Pros And Cons

While a lot of people fly or drive somewhere to go on vacation, there are some who decide to hit the sea instead. Cruises are a popular way to have a different type of experience while sailing around, even stopping at different places while on the go. But the question is: are they fun or lame? Kev and Jack talk about a recent experience Kev had on one, all the options there are to keep you entertained, some of the hidden downsides, and how that made an impact on the final verdict.

In a new installment of breaking down new music, Jack and Kev look at a selection of albums and EPs released from May through mid August 2022. Selects from bigger artists, like Drake & Beyonce’s dance albums, to up-and-coming musicians who should be on your radar.

The second check-in episode of the season unfortunately happens as the Yankees are going through an extended rough stretch, following an incredible start to the year initially. Kev and Jack talk about everything that’s been going wrong, how the trade deadline went, what could be changed, and vent about the state of the team overall. Plus, a brief look around the league (including Tatis, Pujols, Julio) and some early predictions for the playoffs and World Series ahead.

It’s constantly around us, but we don’t always think about the designs of the buildings and other structures that impact our environments. Jack and Kev talk about their entry-level interest in architecture, observations on different cities usage, specific pro/con buildings, the few “names” in the field, and how it impacted other people like Virgil Abloh in his work. 

After having success for a while as the OG leader of the streaming era, Netflix now is losing tons of subscribers and not having as many hits as they used to. With the release of the latest season of Stranger Things, and that show coming to an end soon, the future is arguably more unclear than ever. Kev and Jack talk about the red envelope days, it being as a platform for other network shows, the creation and development of Netflix Originals over time, and how everything has changed in recent years.

The way you decide to take photos can go many ways. Of course, most people just casually use their phones. And to be fair, the quality (especially iPhones) has really gone up to a high level in recent years. But if you’re not looking for something too clean, too digital, you might be someone who’s interested in shooting film. The format has continued to grow in popularity in recent years again and is having a resurgence. Jack and Kev talk about their experiences with it as part of their photography. It has many cons, but shooting film also brings out something special and different. *(As a reminder, the show is now running bi-weekly going forward)

As the show transitions to a bi-weekly schedule now, it was only fitting to talk about the idea of summer vacation. Mainly focusing on the time as a kid and throughout the time in-between the school years, Kev and Jack discuss their experiences over the years. Whether it be camp, summer school, traveling, going to baseball games, being hot in the NYC subway, and some other warm weather activities. See you every other week, from now on, for new P&C episodes! Full ep’s of past topics from the archive mentioned: Summer School: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/summer-school/id1450368529?i=1000480955275 Camp: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/camp/id1450368529?i=1000446883086 Summer Desserts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/summer-desserts/id1450368529?i=1000487173787 Fireworks: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fireworks/id1450368529?i=1000483489811

As a style of clothing that started in the ‘90s and became more and more popular over time, streetwear brings in all sorts of elements from skateboarding to hip hop. Jack and Kev talk about their experience getting into it when younger, SoHo as a central location to see different stores, and how it’s now evolved over time – especially following the efforts of (RIP) Virgil Abloh in pushing it to a more luxury and high end space in more recent years. From brands like Stüssy to Aimé Leon Dore, it's not only t-shirt graphics anymore that make it up.

In the fourth installment of the Mystery Box ongoing series, Kev and Jack pick out a few assorted mini topics to combine. Think of a set of now-outdated forms of media and communication, including one that might show up to your doorstep and one that you might display on your wall.

As a company with a lot of projects, apps, and hardware – it can be hard to even keep up with all Google does. Jack and Kev break down a bunch of the elements: Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Drive/Docs, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Google Chrome, Google Flights – the list goes on. Does Google do a good job, or do they try to do too much?

Some call it the most important meal of the day, some don't care for it at all. Whether you eat it or not, breakfast can set the tone for the day. Kev and Jack talk about different types of options such as cereal, pastries, bagels, more traditional choices (eggs, pancakes, etc), and some of the other random routes you can go.

As die-hard Yankees fans who grew up right near the stadium in The BX, it’s only right to start an occasional check-in on how the season is going for the Bronx Bombers. In this first edition, Jack and Kev talk about their thoughts on how the team has looked so far with their great start and what still needs to improve. From the pitching to going around the diamond and looking at the hitters, how’s the 2022 version of the Yanks looking after the first month and a half? (*Episode recorded before the few new injury/covid updates)

Primarily in the sneaker world, but even extending to fashion in general or things like concert tickets, people buying things just to flip and resell them is a problem that has only gotten worse with time. While it was around before, the digitization and the use of bots has taken things to an extreme. It leaves everyday people, the ones actually interested in whatever it is, without a fair shot often to simply buy what they want to buy. Kev and Jack talk about their experiences, touch on the Nike vs. StockX situation, and more on how this issue has evolved over time.

They can take many forms but parks are typically thought of as havens for nature, activities, relaxing, eating, and almost anything else you can think of. However, there are also plenty of other types beyond the basic idea – such as amusement parks, ballparks, national parks, and more. Jack and Kev talk about their experiences with parks in NY/LA, as well as their brief thoughts running through other format styles.

As a hit show that originally aired in the 90s but had another life after in syndication, Fresh Prince was an important show in many ways. Not in the least for being the star vehicle for Will Smith to skyrocket his career. Now, with a new Bel-Air "re-imagination" show airing on streaming based on the original story, the show is in conversation today in a different way. Kev and Jack discuss elements of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air such as the cast, fashion, and episode topic variety.

In a new installment of breaking down new music, Jack and Kev look at a selection of albums and EPs released from January through mid-April 2022. From bigger artists to smaller ones you may not know about yet, and everyone in-between.

From school at a young age to your job when you get older, schedules can be an important part of our lives. Some we're forced into following, some we choose ourselves. But how much you want to take advantage of it or not is up to you. Kev and Jack talk about their experiences from growing up to now and how their feelings on mapping things out have changed over time.

Whether in business or in sports, rivalries can be a big deal for two sides pushing each other to be better than the other. It might be Nike vs. Adidas or it might be the Yankees vs. Red Sox, but either way they're competing against one another to come out on top. Kev and Jack talk about some examples on both sides and mini pros/cons on each.

It was not the typical offseason for baseball with a lockout that seemed like it was never going to end, a crazy class of free agents, and a handful of impactful trades. From Carlos Correa going to the Twins to Freddie Freeman going to the Dodgers and Matt Olson replacing him on the Braves, a lot of moves went down. With Opening Day starting tomorrow, Jack and Kev break down each of the different divisions in the AL and NL to look at where teams stand going into the start of the '22 season. (*Recorded before final trades with Kimbrel, Manaea, etc.)

Instead of reacting to the Oscars itself as in past years, it's time for a different format with the "Pros & Cons (P&C) Oscars" edition. Kev and Jack look at movies from the past year and chop it up – Which were good/bad? Which are interesting enough to consider watching even just on streaming? What sounds like a waste of time? Films include a mix of indie/auteur, blockbusters, and more.