Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 40 – The Governator, Bates Motel, Jurassic Pigeon
Again the Walking Dead scores another impressive episode, this time a tense cat-and-mouse chase between a Terminator-esque Governor and fan-hated Andrea. Richard also serves up a review of the new series Bates Motel and Kris explores De-Extinction, a topic the consuming the science community as we prepare to bring extinct animals back to life. Are... Read More
App Reviews: History of Ireland, Ridiculous Fishing, Face Stealer
A History Of Ireland In 100 Objects iPhone/iPad/Android/Web Free (Until End of March) A gift from Ireland to the world on St. Patrick’s day, this virtual tour of one hundred exquisite artifacts includes St. Patrick’s Bell, which was handed down as an heirloom through generations of the Mulholland family, and St. Patrick’s Confession, the first... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 39 – Zombie Polygraph, Bowie’s Next Day, Douglas Adams
We put The Governor to our zombie polygraph machine this week to make sense of his Walking Dead lies, celebrate the release of David Bowie’s new album (have you heard it yet?), and mark Douglas Adams’ 61st birthday by delving into his Last Chance To See. This is the audio-only edition of our weekly Google+... Read More
App Reviews: WebMD, Temple Run Oz, Map of the Internet
Gesundheit! WebMD has put together two handy apps offering guidance with allergies and pregnancies, part of this week’s round-up on Newstalk 1010 that also includes the latest Temple Run obsession and a beautiful map of the world’s connected networks. Web MD Allergy iPhone Free Every day WebMD can deliver both an allergy and weather forecast... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 38 – Walking Dead Madness, James Cromwell, UFO Hoaxes
We explore the continuing theme of madness in the Walking Dead this week plus Richard shares his chat with actor James Cromwell and Kris contemplates a recent UFO hoax that didn’t quite play out the way it’s creator imagined. This is the audio-only version of our weekly Google+ Hangout series. You can watch the video... Read More
App Reviews: Real Racing 3, TMN GO, BBC Earth Wonders
Real Racing 3 iPhone/iPad/Android Free With Real Racing 3 the much-despised Free-To-Play pricing system hits the world of hardcore games. This is when an app advertises itself as free, but the moment you start using it introduces a system of delays and wait times that can only be avoided with money. These pay-or-delay moments happen... Read More
The Movie Network Delivers On Promise Of Video Streaming
The Movie Network has launched a new streaming video service in Canada called TMN GO that is designed to work on smartphones, tablets, and home computers. It’s a slick, impressive service that makes it surprisingly easy to find content and play it quickly. It includes the same selection of movies and HBO Canada content that... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 37 – Andrea’s Walking Dead, MacFarlane’s Oscars, & Cyborgs
Getting the Oscars to connect with modern times is a tough challenge.Richard discusses how Seth MacFarlane and the Academy did this year. Plus we explore how The Walking Dead is handling the story arcs for Rick and Andrea, and Kris asks the big questions about the rise of bionics and how they will augment what... Read More
App Reviews: MLB At Bat, Purina Pro P5, Haze
It may look like a blizzard outside, but our apps this week seem to promise Spring weather just around the corner. Here’s my picks for Spring Training, Fido fitness, and emotional weather. MLB.com At Bat 2013 iPhone/iPad/Android Free/$2.99-$19.99 Subscription Spring Training is approaching and so the MLB has given At Bat a fresh update, adding... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 36 – Walking Dead, Oscars Fiji Mermaid
We go in-depth on The Walking Dead after this week’s “Whoa, did you see that?” episode. Richard explores the use of Big Data in predicting the Oscars and Kris shares the details on a modern day hoax similar to the infamous Fiji Mermaid. This is the audio edition of our weekly Google+ Hangout series. You... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 35 – Walking Dead Clock, Fezes Are Cool, Abelsaurus
That time when AMC took over Toronto’s Union Station with the Walking Dead? We have pictures and tales to share. While weather & travel conspired to keep Richard from seeing this week’s Walking Dead, we still talk about it. Plus, Richard shares the worst-reviewed restaurant of New York and Kris explains why he has dinosaurs... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 34 – The Walking Dead, Alice Cooper, George Romero,
We celebrate the birthdays of both George Romero and Alice Cooper this week as we prepare for the return of The Walking Dead (and the cool event happening at Union Station this week), plus our zombie love for Warm Bodies, and the gadget review that brought down the CES awards forever. This is the audio... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 33 – Glee, Coulton, BlackBerry, Ron Jeremy
Crouse Vs. Coulton Vs. Glee. Kris gets Richard to weigh in on the cover song protest going on between the indie sing and the Fox Network. Plus, wishing Ron Jeremy well, taking the Grumpy Cat position on the new BlackBerry, suing the Wachowskis, and hoping Steven Soderbergh doesn’t quit. This is the audio edition of... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 32 – Grumpy Cat & Tommy Lee, Richard Garriot, Anil Kapoor
This week we talk about Richard’s Grumpy Cat/Tommy Lee Jones Meme, the love Toronto has for actor Anil Kapoor, the Edwardian Ball & IBM’s Stempunk trend prediction, a horrible reviewer’s card scam, and Richard Garriot’s incredible Britannia House collection. This is the audio edition of our weekly Google+ Hangout series. You can watch the video... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 31 – David Bowie, Robot Drummers, Hobbit Swords
In our first episode for the new year we celebrate both David Bowie’s 66th birthday AND the arrival of a new song from the man, who has been quiet for far too long. Plus, we discuss the perfect replica you can own from 2001: A Space Odyssey, movies you should avoid, and the perfect drummer,... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 30 – Ikea Monkey, Golden Globes, Patrick Moore
Kris’ pet monkey Darwin joins the show this week as he and Richard discuss the Ikea Monkey story from the news and the Golden Globe nominations. Richard also gets into The Hobbit’s use of a new frame rate, and Kris salutes Patrick Moore who holds the record as the longest-running television host. This is the... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 29 – Grumpy Cat, One-Way Ticket To Mars
Is 3D Printing the next hobby to change the world? Is all the hype over Kate Middleton’s baby real or is the world merely pretending to be interested? We pose those questions this week while diving into our two new obsessions – taking a one-way trip to Mars to be the first and Tard the... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 28 – Judd Apatow, Robot Fighters, Synth Beef
Richard talks about his experience hosting a night with Judd Apatow and shares his delight with the quirky lives of British cider drinkers (a dangerous drink!) while Kris discusses a new milestone in synthetic beef and an two robot fighting shows set to debut next year that may turn the ideas of the movie Real... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 27 – Twinkies, Murder Songs, The Rolling Stones
We’re hopped up on Twinkies and ready to kill this week as Richard discusses the web mani in effect over the potential loss of Hostess snacks, Linday Lohan’s attempt to play Elizabeth Taylor, and how the Internet allows the The Rolling Stones to bad again. Kris asks if there’s any songs that just don’t sit... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 26 – Monty Python, Goldfinger, Saturday Night At The Movies
Ring, ring. We pick up the call on Walking Dead this week, Richard shares insights from Monty Python’s Terry Jones, Kris reminds you why Goldfinger is great, and we discuss the terrible cancelation of TVO’s Saturday Night at the Movies and the rapid loss of culturally important brands in Canadian television. This is the audio... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 25 – The Walking Dead, Halo 4, Strange Predictions
This week we reel from the after effects of a particularly harrowing episode of AMC’s the Walking Dead, discuss some of the bizarre prediction practices for the US election, discuss the resurrection of Master Chief for Halo 4, and Kris explains why he’ll never wear a neck tie in our continuing look at strange people... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 24 – 50 Years Of Bond, Scarefactory, Del Toro’s Bleak House
It’s our Halloween episode. We reveal how many calories you can burn watching classic horror moves, tell you if that new James Bond exhibit at the TIFF Lightbox is worth going to, share some shivers about Hurricane Sandy, and explore Kris’ favourite animatronics company for the haunt industry, ScareFactory. This is the audio edition of... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 23 – Zombie Take-Out, halloween Movies, Andre Geim
It’s a spooky show-and-tell episode as Richard offers a tour of the different skulls he has grinning from his walls while Kris opens up a box of “Zombie Take-Out” he picked up at the Toronto Zombie Walk. If you’re looking for some horror movies to watch for Halloween Richard has a great list of Canadian... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 22 – Superstitions, Land of the Dead, The Goon
Is it bad luck to discuss your superstitions out loud? We’ll find out this week as Richard shares his own ritual and habits from childhood while Kris describes some of the shocking and wild experiments done with fears in science. Plus, George Romero’s Land of the Dead, Eric Powell’s The Goon, and Zombie Olympics in... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 21 – Frankenweenie, Animated Shirts, Obscura
This week we wonder how Frankenweenie, a great film for kids, didn’t connect with audiences and do well at the box office. Kris shows off a Halloween app that will bring your shirt to life, Richard talks about his visit to Obscura in New York, and we discuss the idea of director’s commentaries for movies... Read More
Family Day Apps: Triposo, Voxer, Action Movie F/X
I hope you’re having a wonderful Family Day vacation. Here are some helpful apps to find local events and activities. Triposo iPhone/iPad/Android Free Triposo offers free guides to major cities. It’s intended for travelers, but it’s also a great tool for exploring the area you live in too. It offers an extensive look at things... Read More
Hey All you Zombies!! Episode 20 – The Undeading, Romero’s Star, DragonCon
What lengths have you gone to see a movie? This week Richard describes the time he hitchhiked 200 miles just to see Tommy. We discuss the campaign to get George Romero a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Zombie Dance, and Kris gives a nod to a Canadian woman... Read More
Hey All you Zombies!! Episode 19 – Zombie Thrill Rides, One-Hit Wonders, Solving Crimes
We take a look at the new trend in “Zombie Experiences” being offered alongside horror rides for this year’s Halloween season. Plus Richard talks about one-hit wonders, Justin Timberlake’s odd investment in the new MySpace, and Kris solved a crime from the headlines. Music – Zombie Love Affair by Johnny O. & the Jerks This is... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 18 – A Cronenberg Myth, The Master, Movie Lines
Richard is really, really impressed with The Master, the film that stars Joaquin Pheonix and may (or may not) be about the start of Scientology, plus we talk about dream houses, movie lines, and a myth about David Cronenberg that Kris remembers catching as a little boy. Music – Zombie Love Affair by Johnny O.... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 17 – Dueling Barf Bags, Film Festival Tales
It’s all about the Toronto International Film Festival this week as we delve into both the past and present to share stories and discuss why this particular film festival has become on of the most important in the world. As a professional reviewer, interviewer, and presenter, Richard is currently up to his horn-rims with this year’s festival... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 16 – Dr. Who, Oogieloves, Milgram Experiments
We touch upon several movies this week, from the Oogieloves, now considered the “worst movie opening”, Compliance and it’s link to some behavioural experiments of the 60’s, and Possession which was the surprise box office hit this past weekend. Plus we celebrate the return of Dr. Who and pick out our favourite Time Machines. Note:... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 15 – Neil Armstrong, Fame, Copycats
This week we explore the fickle nature of fame and self-marketing, remember Neil Armstrong as a rare role-model for kids, and in light of Apple’s winning lawsuit over Samsung, explore why some forms of copying seem to be accepted when others are not. This is the audio edition of our weekly Google+ Hangout series. You... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 14 – ZombieWalk Vancouver, The Devils, Phyllis Diller
We talk about the incredible talent and life of Phyllis Diller, celebrate eBay’s move to ban psychics, and discuss our world of movie books, zombiewalks, and geeky augmented reality shirts. This is the audio-only edition of our weekly Google+ Hangout series. You can watch the video edition here: http://heyallyouzombies.com/post/29920066225/hey-all-you-zombies-episode-14-phyllis-diller Originally recorded August 21st, 2012
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 13 – The Expendables, Shark Week, ParaNorman
Who has more muscles, Sylvester Stallone or “Colossus” the Great White Shark? For our lucky thirteenth episode Richard talks about hosting the Canadian premiere of Expendables 2 while Kris dives into the new technology of nature shows as Discovery celebrates 25 years of Shark Week. This is the audio-only edition of our weekly Google+ Hangout... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 12 – Honey Boo Boo, Mars Curiosity, DayZ
This week Richard marks the passing of influential film critic Judith Crist and offer up advice to movie snobs and wonders if Honey Boo Boo might be exploited for her new TV show. Kris shares his enthusiasm for landing of Curiosity on Mars, and explains to Richard the unpredictable nature of the online Zombie game,... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 11 – Mechs For Sale, Worst Book Reviews, Cool Cosplay
In a special Thunder n’ Lightning edition of Hey All You Zombies!! Kris & Richard show concern over Twitter’s odd choice of censorship with the Olympics, explore a 13-foot robot that’s gone on sale in Japan, debate the nature of “takedown” reviews, and celebrate the creative trend of gender-bending in cosplay. This is the audio-only... Read More
My New Cooking Series Starts This Week In Metro News
This Valentine’s Day marks the beginning of a new bi-weekly series I’m writing on cooking apps for Metro News. Mind The Apps Cooking will appear every second and last Thursday in the paper, available across Canada. With romance in the air I’ve decided to start the series off with an app on the art of... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 10 – Bronies, The Newsroom, Tech Vs McDonald’s
This week we explore the fan phenomenon of Bronies, what’s weak and brilliant about Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom, issues regarding Steve Mann’s altercation with McDonald’s employees, and our thoughts on moving on from tragedy and getting back to enjoying the movies. This is an audio-only version of our weekly series on Google+. You can watch... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Episode 9 – Dark Knight Rises, Movie Props, And Snake-Oil
Fresh from seeing Batman The Dark Night Rises, Richard offers his take into the film, the controversies it’s inspired, and the tiresome attacks from internet trolls bent on taking down anyone who is critical of it. Kris discusses how he avoid hi-tech snake-oil in his work and chats about a deceptive new app that promises... Read More
Hey All You Zombies!! Is Now Available On iTunes & Mixcloud
I’ve had a lot of requests to bring our weekly podcast to iTunes. Once a week film critic Richard Crouse and I meet on YouTube (using Google+) to discuss obsessions with movies, games, and music. Viewers have pointed out that an additional audio-only version of the show would make it easier to keep up with... Read More