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TopicocalypseTopicocalypse One Shot - The Big O Episode 1 (Review): Roger the NegotiatorThe one shot episodes are back! Or perhaps it'll be more than one if I end up reviewing the entire series, but on this episode of Topicocalypse, we're doing things a little different. Instead of four (sometimes five) idiots sitting around a table talking about things they may or may not know anything about, I will be reviewing an episode of an anime series that is very near and dear to my heart . . . The Big O.
I’ve been taking some time lately, to go back and watch the anime series I grew up with. As a no...
2020-06-1809 minTopicocalypseTopicocalypse Presents: What About This (Episode 2) - Social Media (Why Do We Post What We Post?)What's up family? We're back with another special episode by some friends of ours. On this episode, Ryan, Kyle, Keith, and Travis are tackling something incredibly relevant today's culture.
They chat about cultural narratives and the importance of meaning. Kyle and Travis bring up the exchange system of likes on Instagram. Keith breaks down how the idea of Self came about. Ryan throws out the idea that our identity is the real issue. There's a lot to this episode, so we may come back to this soon.
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2020-06-181h 10TopicocalypseEpisode 128 - Individualism vs Collectivism in the Era of COVID-19What's up fans? Welcome back to another episode of Topicocalypse, the only podcast on the internet. There's a lot of strange things going on in the world today, and we want you to know that we are here for your listening pleasure.
On this episode, we are diving into the concept of individualism vs collectivism in the era of COVID-19. Has the concept of the individual really been set aside for this virus? What is going on with all of the social media outrage? We're joined by Brian Wegner of the Super BS Gamescast and the Big...
2020-06-1824 minTopicocalypseTopicocalypse Presents: What About This (Episode 1): Objective BeautyWhat's up podcast lovers. We're back, and we're doing things a little different today. Instead of listening to four idiots talk about things they may or may not know anything about, we're going to play a podcast belonging to some friends of ours.
Welcome to the What About This Podcast! On the first episode ever, Travis, Ryan, Keith and Kyle consider whether there is such thing as objective beauty. Together, we discuss how we judge beauty, where our ideas of beauty might come from, if taste is the same thing as beauty, and the differences between subjectivity...
2020-06-181h 06TopicocalypseEpisode 127 - People vs Government vs CoronavirusWhat's up fans, flans, and dessert lovers everywhere! It's been a while, thanks to all of the COVID quarantine stuff, but we're back and we have several weeks of content lined up. So I hope you are prepared for more Topicocalypse!
On this episode, we are joined by Bryan Wegener of the Super BS Gamescast, and we're talking about life in the era of the Coronavirus. How has it affected us? What are some of lasting effects we could see? Is the government taking advantage of the situation? Can you trust the news? All of this and...
2020-06-181h 03TopicocalypseEpisode 126 - The Best Films of the '90sWhat's up everybody? Welcome back to Topicocalypse . . . the only podcast on the internet, especially during quarantine. Nobody else is making podcasts. Weird right? If you're feeling like you're drowning in coronavirus news, we have a nice distraction for you. Brett has put together a list of the best films (in his opinion) to come out of the '90s, and we certainly do love movies here on Topicocalypse. We're talking about everything from Arnold's run in the Terminator to Sylvester's Demolition Man, The Matrix, Bad Boys, Rush Hour, and so many more great films. The '90s was an...
2020-06-181h 06TopicocalypseEpisode 124 - Our Top Films of 2019On this episode of Topicocalypse, we're talking our favorite films of 2019. While this is definitely one of our longer episodes, it's not one you want to miss. We're joined once again by Brian Wegener of the Super BS Gamescast, who has a few honorable mentions and plenty of thoughts on what everybody else has enjoyed. We talk about Parasite, Alita Battle Angel, Avengers End Game, Dragonball Super Broly, Ford v Ferrari, 1917 and so many others. What did we think of them? You'll have to tune in to find out.
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2020-03-232h 28TopicocalypseEpisode 125 - What is the Coronavirus? (Science, Stats, Myths, and Conspiracies)Ladies, gentlemen, and all other folks out there, welcome back to Topicocalypse . . . the only podcast on the internet. We've been quarantined, but we haven't been silenced. On this episode, we're talking about a little virus you've probably never heard of . . . the Coronavirus a.k.a. COVID-19. There's a lot of fear surrounding this virus, but very few facts (or at least none that are talked about). Between the news, friends, family, social media, and doctors, there is so much information, but very few answers to the questions people actually want and need the answers to. That being said, we...
2020-03-231h 32TopicocalypseEpisode 123 - Our Games of the Year (for 2019)Oh yeah, and we are back. It's been a few weeks since we've graced the internet with the sound of our majestic voices, but the wait is over. The boys are back, and this time they're joined by a special guest. Our good friend Brian "Branky Poo" Wegner from the Super BS Gamescast sits down to talk about his favorite thing and something near and dear to our hearts . . . video games. We are breaking down our top games of 2019 and why we love them so. What did we pick? What are we playing? What did we play? All of...
2020-02-202h 20TopicocalypseEpisode 122 - Our Top Shows of 2019It's been a big year for television and streaming services. Not only have they been at war with one another, but they've also produced a lot of really great content. In fact, we'd say that the content on streaming services was a lot better than what we were seeing in movie theaters this year. On this episode of Topicocalypse, we're going through our top five favorite shows of 2019. We explore the offerings of Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, Hulu, Disney Plus, Cable and other great outlets. What did we watch, and what did we think of it? Find out on...
2020-01-241h 37TopicocalypseEpisode 121 - Our Top Albums of the YearIt's that time of year again! We've been listening to everything we could get our hands on since January, and now we've gathered together to discuss our top albums of the year. Unlike 2018, our tastes are all over the place this time.
Our resident Meme Lord, Brett Crews nominates Bring Me the Horizon (Ammo), The Raconteurs (Help Us Stranger), Lindsey Stirling (Artemis), Toro y Moi (Outer Peace), Tool (Fear Inoculum), and gives an honorable mention to Kanye West.
Josh nominates CommonWealth (Everyone Around Me), Jimmy Eat World (Surviving), Norma Jean (All Hail), Free Throw (What's...
2019-12-241h 30TopicocalypseEpisode 120 - Valhalla or Mumford and Sons? (What's So Great About Whole Foods?)On this episode of Topicocalypse, we've got some thoughts on the trend that is Whole Foods. What's so great about it? They have a bar now. Is that enough to reach out to the average grocery shopper? We then dive into hipster culture, and some jokes are thrown around about Mumford and Sons. Find out our thoughts on natural lifestyles, healthy living, and people who shop at Whole Foods on this exciting episode of Topicocalypse.
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2019-12-1720 minTopicocalypseEpisode 119 - Our Top Black Friday Deals of 2019It's that time of year again! The holidays have arrived, Thanksgiving is a few days away, and Black Friday is right around the corner. On this episode of Topicocalypse, we're discussing our favorite Black Friday deals of 2019. We dive into ads from Target, Bestbuy, Walmart, and many others, as we talk about the best deals on televisions, video games, movies, and so many other things. What are you going to buy this year? Send us an email at humannequinmedia@gmail.com We hope you enjoy.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Topicocalypse.
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2019-12-1738 minTopicocalypseEpisode 118 - Nothing but Star Wars in the NewsOn this exciting episode of Topicocalypse, we're back, and we're visiting a galaxy far far away. That's right, we combed through the news and found nothing but Star Wars. We talk Disney Plus, The Mandalorian, and our expectations for Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. We also switch gears away from the film universe and dive into the video game universe. EA just released Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Why did they put such a late embargo on reviews? We speculate on this, and talk about where the game sits in the greater Star Wars cannon. That's...
2019-12-1740 minTopicocalypseEpisode 117 - Is the Pursuit of Knowledge Lost on the Modern Generation?On this action packed episode of Topicocalypse, we're exploring education . . . more specifically, is the pursuit of knowledge lost on modern kids? We are living in an era where the laws of the land are dictated by YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and whiney/opinion based news (we're talking about you Huffington Post). Gone are the days when kids wanted to be engineers, police officers, and astronauts when they grow up. Instead, every kid wants to be an influencer or a professional streamer. We dive into these ideas, while wondering if this new landscape is moving us further and further away from...
2019-11-1830 minTopicocalypseEpisode 115 - With Great Power Comes . . . Lots of Money that Disney Wants (Spidey’s Future in the MCU)What's up webheads? As you all know Spider-Man has been the topic of much debate, with Disney wanting more money and Sony not wanting to play ball. Does Disney really need the money? We don't think so, but still, we would love to see Spider-Man continue is arc in the MCU. We're breaking down the news of Spider-Man leaving the MCU, and our thoughts on other Marvel properties and storylines. Update: Spider-Man is back in the MCU. That update came too late, but we still hope you enjoy!
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2019-10-1142 minTopicocalypseEpisode 114 - Back to the Borderlands (Borderlands 3 In Review)What's up boys and girls and people of other genders? We are back! We are risen from the podcast graveyard to bring you some brand new episodes! We're kicking things off with our review (so far) of Borderlands 3. We're joined by our friend Tony Monroy, an avid fan, streamer, memer, and part of the creative minds over at Game Source. What do we think of the game? What do we think of the loot? What does Josh think of Clap Trap? Find out by tuning into this episode. We hope you enjoy!
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2019-09-2955 minTopicocalypseEpisode 113 - Are Americans Overworked? (Vacations vs. Happiness)Ladies and Gentlemen . . . and everybody in between, welcome to Topicocalypse, the only podcast on the Internet. On this episode, our resident Meme Lord Brett Crews asks if we think Americans are overworked? This gets us into a discussion about why employees are afraid to ask for time off and why employers don't cultivate an environment that encourages life outside of work. We also dive into the European model, where taking time off is mandatory. This ultimately leads us to ask, would taking some time off work make Americans happier and less hostile towards one another? All of this and...
2019-08-0144 minTopicocalypseEpisode 112 - Historical Figures We Would Love to Talk ToWe took a couple of weeks off, but we're back! And I promise it was worth the wait. On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, the dudes are talking about history. More specifically, they're discussing historical figures they would like to talk to. We talk about Abraham Lincoln, Joan of Arc, Nikola Tesla, and so many other great and controversial historical figures. Why do we want to talk to them? Were they really what history made them out to be? Do we believe in conspiracy theories? Find out on this episode of Topicocalypse.
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2019-08-0136 minTopicocalypseEpisode 111 - Live From Retro City Games Charity NightOn this episode of the Internet's only podcast, Josh, Big Dawg, and Chad Smith of Hyperschmitt are coming at you live from Henderson, Nevada. We're at the Charity Games Night at Retro City Games, where we are joined by a bevy of guests like Octavio Gomez from GoBros Gaming, Gerald Glassford of the Pop Culture Cosmos, and Jamie and Tony Monroy of Game Source. We're talking about the games that inspired us to be gamers, the best games to play with friends, and what wizards did with their poop before plumbing at Hogwartz. All of this and more on...
2019-08-011h 32TopicocalypseEpisode 110 - The Best Video Games of This Generation (In Our Opinion)Welcome back fans! On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we're discussing the best games of this generation! With so much news coming out about the Playstation 5, Xbox's new consoles, the Google Stadia, and everything else, the future of gaming stands in the near horizon. This means that the current generation of games is about to end (it only took seven years). In honor of what's to come, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite Xbox One and Playstation 4 games and talking about what they've done for gaming and why they should be remembered. All...
2019-08-0133 minTopicocalypseEpisode 109 - What Would We Change in the Star Wars Narrative?On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we're talking about something from a galaxy far far away! There's been a lot of Star Wars news and rumors as of late. A trailer dropped for Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker and EA announced a new game called Star Wars: Fallen Order. Josh figured this was a good time to go back and look at the Star Wars narrative in its entirety as he asks what everybody would change in the Star Wars story going into this final chapter in the Skywalker saga. All of this and...
2019-08-0141 minTopicocalypseEpisode 108 - Avengers Endgame Review (Spoilercast)On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, the gang is all here, and we're talking about the pop culture phenomenon known as Avengers Endgame. Having just passed 2 billion dollars globally and being well on its way to passing up James Cameron's Avatar, this is a film that the world won't soon forget. On this episode, we break down each act, unpacking each of the story arcs, the future for each character, and where we think the Marvel Cinematic Universe is going to go next. We also dive into things we did and didn't like about the film compared...
2019-08-011h 32TopicocalypseEpisode 107 - Propaganda . . . The Fall of the MediaReal news, fake news, it's hard to tell the difference these days. Who do you trust? Who is unbiased? Is there such thing as being unbiased? Everybody has an opinion and an agenda, and on this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we're discussing all of the propagandas. Fox News, CNN, MSNBC . . . the 24 hour news cycle has destroyed reliable reporting and we try to figure out why. Do we reach any conclusions? You'll have to listen to find out.
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2019-08-0146 minTopicocalypseEpisode 106 - Google Stadia, The Death of Physical Media, and Learning to Let GoSo . . . my bad. Something happened during the beginning of this episode, and it didn't record. There might have been a software malfunction, or I might have forgotten to press record. Who knows, but it was a really great conversation, and we didn't want to not post it (at least what we have). So here it is! On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we discuss the Google Stadia, and what this means for physical media. Do the increasing amounts of streaming services indicate that people are moving away from owning physical copies of their favorite movies, video games...
2019-08-0118 minTopicocalypseEpisode 105 - An Interview w/Andy Vick of STXSurrealTopicocalypse returns, with this very special episode. On this episode of the Internet's only podcast Josh sits down with the Co-Founder and Co-President of Virtual Reality and Immersive Entertainment at STX, Andy Vick to discuss the VR film The Limit, directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Michelle Rodriguez. We discuss the technology that goes into creating a film in virtual reality, what it's like to work with Robert Rodriquez, where the future of VR entertainment is going, and so much more!
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2019-08-0144 minTopicocalypseEpisode 104 - Is Mankind Ready for Humanoid Robots? (w/Keith Garton)Welcome back fans! On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we're talking about robots! Specifically, we're talking about the excessive amount of commercials that featured robots during the Super Bowl. Josh asks if mankind is ready for a future with robots. From there we dive into concepts like adaptive artificial intelligence, Josh's fear of robots walking among us, god complexes, and that age old question: What is consciousness? We're joined once again by Keith Garton, who lends a machete to our intellectual thicket and helps guide us through an episode that Michael Crichton would be proud of.
2019-08-0153 minTopicocalypseTopicocalypse One Shot - Captain Marvel (Review)And they say that her-o can save us, we're not gonna stand here and wait! See what I did there? Okay, cool. Welcome back to another episode of Topicocalypse, the only podcast on the Internet. This episode should have gone up a few weeks ago. Our bad. That being said, we all saw Captain Marvel, and we have some divisive thoughts on it. Join us as we dive into this "controversial" film and break it down piece by piece and act by act. Was this Marvel film worthy of its highly anticipated lead into Avengers: End Game? Find out...
2019-08-0157 minTopicocalypseEpisode 103 - YouTube vs. Hunting Channels (w/Keith Garton)Boom! We're back! The only podcast on the Internet returns with episode 103! This time, we're joined by our good friend Keith Garton (of What About This fame) for a topic that only Danial so-called-nice guy would bring to the table. It would seem that the tyrannical force known as YouTube has called an open season on hunting channels (See what I did there?) by demonitizing popular channels featuring the outdoor sport. Why are they doing this? We break down the possible reasons and also dive into some side topics involving censorship and marketing. All of this and more on...
2019-08-0148 minTopicocalypseEpisode 102 - The Making of a Terrible Award ShowAnd . . . we're back. Welcome to the only podcast on the Internet. If you're still following us, we thank you. If you're new, welcome to the train wreck. On this episode of Topicocalypse, we recap the process involved with making our Topicocalypse Award Show. You get to hear our thoughts and the picks that didn't quite make the cut. Be sure to check out the actual episodes themselves, now available for download.
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2019-08-0157 minTopicocalypseEpisode 101 - The Topicocalypse Awards Part 4 (Our Picks for Best Games of 2018)Welcome back to the only podcast on the Internet. On this episode, we are concluding our 2018 Topicocalypse Award Show with our games of the year. We are picking our favorite video games of 2018. Special shoutouts to: Destiny, God of War, Monster Hunter, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Red Dead Redemption 2, and plenty of other great nominees. Who will win? You'll have to find out by tuning into this episode of Topicocalypse.
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2019-08-011h 20TopicocalypseEpisode 100 - The Topicocalypse Awards Part 3 (Our Picks for Best Shows of 2018)Well, here we are, 100 episodes later, and the only podcast on the Internet is still going strong. I'll be honest, I did not see this happening. The locomotive on fire that is our humble band of idiots started crashing over a year ago and hasn't stopped since. Momentum is key! That being said, we want to thank you all for sticking with us this long. We owe you so much. Plus, we really enjoy doing this, and it helps knowing that people are listening. These are going to be some long show notes, so stick with me as I...
2019-08-011h 18TopicocalypseTopicocalypse One Shot - Alita Battle AngelWhat's up fans? We have another special episode for you. The Topicocalypse "One Shots" return with our review of Alita Battle Angel. What did the hosts of the only the podcast on the Internet think of this manga adaptation? Find out by listening in. Surprisingly, we all sort of agree on something for once. We dive into our thoughts on the film, the source material, the acting, and where we would like to see the next one go, assuming it gets made . . . which we really hope it does.
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2019-08-011h 10TopicocalypseEpisode 99 - The Topicocalypse Awards Part 2 (Our Picks for the Best Albums of 2018)What's up everybody? Welcome back to the only podcast on the internet. We're coming back at you with part two of our Topicocalypse Awards . . . the most prestigious awards on the Internet. This time around, we're talking music, and our favorite albums of the year. And as you all know, we're sort of snobs when it comes to music, so I hope you're prepared for a wide variety of nominees including: Drake, San Holo, Kayzo, Marshmello, As I Lay Dying, Muse, The Chainsmokers, Godsmack, The Midnight, Andy Mineo, Gawvi, LeCrae, NF, Fatherson, Valleyheart, Hopesfall, Pinegrove, and Deaf Havana. Who is...
2019-08-0142 minTopicocalypseEpisode 98 - The Topicocalypse Awards Part 1 (Our Movies of the Year)2018 was been an interesting year in the realm of movies, and while you've heard us discuss our thoughts on various films that were released in 2018 (mainly Black Panther), those aren't the only ones we've watched. On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we're presenting our awards for the best films of the year. This is better than the Oscars, better than the Golden Globes, this is the Topicocalypse Awards. What films are we talking about? That's a great question, here are some of our nominees: A Quiet Place, Blackkklansman, Incredibles 2, Roma, Paterno, Red Sparrow, Avengers: Infinity War, Winchester...
2019-08-011h 17TopicocalypseEpisode 97 - Technology (Just Because We Can, Does It Mean We Should?)The gang is all back, and the only podcast on the Internet returns! On this episode, Bryan Kane PhD brings an interesting inquiry to the table. CES just happened, and he's been diving into all of the new tech coming out of the Las Vegas trade show. On top of that, we've all been watching Westworld. What better time to talk about technology, computers, and robots (both the sex kind and the terminator kind). Bryan asks us how we feel about all of this, and we explore the question of just because we have the ability to create something...
2019-08-011h 01TopicocalypseEpisode 96 - New Year's Eve Conversation Part 3: A Not-So-Celebrity Death Match Against McDonalds MascotsWelcome back to the final episode of our New Year's Eve conversation. I almost didn't post this, but we figured if you love us at our best, you'd love us at our worst. On this last installment of our last episode of 2018, we talk about what McDonalds Mascots we can take in a fight to the death, how many fourth graders we could fight at once, and what movies we're looking forward to in 2019!
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2019-08-0117 minTopicocalypseEpisode 95 - New Year's Conversation Part 2: Top Tens, Politics, and a Long Introspective on Religion (w/Jim Pederson)Welcome back fans. Once again, I apologize for the audio and formatting issues in this episode. We did something a little different on New Year's Even this year, and recorded something that was more of a conversation than a podcast episode. That being said, on this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we're discussing more of our top tens, including video games and books. Then we're joined by the Big Jim himself to talk about politics and religion, and where he sees both of these things going in 2019. So buckle up and prepare to be offended. We're also once...
2019-08-0155 minTopicocalypseEpisode 94 - New Year's Eve Conversation Part 1: Looking Back on 2018Something a little different for you this time around. A few of us were sitting around New Year's Eve talking, and decided to record our conversation. So this isn't exactly a traditional episode, it's more of a conversation that sort of jumps all over the place. That being said, I apologize for the issues with the audio. On this episode, we're joined by Justin Pederson and his wife Chelsea Pederson to discuss our highs and lows of 2018. We talk about movies, events, video games, music, and more.
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2019-08-0154 minTopicocalypseEpisode 93 - An Interview With Spaces CEO Shiraz Akmal (The Past, Present, and Future of Virtual Reality)The holidays are over, and we are back. Welcome, once again, to a brand new episode of the Internet's only podcast. We are kicking off 2019 with an interview we did with the CEO of a company called Spaces. We're joined by Shiraz Akmal to discuss virtual reality, and their Terminator VR Experience in Irvine. Shiraz fills us in on how far this technology has come, where he would like it go, and why you should be excited. For more information check out their website at www.spaces.com and be sure to try out their Terminator VR Experience...
2019-08-0142 minTopicocalypseEpisode 92 - What Happens In Christmas Movies Stays In Christmas MoviesMerry Christmas everybody! We're back with our second annual Christmas episode. We just got back from Las Vegas and we're doing some recap on our trip, as well as talking about Christmas movies. We dive into what makes up a Christmas movie. After all, every year, people argue about whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas move, and other people make fun of them for arguing about it. How edgy and cool. We talk about some of our favorite Christmas movies like National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Elf, Jingle All the Way, A Muppet Christmas Carol, and so many...
2019-08-0158 minTopicocalypseEpisode 91 - What Is Art, and Can We Still Experience It?Art is art, so they say. On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, Josh asks the guys two important questions: What is art? And do we still have the ability to experience it? After speaking with somebody about a rap song versus a Thrice song, Josh is convinced that people can no longer experience good art because we no longer have the mental capacity for it. The guys argue this, to everybody art is different. Is this true? We dive into it. Can we be objective about art? Are our minds open to experiencing it? What about vulnerability...
2019-08-0140 minTopicocalypseEpisode 90 - The Dark History of Your Favorite Fairy TalesWhat if I told you that Disney has been lying to you? What if everything you knew about your favorite fairy tales is a lie? Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, turns out their original stories are a lot darker than you can ever imagine. On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we dive into the history of our favorite fairy tales and how they differ from the Disney classics. We talk about Hans Christian Andersen, Grimm's Fairy Tales, Lewis Carroll, and other versions of classic stories. We also briefly discuss the Bible, and if we believe stories...
2019-08-0142 minTopicocalypseEpisode 89 - Are Millennials Killing the Economy?On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we're joined by friend of Danial "so-called" nice guy's friend, Mike, and Mike is from Texas! What a great episode to have him on, because we're talking about Millennials and the economy. That's right, Bryan Kane PhD brings a topic to the table. He wants to know if we think there are industries that Millennials are killing. We talk about the beer industry, small businesses, coffee shops, movies, and so much more. Who is really at fault? Is the the Millennials or the Baby Boomers? We dive into some deep discussion...
2019-08-0153 minTopicocalypseEpisode 88 - The History of Old SayingsOn this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we're diving through history. Have you ever wondered where old sayings like "The Cat's Out of the Bag" or "Rub some dirt on it" came from? Danial has hit the Google machine and got us some answers. We're discussing all of the things your grandparents used to say and where they came from. We're joined by special guests, Brett Crews and Brian Wegener from the Super BS Gamescast. We also dive into irrelevant facts about history. All of this and more on this episode of Topicocalypse.
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2019-08-0140 minTopicocalypseEpisode 87 - Stan Lee In Memoriam (w/Cameron Miller)On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we're joined by the comic book pagemaster himself, Cameron Miller. As you might have heard the great Stan Lee has passed, and the world is in mourning (except for Bill Maher apparently), and we're looking back on Stan Lee's life, and the mark he's left on the world. Is he more influential than Walt Disney? We dive into this. Is he more responsible for the rise of comic book popularity than Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko? Cameron has some thoughts on this, as well. We're also joined by Bryan Kane PhD...
2019-08-0127 minTopicocalypseEpisode 86 - Tribalism in the Church Part 2 (w/Travis Carriero)Disclaimer: Before listening to this episode, make sure you tune into Episode 85 (Tribalism in the Church Pt 1) because this episode picks up immediately after.
On this episode of Topicocalypse, we get back to our conversation with Travis Carreiro about the concept of tribalism in the church. We break into some heavy concepts like the heart of Christianity, swearing, experiencing God outside the church, fear of self, and failure. We also dive into questions like: Is the Mega Church declining? And how long until that model falls apart? We also discuss the idea of socializing, family, and being...
2019-08-011h 20TopicocalypseEpisode 85 - Those Sweet Sweet Black Friday Movie and Gaming DealsAnd we're back! It's the week of Thanksgiving, and in true Topicocalypse fashion, we're throwing some non-sense at you. What kind of non-sense you might be wondering? On this episode of the Internet's only podcast, we're talking about those sweet sweet Black Friday deals. More specifically, we're talking about those sweet sweet Black Friday deals in the realms of movies and video games. We're also joined by Brian Wegener, formerly of the Super BS Gamescast. There's a lot going on sale this week. For the first time ever, Nintendo Switch games are dropping below $35 and some of this...
2019-08-0134 minTopicocalypseEpisode 84 - Tribalism in the Church Part 1 (w/Travis Carreiro)The only podcast on the Internet returns! And this time we're joined by somebody who I can safely say is a lot smarter than us (at least in terms of knowledge that is actually important in life). That's right, on this episode, we're joined by our good friend Travis Carreiro, who has some intellect to add to the chaos of our usual train of thought. We're talking about the idea of tribalism in the church. Christian culture seems to always revolve around groups of people socializing under the banner of certain theologies. It goes so deep that identity is...
2019-08-011h 05TopicocalypseEpisode 83 - The Rise of "Do Nothings" In the WorkplaceWelcome back fans. We apologize for our inconsistent episode posting, but we're back and we've got a sort of long episode for you. On this episode of the only podcast on the Internet (that's us) Big Dawg wants to know how we feel about "do nothings" in the workplace. He's having some issues with people doing nothing and then taking credit for the things that he's done at work. Louie Vazquez of Vazquez and Family Incorporated has some thoughts on this. He digs into the concept of knowing your value as an employee and gives us a behind the...
2019-08-011h 19TopicocalypseEpisode 82 - Getting What You Paid For (Bad Tattoos and Bad Decisions)Topicocalypse returns! That's right, the only podcast on the internet is back, and the gang is all reunited! That's right, Danial Nice Guy, Big Dawg, Bryan Kane PhD, and Captain Modern Times return, and this time they're joined by a very special guest, Louie Vazquez the owner and CEO of Vazquez and Family Incorporated. Danial asks the guys how they feel about shopping around for things to make sure we get our money worth or if we even bother taking the extra time. This gets us into a conversation about tattoos, bad decisions, good marketing, hipster photographers. We talk...
2019-08-0146 minTopicocalypseEpisode 81 - Racism and the Casting of the WitcherYou're a racist! That's what everybody says to each other in 2018 when disagreements occur. Luckily, on Topicocalypse, we disagree on everything. What does that say about us? I have no idea. However, on this episode of the internet's only podcast, we're talking Henry Cavill playing Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's adaptation of The Witcher novels by Andrezej Sapkowski, who isn't exactly satisfied with royalties given to him by CD Projekt Red after the video game series became such a massive success. We talk about this, and how people are calling for more diverse casting but probably won't even watch...
2019-08-0119 minTopicocalypseEpisode 80 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi Was Bad Because of Russian Bots (Fact or Fiction?)Welcome back to another Last Jedi Hatecast . . . just kidding. A news article recently popped up on Polygon talking about how a college student had done some "research" and discovered that Star Wars: The Last Jedi received so much hate because of Russian bots. They meddled in our elections, they attacked Bruce Willis, and now they're messing with Star Wars! When will the madness end? Just kidding. We actually didn't like Star Wars: The Last Jedi because it wasn't a good a movie. Are we allowed to say that on the Internet? Anyway, we dive into the article and discuss...
2019-08-0139 minTopicocalypseEpisode 79 - Adulting (Is Difficult)Nobody wants to adult anymore, including us. Why? This could very well be one of life's greatest mysteries. In the words of Blink 182, "What's my age again?" On this episode of Topicocalypse, Bryan Kane PhD wants to talk about the art of adulting. Why can't we do it? What does adulting look like in 2018? Are we all just enabling each other through social media and meme culture? We try to get to the bottom of this mystery, all while proving that we're not qualified to do so. All of this and more on this episode of Topicocalypse.
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2019-08-0132 minTopicocalypseEpisode 78 - Burnout (Knowing When You've Hit the Wall)Somebody tried to dropkick Fred Durst off a stage this weekend, and we weren't there to cover it! Long live Limp Bizkit . . . and Topicocalypse. Welcome back to the only podcast on the Internet. On this episode of Topicocalypse, Josh is feeling a pretty bad case of burnout. So he asks the guys: How do you know when you've hit the wall, and what do you do about it? We dive into stress, anxiety, depression, pleasing people, and knowing when to say no. When is it time to take a break? When is it time to step away from your...
2019-08-011h 00TopicocalypseEpisode 77 - Just Catching UpWelcome back Topicocalypse fans. Thank you so much for hanging in there through this hectic time of schedule changes and transition. We'll be back to normal soon enough! On this episode, we get together and discuss all of the things that have been happening in our lives and in the world over the past several weeks we haven't been together. We dig in to life, politics, exhaustion and everything that comes with it.
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2019-08-0130 minTopicocalypseEpisode 76 - S**t Talking (The Psychology of Talking Trash)On this episode of Topicocalypse, Josh wants to know why people enjoy talking trash so much. Does it create a sense of community? Does it make people feel connected? We discuss places where trash talking is most common (we're looking at you churches) and where trash talking is the most fun.
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2019-08-0138 minTopicocalypseEpisode 75 - Education Gone WrongWe're 3/4ths of the way to episode 100! And guess what Topicocalypse fans . . . you can now watch this podcast and many others in video form on our Facebook page and the Humannequin Media YouTube page. On this episode of Topicocalypse, Bryan Kane PhD asks us what we think of the education system. Are the things kids are learning today, needed for their future? That gets us in talk about public schools, advanced classes, colleges, and a discussion about expectations versus reality. More importantly, is the modern education system giving students too much stress and anxiety? What do you think? Send...
2019-07-3152 minTopicocalypseEpisode 74 - Worst Rage Quit Moments In GamingWhat's up everybody? Welcome back to the Internet's only podcast. On this episode of Topicocalypse, we're talking about our worst rage quit moments while playing video games. How much money has it cost us in controllers? We get into talk about Final Fantasy VII, memory cards, Halo, lan parties, siblings, broken controllers, and holes in our walls. If you're a gamer, chances are you can relate. We would love to hear your stories at topicocalypse@gmail.com
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2019-07-3117 minTopicocalypseEpisode 73 - Fall Gaming Releases (Get Hyped)Gaming season is right around the corner! On this gaming-centric episode of Topicocalypse, brought to you by Miracle Fruit Oil's Vitabrace High Perfomance Gamer Wristband, Josh and Big Dawg are talking about their favorite back catalogue game they played over the summer and what fall gaming releases they're looking forward to the most. Special mentions to Wolfenstein II, Far Cry 5, Red Dead Redemption II, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Pokemon Let's Go, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V and many others.
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2019-07-3123 minTopicocalypseEpisode 72 - An Interview With Johnnemann Nordhagen of Dim Bulb Games (About Where the Water Tastes Like Wine)We took a few days off, but we're back and we're ready for action. Sort of. We're going through some overhauls of our podcast and the studio, and we will be back with brand new content next week. In the meantime, here's some content from last year that has Josh talking with Johnemann Nordhagen of Dim Bulb Games. He's the writer and director of the acclaimed indie game Where the Water Tastes Like Wine. They're talking videogames, how his game came to be, what the process of making a game is like, and how he convinced Sting to do...
2019-07-3138 minTopicocalypseEpisode 71 - An Interview With Callum Reid of StasisTopicocalypse returns! Welcome back to another episode of the Internet's only podcast. We're once again diving into the music scene on episode 71. Josh sits down with Callum Reid of the melodic hardcore band Stasis to talk about their music, the creative process, what it's like to be a melodic hardcore band in 2018, and also some fun facts about the music scene in Canada. They also get into the band's inspirations (shoutout to Counterparts, Heart in Hand, Hundreth, and Capsize), what would make the core scene more accesible for new fans, and wonder why people are still so uncomfortable with...
2019-07-3140 minTopicocalypseEpisode 70 - An Interview With Kyle and Pat of KeyesThe only podcast on the Internet is back, and we have something very special for you music fans. On this episode of Topicocalypse, Josh sits down with Kyle and Pat of the post-hardcore band Keyes to discuss their music, what brought them together, and the creative process behind it all. We also talk about the renaissance of the emo, screamo, metalcore, and post-hardcore genres, as well as a little side topic about video games and what these rad dudes are currently playing. We then dive into a discussion about what it's like to be a music fan in 2018, and...
2019-07-3157 minTopicocalypseEpisode 69 - Movies You Can't Make AnymoreOh, we're back. On this episode of Topicocalypse, the guys discuss movies that could not be made today - be it for social, racial, or relgious concerns. Josh also climbs on top of his high horse to lecture everyone about religious movies. Special callouts to Cool Runnings, Heavyweights, Revenge of the Nerds, Might Ducks and so many others.
If you're looking for more great episodes of this show, you can find them on podbean, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, podcasts.com, Stitcher, Google Play, and other great podcasting outlets around the globe. Also, we would love if you could...
2019-07-3154 minTopicocalypseEpisode 68 - Movie VillainsOn this episode of Topicocalypse, we sing Nickelback. As for topics, Bryan Kane PhD has a topic involving villains! What do we think makes a good villain? Who is the greatest villain of all time? Bryan goes through a list of villain classifications and asks us to put villains in each category. We get into horror films, comic books, and all kinds of dark psyches, including urban legends and real murders. All of this and more on this episode of Topicocalypse.
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2019-07-3145 minTopicocalypseEpisode 67 - The Reality of Super PowersJosh has been watching the Marvel shows on Netflix. After spending some time going through the second season of Jessica Jones (reluctantly), he noticed that several of the themes in the show revolve around people being prejudiced toward powered people. This gets Josh's mind running. He asks the guys what they think would happen if actual powered people started to appear in the world. Would they be able to live in peace? How would the government handle it? Would the presence of powered people create super villains and heroes? We talk about all of this and more on this...
2019-07-3126 minTopicocalypseEpisode 66 - Video Games We Would Like Made Into MoviesHere at Topicocalypse, we love movies, and we love video games. When you put those two things together, you get an excellent conversation about what video games we would love to see made into movies. Pay attention Hollywood, we've never had a bad idea. Josh wants to God of War made into a multi film franchise or a show on HBO or Netflix. And who better to direct such a film than Robert Rodriguez? The guys collectively cast a Borderlands film. Bryan Kane PhD wants to see Zelda made into a film. Big Dawg J Lenehan wants...
2019-07-3138 minTopicocalypseEpisode 65 - SuperstitionDanial so-called "nice guy" has been thinking about superstitions, more specifically, superstitions in sports. Athletes have specific things they do before games. After all, if they do something specific and they play well, why would they risk not doing it again? This happens in baseball, hockey, football, soccer, and all kinds of sports. Danial wants to know how many superstitions are born of a form of obsessive compulsive disorder and if we have any superstitions of our own. Is it pyschological? We get into all of this and more on this episode of Topicocalypse.
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2019-07-3129 minTopicocalypseTopicocalypse One Shot - Sea of Thieves: Cursed Sails (Review)What's up nerds? Bryan Kane PhD, the irrelevant Josh Pederson, and Big Dawg J Len have been playing a little massive game called Sea of Thieves, and they have some thoughts. We spent several hours on the high seas, had some encoutners with some trolls, gotten eaten by sharks, and had our fortunes sunk by a kraken. It's the most fun we've had while playing such an infuriating game. We also dabbled in the add-on Cursed Sails. We've got plenty of stories of treasure hunting, fighting dead pirates, and throwing up all over the boat. We give our thoughts...
2019-07-3122 minTopicocalypseEpisode 64 - Our Review of the Hopesfall Album ArbiterThe only podcast on the planet is back with an episode of galactic proportions. Instead of the four usual idiots sitting around a table talking about things we may or may not know anything about, I'm joined by Justin Pederson Entrepreneur to talk about the brand new Hopesfall album Arbiter. If you remember, a while back we had drummer Adam Morgan on the show to tell us about the new album and how it came to be. Well, the album has officially been out for a few weeks, and we have some thoughts. Spoiler alert, we loved it. We...
2019-07-3122 minTopicocalypseEpisode 63 - He Was Flesh Gordon (An Interview with Jason Williams)Topicocalypse has returned! Not that we were gone or anything, but we do have a very unique episode for you today. Instead of four idiots sitting around a table and talking about things that we may or may not know anything about, our good friend Gerald Glassford over at the Pop Culture Cosmos sat down with Jason Williams, the star of the 1974 Science-Fiction adult film Flesh Gordon. They're talking about life in the sexploitation era of film, spoofs, and so much more!
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2019-07-3147 minTopicocalypseEpisode 62 - Therapy AnimalsOn the very first ever episode 62 of Topicoclaypse, the guys are back and they're talking all kinds of things that they know nothing about. Danial "so-called" nice guy wants to know what we think of service animals. He brings up the lady who tried to bring a peacock on an airplane and asks if we think there are people who take advantage of the system. Danial talks about his cat at home, and how the cat helps him with his anxiety. How do you sort out the people who need them from the people who don't? There are people...
2019-07-3146 minTopicocalypseEpisode 61 - Let's Rethink CapitalismOn this episode of Topicocalypse, Bryan Kane PhD has an important topic for us. In this world of social media and celebrity (which go hand in hand), why do people want to be famous? After all, it seems like an exhausting endeavour, and it's so random how it happens. Unless your family is already famous (like the Kardashians) you have to stand out on social media, whether Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. How does it happen? That's what we want to know. And once it does happen, why do people want fame? There are so many people trying to be...
2019-07-3142 minTopicocalypseEpisode 60 - Let’s Rethink CapitalismBig Dawg J Lenehan has a topic about everybody's favorite thing . . . money. He wants to know if we think there should be some form of limited capitalism. Should you only be allowed to grow so much? Would this keep the prices of goods and services down? How would the economics of this work? Would it benefit the supplier or the consumer more? While we have laws against monopolies, corporations still own the rights to certain goods and services, and if those goods and services are vital to modern existence, they can always do eventually increase the prices. Then again...
2019-05-1834 minTopicocalypseEpisode 59 - The Earthquake ApocalypseWelcome back! Bryan Kane PhD has recently watched San Andreas, starring the Rock, and he believes that we're overdue for an earthquake. He's been reading things on the Internet, and since we're living right along the San Andreas fault, he's feeling worried. Apparently were in for a big one. If it hits, California is in trouble. High Rise apartments, big cities, aftershocks, what will we do? Are we prepared? We discuss our escape plan, what the aftermath of these earthquakes could be, and what the rebuilding process would look like. If the electrical grid when out, we wouldn't be...
2019-05-1835 minTopicocalypseEpisode 58 - Living on MarsHave you ever wondered what it would be like to live on another planet? Well good news Topicocalypse fans, that's exactly what we're discussing. We're joined on this episode by special returning guest, Brett Crews. He wants to know if we would be willing to join the Mars colonization project. Could we live on another planet? According to the "experts" once you sign up for it, you can't come back. Could you leave everything behind? And is it even possible? According to Bryan Kane PhD it takes three years to get to Mars. We talk about colonizing, extra terrestrail...
2019-05-1826 minTopicocalypseEpisode 57 - Politics Are Ripping Us ApartPolitics are in the news again! Who is surprised? We're not. As you all know immigration has been a huge issue, and media outlets everywhere are eating it up. Josh, who spends a lot of time online promoting this excellent podcast started to notice a trend on social media. People who tear apart (no pun intended) their family and friends just because their opinions differ on this matter. This isn't the first time we've seen this happen, either. This leads into a conversation about political opinions, when is it worth it to have one, at what cost do you...
2019-05-1827 minTopicocalypseEpisode 56 - Space ForceWhat's up fans? It's the fourth of July and we were thinking, what better way to celebrate freedom than by listening to a brand new episode of Topicocalypse? Donald Trump is in the news! That never happens, right? Just kidding. Big Dawg J Len has been thinking long and hard about comments made my our commander and chief about how America needs to be dominant in space. Apparently he said that America needs to create another branch of the armed forces for space, and get this, he wants to call it the Space Force. Gotta give him props on...
2019-05-1819 minTopicocalypseEpisode 55 - Movies We Didn’t Appreciate As KidsWe're still alive after episode 55! Who knows, we might even make it to 100! In the meantime, check out this sweet sweet episode, where Danial hit us with a topic about movies. Can you believe that? It's not music this time! Danial wants to know what movies (and cartoons) we watched as kids that we didn't appreciate until we became adults. What do we appreciate now that we didn't back then as far as soundtracks, actors, technology. We talk about Entourage, Forrest Gump, Golden Girls, Princess Bride, Blazing Saddles, Spaceball, Jurassic Park, Shrek, Hey Arnold, Catdog, Angry Beavers, Doug...
2019-05-1829 minTopicocalypseEpisode 54 - Commencement SpeakersOn the very first ever episode 54 of Topicocalypse, we're discussing our thoughts on reaching over fifty episodes of this train-wreck of a podcast. The Topicocalypse fam gets their first ever fan email, and it's directed at Danial so called "nice guy." And then Josh asks a very important question about our past selves and what we would have wanted to hear from our high school commencement speakers. Are commencement speakers still relevant? Do they blow rainbows up your backside? Josh feels like they need to be more realistic. Bryan Kane PhD thinks it varies from person to person. Danial...
2019-05-1825 minTopicocalypseEpisode 53 - Another Story Ruined by HollywoodWhat's up everybody? We're back with a brand new 53rd episode of the only podcast on the Internet. On this episode of Topicocalypse, Josh saw the trailer for The Girl in the Spider's Web, and he isn't happy. For those of you who are familiar with the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo novels by Steig Larsson, you know that Lisbeth Salander is one of the most badass characters to ever grace the pages of a novel or the big screen. However, the latest film in the series as produced by Sony called The Girl in the Spider's Web has...
2019-05-1830 minTopicocalypseEpisode 52 - Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Man, Control, Rend and More (Our Coverage of E3 2018 Day 3)Welcome back to a brand new episode, and also our final episode covering E3 (at least for this year). On this episode, we stopped by the Sony booth and got a look at Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Man and Destiny 2. Then we stopped by the Nintendo booth and got a look at Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Pokemon Lets Go Evee and Pikachu, and Mario Tennis Aces. Next, we got invited to a behind closed-doors screening of Remedy's new game Control, and to close the day off, Frostkeep invited us to their meeting room to show us their new survival game...
2019-05-1822 minTopicocalypseEpisode 51 - Metro Exodus, Adventure Time, Jump Force and More (Day 2 Coverage of E3 2018)What's up fans and other people who happen to stumble upon this gem of a podcast. We're doing something a little different this time around. Chad Smith (of Hyperschmitt fame) and myself attended E3 2018 as press this year and were allowed to get up close and personal with some of the biggest video games coming out this year and next, including Metro Exodus, Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion, Jump Force, Dragonball Fighter Z, Divinity II Definitive Edition, Soulcalibur IV, Starlink, and a few others that we're not currently allowed to talk about. But we're giving our thoughts on...
2019-05-1831 minTopicocalypseEpisode 50 - We’re Offended That You’re OffendedWe made it to episode fifty! This is a monumental day for us here at the Topicocalypse studio (which may or may not be somebody's kitchen). To be completely honest, we didn't think we'd make it this far, and we did! So thank you for following us into the audio abyss and back again. On this episode, Bryan Kane PhD wants to talk about people being offended, and people being offended at other people being offended. First we talk about Roseanne Barr who went on a racist rant on Twitter and then blamed Ambien. ABC quickly pulled the...
2019-05-1835 minTopicocalypseEpisode 49 - A Time Capsule for April 2018April has come and gone, and with it, a plethora of news topics that we felt the need to discuss. Once you get past the burps and Super Trooper quotes, we start to talk about semi-intelligent things. First, we talk about the girl at Coachella with glitter on her boobs or got touched by a random dude in the audience. Apparently, justice warriors couldn't figure out who was right or wrong about rape culture in this scenario. In Canada, a restaraunt owner wrote veal is the kale outside of his place of business, which made justice warriors mad. We...
2019-05-1846 minTopicocalypseEpisode 48 - Huawei PhonesBig Dawg was reading an article on Buzzfeed about the Chinese cell phone maker Huawei, who is trying to get into the American cell phone market. However, the competition is warning people against using their phones because they're allegedly full of Chinese spy-ware. That's ironic, considering that Apple likes to use the iPhone to spy on their customers (we're still getting ads for mannequins). Is this propaganda? From what we've researched, the Huawei is better than the iPhone and Android combined, and here's the kicker . . . it's cheaper. We talk about Huawei phones, propaganda, what's fact and what's fiction.
2019-05-1824 minTopicocalypseEpisode 47 - Fat Blogger vs Retail StoresOn this episode of Topicocalypse, the gang is back together and they're talking about plenty of things that will probably offend people. After reading an article found in the depths of the Internet, Bryan Kane PhD wants to talk about a little (no pun intended) thing called a fat tax. Apparently, Old Navy had gotten in a lot of trouble for charging more money for plus-sized clothing. Does it have anything to do with needing a larger amount of fabric to make the clothing? Probably, but this is 2018 so, emotion and economics aren't exactly on the same page. As...
2019-05-1849 minTopicocalypseEpisode 46 - An Interview With Zach, Brad, and Zane of MayfieldWelcome back fans and people who accidently clicked on this. The boys are back (minus two of them) and we're joined by some friends from up North, Zach, Zane, and Brad of the melodic hardcore band Mayfield. We're talking about music, creativity, hockey, and so much more. They tell us about the band, what the music scene is like in Canada, how their creative process works, what goes into making a record, and if we'll ever see them stateside. We also dig into the emotions and vulnerability that goes into making a successful song, and how a good producer...
2019-05-181h 08TopicocalypseEpisode 45 - Marketing to MillennialsThe original jolly jackasses are back around the table of awkward conversation. Bryan returns from glamping in the mountains and has a brand new beard. Danial wants to talk about marketing to millennials. After listening to sports talk on iHeart Radio Danial became triggered at the fact that when it comes to radio marketing, millennials get custom marketing, even though they're adults. Is the millennial generation being groomed to think and feel certain ways? Are the baby boomers being tossed aside? And what about the generations that are still to come? This gets us talking about churches, marketing, lizards...
2019-05-1838 minTopicocalypseEpisode 44 - Childhood Icons that Terrified UsWe made it to the first ever 44th episode of Topicocalypse, and we're talking about things that terrify us. That's right, Josh brings another topic to the table, this one revolving around childhood icons that terrified us. It would seem that Josh is terrified of giant talking blue bibles and the entire cast of Chucky Cheese. This quickly escelates into a bevvy of side topics involving redneck politicians, Cabbage Patch Kids, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, and plenty of iconic characters from early '90s horror franchises like Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Leprechaun, It, and the newer...
2019-05-1835 minTopicocalypseEpisode 43 - Our Predictions for E3 2018 (A Chat About Video Games)Welcome back nerds. We have an episode for you that dives deep into the beautiful void that is video game fandom. E3 2018 is coming up, and of course we're excited. Well, most of us. I'm joined on this episode by Gerald Glassford of the Pop Culture Cosmos and Brett Crews of the Topicocalypse guest host fame. We're talking about video games we've been playing, which include Destiny 2, God of War and some indies. Then we go on to talk about what we're hoping to see at E3 2018. What does Microsoft need to do to stay afloat? What are Nintendo's...
2019-05-181h 33TopicocalypseEpisode 42 - Best Song CoversWe're back with our latest train wreck of an episode, and we're talking song covers! Danial wants to know what are our favorite and least favorite song covers. We're talking about The Cure, 311, Bad Wolves, David Bowie, The Used, My Chemical Romance, Blink 182, LeCrae, Our Last Night, August Burns Red, We Came As Romans, A Static Lullaby, Lana Del Rey, Dustin Kensrue, and so many more bands. What makes up a cover? And how much should they change? We talk about all of this and more on the latest episode of Topicocalypse.
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2019-05-1837 minTopicocalypseEpisode 41 - Sports FanaticsWe're talking about sports on this episode of Topicocalypse! More specifically, we're talking about sports fanatics. Bryan Kane PhD was watching a soccer game this weekend, and noticed that people in the stands were crying when their team lost. He thinks that soccer is the greatest sport in the world (he's wrong), but we're all agreed that live sporting events are the best thing in the world. We're talking about some of the things that people say and do that goes far beyond winning or losing, including people who think they're experts, people who find their identity in sports...
2019-05-1840 minTopicocalypseEpisode 40 - Who Is Hyperschmitt (An Interview w/Chad Smith)We made it to the first ever episode 40! To those of you who have been following us since the beginning, thank you, and we're sorry you didn't have anything better to do with your time. On this episode, we have another very special guest. We're joined by Chad Smith of Hyperschmitt, not to be confused with the drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. We're talking to Chad about his musical history and time in acts such as City of Lions (who was once given a shoutout by Ellie Goulding), Goodbye Luna, Redeemed by Association, Ammity, and his solo...
2019-05-181h 53TopicocalypseEpisode 39 - Del Taco vs Taco BellIt's the battle of the century on the latest episode of Topicocalypse! We put two of the most successful fast food places in the business head to head. Who has better food? Who has better sauces? Who is more successful? We're talking about Del Taco and Taco Bell. This gets us into a weird conversation about improperly named diet medications from the '80s and modern fat blockers that make you poop yourself. How many times have you tried to fart and it wasn't a fart? And somewhere in there we talk about Star Wars. It all relates in...
2019-05-1828 minTopicocalypseEpisode 3 Part 1 - When Is It Time to Leave California (Who Wants to Own a House Anyway?)Welcome back to Topicocalypse, the only podcast on the Internet. Just kidding. That's clearly a lie. This episode not only has some great topics, but it was also recorded using our brand new recording equipment! There are no more echoes. No more static. No more YouTube background noises. Finally, our podcast sounds the way a podcast should. On Episode 3 Part 1 Eddie asks: When is it time to leave California? If you're a millennial in the land of cow fart regulations, priuses (or prii), and disgusting amounts of traffic you're no doubt aware of the ridiculously high housing costs and...
2019-04-2319 minTopicocalypseEpisode 2 Part 2 - Generationalism: The Millennial StruggleWelcome to part 2 of Topicocalypse's sophomore episode. On this segment, JB asks: Why do different generations of people like to blame things on those who came before of after them? This could get interesting. Are millennials really at fault for everything wrong with the world? Did Baby Boomers really screw everybody over? Whose really at fault? That's the question we want to get answered. Thanks for tuning in. And please follow Humannequin Media and Topicocalypse on Facebook and YouTube for more great content!
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2019-04-2310 minTopicocalypseEpisode 1 Part 2 - The Dodge Demon vs. The Camaro Exorcist (Which, If Either, Is Worth the Money?)On this episode Eddie brings an interesting topic to the table. Dodge and Chevrolet are boasting about high powered models of their most popular sports cars coming out, but are either of them worth the money? The Dodge Demon is a Challenger Hellcat on Steroids and the Camaro Exorcist is just a Hennessey upgrade that very few people will actually be able to afford. So again what exactly do these models come with and are they worth the money? Or are they bound to end up like Corvettes, used for nothing more than taking up space in the garage...
2019-04-2326 minTopicocalypseEpisode 1 Part 1 - Does Posting Peta Videos to Social Media Help Prevent Animal Cruelty?On the very first ever episode of Topicocalypse, Josh, Eddie, Kelly, and Danial tackle the issue of using Facebook for activism. After seeing a PETA video posted by one of his friends on Facebook, depicting seals being slaughtered, Josh started to question just how affective social media activism is. After all, its not like he could afford to fly himself to Alaska to personally do anything about it. This led to a rabbit trail of wondering if people who post things like that on Facebook are doing anything themselves not just for animal cruelty but any type of awareness...
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Super BS GamescastEpisode 11 - Prey for BrothesdaOn this episode of the Super BS Gamescast, the guys dive into the tragic announcement that BioWare has put Mass Effect: Andromeda on ice. What does this mean for the game and company going forward? Will we ever see another Mass Effect? And with E3 coming up what new IP is BioWare working on, and Erik/Donna wants to know when we might see a new Dragon Age game. And what's Bethesda suing somebody for using the word "prey" in the title of their game? What are they going to do next copyright the word "the?" Josh is still playing...
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