Best Geek Shenanigans Podcasts (2024)

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Tetris Wrapping, LAPD vs MRI, ISS Leaking Air, Contrail Shenanigans GIS860 22:14

3h ago22:14

22:14

RobChrisRob battled technical difficulties for a somewhat abbreviated broadcast where we talked about an unexploded WW2 era bomb that exploded under a Japanese runway, the ISS has admitted that it sprung a leak in 2019 that has been growing ever since, a kid finally wrapped tetris's level counter back to level 1, LGR is on hiatus due to hurricane d…

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Episode 462 - Hobby horsing is a sport; change my mind 59:14

1h ago59:14

59:14

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin explore the idea of how many episodes you need to give a new show before giving up on it and how much your mood can affect your enjoyment of a show. The conversation shifts to Doug's recent trip to San Francisco, where he shares his experiences and impressions of the city. The dorks…

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Xitter Devaluation, Happy 100th Jimmy Carter, 23andMe on the block, Ending the Super Hero(tm) GIS859 33:49

4d ago33:49

33:49

RobChrisRob picked up right where they left off to talk about the USPTO finally killing the joint DC/Marvel trademark over 'Super Hero', the fact that 23andMe is on the auction block means millions of people's DNAs is for sale, Fidelity cut their valuation of their investment in xitter by 79% since elno took over, Big Foot Conferences, Library Truc…

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Episode 461 - Workplace shenanigans 1:05:21

8d ago1:05:21

1:05:21

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Justin is joined by Mind Gap all-star Sam Koch, while Doug prices out boats for his next big investment. Sam and Justin share some of their funniest and most memorable stories from work that include a very drunken employee, an incident involving unwelcome spittle, and fabricated stories they’ve con…

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LEGO Turing Machine, Cards Against Elno, Nazca AI, Agatha Something Something GIS858 39:34

8d ago39:34

39:34

RobChrisRob unified once again to talk through a working LEGO turing machine on the ideas website that I'm sure we'll never see into production, the russian drone shot down over Ukraine with a Starlink antenna, Elno dumping space trash on Cards Against Humanity's property, AI discovering new Nazca lines, the WordPress drama, OpenAI Shenanigans, and…

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Pokepatents, Glass Antenna, Secret Satellites, Mulaney Roasts Dreamforce GIS857 23:23

13d ago23:23

23:23

RobChrisRob returned from abroad to talk about the Nintendo Pocketpair lawsuit, using Glass as an Antenna, photographing secret satellites, Mulaeny's roast of the AF at Dreamforce, and relatively little else... Join our discord to talk along or the Subreddit where you will find all the linkshttps://discord.gg/YZMTgpyhBhttps://www.reddit.com/r/TacoZ…

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Episode 460 - Are you ready for Professor AI? 59:15

15d ago59:15

59:15

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin answer which Hogwarts house they would belong to. Doug gives Justin an answer that kicks off a world building exercise that no one asked for. Once the dorks recover, they talk about how Australian super-fan, Jarryd, spent a week with Doug while on a tour of the Midwest. The guys ref…

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Pseudo CGI, Voyager's Thrust, Volumetric Doom, Inspirational Carpet Gis856 36:00

18d ago36:00

36:00

RobChrisRob linked up to talk about Pseudo-CGI in films like Escape from Mew York & Max Headroom, the engineering keeping Voyager thrusters firing, Doom played on a Volumetric Display, the 2024 Ig Nobels, Otter Attacks, the carpet at at seattle's airport, and of course the Dragon Con carpet that inspired much cosplay…

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James Earl Jones, Raygun Ranked #1, Uncrewed Starliner's Return, My Little Pony or Gangster? GIS855 28:55

25d ago28:55

28:55

RobChrisRob reunited at last to talk about the Starliner's uneventful albeit uncrewed return to earth, the death of legendary actor James Earl Jones, Michael Crichton's widow suing Max over a doctor show that stars an ER actor, Raygun officially ranked #1 for the b-girl world rankings, the Florida IT company that accidentally hired a North Korean h…

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Episode 459 - Click here to not get scammed! 1:04:28

29d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss whether they would take a guaranteed $1Million or flip a coin for the chance to win $1Billion, exploring the psychology behind risk-taking and the value of money. The dorks shift the conversation to personal hygiene habits and how they’ve changed based on different living ar…

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Episode 458 - Chick-fil-A enters the streaming wars 1:13:12

1M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss what they’d do if they won the lottery and Practical Doug shows up in force. The dorks then share their experiences with door-to-door solicitors and brainstorm ways to counteract the sales pitches. The conversation moves on to Chick-fil-A’s decision to start its own streamin…

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Episode 457 - Dogfooding and other gross corporate buzzwords 1:08:32

1M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin share which YouTube channel they’d subscribe to if they were only allowed to subscribe to one for the rest of their lives. The dorks shift the conversation to the grossness that are corporate buzzwords and Doug quizzes Justin on a few newer ones. Our guys then pivot to a story about…

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Episode 456 - Raw dogging your next flight 1:10:47

2M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss their favorite moments of the 2024 Summer Olympics and the increase in the number of streaming options to watch the games. The conversation then shifts to the new viral challenge of “raw dogging” a flight, which involves putting down all forms of entertainment and sitting in…

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Episode 455 - What would you do for a gold medal? 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss what their dogs might say if they could talk. The dorks then discuss when lying is acceptable; for example, to protect someone’s emotional well-being. Our guys then turn their attention to the Olympics and specifically the triathlon happening in the river Seine, aka Poop Riv…

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Episode 454 - Robert Downey Jr. Is Doctor Doom 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss whether soup is something you eat or drink before segueing into the news of Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play Doctor Doom. The dorks weigh in on how they think the Russo brothers are going to pull this off, if it’s a good casting decision, …

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Episode 453 - Hello Kitty Is Gaslighting Us 1:01:32

2M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss which non-traditional phone apps they can’t live without and the social anxiety that comes along with paying in cash. The conversation shifts to the revelation that Hello Kitty is not a cat but, in fact, a little girl. The dorks move on to talk about a robot with a face made…

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Episode 452 - P**ping in Pringles cans with Potionseller 1:04:00

3M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin are joined by Austen Reno and Andy Morris of the band Potionseller! The guys kick things off by sharing the best excuses they’ve heard or used for being late. They then discuss Potionseller’s new EP titled When They Get Old (go listen to it now!), their experience recording it, and …

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Episode 451 - The Butthole Margarita Controversy 1:02:29

3M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug is joined by the wonderful Noah Reno to talk about which fictional universe they would want to live in, the viral sensation of Hailey Welch, the “Hawk Tuah” girl, and the wild controversy surrounding a video of a man pouring margaritas into a woman’s butt at a Mexican restaurant. Things are wr…

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Episode 450 - Could BBQ sauce replace coffee? 1:09:13

3M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss their irrational fears and how these fears may have been formed during their childhoods. Doug rails on the overuse of the word “dozen” before the dorks throw their full-throated support behind the Oxford comma. Our heroes then shift their attention to the new Five Hour Energ…

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Episode 449 - Social media is the One Ring 1:04:57

3M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss which movies they wish they could watch again for the first time and how, if it weren’t for nostalgia, the adult versions of us may not have approved of our favorite childhood films. The conversation shifts to the slippery slope of becoming social media famous and how Doug b…

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Episode 448 - Gen-Z Doesn’t Want To Drive 1:05:31

4M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss their dream and nightmare proposal scenarios, the declining trend of Gen-Z getting their driver's licenses, and the preference for ankle socks over crew socks. Doug also shares his preference for practicality and comfort when it comes to shoes and his reluctance to own multi…

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ON THE SLY - High-Powered Workforce 45:54

4M ago45:54

45:54

Hey Nerdherd, Jess here, On The Sly, a new "Mini" episode we will be doing once in while. I sat down on my own recently and did a little solo project without the other nerds, SHHH. Thought I would pass on some of my wisdom that I recently was tasked with for a interview and hopefully inspire some other leaders. Reach out and touch one of the nerds …

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Episode 447 - Tacos are legally sandwiches 1:09:38

4M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin share what they do to cope when they get really low in life before chatting about creators who are angry at their followers for not engaging with their content. The dorks then dive into the legal standing of tacos and burritos and they are now officially considered sandwiches. The n…

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Episode 446 - When all the Dougs and Justins meet in one place… 1:05:29

4M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug shares his thoughts on his recent trip to Seattle, the dorks discuss why summer may be the best season, and Doug tells Justin all about his current cicada experience. Next, the nerds chat about how a bunch of Kyles met up in Kyle, TX to beat a world record before discussing what it would be li…

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Episode 445 - Calling the cops on cicadas! 1:08:03

4M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

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…

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Episode 444 - Are you an a**hole tourist? 1:03:52

5M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss minor details in movies that bug them as well as the importance of being considerate and respectful when traveling and the negative impact of tourism on local communities. The dorks chat about a town in Japan that is building a big screen to block the view of Mount Fuji in o…

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Big Data - Darn, even internet cookies made me gain weight 1:04:59

5M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Today we sit down and discuss the modern world of Data and analytics. Where does all my information go? Who has access to it? How much data is there in the world? We try to make sense of some the recent news, like the Cambridge Analytica scandal. We try to resurrect the ghost of Tim and generally just have a good time hanging out. Unraveling the Ca…

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Episode 443 - Are horny movies making a comeback? 1:01:57

5M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin chat about their fruit preferences and their experiences with escape rooms. The nerds then chat about the success of the movie Challengers and whether horny movies are making a comeback. They discuss the changing attitudes towards sex in movies, the role of intimacy coordinators, pl…

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Episode 442 - Learning about dumb new conspiracies 1:10:38

5M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin discuss what position they would want their skeleton to be found in a post nuclear world and why you should watch My Hero Academia. The nerds then talk about how depressing Joe Rogan’s podcast has become, the fake nuclear test conspiracy, and Doug shares his brand new conspiracy abo…

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