The Gates of Shel
In the year of our lord 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic forces the entire world indoors, two boys dedicate their solitude to the study of Young Sheldon, like monks during the plague. Jack Storbeck and Aubtin Heydari (and featured guests) watch every episode of the smash hit comedy and discuss life, the universe, existence, and Sheldon.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2020
Ep. 13 - Imagine There's No Sheldon (w/ Kuba Soltysiak)
This extra special episode features a panel of celebrity guests and fellow Sheldon lovers Mark Wahlberg, Al Pacino, JFK, Sylvester Stallone, Quentin Tarantino, along with comedian Kuba Soltysiak who …
Ep. 12 - Shelaburger (w/ Marge Glaser)
Guest starring friend of the pod and Texas expert/expat Marge Glaser, the boys dive deep into the inevitability of Sheldon's parents divorce, Hollywood execs eating habits, the impending loss of the …
Ep. 11 - Shelentology (w/ Emily Halaka)
Sheldon takes us to CHURCH as we're joined by friend of the pod and talented artist Emily Halaka joins us to discuss Dungeons and Dragons, religious conversion, world religions (including one that is…
Ep. 10 - SubSheldean Homesick Blues (w/ Luke Gibson)
This week's episode features filmmaker Luke Gibson and covers a wide range of topics, everything from private school vs public school, 'elite' dating apps, whether it's worse to be in love with a mur…
Ep. 9 - The Lord is My Shelpherd (w/ George Dulcich)
Jack and Aubtin are joined by comedian George Dulcich to discuss the ethics of cheating, Texas football culture, how to properly tell a lie, and what the other people being crucified with Jesus must …
Ep. 8 - Ground Control to Major Shel
Jack and Aubtin are just vibing this episode reflecting on patricide, CBS budget restraints, lazy plots, Dennis Prager's views on sex, rocket launches, and losing your virginity to astronauts.
Ep. 7 - Shel's Kitchen (w/ Wally Baram)
This week the boys are joined by comedian Wally Baram (T/IG: @wallybaram) to discuss brisket, white people, in-law dynamics, placentas, and bat soup as the tension between Meemaw and Bill Pondy hits …
Ep. 6 - Ziggy Sheldust (w/ Sabrina Brennan)
The boys are joined by comedian Sabrina Brennan (The Matriarchy, SF Sketchfest) to talk astrophysics, Elon Musk, celibacy, using Zantac for sex, RadioShack, and deep dives into whether Young Sheldon …
Ep. 5 - Shelmet to Shelmet Contact (w/ Will Drogt)
The Shel Boys are confronted with the perils of clout sharking, football, coronavirus conspiracy theories, brain geniuses, Georgie's future public indecency and Meemaw's potential criminal past with …
Ep. 4 - Asphyxi-Sheldon (w/ Jake Rush)
Jack and Aubtin are joined by comedian Jake Rush (@iamjakerush) to talk mortality, childhood trauma, food fears, unhappy marriages, and corduroy as our savior Sheldon survives a bout with death.
Ep. 3 - Shel's Bells (w/ Kirsten Walz)
Our first guest Kirsten Walz (@groovyweenie on twitter and @kirstenwalz on insta) joins us to talk mortality, meemaws, loveless marriages, and a life of crime.
Ep. 2 - Shelshock
Sheldon finally makes a friend while Jack and Aubtin discuss Vietnam, racism, illegitimate children, and Bill Ponderosa.
Ep. 1 - Welcome to Shel
Our pilot on the pilot, we begin our descent into Shel, talk coronavirus, first impressions, Texas, and our god-King Sheldon.