Welcome to the world where the Geek shall inherit the Earth! 🌟 At 'World Gone Geek: The Podcast is Real', we're on a mission to celebrate and unite the diverse realms of geek culture. From the latest blockbuster movies to cherished classics, from thrilling wrestling matches to epic gaming adventures, we're your ultimate destination for everything geeky, where inclusivity thrives and passions are celebrated. Join us as we smash negativity and gatekeeping, fostering a community where everyone' ...
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Follow the adventures of Jeff, Yuta and Allea as they are thrust back in time to watch classic (and not so classic) films of the 70's and 80's... each episode starts with an audio drama narrative story that thrusts them in and out of the movies they discuss... then join them in studio as they have a good old fashioned discussion of trivia and knowledge about the film... at the end, the narrative continues and they are thrust through time again! What film will they end up in next... and will ...
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"The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." With this iconic sentence, beloved and best-selling author, Stephen King, launched an epic tale that would introduce a vibrant mythos, legendary characters and worlds just adjacent yet connected emphatically to our own. It would span eight original novels, but it would also connect characters and stories in dozens of other books he has written. The Dark Tower is one of the most fascinating and original shared universes i ...
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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 t ...
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Welcome to Geek Responsibly Podcast Hosted by Jenna Wahl! This podcast will explore the intricate world of relationships, the profound body-mind connection, and the journey of trauma healing. I’ve gone through many spiritual, health, and well-being journeys, learned many techniques, read many books, taken courses, received certifications and degrees, and drank the earthiest plants! With these experiences, I want to be able to offer them to you. In hopes that it will help you too. Always Reme ...
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For decades, PlayStation consoles have brought incredible games and unforgettable stories to millions of gamers— and Beyond has been there every step of the way. Join passionate PlayStation experts Max Scoville, Brian Altano, Jada Griffin, and Akeem Lawanson for witty, insightful analysis of the latest PlayStation news, must-play games, and everything coming to PlayStation 5. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of PlayStation, Beyond is your ultimate PlayStation podcast. Beyond ...
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I’m Julie Rose, an author, creator, and enthusiast. I’m insatiably curious about people and the world around us, and absolutely in love with passion and unselfconscious enthusiasm. Every other week, I geek out with someone about the thing that they love. And then I share it with you. Welcome to Love What You Love!
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K Pop Demon Hunters is taking the world by storm, and we're diving right in! This episode is all about exploring the vibrant and quirky world of this pop culture phenomenon that’s not just about catchy tunes but also packs a serious punch with its emotional depth. We chat about everything from the unique blend of K-pop and demon-fighting antics to …
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Episode 509 - What Fictional Food Would You Try IRL?
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1:02:17It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin try to figure out what kind of quests they’d constantly fail at if their life was a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Once they feel like they’ve truly answered this question, Doug shares a little life update following events that happened around the recording of Ep500. The dorks then mo…
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Ghost of Yotei: A Leaner, Meaner Sequel That Doesn't Reinvent Open-World Samurai Games - Beyond 914
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1:13:09Ghost of Yotei isn’t out for a little while, but the reviews are in, and we’re joined by IGN’s Michael Higham to discuss Sucker Punch’s highly anticipated samurai sequel stacks up compared to its predecessor. Ghost of Tsushima was one of the last great first-party exclusives of the PS4 era, but Ghost of Yotei takes full advantage of the PlayStation…
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We Finally Saw Wolverine! Our Sony State of Play September 25 - Beyond 915
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48:52Sony suprised everyone with their September State of Play and Max, Jada, Brian, and Nick broke down every major game announced. Starting off with the first look at the long awaited Marvel's Wolverine, and it didnt dissapoint. Wolverine is definitely earning it's likely M rating, and everyone on the show (espically Jada) was impressed with the small…
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Episode 508 - What if ANIMALS Ruled the World?
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1:01:52It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide if they could know one fact about anyone they just met, what would it be and why would it be helpful. The dorks then move into the main topic, what if animals ruled the world. With the way things are headed, would we be better off with animals ruling? That’s what our hosts ar…
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Borderlands 4 and Battlefield 6 Are Playing it Safe, But Playing to Their Strengths - Beyond 912
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1:22:04This week we’re joined by notorious tie-guy Travis Northup, who just dropped his review of Borderlands 4, and who also went hands on with some large scale maps in Battlefield 6 at a preview event. What do these two games have in common, besides being shooters? They’re both shaping up to be returns-to-form for a couple series that haven’t stuck the …
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Episode 507 - We Created the CRAZIEST Magic Systems
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1:02:39It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin answer the question, if aliens landed tomorrow and asked you to show them around Earth, what would you show them first? Doug would immediately take them to his hometown in Missouri, but not for the reason you might think. Justin, on the other hand, is buying them all a round of Malö…
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25 PlayStation Games Still Coming in 2025 - Beyond 911
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1:21:03The year is far from over, and some of the biggest game releases are still yet to come - so let’s run down 25 games of various shapes, sizes, genres, flavors and configurations that have our attention for one reason or another. From the obvious big sequels like Ghost of Yotei, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, to smaller offb…
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007: First Light Gameplay Reveal Gives us a View To a Killer James Bond Game - Beyond 910
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1:00:38This week we break down Sony's surprise 007 First Light state of play and why the game looks like it's going to be Hitman With a Dash of Uncharted, Sleeping Dogs & GTA. It's been a while since we've had a good 007 game and thats looking to change thanks in part to the game's developers history making the Hitman games (which are basically 007 games …
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LEGO Batman Looks Like The Best Batman Game in Years - Beyond 909
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52:06We’re back from gamescom, jetlagged, but excited to have some new and upcoming games to discuss. Capcom had a solid lineup including Pragmata, which doesn’t put puzzles above shooting, but still has puzzles, and probably isn’t a Mega Man prequel. The Resident Evil Requiem demo we had didn’t blow us away, but it also didn’t show too much, and maybe …
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Episode 506 - Would you survive this scenario?
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1:14:03It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Justin is joined by Mind Gap All-Star, Seth Trammell as Doug takes some well deserved downtime. Justin and Seth kick things off by reflecting on the last time Seth co-hosted the podcast, exactly 100 episodes ago. At the time, Doug and Seth talked about the fact that AI was getting dumber. This time…
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Episode 505 - What If Normal Objects Had an AI Brain?
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1:02:15It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin ponder the question, if their lives had a 'skip intro' button, what mundane, repetitive part would they skip every single time? Doug mentions skipping small talk and this leads the guys into discussing fun, new ways Doug should handle door-to-door sales people moving forward. Our do…
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Episode 504 - The Dark Side of Order: Exploring Lawful Evil Characters
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1:05:03It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin explore the concept of personality types through the lens of food, discussing what type of food they would be and why. The dorks then shift to their main topic, using the D&D alignment chart, they explore the moral complexities of characters like Darth Vader, Dolores Umbridge, Magne…
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Episode 503 - Ranking the Most Traumatizing Kids’ Movie Scenes
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1:07:07It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin explore the weirdest food combinations they secretly love and some of their less savory eating habits. The dorks then delve into their main topic of discussing the most traumatizing scenes from kids’ movies. Some of the films discussed are The Neverending Story, The Lion King, Charl…
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Battlefield 6 Looks Like Donkey Kong Bananza Directed By Michael Bay - Beyond 908
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1:15:37This week, we’re talking about the literally groundbreaking new destruction physics in Battlefield 6, which looks to be almost on par with Donkey Kong Bananza’s smashability, but in an obviously very different way. We’re also chatting with the developers of Ninja Gaiden Ragebound about the throwback platformer’s NES roots, and sharing some of the g…
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Episode 502 - Why Exit Interviews Would Be TERRIFYING For Fictional Characters
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1:00:52It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug is joined by his wonderful wife, Jill, as they consider which fictional universe they’d live in for a year with no consequences. Next, the nerds dive into the whimsical world of fictional exit interviews. From Frodo Baggins' perilous journey to Jason Bourne's identity crisis, they explore what…
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Episode 501 - HR Gone Wild: Workplace Relationships in Fictional Universes
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1:05:36It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin reminisce about the most ridiculous things they believed as kids, the most universal belief being the existence of basement monsters. They then pivot to their main topic, workplace relationships in fictional universes, which was inspired by recent events at a Coldplay concert. The d…
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Fighting Yourself is Fun in Wuchang Fallen Feathers - Beyond 907
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45:07From forgotten peripherals to bizarre trends, we're taking a wild trip through PlayStation's strangest hardware. Plus, Jada shares her early impressions of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. This week we're going retro, weird, and very PlayStation. 00:00 - Intro01:00 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers18:06 - PlayStation’s Best, Worst and Weirdest Experimental Produ…
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Episode 500 - We Survived the Hot Wing Challenge
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51:20It’s time for a very special Mind Gap Podcast; IT’S OUR 500TH EPISODE! This week, Doug and Justin cede control of the show to Mind Gap All-Star, Noah Reno, as the dorks hop into the guest seat. With everyone together, in person at Skelletones in Grand Rapids, Noah takes the guys on a ride that can only be described as a Hot One. Through the course …
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How Does EA's Skate Compare to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 - Beyond 906
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49:12It’s a good time to be a fan of skateboarding video games, between Activision’s remakes fo Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 out now, plus EA’s long-awaited reboot of Skate (Sorry, “skate.”) arriving sometime in the foreseeable future. Nick had a chance to spend a few hours in the open world, and while the free-to-play live-service aspect is rubbing a l…
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Episode 499 - Fictional Sports We’d Be Champions At (or Die Trying)
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1:01:59It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin debate if they’d rather have a time machine or a teleportation device. With as much as they drag time travel on the show, it should be pretty easy to guess which way they lean. The dorks tease the 500th episode and Doug shares some unfortunate news - don’t worry, everyone is alright…
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Ghost of Yotei Looks Like a Bigger, Meaner and Prettier Spin on Tsushima - Beyond 905
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57:41Sucker Punch finally gave us our long-awaited look at Ghost of Yotei in action, and while it’s certainly looking like a gorgeous successor to Tsushima that’ll put the PS5 through its paces, it’s hard not to compare it to one of this year’s other big open-world samurai game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. While there will definitely be some familiar them…
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Episode 498 - Who Are YOU in the Multiverse?
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1:02:22It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin figure out what their kryptonite would be if they were superheroes. Spoiler, spiders and onions are absolutely brought up. The dorks then turn their attention to their main topic: what do their multiverse selves look like? Our hosts dive into how small changes in life choices most d…
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How Can Resident Evil Requiem Keep The Series Fresh After 30 Years? - Beyond 904
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57:39Let’s get this out of the way: we’re happy there’s a new Resident Evil game on the way and we will absolutely be playing it day one. That said, the way Capcom is framing Resident Evil Requiem has us a bit skeptical - especially with them specifically bringing up the fact that Leon Kennedy (supposedly) isn’t in it. We discuss how Resident Evil’s lat…
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Episode 497 - To reboot or not, that is the question
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1:06:08It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Justin is joined by Mind Gap All-Star, Chris Vellucci! The guys kick things off by deciding what they’d change if they could redesign the human body. After hearing their ideas, we can all be thankful they weren’t in charge of the original design. The dorks move onto their main topic of reboots. The…
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Death Stranding 2: Weird, Confusing and a Technical Masterpiece - Beyond 903
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1:03:28Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is finally almost here, and as one of 2025’s few big PlayStation exclusives, you can see why a lot of PS5 owners would be excited for this one. This week, we’re joined by Simon Cardy, who reviewed DS2 for IGN, to discuss the many things it does right, whether or not that’s enough to win over folks who didn’t live the…
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Episode 496 - The Best Fictional Jobs (And Why They’d Suck in Real Life)
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1:06:07It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin figure out what useless, but highly entertaining, survival skill they’d bring to the zombie apocalypse. Once they’ve fully proven themselves useless, the dorks turn their attention to the main topic: the best fictional jobs…and why they’d suck in real life. They explore jobs such as…
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Sony Hints At PlayStation 6, Knows Most Players Aren’t Into Cloud Gaming - Beyond 902
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1:06:23The PlayStation 6 is still a long ways off, but Sony acknowledged they’re pushing the platform forward and exploring new ways for us to engage with it, but they’re well aware that streaming games from the cloud isn’t how most of us play our games. The PlayStation Portal might seem to suggest that’s the direction the company is taking things, but un…
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Episode 495 - Childhood Board Games Reimagined as Horror Films
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1:02:07It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Noah Reno is back again to chat with Doug about what underrated piece of media they wish more people talked about. Next, the dorks have fun discussing how to reimagine childhood board games as horror films. Candyland is pitched as eating the sugary characters to survive. Chutes and Ladders becomes …
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Resident Evil Requiem: New Details on Gameplay, Setting, Characters & More - Beyond 901
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1:24:58Resident Evil Requiem (or Resident Evil 9, RE9uiem, or whatever we’re supposed to call it) got an official reveal during Summer Game Fest 2025, and shortly after that, a select few people got to play a demo behind closed doors. IGN’s Matt Kim was one of those lucky people, so he stopped by to tell us about the game’s newest features. There’s option…
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Let's Play The Ultimate PlayStation 4 Game Show, Wheel of PS4-tune! - Beyond 900
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27:30It's our 900th episode! And we're at IGN Live! So, in honor of this momentous occasion, we invented a whole game show: Wheel of PS4-tune! Why? Because it was a good title. So, all the questions are about Sony's last console generation, its hardware, games, and so on. How well do Brian and Jada know deep-cut PlayStation 4-centric trivia? How are the…
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Episode 494 - If You Were the Villain, How Would You Win?
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1:07:38It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin talk about, potentially for the second time, what they’d do if they were invisible for 24 hours. Did they land on the same antics as the first time they discussed this? Obviously they have no idea, but if you remember please let them know! The guys then move on to their main topic: …
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007 First Light, Marvel Tokon, Silent Hill f and More From Sony's Summer State of Play - Beyond 899
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54:26On this very special episod eof Podcast Beyond, Max, Brian, and Jada are joined by John Davison to react to the latest PlayStation State of Play where Sony showed off a ton of games. This episodes highlights were the reveal of the new James Bond game from IO Interactve, 007 First Light, and the Arc System Works Marvel themed fighter MARVEL Tōkon: F…
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Episode 493 - The Ultimate Crossover: Which Universes Should Collide?
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1:03:58It’s time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin share some of their weirdest dreams. Fair warning…it gets weird and they likely should seek professional help. Justin then tells Doug about the pure madness that are melatonin-induced dreams and Doug shudders to think about where his already bonkers dreams would go if he took the sl…
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