Mind Gap
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 76 minutes
- Episodes
- 506
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Episode 106 - The Movie Industry with Chris Charles
Chris Charles, filmmaker and co-founder of Cyntax Sportswear, joins Justin and Doug to talk about some of Chris’ favorite movie making moments, how distribution deals work, and the state of the movie…
Episode 105 - Cyborgs and Grinders
This week, Justin and Doug discuss the idea of cyborgs and how people are installing technology into their bodies to enhance their experiences. The dorks discuss the pros and cons of these type of up…
Episode 104 - A Celebration of Two Years
Doug and Justin celebrate two years of Mind Gap Podcast episodes! They take a moment to reflect on some of their favorite moments on the podcast before the nerds discuss outdoor music festivals, enti…
The Best of Mind Gap - Vol. 1
In honor of our 2 year anniversary, we've put together some of our favorite moments on the show so far. Thank you so much for your support. We're looking forward to another 2 years of falling headfir…
Episode 103 - Fan Fiction Ideas
Doug starts this week off talking about how he spaced out during a meeting and thought about how if all of the insects in the world united, humans would be screwed. Justin offers his counterpoint. Do…
Episode 102 - Anger Issues and Arguments
This week Justin and Doug kick things off with a scientific discussion about how sex positions were invented. The conversation shifts gears as the guys share their experiences of homeless people in C…
Episode 101 - Comedy, Iliza Shlesinger, and Tomi Lahren with Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.
This week Doug and Justin are joined once again by stand-up comedian and teacher, Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. to chat about some great things. The dorks start by chatting about what it’s like to be a teache…
Episode 100 - Death Note and Justice
This week, Doug and Justin talk about the new Netflix movie Death Note coming out on Aug. 25. The movie is an adaptation of an anime of the same name and the two dorks discuss the fan reaction to the…
Episode 99 - YouTube Problems
This week, Justin and Doug talk about their 4th of July vacations and Justin brings up a Playstation 2 incident that happened in Doug’s family years ago. The dorks then discuss some issues with YouTu…
Episode 98 - The Wonderful World with Chris Vellucci
Chris Vellucci of The Chris and Matt Show returns to the podcast! The dorks chat about the powers of perception, whether national and state borders are archaic, states seceding from the US, and some…
Episode 97 - Super Fan Wain Parham
At long last, Mind Gap Podcast super fan Wain Parham joins Justin and Doug this week and it is a doozy! Wain sets a new standard by bringing Justin and Doug a gift, he explains why church music is so…
Episode 96 - Evergreen State College
This week, Doug helps Justin deal with a caffeine crash as he consumed an inordinate amount of coffee throughout the day, which leads the two to talk about how caffeine affects them. The dorks then d…
Episode 95 - Burritos and Cultural Appropriation
This week Doug and Justin start out trading stories where they inappropriately misspoke at work. Justin discusses his plans for how he will handle his poop cycle when he runs the Chicago marathon. Th…
Episode 94 - What Makes A Good Character
Doug and Justin spent the first few minutes getting excited for their upcoming 104th episode and marginally less excited for their 100th. The heroes then use the show The Last Kingdom as a jumping of…
Episode 93 - Perception Becomes Reality
Doug gets excited to explain grassy waterways and trade secrets to Justin. Doug then decides to vent some frustration with some police officers looking unprofessional in the subway. The dorks wander …
Episode 92 - Consuming Media as a Parent (And Other Things)
This week Justin and Doug talk about stand-up comic Bill Burr and how he goes about experience life to generate comedic material. Doug talks about how being a parent affects his consumption of movies…
Episode 91 - The StumbleUpon Adventure
This week Justin and Doug head on an internet adventure through StumbleUpon. Using the StumbleUpon website, the dorks wander through the world wide web to see what they can find to talk about. Such t…
Episode 90 - Industry Automation and a Universal Wage
This week the conversation starts off with Justin excitedly telling Doug about a hashtag he finds very clever, #SkepticalLyrics, but Doug is slow to jump on the bandwagon. This leads the guys to remi…
Episode 89 - Being Young, Legion, and Regrets
Doug and Justin talk about being young and doing dangerous things and what we learned from those moments. Doug gets excited and sweaty talking about FXX’s X-Men TV show Legion. Spoiler alert, he thin…
Episode 88 - The Education System and PC Culture
Dave Cochrane is back on the podcast! This time, Dave, Doug, and Justin talk about their Junior High experience, coaching, teaching, and how to be a good leader. Dave voices his disdain for Jane Eyre…