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Veteran broadcaster Mike Farwell brings you his unique perspective on the Ontario Hockey League. From his days standing on a milk crate while interviewing players, to spending years on the road with legendary junior hockey broadcaster Don Cameron, Farwell brings you a view of the OHL you simply won't find anywhere else. From Ottawa to Windsor, and from the Soo to Erie, the OHL Podcast has something for every junior hockey fan, bringing you the best stories from the players you cheered...and ...
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Three self proclaimed nerdy hosts discuss comic books and comic collecting and review new titles weekly. Time permitting, someone will step up on "The Milk Crate" to voice an opinion on the current comics marketplace or related geekery.
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This is a Urban Science, Hip Hop Chemistry, Trap Biochemistry, cutting edge and raw show on Nutrition in a format never before delivered. We are teach the Global Hip Hop community Nutrition, Biokinetics, Herbology, Healthy Living, Plant Based Lifestyles to a untapped audience by speaking in a tongue they are familiar with. We translate the "Scientific Jargon" into "Hood 101" with passion.
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Send us a Text Message. How far would you go to hide the evidence of a wild night out? Join us for a hilarious and unpredictable ride through the music and movies of 1976 with host Scott McLean and co-hosts Mark Smith and Lou Colicchio from the Music Relish Show. We kick things off by dissecting Robert Palmer's unique career as a solo artist, contr…
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Send us a Text Message. What if we told you that 1976 was more than just a year, but a defining era in music and pop culture? Join us on this nostalgic trip back to a time when The Eagles' "Greatest Hits" was the first album certified platinum, and Paul Simon and Captain and Tennille ruled the Grammy Awards. We welcome our good friends Lou Colicchi…
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This week @adafruit we’re prototyping new projects. Designing a new USB-C dock for vertically mounting dev boards. Prototyping a new macropad using a CNC rotary encoder and Snap-Part NeoKey Switches. Checking out new SLA resin parts to stock in the shop. Showcasing new community makes and a print-in-place articulating spider for this week’s Time La…
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Once again, the Ontario Hockey League leads the way at the NHL draft, sending more players to the pros than either the WHL or QMJHL. We've got some thoughts, plus chatter about the new Commissioner, coaching changes, and the current cost of buying your way into the Canadian Hockey League. Celebrate your early summer with a little hockey talk! Learn…
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This week @adafruit we’re back with new projects. Our learn guide this week is a IoT filament sensor using an optical IR breakout and an LED warning alarm buzzer. Spinning up a new case for the Pixel Trinkey. Catching up on several time lapses and community makes.Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/iot-filament-sensor/YouTube Videohttps://youtu…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how certain songs make it to the top of personal music lists? Join us as Lou Colicchio and I, Scott McClain, celebrate Independence Day with a fun-filled episode packed with nostalgic tunes, quirky facts, and tales of music history. We kick off with some unforgettable 4th of July music and dive into lively conv…
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Send us a Text Message. What if your favorite 80s movies and music could teach you about loyalty, friendship, and even corporate controversies? Buckle up for an episode packed with chaotic banter, nostalgic memories, and a hearty dose of humor. From technical hiccups that had us in stitches to lively debates about Kip Winger's hits and personal ane…
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Send us a Text Message. What if you could relive the magic of 1989 through music and movies? Join us for the 150th episode of "Milk Crates and Turntables," where we celebrate this milestone with special guests Mark Smith and Luke Colicchio from the Music Relish Show. We traverse back to 1989, contrasting Scott's time overseas in the Philippines wit…
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This week @adafruit we’re showcasing our new sound box using a big arcade button and the PropMaker Feather RP2040. Prototyping a snap fit case for Adafruit Trinkeys. Time lapse this week features a mechanical dice tower designed by 3DTechDesigns.Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/soundbox-rp2040/YouTube Videohttps://youtu.be/bCi7b_aKbAE Feather …
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What could have been more fitting for this podcast other than an all-OHL final at the Memorial Cup? And what a final it was, as Saginaw and London delivered one for the ages. Dan and Mike break down what went right for Saginaw and what went wrong for London. Plus, the definitive answer on which championship means more (the league or the Memorial Cu…
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This week @adafruit we’re showcasing our Dune Thumper prop replica with PropMaker Feather RP2040. Prototyping a new sound box using a big arcade button and the PropMaker. Time lapse this week features a Mama Lama designed by Pizza3D.Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/dune-worm-thumper/ YouTube Videohttps://youtu.be/3nM4hE7weXsFeather RP2040 Prop…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it would be like to possess healing superpowers or chat with animals? Our latest episode of "Milk Crates and Turntables" takes you on a rollercoaster ride through these intriguing hypotheticals and more, as we journey back to the music and culture of 1988. Join the Wrecking 2 team—despite Lou's late arriva…
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One team proved itself the best in the OHL this season and now it's the team to beat at the Memorial Cup. One of the guys still wonders why they won't admit who they are, but that's probably best left for your ears and not this summary. Dan and Mike also talk about why a 5-game suspension is warranted for merely uttering a word (sorry, Landon Sim),…
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As the Memorial Cup opens in Saginaw, we welcome an original Spirit. Okay, Pat Asselin joined Saginaw in its second year of existence and grew with the team until his OA year when a trade sent him to a chance at a deep playoff run with Oshawa. Which is interesting because Asselin is a Peterborough native and was even wearing Petes maroon during thi…
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This week @adafruit we’re showcasing our USB media dial. Prototyping the Dune Thumper with PropMaker Feather RP2040. Shop talk segment highlights new CAD files released on GitHub repo. Checking out community makes from our Cults3D profile. Time lapse this week features a piggy bank dressed as a Floppy Disk designed by BB11.Learn Guidehttps://learn.…
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Send us a Text Message. Remember the flutter of excitement when you found a long-lost mixtape, each track a portal to the past? That rush of nostalgia is what we're serving up in our latest episode, as we take the scenic route back to 1974, an era rich with bell bottoms, tank tops, and tunes that refuse to fade. Jack, Mark, Lou, and I invite you in…
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This week @adafruit we’re showcasing our Halo Energy Sword prop remake powered by the Feather PropMaker 2040. Updated look at our media dial using QT Py RP2040 and rotary Stemma QT. Prototyping a new project using the massive arcade button with side light NeoPixel strip. Time lapse this week features a milk crate remixed with flexi legs by Audi.Lea…
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Send us a Text Message. Strap on your nostalgia goggles and get ready for an electrifying blast from 1981, as I, your ever-enthusiastic host, am joined by the legendary Mark Smith from Music Relish. Together, we're set to serenade you with a symphony of memories, exploring the year's top albums—from Styx's 'Paradise Theater' to Stevie Nicks' 'Bella…
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This week @adafruit we’re working on our Halo Energy Sword prop remake powered by the Feather PropMaker 2040. Prototyping a new version of our classic media dial using QT Py RP2040 and Rotary Stemma QT. Time lapse this week features the iconic Nuka Cola bottle from Fallout designed by Theo.Feather RP2040 PropMaker: https://www.adafruit.com/product/…
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For the fifth consecutive season, we enjoyed a Game 7 in the Conference Finals. And now, the championship is set as London will host Oshawa. But there's so much more to discuss, including the continued inability for the Memorial Cup hosts to win their league, a concerning rash of suspensions, another coaching search, and Canada's golden U18s. Oh ye…
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Send us a Text Message. As we fired up the mics for another episode, it felt like 1981 had crashed our party, bringing with it all the technical chaos of a bygone era. Despite the hiccups, we took a raucous journey back in time, exploring the music and events that defined an unforgettable year. We dug through our vinyl collections, pitting classics…
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This week @adafruit we’re showcasing our Memory Gun Prop powered by the Feather PropMaker 2040. Upgrading the iconic Energy Sword from Halo with the Feather PropMaker RP2040. Showcasing timelapses this week featuring a print-in-place sliding fidget designed by Martin Šlefr.Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/gravity-falls-memory-gun YouTube Video…
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Little drama to-date in the OHL's final four as London and Oshawa show that they're best-in-class. And, really, the signs were there long before the playoffs even began. Also, another coach is added to the list of this season's casualties, a former OHL'er makes his NHL debut, and our Performers of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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Send us a Text Message. Prepare to be whisked away on a sonic journey to 1971, as your guides, Scott McLean, Mark Smith, and Lou Collichio, pull back the curtain on an era bursting with musical genius and cinematic charm. We promise an auditory feast where you'll rediscover the year's hidden treasures and pay homage to the late Dickie Betts, whose …
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I'll never pass up the chance to talk to a former Cornwall Royal on the podcast, so please join me in welcoming Eric Calder to the show. A second round pick of the Royals in 1980, Calder would win the Memorial Cup in his sophomore season, the second of back-to-back titles for the Royals as they moved from the QMJHL to the Ontario league. He played …
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Three sweeps and seven games. That's how the second round of the OHL playoffs have shaped up, and we'll start with the most surprising at all. It's not the victor, though. It's the vanquished, and another long off-season ahead with questions to be answered in Sudbury. Don't worry, North Bay gets its due as well, and Dan and Mike dive into the Oshaw…
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This week @adafruit we’re making an Adafruit IO project using Raspberry Pi Pico W and Pico DVI. Finalizing our Memory Gun Prop using Feather PropMaker 2040. Showcasing the timelapse this week featuring a print-in-place articulated snail designed by Tame Them.Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/dvi-io Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Wq4X56O…
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North Bay and Oshawa surprise, while London continues to London and we've got a series between Saginaw and the Soo. Of course, all of this is subject to change with a quartet of terrific semi-final match-ups in the OHL. Dan and Mike also dive into ticket-selling tactics, the escalating costs for new arenas, and their Performers of the Week. Learn m…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a groovy trip to 1971 with us, your hosts of Milk Crates and Turntables, as we spin the wax with Mark Smith and Luke Colicchio from the Music Relish Show. From the quirky technical glitches that bring an authentic vinyl-spinning experience to our light-hearted banter over bell bottoms and soccer, we've got your tic…
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This week @adafruit we’re prototyping an IoT project using Raspberry Pi Pico DVI and Adafruit IO. Working on a new Feather RP2040 PropMaker project inspired by the Memory Gun from Gravity Falls. Showcasing the timelapse this week featuring a print-in-place articulated worm designed by Miguel Zavala.Pico DVI PiCowBellhttps://www.adafruit.com/product…
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The Barrie Colts bring some playoff heat to the red-hot Oshawa Generals and this season's ultimate suitcase story is there with the Battalion as they close out the Frontenacs. We had to look for stories in the East because the West was won in sweeps almost across the board, leaving lingering questions in Owen Sound and Guelph. Plus, the hard work t…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder what happened to those one-hit wonders that captured our hearts for a brief, shining moment? Mark Smith, Lou Colicchio, and I are your tour guides on a nostalgic expedition through the twists and turns of music history. We kick things off with a playful round of '45 Poker,' rifling through our records to unearth …
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Niagara loses another draft lottery while the Guelph Storm lose a key player to suspension for four playoff games. Plus, Dan and Mike dive into the email Inbox and keep their commitment to respond to everything, good or bad. They've also got a list of some names to listen for in the upcoming OHL draft and a look at the first weekend of playoff acti…
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to spin the vinyl of conversation with Scott McLean with Lou Colicchio and Mark Smith from the Music Relish Show, as we bring you an episode brimming with quirky record label tales, deep dives into '70s hits, and a game of '45 poker' that's sure to resonate with any music enthusiast. We're jamming out to the sweet …
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After a solid season in the discipline and reaction-time department, the OHL blew all of its goodwill out of the water with a frustratingly inconsistent final few weeks. Dan and Mike have some hopes for the off-season ahead when it comes to improvements to how the league dispenses justice and how it supports its officiating teams. Plus, increasing …
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From small town Ontario to OHL captain, where his time with the Kitchener Rangers is still marked by a disappointing playoff loss to the Peterborough Petes. Though drafted by the New York Rangers, Larry Huras really made his mark in Europe, where he's a multi-time European champion. The so-called "hockey lifer" is still in the game as he shares his…
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Send us a Text Message. Step right up to the time-warping carousel of sound and culture as Mark Smith, Lou Calico, and I whisk you through the neon-lit corridors of 1980. Our 140th episode is a technicolor tapestry of the year's groundbreaking albums, from Genesis to The Durutti Column, with a playful detour through the top 10 fashion faux pas that…
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With a red-hot Eastern Conference team and playoff races coming down to the wire, there's a lot to love in the OHL right now. Unfortunately, the OHL's own mess off the ice is the big story of the week and Dan and Mike dive into the terrible precedent that's been set by the league walking back its bounty suspensions. On the ice, it's all about Oshaw…
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Send us a Text Message. Picture this: the year is 1980, and the air is buzzing with the electric sounds of Starship and the soft hum of a Donna Summer ballad. As Scott McLean, Mark Smith and Lou Colicchio, sit down to reminisce about those glory days, we're not just talking about the music that had our toes tapping - we're sharing the personal side…
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The investigation is complete and the punishment is severe after a bounty scandal in the Ontario Hockey League. Dan and Mike think the league sent an important message with the ruling, though, and they wonder about the impact on the Wolves' playoff hopes. Plus, London makes it five division titles in a row, the Otters return to the post-season afte…
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The Kitchener Rangers celebrated the 1982 Memorial Cup team last week and more than a dozen players from the franchise's first championship showed up. For some, it was their first time back inside the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium since they played in the arena more than 40 years ago. The Aud has undergone a couple of significant renovations since …
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Send us a Text Message. When the clock strikes nostalgia, there's no better place to be than in the throes of 1969's music and movies—a year where revolution wasn't just in the air, it was on our turntables and silver screens. Embarking on this retro ride with Scott are the Wrecking Two—Mark Smith and Lou Callicho. Together, we unspool tales from t…
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This week @adafruit we’re making a face tracking companion bot with MEMENTO. Taking a look at our Iot camera bird feeder prototype. Showcasing makes from the community and the timelapse this week features a print in place Easter egg box designed by 3DTECHDESIGNS.Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/face-tracking-robot-with-memento/Project Videohtt…
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Another off-ice story forces the guys to address the culture of the game and even brings out an appearance from Podcast Dad (aka Farwell). Then, it's on to a statement week by Oshawa, the race to the top of the East, the race to the bottom of the West, the race to 50 wins, 50-and-30-goal milestones, and a celebration of a couple of memorable champi…
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Send us a Text Message. Step into the time machine with us—Scott McLean with Mark Smith, and Lou Calichio from the Music Relish Show—as we rewind to the electric year of 1983. Our trip revisits the melodies and movie magic that have withstood the test of time, from Michael Jackson’s moonwalk to the silver screen glow of box office hits. Even as we …
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Memorial Cup champion with the Niagara Falls Flyers. Captain of the Ottawa 67's. Drafted by the New York Rangers. Played pro in three leagues but you only need two words to describe Doug Keeler. Old. School. From bounties to goalie fights, and the time Don Cherry wanted to make sure "Digger" didn't get a hat trick when he played against him, take a…
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This week @adafruit we’re making a snap fit case for the ItsyBitsy ESP32. Prototyping a shoulder bot with face tracking and an IoT bird feeder using the MEMENTO. Showcasing makes from the community and the timelapse this week features a print in place hammerhead shark designed by Littletup.Project videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xx4hZpBE1cLea…
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The Sudbury Wolves are being investigated for what could be the Ontario Hockey League's own bounty scandal, while a former Greyhound is suing the staff in the Soo. Meantime, Dan and Mike are also talking about the league's own rulings as a rash of suspensions has fans wondering what's right, what's wrong, and if the OHL front office can be influenc…
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to crank up the volume as we join forces with The Point, Winthrop, Massachusetts' own rock storytellers, and unpack their debut album that's stirring up the local scene. They spill the beans on their organic recording process, where "Not Like That" came to life on a humble laptop, proving that DIY is still a force …
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This week @adafruit we’re prototyping new projects with the MEMENTO camera. Designing a new snap fit case for the ItsyBitsy ESP32. Showcasing makes from the community and the timelapse this week features a print in place fidget designed by Tomo Designs.Memento - https://www.adafruit.com/product/5420ItsyBitsy ESP32https://www.adafruit.com/product/58…
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