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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

90:30

No Country for Old Pokemon

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/07/12

Episode 151. To celebrate episode 151, we discuss our dream Pokemon movies that take the franchise to new genres and what pre-existing normal movies should have Pokemon added to them. We discuss some favorite actors and what movies we would like to smell, and Kyle gives us a spoiler-free preview of Black Widow by trying to describe the movie as a scented candle. Melissa drinks her first Mountain Dew and eats Taco Bell while yelping about the hail outside her window that no one else can

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91:16

Battle Salsa

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/07/05

Episode 150. Kyle raves about The Expanse and Killing Eve and speculates on the trailer for the Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark. Melissa describes a chaotic experience attempting to watch Donnie Darko again for the first time since high school. Hot Gundam Summer continues! We discuss the movie trope of a villain cutting slices of apple with a pocket knife and wonder what other eating habits could be made sinister. We're not sure what to do with soup, we're going to need your help

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93:40

Trivia Night 2021: The Secret of Mr. Ooze

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/06/28

Episode 149. Welcome to our first annual trivia night, which is actually the second one, because it only becomes "first annual" when you do it again a year later! Kyle, Melissa, and Ignacio challenge each other in a meeting of the minds. What is the official snack chip of the NBA? Who had a Billboard top 5 song in the year 2006? How many official jobs has Mario had? Join us for the thrill of competition, the joy of learning!The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about

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85:31

Ryan Gothling

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/06/21

Episode 148. We talk about movies with an unexpected undercurrent of weirdness to them, like a relationship drama with a dancing janitor and a tennis movie where the ballboy might be a ghost or an angel or some sort of incorporeal sports muse. We also discuss our favorite restaurants on atmosphere alone, a spooky concept album, art crimes, good pop culture dads, the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy game, and how Batman loves.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk

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105:47

The Pink Episode

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/06/14

Episode 147. We drench ourselves in pink lights and ask the big questions. Has Mario ever ridden a horse? Is a door a musical instrument? Why do knees hurt? Wet corn or dry corn? What if Lord of the Rings was an anime? If Kyle orders the McDonalds BTS meal in the middle of the episode, will his food arrive by the end??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

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87:19

A Panda Lives Inside

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/06/07

Episode 146. We're sweet on the new Netflix show Sweet Tooth, and Melissa brings the excitement for Avengers Campus finally opening in Disney's California Adventure. Meet the heroes! Eat the big pretzel! Then we're drafting our dream malls, built of current and defunct stores, restaurants, and entertainment opportunities.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

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97:04

Mrs. Susan Spider-Person

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/05/31

Episode 145. For starters, a deep discussion on how to make and eat a sandwich. It gets personal. We yell about the lesser known Green Lanterns and Spider-Man villains, and other pop culture spiders who aren't related to Spider-Man at all. Kyle tries to remember a mysterious compilation CD, Melissa tries to explain Sam Raimi's Darkman. We remember a great drummer and look forward to another novel based on an audio drama.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about

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85:52

Overworked and Undersalted

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/05/24

Episode 144. We're talking pretzel preferences and debating pig against blanket -- who will you choose?? We also discuss adult snacks of the late 90s, the ideal furniture for your home theater, movie posters to impress your guests, and what if Inception was named Top-Wobblers instead. Kyle reports on the last of the Marvel shows on Hulu and his feelings on the controversial series finale of The Sopranos.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest

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85:08

Cheddar: The Concept

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/05/17

Episode 143. Adult Swim heard our calls and is making a Venture Bros movie for Blu-Ray release! We're also looking forward to Kathryn Hahn in Knives Out 2, and Kyle reports on his post-vaccine watch of Stumptown. Melissa fears time goblins and dreams of a butler fantasy camp. We learn how many bubbles are in a glass of beer, how big squids are, and cool names for stars.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop culture news, share stories from

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85:44

Robots Near Me

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/05/10

Episode 142. We're back to the old classics: talking about cereal, visiting the Mountain Dew fan wiki, and getting excited about Marvel news! Ignacio joins us to discuss the updated Phase 4 slate and theorize about when and how we'll see Galactus. We also discuss snack boards, our dream meals, and what foods we would and would not eat from a vending machine with a robot chef.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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56:53

A Conversation with Paul Bae!

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/05/03

Episode 141. We're joined by writer and podcaster Paul Bae to discuss the inspiration for The Black Tapes and how it joined the rise of audio dramas by sheer luck. We also talk about the variety of emotions in The Big Loop anthology, the teamwork that brought Marvels to life, and the pitching experience for trying to sell audio dramas as TV shows.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

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83:16

A Dream Inside of Jello

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/04/26

Episode 140. You can put anything in Jello. There are many things you wouldn't want to put in there, but you still CAN. This week we're talking beautiful but puzzling gelatin cakes, big cereal, and fun facts, which are facts that are fun. We also round up some Marvel news and talk about what entertainment genres we'd like to see the MCU try next.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

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79:14

Lotion Mistake

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/04/19

Episode 139. Kyle and Ignacio update us on the light-hearted feud between the Crossplay co-hosts and Greg Miller, and Melissa tells the story about a lotion that was supposed to be relaxing but now absolutely isn't. We talk about how we'd reboot childhood favorite shows like iCarly, Guts, and So Weird for the modern tech landscape. We also discuss our top podcast apps, the cryptic working titles for movie and TV projects, and Oregon Trailer: Outrun Edition.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a

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86:10

Kit Kat Snack Attack

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/04/12

Episode 138. We talk about Jello jingles, a sock full of rice, and trying to exercise. Our main event this week: we ordered variety packs of Japanese Kit Kats and we taste test 16 exciting flavors! We try to guess the contents of packages with no English writing or recognizable illustrations, Kyle takes a stance against matcha, and Melissa longs for pear to join the ranks of other fruit flavors.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop

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80:25

Interview with a Trashcan ft. The Wild Aces News Network

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/04/05

Episode 137. Gino Viteri from Crossplay and his fellow Wild Aces New Network correspondents Matt Batson and Ashley Jordan join us for a special guest-packed episode! We talk about Fan-Controlled Football, the American football league of the future where the audience can pick the players and the strategy, and how these friends got into the stadium bubble to cover their favorite team, the Wild Aces. It started with a trashcan… We also discuss living alongside the movie and TV business in

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87:16

A Single Hot Dog

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/03/29

Episode 136. Melissa has watched the Snyder Cut and only wants to talk about the scene where Barry Allen puts a hot dog in his pocket. Kyle is still watching his way through the DCEU and has critiques for how Man of Steel compares to Superman comics history, but the new trailer for The Suicide Squad looks promising! We also discuss movies we’d like to see either extended with more footage or edited down to a more direct story, share our conflicting views on powdered sugar, and ask what if

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78:08

Eat The Joke

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/03/22

Episode 135. We talk about the true identity of NoobMaster69, hidden side mysteries in popular entertainment, and how we wish more characters would turn dramatically to the camera and stare right at us and say the name of the movie they're in. We think about reading more books and instead just read the Mountain Dew fan wiki. Get ready to fall down a Google hole of weird soda flavors, sequels to those weird soda flavors, discontinued potato chips, and rare DQ Blizzards that don't even get to

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80:26

Where The Sun Knows Your Name

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/03/15

Episode 134. We look back on a whole heck of a year in quarantine and think about our accomplishments and newfound skills. We also ask what is the best donut to eat, and what is the best bread to be. Kyle walks us through some tech troubles and exciting new sign, and Melissa tries to explain the aesthetic youths on Pinterest and their ironic(?) throwback 90s styles.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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82:28

House of Mmmm!

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/03/08

Episode 133. Kyle talks about his new videography gig and a watermelon that looks yellow but still tastes red. Melissa tries to plan a custom dinner party for each Marvel movie and finally understands the short-lived McDonald's specialty burger the McDLT. We also look back on Good Burger. Lots of burger talk this week. We discuss rewatching the Fast & Furious and DCEU movies to prep for Fast 9 and the Synder cut, and ask what childhood entertainment properties should get a more serious

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78:00

Medium Smooth Guy

The Captain"s Log ·

2021/03/01

Episode 132. Kyle introduces us to Count Dante, the Deadliest Man Alive. Melissa remembers the first time she saw a laser pointer and reconnects with a song heard long ago. We finally know the subtitle for Spider-Man 3, No Way Home! There's also news of Paddington 3. He should have a way home -- we can only hope. We discuss the trailer for Pixar's new movie Luca, the new USPS trucks that look like concept art for an animated movie, and Pokemon we think are cool.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log

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