Mind Gap

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For years Doug Cochrane and Justin Strandlund have been good friends and frequent improv partners. They share a love of debating any topic, although their discussions usually come back around to two things: movies and space. Their most infamous debate involved a 2 hour discussion (while at work) about the actual possibility of time travel and it's potential ramifications on mankind; this included a full diagram drawn on a wall-sized whiteboard. Time well spent. MindGap is what happens when they sit together in front of a microphone and press record.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mind Gap episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mind Gap for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mind Gap episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Episode 363 - One Year of Fitness

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09/19/22 • 94 min

We’re back again with another episode of Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin start by discussing some of the spicy comments they received from last week’s episode (thanks for the engagement!).

The dorks then talk about their one year anniversary of starting strength training including a fitness update from Doug and Justin, how bad form will wreck your body, their current expectations on their body image, plus what’s changed most for Justin, and some of Doug’s biggest wins so far.

The heroes talk about how to stay motivated, Doug fills Justin in on his daily routine, and they talk about their relationship with food. This devolves into a debate about whether or not Cheerios are a healthy food as well as a deep discussion about milk preferences.

Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug segment featuring a fan question about roundabouts.

Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!

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Episode 420 - The Empire was full of bad managers

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11/20/23 • 92 min

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss their favorite mythological animals, celebrate 400 subscriptions on YouTube, and give a shout out to November being Men’s Health Awareness Month. Next, Doug talks about how his daughter is getting funnier, which leads to the dorks telling each other jokes, and Doug ultimately sharing a revelation he’s had about the Star Wars franchise: the Empire was full of bad managers. The nerds talk about bad managers in real life, why companies shouldn’t force employees back into the office, and the benefits of working in an office.

Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about a man who decided to go against his late grandfather’s dying wishes and sold his home.

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Episode 445 - Calling the cops on cicadas!

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05/27/24 • 68 min

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, while Doug is on the run from an infamous airplane manufacturer due to some information he stumbled across, Justin welcomes his co-host for the week, Chris Vellucci! Justin and Chris kick things off debating if it’d be better to live underwater or in space. Once that’s settled, the nerds talk about the confusion cicadas are causing in a South Carolina county that lead to residents lodging noise complaints with the sheriff's office. The guys then discuss a proposed Silicon Valley secession and the idea of creating a tech-governed city.

Things are wrapped up with another round of Movie Plots in 5 Words, where Chris does surprisingly well for his first time playing.

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Episode 427 - What would you change about your genes?

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01/15/24 • 75 min

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss the gym activity from the “new year, new me” crowd and whether it bothers them. Justin quizzes Doug on what “PSL” stands for and Doug gives an update on the recent absence of the Video Game live stream and how he’s becoming more interested in horror games. Next, the dorks discuss the recent FDA approval of the CRISPR gene editing technique to treat Sickle Cell disease and ask themselves, if they could edit any gene, which would it be and why? Doug talks about all of the different goblins he plays at home before the nerds dive into the recent story about a man who was injured due to an exploding toilet at a Dunkin’.

Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for not paying for the dental costs of a child who hurt their tooth on a macadamia nut.

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Episode 428 - So Microsoft Excel is an ESport?

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01/22/24 • 75 min

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss the strangest thing they’ve ever eaten, Doug’s continued disgusts for onions, and how he’s obtained a sourdough starter, which means his bread quest can continue. Next, the dorks talk about replaying old video games like the original Legend of Zelda and why tabletop games are so cool and make them happy. The heroes then dive into the world of the Microsoft Excel World Championships and ask themselves, what is an esport?

Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for wanting their partner to be with them for a doctor’s appointment instead of going on a snowboarding trip.

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Episode 364 - Open Cameras, Instagram, & Posting Videos Without Consent

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09/26/22 • 85 min

We’re back again for another episode of Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin chat about YouTube overcoming Twitch for live streams, give a shoutout to Ritchie from You Haven’t Heard This Music Productions, recap the video game stream featuring Rifftrax: The Game and Justin shares all the info for the funding of his first feature film, Love & Improv. The dorks then talk about Dries Depoorter’s AI project called The Follower, which uses open cameras and AI to find how an Instagram photo is taken. A fan in the chat compels Doug to consider how to prep his daughter for the internet. Doug shares stories about helping his daughter with homework for the first time, how he’s prepping to have tough conversations about the USA’s complicated history, and how she loves reading his comics. This leads into a discussion from Jules Terpak about how popular “influencers'' can wreck normal people’s lives by posting potentially inflammatory videos online without consent.

Things are wrapped up with another segment of Anime Out of Context featuring part 3 of Bastard!!.

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Episode 358 - The Sandman on Netflix & Fake Human Meat Burgers

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08/16/22 • 76 min

This week, Doug talks about his recent trip to visit Justin and all the things they got up to in Grand Rapids. The dorks then do a SPOILER FREE review of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman adaptation now available on Netflix and talk about the fake human meat burgers from European company Oumph! Things are wrapped up with a new Ask Practical Doug segment featuring a fan submitted question about a surgeon signing his name on a patient’s liver.

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Episode 426 - It's about to get weird with Steamboat Willie

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01/08/24 • 81 min

Happy new year from Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin admit how much they miss recording in the same room together. Then, the dorks talk about big plans to make soup from scratch before they chat about the Christmas gifts they got. Doug tells a story about being shamed for not knowing who Dick Clark was and then the sweaty boys chat about Justin joining a gym and gym culture. The nerds dig into the news about Disney’s Steamboat Willie going into public domain and how bonkers copyright law is and whether it limits creativity.

Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for opening a fake gift for Christmas.

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Episode 429 - Exploring the AI George Carlin stand-up special

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01/29/24 • 90 min

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Justin asks Doug about the last thing he did for the first time, Doug tells a feel good gym story, then the dorks talk about people at the gym who seemingly try to get noticed by either dancing, singing, or grunting. Next, the nerds dive into the cringy WebMD video that demanded employees come back to the office, or else. Then, the heroes give their thoughts on the recent AI George Carlin stand-up special that was created by Dudesy. This leads to the boys pontificating about the future of AI in art and how it could possibly dilute creativity.

Things are wrapped up with another Ask Practical Doug, where Doug and Justin answer an AITA question from Reddit about whether or not someone was the bad guy for demanding that their partner pay them back for something they gave away without their permission.

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Episode 383 - 300 Subs, Inventing a New Improv Game, & Bad Customer Service Stories

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02/06/23 • 87 min

We’re back again for another episode of Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin celebrate surpassing 300 subscribers on YouTube! Thanks to everyone who has liked, subscribed, commented, and consumed our content. WE LOVE YOU!

Doug talks about the fun weekend he had with his daughter which involved making a blueberry cobbler, homemade vanilla ice cream, playing Civilization 6, and watching all of the MCU movies from the beginning. Doug describes the new improv game he and his daughter invented and how he gave her the opportunity to say a swear word without any consequences. The nerds then discuss the shift from child to peer with their parents and having ideological differences with family. The dorks then talk about some of their worst experiences working in customer service

Things are wrapped up with another segment of Guess in 10: Marvel edition, where Justin and Doug go head-to-head trying to guess a Marvel character in 10 questions or less. Who will win this week: Doug or Justin?

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How many episodes does Mind Gap have?

Mind Gap currently has 470 episodes available.

What topics does Mind Gap cover?

The podcast is about Geek, Graphic, Acting, Society & Culture, Video, Comic, Games, Youtube, Nerd, Music, Theater, Funny, Improv, Humor, Comedy, Podcasts, Books, Movies, Internet, Tv, Theatre and Novel.

What is the most popular episode on Mind Gap?

The episode title 'Episode 363 - One Year of Fitness' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mind Gap?

The average episode length on Mind Gap is 77 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mind Gap released?

Episodes of Mind Gap are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Mind Gap?

The first episode of Mind Gap was released on Aug 21, 2015.

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