Pros And Cons

If you're into music, there are always going to be albums you anticipate each year. Some meet your expectations head on, but many either disappoint or rise above your hopes. Or some just came out of nowhere, without anticipation, and surprise you. Kev and Jack look at which albums made their Best/Worst lists from that for 2019 drops.

The holidays are a popular time of year for shopping, but no time is that more active than on Black Friday (for those who don't know - it's the day after Thanksgiving, where stores have big deals). In more recent years, Cyber Monday, the digital version that comes right after, has been giving it a run for its money. But which is better?

Arguably the biggest food day of the year, this (American) holiday is a blend of mainly family and eating. Kev talks about his experiences with it after coming over from DR and Jack talks about growing up with it since he can remember. They also talk about things like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, if the Lions and Cowboys should keep playing every year or not, and a mix of elements around the holiday.

In just a few years, StockX has become one of the top online marketplaces for buying and selling anything from sneakers to clothes - to even things as random as baseball cards. Mostly, they're known for being the main online hot spot for coppin or droppin your kicks (only if they're DS though, in new condition). Kev and Jack talk about if it's a pro or con for them as people interested in sneakers, the experience of actually ordering shoes from it, how good or bad their app is, and more around the company.

In a series of the underdogs vs. the villains, we got a baseball championship for the ages. The Nationals took the crown against the Astros, surprising the expectations. But how did they get there? Jack and Kev look through the Nats rise during the playoffs on the NL side, and the Astros in the AL, and how they ended up in a do-or-die Game 7 that was close until the end for determining the ultimate winner.

A video game that's one of the most well-known and most-played of all time, Call of Duty has built a franchise and legacy for itself. With the release of its latest edition (COD: Modern Warfare 2019), Jack asks Kev about his experience with the new game and about his history with it overall.

It's that time of year. The biggest holiday stretch is among us and of course that starts off with Halloween coming in October building throughout the month until the end main finale. Jack and Kev talk about their experiences from being a kid to now with it. Everything from the basics costumes and candy, trick or treating, as well as other elements like decorating, movies, tv shows, parties, and more.

One of the most basic but most essential pieces of your outfit and wardrobe is your socks (unless you're someone who just doesn't wear any.. which, we'll leave at that). Do you go low? Or high? Do you stick with plain, or go more custom and creative? Do you only wear certain pairs on specific occasions or in a given environment? Kev and Jack take you on a mile in their shoes - or, at least what's underneath them.

Relatively cheap to buy, air beds used to be made out of cheap quality as well. Currently, while they're still not top of the line, they've had a noticeable improvement in the past decade. But what can they still improve on? When are they good to have, and when not? What are useful iterations and offshoots of it besides the norm? Jack and Kev discuss whether an air bed (or air mattress, if you prefer) is worth it.

Alcohol may be considered by some as the most addictive drink in popular society today. But you could also easily say that it's coffee. A large majority of people love it and drink it every day. Is it actually as good as the hype? Better? Worse? Kev and Jack share their experiences with it, look at its variations, and the different elements of the culture around it.

The biggest new social media platform to rise up in years, arguably the most notable since Snapchat, is an app for creating and sharing DIY relatable videos. TikTok has shot up in popularity over the past year and a half and is only going forward right now, passing the 1 billion user mark recently. If you know Vine, a previous social media video app, you'll quickly get a sense for what it's like. But even if you don't, it's one of the simplest apps to jump in on. Is it worth downloading? Will it become and stay one of the top social media outlets? Jack and Kev talk about its different angles.

With the Fall Equinox happening next Monday, the U.S. will officially be switching seasons. The battle of the episode is whether that's a better time to be in or not. Kev and Jack compare the two periods and focus mainly on the Northeast where Fall is more of a distinct and prominent time of year.

With her new album (NFR!) fresh off its release, it was time to look at the music staple of Lana Del Rey and her discography. For those who don't know, she's well-known for bringing in the spirit of vintage America into her work, as well as embodying California overall, but does so in a tasteful way and also makes it modern at the same time. Jack and Kev talk about her music, personality, videos, and overall style.

Arguably the most controversial sport, we decided it was the right time to tackle football since the new season is about to kickoff tomorrow. Jumping around, we cover: its different levels (of high school, college, NFL), actually playing it yourself with friends, Fantasy Football, its use in video games and pop culture, and more topics around the game.

It's that time of the year. For some kids it's already happened in the past few weeks, and for others it's about to start after this upcoming Labor Day weekend. Summer is over and it's back to school. Jack and Kev look back specifically on that feeling during Elementary through High School years and what it was like.

Michael Jordan is a basketball legend, but he is also very well-known and respected for his legendary sneaker line "Air Jordan" that has been successful for decades now, even after his departure from the NBA as a player. The brand has a good amount of hits and misses, but the question is: How many fall onto each side of that, and which outweighs the other? Jack and Kev look at Air Jordans over time, a brand and history that they have a special connection to with it being a major brand in their high school years especially.

When you think of summer as a kid, there are plenty of people who have summer camp rush to mind. Being out in nature, jumping in lakes, playing sports... for some, it doesn't get any better. But, it's also definitely not for everyone. Jack and Kev each had their own experiences with it at different points in their lives.

During the heat of the summer right now, it's the perfect time to cool off by taking a dip. Whether that's at the pool, the beach, the lake, or wherever you like to go - swimming is one of the best activities and traditions of the season. Jack and Kev go over the map talking about their times swimming in certain different spots, how it is overall, and even a Speed Round at the end of related things like the Dominican tradition of taking spaghetti to the beach to eat after you swim.

In honor of the release of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (no spoilers), we looked at the career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and our personal experiences with him and his work. From his style overall to our top pros and cons of his filmography to his next steps going forward.

For some people, it's a summer tradition to hit up their area's fair or carnival. There's rides, games, plenty of food. You can go with your friends, your family, your boo. It's filled with possibilities. Jack and Kev talk about what they do and don't like about 'em, as well as what the difference even is between a fair and a carnival itself.