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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.

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All Episodes

65:28

96% Risky

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/05/28

Episode 190. We open a can of hard Baja Blast, the thinking man's Mountain Dew, and it inspires us to ask the big questions. Do sharks make any sounds? What if beans were the size of potatoes, and potatoes the size of beans? Could we ever get into a Hollywood movie premiere? What would happen in a Winnie the Pooh horror movie? What stories demand to be retold in Muppet form? How much Patreon money would we need to build puppet versions of ourselves and record an all-puppet episode?The

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52:28

Secret Pear

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/05/21

Episode 189. Kyle drinks the Black Cherry hard Mountain Dew and we discuss other fruits that should have adjective modifiers to make them more exciting. We look at some highlights of the Eisner Award nominations for comic book excellence, and all the new Star Wars news! Melissa explains the mysterious Detours cartoon again. Kyle describes his Cyberpunk 2099 character. We talk about fancy parties with too many forks for specific seafood before Melissa's internet dives into the sea, to be

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58:01

Permanent Candle

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/05/14

Episode 188. Welcome to the soundboard era of The Captain's Log! Kyle tries the new hard Mountain Dew and pledges to drink a new flavor every week until the four-pack is gone. Melissa ponders Movie: The Hot Dog, a wiener that represents all of cinema. We re-ignite our segment Yankee Goes to Hollywood to describe the scents of Multiverse of Madness. We also discuss mustard heists, adding exclamation points to movie titles, and the bittersweet feeling of knowing your favorite show or movie

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70:08

The Syko Bros

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/05/07

Episode 187. To celebrate May the Fourth, we use a Star Wars name generator to help build a movie about two brothers sneaking into an electronics convention to crash the keynote speech and turn it into a concert. It's got everything you've ever wanted from a Star War: pop punk, free chocolate bars, a Twi'lek businesswoman in a sensible pantsuit! We also discuss the re-ordering of upcoming MCU movies and what the Fantastic Four could look like under a new director. Kyle eulogizes the

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68:00

The Truth Is In Here

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/04/30

Episode186. Kyle returns to Chilis. Melissa knows the names of many movie sequels. We talk about the mysterious upcoming Star Wars show The Acolyte and ask if the name Paul belongs in this universe. We also wonder, if you were blindfolded and led into an IHOP, would that be worth the surprise? Ignacio joins us for a game of "X-Files or Bullshit?" where Melissa presents real and imagined episodes of her favorite show. Did Mulder and Scully ever get lost in a corn maze? Did they kill a pizza

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77:20

Fruits Go Intergalactic

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/04/24

Episode 185. Melissa lets fancy take flight for a live podcast show. Kyle must throw a baseball in a river before he can become a man. For our usual roundup of Marvel news, we discuss the teaser for Thor: Love & Thunder, the latest episode of Moon Knight, and the delays to Across the Spider-Verse. We spend too much time on the phrase "champing at the bit" before we begin chomping on some space food! We eat the finest in Astronaut Brand freeze-dried fruits and ice cream sandwiches for a

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55:15

Blockbuster: The Blockbuster

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/04/16

Episode 184. Kyle is now in Oklahoma, and updates us on flying first class, the expenses of domestic life, and taking a break from unpacking to go see Everything Everywhere All At Once. We also ponder the upcoming movie based on the Spirit Halloween stores and ask what other obscure or defunct businesses should be the setting for a movie.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop culture news, share stories from our daily lives, play games, or

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73:23

Tears for Weirds

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/03/21

Episode 183. Melissa gets lost in the endless hallways of Severance and tells us the internet legend of the Backrooms. Kyle survives another virtual conference and cries at Doom Patrol. We talk about the upcoming Riddler comics and Kyle lists his ten predictions for the future of the Marvel movie and TV slate! Melissa reads a movie bingo sheet that specifically tells you to YELL when you play.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop culture

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70:03

A Decade of Doritos Locos

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/03/14

Episode 182. Doritos Locos Tacos are 10 years old now, and we read some choice entries on the Taco Bell fan wiki to celebrate. Kyle laments on the continual delays to the Flash movie, and we look at other movies with infamously long production times. Melissa recaps the films she's been watching on her Journey to the Oscars. We also continue to imagine superhero movies in more experimental genres, until Hollywood heeds our demands.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk

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74:14

The Riddler’s Challenge

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/03/07

Episode 181. Kyle wants to see a Netflix show about the Netflix filming sets that just got robbed of their equipment. Melissa debuts a new egg persona. We only talk about Marvel a little before spending time in DC this week! In honor of The Batman, Kyle presents Melissa with six of The Riddler's own riddles to solve, from across the history of Batman stories. Somehow it brings us back to our old foe, corn.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest

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68:35

Big Bear Bracket

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/02/28

Episode 180. Melissa gives us a tour of Disney's immersive Star Wars hotel, the Galactic Starcruiser, and forces us all to remember Poochinski. We ask why there ever stopped being more Universal Monsters, and discuss our struggles with the updates to the Comixology app. Kyle shares the legend of Hank the Tank, who is at least one and possibly up to three bears.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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70:21

The Last BEST Building

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/02/21

Episode 179. Kyle is moving to Oklahoma! What bucket list items does he have from his current home in Virginia? We talk about the new trailer for Multiverse of Madness and ask who should be in Charles Xavier's Serious Council for Gifted Adults. Melissa has watched the 2005 and 2015 Fantastic Four movies and reports on the surprising appearances of Lunchables and orange Crush soda. We also share our thoughts on Peacemaker now that season one has ended!The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly

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70:33

Going Full Baloney

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/02/14

Episode 178. Kyle recounts The Book of Boba Fett. Melissa only knows the part in Star Wars where Anakin hates the sand, but she does know Futurama. We talk about the upcoming year in film for the DCEU and the foggy future of Sony's side of the Spider-Man universe. We also ask, what food would you wear on your face? can you think about sex and sandwiches at the same time? why aren't there more poison-type Pokemon?The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the

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75:34

Soundboard Soundoff

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/02/07

Episode 177. We talk about snowstorms, the science of shot alcohol vs. sipping alcohol, stop-motion creatures, another Eisenbergian nightmare, and lobster babies. Kyle is also experimenting with inserting video clips and adding a soundboard! We brainstorm noises, quotes, and jingles for our dream podcast soundboard. You may say "stop it, get some help" but we say "YEAH, BABY!!"The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop culture news, share

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72:58

Adrenaline Criminal

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/01/31

Episode 176. We discuss vampires, crows, and geodesic domes -- classic goth stuff. We ask what movie roles would be our opposites and how we could lose ourselves to method acting. James Gunn teases that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be the final outing of these Guardians as we know them, and we ponder all that could mean for the future of this corner of the MCU. Kyle dives into Swamp Thing and other DC titles, and Melissa finally brings us a movie with death by electrocution.The

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67:18

A Garlic Each

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/01/24

Episode 175. Kyle goes to a ghost building and Melissa tells the legend of Pot Pie Head. We talk about the trailer for Moon Knight, the future of the Mission Impossible franchise, and the possibilities of the Weird Al biopic. We then look at Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law and imagine what other obscure old cartoon characters could be rebooted into modern television narratives, which derails when we learn this is the year of George Jetson's birth.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly

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72:38

Soda Beard

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/01/17

Episode 174. Kyle talks about the series finale of The Expanse and we share our thoughts on the premiere of Peacemaker and season one of Yellowjackets so far. Then we brainstorm future Captain's Log special episodes, such as a snack taste test, a pop culture draft, and a riddle challenge.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop culture news, share stories from our daily lives, play games, or whatever else we can think of.Check out our other

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72:02

Serious Butt Time

The Captain"s Log ·

2022/01/10

Episode 173. Welcome to the new shorter, punchier Captain's Log! Kyle counts up his hours spent watching TV and reading comics last year, and Melissa attempts to rank her favorite new movies of 2021. We recap thoughts on the Hawkeye final and our failed attempt to record that final Reactor Corps episode for the year. We also look forward to the year in movies, TV shows, and themed rollercoasters we're excited for. The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of

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191:42

6 Year Anniversary Retrospective

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/12/23

Kyle, Ignacio, Melissa, and Alan reflect on the movies, shows, and video games of 2021, and what we covered in our podcasts The Review Show, The Captain's Log, The Reactor Corps, and Crossplay this year! It's a night of pizza, statistics, and 2022 goals.Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as

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98:58

Cyberthumb

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/12/13

Episode 172. Melissa fails to vacation properly and Kyle considers getting a smart watch, step one of becoming a cyborg. We spend our final episode of the year reading our Spotify Wrapped and looking back on our favorite media we found in 2021! Kyle meets a Handmaiden and a White Tiger and journeys into The Expanse. Melissa boards the Infinity Train, gets stuck in Vivarium, and recaps her favorite YouTube videos about lost media mysteries solved and unsolved.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a

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