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Epik Fails of HistoryE39.5 - Cross-Country Road Trip / Overcoming Life's Hardships / 2025 Updates"Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference." - The Serenity PrayerOn this mini-episode, Erik recaps several months of chaos, including an impromptu cross-country road trip / rescue mission from Green Cove Springs, Florida to San Francisco, California and back - while reflecting on some personal life lessons on overcoming life's obstacles, and staying positive during the tough times. (Edited by Erik Slader)Links: NERDEAGRAM - Episode Zero: A Nerdy...2025-05-3041 min
Curious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesAccount 7 - The Shucking HourSend us a textWelcome to CACO’s Episode 7 - "The Shucking Hour"Failure can drive many a person to great lengths in their quest to succeed. Even if the route to that success is filled with uncertainty and risks. Perhaps one less motivated by failure would be a tad more suspicious when offered a solution to their problems in a simple packet of seeds. But, truly, what’s another failure to one so experienced in uprooting the weeds?Cast:Lexi...2025-05-2724 min
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast10 - Diagnosing Nerdy Characters: An Enneagram ReviewAfter doing a breakdown of each Enneagram personality type throughout Season 1 (see Episodes 1-9), Erik and Meghan "diagnose" some nerdy characters as a Nerdeagram review: Darth Vader (Star Wars) - 6 vs 8Batman (DC) - 1 vs 6Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda) - 1 vs 2 Professor X (X-Men) - 1 vs 5Spock (Star Trek) - 1 vs 5Princess Leia (Star Wars) - 1 vs 8Captain Picard (Star Trek: TNG) - 1 vs 9Anna (Frozen) - 2 vs 6Wonder Woman (DC) - 2 vs 8Hagrid (Harry Potter) - 2 vs 9Johnny Cage (Mortal Kombat) - 3 vs 7THOR (Marvel) - 3 vs 8Wednesday Addams (The Addams Family) - 4 vs 5Magneto...2025-05-123h 20
Epik Fails of HistoryBadass of the Week: 'Hell Planet: The Soviet War with Venus' (w/ Ben Thompson and Erik Slader)Erik guests on Ben Thompson's podcast, "Badass of the Week" to talk about Soviet Venera Probes... (Check out Erik's article on the subject here!) Follow / Message Me on Social Media:E-mail: ErikSlader@gmail.comBlueSky: @ErikSladerTwitter: @ErikSlader @EpikFailsdotcomInstagram: @ErikSlader @EpikFailsOfHistoryAll 4 EPIC FAILS books are now available on Amazon!Outro Music / Segment Jingles by DeftStroke Sound! This podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network follow us to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! 2025-04-181h 17
Epik Fails of HistoryThe World Is My Burrito: "THE GREEN KNIGHT" (2021)"Honor. That is why a knight does what he does." - Sir Gawain Erik guests on Kory's podcast, "The World Is My Burrito" to talk about A24's "The Green Knight" (2021) and the Medieval Poem that inspired it... Follow / Message Me on Social Media:E-mail: ErikSlader@gmail.comBlueSky: @ErikSladerTwitter: @ErikSlader @EpikFailsdotcomInstagram: @ErikSlader @EpikFailsOfHistoryAll 4 EPIC FAILS books are now available on Amazon!Outro Music / Segment Jingles by DeftStroke Sound! This podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network follow us to keep up with this show and disc2025-04-042h 03Curious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesBehind the Scenes: Curious Accounts of Creepy Outtakes 2Send us a textYou've Reached Somewhere brings you a new BONUS episode full of outtakes from Bloodbath, Drosera Aliciae, and Black Eye. If you've ever lived in an OUSE, wanted to hear Bri's soft skills at work, or just enjoy hanging out with your fellow kids, stay tuned to Curious Accounts of Creepy Outtakes!To learn more about the cast in this episode, follow the You've Reached Somewhere team on Instagram @YouveReachedSomewhere.You can (please do) follow us on Instagram...2025-02-0405 min
Epik Fails of HistoryE39 - Ranking the Presidents - Part Three: 1963-1989 (LBJ to Reagan)“Well, when the President does it, that makes it not illegal...” - Richard Nixon In the wake of the 2024 Election, Erik and Justin conclude their attempt to rank the US Presidents! (Part 3: Lyndon B. Johnson to Ronald Reagan / 1963-1989) You can help support Erik by buying a copy of his book, "Epic Fails: Not-So-Great Presidents" - and check out the 11-Part Presidential Pros & Cons series on his blog! Follow / Message Me on Social Media:E-mail: ErikSlader@gmail.comBlueSky: @ErikSladerTwitter: @ErikS...2025-01-281h 17Curious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesAccount 6 - Black EyeSend us a textWelcome to CACO’s Episode 6 - "Black Eye"They say the best adventures are ones had with friends. To venture into the unknown with a trusted companion by your side can be the greatest joy. But it can also be the greatest folly, as even the truest of friends can lead one astray in a moment of weakness or misguided intent. Though one must truly look inward to determine if it is their friends who led them astray or their own misguided tr...2025-01-2129 min
Epik Fails of HistoryE38 - Ranking the Presidents - Part Two: 1901-1963 (Roosevelt to JFK)“It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. ” - Theodore Roosevelt
In the wake of the 2024 Election, Erik and Justin continue their attempt to rank the US Presidents! (Part 2: Teddy Roosevelt to John F. Kennedy / 1901-1963)
You can help support Erik by buying a copy of his book, "Epic Fails: Not-So-Great Presidents" - and check out the 11-Part Presidential Pros & Cons series on his blog!
Follow / Message Me on Social Media:
E-mail: ErikSlader@gmail.com
Twitte...2025-01-151h 32Curious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesAccount 5 - Drosera AliciaeSend us a textWelcome to CACO’s Episode 5 - “Drosera Aliciae”One must always question the intelligence of those around you. After all, the noble corvid is intelligent enough to understand and mimic a human’s speech with enough practice. Truly, who’s to say that any other living being can’t do the same? As such, one must also question the intent of those around you. Since one never truly knows if they are listening to the words of a mischievous corvid, or something much more malicious....2025-01-0730 minCurious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesBONUS: An Interview with Meagan MartignoniSend us a textOn this special bonus episode, Jessica sits down with Meagan Martignoni, the writer of the original short story Blood Bath. They chat about Meagan's thoughts on where she was when she wrote the story, adaptations of original works, and why coffee for Evan is a great joke. You can follow Meagan on Instagram @cherrrry.meg and buy her art on Society6.To learn more about the cast in this episode, follow the You've Reached Somewhere team on Instagram @YouveReachedSomewhere.You can (please do) follow us ...2024-12-2429 minCurious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesAccount 4 - Blood BathSend us a textWelcome to CACO’s Episode 4 - “Blood Bath”Romance can be found in the strangest of places. From the bustle of a local café, to the terrazzo flooring of your own apartment building. One truly never knows when love may come calling. Though, in this occurrence at least, answering that call may not be the smartest of choices.Cast:Tyler Burnette as EleanortMatthew Turnage as Michael....uh...EvanGaby Bravo as KatiaCG Frieder as Alana2024-12-1035 min
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast9 - NINE: THE PEACEMAKER - Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker“I am a Jedi, like my father before me." - Luke Skywalker (Return of the Jedi)
For our ninth episode, we're talking about the final Enneagram type: "NINES" - 'The Peacemaker' or 'The Healer'...
And if you don't know what the Enneagram is, or haven't listened to Episode Zero, be sure to do that first!
Type Nine Characters Discussed:
Harry Potter
Luke Skywalker (Star Wars)
'The Dude' (The Big Lebowski)
'The Hulk' / Bruce Banner (Marvel)
Leeloo (The Fifth Element)
Spike (Cowboy Bebop)
Neo (The Matrix)
Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz)
Shaun (Shaun of the Dead)
Waymond (Everything...2024-12-062h 33Curious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesBehind the Scenes: Curious Accounts of Creepy OuttakesSend us a textThis week's episode has been delayed for the holidays.We're still working to bring you a fresh -- and dare I say well produced -- radio horror next week, but in the meantime, please enjoy some behind the scenes recordings and outtakes from our first three episodes. If you've ever wondered what it sounds like to stub your toe, why the heck these crazy kids say 'birds' so much, or if you just want to hear what the monster from Buttercream sounded like before mixing, check out...2024-11-2605 minCurious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesAccount 3 - WithinSend us a textWelcome to CACO’s Episode 3 - “Within”In this occurrence, we follow the life of a woman named Tabitha as she struggles with her fear of the humble arachnid – a fear which has consumed her life to the point of damaging her relationships and her health. Now, faced with such a cost, will Tabitha be completely destroyed by her fear? Or will she gather the strength to look within for a solution?Cast:...2024-11-1338 minCurious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesEpisode 3 DelayedSend us a textWe’ve been plugging away at our computers and microphones to bring you this week’s episode but, due to some technical difficulties, it looks like this episode will be released a bit behind schedule.But fear not, intern! Episode 3 will still be scheduled for 11/12/2024, it’ll just be available at or before 9pm. We greatly appreciate you sticking with us while we navigate the very new experience of being podcast producers and know that we sincerely acknowledge we are not worthy of you, dear listen...2024-11-1201 min
Epik Fails of HistoryE37 - Ranking the Presidents - Part One: 1789-1901 (Washington to McKinley)“We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.” - George Washington
With the upcoming 2024 Election, Erik and Justin attempt to rank the US Presidents! (Part 1: George Washington to William McKinley / 1789-1901)
You can help support Erik by buying a copy of his book, "Epic Fails: Not-So-Great Presidents" - and check out the 11-Part Presidential Pros & Cons series on his blog!
Follow / Message Me on Social Media:
E-mail: ErikSlader@gmail.com
2024-10-301h 33Curious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesAccount 2 - ButtercreamSend us a textWelcome to CACO's Episode 2 - "Buttercream"Family can be a wonderful thing. A thing filled with love like raspberry filling, care like vanilla cake, and sweetness like buttercream frosting – or rot. In this occurrence we follow a group of hardworking agents as they witness the aftermath of a family consumed by this sweetness. One which, hopefully, will not leave you to rot, too.Cast:Meredith - Alexandria WilliamsLance - Matthew TurnageGerald - Jo...2024-10-2922 min
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast8 - EIGHT: THE CHALLENGER - Mad Max and Ellen Ripley (Alien / Aliens)“Perhaps today IS a good day to die!" - Worf (Star Trek: First Contact)
For our eighth episode, we're (of course) talking about "EIGHTS" - 'The Challenger'!
And if you don't know what the Enneagram is, or haven't listened to Episode Zero, be sure to do that first!
Type Eight Characters Discussed:
Mad Max
Ellen Ripley (Alien / Aliens)
Wolverine / Logan (X-Men)
Worf (TNG / DS9)
Merida (Brave)
Arya Stark (Game of Thrones)
Din Djarin / 'Mando' (The Mandalorian)
Blue Eye Samurai
Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction, Jurassic Park, Mace Windu, Nick Fury, etc)
Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace and Admiral...2024-10-183h 11Curious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesAccount 1 - Don't Look BackSend us a textWelcome to CACO's Premiere Episode - "Don't Look Back"!In this first occurrence, you’ll follow a group of teens as they try to survive the trials and tribulations of friendship, love, a woodland summer camp, and the bloodthirsty horror lurking just behind them. Now go forth, towards the churning darkness of the woods and make sure that you don’t look back.Cast:The Collector - Matthew VigoCamp Counselor 1 - Dylan BougisCamper 1 - Daran Hollie...2024-10-1524 min
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast7 - SEVEN: THE ENTHUSIAST - Scott Pilgrim and Captain Kirk (Star Trek)“Bread makes you fat?!" - Scott PilgrimFor our seventh episode, we're talking about "SEVENS" - 'The Enthusiast'! And if you don't know what the Enneagram is, or haven't listened to Episode Zero, be sure to do that first! Type Seven Characters Discussed: Scott PilgrimCaptain James T. Kirk (Star Trek)Tony Stark / Iron Man (Marvel)Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)Ariel (The Little Mermaid) Harley Quinn (Birds of Prey, The Suicide Squad)Deadpool (Marvel)Agent J (Men in Black)James Bond 007 / Archer / Austin PowersBarry Allen / The Flash (DC Comics)Jack Skellington (The Nightmare...2024-09-243h 01Curious Accounts of Creepy OccurrencesSeason 1 Teaser TrailerSend us a text*Content Warning: Depictions of Violence and Mature Content - Viewer Discretion is Advised* The YRS team presents Curious Accounts of Creepy Occurrences (CACO), a radio horror anthology set to be released this Fall! Check out this sneak peek of our premiere episode "Don't Look Back", set to be released on October 15, 2024.If you enjoyed this preview, please subscribe to be first in line to experience the horrors we have in store for you this spooky season!To learn more about the cast in this episode...2024-09-2200 min
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast6.5 - SIX: THE LOYALIST - Luigi and... Darth Vader?! (Part 2 of 2)“Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering..." - Yoda
For (Part 2 of) our sixth episode, we're talking about "SIXES" - 'The Skeptic' or... 'The Loyalist'?
And if you don't know what the Enneagram is, or haven't listened to Episode Zero, be sure to do that first!
Type Six Characters Discussed:
Luigi (Nintendo)
Daredevil / Matt Murdock (Marvel)
Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit)
Cyclops (X-Men '97)
Jet Black (Cowboy Bebop)
Shaggy (Scooby Doo)
Agent Scully (The X-Files)
Huey (The Boys)
Wesley (The Princess Bride)
Rick...2024-08-102h 37
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast6 - SIX: THE SKEPTIC - The Hunger Games and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Part 1 of 2)“Don't Panic.” - Douglas Adams (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
For our sixth episode, we're talking about "SIXES" - 'The Skeptic' or... 'The Loyalist'?
And if you don't know what the Enneagram is, or haven't listened to Episode Zero, be sure to do that first!
Type Six Characters Discussed:
Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games)
Arthur Dent (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
The Daniel Craig version of James Bond (Casino Royale, Skyfall, No Time to Die)
The Tom Holland version of Spider-man (MCU: Homecoming, Far From Home, No Way Home, etc)
Mark Grayson (Invinc...2024-08-082h 11
Epik Fails of HistoryE36 - VIKINGS 101 - w/ Ben Thompson! (Badass Of The Week)“Fear not death for the hour of your doom is set and none may escape it.” - Old Norse Proverb ("The Hávamál" from the Saga of the Volsung)
On this epic crossover, Ben Thompson returns (from the Badass of the Week podcast) to talk about all things Vikings - from Ivar the Boneless and Erik Bloodaxe to Saint Olga of Kiev and William the Conqueror!
Be sure to check out Ben's book, "Guts and Glory: The Vikings" as well as his "Badass" book series, and the fourth "Epic Fails" book - "The Age of Explor...2024-07-032h 15
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast5 - FIVE: THE THINKER - Gandalf and Sherlock Holmes“He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.” - Gandalf the Gray (The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring - by J.R.R. Tolkien)
For our fifth episode, we're of course talking about "FIVE's" - 'The Thinker' also known as 'The Observer'.
And if you don't know what the Enneagram is, or haven't listened to Episode Zero, be sure to do that first!
Type Five Characters Discussed:
Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit)
Sherlock Holmes
Indiana Jones
Doc Brown (Back to t...2024-06-073h 31
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast4.5 - FOUR: THE INDIVIDUALIST - Kiki's Delivery Service and Ghost in the Shell (Part 2 of 2)“I feel confined, only free to expand myself within boundaries.” - The Major (Ghost in the Shell)
In Part 2 of our fourth episode, we're continuing our conversation about "FOUR's" - 'The Romantic' aka 'The Individualist'.
And if you don't know what the Enneagram is, or haven't listened to Episode Zero, be sure to do that first!
Type Four Characters Discussed:
Loki (MCU)
The Scarlett Witch (MCU)
Sadness (Pixar's "Inside Out")
Kiki (Studio Ghibli - "Kiki's Delivery Service")
Belle (Disney's "Beauty and the Beast")
Snape (Harry Potter)
V (V for Vendetta)
Joy / Jobu Tupaki (Everything Eve...2024-04-201h 45
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast4 - FOUR: THE ROMANTIC - Bram Stoker's Dracula and The Last Unicorn (Part 1 of 2)“I have crossed oceans of time to find you...” - Count Dracula
In our fourth episode, we're talking about "FOUR's" - 'The Romantic' also known as 'The Individualist'.
And if you don't know what the Enneagram is, or haven't listened to Episode Zero, be sure to do that first!
Type Four Characters Discussed:
Dracula (The Gary Oldman / Francis Ford Coppola version)
Lady Amalthea (The Last Unicorn)
Paul Atreides (Frank Herbert's "DUNE")
Loki (MCU)
The Scarlett Witch (MCU)
Rogue (X-Men '97)
Lydia (Beetlejuice)
Inigo Montoya (The Princess Bride)
Cruella (Disney)
Manic Pixie Dream Girls
Cheryl...2024-04-202h 12
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast3 - THREE: THE ACHIEVER - Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story) and Lando Calrissian (Star Wars)“To Infinity and Beyond!” - Buzz (Toy Story)In our third episode, we're of course talking about "THREE's" - 'The Performer' also known as 'The Achiever'. And if you don't know what the Enneagram is, or haven't listened to Episode Zero, be sure to do that first! Type Three Characters Discussed: Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story 1, 2, 3, 4, and "Lightyear")Lando Calrissian (Star Wars: "The Empire Strikes Back", "Return of the Jedi", and "Solo")BarbieSuper Mario (Nintendo)Donkey Kong (Nintendo)Mr. Incredible (The Incredibles)Daniel LaRusso (The Karate Kid / Cobra Kai)Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)Gas...2024-02-152h 49
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast2 - TWO: THE HELPER - Marge Simpson and Samwise Gamgee (LOTR)“I can't carry it for you... But I Can Carry You!” - Sam (Lord of the Rings: Return of the King)For our second episode, we're talking about "TWO's" - 'The Connector' also known as 'The Helper'. And if you don't know what the Enneagram is, or haven't listened to Episode Zero, be sure to do that first! Type Two Characters Discussed: Samwise Gamgee of the Shire (Lord of the Rings)Marge Simpson (The Simpsons)Emperor Palpatine (Star Wars)Lt. Uhura (Star Trek)Sallah (Indiana Jones)Gwen Stacey / Spider-woman (Into the Spider-verse)Peeta Me...2024-01-242h 36
Epik Fails of HistoryE35 - STALIN vs PIZARRO: The Bracket of Fails - Final Match!"Much of the evil in the world is due to the fact that man, in general, is hopelessly unconscious..." - Carl Jung
In our epic finale for Season 3's "The Bracket of Fails" (which we first started in 2021... two and a half years ago) - Erik and Justin 'debate' over who is the most Epic Fail of History: Spanish Conquistador - Francisco Pizarro vs Joseph Stalin - Soviet Dictator of the USSR!
For more, check out Erik's articles here:
Tales From Under the Iron Fist of STALIN
PIZARRO: Fall of the Incan Empire
Al...2024-01-181h 27
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast1 - ONE: THE REFORMER - Batman and Captain America"As a man I'm flesh and blood. I can be ignored. I can be destroyed. But as a symbol... as a symbol I can be incorruptible, I can be everlasting." - Bruce Wayne (Batman Begins)
On our first (official) episode of Nerdeagram, we're talking about "ONE's" - 'The Reformer' also known as 'The Perfectionist'.
And if you don't know what the Enneagram is, or haven't listened to Episode Zero, be sure to do that first!
Type One Characters Discussed:
Batman / Bruce Wayne
Captain America / Steve Rogers
Thanos (MCU)
Elsa (Frozen)
Morpheus (The...2024-01-032h 06
Epik Fails of HistoryE34.5 - Ridley Scott's "NAPOLEON" (2023) - Movie Review"History is a set of lies agreed upon." - Napoleon Bonaparte
In the latest mini-episode, Erik Slader goes solo to give his review of Ridley Scott's "NAPOLEON" (2023) - starring: Joaquin Phoenix! How historically accurate was it? What makes a good history movie? Was Napoleon an Epic Fail? Find out now!
For more, check out Erik's Napoleon articles here:
NAPOLEON - Part One: THE EPIC
NAPOLEON - Part Two: THE FAIL
NAPOLEON - Part Three: THE END
And listen to Meghan and Erik's brand new podcast: Nerdeagram - now on Spotify!
Follow...2023-12-0219 min
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram PodcastEpisode Zero - Nerdeagram 101: A Nerdy Guide to the EnneagramFor this inaugural episode, Erik and Meghan Slader explain the basics of what this podcast is all about! “Nerdeagram” is a podcast exploring personality types through the lens of nerdy fandoms, pop culture, and the Enneagram! The Enneagram is a personality test that helps to determine one’s underlying motivators. It can help people understand themselves and others, as well as learn ways to grow. If you’re interested in learning where you best fit in, we highly recommend taking the free test here! (EclecticEnergies.com) For a more thorough breakdown of each type, che...2023-11-0522 min
NERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram PodcastNERDEAGRAM: An Enneagram Podcast (Trailer)“Nerdeagram” is a podcast exploring personality types through the lens of nerdy fandoms, pop culture, and the Enneagram! (Created by Erik and Meghan Slader)
The Enneagram is a personality test that helps to determine one’s underlying motivators. It can help people understand themselves and others, as well as learn ways to grow.
In addition to the Enneagram, we’ll be covering a wide spectrum of topics including: the Myers-Briggs test, D and D alignments, Tarot arcana, the Zodiac, Eastern Philosophy, spiral dynamics, and more!
(Edited by Erik Slader, Music by DeftStroke Sound)
Foll...2023-11-0501 min
Epik Fails of HistoryE33 - The Future of A.I.? (w/ Leo Allen Jr.)“Machine intelligence is the last invention that humanity will ever need to make...” - Nick Bostrom
Episode 33 - Erik Slader and Justin Ache are joined by Leo Allen Jr. from the Voluntary Input Podcast - to talk about the history, ethics, potential dangers, and hopes for the future of Artificial Intelligence systems. Will A.I. destroy the world? Find out today!
And be sure to check out all the amazing / hilarious "A.I. History Artwork" that our listeners and fellow podcasters sent in!
For more on the History of Computers / AI:
Orig...2023-10-132h 15
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (2023) - Spoiler Alert"Give 'em Hell, Indiana Jones!" - Sallah
With the release of the final Indy adventure (starring Harrison Ford and directed by James Mangold) - podcasters from around the globe are assembling one last time for this epic finale with "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"!
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Elyse *and* Frost from The Super Switch Club
Douglas Gale from Game Game Pass
Justin Ache from SignificantOtter.co
Ben from Dragoon Effect
Bill from The RPG Years
Zack Derby from The NeatCast and Effin Cultured
Stephen White of Super Mega Crash Bros Turbo *and* Horror Ramblings
Music by DeftStroke Sound!
Ep...2023-08-111h 59
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL (2008)“What the hell is that?” – Marion Ravenwood, “A portal! A pathway to another dimension!” – Professor Oxley
With the release of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every movie in the Indy franchise - continuing with the much maligned, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"...
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Elyse *and* Frost from The Super Switch Club
Douglas Gale from Game Game Pass
Justin Ache from SignificantOtter.co
Ben from Dragoon Effect
Troytle Power
Eric, Kate, and Bob from The Great Pop Culture Debate!
Stephen White of Super Mega Crash Bros...2023-07-191h 53
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989)"You have chosen... wisely." - The Grail Knight
With the upcoming release of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every movie in the Indy franchise - continuing with Steven Spielberg's 1989 action/adventure sequel, "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"!
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Zack Derby from The NeatCast
Elyse *and* Frost from The Super Switch Club
Douglas Gale from Game Game Pass
Ben Thompson from Badass of the Week
Travis Bow from The Reel Comic Heroes Podcast
Ben from Dragoon Effect
Ju...2023-06-232h 37
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM! (1984)"Fortune and Glory, kid. Fortune and Glory..." - Dr. Henry Jones, Jr.
With the upcoming release of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every movie in the Indy franchise - continuing with Steven Spielberg's 1984 action/adventure prequel, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"!
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Zack Derby from The NeatCast
Elyse *and* Frost from The Super Switch Club
Douglas Gale from Game Game Pass
Justin Ache from SignificantOtter.co
Kory Torjussen from The World is My Burrito
Griff from Effin Cultured
...2023-06-022h 06
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)"Indiana Jones... I always knew some day you'd come walking back through my door." - Marion Ravenwood
With the upcoming release of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every movie in the Indy franchise - starting with Steven Spielberg's 1981 action/adventure, "Raiders of the Lost Ark"!
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Zack Derby from The NeatCast
Elyse from The Super Switch Club
Douglas Gale from Game Game Pass
Jamie Chambers from Chainsaw History
Justin Ache from SignificantOtter.co
Kory Torjussen from...2023-05-172h 09
Epik Fails of HistoryE30 - NUCLEAR FAILS: 10 Times We Almost Triggered Armageddon"A person who never made a mistake, never tried anything." - Albert Einstein
Episode 30 - Erik is joined by both his co-hosts - Chris and Justin - recording together *in person* (for the first time since Episode 3), for a very special milestone episode! Read Erik's original article, Nuclear Fails: 10 of the Most Terrifying Atomic Mistakes in History - here!
Also on this Episode:
Epik Wins of History: Lonnie Johnson
10 Years of Epik Fails?! (Read more here)
Nobody Expects the Epik Inquisition! (Pop Quiz)
Sir William White the Science Knight - skit (watch here on Yo...2023-04-212h 21
Epik Fails of HistoryE29.5 - Epik *Wins* of History: 2022 Edition!"Failure is not the opposite of success, it's part of success." - Arianna Huffington
Episode 29.5 - In our latest mini-episode, Erik Slader highlights some of the biggest (positive) historically-relevant stories of the past year, and reminisces about the 10th anniversary of "Epik Fails of History"!
Epik *Wins* of 2022:
The launch of Artermis-1: NASA's first mission to the moon since Apollo (click here for footage of the Artemis launch!)
First images back from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope! (click here for NASA's announcement)
The Pentagon's 2022 UAP Report... (click here for the 60 Minutes interview with Navy pi...2023-01-2719 min
Epik Fails of HistoryE29 - The First Thanksgiving?"Treat the Earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children." - Crazy Horse, Lakota War Leader
Episode 29 - Erik Slader goes solo for a deep dive into the tragic and complicated true story behind the Thanksgiving holiday, starting in 1621 with the Mayflower Pilgrims and Squanto to the Green Corn Massacre of 1637, King Phillip's War, and beyond...
Also on this episode:
The Bracket of Fails: Hernán Cortés vs Fran...2022-12-1350 min
Epik Fails of HistoryE28 - The Salem Witch Trials (Halloween Special)"How very little can be done under the spirit of fear." - Florence Nightingale
Episode 28 - Something wicked this way comes...
Erik and Justin are joined by their wives, Meghan Slader and Meghan Ache (aka "The Meghans"), for this Epik Halloween Special to talk about The Salem Witch Trials (of 1692 and 1693), as well as the long and dark history of the European witch burnings, the Celtic origins of 'All Hallow's Eve', and even the Spanish Inquisition!
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Epik Wins of History: Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"
The Bracket of Fails: Vlad the I...2022-10-261h 49
Epik Fails of HistoryE27 - The Mongol Invasion(s) of Japan!"Nana korobi, ya oki - Fall down seven times, stand up eight." - Japanese proverb
Episode 27 - Erik teams up once again with the legendary Kory Torjussen (The World Is My Burrito) to talk about some Samurai lore! After conquering most of China and the Korean peninsula, Kublai Khan (the grandson of Genghis), set his sights on a small group of islands off the coast, assuming it would be a quick victory. The Mongol Invasions of Japan (of 1274 and 1281) would forever change the fates of both cultures... it would also go down in legend as one of th...2022-09-251h 11
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (2022) - Spoiler Alert"We're racing towards the extinction of our species..." - Ian Malcolm
With the release of “JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION”, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every movie in the Jurassic Park franchise! This time we're finally covering the sixth and final(?) chapter of the Jurassic saga, directed by Colin Trevorrow...
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Zack Derby from Effin' Cultured
Doug from Game Game Pass
Frost from The Super Switch Club
Kory Torjussen from The World is My Burrito
Stephen White of Super Mega Crash Bros Turbo...2022-08-121h 46
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)FALLEN KINGDOM (2018)"I rode a motorcycle through the jungle with a pack of raptors." - Owen Grady
With the release of “JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION”, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every movie in the Jurassic Park franchise! This time we're watching the fifth movie in the series, 2018's "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"...
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Zack Derby from Effin' Cultured
Doug from Game Game Pass
Frost from The Super Switch Club
Kory Torjussen from The World is My Burrito
Stephen White of Super Mega Crash Bros T...2022-07-241h 16
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)JURASSIC WORLD (2015)"Think this will scare the kids?" "The kids? This will give the parents nightmares..."
With the release of “JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION”, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every movie in the Jurassic Park franchise! This time we're watching the 2015 relaunch of the series, "Jurassic World"!
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Zack Derby from Effin' Cultured
Doug from Game Game Pass
Frost from The Super Switch Club
Kory Torjussen from The World is My Burrito
Bill from Bill's JRPGs and Other Ramblings
Raphael Moran (and the Multi...2022-07-191h 43
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)JURASSIC PARK III (2001)"On this island, there is no such thing as safe!" - Dr. Alan Grant
With the release of “JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION”, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every movie in the Jurassic Park franchise! This time we're watching the much maligned sequel, 2001's "Jurassic Park III"...
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Zack Derby from Effin' Cultured
Doug from Game Game Pass
Frost from The Super Switch Club
Kory Torjussen from The World is My Burrito
Bill from Bill's JRPGs and Other Trappings
Stephen White of Supe...2022-06-241h 24
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)THE LOST WORLD (1997)"Mommy's very angry." - Ian Malcolm
With the release of “JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION”, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every movie in the Jurassic Park franchise! This time we're watching the somewhat controversial sequel to the original, 1997's "The Lost World"...
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Zack Derby from Effin' Cultured
Doug from Game Game Pass
Frost from The Super Switch Club
Kory Torjussen from The World is My Burrito
Chris Carroll from Comic Zombie
Bill from Bill's JRPGs and Other Ramblings
Stephen White of Supe...2022-06-181h 33
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)JURASSIC PARK (1993)"Life, uh... finds a way..."
With the release of “JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION”, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every movie in the Jurassic Park franchise! Starting with Steven Spielberg's 1993 masterpiece, "Jurassic Park"!
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Zack Derby from Effin' Cultured
Doug *and* Ryan from Game Game Pass
Frost from The Super Switch Club
Kory Torjussen from The World is My Burrito
Chris Carroll from Comic Zombie
Raphael Moran from The Geeky Dad Podcast
Bill from Bill's JRPGs and Other Ramblings
Stephen White of Super...2022-06-122h 32
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)THE BATMAN (2022) - Spoiler Alert"Fear is a tool. When that light hits the sky, it's not just a call. It's a warning..." - The Batman
With the release of the latest Batman film, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every live-action Batman movie. For this episode of Batcasters Assemble, we're finally talking about Matt Reeves's, "THE BATMAN" (2022) - starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle (Catwoman), Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon, Colin Farrell as 'The Penguin' (Oswald Cobblepot), Andy Serkis as Alfred, John Turturro as Carmine Falcone, Peter Sarsgaard as Gil Colson, a...2022-05-272h 18
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012)"When Gotham is ashes, then you have my permission to die..." - Bane
With the release of Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson's new take on the Caped Crusader, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every live-action Batman movie leading up to this year's "THE BATMAN" (2022). For this episode of Batcasters Assemble, we're talking about "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES" (2012), the third chapter in Christopher Nolan's trilogy - starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne, Michael Caine as Alfred, Gary Oldman as James Gordon, Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle (Catwoman), Joseph Gordon-Levitt as John Blake (R...2022-05-131h 37
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)THE DARK KNIGHT (2008)"WHY. SO. SERIOUS?!" - The Joker
With the release of Matt Reeves's new take on the Caped Crusader, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every live-action Batman movie leading up to this year's "THE BATMAN" (2022). For this episode of Batcasters Assemble, we're talking about Christopher Nolan's epic masterpiece, "THE DARK KNIGHT" (2008) - starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne, Aaron Eckhart as District Attorney Harvey Dent (aka 'Two-Face'), and Heath Ledger as The Joker!
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Chris Carroll from Comic Zombie
Zack Derby f...2022-05-062h 02
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)BATMAN BEGINS (2005)"Gotham... must be destroyed!" - Ra's Al Ghul
With the release of Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson's new take on the Caped Crusader, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every live-action Batman movie leading up to this year's "THE BATMAN" (2022). For this episode of Batcasters Assemble, we're talking about Christopher Nolan's, "BATMAN BEGINS" (2005) - starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne, Michael Caine as Alfred, Gary Oldman as James Gordon, Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes, Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, Cillian Murphy as Dr. Jonathan Crane (The Scarecrow), Tom Wilkinson as Carmine Falcone...2022-04-291h 27
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)BATMAN and ROBIN (1997)"Tonight's forecast: a FREEZE is coming!" - Mr. Freeze
With the release of Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson's new take on the Caped Crusader, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every live-action Batman movie leading up to this year's "THE BATMAN" (2022). For this episode of Batcasters Assemble, we're talking about Joel Schumacher's infamous "BATMAN & ROBIN" (1997) - starring George Clooney as Bruce Wayne, Chris O'Donnell as Dick Grayson, Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. FREEZE!!!
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Chris Carroll f...2022-04-201h 43
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)BATMAN FOREVER (1995)"Riddler and Two-Face could make a pretty lethal combination, figured you could use a hand." - Robin
Podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every live-action Batman movie leading up to this year's "THE BATMAN" (2022). For this episode of Batcasters Assemble, we're talking about Joel Schumacher's "BATMAN FOREVER" (1995) - starring Val Kilmer as Bruce Wayne, Chris O'Donnell as Dick Grayson, Tommy Lee Jones as Harvey Dent / Two-Face, and Jim Carrey as Mr. Edward E. Nygma: The Riddler!
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Chris Carroll from Comic Zo...2022-04-121h 45
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)BATMAN RETURNS (1992)"I am Catwoman, hear me roar." - Catwoman
With the release of Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson's new take on the Caped Crusader, podcasters from around the globe are on a mission to revisit every live-action Batman movie leading up to this year's "THE BATMAN" (2022). For this episode of Batcasters Assemble, we're talking about Tim Burton's divisive sequel, "BATMAN RETURNS" from 1992 - starring Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne, Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle / Catwoman, and Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin!
Podcasters Featured:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Chris Carroll f...2022-03-121h 46