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(Epic) Episode 34: Disruptive Technologies

Posted on 2013-05-31 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

We talk about some past and future technologies that have changed the way we work and live. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes Graphene Batteries http://www.dvice.com/2013-5-3/supercapacitors-near-ish-future-batteries Google Glass http://mashable.com/2013/05/01/google-glass-video-demos/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/07/17/cyborg-discrimination-scientist-says-mcdonalds-staff-tried-to-pull-off-his-google-glass-like-eyepiece-then-threw-him-out/ Laser Eye Surger How It’s Made: Laser Eye Surger [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V4I2xzwGd4] Light Emitting Diode [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GodkGafZsh4] Telephone

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(Epic) Episode 33: Mass Hysteria

Posted on 2013-05-18 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

A look at some strange and interesting cases of mass hysteria through history and in modern times. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes All links posted on this page are for reference only. None of the information given on this show or through these links

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(Epic) Episode 32: Video Games

Posted on 2013-05-10 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

A look at some of our favourite (and not so favourite) video games. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Stephanie Sirois (@s_L_promotions) Show Notes ZORK Hero’s Quest Quest for Glory King’s Quest Space Quest Police Quest Leisure Suit Larry Sam and Max hit the road Home Star Runner (Wii Game) Grim Fandango Tim Shaffer (Guy

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Epic Episode List

Posted on 2013-05-06 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Epic is a radio show and podcast about all things awesome! Join Marc, Joel, Richard, Andy and more as they cover Science, technology, geek humor, pop culture, TV, movies, comics, and more. Read our posts/show notes and/or Subscribe via iTunes or via RSS. Visit Epic on Facebook and Like Us! Episode 37: Ingress Episode 36: Classic Movies Episode 35: Future Weapons

(Epic) Episode 31: Pet Peeves

Posted on 2013-04-26 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

The Epic crew welcomes a new member with a good old fashion nag fest about all of our favorite pet peeves. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Stephanie Sirois (@s_L_promotions) Show Notes Traffic Circles How to use a traffic circle: http://www.beyond.ca/how-to-navigate-a-traffic-circle-roundabout/210.html Dickie Dee Ice Cream (Andy mentions it in passing) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dickie_Dee Pedestrian Crossings

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(Epic) Episode 30: TableTop Day

Posted on 2013-04-21 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

The Epic crew sit down during international TableTop day and talk about some of their favorite board games. “Game On!” Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Mark Killfoil (@encaf1) from The Weird Show Show Notes This episode was recorded on location at the Epic TableTop gathering at the

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(Epic) Episode 5: 80’s and 90’s TV, Part 2 of 2.

Posted on 2013-04-17 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Joel, Marc, and Richard look back at those great cartoons from the 80’s and early 90’s. Richard drops some great trivia about various voice actors. Richard and Joel compete to see who can recognize the most intro music clips. Hosts: Marc Cabot, Joel Richard, and Richard Gray Background This is the first episode in which

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(Epic) Episode 4: 80’s and 90’s TV, Part 1 of 2.

Posted on 2013-04-17 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Joel, Marc, and Richard look back at those great cartoons from the 80’s and early 90’s. Richard drops some great trivia about various voice actors. Richard and Joel compete to see who can recognize the most intro music clips. Hosts: Marc Cabot, Joel Richard, and Richard Gray Background This is the first episode in which

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(Epic) Episode 3: Childhood Toys, Part 2 of 2

Posted on 2013-04-15 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Joel and Marc look back at the and the epic toys that shaped their childhoods. They talk about the toys that made them jealous, mad, and the ones they always wanted, but never had. Hosts: Marc Cabot and Joel Richard. Background This is the second half of the episode. You can find the first half

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(Epic) Episode 2: Childhood Toys, Part 1 of 2

Posted on 2013-04-15 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Joel and Marc look back at the and the epic toys that shaped their childhoods. They talk about the toys that made them jealous, mad, and the ones they always wanted, but never had. Hosts: Marc Cabot and Joel Richard. Background Due to the fact that we release our show on a local radio station,

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(Epic) Episode 1: Scams and Schemes.

Posted on 2013-04-15 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Marc and Joel talk about various scams and schemes made popular with today’s technology. We discuss phishing and how people can use it to get your World of Warcraft authenticator information, banking information, etc. Joel talks about how his family computer was once compromised with a trojan horse virus through ICQ. Marc points out the

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(Epic) Episode 29: Apps

Posted on 2013-04-13 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

The Epic crew take a look at some cool apps. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Joel Richard (@JoelARichard) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes The Back to the Future Wild Gunman scene. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMy1zO8m8sM] The Android X-Phone: http://www.android.gs/motorola-x-phone-release-date-specs/ Home Remote Control: I use smarthome based products, which are X10 compatible. You can find them here: http://www.smarthome.com/

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(Epic) Episode 27: Stuff to Blow Your Mind

Posted on 2013-02-22 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pmW4mhHm_E] Hosts: Marc Cabot, Richard Gray, Andy McMullen, Nuchtchas, The Clockwork Doctor Description: Marc, Rich, Andy, Nuchtchas, and Tek talk about some mind blowing (and some not so mind blowing) facts. Epic Words “The reason why certain people turn to philosophy, why I became a philosopher, since I was a little boy, I always felt

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(Epic) Episode 26: Lies TV Told Us

Posted on 2013-02-15 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Marc, Rich, Nuchtchas, and Tek talk about the lies told us by the world of television and Hollywood. For more information and show notes, click here. Credits: Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray (@epicrich1) Joel Richard (@joelarichard) Nuchtchas (@nuchtchas) Tek, The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Opening/Closing Music: “Cheezee Lab” by Kevin MacLeod via Incompetech.com Intro Sketch By: The Clockwork

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(Epic) Episode 25: 80s Movies

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

Marc, Richard, and Andy quick-fire through some of their favourite 80’s movies. For more information and show notes, click here. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More

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(Epic) Episode 24: Robert Maillet

Posted on 2013-01-18 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Marc, Joel, Richard, and Andy tackle their “biggest” guest so far: Robert Maillet. He talks about his career through wrestling his role on the movies; 300, Sherlock Holmes, Pacific Rim, Percy Jackson, The Big Bang, and more. For more information and show notes, click here. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS |

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(Epic) Episode 23: Paul and Storm

Posted on 2013-01-11 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Marc, Andy, and Richard take a look at some of the wonderful gadgets available through various vendors on the web. For more information and show notes, click here. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More

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(Epic) Episode 22: Gadgets

Posted on 2012-12-15 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Marc, Andy, and Richard take a look at some of the wonderful gadgets available through various vendors on the web. For more information, show notes, and an extended version, click here. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More

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(Epic) Episode 21: Anna Silk

Posted on 2012-11-16 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Anna Cooperman (Better known as Anna Silk from the hit SyFy and Showcase series, Lost Girl) and her husband, Seth visit the Epic studios to share some of their personal experiences and stories. This interview will be released in two parts. For more information, show notes, and an extended version, click here. Podcast: Play in new window

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(Epic) Lost Girl Season 1 DVD, Signed by Anna Silk

Posted on 2012-11-14 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Would you like to win a signed copy of Lost Girl, Season 1? All you have to do is listen to Epic on November 16th and 23rd when we interview Anna Silk and her husband, Seth Cooperman. Answer the following questions and email them to us at epicchsr@gmail.com to enter the draw. – What is the

(Epic) Episode 20: Lame Super Powers

Posted on 2012-11-03 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Marc and Andy get together with The Clockwork Doctor and Nuchtchas from nimlas.org to talk about some lame super powers. We discuss both the lame, the not so lame, and why the awesome can still be pretty lame. For more information, show notes, and an extended version, click here. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google

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(Epic) Episode 019: Epic Death Scenes

Posted on 2012-10-26 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Hosts: Marc Cabot, Joel Richard, Andy McMullen, The Clockwork Doctor, Nuchtchas Description: Marc, Joel and Andy get together with The Clockwork Doctor and Nuchtchas from nimlas.org to talk about some pretty epic death scenes. For more information and show notes, click here. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More

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(Epic) Episode 018: Easter Eggs

Posted on 2012-10-06 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Hosts: Marc Cabot, Joel Richard, Richard Gray, and Andy McMullen. Description: Marc, Joel, Rich, and Andy talk about Easter eggs: those hidden gems in games, books, and movies. For more information and show notes, click here. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More

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(Epic) Episode 017: Firefly

Posted on 2012-09-29 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Hosts: Marc Cabot, Joel Richard, Richard Gray, and Andy McMullen. Description: Marc, Joel, Rich, and Andy talk about the greatest show in the ‘verse. ”Firefly” For more information and show notes, click here. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More

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(Epic) Episode 16: Game of Thrones, Season 1, Part 2 of 2

Posted on 2012-09-21 by Marc Cabot Posted in EPIC!

Hosts: Marc Cabot, Nuchtchas, Richard Gray, and Andy McMullen. Description: Game of Thrones. You’ve watched it. You’ve loved it. But you didn’t quite follow it. We try to clear the air with some of the usual sticking points. Please note that this is an extended version of the episode heard on CHSR. For more information and

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