options such as cereal, pastries, bagels, more traditional choices (eggs, pancakes, etc), and some of the other random routes you can go.

As die-hard Yankees fans who grew up right near the stadium in The BX, it’s only right to start an occasional check-in on how the season is going for the Bronx Bombers. In this first edition, Jack and Kev talk about their thoughts on how the team has looked so far with their great start and what still needs to improve. From the pitching to going around the diamond and looking at the hitters, how’s...

Primarily in the sneaker world, but even extending to fashion in general or things like concert tickets, people buying things just to flip and resell them is a problem that has only gotten worse with time. While it was around before, the digitization and the use of bots has taken things to an extreme. It leaves everyday people, the ones actually interested in whatever it is, without a fair shot of...

They can take many forms but parks are typically thought of as havens for nature, activities, relaxing, eating, and almost anything else you can think of. However, there are also plenty of other types beyond the basic idea – such as amusement parks, ballparks, national parks, and more. Jack and Kev talk about their experiences with parks in NY/LA, as well as their brief thoughts running through ot...

As a hit show that originally aired in the 90s but had another life after in syndication, Fresh Prince was an important show in many ways. Not in the least for being the star vehicle for Will Smith to skyrocket his career. Now, with a new Bel-Air "re-imagination" show airing on streaming based on the original story, the show is in conversation today in a different way. Kev and Jack discuss element...

In a new installment of breaking down new music, Jack and Kev look at a selection of albums and EPs released from January through mid-April 2022. From bigger artists to smaller ones you may not know about yet, and everyone in-between.

From school at a young age to your job when you get older, schedules can be an important part of our lives. Some we're forced into following, some we choose ourselves. But how much you want to take advantage of it or not is up to you. Kev and Jack talk about their experiences from growing up to now and how their feelings on mapping things out have changed over time.

Whether in business or in sports, rivalries can be a big deal for two sides pushing each other to be better than the other. It might be Nike vs. Adidas or it might be the Yankees vs. Red Sox, but either way they're competing against one another to come out on top. Kev and Jack talk about some examples on both sides and mini pros/cons on each.

It was not the typical offseason for baseball with a lockout that seemed like it was never going to end, a crazy class of free agents, and a handful of impactful trades. From Carlos Correa going to the Twins to Freddie Freeman going to the Dodgers and Matt Olson replacing him on the Braves, a lot of moves went down. With Opening Day starting tomorrow, Jack and Kev break down each of the different...

Instead of reacting to the Oscars itself as in past years, it's time for a different format with the "Pros & Cons (P&C) Oscars" edition. Kev and Jack look at movies from the past year and chop it up – Which were good/bad? Which are interesting enough to consider watching even just on streaming? What sounds like a waste of time? Films include a mix of indie/auteur, blockbusters, and more.&n...

Most people tend to think of temperatures first in relation to the weather, but there are also other key parts of everyday life it’s tied to. From swimming to eating/drinking and more, Jack and Kev talk about their preferences on each end. Plus, they compare weather inside and out between SoCal and NYC.

You'll be hard-pressed to find any artist more polarizing than Kanye West, one of the biggest musicians of the 21st century. Now, there's a new Netflix documentary 'jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy' which focuses mainly on the early come up years with tons of unseen archival footage. It takes place as he's trying to sign to the Roc and be taken seriously as a rapper, not just a producer who makes beats,...

While mostly used nowadays just in school, notebooks still serve other functions at times. But at what points do they still make sense when there are similar digital equivalents (for better or worse)? Jack and Kev talk about different types of school notebooks, drawing in sketchbooks vs. on an iPad, as well as the place of a journal or diary in this time of social media.

For those who witnessed Shaun White's snowboarding runs in the Olympics and X Games at the turn of the millenium, it was sentimental to see the end of an era as he competed in his last ever Olympics competition. And after the Summer Olympics had gotten pushed back a year in the pandemic, the 2022 Winter Olympics stuck to their usual schedule with China's "zero covid" policy in place. Kev and Jack...

Even when we’re not awake, dreams and nightmares can say a lot about what’s going on in our lives. Or can they? Jack and Kev discuss their experiences with the two variations and if they just simply fall into a Pro and Con or if they’re more grey than that seems to be.

Los Angeles and the new SoFi Stadium was the home of the 56th annual Super Bowl, the biggest annual sports event of the year (at least for the U.S). The road leading to it had crazy matchups and upsets: Josh Allen vs Patrick Mahomes, the defeat of Aaron Rodgers, another wild comeback by Tom Brady before announcing his retirement, and more. But it all came down to the hometown Rams vs the young scr...

As one of the biggest social media platforms out there, Twitter has faced plenty of controversy. However, for over a decade it's still found its own digital lane. Jack and Kev talk about their experience with it, how the site/app has changed over the years, and the different aspects that really make it what it is. 

In the third installment of the Mystery Box ongoing series, Kev and Jack picked out a few random mini topics to combine. Think of a game focused around letters, think of a specific food chain around chicken, and think of what's arguably the most valuable online resource for information.

We all get our food somewhere. And when you’re getting groceries, if you have a bigger supermarket by you then you’ll probably find yourself there to get most or all of what you need in one consistent spot. But what makes a grocery store good or bad? Jack and Kev talk about their experiences, some specific examples in NY/LA, and the past/present/future of the format.

From style to functionality, glasses can serve a combination of roles. From a regular pair to sunglasses, they can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. But which are the best and worst? Kev and Jack talk about their experience wearing them, any preferences, and where things may be headed.

While streaming for TV/movies has taken over the game over the past decade, and especially the past few years, cable has managed to stick around. This is partially due to certain aspects that work better live, such as sports/news, but how long can it survive on those? Jack and Kev talk about their experiences growing up with cable, the benefits and downsides of streaming coming into play, and pref...

As one of the sports that anyone can really play, as well as one of the limited indoor options for winter, bowling is still alive and rolling. While most people would probably view it as an old school sport, it's also been turning over the years into more of a party-focused activity. Kev and Jack talk about their experiences with it and the different aspects of the game – from the shoes/shirts to...

After recapping a second year of quarantine music through various episodes, now it's time to narrow down to the top pros/cons. Jack and Kev look at the albums that came out in 2021 from the artists or bands they like - and discuss the ones that most delivered or disappointed. 

No place on earth says Christmas like California, right? Between the palm trees and no sign of a snow day in sight, it's certainly not what you usually see in a movie (and from the place that makes movies, that is). Kev and Jack talk about how it feels like in the greater Los Angeles area (including O.C), how it compares to NYC, and what else could possibly be done.

There's certain staples when it comes to toys, such as action figures. But with technology growing more dominant by the decade, the status of toys isn't the same as it used to be. Even in the late '90s and turn of the century, while it may not have been the peak of it, there still was a lot of fun and interesting toys being made. Whether that be Hot Wheels, Tamagotchi, Mighty Beanz, Tech Decks, an...