An Apotheosis of a Bombast

Episode 034 - Sterling Hedgpeth Is A Wonderful Name

bombastpodcast — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:12:22 +0000

Todays show starts with a nod to Rememberance Day & Friday 13th, Anna from Indiana drops us a line about Tweepdiff, Elton watches most of Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus and finaly sees the Google van.

Then onto the news where burglars draw on their faces, blood and mice are found at KFC & a lady passes her written driving test on the 950th attempt.

To end we talk names. Do they really spell success and should Scott be written into an Enid Blyton book?

If you have any news, comments, feedback or general chit-chat then please email us: bombastpodcast@googlemail.com

Thank you.

Show Notes 034

bombastpodcast — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:08:42 +0000

Intro/Outro music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

Opening

www.tweepdiff.com

Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus

News

Marker Burglars

Blood & Mice found in KFC

950th Time for Learner Driver

Scotts Corner

Does Your Name Spell Success?

Episode’s moral (Scott) - “Sterling Hedgpeth Is A Wonderful Name”

Please, continue to write to us, tweet @ us and let us know you’re out there.

Don’t be afraid to look through the old episodes - there’s a lot of good stuff there.

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 033 - Wait Until After Hours To Lube Your Coaster

bombastpodcast — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:25:14 +0000

Apologies apologies apologies for the lateness of the show, length of the show and the quality of Elton’s microphone… there, that feels a bit better.

Welcome, dear listener, to Episode 33.

In this bumper edition, hard covered, numbered, gold stamped, certificated episode we have a near death experience, a burglar murder, shark bites, insects, a list which is 12 fold and an interesting look at plane crashes. We reference several links, they’re all in the show notes.

Thank you for your patience.

If you have any news, comments, feedback or general chit-chat then please email us @ bombastpodcast@googlemail.com

Cheers

Show Notes Ep 033

bombastpodcast — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:21:05 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 033 Show notes

Intro/Outro music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

Promo Players

News

This weeks list

Oddee.com

Scotts corner

Scott’s blog entry about American Airlines Flight 587 which crashed in November 2001
Plane Crash Last Words
Friend or Follow with thanks to Anna

Episode’s moral (Scott) - “Wait until after hours to lube your coaster”

Please, continue to write to us, tweet @ us (elton didn’t mean it when he said to unfollow him), and let us know you’re out there.

Don’t be afraid to look through the old episodes - there’s a lot of good stuff there.

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 032 - Mark Your Territory Here

bombastpodcast — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:01:58 +0000

Let’s be honest, there’s not a lot to this episode: it’s a big chat about Twitter.

What we do learn is ‘Who’s favoring your tweets’, ‘Twitter etiquette’ and ‘10 rules of twitter’ from a guy who breaks them all and looks like Elton John. Scott reveals he has a secret Twitter account.

We then look into Hello Kitty. Why do their condoms look like lolly-pops? Did you know it was her birthday today? Did you buy her a gift?

Enjoy and please email or tweet us with feedback or stories.

Thank you.

Show Notes Ep 032

bombastpodcast — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:22:36 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 032 Show Notes

Intro/Outro Music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

Twitter

Who favorites your tweets? - http://favstar.fm
Robert Scoble’s 10 rules of Twitter - http://scobleizer.com/2007/09/23/the-10-rules-of-twitter-and-how-i-break-every-one
More rules we all break - http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2009/02/09/top-10-rules-of-twitter-etiquette
Nicky the Psychic Nickel - http://twitter.com/PsychicNickel
Recommended follows:
- Ian Lee - ???
- Ron Babcock - http://twitter.com/ronbabcock
- Weird News - http://twitter.com/weirdnews

Hello Kitty

This episode’s moral (Scott… well, Hello Kitty said it first) - “Mark you territory here”

Please, continue to write to us, tweet @ us (elton didn’t mean it when he said to unfollow him), and let us know you’re out there.

Don’t be afraid to look through the old episodes - there’s a lot of good stuff there.

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 031 - Bacon Lip Balm Is Not Meant For Dogs

bombastpodcast — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:49:14 +0000

First of all, welcome to the first guest producer of Bombast….. Mr. Matt Cullane.

Elton & Scott put Matt through his paces with sound effects, Kokology, and Mallets Mallet.

In news, Sony is in hot water with Nigerians and there’s bacon flavoured lip balm for sale.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Show Notes Ep 031

bombastpodcast — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:48:44 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 031 Show Notes

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

1. Guest Producer Matt Cullane can be found at @Matt_Cullane and at Warp Factor One.

2. In News

Sony changes advert after complaints from Nigerian government

Bacon Flavoured Lip Balm

3. The game section

Kokology

Mallets Mallet

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 030 - Be Suspicious of a Woman Who can Do Good Sound Effects

bombastpodcast — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:44:44 +0000

Yes, the grammar in that title is atrocious, but it’s got you wondering, hasn’t it?

Listen in as Scott’s wife, Mary Ann, takes Elton’s challenge to defend all of womanity and make machine gun sounds. Scott has a puppet… and it’s cute. Prisoners are getting drunk in Europe … on hand sanitizer. And, who is Noel MacNeal. All that and more await you in Episode 30.

It’s a bombast-a-palooza… so get in on it and listen to the show.

Show Notes Ep 030

bombastpodcast — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:33:45 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 030 Show Notes

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

1. Scott got a new puppet

This is it (that’s NOT Scott in the background):
Elton ponders what brings the Bear in the Big Blue House to life
Scott consults the Muppet Wiki and confirms Bear’s “inner person,” Noel MacNeal, is also featured on Oobi
Scott hates Wikis in general but endorses these three

2. Elton’s bits of weird news

3. Can women make sound effects?

Elton brings up the hermaphrodite 800 meter champion and says his own experience with Amanda and female family memebers suggests the ideal test is to ask a woman to make manly sound effects.
Scott’s wife, Mary Ann, makes her first on-air appearance and is put to the test by Elton
Scott found this video

4. Scott suggests checking out www.justin.tv

A great website accessible from all over the world. Be sure to check it out

5. Closing

This episode’s moral (Scott) - “Be Suspicious of a Woman Who can Do Good Sound Effects”
Please, continue to write to us, tweet @ us, and let us know you’re out there.
Thank you to TheAllMightyWiggles
Exit music: The Oobi Theme
Don’t be afraid to look through the old episodes - there’s a lot of good stuff there.

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 029 - Beware the Clown With a Manly Name

bombastpodcast — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:24:05 +0000

Scott and Elton (finally… sorry guys) get this episode released. In it you’ll learn about The Fourth Kind, why Scott wishes he was Obi-Wan, why Elton thinks coulrophobes are fakers, and much more.

Would you name your son “Batman Bin Suparman”? Nor would we. Don’t you think the man with the manliest name in the world should be named “Rocky” or “Rocko” or “Van” or “Vince” or “Elton”? Yeah, us too.

This sentence has five words. Pretty cool, huh? That’s called an “autogram” learn about that a lots more in this week’s episode.

(Sorry for the delay)

Enjoy and spread the word.

Show Notes Ep 029

bombastpodcast — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:16:14 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 029 Show Notes

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

1. Adverts that Antony from the Scuttercast enjoys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Toek6CdldC8&feature=PlayList&p=71948E5195F224B6&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=5
A good site for UK adverts from the 80s and 90s: http://www.completeshite.com/davethewave-adverts/

2. An Update on Ria and her husband Edmund

3. Would you rather be a Sith or a Jedi?

4. The Fourth Kind

Official Site

5. The Watchmen

Scott’s original discussion of the movie with Jakob and Mandi in Episode 10 of Nerd Hurdles

6. Scott and Elton talk about the best movies of 2009 as of Sept 9 (out of the few they’ve seen).

Scott picks Monsters vs. Aliens
Elton picks G.I. Joe (to be fair, he’s only seen 4 movies this year)

7. Weird News

Gorillas and Clowns Rob a Pub
Is being afraid of clowns a bandwagon fear?

8. Oddee’s Top 10 Manliest Names

Max Fightmaster FTW!
“ever”?!?!? really? Oddee, we’re disappointed.

9. Word Fun at Rinkworks (Pangrams and Autograms)

10. Closing

This episode’s moral (Scott) - “Beware the Clown With a Manly Name”
Please, continue to write to us, tweet @ us, and let us know you’re out there.
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross @ Sonnyboo.com
Don’t be afraid to look through the old episodes - there’s a lot of good stuff there.

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 028 - To Make Your Christmas Brighter, You Need The Energizer

bombastpodcast — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:27:06 +0000

Welcome everyone to another episode of Bombast.

Where do we start? Well, the kids are going back to school and may we say WOOTS!! In news, an armless man has trouble at a US bank & pigs stop people from bumming in the woods.

We then talk parties, sleepovers and football riots.

We finish the show with a selection of old commercials from both sides of the water.

Enjoy and spread the word.

Show Notes Ep 028

bombastpodcast — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:14:23 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 028 Show Notes

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

1. Stuff we talked about.

2. Commercial Breakdown….

3. Closing

This episode’s moral (Scott) - “To make your Christmas brighter, you need the Energizer”
Please, continue to write to us, tweet @ us, and let us know you’re out there.
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross @ Sonnyboo.com
Don’t be afraid to look through the old episodes - there’s a lot of good stuff there.

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Thank you for your time.

Episode 027 - Only Mother Nature Should Be Making Waves

bombastpodcast — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:26:47 +0000

Everyone’s here and we have a very special episode for you with news, websites, conference calls, all the good stuff.

The boys talk a bit about their trips, respond to some email (including an offer to share more than 4 million US dollars with a woman named “Ria”), and talk movies/reboots with their friends from the Geek Squared Podcast.

Scott gives Elton a website to play with… and play with it he does.

It’s a great episode, and we’re sure you’ll love it… . Heck, what other podcast can brag they have fans who are six-feet under ground in Rosedale Cemetary in Los Angeles, California. Only the Bombast Podcast can.

Thanks for listening, and be sure to check the show notes!

Show Notes - Ep 027

bombastpodcast — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:07:14 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 027 Show Notes

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

1. Elton and Scott are back.

Elton had a rough flight (or landing actually).
Mother Nature lashed out in Portugal and Maine while the boys were in the area.

2. Scott brings Elton up to speed on what happened with the podcasts while he was gone.

The Kumar Experience
A zombie listener in Los Angeles?

The guys respond to emails and comments
- Kennedy
- Sci-Fi That might Have Been: http://io9.com/5346052/the-science-fiction-sitcoms-that-never-were
- The Scuttercast podcast
Elton’s son bought a horn.

3. Elton and Scott chat with JayT and Troop from the Geek Squared Podcast about movie reboots and such

The Podcast: http://twogeek2podcast.podbean.com/
The blog: http://themainstreamgeek.blogspot.com/
Their email: Geeksquaredpodcast@gmail.com
Twitter:
- JT: http://twitter.com/jaytfleming
- Troop: http://twitter.com/TroopLee
- Podcast: http://twitter.com/GeekSquaredPod

4. Elton plays with the Natural Soft Text-to-Speech Demo

http://www.naturalreaders.com/?gclid=CLfAicHuopoCFQVaFQod_y3c8g

5. Closing

This episode’s moral (Scott) - “Only Mother Nature Should Be Making Waves”
Please, continue to write to us, tweet @ us, and let us know you’re out there.
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross @ Sonnyboo.com
Don’t be afraid to look through the old episodes - there’s a lot of good stuff there.

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 026 - Sometimes You Just Have To Take That First Step

bombastpodcast — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:09:21 +0000

With Elton and Scott both heading out on holiday/vacations, Scott opted to talk a little about the origins of the show and to release the mp3 “introduction/audition” he sent Elton on October 31, 2008. Isn’t his fear of rejection palpable?

There are several links in the show notes - be sure to use ‘em.

The boys will be back home by the time you listen to this and a new, “more traditional” episode 027 of the Bombast Podcast will be up for you before September starts.

Thank you for all your interest and support, and don’t forget to contact us about commercials you love/hate/remember most.

Show Notes - Ep 026

bombastpodcast — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:59:08 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 026 Show Notes

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

1. Elton and Scott are on family holidays/vacations.

2. Scott offers a glimpse into the origin of Apotheosis of a Bombast

Posts in the Simply Syndicated “plug yourself” thread which started it all (thanks Kumar)
Blog post from That Other Page about the titles we considered for our podcast

3. Podcasts referenced

The Simply Syndicated Network (includes Starbase 66)
The Nerd Hurdles Network
Here Goes Nothing
The Devil and Miss Mindy
Scuttercast
The Blakey Bizz Network
My Baby Monsters
4th Person Podcast
(not mentioned but he should have been acknowledged as an inspiration and a help in getting things started - Cliff from the Generally Speaking Podcast Network)

4. Scott will be sharing an mp3 “introduction/audition” he sent to Elton on October 31, 2008, after a prolonged closing.

5. Closing

This episode’s moral (Scott) - “Sometimes You Just Have To Take That First Step”
Scott and Elton will be back by the time you hear this, and we’ll have a new episode up for you before the end of August.
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross @ Sonnyboo.com
Don’t be afraid to look through the old episodes - there’s a lot of good stuff there.

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 025 - Never Cross Your Phobias With Your Philias

bombastpodcast — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:42:20 +0000

Listen in as Elton and Scott discuss Elton’s son’s birthday, Scott’s thoughts on Transformers 2, Formula 1 crashes, commercials, phobias and philias.

The show notes are jam packed with links.

We want to know what commercials you love/hate/remember most.

Show Notes - Ep 025

bombastpodcast — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:36:51 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 025 Show Notes

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

1. Elton and Scott talk about Elton’s son’s birthday party

2. Scott saw Transformers 2

@BamKapowDotCom ’s website: http://www.bamkapow.com
- Top Grossing Geek Movies
- Alien Prequel

3. Formula 1 Crashes

4. Arrested Development Documentary?

Website: http://arresteddevelopmentdoc.com/
Michael Cera behind the delay in making an Arrested Development movie?
1. Article One
2. Article Two
3. Article Three (Cera defends himself)

5. Red Dwarf

Scuttercast
Elton’s never seen Mystery Science Theater 3000?
- Article: Top 10 MST3K Episodes available online

6. Elton quizzes Scott on hard to pronounce phobias

http://phobiaguide.com

7. Scott and Elton talk about commercials

http://findthatsong.net
Scott’s blog post about 5 things you never see commercials for
Colgate Pump commercial Scott hates
Tell us what commercials you love/hate/remember

8. Closing

This episode’s moral (Elton) - “Never Cross Your Phobias with your Philias”
Scott and Elton are going on vacation (aka “holiday”) but we have something special planned for you while we’re gone
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross @ Sonnyboo.com
Check out our LOST podcast: http://rethinkinglost.podbean.com

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 024 - Be Careful What you Leave as a Phone Message

bombastpodcast — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:46:55 +0000

Olga, we don’t blame you for ignoring Demitri - he’s a tool.

Swine Flu reaches Elton’s village.

Cheers to Amanda for her 5K run and to Elton for having a soft spot for cute, fuzzy ducks. Boo to arsonists, people who hit alligators with sticks, and blog content thieves.

As always, lots of links in the show notes related to this episode’s content - check ‘em out.

Don’t forget to check out our (spoiler free for Season 6) podcast about the TV show LOST: ReThinking Lost.

Email, feedback, and ITunes reviews ALWAYS welcome.

Show Notes - Ep 024

bombastpodcast — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:27:17 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 024 Show Notes

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

Intro Dialogue - Phone Message #1 from Demitri via Entertonement.com

1. Swine Flu invades Elton’s village.

Elton lives an hour from the hospital?
Both Elton and Scott’s daughters have been stung by bees.
Stupid man gets arm bitten by crocodile (or is it an alligator?) - You Tube Video

2. Duck Crossing makes Elton feel warm and fuzzy.

3. Amanda (Mrs. Elton) ran in the Race for Life.

Scott shares a story about when he and his Mrs. ran a 5K together once… once.

4. The boys talk a bit about random stuff

Elton muses about alcohol dreams
- Scott remembers a night he can’t remember
Elton’s friend, the window washer, caught someone doing the “umpty-bumpty”

5. News Elton Found

Arsonists set fire to themselves (article and video)
The R2-D2 Chorus Line - video

6. Today’s Site: Entertonement.com (Source of the calls Demetri left for Olga)

Main website: www.entertonement.com
Demetri calling Olga
Family Guy Clip - Christian Bale rips Peter

7. Someone stole Kennedy’s Blog Post

Kennedy’s Blog Post about it at Weather Station 1
Props to Tim Morris (aka “Trekky Geek”)
Starbase 66 Podcast

8. Closing

This episode’s moral (Scott) - “Be Careful What You Leave as a Phone Message”
Exit Dialogue - Phone Message #2 from Demitri via Entertonement.com
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross @ Sonnyboo.com
Check out our LOST podcast: http://rethinkinglost.podbean.com
(Apologies again for the delay in getting these episodes to you)

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 023 - Don’t Go Swimming Alone In a Vat of Chocolate

bombastpodcast — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:31:56 +0000

Scott phones Elton from an undisclosed location (it’s Gilford, New Hampshire) and the boys talk about lake monsters, life on Venus, ways to die, and much more.

Scott tells Elton about the addictinggames.com website, and Elton laments the time he wasted playing Citadel.

Lots of links in the show notes - check ‘em out. Please give a listen to our new (spoiler free for Season 6) podcast about the TV show LOST: ReThinking Lost.

Email, feedback, and ITunes reviews ALWAYS welcome.

Show Notes - Ep 023

bombastpodcast — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:12:50 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 023 Show Notes

Intro Music - Amstel Light Beer Commerical

1. Scott is Skyping in from Lake Winnepesaukee, New Hampshire.

Winnie ? (Photo’s not by Scott - he never took any)

2. Green Lantern

Wikipedia page about Eagle Comics’ The Mekon
Wikipedia page about the Green Lantern
Green Lantern - Blackest Night 101 (within this page are many sub links)
DC Wiki page about “The Death of Superman” comics (note: the comics differ considerably from the animated Superman vs. Doomsday film)
- Cyborg Superman
- Cyborg Superman Respect Thread (?)

3. Aliens?

Discovery Channel presents “Are We Alone?” (Note: Scott ended up being very disappointed in it - they did NOT discuss Venus)
Life on Venus?
- You Tube Video (Not the show Scott saw)
- One article
- Another article

4. Elton’s News Stories

Man Dies By Falling Into a Vat of Chocolate
- Article
- Big Brother 11 - Official Page
- Scott prefers dying from from a faulty parachute over a shark attack.
Looping Plane Hits a Car

5. Addicting Games - our site you should check out

Main website: http://www.addictinggames.com/index.html
Adventure Factory
Escape: The Bathroom (admittedly, not that cool)
The BBC Emulator Site (including Citadel)

6. Closing

This episode’s moral (Scott) - “Don’t Go Swimming Alone In a Vat of Chocolate”
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross @ Sonnyboo.com
Check out our new LOST podcast: http://rethinkinglost.podbean.com
(Sorry for the delay in delivering Episode 23, but check the Ep 22 show notes - we warned you!)

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 022 - Make Your Last Picture A Good One

bombastpodcast — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:10:23 +0000

Disclaimer: the first 59 seconds of this episode are some of the most intense you’ll ever hear on the internet - and of course, they have absolutely nothing to do with the rest of the show.

Elton and Scott invite Boz from the Here Goes Nothing podcast for a Skype chat about Transformers 2 and Guitar Hero. South Park and a Transformer fan-made movie are referenced: links to full videos are in the show notes.

Scott introduces Elton to a list of 10 Amazing Last Pictures from Listverse.com.

By the way, the boys have started a new podcast about the TV show LOST. Please go visit it. And as always, please use the show notes links and send us feedback.

Show Notes - Ep 022

bombastpodcast — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:09:14 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 022 Show Notes

Pre-Intro Music - O Fortuna by Carl Orff

(Disclaimer: The pre-introduction has NOTHING to do with this episode)

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John Ross

1. Elton saw Transformers 2 - he found it to be lacking. (Unlike Transformers 1)

Gogos Crazy Bones
Scott’s Millenium Falcon Toy (not “his” but the same toy)
Pearl Drops
Cobra Commander
- As he should have been
- As he is in the new film

2. Live Action Star Wars coming?

Arictle from cinematical dot com

3. A talk with Boz

Here Goes Nothing Podcast
Mac vs. PC Transformer movie
Guitar Hero South Park episode (let us know if the link doesn’t work)

4. 10 Last Pictures

The post at listverse: http://listverse.com/2008/11/13/10-fascinating-last-pictures-taken/

5. Closing

This episode’s moral (Elton) - “Make Your Last Picture a Good One”
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross @ Sonnyboo.com
Check out our new LOST podcast: http://rethinkinglost.podbean.com
(Episode 23 may be a little late - didn’t say it in the show, but we’re saying it here!)

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 021 - Kids, Wear Your Seatbelts

bombastpodcast — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:54:09 +0000

Elton and Scott move their discussion of conspiracy theories overseas.

The boys discuss laced bubble gum in the Middle East, Global Warming, the deaths of Lady Di and Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr’s rejection of his fans, cloning, our reptilian overlords, and the assassination of JFK, among other things.

As always, please check out the show notes and send us feedback.

Peace and love, peace and love.

Show Notes - Ep 021

bombastpodcast — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:39:35 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 021 Show Notes

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John ross

1. More talk about conspiracies, especially those outside the U.S.

2. Israelis sent laced bubble gum to Palestine

Washington Post article

3. Global Warming

An Inconvenient Truth
A Convenient Lie?
- Global Warming Hoax site
- One article
Would raising gas prices help bring about a change in habits?
- CMU professor: $7 gas may cure what ails us
- Discussion of this idea
Wikipedia Page about the Global Warming Controversy (includes discussion of Partisian financial support)

4. The Death of Princess Diana

Google Video: “The Princess Diana Coverup“
One is not Twittering

5. Paul is Dead

A summary of the theory and links to lists of the clues
The Frog Song on YouTube
Trailer for Multiplicity
Ringo Starr says “NO MORE FAN MAIL“
Jeff Goldblum is Dead
- How the Hoax was started
- Jeff Goldblum Eulogizes Himself

6. Reptiles Rule the World

7. JFK

8. 2Spare’s Top 10 Wackiest Conspiracy Theories

Arcticle about Bob Lazar

9. Closing

This episode’s moral (Elton) - “Kids, Wear Your Seatbelts”
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross @ Sonnyboo.com
More conspiracy theories examined in our next episode
Big announcement coming: Will be revealed in Episode 22

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Thank You!

bombastpodcast — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:10:23 +0000

Elton and Scott appreciate each and every one of you little pegs on our map - be you green, yellow, or red.

It means a lot that each of you has given our show a chance. We hope you enjoy it and have been coming back for more each week.

That said… feel free to tell your friends! But, in all serious-ness… thank you.

-Scott and Elton-

Episode 020 - Always Double Check Google Maps

bombastpodcast — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:14:03 +0000

Elton and Scott bounce back from a sub-par show with a great discussion of conspiracy theories (oooooooh).

It’s so good, that they decide to schedule a few more for episode 21, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves here… dig in and enjoy the analysis of the Moon Landing, Roswell, 9/11, and pregnant Englishmen.

Much, much, much info in the show notes… check it out. Great links that reinforce what we talk about.

Show Notes - Ep 020

bombastpodcast — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:47:25 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 020 Show Notes

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John ross

1. Apologies for the sub-par quality of Episode 019

You can hold Scott accountable - he promises to do better

2. This week the boys are talking conspiracies! (Dun-Dun-Dunnnnn).

This episode is actually the first of two on the subject. Episode 21 continues the discussion with a look at several more major conspiracies.

3. Nasa Faked the Moon Landing

The Mythbusters Episode on YouTube (Part 1 of 6; all 6 parts available through this link)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPzSQtgts_0&feature=related
NASA’s Official Rebuttal to the Hoax
Capricorn One
- Watch the movie free on Google Video (the whole movie)
- IMDB Page

4. Aliens Landed at Roswell and the US Government Covered it Up

Wikipedia Page about the Roswell Incident
USAF Roswell Report (1994)
Teaching Creationism in Texas?
The Church of The Flying Spaghetti Monster (more relevant than Elton realized)
Who is that UFO expert Scott referred to? Oh, it IS Stanton Friedman.
Wikipedia Page about the Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident

5. 9/11 Conspiracy Theories (no, we’re not talking about Scott’s Birthday)

Loose Change
- Official Website (you can watch the video there)
- Popular Mechanics Rebuttal
Wikipedia Page about the 1996 Olympics Bombing
An article about the Air France crash
Wikipedia Page about TWA 800
“Pull It”
BBC reports Building 7 Collapsed (twice) (You Tube)

6. Closing

This episode’s moral (Elton) - “Always Double Check Google Maps”
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross @ Sonnyboo.com
More conspiracy theories examined in our next episode
Big announcement coming: Elton is pregnant?

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Episode 019 - Run From The Doll With Buttons For Eyes

bombastpodcast — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:10:22 +0000

You join us moments after Scott spilt his red soda all over his computer, what a silly billy!

We then get down to talking about Calculator Watches & the mild feeling of OCD.

Elton’s PS3 died but with the aid of YouTube is now fixed.

He was also a little freeked out by ‘Coraline’.

Web sites include runpee.com & an article about “100 Days of…..”

In News we talk about the orbit of Mercury and a star that looks like it could blow.

Enjoy and lets us know what you like and dislike.

Also lets us know about your crappiest free gadgets.

Thanks.

Show Notes - Ep 019

bombastpodcast — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:51:26 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 019 Show Notes.

James Bond Watches

Calculator Watch worn by Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future.

The animated movie Coraline

Web Sites

RunPee.com for all your bathroom time needs.

The First 100 Days article.

News

Earth May Collide With Another Planet

Star About To Explode

Planets & Stars in Scale

This episode’s moral (Scott) - “Run From The Doll With Buttons For Eyes”

Intro/Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross at sonnyboo.com

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Episode 018 - Sometimes a Sword is Just a Sword

bombastpodcast — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:50:33 +0000

Blakey Bizz of joins Scott and Elton on this episode of the Bombast Podcast. Topics include the (over)use of the word “pet” and Scott used the mystic art of Kokology to get Elton and Blakey to reveal intimate bits about themselves.

Elton went to watch the Cheese Rolling, and we learn that he once was the victim of a drive-by psychic reading.

Be sure to send us an email at bombastpodcast @ gmail.com or follow us on twitter. Check out the show notes - they’re there for you.

Show Notes - Ep 018

bombastpodcast — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:26:42 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 018 Show Notes

Intro Music - Relentless by Peter John ross

1. Elton Went Cheese Rolling

http://www.soglos.com/sport-outdoor/29039/Gloucestershire-Cheese-Rolling-2009-review
YouTube Videos
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffIaVzavIxE
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQiaa7XsaVc&feature=related
He also visited the original Harry Potter Train
- http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/forest/sport/Harry-Potter-s-train-steams-Toddington-station/article-1006040-detail/article.html

2. Blakey Bizz joined the show

Elton counts the number times Blakey and Katie say “pets”
Scott gets Elton and Blakey to reveal intimate details about themselves through the mystic art of Kokology
- The Book - http://www.amazon.com/Kokology-Game-Self-Discovery-Tadahiko-Nagao/dp/0684871483
- Some websites to play at
  - http://www.bukisa.com/articles/54803_kokology-quiz-to-discover-your-true-self
  - http://kokologym.blogspot.com/search/label/Book%201
Blakey Bizz show links
- http://blakeybizz.libsyn.com/

3. Scott and Elton talk psychics and universally valid statements.

Elton was “read”
The book Scott was talking about
- http://www.amazon.com/Cheiros-Language-Hand-Cheiro/dp/1564598497
The same book under a slightly different title but with the full text online
- http://www.gutenberg.org/files/20480/20480-h/20480-h.htm

4. Closing

This episode’s moral (Elton) - “Sometimes a Sword is Just a Sword”
Sue Cloutier’s Trivia War and Chain of Fools podcasts are no longer produced but can be found online.
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross @ Sonnyboo.com

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Episode 017 - Keep Fish Away From Your Privates

bombastpodcast — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:39:03 +0000

Here is the episode that oh so nearly didn’t make it after Elton’s computer decided to die, but onwards to our show.

Elton’s son (Jacob) brakes his arm & Scott tried to have a dinner party.

We talk about the Eurovision Song Contest and Elton gets a picture of a mobility scooter in the road.

In the news stories a giant Catfish named The Goonch has been found & a14 year old boy and a fish have a coming together……ouch!

We finish off with a web site Kids-In-Mind.

Thanks for listening. Drop us some feedback at bombastpodcast@gmail.com or leave a comment on the site.

We are also in need of review in iTunes so please, please, please make it a good ‘en.

Show Notes - Ep 017

bombastpodcast — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:19:55 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 017

The Goonch: Vicious Human-Eating Mutant Catfish

Fish found in Boy

Kids in Mind

This episode’s moral (Scott) - “Keep Fish Away From Your Privates”

Intro/Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross at sonnyboo.com

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Episode 016 - No Piece of Cheese is Worth 1.10

bombastpodcast — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:47:39 +0000

On Episode 16 of AoaB we talk Captchas, Elton lives to tell the tail of the falling bed & Scott is conned for cheese.

oh, Scott also saw a certian movie at the flicks…….. can you guess what one?

In News the oldest lady in the world dies, the Japanese kneel at the throne and we discover where to aim while peeing.

We dive into the CO.CC website. Scott tests Elton’s knowledge of movie lines.

To finish we have a great audio comment from the one and only Boz.

Show Notes - Ep 016

bombastpodcast — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:06:51 +0000

An Apotheosisof a Bombast - Episode 016

Captchas - http://www.oddee.com/item_96665.aspx

Scott should’ve read this before going to McDonalds - http://consumerist.com/5072262/1-mcdouble-would-be-double-the-burger-but-just-one-slice-of-cheese

An objective person’s view of the Mc Double Debacle - http://www.yelp.com/topic/berkeley-mc-double-mc-debacle

Oldest Lady dies at 130 - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1180580/Worlds-oldest-woman-dies-130–slipping-bathroom-new-flat-given-celebrate-age.html

Angel Knee Pads - http://inventorspot.com/articles/kneeling_bench_keeps_splashes_and_pride_minimum_27528

CO.CC Free domain names - www.co.cc

LoveFilm Quiz - TBA

Mr Lee Bozman - http://heregoesnothing.podbean.com/ www.twitter.com/CartBozman

This episode’s moral (Scott) - “No Piece of Cheese is worth $1.10”

Intro/Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross at sonnyboo.com

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Episode 015 - Mark Your Calendars…

bombastpodcast — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:56:51 +0000

The actual title is “Mark Your Calendars for the Week of Solidarity with the People of Non-Self-Governing Territories (May 25 - 31)” but it’s too long. So, along come Scott’s favorite punctuation mark: the elipses.

Anyhoo, we’ve got this conference call thing down now - so we get to chat with Scuttercast’s own Anthony (aka OriStudFarm).

We run down the answers to the Episode 12 Easter Egg Hunt and declare a winner, plus we talk about holidays and one particularly bad car accident which ruined an “intimate moment.”

As always, we appreciate hearing any thing you’d like to share.

Show Notes - Ep 015

bombastpodcast — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:30:40 +0000

Sorry for the long delay, but here are your

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 015 Show Notes

Intro Music Relentless - by Peter John Ross (compliments of Sonnyboo.com)

1. The Easter Egg Hunt is over, and we have a winner!

You Can’t Tell the People
Libra’s can Schmooze (Georgia Nichols’s horoscopes also run in the Chicago Sun Times)
Snopes Debunking Wing-Dings
- Penn Gillette’s Rant Essay
Riptide Helicopter
Orga
Manatee and a Narwhal

2. A talk with Anthony (aka OriStudFarm, co-host of the Scuttercast)

3. Scott rants about Chapman Ford putting an unsolicited advertisement on his car.

4. Elton’s weird news and Scott’s reactions

Woman bites off … um, well, you know… something delicate

5. Scott talks about Hallmark Holidays and quizzes Elton on which are “real” holidays.

6. Closing

This episode’s moral (Scott) - “Mark Your Calendars for the Week of Solidarity with the People of Non-Self-Governing Territories (May 25 - 31)”
Exit music: Relentless by Peter John Ross at sonnyboo.com

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Episode 014 - It’s Elton’s Birthday

bombastpodcast — Sat, 02 May 2009 21:55:02 +0000

It’s the 14th episode of “An Apotheosis of a Bombast.”

This episode includes weird news of divorces, dying donkeys, supermen, and surviving nuclear explosions.

Elton found some cool games on the net, and Scott found a site full of lists “that go up to 11.”

Scott and Elton find out what it truly means to be “free range” - and it scares them.

Oh, and did we mention it’s Elton’s birthday?

You know where to find us - hit us up with some feedback.

Show Notes - Ep 014

bombastpodcast — Sat, 02 May 2009 21:31:15 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 014 Show Notes

Intro Music (The Star Wars Ewok Gospel by Andrew Zilch - download the mp3 here)

1. Open

Carry over from Simply Syndicated’s live call in Make it So episode #100 where the “gang” started rumors Scott was banned for his stance on Tribbles vs. Ewoks
We’ve made it past the first quarter of 52 episodes
Still no winner in the Easter Egg Hunt (see show notes for Episode 12)
Elton was tricked into double tipping.

2. Elton’s weird news and Scott’s reactions

Man Divorces Wife by Text Message
- The Donkey Sneezing 3 Times/Guy Dying Fairy Tale - I knew it was real!!!
Super Hero Runs Wild in Cincinnati
- Bam Kapow’s article on the hero: Shadowhare (with video)
- Kennedy’s Super Hero Registry Link: http://www.worldsuperheroregistry.com/
Japan PM Rants about Indiana Jones

3. Elton found some cool online games

4. Scott discusses 11points.com’s 11 things Back to the Future 2 Got Right and Got Wrong.

5. Scott quizzes Elton on the meaningful-ness of various product claims.

Consumer Reports Greener Choices Label Claim Analysis Site

6. Closing

It’s Elton’s Birthday on May 2.
This episode’s moral (Scott) - “It’s Elton’s Birthday”
Exit music: Happy Day You were Born by Parry Gripp

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Episode 013 - WARNING: This Podcast Contains Words

bombastpodcast — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:44:32 +0000

WARNING: We will be telling you about the show here. We start with a little banter about Transformer toys and the Easter period.

Scott has a news story of a man who died, and the best ways to inform your imaginary friends of your demise.

A $160M lawsuit has been filed.

We finish by going through a couple of silly warning signs.

Show Notes - Ep 013

bombastpodcast — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:29:54 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 013 Show Notes

Music by Peter John Ross From sonnyboo.com

Transformer Toys www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_GB/

Spiderman Shows http://tinyurl.com/d4vj4r & http://tinyurl.com/dykyzp

Slightly Morbid www.slightlymorbid.com

Deathswitch www.deathswitch.com

Share your Obituary www.wikihow.com/Share-Your-Obituary-With-Your-Online-Friends

$160 Lawsuit http://tinyurl.com/chlc78

Stupid Warning Site http://stupidwarningssite.com

Says It http://says-it.com

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Episode 012 - The Easter Egg Hunt

bombastpodcast — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:32:22 +0000

Here is a special Easter Egg Hunt episode of “An Apotheosis of a Bombast.”

Elton and Scott challenge you to answer 12 questions. Find the answers (aka “Easter Eggs”) and send them to us. The questions are posted in the show notes on the podcast website. A special guest makes a brief appearance to discuss Godzilla and wonders whether a nerd really would want to bend over and be a hurdle for a track guy.

Check the show notes, visit the sites, and hit us up with some feedback please!

Show Notes - Ep 012

bombastpodcast — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:23:16 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 012 Show Notes

Intro Music (Relentless by Peter John Ross compliments of sonnyboo.com)

The Apotheosis of a Bombast First Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Email (bombastpodcast at gmail.com) us your answers to these 12 questions to win a prize:

What was the infamous figure seen in the window in the movie Three Men and a Baby?
What is the name of the forest that a ufo alledgedly landed in in (some town I can’t spell?), England?
What are the odds of successfully navigating an asteroid field?
How many laps were completed in the shortest Grand Prix ever?
What is the name given to the equation which estimates the number of extraterrestrial civilzations in the galaxy we might come into contact with?
Which superhero is mentioned in the song “One to Another” by the Charlatans?
On March 11, the Chicago Sun Times horoscope advised people of what astrological sign that it was a great day to “schmooze”?
Jim Gaffigan asserts that the person who invented the “Hot Pockets” jingle also came up with the slogan for what deodorant?
According to urban legends, what September 11th aircraft/flight number becomes an airplane, two buildings, a skull and crossbones, and a star of David when entered in the correct font?
What US television show featured the robot “The Roboz?”
What is the card Penn and Teller have had engraved on a headstone along with the phrase “is this your card?”
What city was the scene of the battle between Godzilla and GINO in Godzilla: Final Wars?

Good luck!

Episode 011 - Just Use Tape

bombastpodcast — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:56:51 +0000

First on a rather blurry list….. accents.

Scott has been pimpin’ himself on Nerd Hurdles & the Dharma Dummies.

We reply to an Email from oriSTUDFARM of Scutter Cast and talk about the time thing again (this one won’t go away!), products that have changed their name and Alpha-Betty Spaghetti.

In the news (old and new): the console shocker & 20 useless gadgets.

We also take a look at the ‘Most irritating Phrases’ in the English language, a meet of Where’s Waldo look-a-llikes and go through the ‘Universal Record Data Base’ with records from the longest Vulcan ears, the most bead necklace’s, the most cigaretts lit in one go, and the longest bruise.

Scott finishes up by looking at a video game swap site.

Show Notes - Ep 011

bombastpodcast — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:31:25 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 011 Show Notes

Music by Peter John Ross from sonnyboo.com

Nerd Hurdles

http://ampersand.podbean.com

Dharma Dummies

http://www.dharmadummies.com

Paul Goebel - The TV Geek (and host of the Paul Goebel Show available on itunes or his site)

http://www.thekingoftv.com/

Scutter Cast (podcast produced by email author OriStudfarm)

http://scuttercast.podbean.com

An Independent Discussion of Scott’s Time Travel Quandry

http://www2.abc.net.au/science/k2/stn-archive1/posts/topic18383.shtm

The Shocker Game Gadget

www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/fun/gizmo/article881587.ece

20 Useless Gadgets

(When Elton said “Yoghurt,” what he meant to say was “Yoghurt Maker“)

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1106456.ece

Most Iritating Phrases

http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/11/12/the-most-irritating-phrases-in-the-english-language/?icid=200100125×1213230583×1200800941

Rutgers University Sets a Where’s Waldo Record

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/04/rutgers_students_set_wheres_wa.html

Universal Record Data Base

http://urdb.org/Content/RecordDetail.aspx?id=229

Video Game Swap Site (Goozez)

http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/homepage.asp
http://www.goozex.eu/trading/asp/homepage.asp (European Gamer page)
Please use this invitation link if joining (http://www.goozex.com/referral.asp?idr=6192796579405) and use this code to get an extra 100 pts after your first trade ” VGPOP-2009 “

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Episode 010 - Don’t Assume You’re The Fastest Syrup Drinker In The World

bombastpodcast — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:17:20 +0000

In this weeks show Scott talks about last weeks Street Hockey antics & his son (Jay) is stunned by the busy tone on a phone.

The universal phone charger is just around the corner.

Elton gets confused when a discussion about losing a day rears up and does his best to antagonize Eskimos.

We finish off with three unofficial world records… with the promise it will be continued.

Show Notes - Ep 010

bombastpodcast — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:14:19 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 010 Show Notes

Music (Relentless by Peter John Ross compliments of sonnyboo.com)

Scott talks about last weeks Street Hockey and his sons encounter with a busy tone.

The Universal Phone Charger

We discuss flying around the world to lose a day, Does Prof Steven Hawking have Skype? and how to antagonise Eskimos.

The show is rounded up with three unofficial world records

Maple Syrup Drinker
Tallest Beer Drinker
Tequila Gargler

Closing: Today’s Moral (Scott) - “Don’t Assume You’re The Fastest Syrup Drinker In The World”

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Episode 009 - Don’t Throw Away Your Star Wars Toys

bombastpodcast — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:44:35 +0000

Here is the ninth episode of “An Apotheosis of a Bombast.”

In yet another themed episode, Elton and Scott discuss the act of passing on stuff to your kids.

Beyond the obvious (star wars toys), Elton and Scott discuss music, sports fandom, comic books, and other McManus/Copperman “heirlooms.”

You can also hear about Elton’s plans to see the Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling and help Scott decide whether or not to bring his son to the Kaiju Big Battel.

Visit the sites of our friends and our own blogs, and hit us up with some feedback. We’d love to hear about your own plans for passing things on to your kids.

Show Notes - Ep 009

bombastpodcast — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:22:14 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 009 Show Notes

Music (Pac-Man Fever [in] and Do the Donkey Kong [out] by Bucker & Garcia)

1. Elton reads an email form Ultact. Scott passes on comments from the Dharma Dummies.

2. Elton’s going to the Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling. Scott might go to see Kaiju Big Battel.

3. Scott and Elton discuss passing on things to your children.

Mario’s Many Professions

4. Closing: Today’s Moral (Elton) - “Don’t Throw Away Your Star Wars Toys”

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Episode 008 - D.W.T.L.T.G.B.I.T.S.Y.C.G.B.Y.

bombastpodcast — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:37:37 +0000

Here is the eighth episode of “An Apotheosis of a Bombast.”

By the way, “D.W.T.L.T.G.B.I.T.S.Y.C.G.B.Y.” stands for Don’t Wait Too Long To Go Back In Time So You Can Go Back Young.”

This episode is all about the TV show LOST. ABC took a week off, so Elton and Scott decided to fill in the gap. (be sure you listen to the final minute where you can catch a revealing glimpse of Elton and Scott when they think the mic is “off”).

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Show Notes - Ep 008

bombastpodcast — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:54:49 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 008 Show Notes

Music (Chimpanzee Riding on a Segway by Parry Gripp)

1. Scott and Elton talk about Lost during it’s “off week”. Even if you’re not a fan of the show, it’s worth a listen.

2. Closing: Today’s Moral (Scott) - “Don’t Wait Too Long To Go Back In Time So You Can Go Back Young”

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Episode 007 - Don’t Freeze Simon Cowell

bombastpodcast — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:13:46 +0000

Here is the seventh episode of “An Apotheosis of a Bombast.”

This episode includes a discussion of idiots growing drugs on YouTube, some of the most amazing art you’ll ever see, and Scott and Elton discuss cryogenics and the freezing of celebrities.

Elton astutely wonders “what have we stumbled upon here?” as they explore the website belonging to Alcor Life Extension and learn how an attempt to regulate the cryogenics industry was abandonded because of death threats against the legislator who sponsored the bill. Alcor Life Extension needs a new CEO… why? what happned to the old one? And where is Tommy from Accounting?

Check the show notes, visit the sites, and hit us up with some feedback please!

Show Notes - Ep 007

bombastpodcast — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:23:46 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 007 Show Notes

Music (Relentless by Peter John Ross compliments of sonnyboo.com)

1. Open

Elton saw Predator vs. Alien: Requiem.

2. Simon Cowell wants to be cryogenically preserved.

The article reporting his intentions (note: he has since refuted this story)
The tragic story of Ted Williams (CBS Article Scott referred to)
Please note: out of respect to Mr. Williams and his family we will not be linking to any of the petition or myspace pages.
Alcor Life Extension <–you must explore this link!

3. Idiot on You Tube.

Article in The Telegraph

4. Very Cool Art by Chris Jordan.

Amazingly creative artwork

5. Closing: Today’s Moral (Elton) - “Don’t Freeze Simon Cowell”

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Episode 006 - Never Stare at Strangers

bombastpodcast — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:18:18 +0000

Sorry about that. We uploaded a 41 minute file, but podbean cut out the first 2-3 minutes. (it’s never our fault, you know. Haha.)

Here is the FULL sixth episode of “An Apotheosis of a Bombast.”

This episode includes a discussion of giant aritificial animals, items lost on planes, trains, and automobiles, what it would be like to be bit by a radioactive sloth, and much more.

It’s a good listen. Send us feedback, and be sure to check the show notes!

Show Notes - Ep 006

bombastpodcast — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:20:54 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 006 Show Notes

Music (Relentless by Peter John Ross compliments of sonnyboo.com)

1. Open

Scott alluded to some funny things overheard at his son’s hockey game.
Scott’s been playing with puppets.

2. The Southies are looking to build a horse to face off against the “Angel of the North.”

3. Strange things left on trains (and planes).

4. Elton and Scott discuss Spiderman’s powers, and mull over the effects of being bitten by other radioactive animals (or humans).

Lore Sjoberg’s Ranking of Spidey’s Powers

5. Closing: Today’s Moral (Scott) - “Never Stare at Strangers”

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Episode 005 - Let The Bad Guys Win!

bombastpodcast — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:08:43 +0000

Here is the fifth episode of “An Apotheosis of a Bombast.”

A special themed episode of the bombast where we discuss rebooting/re-inventing/remaking films and their associated franchises. We run the gambit and hit a wide range of movies, making some compelling points along the way (if we do say so ourselves)

Be sure to check the show notes!

Show Notes - Ep 005

bombastpodcast — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:31:06 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 005 Show Notes

Music (Relentless by Peter John Ross compliments of sonnyboo.com)

1. Open

Today is theme show!

2. The franchise reboot/remake/re-imagining discussion (specifically with regard to movies) makes it way to the Bombast Podcast. Give a listen, and please send us you feedback. An abundance of movies are discussed, with a significant amount of time dedicated to the upcoming Star Trek movie. Some of the links we used or referenced are below.

5. Closing

We know there’re many things we didn’t talk about. We’re planning to follow up - send us email and comments.
We’d like free T-Shirts (Scott takes a L/XL, Elton takes a M/S), email us to find out where to send them.
This episode’s moral (Scott) - “Let the bad guys win!”
Music Credits: intro and exit music by Peter John Ross, compliments of sonnyboo.com

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Episode 004 - Eat Immortal Jellyfish Wrapped Up in Honey

bombastpodcast — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:30:25 +0000

Here is the fourth episode of “An Apotheosis of a Bombast.”

It snowed in Great Britain, and local teens vented their frustrations upon Elton’s snowman. Scott empathizes.

Other talking points include a man who pretended to be a newspaper deliveryman, the Earth’s only immortal creature, the ‘Typhoid Mary’ of the global recession being found, ‘useless facts’, and suspicious diseases.

Show Notes - Ep 004

bombastpodcast — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:20:00 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 004 Show Notes

Music (Relentless by Peter John Ross compliments of sonnyboo.com - it’s “Relentless” not “Defenseless”)

1. Open

Elton doesn’t taste the stuff they use to melt snow in England, but he did build a snowman - and it was nekkid!

2. Scott ’s weird news and Elton’s reactions

3. Elton found 499 “useless facts” after poking around on Stubleupon.com

4. Elton tests Scott on whether he can recognize the phony diseases

Should you donate money to help fight H.A.F.D.?

5. Closing

We ~~might~~ did upgrade our account so we can get more detailed stats about YOU
Winona Ryder is not working out as a guest, so we are looking for alternates.
This episode’s moral (Elton with some creative editing by Scott) - “Eat immortal jellyfish wrapped up in honey!”
Music Credits: intro and exit music by Peter John Ross, compliments of sonnyboo.com

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 003 - Don’t Shop on Ebay

bombastpodcast — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:44:42 +0000

After some many technical difficulties, here is the third episode of “An Apotheosis of a Bombast.”

Scott’s family went to watch a Philadelphia Wings game - it was an experience that prompts a discussion of sports fan behavior in general.

Other talking points include “the T-Mobile dance” and ”crazy things you can buy on Ebay.”

Show Notes - Ep 003

bombastpodcast — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:21:39 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 003 Show Notes

Music (Relentless by Peter John Ross compliments of sonnyboo.com)

1. Open

Thank you for the feedback
Scott rants about fan behavior at sporting events.

2. Elton’s weird news and Scott’s reactions

3. Scott talks weird stuff you can find for sale on Ebay.

Items discussed include: a soul, a butterfly shaped strawberry, 22 tons of snow, a ufo detector, a used pop-tart box, glass eyes, and much more.
22 Tons of Snow
Butterfly Shaped Strawberry
Unfortunately we are unable to link to all of the specific items referenced. However this link should get you to the “Weird Stuff” section on ebay.
If that link does not work for you, the video below will show you how to get there.
(If you have an ebay account, when you get there you can log in and choose to review “completed listings”.)

4. Closing

This episode’s moral (Elton) - “Don’t shop on Ebay”
Listen to Starbase66, Nerd Hurdles, and Here Goes Nothing Podcasts [links in sidebar]
Music Credits: intro and exit music by Peter John Ross, compliments of sonnyboo.com

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 002 - Learn More About The Titanic

bombastpodcast — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:14:05 +0000

The second episode of “An Apotheosis of a Bombast.”

Elton got a new bike: find out how.

Talking points include “the new world record for the longest speech,” “texting helicopter pilot crashes copter,” “Snopes.com and the related site TruthorFiction.com,” “9 stories about the Titanic.”

Show Notes - Ep 002

bombastpodcast — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:55:43 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 002 Show Notes

Music (Relentless by Peter John Ross compliments of sonnyboo.com)

1. Open

Thank you for the feedback
Elton got a free bike!

2. Elton’s weird news and Scott’s reactions

3. Scott talks about Snopes and TruthorFiction.com.

4. Elton evaluates 9 “urban legends” about the Titanic.

5. Closing

This episode’s moral (Elton) - “Learn More About the Titanic”
Music Credits: intro and exit music by Peter John Ross, compliments of sonnyboo.com

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

Episode 001 - Don’t Drive Home in Them Scooters

bombastpodcast — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:48:38 +0000

The first episode of “An Apotheosis of a Bombast.”

Listen in as Elton and Scott get their podcast off the ground.

Segments include “how we met,” “life on Mars,” “the UFO that took out a turbine,” “Lore Sjoberg - inspiration,” “10 names considered for this podcast.”

Show Notes - Episode 001

bombastpodcast — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:04:15 +0000

An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 001 Show Notes

Music (Relentless by Peter John Ross compliments of sonnyboo.com)

1. Open

Who we are
Inspirations
- Simply Syndicated - http://www.simplysyndicated.com
- Nerd Hurdles - http://ampersand.podbean.com
- Here Goes Nothing - http://heregoesnothing.podbean.com/
- and others
What we will aim to do

2. Elton’s weird news and Scott’s reactions

3. Scott talks about Lore Sjoberg and his content.

Elton tries the Porn Star or My Little Pony and Perfume or Super Villian quizzes.

4. Elton ranks some of the names tossed about for the podcast. Scott defends some of his more ridiculous suggestions, and explains the origin of the eventual title phrase.

5. Closing

This episode’s moral (Elton) - “Don’t Drive Home in Them Scooters!”
Music Credits: intro and exit music by Peter John Ross, compliments of sonnyboo.com

email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
Twitter (Scott): shc1970

We’re live in… 5… 4… 3…

bombastpodcast — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:45:13 +0000

Welcome to an Apotheosis of a Bombast, the podcast which is exactly that: a perfect example of inflated speech or writing.

Listen in on (and read) Elton and Scott’s observations, analysis, and general commentary on the universe as they each see it through their little windows, 2 meters wide, on opposite sides of the Atlantic.