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The Captain"s Log

The Captain’s Log is a podcast from The Whatnauts where we can talk about all the pop culture news that has caught our attention, share stories from our lives, and get into all kinds of shenanigans. We play games, talk about the movies and TV shows we are watching, and have a great time just hanging out.

tv & film

All Episodes

65:57

Based On Every Book

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/10/22

Episode 210. Melissa eats a very tall pie and visits a "haunted house" that's more like a confusing walk in the woods. Kyle goes to a pumpkin patch and an architecturally imposing soda shoppe, and promises to drink a new novelty soda every week until this six-pack is gone. We discuss Marvel casting rumors, hidden Netflix gems, and the progression of the show Killing Eve, and try to imagine what a "ninjageddon" means.00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:04 - Tall Pie 00:07:08 - Craft Soda 00:14:31 -

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66:17

Name 50 Monsters

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/10/15

Episode 209. Kyle's house exists in a temporal pit where no Grubhub drivers can find it. Melissa spots a beloved local movie theater in the b-roll of a Disney+ documentary. We talk about the shifts to the Marvel movie schedule and try to understand the feverish daydream that is the movie Amsterdam. Finally, we challenge ourselves to name 50 monsters live on air, which mostly involves defining "monster."00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:04 - What's on the itinerary for this week? 00:01:14 - No one can

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65:24

The Funnel Cake Report

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/10/08

Episode 208. Ah, the state fair. Caramel apples, stuffed alien toys, and trying to make small talk with the other people in your ferris wheel car about what if the car fell off and rolled away. Kyle is thrilled by the Korean crime drama Beyond Evil. Melissa is shocked by a bizarrely gruesome death in the movie Super 8. We start brainstorming Halloween costumes for on and off the podcast this year, and run through some Marvel news and speculation. Will Hugh Jackman sing and dance in Deadpool

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75:30

The Drive-Thru Debate

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/10/01

Episode 207. We're trying a new game this week! Kyle and Melissa draft fast food restaurants, and then have to mutually agree on a Top 10 ranking. We discuss both nationwide chains and regional favorites, debate whether or not you need to see the food at Panda Express before you order it, name the best fries, and read all 44 possible milkshake flavors at Cookout.00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:04 - Leeave a comment - What's your favorite fast food joint? 00:00:58 - Melissa's Cinema Corner 00:05:36 -

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69:50

Death and the Suburban Looky-Loo

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/09/24

Episode 206. Melissa enjoys the rare night off to go see The Woman King. Kyle watches the cleaning of an unknown dead neighbor's house. We talk about Andor (it's here!), the return of Foggy Nelson, finding new things to say about media that has been critically dissected already, and formative movies that continue to move us emotionally.00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:04 - Our recording schedule has been all over the place 00:01:35 - What does The Woman King smell like? 00:04:54 - Kyle's neighbor

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59:36

Balloons for Vengeance

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/09/18

Episode 205. We recap the announcements and trailers from D23 and update our bingo sheets on the MCU news we predicted would come out of this convention. Melissa also tells us about all the specific character variants you can meet in the Avengers Campus section of Disney's California Adventure, and the mysterious multiverse ride that could come to the park in the future. We have some updates from Sony's Marvel movies, and a sequel to the DC movie Constantine, 17 years later!The Whatnauts

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70:30

The Beverage Detective

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/09/11

Episode 204. What are you supposed to do when a Queen dies? Do you recap several limited edition Mtn Dew flavors? The dew is all we know how to do. We also talk about coffee mugs, erotic and non-erotic pens, two different shows named Invasion, Rings of Power, and our final D23 predictions for the MCU. Plus, a pocket episode of Reactor Corps on the trailer for Glass Onion, aka "Glonion."00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:04 - This podcast will give you whiplash 00:00:46 - The Queen of England died today

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74:31

DVD Memories

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/09/05

Episode 203. Netflix is now 25 years old, and we look back on our early days with the service, such as trying to understand the plot of Alias and making PowerPoint presentations about why your family needs both Netflix and Blockbuster for the ultimate entertainment experience. We run through some pop culture news, Kyle raves about Severance and Pachinko, and Melissa shares bizarre tales found in the YouTube show This Exists and the podcast docuseries Surviving Y2K.00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:04

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75:03

Podswap

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/08/28

Episode 202. Kyle and Melissa have switched podcast subscriptions for a week! Despite being podcast co-hosts for years, we don't listen to any of the same shows, and we wanted to educate each other on our favorites. Melissa reports back on Waypoint Radio and Talking Comics, and Kyle summarizes Podcast: The Ride, Blank Check, and Comedy Bang Bang. We both learned a lot about Warhammer 40k and New Jersey boardwalk fires. Also, it's not a Captain's Log without a novelty soda, so we try to

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75:14

Put Chili’s on the Calendar

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/08/15

Episode 201. Melissa watched Final Destination, and only wants to talk about the part where a kid throws a Hustler magazine at an owl. Kyle shines a light on the new underrated shows DMZ and Blade Runner: Black Lotus. Inspired by DC's ten-year plan for their cinematic universe, we imagine where the Captain's Log could be in ten years! Will we be sponsored by Mtn Dew? Will we record an entire episode live from Chili's? We also agree to trade podcast subscriptions for the week, and we'll

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71:02

The 200th Episode Street Shark-tacular

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/08/10

Episode 200. It's our 200th episode live-in-person spectacular! Melissa recaps her road trip to visit Kyle in Oklahoma City, and we talk about our adventures in local interactive art installations, botanical gardens, and, of course, the mall. We also went to see Bullet Train and we give our thoughts on the movie itself and on the immersive 4DX theater experience!The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop culture news, share stories from our

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98:10

The Box of Scraps Gang

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/08/01

Episode 199. Kyle tells us how Elvis got into wearing capes, and tries to sell Melissa on The Boys. Melissa stumbles into one of the most mysterious Mtn Dew variants, the never-released Flavor 514C. We recap some Eisner Award winners before diving into the shocking amount of news from the SDCC Marvel panel! We discuss logo design, possible team dynamics for Thunderbolts, who could be in Agatha's new coven, and how the Oscars should create a Best Trailer award just for Wakanda Forever.The

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69:00

Comic-con Bingo

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/07/24

Episode 198. What did you do to celebrate San Diego Comic Con this year? Did you leave out a plate of cookies? Did you put up the comic tree? We made bingo sheets for our predictions of the announcements, trailers, branded hats and more surprises from the Marvel films panel at SDCC, and the upcoming D23 convention. We also encourage you to read the Irredeemable comics now that there might be a sequel series, and talk about our experiences seeing Top Gun: Maverick!The Whatnauts Captain’s Log

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66:50

Food on the Fringe

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/07/17

Episode 197. We read the tales of a Subway sandwich order from your nightmares, and a phantom Ruby Tuesday's where everybody knows your name, even if you've never been there before. We also describe our own real-life "fringe events," such as Melissa's glimpse at a drive-thru doppelganger and Kyle's brush with an unexplained beam of light. We also run through some Marvel news and gaze into the deep sparkly reaches of the galaxy!The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk

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57:43

Dark Berry Endtimes

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/07/10

Episode 196. We try to understand the difference between Mtn Dew "Dark Berry" and "Dark Berry Bash." Kyle has found his perfect book, a non-fiction manga about the creation of Gundams, and Melissa already has her perfect book, an architect's guide to old malls. We talk about the liminal neon business hallways beneath downtown Oklahoma City, specific local burgers, and our ideal movie theater seats. In our Yankee Goes to Hollywood segment, Kyle describes Thor: Love and Thunder as a scented

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82:35

Trivia Night 2022: The Occurance

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/07/04

Episode 195. Ignacio, Kyle, and Melissa gather once more for our annual trivia night tradition! We trade questions about pop culture, science, history, and snacks. Who was the first A-List Hollywood actor to perform in a video game? Which invention is older, karaoke machines or sandwiches? Did a US President really name their dog "Satan"? Join us for the thrill of competition, the joy of learning!The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop

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58:09

The Taste of Mars

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/06/27

Episode 194. If you could eat a planet, which one would you eat? We imagine the solar system as dishes in a multi-course meal, including Pluto as the tiny after-dinner mint. We also break down the phrase "slice of life" to ask if it's the same genre if you start calling it "dollop of life" instead. We talk bug-eyed enigmas, confusing brand loyalty t-shirts, a Spider-Man dance party, and getting more fun comment engagement on our YouTube channel.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly

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74:52

The Sad Wet Boat Show

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/06/19

Episode 193. Kyle demands answers about why Knives Out 2 will be called Glass Onion. Melissa loves the theater and will accept a musical number in any film. We imagine possible lineups for the Thunderbolts and what Marvel could be planning with a Wonder Man show, and discuss the titles previewed during Netflix's "Geeked Week," including Sandman, The Gray Man, and 1899. We continue to add to the soundboard, and yes, there's more than one Austin Powers quote.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a

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59:25

Ugly Sonic and Nucky

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/06/12

Episode 192. Welcome to the #1 podcast about thirsting for the taste of legend. We recap our thoughts on Obi-Wan and Ms. Marvel, Melissa begins the long journey to catch up on Stranger Things, and Kyle compares Clerks and Letterkenny. We investigate the top ten most expensive TV pilots ever made, fictional characters who will still be relevant sixty years from now, and exclusive new Mountain Dew flavors.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest

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62:30

Bruce Forever

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/06/06

Episode 191. Kyle drinks the final hard Mountain Dew and ranks all the flavors. Melissa saw Top Gun: Maverick in IMAX and is now a thrillseeker, but only for other theatrical experiences. We discuss crying at the Bob's Burgers movie, the continual flop of Morbius, and Jeff Lemire helming a TV adaptation of his comic Essex County. Inspired by Maverick and Obi-Wan Kenobi, we imagine other titles for sequels and spinoffs that aren't just the names of the protagonists, and titles that aren't

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