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 67 - Fall and Winter Movie Preview
With the movie industry's blockbuster season deep in the rearview mirror for 2016, Justin and Doug take a look at the upcoming movie releases with hopes of some fine entertainment. The duo give their…
Episode 66 - Election Hangover with Jill Cochrane
Human resources manager, 90s rap aficionado, and great friend Jill Cochrane was gracious enough to spend time with Justin and Doug this week to talk about the 2016 presidential election. Everyone and…
Episode 65 - Cyber Attacks
Doug and Justin get together this week to talk about the cyber attack on Dyn servers in the previous weeks which caused several prominent websites to go down. This was a special day for Justin and hi…
Episode 64 - Being Lawfully Good with Anthony LeBlanc
Anthony LeBlanc joins the podcast this week! Anthony is a comedian, writer, former Second City Mainstage performer, resident Second City director, and fellow nerd. Naturally, he fits in well with Jus…
Episode 63 - Scariest Moments of Our Lives with Drew Dull
Longtime friend of the show and connoisseur of all things Halloween related, Drew Dull is back to talk with Doug and Justin about the scariest moments in their lives. The three amigos discuss a myria…
Episode 62 - The Hurricane Matthew Conspiracy
This week Justin and Doug dig into the recent conspiracy theory that the data and coverage of hurricane Matthew was overstated as a means to promote the climate change agenda. This leads down a rabbi…
Episode 61 - Leaving a Legacy with Matt Baker
Stand up comedian, improviser, and rap artist Matt Baker joins Doug and Justin to talk about leaving a legacy. Things start off with Justin and Matt teaching Doug the difference between rap and hip-h…
Episode 60 - The Election and Government with Dylan Shearer
Comedian, fellow podcaster, history buff, and owner/founder of the internet magazine, The Blowhard, Dylan Shearer stopped by to chat with Doug and Justin about the 2016 presidential election. The thr…
Episode 59 - Movie Breakdown: Predestination
Doug finally convinced Justin to sit down and watch the movie Predestination and break it down. Obviously, there are massive spoilers here, so go watch the movie first. Doug and Justin discuss what t…
Episode 58 - Casting Choices with Shelby Quinn
Comedian and writer Shelby Quinn visited the podcast to talk about casting choices in movies today. The trio start out discussing the good and bad tendencies of TV shows today. Doug brings up the col…
Episode 57 - Patriotism with Jess DeBacco
Very funny comedian and writer Jess DeBacco joins Justin and Doug this week to talk about patriotism in America. Jess tells a great story about moving to Chicago and getting a job as a census taker. …
Episode 56 - Masculinity with Rance Rizzutto
Improv teacher, performer, and theater owner Rance Rizzutto joins Justin and Doug this week at the iO Theater in Chicago to talk about masculinity in society. Rance gives some insight as to the types…
Episode 55 - Best and Worst Movie Special Effects with Pam Austria
Pam Austria joins Justin and Doug this week to talk about some of the best and worst special effects in movies. Pam shares some great stories from working as Production Assistant and Visual Effects C…
Episode 54: Designer Babies with Carly Heiser
Improviser and writer Carly Heiser came by to chat with Doug and Justin about editing your baby’s genes, implanting technology into your brain to enhance your abilities, and using synthetic blood. Th…
Episode 53 - VHS, Vinyl, and Musical Plagiarism with Colby Robinson
Musician, nerd, and vinyl record seller Colby Robinson stops by the podcast to talk about a slew of topics with Doug and Justin. Colby and Doug reminisce about their regrettable lyrics for one of the…
Episode 52 - Online Responsibility with Chelsea Dàvid
We're one year old!! To celebrate, actor, comedian, and dancer Chelsea Dàvid visited the podcast to talk to Justin and Doug about our behavior online and how much we should be held accountable for ou…
Episode 51 - The DC Extended Universe with Rob Ballmaier
DC super-fan and good friend of the podcast, Rob Ballmaier returns to Mind Gap to atone for predicting the success of Batman v Superman on Episode 32 and to help Justin and Doug break down what the D…
Episode 50 - Jason Bourne Movie Breakdown with Milos Stevanovic
Podcaster and bartender Milos Stevanovic visited Mind Gap once again and this time it was to chat with Doug and Justin about the new Jason Bourne movie that’s hitting theaters July 29. The three hero…
Episode 49 - Violence in Entertainment: How are we affected? with Maggie Smith
Comedian, writer, and actress Maggie Smith joins Justin and Doug to discuss whether violence in entertainment has a negative effect on society. Once Doug and Justin finish comparing themselves to Dis…
Episode 48 - Thoughts, Prayers, and Pokemon Go
Justin and Doug fly solo this week and begin by briefly talking about stand-up comedian Jim Jefferies’ newest special, Freedumb and then talk about how society seems obsessed with hopping online afte…