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This is a weekly podcast between three close friends talking about the hit tv show The Mentalist. The plan is to watch two episodes each week until we complete the series, or quit. Join Abhik, Scott, and Sacco as we try and figure out what this show is all about!

Abhik Basu


    • Mar 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    There's zeros next to this number

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 127:51


    Coming at ya with a new episode of Minds Crimes! This episode we delve into episodes 9 and 10 of season 3, Red Moon and Jolly Red Elf. We were not expecting to have so much content out a season holiday episode. Follow us at @mindscirmes on twitter and if you would like to drop us a line hit us up at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com

    Maybe it was all the cattle prodding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 115:29


    Hey there everyone! We are back with a new episode of Minds crimes! This week we talk about episode 7 - Red Hot and episode 8 - Ball of Fire of season 3 of The Mentalist. We get some excellent throwback characters in both these episodes and man I sure am hoping this trend of callbacks continue. Will we learn some more about Lisbon's love life (oh my), as well as an exciting kidnapping episode! Feel free to drop us a line to talk about this episode or anything else via our twitter @mindscrimes or at our e-mail itsmindcrimes@gmail.com.

    Did you have to say tiny?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 99:18


    We got some more sweet sweet mentalist talk coming your way! This episode we talk about season 3 episode 5 and 6. Unfortunately we lost like 10 minutes (where we mostly joked about how many times Van Pelt ends up being in mortal danger) so it'll be a bit scrambled in the middle there. Otherwise we hope you enjoy it! And if you are listening when this is released, happy holidays and happy new year to all!! @mindscrimes on twitter itsmindcrimes@gmail.com

    Don't you know that dinosaurs are chocolate flavored?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 106:56


    Hey there folks! Welcome to our Marvel- I mean Mentalist podcast were we watch episodes of the Mentalist and then talk about it. This week we go over episodes 3 and 4 of season 3? Want to know what happened with Christina Frye? Why is Karen Cross so intense? Will Van Pelt and Rigsby ever move on? Well you won't get the answers but we will talk about these topics! If you would like to drop us a line hit us up at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com @mindscrimes on twitter

    No way he's going to eat this whole apple

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 115:39


    We are back baby! Join as we kickstart season 3 of the Mentalist with discussions on episodes 1 and 2. What are those good ol CBI folk up to this season you ask? We get some classic homicide mystery coupled with a little bit of Circus Jane lore. Lisbon has also stepped up her banter game it seems. Can't wait to see what else is in store! Feel free to drop us a line at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com and follow us on twitter at @mindscrimes. Thanks for listening as always!

    Idris Elba would be a cool Professor Plum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 84:25


    Hey there everyone! We talk about the cult classic movie Clue this week, its a good time (or is it?). We also spend an inordinate amount of time re-casting the movie for current day. Give it a listen for all your non-mentalist related podcast needs! Also be sure to let us know what your thoughts on the movie were, are you still a fan or did it age poorly? @mindscrimes on twitter itsmindcrimes@gmail.com

    Side story 3: ooh baby this doing numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 76:49


    Hey there folks! We are in the middle of our season break where we come out with a few weird podcasts that have nothing to do with the Mentalist! Don't worry we'll be back soon with season 3, but for now if you want to listen in on us answering a bunch of dumb questions give it a go! itsmindcrimes@gmail.com @mindscrimes on twitter

    Episode 26: When do you think TiVo came out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 75:31


    We are finally here at the season 2 finale of The Mentalist! We got another Red John episode baby. Join us as we bumble our way through this episode while going on weird tangents. We also give our finals impressions on season 2 overall. We would love to know what you thought of season 2 as well! Hit us up at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com and follow us on twitter at @mindscrimes. Thanks for listening as always!

    Episode 25: The Porridge Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 125:29


    Hi Folks, we are coming in hot with a new episode of Minds crimes! Tell your friends! Maybe! Depends on if they are cool. Well if you are listening to this, I'm sure they are very cool. You may proceed. We talk about episodes 21 and 22 of season 2 of The Mentalist. Hope you like clown discourse, cause we'll mention the murder clown. Feel free to drop us a line at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com and make sure to follow us at @mindscrimes on twitter. Have a good one!

    Episode 24: It's tomato season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 149:53


    Things are spicing up as we are nearing the end of season 2 of The Mentalist, join us as we talk about episodes 19 and 20. Will we learn the full story about Hightower? What are the podcasters pillow preferences? Find out the answers to these questions in this episode! pillow picture referenced: https://imgur.com/a/URWh1lT @mindscrimes on twitter itsmindcrimes@gmail.com

    Episode 23: Damn he's good

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 163:29


    We are back with a new episode this week going over episodes 17 and 18 of season 2 of The Mentalist. We are introduced to the new CBI boss in these episodes and we are very interested to see where the character goes. If you would like to write into the show drop us a line at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com. And follow us @mindscrimes on twitter!

    Episode 22: One's a moral crime, the other one is a crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 132:41


    Welcome back to another episode of Minds Crimes! We go over episodes 15 and 16 of the Mentalist season 2 in this podcast. This week learn exactly how far Jane can push this boundaries of what is an acceptable use of tricks to catch a killer. Turns out its a pretty big boundary. We also get some killer cooking, find out what we think! @mindscrimes on twitter itsmindcrimes@gmail.com

    Episode 21: I've souped myself again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 133:45


    Welcome back to minds crimes! This episode we go over season 2 episodes 13 and 14 of the Mentalist. Join us as we argue about what consists of a soup, and watch Cho perform his best John Wick impersonation. If you would like to drop us a line feel free to write into the show at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com and follow us on twitter at @mindscrimes. Thanks as always for listening!

    Episode 20: I don't know the answer to that question and I refuse to google it

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 133:40


    We are going back to high school in this episode of Reading minds and solving crimes! How many high school tropes can one episode fit? A decent amount turns out! Also why is Lisbon so bad at doing documentary videos? Join us as we go over episodes 11 and 12 of season 2 of The Mentalist and have some laughs. itsmindcrimes@gmail.com @mindscrimes on twitter

    Episode 19: We don't need to kill Zapdos, we just need to make sure they don't

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 105:32


    Hey all, sorry for the delay but we are back with a new episode of Minds crimes! We go over episodes 9 and 10 of season 2 and have a good time doing it. We got a baseball episode and a diamond heist episode? Wowee! Give us a listen to hear three friends fumble their way through another 2 episodes of the Mentalist. Thanks as always! itsmindcrimes@gmail.com @mindscrimes on twitter

    Episode 18: I can taste the skunk from here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 159:01


    We got quite the one two punch of episodes this week! Join us as we talk about episodes 7 and 8 of season 2 of the Mentalist. The Bosco Jane relationship comes to a head and we are here for it. A few drinks, and a lot of conversation was had. Hope you like it! itsmindcrimes@gmail.com @mindscrimes on twitter

    Episode 17: Where are the cookies man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 133:09


    We are back with some more minds crimes baby! This episode we discuss episodes 5 and 6 of season 2, and have a blast doing it! Great to see this season branching out a bit. Let us know what you think and shoutout to ghosts everywhere. @mindscrimes on twitter itsmindcrimes@gmail.com

    Episode 16: How many ants can The Rock take?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 120:15


    Hey there folks, we continue our journey into season 2 of the mentalist this episode with episode 3 and 4. We get a Lisbon focused episode! And who would win, a whole biker gang, or Cho and Rigsby? Find out what we think, and feel free to drop us a line! itsmindcrimes@gmail.com @mindscrimes

    Episode 15: Where we talk about fast food, and maybe The Mentalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 122:07


    We are back with season 2 of The Mentalist! Join three close friends as they watch episodes of the CBS crime procedural The Mentalist for the first time and then talk about it We go over episodes 1 and 2 of season 2, we had a great time coming back to this show and we are glad you could join us! If you would like to drop us a line hit us up at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com or on twitter at @mindscrimes. Thanks!

    Side story 2: Am I bad sexy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 121:18


    Hi everyone, we are back with a new side episode! This week we are watching the 1996 cult hit "The Craft" starring our very off Teresa Lisben! We are also joined by two lovely guests this week, hopefully you like it. Let us know what you think! @mindscrimes on twitter itsmindcrimes@gmail.com

    Side story 1: You got nine dead people and a free car

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 77:53


    Hi there folks, we are currently taking a small break before jumping into season 2 of The Mentalist, but for now we figured we would record one or two off brand episodes to see how we liked it. We discuss a few ridiculous questions / scenarios and what we would do. Let us know what you think! This episode is also totally skippable if you are mainly here for The Mentalist! itsmindcrimes@gmail.com @mindscrimes on twitter

    Episode 14: Tommy gets bundled by a two by four

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 107:35


    Hi everyone, in this episode of reading minds solving crimes, we get to talk about the season 1 finale Red John's footsteps. Hear our thoughts on both this episode and our thoughts on the season overall. We hope you guys enjoyed the ride and look forward to jumping back with season 2 soon! @mindscrimes on twitter itsmindcrimes@gmail.com

    Episode 13: Dave Grohl will always be in our hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 123:27


    Hi everyone, we are back with another episode of minds crimes! This episode focuses on episode 21 Miss Red and 22 Blood brothers. We also solidify our rules for the season finale drinking game. Peep the link below if you would like to play along! If you would like to drop us a line feel free to hit us up at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com or on twitter @mindscrimes. https://twitter.com/MindsCrimes/status/1398225498229067778?s=20

    Episode 12: Rats get the bird's nest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 125:41


    Hi everyone, we are nearing the end of season 1, but before that we got two new episodes to talk about! This podcast goes over episode 19 and 20 of season one of The Mentalist. We got ourselves a mafia episode ladies and gents! We also go over some tentative plans for the season finale episode. If you would like to drop us a line. hit us up at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com or follow us on twitter at @mindscrimes. Show notes: https://twitter.com/revrrlewis/status/1389906290588127236?s=20

    Episode 11: You know what to do

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 111:31


    Hi everyone, we are back with a new episode of Minds Crimes! We go over episodes 17 and 18 of season one in this one, and have some fun along the way. Seriously though, I'm eagerly waiting for the hypnosis avengers arc that should be coming up any minute now. If you wanna drop us a line hit us up at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @mindscrimes for updates. Have a good one!

    Episode 10: His name is Tom Holland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 142:31


    We are back to doing two episode this week as we get into episode 15: Scarlet Fever and episode 16: Bloodshot. Things are ramping up as we get near the season finale! If you would like to shoot us an e-mail drop us a line at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com

    Episode 9: Happy as a cucumber

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 108:47


    Hey all, we are back with another episode of MINDS CRIMES! We are graced by the great Cho's presence in episode 9: Crimson Casanova as he styles his way into our hearts. If you would like to drop us a line, reach out at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com Twitter.com/mindscrimes Sudoku video referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKf9aUIxdb4

    Episode 8: What if someone steals The Thinker?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 77:09


    Hi everyone, we go over episode 13 of season one of the Mentalist on this episode. Join us as we tackle all the different art pieces we know (there are not many). Plus who doesn't love a good art heist? Certainly not us. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Itsmindcrimes@gmail.com

    Episode 7: I get it, it's illegal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 84:25


    Hi everyone, we talk about episode 12 Red Rum from season 1 of The Mentalist on this episode. Some real good Cho scenes in this one. Also will he ever win a bet? If you want to write into the show please shoot us an e-mail at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com. Thanks! https://twitter.com/MindsCrimes

    Episode 6: Apologizes to Mark Ingram Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 94:54


    Hey everyone! We changed up the format for this episode, we are going to test out doing one episode a week and see how it goes. This episode covers season 1 episode 11 of The Mentalist. We finally get a Red John episode and waste no time talking about some more theories. Some are better than others. We recorded this before the news about Jessica Walter who we talked about a bit on this episode. RIP to a fantastic actress. If you would like to send us a message feel free to shoot us an e-mail at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com and follow us on twitter at: https://twitter.com/mindscrimes McElroy story: https://youtu.be/pHaayrkqhdA?t=644 The snowman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF2Ksrxu_QY

    Episode 5: What if that drug addicted homeless man was Rembrandt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 160:54


    Hey everyone, we ae back with a new episode where we go over episodes 9 and 10 of season 1 of the Mentalist. This one's a long one so we hope you folks enjoy. Will we finally get a Red John episode? Tune in to find out! If you have anything you would like to ask us, feel free to drop us a line at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com. Content warning for ableism and pejorative language related to ableism. Serious discussion on the topic from 11:30-39:00, and more broadly from 11:30-1:41:00 https://www.spreadtheword.global/

    Episode 4: She sells sea shells by the sea shore

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 135:14


    Hi! This episode will cover episode 7 and 8 of season 1 of the Mentalist. We meet some potential new recurring characters in this set of episodes. And a baby that has no business being at a crime scene. (Or does she?) Give us a listen! If you would like to write in or have a question for us to share on the podcast feel free to drop us a line at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com

    Episode 3: Is Tyler Herro exclusively buying his own cards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 118:16


    Hey folks, this episode focuses on episode 5 and 6 of the Mentalist. We also talk a bit about the new NBA / collectable fad sweeping the nation (or at least my twitter feed). There's also a bit of waxing poetic about casinos involved. Give it a listen! If you would like to write in or have a question for us to share on the podcast feel free to drop us a line at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com. Thanks! Initial thoughts (12:00) Episode 5: Redwood (13:40) Episode 6: Red Handed (1:04:30) Final thoughts (1:50:00) Follow us on twitter @mindscrimes

    Episode 2: Bob Wehadababyitsaboy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 130:59


    We get into episodes 3 and 4 of season 1 of the Mentalist in this episode of Reading minds and solving crimes. Join us as we discuss how Patrick Jane constantly gets himself into these predicaments. If you would like to write in or have a question for us to share on the podcast feel free to drop us a line at itsmindcrimes@gmail.com. Thanks!

    Episode 1: Holy crap you were right, I'm Rigsby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 112:47


    Welcome to our first episode of making minds and solving crimes. In this episode we go over the first two episodes in season 1 of the mentalist and give our thoughts on both the episodes and the series overall. Give it a listen!

    Episode 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 57:13


    Hey everybody! This was a test episode for us to get our bearings on how to create a podcast, and thus can totally be skipped. But if you want to listen in on some weirdos talk about their favorite media during the pandemic, feel free to give it a listen. See you for episode 1!

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