Episodes
Saturday Apr 11, 2009
Show Notes - Ep 012
Saturday Apr 11, 2009
Saturday Apr 11, 2009
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?
Monday Apr 06, 2009
Show Notes - Ep 011
Monday Apr 06, 2009
Monday Apr 06, 2009
An Apotheosis of a Bombast - Episode 011 Show Notes Music by Peter John Ross from sonnyboo.com Nerd Hurdles
Dharma Dummies Paul Goebel - The TV Geek (and host of the Paul Goebel Show available on itunes or his site) Scutter Cast (podcast produced by email author OriStudfarm) An Independent Discussion of Scott's Time Travel Quandry The Shocker Game Gadget 20 Useless Gadgets(When Elton said "Yoghurt," what he meant to say was "Yoghurt Maker")
Most Iritating Phrases Rutgers University Sets a Where’s Waldo Record Universal Record Data Base 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 "
- Email: bombastpodcast at gmail dot com
- Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
- Twitter (Scott): shc1970
Friday Mar 27, 2009
Show Notes - Ep 010
Friday Mar 27, 2009
Friday Mar 27, 2009
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.
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
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- Twitter (Scott): shc1970
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Sunday Mar 22, 2009
Show Notes - Ep 009
Sunday Mar 22, 2009
Sunday Mar 22, 2009
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. 4. Closing: Today's Moral (Elton) - "Don't Throw Away Your Star Wars Toys"- email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
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- Twitter (Scott): shc1970
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Thursday Mar 12, 2009
Show Notes - Ep 008
Thursday Mar 12, 2009
Thursday Mar 12, 2009
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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- Twitter (Scott): shc1970
- Check out our blogs (links on the sidebar)
Tuesday Mar 03, 2009
Show Notes - Ep 007
Tuesday Mar 03, 2009
Tuesday Mar 03, 2009
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.
- 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!
- email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
- Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
- Twitter (Scott): shc1970
- Check out our blogs (links on the sidebar)
Friday Feb 27, 2009
Show Notes - Ep 006
Friday Feb 27, 2009
Friday Feb 27, 2009
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.
- Strange Items left on the London Transport (Article)
- Strange Items left on the London Transport (Photos)
- Unclaimed Baggage Center
- Is This You?
- Found Magazine (Clean)
- Found Magazine ('Dirty')
- Jakob and Mandi's half a phone conversation
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- Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
- Twitter (Scott): shc1970
- Check out our blogs (links on the sidebar)
Tuesday Feb 17, 2009
Show Notes - Ep 005
Tuesday Feb 17, 2009
Tuesday Feb 17, 2009
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!
- 38 Planned Movie Remakes You Don't Know About
- 55 Movie Remakes Currently In the Works
- Wikipedia - Movie Remake List A - M
- Wikipedia - Movie Remake List N - Z
- Wikipedia - Films based on TV shows
- Wikipedia - Films based on Comics
- Schematics of Spider-Man's Webshooters
- Scott's Blog Post About the New Star TreCk Movie
- Greatest American Hero Theme Song
- 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
- email: bombastpodcast at gmail.com
- Twitter (Elton): eltonmcmanus
- Twitter (Scott): shc1970
Saturday Feb 14, 2009
Show Notes - Ep 004
Saturday Feb 14, 2009
Saturday Feb 14, 2009
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!
- Man Delivers Stolen Newspapers
- The Immortal Turritopsis Nutricula
- One Man to Blame for Global Recession, Really?!?
- We
mightdid 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
Saturday Feb 07, 2009
Show Notes - Ep 003
Saturday Feb 07, 2009
Saturday Feb 07, 2009
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.
- 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".)
- [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2EGeQXpfjQ]
- 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
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
Show Notes - Ep 002
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
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!
- 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
Thursday Jan 22, 2009
Show Notes - Episode 001
Thursday Jan 22, 2009
Thursday Jan 22, 2009
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
- UFO Destroys Turbine
- Methane on Mars
- Drunk Scootering
- http://slumbering.lungfish.com/
- http://bookofratings.com/archive.html
- http://www.brunching.com/archive.html
- Elton tries the Porn Star or My Little Pony and Perfume or Super Villian quizzes.
- 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