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(Epic) Episode 56: Weird Laws

Posted on 2014-08-08 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Direct Link (Right click and save as..) We round up some of the strangest laws from around the world. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Joel Richard (@JoelARichard) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Music In Dreams: 8-Bit Man Bandcamp: indreamsband.bandcamp.com Facebook: facebook.com/indreamsband Twitter: @fwlrmusic Chromeo: Fall Back 2U Website: chromeo.net Facebook: facebook.com/chromeo Twitter: @chromeo ITunes: itunes.apple.com/ca/album/white-women/id833880156 Corrections If

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(Epic) Episode 55: Retro Future

Posted on 2014-07-04 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

The Future is NOW! Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Music Styx: Mr. Roboto Website: www.styxworld.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/styxtheband Twitter: @STYXtheband Thomas Dolby: She Blinded Me With Science Website: www.thomasdolby.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/officialthomasdolby Twitter: @thomasdolby Show Notes Project Babylon http://www.damninteresting.com/project-babylon-gerald-bulls-downfall/ Jules Vern http://www.biography.com/people/jules-verne-9517579 Soylent http://soylent.me/ The Movie Brazil http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1003033-brazil/ Laser fusion https://lasers.llnl.gov/ First

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(Epic) Episode 54: Epic

Posted on 2014-06-26 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

We take a good hard look at ourselves. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Joel Richard (@JoelARichard) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Music Emm Gryner: So Easy ( feat. Chris Hadfield) Website: www.emmgryner.com Twitter: @EmmGryner In-Flight Safety: Model Homes Website: www.inflightsafety.ca Twitter: @InFlight_Safety Show Notes This entire site is our notes. Take a look around.

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(Epic) Episode 53: Friendship is Magic

Posted on 2014-05-09 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Part 2 of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fundraiser special. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Hasbro: http://www.hasbro.com/mylittlepony/en_CA/ Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic Corrections If you noticed any issues with this episode and would like us to post a correction, email us here: epicchsr@gmail.com or tweet us at: @epicchsr Credits Produced

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(Epic) Episode 53: Friendship is Magic: Part 1 of 2

Posted on 2014-05-09 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

They made us do it! I swear! Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Hasbro: http://www.hasbro.com/mylittlepony/en_CA/ Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic Corrections If you noticed any issues with this episode and would like us to post a correction, email us here: epicchsr@gmail.com or tweet us at: @epicchsr Credits Produced in partnership with CHSR 97.9 FM

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(Epic) Episode 52: Good Movies of 2013

Posted on 2014-04-17 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

We went off on the movies we hated last week, so here are some that aren’t so bad. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Show Notes Our list: Frozen Elysium The Wolverine Pacific Rim Iron Man 3 Star Trek: Into Darkness Despicable Me 2 Hunger Games: Catching Fire World’s End Anchor Man

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(Epic) Episode 51: Bad Movies

Posted on 2014-04-15 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Movies we love to hate. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Show Notes The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1538403/?ref_=nv_sr_1) The Hobbit (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1170358/?ref_=nv_sr_1) Sharknado (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2724064/?ref_=nv_sr_1) Man of Steel (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0770828/?ref_=nv_sr_1) Hansel & Gretel (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1428538/?ref_=nv_sr_1) The Lone Ranger (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210819/?ref_=nv_sr_1) Oblivion (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1483013/?ref_=nv_sr_1) After Earth (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1815862/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) Nostalgia Critic’s review of Devil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shG4SFAZvhA Epic (ly BAD)

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(Epic) Interview 3: Open Enigma

Posted on 2014-03-17 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Join Nuchtchas and Tek as they interview Marc and James from S&T GeoTronics, the guys behind theOpen Enigma Project Kickstarter. Hosts Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Make sure you check them out and if you’re in Georgia, or the area check them out at the Charlotte International Cryptologic Symposium next week (March 20-22,

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(Epic) Episode 50: Apocalypse

Posted on 2014-02-22 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Our favorite apocalypse scenarios, our least favorite and how to prepare yourself. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Joel Richard (@JoelARichard) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Mutually Assured Destruction http://people.howstuffworks.com/mutual-assured-destruction.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Arms_Limitation_Talks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/START_I The Doomsday clock http://thebulletin.org/ Boston Dynamics http://www.bostondynamics.com/ Yellowstone National Park Super Volcano http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/risk-of-supervolcano-eruption-big-enough-to-affect-the-world-far-greater-than-thought-say-scientists-9040073.html Fukushima http://fukushimaupdate.com/

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(Epic) Episode 49: Life Hacks

Posted on 2014-02-18 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

The good, the bad, and the useless. We talk about as many as we can in 25 minutes. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Home Made Stylus Home Made Lipstick Cable Rings Keurig bottle warmer Life Hacker: 30 Life Hacks Debunked: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fQlYYZQBM4 Life

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(Epic) Episode 47: Geek Culture

Posted on 2014-01-17 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

The Epic crew share their opinions on where “geek culture” came from and where it is going. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Joel Richard (@JoelARichard) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Mark, the Encaffeinated One (@encaf1) Show Notes Pork and Beans http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQHPYelqr0E Weird Al Yankovic http://www.weirdal.com/ Garfield without Garfield http://garfieldminusgarfield.net/

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(Epic) Episode 46: Operating Systems

Posted on 2014-01-04 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

The Epic crew talk about their favourite and not so favourite operating systems new and old. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Mark, the Encaffeinated One (@encaf1) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Windows 95 www.microsoft.com Windows Millenium www.microsoft.com The Apple TV http://store.apple.com/ca/ipod/ipod-accessories/apple-tv OSX – Mountain Lion http://www.apple.com/ca/osx/

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(Epic) Interview 02: Paul & Storm

Posted on 2013-12-09 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

We join up with Nutty Bites to talk to Paul & Storm about their balls. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) Show Notes Check out George R.R. Martin destroy Paul & Storm’s guitar here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqcqapoFy-w Everything you need to know is right here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulandstorm/big-launch-for-paul-and-storms-new-album-ball-pit Corrections If you noticed any issues with this episode

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(Epic) Episode 45: Jobs of the Future

Posted on 2013-11-30 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Direct Link (Right click and save as..) Looking at the jobs of the future, today! Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Space ship/Space station Captain http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/captain-kirk-calls-chris-hadfield-at-space-station-1.1365620 Asteroid Mining http://www.planetaryresources.com/ http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tech/asteroid-mining-backed-by-google-james-cameron-1077565 The dawn mission: http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/ Kerbel space program: http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/ Holodeck Janitor http://www.somethingawful.com/news/blue-stripe-life-4/ Welcome to someday

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(Epic) Episode 44: Urban Legands

Posted on 2013-10-27 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

We’re talking about creepy urban legands. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Amnityville Horror House The Real Life Amnetyvill Horror: http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/family/amityville/1.html Flashing your lights on the highway From Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/maryland.asp Report from About.com: http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/crime/a/lights_out.htm Razor blades in halloween candy From Snopes (Aparently it DID happen): http://www.snopes.com/horrors/mayhem/needles.asp

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(Epic) Episode 43: Worst Video Games

Posted on 2013-10-19 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

We talk about some of the games we love to hate. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Joel Richard (@JoelARichard) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Show Notes NOTE! This isn’t a list of the bad games, Desert Bus Play it online: http://desertbus-game.org/ Marc refers to this article: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/07/the-worst-video-game-ever-created.html Warcraft I (Joel didn’t like this one, the rest

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(Epic) Episode 42: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Posted on 2013-10-12 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Don’t Panic! We’re talking about one of our favorite mini series, books, and movies: Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes The number 42 and all the weirdly attached meanings to it http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/history/42-the-answer-to-life-the-universe-and-everything-2205734.html Douglas adams did not mean

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(Epic) Interview 01: Mike Dougherty (Z*Con)

Posted on 2013-09-20 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Epic and Nutty Bites join forces to facedown the ghoulish Mike Dougherty and his new project; Z*Con! Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) Show Notes Check out the website and get notified when the crowd funding starts! http://www.youhavebeeninfected.com/ Follow Mike on twitter!: @ZConMovie Balticon: http://www.balticon.org/ The Plague Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Halcon: http://hal-con.com/ Browncoats Redemption: http://browncoatsmovie.com/ The Zombie Makeup

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(Epic) Episode 41: Unsolved Mysteries

Posted on 2013-09-08 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Join us and perhaps YOU can solve a mystery! Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Joel Richard (@JoelARichard) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Show Notes The Taos Hum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGHe7rdq0Ds Jack the Ripper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_ripper The WOW Signal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wow_signal Pyramids http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_pyramids Guy that moved big boulders on pebbles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYQBDhkBfr0 Rotating Statue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-jqMcKH4ZI Sailing Stones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyUjmMOURag WordPress Links The Dyatlov

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(Epic) Episode 40: Glitches

Posted on 2013-09-02 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

A look at some of the strangest, funniest, and most infuriating game glitches of all time. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Joel Richard (@JoelARichard) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Show Notes World of Warcraft – Old Ironforge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm8gJV6dZuQ World of Warcraft – Death Knight Death Grip, throwing through to the center of the map World of

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(Epic) Episode 39: Time Travel

Posted on 2013-07-29 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

The Epic travel through time! In a forward direction and at the same rate as normal time. For about 28 minutes. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Special Relativity [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rocNtnD-yI] Special Relativity made easy [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30KfPtHec4s] The 4th Dimension [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOuXtONDAN0] In Plain English: http://geekloo.com/plain-english/articles/ The Alcubierre Drive http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/05/28/nasa-admits-they-are-working-to-travel-faster-than-the-speed-of-light/

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(Epic) Episode 38: Mythic Creatures

Posted on 2013-07-23 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Stephanie joins us to talk about one of her favorite subjects: Mythical Creatures! Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Stephanie Sirois (@s_L_promotions) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Vampire Unicorn! Found here: http://cindarellapop.deviantart.com/art/Horrible-Vampire-Unicorn-174062087 American History Museum Mythical Creatures Fun Facts Page: Includes information regarding the Kraken http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/past-exhibitions/mythic-creatures/fun-facts Mermaids http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/past-exhibitions/mythic-creatures/promos/for-educators/mermaid-migration http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/mermaids/videos/mermaids.htm Narwhals [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykwqXuMPsoc] Vampires

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(Epic) Episode 37: Ingress

Posted on 2013-07-05 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

The Epic crew get moving in the game of Ingress Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Ingress Investigation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM8fKLnlAdw&list=PLDEUWItbkQ5_PpAq3j42F3v4mjvAAbIL7 Nokia turn by turn pedestrian navigation http://mynokiablog.com/2012/11/01/nokia-maps-3-0-preview-with-pedestrian-turn-by-turn-voice-coming/ The Ingress Intel Map (Account Needed) http://www.ingress.com/intel Main Website http://www.ingress.com/ Niantic Project http://www.nianticproject.com/ The official Ingress Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/ingress?feature=watch Misty

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(Epic) Episode 36: Classic Movies

Posted on 2013-06-28 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

A look through some of the movies we think are (or will be) classic ones. Show Notes Intro sketch recorded by the comedy group: “Wasted Tape”. The Matrix IMDB Entry: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/?ref_=sr_1 Trailer: http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3740270873?ref_=tt_pv_vi_2 Casablanca IMDB Entry: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/?ref_=sr_1 Trailer: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi6095897?ref_=tt_pv_vi_1 Shindler’s List, 1993 IMDB Entry: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108052/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Trailer: http://www.imdb.com/rg/VIDEO_PLAY/LINK//video/screenplay/vi4152531737/ Star Wars (The original three) IMDB Entry: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi6095897?ref_=tt_pv_vi_1 Trailer: http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1518602521?ref_=tt_pv_vi_2 Die Hard (The earlier ones) IMDB

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(Epic) Episode 35: Future Weapons

Posted on 2013-06-10 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

The Epic crew talk about lasers, phasers, rail guns, blasters and other future weapons. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Lightsabers The Wookieepedia: Lightsabers Rail Guns Railgun physics (MIT) DOD Rail Gun (Discover Channel Clip) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OqlTXwLG40] Lasers Excellent article from howStuffWorks.com Office of Naval Research

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