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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

90:46

The Cheese Family

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/09/28

Episode 113. We discuss Marvel movie and TV news this week, the big walking Gundam, and what plot we would want out of a Chuck E. Cheese movie. Do you like to encounter an animatronic in the wild? How many Pop figurines can you display before your room starts to look haunted? We play a game guessing real Coldstone Creamery flavor combos and talk about getting cavities and staring at the sun.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop culture

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90:16

Thinking About Gumby

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/09/21

Episode 112. Melissa and Kyle both feature a Cinema Corner this week! There's comic book adaptation news, but Hollywood has not yet dared to bring our greatest hero to the screen in dazzling live action: GUMBY. We talk about superhero zodiac signs, nerdy home decor, movie character fashion goals, and eating an entire Bloomin' Onion alone in your car at a drive-in theater. We also ask, what if Galactus was one of us?The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of

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78:58

Too Many Cousins

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/09/14

Episode 111. Adult Swim has cancelled our beloved Venture Bros but we're staying positive and hoping for an HBO Max pickup. We also wish the best about another Wonder Woman delay and reflect on the passing of Chadwick Boseman. To brighten the mood, we then talk about monster trucks! Battlebots! James Bond! The "Nations of the World" song from Animaniacs! Hold onto your man sandals for this one.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop culture

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86:11

Skeleton Weekend

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/09/08

Episode 110. We're here to ask the big questions, like what Cartoon Network villain you want as your roommate, and where you want your heart to be entombed after you die. We also have movie news, including another No Time to Die trailer, a Bollywood dance number in Eternals, and expanding the Spider-verse with a Silk show. Kyle goes back to Riverdale and lists movies on his "shame list." Melissa wanders through a field of sun flowers and yells about British character actors.The Whatnauts

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92:14

Dia De Los Diaz

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/09/01

Episode 109. We're excited about the trailer for The Batman, and try to build our own Suicide Squads out of bargin bin supervillains from the DC world and beyond. Melissa introduces her new segment "Melissa's Cinema Corner (The Cinema is her Couch)" where she recaps what movies she's watched recently. This week, it's a documentary about a sci-fi themed rock band that played in Disneyland in the summer of 1981, and three Cameron Diaz pictures of the 1990s. Kyle catches up with Luficer and

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76:51

Paper Jam Maverick

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/08/24

Episode 108. We actually have movie news to talk about this week! We're discussing superhero movie news from Black Adam to Spider-Woman, the trailer for the next Hercule Poirrot mystery Death on the Nile, and the new Lego Star Wars holiday special coming out for this year's Life Day. We also talk about the Netflix queue shuffle button and the 212-story obelisk that you can find in a normal Melbourne suburb in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Kyle also updates us on the search to find

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87:47

War in the butt pocket

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/08/17

Episode 107. Kyle is catching up with Lucifer and sets sights on the daunting task of watching every Gundam. Melissa wants to learn to talk to bees and looks at pictures of the Taco Bell breakfast crunchwrap to feel calm. We talk about the St. Louis baboon escape and the Richmond TV Man. The live action Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation on Netflix is looking shaky, but we've found the best new stage musical in Japan. We also play a game with weird Google search suggestions!The Whatnauts

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82:18

Buffalo Wild Rings

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/08/11

Episode 106. Melissa wonders about her alternate universe life where she doesn't eat breakfast every day. Kyle updates us as he continues to watch Lucifer. We're excited about the new season of Umbrella Academy and we talk about Mulan coming to Disney+ for $30. Melissa visited the uncanny valley of 90s family cinema and Kyle spent too much time in Middle Earth in Buffalo Wild Wings.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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86:45

Paul Blart: Ghost Rider

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/08/03

Episode 105. We’re talking about cereal again. There’s more to say about cereal. Kyle tries to remember a movie about Mars. Melissa reveals the secret of a mysterious egghead. We name the most obscure box office flops that we did go see in theaters, and ask what otherwise down-to-Earth stories should add one supernatural element. Mr. Robot didn’t get any Emmy nominations and we’re very upset. Christian Slater! Parents love him!!The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk

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80:05

The Omni-Animal

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/07/27

Episode 104. Kyle took a gamble on bedsheets and won! We discuss the New Mutant news, the Invincible TV series, and the tech channel G4 possibly making a comeback. Melissa doesn't know anything about contemporary video games, but she does remember the Dreamcast cryptid Seaman, the fish with a human face. We also think too much about anthropomorphic animal societies.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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89:25

Gregflix

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/07/21

Episode 103. Kyle struggles with a camera purchase, is excited for some new video games, and has been reading through important comic series with his girlfriend. Melissa has suddenly befriended an old woman, misses when all computers were beige, and feels haunted by Robin Williams movies she only half-remembers from her childhood. We discuss hypnotism, tarot cards, and an elevator to nowhere.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop culture

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80:03

Popcorn Orphans

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/07/14

Episode 102. We discuss what should go in a Chex Mix, our favorite cereals, and when to eat a pot pie. We share fond memories of weird things our moms have eaten or gotten spilled on them. Miss ya, moms! Take all the napkins you want! Kyle raves about the Netflix sci-fi drama Dark. Melissa raves about the Netflix coming-of-age comedy The Babysitter's Club. The eventual upcoming The Batman movie is already supposed to get a spinoff show about the Gotham PD. What other movies do you want a

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79:19

First Ever Trivia Night!

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/06/29

Episode 101. Ignacio joins us this week for the first annual Whatnauts Trivia Night! We ask each other questions about pop culture, history, and science. Which movie franchise has earned more money, Harry Potter or James Bond? What did Nintendo make before they made video games? What sitcom did First Lady Barbara Bush call "the dumbest thing I've ever seen"? 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

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112:10

Snoopy vs. Everybody

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/06/22

Episode 100. After a brief discussion on some movie news, we get into celebrating our 100th episode! We honor our inadvertent name-twins The Whatnauts, a 1970s soul band, and discuss their discography and all the music that has sampled them over the years. We play two truths and a lie -- what stunts has Kyle pulled to impress a girl? how did Melissa have her first kiss? We answer some trivia questions, list our favorite Captain's Log memories, and play Mad-Libs with previous episode

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72:09

Raw Butt, Nothing On It

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/06/15

Episode 99. We're back to discuss the sci-fi TV we've been watching and the fake plants we've been buying. Melissa reflects on the sad adult man entertainment she was provided as a child and asks what songs should have sequels. Kyle is an old man with a bad back. We talk about the new release dates for Tenet and Wonder Woman. Also, gum. Have you ever mixed two gums at once? Like a gum cocktail?The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a weekly podcast where we talk about some of the latest pop culture

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80:49

Enter Sandlord

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/06/01

Episode 98. This is the first episode of the show recorded on Kyle's new homemade computer! Hear the handcrafted quality! We discuss what we've been watching lately, whether or not we'll get HBO Max, and what alternative sports may join the Olympics in the future. Melissa wants to be an overenthusiastic announcer for a lowkey sport. Pizza Lord returns. Sandlord arrives.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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69:26

Emotional Support Cookie

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/05/27

Episode 97. We are art nerds and talk about pulling all-nighters and keeping our lives organized. Kyle is building a new computer! Melissa lives inside a spreadsheet! We discuss Dunkaroos, Jolly Ranchers, Fruit by the Foot, Tootsie Rolls, and hacks to repurpose snack packaging into useful household objects. We also talk about our new Pateron bonus episodes for The Reactor Core and what we want do with that podcast feed and our YouTube channel in the future.The Whatnauts Captain’s Log is a

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86:01

Superheroes: The Musical

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/05/18

Episode 96. Why aren't there more musicals based on superhero stories? You have bad luck with Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark and then just quit on the entire concept? We discuss what heroes we want to see take the stage! Kyle recaps a weird episode of Justice League Unlimited and tells the story of his parents' frantic search to get him Power Rangers toys as a kid. Melissa loves Scooby-Doo but not how disorganized her DVD collection is for the franchise. We have a sincere discussion on lamps

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89:04

A Clean One For Mom

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/05/11

Episode 95. We attempt to do a mom-friendly podcast! Kyle doesn't cuss any swears! There is talk about the struggles of obtaining new furniture, shipping mysteries, and cool new posters. We also discuss the potential addition of Nova to the MCU and where we would like to see him and other comic book favorites appear. Melissa admits she doesn't know anything about the real Fantastic 4 and we both challenge ourselves to expand on the media we're pitching for The Review Show. Shout-out to all

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91:52

The Prettiest Rhino

The Captain"s Log ·

2020/05/04

Episode 94. Ignacio joins Kyle and Melissa this week for a discussion on ranking zoo animals, mom theme songs, and what might be the first movie to debut in theaters again later this year. We name the movies we've watched the most times as adults and describe the worst movie that we have ever seen, for varying values of "worst." Ignacio also talks how he picked electric engineering for his career path and the video game props he's tried to recreate in real life!The Whatnauts Captain’s Log

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