Pros And Cons

The only season we haven't done an episode on yet is the one we're currently in the midst of. While technically Spring began a month ago, right now is when it's really supposed to be hitting its stride and the start of warmer weather. Jack and Kev talk about where it ranks among the seasons, what happens within the months, and if it's something they look forward to or not.

When the everyday person has gone to get a new pair of shoes in the past couple decades, there's a likely chance that Foot Locker has been their destination. Sometimes on purpose, sometimes when they're just walking around the mall. The retail spot has been holding its crown (or whistle) strong for years. With its classic black-and-white striped shirts for workers uniforms and it's wide selection of general shoes, it's a popular spot. It even has different branches and owns other shoe stores. Kev and Jack break down their experience and thoughts with it.

Given that it's a Quarantine type of scenario, it felt appropriate to do a movie episode on the '80s staple The Breakfast Club - which also is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The teenage movie of five high schoolers spending a Saturday in detention is a very simple plot but has a lot of ways it can go. Jack and Kev go through different categories to evaluate its strength and weaknesses, decide where it ranks in John Hughes' filmography, and whether or not it's a classic.

For the time-honored traditional holiday, the boys have a serious and informational look at April Fools' Day - such as it's illustrious history over the centuries, their personal history with it, and different examples that brands/companies have pulled in the past. Nothing but facts only.

In honor of his new music project releasing, the boys go through the work (primarily the music side) of Donald Glover - who has gone by Childish Gambino as his music name. Jack and Kev talk about his discography and their initial reactions to his new "3.15.20" body of work. Episode released earlier in week to be fresh for the release, which hit streaming on Sunday the 22nd.

With so much that happened since the release on Wednesday morning of the last episode, a part two was necessary to cover what happened from then (the 11th) through the end of Sunday (the 15th) with the coronavirus situation - now a global pandemic. From the raise in severity and spread of the virus itself to how much more intense the reaction became around it, Kev and Jack look at the different aspects.

The topic infecting the world right now is none other than COVID-19 aka the latest coronavirus. It's all over and is causing issues both directly and with its ripple effects. What are the pros to it? And are the cons as bad as they seem? Jack and Kev give their own opinions.

Having conversations online with a bunch of people is obviously different than just messaging someone one-on-one. But is it better? Or worse? Kev and Jack discuss when it sometimes can be advantage, and when it can also sometimes get annoying.

One of the most popular accessories that you'll often see people wearing is a hat of some kind. Most often, that's probably a baseball-style cap - but there's many other kinds. Some have lasted throughout history, and some are more recent. Some purely functional, some just for style, some for religion, and others that just seem to exist in their own world. Jack and Kev talk about different iterations and do a rapid fire of their thoughts on each.

A food item that's so simple and part of our lives that it's almost slept on for being one of the best options at any given time. Plus, it has arguably the most possibilities and variations of anything you can eat. This is, of course, the sandwich. Kev and Jack go for a rapid fire series through the main staples of both types of sandwiches and also different places you can eat them. Just make sure you're not too hungry before you listen.

Exactly a week after the Super Bowl, the Oscars arrived earlier than usual this year. Jack and Kev talk about a mix of elements to the awards show - including the ceremony, the big awards, and Parasite taking home the crown this year. What did The Academy get right, and what did they get wrong?

The Kansas City Chiefs played the San Francisco 49ers in this year's NFL championship, aka the 54th annual Super Bowl. In a game that came down to the end, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs took the trophy with a comeback victory. Kev and Jack discuss their thoughts of the season/playoffs leading up to it and the game itself. Plus everything else around it with the commercials and the halftime show of JLo and Shakira (along with Bad Bunny and J Balvin).

In the wake of the terribly sad and horrible death of the legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant (and his daughter, Gianna), this episode focuses on his life and career. Jack and Kev look at personal experiences with him growing up, Kobe's time in the NBA, his other side endeavors outside of basketball, and the possible ways to remember him moving forward.

The big sports news as of late is in baseball, even though it's the offseason. It was officially confirmed that the Houston Astros cheated during the 2017 season/playoffs, and potentially beyond. This past week, along with the MLB report about it, came the punishments from the league as well. Kev and Jack talk about whether it was enough and the other elements of this scandal.

IT'S EPISODE 50!!! - Jack and Kev decided to tackle all 50 states in 50 minutes. Like always, speaking from personal perspective only. Hopefully one day both the boys can see more of the country, but for now they speak from what they know.

One of the most common New Year's resolutions for people is to start hitting the gym. Usually they lose money and give up fast, but for true regulars it's something they usually do multiple times a week. Kev and Jack talk about their experiences with it and whether it's worth it.

Every year comes to a close eventually, and this one happens to also be the end of a decade. The boys go down the rabbit hole of everything from Y2K to Times Square to whether resolutions ever work out or not. Welcome to the first episode of 2020!

It's the most popular holiday of all, the most widely celebrated, and the one that's a genre in itself for pop culture. From the tree and decorations to the presents to Home Alone, there's so much to like about the Christmas time of year. And that's not just the day itself, or the Eve either, but the whole months leading up to it. Does it even have any cons? The boys look at it and figure it out.

No matter how you spell it, Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is referred to by some as the "Jewish version of Christmas" for both the timing and for being another festival of lights. It lasts for over a week and is filled with games, food, presents, and more. Since Jack grew up with a Jewish background, he shares some insight with Kev as they discuss the elements of the holiday.

Streaming wars continue with the new competitors of Apple and Disney entering the fields in the past month. While Apple is still figuring out who they are, Disney has a better idea of it already. We talk about all they have to offer - including the properties of Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, 20th Century Fox, and of course their own Walt Disney Studios material. The boys talk about their experience with it so far and how much they (and millennials in general) care about it or not.