The Bigmark Podcast
by Mark Korczynski
The Bigmark Podcast is a weekly podcast that explores the many facets of life and the human experience. Host Mark Korczynski is a former student-athlete and current musician who offers a wide perspective on today's world. From sports to psychedelics, there’s something for everyone. We look forward to expanding your consciousness and having some fun along the way!
Episodes
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#286: Ted Lasso
Mark delves into the cultural phenomenon of Ted Lasso.
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#285: Folk Canada Conference
Mark recounts his experience with Canada's largest annual gathering for the folk, roots, and traditional music community, featuring over 70 artists performing in 16 languages. Hosted in Hamilton, Ontario.
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#284: Manitoulin Island
Mark recounts his epic jouney into the heart of Manitoulin Island.
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#283: Bigmark Returns
Mark returns from an unexpected hiatus.
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#282: Dispatches
Mark explores Dispatches, the 1977 Vietnam War memoir by Michael Herr.
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#281: Mariposa Folk Fest Part 2
Mark recounts his experience at the 2026 Mariposa Folk Festival with his band, Wreckless Harbour.
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#280: Mariposa Folk Fest
Mark dives into the ongoing history of the Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia, Ontario.
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#279: Summer House Reunion
Mark goes in on the Summer House Reunion.
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#278: Moving 2.0
Mark delves into the ins and out of moving the podcast studio... again.
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#277: Adam Rogerson
Adam Rogerson is one of Mark's former bandmates, current firefighter and very good friend.
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#276: Toronto Rock
Mark dives into the history of the Toronto Rock lacrosse team.
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#275: Big Fish
Mark dives into the 1998 novel Big Fish, written by Daniel Wallace.
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#274: Mariposa Showcase
Mark recounts his experience with the Mariposa Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase with his band, Wreckless Harbour.
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#273: 2026 JUNOS
Mark chats about the 2026 Juno Awards, hosted in Hamilton, Ontario.
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#272: Gymskin
Mark dives in to the UK streaming phenomena known as Gymskin.
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#271: Jeff Buckley
Mark delves into the life and times of Jeff Buckley.
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#270: The War of Art
Mark chats about the 2002 creativity manual, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
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#269: Dwayne Gretzky & The HPO
Mark chats about the first ever Valentine's Day performance of Dwayne Gretzky and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.
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#268: Dominican Republic
Mark recounts his recent trip to the Dominican Republic.
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#267: MBAA
Mark recounts his experience at the 2026 Master Brewer's Association of the Americas' Ontario technical conference.
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#266: Ice Fishing 2026
Mark delves into the nitty gritty details of the first annual ince fishing derby with his friends.
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#265: Jon Harley
Jon Harley is a local Hamilton musician and registered social worker and psychotherapist at OM Integrative Health, and Mark's fellow member of Wreckless Harbour.
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#264: Tom Waits Tribute
Mark discusses his band Wreckless Harbour's performance at a recent tribute show dedicated to the music of Tom Waits.
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#263: 2025 Year In Review
Mark looks back over the year and delves into the highs and lows of the podcast and the world at large.
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#262: Xmas Spooktacular
Mark talks everything Christmas 2025.
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#261: Ian Hanecak
Ian Hanecak returns to the podcast!
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#260: Adopt-a-Family
Mark chats about the Children's Foundation Adopt-a-Family program.
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#259: Touring Band
Mark pulls back the curtain on the ins and outs of planning a tour for his band Wreckless Harbour.
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#258: Easy Tiger
Mark chats about one of the great snack bars in Hamilton, the ever convivial, Easy Tiger.
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#257: Frankenstein
Mark chats about the 2025 film adaptation of Frankenstein, by Guillermo del Toro.
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#256: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Mark explores the story, legend, and memory of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
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#255: 2025 World Series
Mark examines the 2025 World Series matchup between the LA Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.
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#254: Pumpkin Carve
Mark chats about his annual fall tradition of pumpkin carving with his friends.
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#253: Hernias
Mark dives into the ins and outs of hernias, and opens up about his own struggle with injury.
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#252: Weight Loss
Mark recounts his own weight loss journey and offers advice to others on their own journeys.
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#251: Supersize Me!
Mark dives deep into the 2004 documentary by Morgan Spurlock.
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#250: Fall Sickness
Mark talks about the ups and downs of the changing of the seasons, and the sickness involved.
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#249: Pokémon 151
Mark does a deep dive on the Pokémon TCG 151 set.
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#248: Brian Armstrong
Brian Armstrong returns to the podcast!
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#247: Edinburgh Castle
Mark dives into the history of Edinburgh Castle.
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#246: Dog Days of Summer
Mark examines his own feelings on the phenomenon of the "Dog Days" of summer.
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#245: Neil Young
Mark dives into a brief history of the life of songwriting legend Neil Young.
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#244: Change
Mark explores the meaning and implications of change.
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#243: Rosslyn Chapel
Mark delves into the history and secrets hidden within the stone at Rosslyn Chapel.
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#242: Superman (2025)
Mark dives in to the newest edition to the DC cinematic universe, James Gunn's Superman.
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#241: Escarpment Labs Podcast
Mark opens up about the other podcast he co-hosts, The Escarpment Labs Podcast.
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#240: Warsawpack
Mark finally dives into one of the best bands you've never heard of, from Hamilton, Ontario, Warsawpack.
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#239: The Field
Mark dives into the 2001 book by Lynne McTaggart, The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe.
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#238: Hair
Mark dives into the significance of hairstyle.
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#237: Heat Wave 2025
Mark chats about the heat wave of June 2025.
About this show
The Bigmark Podcast is a weekly podcast that explores the many facets of life and the human experience. Host Mark Korczynski is a former student-athlete and current musician who offers a wide perspective on today's world. From sports to psychedelics, there’s something for everyone. We look forward to expanding your consciousness and having some fun along the way!
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