Stuff To Blow Your Mind
Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.
Episodes
From the Vault: A Game of Telephone, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the so-called “telephone game,” in which a whispered message travels through a chain of individuals and is eventually announced again in an altered form. What does this game reveal about communication and what else can we learn from it? (part 2 of 2, originally published 05/04/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/05/24•39m 22s
Weirdhouse Cinema: House (1977)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss one of the towering monoliths of Japanese weird cinema: Nobuhiko Obayashi’s “House” AKA “Hausu.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/05/24•1h 28m
Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 3
Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this very-metal episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of meteoric metal artifacts, including several precious sky-weapons of antiquity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/05/24•49m 29s
The Monstrefact: The Ceti Eels of Star Trek
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Ceti eels of the Star Trek universe, a form of fictional brain parasite… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/05/24•6m 43s
The Well-Connected Animal, with Lee Alan Dugatkin
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with evolutionary biologist and historian of science Lee Alan Dugatkin about his new book “The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies.” You'll learn about the complex social networks of vampire bats, dolphins, bees and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/05/24•50m 40s
Listener Mail: The Prophet's Song
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13/05/24•23m 7s
From the Vault: A Game of Telephone, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the so-called “telephone game,” in which a whispered message travels through a chain of individuals and is eventually announced again in an altered form. What does this game reveal about communication and what else can we learn from it? (part 1 of 2, originally published 05/02/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/05/24•1h 2m
Weirdhouse Cinema: Psycho Beach Party
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob is joined by Seth Nicholas Johnson of Rusty Needle’s Record Club to discuss 2000’s “Psycho Beach Party,” a sendup of 1960s beach party movies and their cultural ideals, starring Lauren Ambrose and written by Charles Busch, who also co-stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/05/24•1h 24m
Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 2
Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this very-metal episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of meteoric metal artifacts, including several precious sky-weapons of antiquity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/05/24•48m 55s
The Monstrefact: The Tribbles of Star Trek
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the prolific and adorable tribbles of the Star Trek universe…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/05/24•5m 2s
Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 1
Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this very-metal episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of meteoric metal artifacts, including several precious sky-weapons of antiquity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/05/24•54m 51s
Listener Mail: Dirge for the Assassins
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06/05/24•21m 56s
From the Vault: Thar She Blows, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of whale spout, as well as various misconceptions about just how watery, caustic or explosive these plumes really are. (Originally published 04/27/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/05/24•53m 39s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Highlander II, Part 2
In this special two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the original theatrical cut of Russell Mulcahy’s “Highlander II: The Quickening,” starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Michael Ironside. Long live the Zeist cut! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/05/24•1h 35m
From the Vault: Mutational Meltdown
Asexual reproduction has its advantages, but organisms that depend too much on it also face potential extinction. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss mutational meltdown and Muller's ratchet. (originally published 04/20/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/05/24•39m 10s
The Monstrefact: The Andorians of Star Trek
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the blue-skinned, antennae-equipped aliens of the Star Trek universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/05/24•8m 19s
Space Warfare, with Paul Szymanski
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with space strategies expert Paul Szymanski, co-author with Jerry Drew of the new book “The Battle Beyond: Fighting and Winning the Coming War in Space.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/04/24•41m 5s
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Creatures of Myth and Legend
In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of six previously-published Monstrefact episodes concerning the mummy, knots, the salamander, Ikuutayuuq, the Moon Rabbit and the Hecatoncheires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/04/24•29m 18s
From the Vault: Thar She Blows, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of whale spout, as well as various misconceptions about just how watery, caustic or explosive these plumes really are. (Originally published 04/25/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/04/24•40m 25s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Highlander II, Part 1
In this special two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the original theatrical cut of Russell Mulcahy’s “Highlander II: The Quickening,” starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Michael Ironside. Long live the Zeist cut! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/04/24•1h 12m
The Very Dust, Part 5
What exactly constitutes dust? What creatures thrive on it? How does it factor into our planet’s atmosphere? In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of dust, from the scientific facts to the magical and the mythical. (Part 5 of 5)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/04/24•37m 55s
Animalia Stupendium: The Common Kingfisher
Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the subtle wonders of the common kingfisher…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/04/24•6m 52s
The Very Dust, Part 4: Mythology in Dust
What exactly constitutes dust? What creatures thrive on it? How does it factor into our planet’s atmosphere? In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of dust, from the scientific facts to the magical and the mythical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/04/24•40m 5s
Listener Mail: The Ripe Program
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22/04/24•26m 6s
From the Vault: Before You Could Remember, Part 3
Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind… (originally published 04/18/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/04/24•51m 39s
Weirdhouse Cinema: On the Silver Globe
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1988 Polish science fiction film “On the Silver Globe,” directed by Andrzej Żuławski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/04/24•1h 29m
The Very Dust, Part 3
What exactly constitutes dust? What creatures thrive on it? How does it factor into our planet’s atmosphere? In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of dust, from the scientific facts to the magical and the mythical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/04/24•47m 25s
The Monstrefact: The Flight of Dragons
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a curious proposed method of dragon flight proposed by author Peter Dickinson in the 1979 book “The Flight of Dragons.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/04/24•4m 16s
The Very Dust, Part 2
What exactly constitutes dust? What creatures thrive on it? How does it factor into our planet’s atmosphere? In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of dust, from the scientific facts to the magical and the mythical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/04/24•40m 41s
Listener Mail: Ephemerol
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15/04/24•33m 47s
From the Vault: Before You Could Remember, Part 2
Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind… (originally published 04/06/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/04/24•44m 43s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Dragonslayer
On the heels of Monday’s solar eclipse, Rob and Joe devote this week’s Weirdhouse Cinema episode to 1981’s “Dragonslayer.” The film features a total solar eclipse, in addition to one of cinema’s most memorable dragons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/04/24•1h 27m
The Very Dust, Part 1
What exactly constitutes dust? What creatures thrive on it? How does it factor into our planet’s atmosphere? In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of dust, from the scientific facts to the magical and the mythical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/04/24•42m 8s
Smart Talks with IBM: The Power of Collaboration: How IBM Teams Up with Microsoft
Entire industries are being reshaped around the new capabilities of generative AI. In this special bonus episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Tim Harford leads a conversation between two leaders in the field. Srinivasan Venkatarajan is the Director of Global Partner Business at Microsoft, focusing on Azure Data & AI and Azure OpenAI. And Chris McGuire is the General Manager of the Global Microsoft Partnership for IBM.
They discuss the efforts by IBM and Microsoft in the generative AI space, how this relationship has been providing value to clients, and why collaboration is necessary for technological progress.
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10/04/24•12m 36s
In the Name of Osiris
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe follow up their two-part series on the Egyptian god Osiris with a look at various scientific topics named after him, including NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, the Osiris genus of bees and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/04/24•46m 18s
Listener Mail: Vale's Lonely Walk
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08/04/24•28m 24s
From the Vault: Before You Could Remember, Part 1
Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind… (originally published 04/04/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/04/24•49m 19s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Wolf Devil Woman
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1982 Taiwanese fantasy wuxia film Wolf Devil Woman, starring and directed by the amazing Pearl Chang! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/04/24•1h 22m
The Cult of Osiris, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/04/24•46m 17s
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Man-Thing
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Man-Thing from the world of Marvel Comics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/04/24•6m 19s
The Cult of Osiris, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/04/24•39m 42s
Listener Mail: Realm of Refraction
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01/04/24•27m 1s
From the Vault: The Minimal Group Paradigm
Humans obviously don’t have any difficulties finding division and tribalism, but just how little is required for factions to form? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the minimal group paradigm in social identity theory. (originally published 03/30/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/03/24•41m 55s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Dr. Phibes Rises Again
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the weird, wild world of Dr. Phibes with 1972’s “Dr. Phibes Rises Again,” starring the legendary Vincent Price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/03/24•1h 21m
Authenticity, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 3 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/03/24•1h 3m
Smart Talks with IBM: AI in Healthcare: How Generative AI Is Expanding Fertility Treatment
As artificial intelligence progresses, healthcare providers are exploring how the technology can be used to offer personalized care at scale. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. Laurie Santos sits down with Alice Crisci, co-founder and CEO of fertility-care provider Ovum Health.
They discuss the barriers to healthcare access, the ways in which AI can be leveraged to expand the reach of healthcare providers, and how Ovum Health’s partnership with IBM and their use of watsonx has been enhancing the patient experience.
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27/03/24•35m 9s
Asgardians: Odin, with George O'Connor
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author and illustrator George O'Connor, creator of the popular Olympions graphic novel series, about his new venture into the world of Norse mythology, beginning with “Asgardians: Odin,” out now in all formats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/03/24•50m 11s
Listener Mail: Trip the Light
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25/03/24•26m 47s
From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 4
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (originally published 03/23/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/03/24•39m 32s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Estonian sci-fi thriller “Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel,” based on the novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/03/24•1h 26m
Authenticity, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 2 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/03/24•1h 8m
Animalia Stupendium: The Glass Frog
Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the glorious glass frog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/03/24•7m 17s
Authenticity, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 1 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/03/24•42m 13s
Listener Mail: The Reflecting Chamber
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18/03/24•19m 28s
From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 3
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (originally published 03/21/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/03/24•48m 29s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Dune (1984), Part 2
In this special two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the planet of Arrakis in their discussion of David Lynch’s wild 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s legendary novel “Dune.” The sleeper must awaken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/03/24•1h 47m
Life in the Hypogean World, Part 4
We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 4 of 4)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/03/24•49m 27s
The Artifact: Ornithopters of Dune
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the ornithopters of Frank Herbert’s “Dune” and its cinematic adaptations… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/03/24•8m 23s
Life in the Hypogean World, Part 3
We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 3 of 4)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/03/24•40m 39s
Listener Mail: Breathing the Pulse
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11/03/24•27m 32s
From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 2
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (Originally published 03/16/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/03/24•43m 26s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Dune (1984), Part 1
In this special two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the planet of Arrakis in their discussion of David Lynch’s wild 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s legendary novel “Dune.” The sleeper must awaken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/03/24•1h 22m
Life in the Hypogean World, Part 2
We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/03/24•43m 36s
The Monstrefact: The Hecatoncheires
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hecatoncheires or hundred-handed warriors of Greek mythology… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/03/24•7m 49s
Life in the Hypogean World, Part 1
We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/03/24•50m 26s
Listener Mail: Trip the Light
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04/03/24•26m 36s
From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 1
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (originally published 03/14/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/03/24•48m 36s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Head
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Seth Nicholas Johnson of Rusty Needle's Record Club joins Joe to discuss 1968's "Head" starring the Monkees and co-written by Jack Nicholson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/03/24•1h 39m
A Delicacy from Realms of Insufferable Fetor
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum, hosts of the food podcast Savor, to discuss the mysterious ocean-borne substance known as ambergris, and its use in the cuisine of past and present.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/02/24•1h 21m
The Monstrefact: Marvel's Puff Adder
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Puff Adder from the world of Marvel Comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/02/24•3m 50s
What’s Hidden Inside Planets, with Dr. Sabine Stanley
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with planetary scientist Sabine Stanley about her 2023 book, “What’s Hidden Inside Planets?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/02/24•39m 13s
Listener Mail: Hasten Down the Wind
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26/02/24•25m 54s
From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 3
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. (part 3 of 3, originally published 03/09/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/02/24•45m 56s
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Scanners
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the ultimate mind-blowing cinematic experience: David Cronenberg’s 1981 horror thriller “Scanners.” (originally published 01/06/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/02/24•1h 29m
From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. (part 2 of 3, originally published 03/07/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/02/24•46m 52s
The Monstrefact Redux: Shad-Havar
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Shad-havar, the Persian unicorn with the fluted horn… (originally published 03/01/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/02/24•4m 10s
From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. (part 1 of 3, originally published 03/02/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/02/24•1h 6m
Listener Mail: Piano Fighter
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19/02/24•26m 32s
From the Vault: Because It Is My Heart, Part 2
Join Robert and Joe in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind as they discuss heart removal rituals, supernatural concepts of the heart and the European tradition of heart burial. (originally published 02/16/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/02/24•47m 11s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Flash Gordon (1980)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Dino De Laurentiis’s 1980 sci-fi comic book extravaganza “Flash Gordon,” directed by Mike Hodges and featuring the music of Queen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/02/24•1h 40m
The Illusion of Control, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implications for everything from gambling and paranormal beliefs to our movements through everyday life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/02/24•55m 22s
Animalia Stupendium: The Deep Sea Anglerfish
Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the amazing courtship of the deep sea anglerfish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/02/24•7m 4s
The Illusion of Control, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implications for everything from gambling and paranormal beliefs to our movements through everyday life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/02/24•49m 3s
Listener Mail: Learning to Flinch
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12/02/24•21m 5s
Because It Is My Heart, Part 1
Join Robert and Joe in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind as they discuss heart removal rituals, supernatural concepts of the heart and the European tradition of heart burial. (originally published 02/14/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/02/24•40m 29s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Tsui Hark's 1983 supernatural wuxia fantasy film “Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain,” starring Biao Yuen, Brigitte Lin and Sammo Hung. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/02/24•1h 29m
The Illusion of Control, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implications for everything from gambling and paranormal beliefs to our movements through everyday life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/02/24•39m 48s
The Monstrefact: Jade Rabbit
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the moon rabbit of East Asian and indigenous American folklore… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/02/24•4m 44s
Our Moon, with Rebecca Boyle
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, science journalist and author Rebecca Boyle discusses her new book “Our Moon: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/02/24•34m 55s
Listener Mail: Desperados Under the Eaves
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/02/24•21m 49s
From the Vault: Tea, Part 3
In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and prepare to listen with your favorite cup… (originally published 02/09/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/02/24•59m 21s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Blacula
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 horror film “Blacula” directed by William Crain and starring William Marshall as Prince Mamuwalde. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/02/24•1h 19m
Strange Ice, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form -- as well as some other STBYM angles on ice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/02/24•44m 35s
Animalia Stupendium: The Mantis Shrimp
Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the mighty mantis shrimp! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/01/24•6m 48s
Strange Ice, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/01/24•46m 22s
Listener Mail: The Reflex
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29/01/24•18m 29s
From the Vault: Tea, Part 2
In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and prepare to listen with your favorite cup… (originally published 02/07/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/01/24•52m 48s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Magic Sword
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the filmography of Bert I. Gordon with his 1962 fantasy adventure “The Magic Sword,” starring Basil Rathbone, Estille Winwood and Gary Lockwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/01/24•1h 23m
The Nature of the Diamond, Part 4
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a potent medicine and a deadly poison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/01/24•38m 56s
The Monstrefact: Ikuutayuuq, The One Who Drills
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous killer from Inuit traditions whose name translates to “One Who Drills.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/01/24•5m 5s
The Nature of the Diamond, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a potent medicine and a deadly poison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/01/24•49m 28s
Listener Mail: Planet Earth
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22/01/24•28m 38s
From the Vault: Tea, Part 1
In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and prepare to listen with your favorite cup… (originally published 02/02/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/01/24•54m 47s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Apple
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 sci-fi disco/rock musical odyssey that is “The Apple,” starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Vladek Sheybal and Joss Ackland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/01/24•1h 40m
The Nature of the Diamond, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a potent medicine and a deadly poison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/01/24•42m 22s
The Monstrefact: The Salamander
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mythical salamander… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/01/24•4m 45s
The Nature of the Diamond, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a potent medicine and a deadly poison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/01/24•37m 31s
Listener Mail: Hungry Like The Wolf
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15/01/24•22m 54s
From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 4
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it relates to philosophy, physics and the arts. (originally published 01/24/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/01/24•50m 40s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Gorgo
Can London survive the bond between a giant monster and its young? In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1961 British kaiju film “Gorgo,” starring Bill Travers and William Sylvester.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/01/24•1h 27m
Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit crabs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/01/24•44m 58s
The Artifact Redux: The Piñata
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the shrouded history of the piñata… (originally published 03/08/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/01/24•4m 38s
Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit crabs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/01/24•51m 15s
Listener Mail: Union of the Snake
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08/01/24•29m 24s
From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 3
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it relates to philosophy, physics and the arts. (originally published 01/19/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/01/24•39m 7s
Weirdhouse Cinema: A Bucket of Blood
Hideous and eloquent! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Seth Nicholas Johnson of Rusty Needle's Record Club returns to Weirdhouse Cinema to discuss Roger Corman's 1959 Beatnik horror comedy "A Bucket of Blood," starring Dick Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/01/24•1h 13m
Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit crabs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/01/24•48m 42s
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Swarm
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the supervillain Swarm from Marvel Comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/01/24•3m 18s
From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 2
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it relates to philosophy, physics and the arts. (originally published 01/17/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/01/24•42m 19s
From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 1
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it relates to philosophy, physics and the arts. (originally published 01/17/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/12/23•38m 56s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Gate II
The Canadian gateway to Hell opens once more! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, guest-host David Striepe of the Talkin' Tofu podcast returns to chat with Rob about 1990’s “Gate II” starring Louis Tripp and Pamela Adlon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/12/23•1h 43m
The Dawn of a Mindful Universe, with Marcelo Gleiser
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Templeton Award-winning author and theoretical physicist Marcelo Gleiser about his new book “The Dawn of a Mindful Universe: A Manifesto for Humanity's Future.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/12/23•57m 39s
The Monstrefact Redux: The Four Guards of ‘Labyrinth’
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the four guards from the 1986 film ‘Labyrinth” and their paradoxical relationship to the truth… (originally published 01/11/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/12/23•5m 22s
From the Vault: Humans Throwing Stuff
Focusing on the human animal, Robert and Joe continue their discussion of throwing ability and ponder how throwing ability may have impacted everything from language to ancient warfare. (originally published 01/12/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/12/23•54m 36s
Dr. Anton Jessup's Holiday Seclusion
In this special Holiday edition of Listener Mail, Dr. Anton Jessup addresses his many Christmas enemies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/12/23•6m 38s
From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 3
Ever longed to play a game of catch with an octopus or a chimpanzee? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss animal throwing ability. (originally published 01/10/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/12/23•50m 52s
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
In this holiday edition of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1964’s Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Can Santa Claus teach the young of Mars how to be children again? (originally published 12/16/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/12/23•1h 18m
From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 2
Ever longed to play a game of catch with an octopus or a chimpanzee? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss animal throwing ability. (originally published 01/04/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/12/23•48m 39s
The Monstrefact Redux: The Hooden Horse of Kent
In this special holiday episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hoden or Hooden Horse of British winter ritual… (originally published 12/14/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/12/23•3m 55s
From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 1
Ever longed to play a game of catch with an octopus or a chimpanzee? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss animal throwing ability. (originally published 01/03/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/12/23•51m 5s
Listener Mail: Christmas at Tannhäuser Gate
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18/12/23•22m 53s
From the Vault: The 99% Invisible World, with Roman Mars
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Roman Mars, host of the podcast "99% Invisible" about design, podcasting and life in the created world. Plus, they discuss the 2020 book “The 99% Invisible City” by Mars and his co-author Kurt Kohlstedt. (originally published 01/31/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/12/23•36m 29s
The Nutcracker
The decorative holiday nutcracker has become a staple of holiday decor and it also constitutes a specialized tool, so in this Christmas themed invention episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the gadget’s European history, its analogs in other cultures and the general history of humans and other animals cracking nuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/12/23•45m 37s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus (1959)
In this special holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1959 Mexican Christmas movie “Santa Claus,” also known as “Santa Claus vs. the Devil.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/12/23•1h 15m
The Monstrefact: Of Knots and Monsters
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the relationship between knots and monsters… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/12/23•3m 39s
The Rat King
The nightmare vision of black rats tangled by the tail continues to intrigue and revolt us, but what is its origin? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the sewers of history to seek answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/12/23•1h 2m
Listener Mail: Crockett's Theme
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11/12/23•25m 44s
From the Vault: The Origins of Games Workshop, with Sir Ian Livingstone
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Sir Ian Livingstone, co-founder of Games Workshop and co-author of the Fighting Fantasy gamebook series with Steve Jackson, about their new book ““Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop.” (originally published 12/27/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/12/23•41m 40s
Weirdhouse Cinema: I Come in Peace
Christmas is a time for comfort and joy, sure, but it’s also a time for holiday-themed action films and drug-dealing space giants. In this holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1990 sci-fi film “I Come in Peace '' starring Dolph Lundgren, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley and Matthias Hues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/12/23•1h 28m
The Sunken Lands, Part 4
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/12/23•45m 11s
The Monstrefact Redux: Mumm-Ra
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Mumm-Ra the Ever Living…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/12/23•5m 32s
The Sunken Lands, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/12/23•40m 25s
Listener Mail: Oh Mighty Krampus
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04/12/23•26m 14s
From the Vault: Goblet of Eggnog
In this special holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history and invention of the eggnog, how it became such an iconic holiday beverage and some curious historic goblets associated with the consumption of this rich, milky draught. (originally published 12/15/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/12/23•1h 6m
Weirdhouse Cinema: RoboCop (1987)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 sci-fi action classic “RoboCop,” a film as deeply satirical as it is gratuitously violent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/12/23•1h 28m
The Sunken Lands, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/11/23•45m 21s
Smart Talks with IBM: Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI
The capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer and employee experiences. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sits down with Susan Emerson, Senior Vice President of Product: AI, Analytics & Data at Salesforce & Matthew Candy, Global Managing Partner of Generative AI at IBM Consulting.
They chat about the latest evolution of the two tech innovators’ decades-long relationship, explore the opportunity AI presents for customer experiences, and break down how better experiences will remove friction for all.
Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks
Read more about elevating experiences in the CEO’s Guide to Generative AI from the IBM Institute for Business Value.
This is a paid advertisement from IBM.
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29/11/23•40m 39s
The Sunken Lands, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/11/23•44m 8s
Listener Mail: A Bird of Courage
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27/11/23•23m 26s
From the Vault: Of Ice and Men, with Fred Hogge
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author Fred Hogge about his new book “Of Ice and Men: How We’ve Used Cold to Transform Humanity,” covering everything from cocktail ice to the ancient history of ice houses. (originally published 12/06/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/11/23•47m 3s
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Extra Terrestrial Visitors
On this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the wild world of Spanish b-movie cinema with Juan Piquer Simón’s “Extra Terrestrial Visitors,” in which a pair of aliens respond to drastically differing human encounters in the woods. MST3K fans know this one as "Pod People." (originally published 09/16/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/11/23•1h 13m
From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the most famous reptilian residents of the Galapagos archipelago, including the world’s largest extant tortoise species and the world’s only marine iguana. (originally published 12/10/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/11/23•59m 11s
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of DC Comics
In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy the first four episodes concerning monsters from the DC universe: Killer Croc, Swamp Thing, Doomsday and Mister Mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/11/23•19m 18s
From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the most famous reptilian residents of the Galapagos archipelago, including the world’s largest extant tortoise species and the world’s only marine iguana. (originally published 12/08/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/11/23•57m 20s
Listener Mail: Earth's Gravity Wears You Out
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/11/23•23m 19s
From the Vault: Play the Record Backwards, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert is joined by Rusty Needle’s Record Club host Seth Nicholas Johnson for a discussion of various means of secreting information into audio, from backmasking and locked grooves to examples from the digital age of music. (originally published 12/01/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/11/23•1h
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Butterfly Murders
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Hong Kong wuxia film “The Butterfly Murders,” directed by Tsui Hark. The film certainly delivers on killer butterflies, but it’s also a moody gothic castle film, an action-packed showstopper and a bit of a slasher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/11/23•1h 26m
The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 2
In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/11/23•52m 11s
Smart Talks with IBM: Generative AI: Its Rise and Potential for Society
In order to stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace, businesses need to adapt to the potential of generative AI. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is joined onstage at iHeartMedia’s studio by Dr. Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at IBM. They chat about the evolution of AI, give examples of practical uses, and discuss how businesses can create value through cutting edge technology.
Watch the live conversation here: https://youtu.be/WOwM__St6aU
Hear more from Darío on generative AI for business: https://www.ibm.com/think/ai-academy/
Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks
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15/11/23•52m 58s
The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 1
In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/11/23•41m 50s
Listener Mail: Now Available in Candle Format
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/11/23•31m 11s
From the Vault: Play the Record Backwards, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert is joined by Rusty Needle’s Record Club host Seth Nicholas Johnson for a discussion of various means of secreting information into audio, from backmasking and locked grooves to examples from the digital age of music. (originally published 11/29/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/11/23•57m 7s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the absurd sci-fi fantasy film “Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy,” a 1981 Yugoslav-Czech co-production full of intergalactic aliens and surreal monstrosities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/11/23•1h 18m
The Headless Men, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss headless beings in myth, legend and the bestiaries of antiquity. What is it about a headless being that captivates us so and why were such beings once thought to exist? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/11/23•53m 9s
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of Marvel Comics
In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy the first five episodes concerning monsters from the Marvel Comics universe: Marvel mummies, Mystique, the Symbiotes, the Thing and Ulvar the Giant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/11/23•26m 11s
The Headless Men, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss headless beings in myth, legend and the bestiaries of antiquity. What is it about a headless being that captivates us so and why were such beings once thought to exist? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/11/23•48m 37s
Listener Mail: Cats, Dogs and Stoneground
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/11/23•22m 2s
From the Vault: The Invention of the Gimbal
In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the ancient origins of the gimbal, its connections to Chinese incense censers and its role in technological innovation. (originally published 09/27/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/11/23•46m 22s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Critters
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1986 sci-fi creature feature “Critters,” starring Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Zane, Terrence Mann and a bunch of ravenous space creatures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/11/23•1h 28m
The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses big questions, fears and possibilities concerning extraterrestrial life with astrophysicist Adam Frank, author of “The Little Book of Aliens.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/11/23•42m 54s
Monstrefact Redux: Sleipnir, the Eight-Legged Horse
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Sleipnir, the mythical stead of the Norse god Odin. (originally published 06/07/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/11/23•4m 17s
Anthology of Horror, Volume 9
Yes, the Halloween tradition continues as Robert and Joe dive into the rich history of TV horror and sci-fi anthology shows to focus on STBYM topics that might not otherwise make the show. In this installment, they spin some science and contemplation out of the 2001 episode of “The Outer Limits” titled “Think Like a Dinosaur” and the 1974 episode of “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” titled “The Spanish Moss Murders.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/10/23•1h 3m
Dr. Anton Jessup's Halloween Spectacular
Dr. Anton Jessup takes a break from his experiments to read some of the listener and viewer mail that has accumulated in the university basement, but this time things take a more dramatic turn… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/10/23•25m 25s
From the Vault: Elfshot, Part 2
These lands are old and the elves who lived before us still watch and wait. Cross them, and you may feel the prick of their arrow. You’ll find no wound, though your flesh will swell and ache, and if you happen upon one of their elfstones in the grass then you might have chance at survival. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the superstition, archaeology and science of elfshot. (originally published 10/04/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/10/23•50m 48s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Dracula A.D. 1972
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the late-franchise Hammer horror film “Dracula A.D. 1972,” in which Chrisopher Lee’s vampiric prince of darkness rises from the ashes a century later in groovy London. Are hippies and the descendents of Doctor Van Helsing up to the challenge? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/10/23•1h 21m
Where the Shadows Lie, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of shadows. How do human conceptions of shadows factor into our literature, art, history and monster making? What does it mean to cast a monstrous shadow, or to cast no shadow at all? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/10/23•54m 49s
The Monstrefact: The Mummy
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the undead mummies of horror cinema and where they emerge from in modern Egyptomania… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/10/23•6m 2s
Where the Shadows Lie, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of shadows. How do human conceptions of shadows factor into our literature, art, history and monster making? What does it mean to cast a monstrous shadow, or to cast no shadow at all? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/10/23•56m 22s
Listener Mail: Silver'd in the Moon's Eclipse
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/10/23•26m 53s
From the Vault: Elfshot, Part 1
These lands are old and the elves who lived before us still watch and wait. Cross them, and you may feel the prick of their arrow. You’ll find no wound, though your flesh will swell and ache, and if you happen upon one of their elfstones in the grass then you might have chance at survival. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the superstition, archaeology and science of elfshot. (originally published 09/29/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/10/23•50m 34s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Bride of Frankenstein
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the amazingly weird and wonderful 1935 horror classic “The Bride of Frankenstein.” Has the doctor put his monster-making days behind him, or can he be tempted to even greater crimes of mad science by an even madder scientist? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/10/23•1h 26m
Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 2
Spooky cats are an iconic part of Halloween iconography, so in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Kaibyō: the various strange and supernatural cats found in Japanese tradition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/10/23•59m 59s
Smart Talks with IBM: Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance
To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with Christina Montgomery, Chief Privacy and Trust Officer at IBM. They chat about AI regulation, what compliance means in the AI age, and why transparent AI governance is good for business.
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18/10/23•27m 52s
Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 1
Spooky cats are an iconic part of Halloween iconography, so in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Kaibyō: the various strange and supernatural cats found in Japanese tradition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/10/23•51m 14s
Listener Mail: Scale of Dragon, Tooth of Wolf
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16/10/23•26m 42s
From the Vault: Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 3
If you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and satanic connotations in Christian traditions. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the humble goat and ponder why. (originally published 10/25/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/10/23•50m 22s
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Return of the Blind Dead
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the stand-alone, second installment of Spanish director Amando de Ossorio’s “Blind Dead'' series from 1973. The sightless revenants of the Knights Templars return 500 years after their grisly deaths to enact vengeance on a sleepy and corrupt Portuguese town. (originally published 8/20/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/10/23•1h 10m
From the Vault: Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 2
If you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and satanic connotations in Christian traditions. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the humble goat and ponder why. (originally published 10/20/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/10/23•48m 3s
The Artifact Redux: Krueger's Claw
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses Freddy Kreuger’s infamous claw weapon and how it compares to the actual use of bladed gauntlets in history… (originally published 10/05/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/10/23•4m 24s
From the Vault: Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 1
If you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and satanic connotations in Christian traditions. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the humble goat and ponder why. (originally published 10/18/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/10/23•59m 10s
Listener Mail: Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog
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09/10/23•19m 40s
From the Vault: The Cattle Mutilation Panic of the 1970s
Strange lights and black helicopters in the night. Cattle found dead with blood or organs seemingly removed from strange incisions. Alien visitors in the heartland. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe take a skeptical look at the cattle mutilation phenomenon of the 1970s. (originally published 10/06/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/10/23•56m 26s
Weirdhouse Cinema: TerrorVision
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tune their satellite dish to 1986 and discuss the outrageous sci-fi horror camp-fest that is Ted Nicolaou’s “TerrorVision,” starring Gerrit Graham and Mary Woronov. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/10/23•1h 5m
The Necromantic Urge, Part 3
It’s that time of year again. Join Robert and Joe as Stuff to Blow Your Mind descends into the Halloween season. In this episode, explore the historic and psychological origins of necromancy: the ancient practice by which shamans, wizards and sorcerers sought communication with the dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/10/23•54m 12s
The Monstrefact: Rawhead Rex and Kin
In this special bonus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Clive Barker’s Rawhead Rex and various related creatures and spirits from English lore and legend…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/10/23•7m 56s
Smart Talks with IBM: Hugging Face and watsonx: Why Open Source Is the Future of AI in Business
Open-source innovation is the future of AI. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford discuss the open-source AI community with Jeff Boudier, head of product and growth at Hugging Face. They chat about the history and future of open-source AI, its critical importance to AI progress, the IBM watsonx partnership with Hugging Face, and how businesses can leverage open-source AI for their specific needs.
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04/10/23•31m 35s
The Necromantic Urge, Part 2
It’s that time of year again. Join Robert and Joe as Stuff to Blow Your Mind descends into the Halloween season. In this episode, explore the historic and psychological origins of necromancy: the ancient practice by which shamans, wizards and sorcerers sought communication with the dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/10/23•52m 28s
Listener Mail: Round About The Cauldron Go
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02/10/23•25m 18s
The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft, with Brian Hoggard
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses witch bottles and other forms of counter-witchcraft of olden days with Brian Hoggard, author of "Magical House Protection: The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft." His website can be found at www.apotropaios.co.uk. (originally published 11/01/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/09/23•1h
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Sorcerers
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe kick off the Halloween season with 1967’s “The Sorcerers,” starring Boris Karloff. It's a groovy mix of hypnosis, mind control and murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/09/23•1h 14m
The Necromantic Urge, Part 1
It’s that time of year again. Join Robert and Joe as Stuff to Blow Your Mind descends into the Halloween season. In this episode, explore the historic and psychological origins of necromancy: the ancient practice by which shamans, wizards and sorcerers sought communication with the dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/09/23•1h 9m
The Monstrefact: The Nine Faces of Death
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mythological Chinese monster known as the Nine Faces of Death… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/09/23•3m 36s
The 2023 Ig Nobel Prizes, Part 2
It’s that time of year again! Join Robert and Joe as they discuss some of this year’s Ig Nobel prize-winning scientific studies and papers – honored as always for first making us laugh, then making us think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/09/23•1h 4m
Listener Mail: SB-129
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25/09/23•21m 57s
From the Vault: The Invention of the Odometer
You might not think your car’s odometer is that exciting, but it’s actually the modern incarnation of an ancient invention with roots in China and the Greco-Roman world. Join Robert and Joe as they discuss the invention of the hodómetron and the li-recording drum carriage in this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. (originally published 09/06/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/09/23•52m 12s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1965 cult classic crime thriller “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” directed by Russ Myers and starring Tura Santana, Haji and Lori Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/09/23•1h 10m
The 2023 Ig Nobel Prizes, Part 1
It’s that time of year again! Join Robert and Joe as they discuss some of this year’s Ig Nobel prize-winning scientific studies and papers – honored as always for first making us laugh, then making us think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/09/23•46m 7s
Smart Talks With IBM: Transformations in AI: why foundation models are the future
Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research often reshape the design and utility of AI in both business and society. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein explore the conceptual underpinnings of modern AI with Dr. David Cox, VP of AI Models at IBM Research. They talk foundation models, self-supervised machine learning, and the practical applications of AI and data platforms like watsonx in business and technology.
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20/09/23•40m 0s
Future Shock 2023, Part 3
In the 1970 book “Future Shock,” futurist Alvin Toffler outlined a vision of post-industrial society in which rapid technological and social changes outstrip the average human’s ability to cope. More than half a century later, how does this idea hold up and are contemporary humans victims of future shock? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss how it seems to be panning out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/09/23•58m 53s
Listener Mail: Tomorrow Never Knows
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18/09/23•25m 28s
From the Vault: The Invention of Surgical Gloves
In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the origin of surgical gloves, the differing concepts for their composition and the struggle to get surgeons to wear them. (originally published 08/30/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/09/23•58m 14s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Man Who Fell to Earth
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Nicolas Roeg's 1976 sci-fi film "The Man Who Fell to Earth," starring the legendary David Bowie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/09/23•1h 20m
Future Shock 2023, Part 2
In the 1970 book “Future Shock,” futurist Alvin Toffler outlined a vision of post-industrial society in which rapid technological and social changes outstrip the average human’s ability to cope. More than half a century later, how does this idea hold up and are contemporary humans victims of future shock? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss how it seems to be panning out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/09/23•52m 43s
The Artifact: The Gadget Cane
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses various gadget canes, from Benjamin Franklin’s walking stick to Edgar Alan Poe’s cane sword… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/09/23•4m 34s
Future Shock 2023, Part 1
In the 1970 book “Future Shock,” futurist Alvin Toffler outlined a vision of post-industrial society in which rapid technological and social changes outstrip the average human’s ability to cope. More than half a century later, how does this idea hold up and are contemporary humans victims of future shock? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss how it seems to be panning out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/09/23•44m 37s
Listener Mail: Satellite Anthem Icarus
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11/09/23•21m 43s
From the Vault: The Paragraph, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the standard nugget of textual thought: the paragraph. (originally published 8/25/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/09/23•47m 59s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Diabolik
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the phantasmagorical world of Mario Bava with the stylish 1968 crime thriller “Danger: Diabolik,” starring John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/09/23•1h 26m
Stickiness, Part 3
We encounter sticky surfaces and sticky substances everyday, but what exactly IS “stickiness?” In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the physical properties of stickiness and look at some very sticky examples from the natural world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/09/23•59m 14s
Smart Talks with IBM: AI for Business: Multiplying the impact of AI
As businesses adopt AI, a new era of problem-solving, innovation, and creative decision-making can be brought to scale. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein explore the future of AI in enterprise business AI for business with Kareem Yusuf, senior vice president of product management and growth for IBM software. They discuss the advent of foundation models, how AI can transform data storage and decision-making, and how next-generation AI platforms like watsonx from IBM can empower businesses to use AI at scale.
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06/09/23•33m 16s
From the Vault: The Paragraph, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the standard nugget of textual thought: the paragraph. (originally published 8/23/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/09/23•41m 56s
Listener Mail: Children of the Sun
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04/09/23•20m 13s
New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
Smart Talks with IBM returns this September 5th. This season, host Malcolm Gladwell and a team of correspondents from Pushkin Industries explore how businesses can integrate AI into their workflows — to help them do exponentially more — drive real change, and thrive in this new era of AI.
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03/09/23•1m 46s
From the Vault: The Whistling, Part 4
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the nature and history of human whistling – including the subject of whistled languages. (originally published 08/16/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/09/23•56m 30s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Devil’s Men
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1976 Greek horror film “The Devil’s Men,” also known as “Land of the Minotaur.” Horror legends Donald Pleasence and Peter Cushing head-up the cast, but the electronic score by none other than Brian Eno certainly deserves attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/09/23•1h 32m
The Mind of Douglas Adams, with Kevin Jon Davies
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Kevin Jon Davies about his new book “The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams,” detailing the mind of the author who gave us “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/08/23•42m 41s
The Artifact: The Hand of Glory
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Hand of Glory from European occultism… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/08/23•5m 49s
Stickiness, Part 2
We encounter sticky surfaces and sticky substances everyday, but what exactly IS “stickiness?” In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the physical properties of stickiness and look at some very sticky examples from the natural world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/08/23•53m 31s
Listener Mail: An Index of Metals
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28/08/23•23m 27s
From the Vault: The Whistling, Part 3
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the nature and history of human whistling – including the subject of whistled languages. (originally published 08/09/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/08/23•45m 48s
Weirdhouse Cinema: This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the weird, wild world of Coffin Joe with the 1967 Brazilian horror film “This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/08/23•1h 20m
Stickiness, Part 1
We encounter sticky surfaces and sticky substances everyday, but what exactly IS “stickiness?” In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the physical properties of stickiness and look at some very sticky examples from the natural world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/08/23•40m 14s
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Chaos Daemons of Warhammer 40k
In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy all four episodes concerning the chaos daemons of Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe: Khorne, Tzeentch, Nurgle and Slaanesh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/08/23•24m 37s
From the Vault: The Null Ship
In this classic episode of the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast, Robert and Joe discuss the history and principles of the vacuum airship or null ship. Will futuristic materials ever make this 17th century concept possible? (originally published 08/18/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/08/23•47m 33s
Listener Mail: Intergalactic Planetary
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21/08/23•31m 44s
From the Vault: The Whistling, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the nature and history of human whistling – including the subject of whistled languages. (originally published 08/04/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/08/23•57m 27s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Green Slime
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1968’s “The Green Slime,” a surprisingly procedural sci-fi film full of rubbery monsters, serious men, model rockets and more than a little bit of green slime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/08/23•1h 23m
Dendera Lights and Ancient Egyptian Pseudohistory
In recent episodes of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discussed low-resolution images that have provoked paranormal and fringe explanations, despite convincing and even conclusive expert analysis. In this episode, they continue this line of inquiry through a discussion of Ancient Egyptian pseudohistories and fringe ideas regarding modern technology in ancient inscriptions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/08/23•59m 2s
The Monstrefact: DC Comics' Swamp Thing
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Swamp Thing from DC Comics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/08/23•6m 41s
Another Enigmatic Underwater Image
In the last episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discussed the so-called Eltanin Antenna and how it is at once an identified image of a deep sea organism and an icon of paranormal intrigue. In this episode, they continue this line of inquiry with another underwater image.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/08/23•48m 20s
Listener Mail: Chromakey Dreamcoat
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14/08/23•28m 14s
From the Vault: The Whistling, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the nature and history of human whistling – including the subject of whistled languages. (originally published 08/02/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/08/23•37m 34s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Viewing
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Panos Cosmatos’ “The Viewing,'' a delightfully psychotronic 2022 short film featured on Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. There's no smoking in the Obelisk Chamber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/08/23•1h 9m
The Eltanin Antenna
In this episode of Stuff to Blow your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the alleged Eltanin Antenna and the natural-world explanation for the image. What does this case and others like it reveal about our craving for extraordinary explanations of perplexing evidence?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/08/23•1h 9m
The Monstrefact: DC Comics' Doomsday
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Doomsday, slayer of Superman…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/08/23•4m 17s
The Matter of Everything, with Suzie Sheehy
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with physicist Suzie Sheehy, author of "The Matter of Everything: How Curiosity, Physics, and Improbable Experiments Changed the World."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/08/23•1h 15m
Listener Mail: The Color of the Fire
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07/08/23•23m 36s
From the Vault: Of Humans and Squids, with Martin Wallen
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Martin Wallen about his 2021 book “Squid,” which covers the history of humanity’s scientific, folkloric and literary interest in cephalopods – from Aristotle’s understanding of the creatures to their treatment in weird fiction of the 20th and 21st centuries. (originally published 06/21/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/08/23•1h 18m
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Maze
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into 1953’s “The Maze,” a 3-D haunted castle film with an incredibly weird twist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/08/23•1h 21m
Oil and Troubled Water, Part 2
The interaction between oil and water has fascinated us since ancient times, and it has factored into practices as diverse as divination rituals and attempts to calm turbulent waters at sea with storm oil. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the effect of oil on troubled waters. (Part 2 of 2)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/08/23•45m 48s
The Monstrefact: DC Comics' Killer Croc
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses one of the most monstrous characters from Batman’s rogues' gallery: Killer Croc…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/08/23•5m 28s
Cave of Bones, with Lee Berger
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with paleoanthropologist Lee Berger about his team’s amazing discoveries in South Africa's Rising Star cave system and previously unknown extinct species of hominin named Homo naledi. His new book is “Cave of Bones” and it’s also the subject of the Netflix documentary “Unknown: Cave of Bones.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/08/23•44m 3s
Listener Mail: White Cyclosa
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31/07/23•30m 6s
From the Vault: Fantastic Numbers, with Antonio Padilla
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with theoretical physicist and cosmologist Professor Antonio Padilla, author of the new book "Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them." Strap in for big numbers, fantastic numbers, black holes and more. (originally published 07/28/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/07/23•39m 38s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Chronicles of Riddick
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the 21st century to discuss the 2004 space opera sequel “The Chronicles of Riddick,” starring Vin Diesel and a powerhouse supporting cast. It was a Flash Gordon for a new generation, even if they weren’t ready for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/07/23•1h 41m
The Colossus of Rhodes, with Michael Denis Higgins
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Michael Denis Higgins, Professor Emeritus of Earth Science at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi and author of the new book “The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Science, Engineering and Technology.” What was the Colossus of Rhodes, why did it impress the ancient Hellenistic world and how might we recreate it in the modern world? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/07/23•38m 39s
The Monstrefact: DC Comics’ Mister Mind
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Mister Mind, a Venusian supervillain mind-control worm from the pages of DC Comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/07/23•5m 25s
From the Vault: The Atomic Scar
The creation of atomic weaponry changed human civilization forever, but it also left its mark on the Earth itself -- in both obvious and subtle ways. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the ways in which the world would not be the same. (originally published 9/24/2020)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/07/23•1h
Listener Mail: Aloysius Devadander Abercrombie
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24/07/23•27m 8s
From the Vault: The Fall of Valerian, Part 2
History. Science. Dethroned emperor. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe travel back to the third century CE to discuss the Battle of Edessa, in which the Sasanian Empire not only defeated the Roman army but also took its Emperor as a prisoner of war. How did the emperor’s capture impact the already crisis-ridden Roman Empire, what do scientists make of his alleged grisly fate and how was Valerian’s fall possibly mythologized by Christian historians? Find out… (originally published 07/21/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/07/23•51m 17s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Hayao Miyazaki’s 1984 masterpiece “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,” an environmental post-apocalyptic anime fantasy full of weird bugs, warring factions and terrifying, technological remnants of humanity’s greatest mistakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/07/23•1h 25m
Oil and Troubled Water, Part 1
The interaction between oil and water has fascinated us since ancient times, and it has factored into practices as diverse as divination rituals and attempts to calm turbulent waters at sea with storm oil. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the effect of oil on troubled waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/07/23•43m 48s
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Ulvar the Giant
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Ulvar, a most peculiar giant from the Marvel Comics universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/07/23•5m 39s
Mud, Part 4
What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this multi-episode Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rob and Joe immerse themselves in the mysteries of mud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/07/23•54m 14s
Listener Mail: SquareHouse Cinema?
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/07/23•23m 3s
From the Vault: The Fall of Valerian, Part 1
History. Science. Dethroned emperor. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe travel back to the third century CE to discuss the Battle of Edessa, in which the Sasanian Empire not only defeated the Roman army but also took its Emperor as a prisoner of war. How did the emperor’s capture impact the already crisis-ridden Roman Empire, what do scientists make of his alleged grisly fate and how was Valerian’s fall possibly mythologized by Christian historians? Find out… (originally published 07/19/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/07/23•49m 19s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Night of the Werewolf
On this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the world of Spanish horror with another Paul Naschy movie: 1981’s “Night of the Werewolf.” This time, Naschy’s tragic werewolf character Count Waldemar Daninsky goes up against vampire Countess Elizabeth Báthory!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/07/23•1h 26m
Mud, Part 3
What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this multi-episode Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rob and Joe immerse themselves in the mysteries of mud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/07/23•43m 41s
The Monstrefact Omnibus: The Tyranids of Warhammer 40K
In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an overview of the alien Tyranids of Warhammer 40K, the Tyrannic Wars and the threat of the Genestealer Cults...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/07/23•18m 12s
Mud, Part 2
What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this multi-episode Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rob and Joe immerse themselves in the mysteries of mud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/07/23•55m 36s
Listener Mail: Gotta Dream Them All
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/07/23•22m 58s
From the Vault: The Skybridge, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the architectural element known as the skyway or skybridge – typically an enclosed bridge connecting the upper stories of two buildings or skyscrapers. (originally published 07/14/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/07/23•50m 31s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Creature with the Atom Brain
Why is he acting so strange? Do you think he's one of them? In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe experience 1955's "Creature with the Atom Brain," starring Richard Denning and Angela Stevens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/07/23•1h 18m
Mud, Part 1
What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this multi-episode Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rob and Joe immerse themselves in the mysteries of mud.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/07/23•46m 10s
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s The Thing
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Fantastic Four’s own Ben Grimm from Marvel Comics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/07/23•5m 46s
From the Vault: The Invention of Fireworks
Fireworks are a staple of celebrations around the world, but where does this invention come from and what’s the basic chemistry of their combustion? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe light the fuse and find out. (originally published 6/23/2020)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/07/23•1h 14m
Listener Mail: Dracula on the Moon
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/07/23•22m 58s
From the Vault: The Skybridge, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the architectural element known as the skyway or skybridge – typically an enclosed bridge connecting the upper stories of two buildings or skyscrapers. (orignally published 07/12/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/07/23•39m 10s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Purana Mandir
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into the Bollywood horror films of the Ramsay brothers with 1984's “Purana Mandir.” Can Suman and Sanjay overcome an evil curse and a monstrous warlock to save their relationship? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/06/23•1h 25m
The Machine Speaks
Long before such things were possible, our ancestors envisioned artificial heads that were capable of speech. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the journey from ancient tales of artifice and wizardry to the early breakthroughs in speech synthesis technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/06/23•56m 39s
The Monstrefact: Marvel's Symbiotes
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Venom and the other various symbiotes from the Marvel Universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/06/23•5m 32s
Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 4
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams suddenly ascend to new heights of cultural fascination. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/06/23•53m 36s
Listener Mail: An Un-remembered Dream
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/06/23•25m 31s
The Lesser of Two Crab Claws, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 07/07/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/06/23•44m 8s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Black Hole
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Disney’s 1979 answer to “Star Wars,” 33 years before they just went ahead and acquired Lucasfilm. It’s “The Black Hole” and it promises to take us to a place beyond all human vision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/06/23•1h 29m
Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 3
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams suddenly ascend to new heights of cultural fascination. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/06/23•38m 8s
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Mystique
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mutant Mystique from the Marvel Universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/06/23•5m 43s
Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 2
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams suddenly ascend to new heights of cultural fascination. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/06/23•41m 53s
Listener Mail: Making Mr. Right
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/06/23•21m 27s
IBM and HBCUs: Fueling a New Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
Education has the power to show students a path they’d never considered before. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Laurie Santos take on tech education at HBCUs with Dr. Derrick Warren, Associate Dean at the Southern University College of Business. They talk about the partnership between IBM SkillsBuild and Southern University to co-create a cybersecurity leadership center for HBCU students and discuss how exposure to first-experiences inspires creativity.
This is a paid advertisement from IBM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/06/23•32m 11s
The Lesser of Two Crab Claws, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 06/30/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/06/23•48m 7s
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Blade
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider a weird mainstream movie that basically paved the way for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with wall-to-wall exploding vampires. Yes, Wesley Snipes puts all blood drinkers on notice in 1998’s “Blade.” (originally published 07/08/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/06/23•1h 35m
Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 1
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams suddenly ascend to new heights of cultural fascination. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/06/23•36m 12s
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Mummies
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Living Mummy and Gomdulla the cruel from Marvel Comics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/06/23•6m 30s
Hooves, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/06/23•57m 56s
Listener Mail: Astro-Zombies Walk Among Us
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/06/23•27m 32s
From the Vault: The Lesser of Two Crab Claws, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 06/28/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/06/23•47m 16s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Seconds
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss John Frankenheimer's 1966 psychological horror film "Seconds," starring Rock Hudson, with cinematography by the legendary James Wong Howe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/06/23•1h 11m
Hooves, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/06/23•44m 22s
The Monstrefact: Sleipnir, the Eight-Legged Horse
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Sleipnir, the mythical stead of the Norse god Odin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/06/23•4m 17s
From the Vault: Red Leviathan, with Ryan Tucker Jones
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Ryan Tucker Jones, author of the new book “Red Leviathan: The Secret History of Soviet Whaling.” Jones discusses the horrific impact of 20th century whaling, the Soviet Union’s place in whaling history and the efforts of scientists and activists to stop the practice – including scientists within the Soviet Union. (originally published 06/23/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/06/23•41m 4s
Listener Mail: Waiting for the Eastern Glow
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05/06/23•26m 5s
From the Vault: Fire From the Rocks, Part 3
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 05/05/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/06/23•40m 32s
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Abominable Dr. Phibes
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 dark comedy horror film “The Abominable Dr. Phibes,” starring horror icon Vincent Price as the titular revenger himself. (originally published 04/01/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/06/23•1h 9m
From the Vault: Fire From the Rocks, Part 2
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 04/28/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/06/23•46m 40s
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Vampires
In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various vampires...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/05/23•16m 46s
From the Vault: Fire From the Rocks, Part 1
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 04/26/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/05/23•42m 32s
Listener Mail: Leave it to Birgit
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/05/23•26m 48s
From the Vault: The Cauldron, Part 4
On a mundane level, a cauldron is nothing more than a great cooking pot, but it takes on supernatural dimensions in various myths and legends. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history of cauldrons and their links to tales of witchcraft, rebirth and the mandate of heaven. (originally published 06/16/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/05/23•42m 20s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Queen of Blood
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Curtis Harrington’s 1966 space horror movie “Queen of Blood,” starring John Saxon, Basil Rathbone, Dennis Hopper and Florence Marly as the titular alien monarch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/05/23•1h 18m
The Fountain, Too Fast for Shadows
Why is a fountain in an urban environment so inviting and, at least to some extent, so calming? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss human fountain culture and the seeming benefits of urban blue space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/05/23•47m 50s
The Monstrefact: The Wampas of Hoth
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the wampas of Hoth, from the Star Wars universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/05/23•5m 20s
The Remarkable Beaver, Part 2
Beavers are incredible creatures and significant ecosystem manipulators, but they’ve also been subject to various written and illustrative inaccuracies. Medieval bestiaries often depict the common beaver as a weird-looking dog that bites off its own testicles when pursued by mounted hunters. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe explore the meaning of these inaccuracies as well as the actual biological wonder of North American and Eurasian beavers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/05/23•47m 21s
Listener Mail: Children of Ouranos
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/05/23•24m 33s
From the Vault: The Cauldron, Part 3
On a mundane level, a cauldron is nothing more than a great cooking pot, but it takes on supernatural dimensions in various myths and legends. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history of cauldrons and their links to tales of witchcraft, rebirth and the mandate of heaven. (originally published 06/14/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/05/23•44m 40s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Super Mario Bros. (1993)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the infamous 1993 dystopian cyberpunk adaptation of the beloved Nintendo game about magical Italian plumbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/05/23•1h 37m
The Remarkable Beaver, Part 1
Beavers are incredible creatures and significant ecosystem manipulators, but they’ve also been subject to various written and illustrative inaccuracies. Medieval bestiaries often depict the common beaver as a weird-looking dog that bites off its own testicles when pursued by mounted hunters. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe explore the meaning of these inaccuracies as well as the actual biological wonder of North American and Eurasian beavers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/05/23•53m 41s
The Monstrefact: Auto-Ghouls of Groombridge Station
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the curious brain-consuming anomalies found in the Groombridge system… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/05/23•6m 20s
The Moons of Uranus, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their multi-year mission to discuss the various moons of our solar system – this time with the literary-themed moons of the ice giant Uranus. (Part 3 of 3)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/05/23•45m 45s
Listener Mail: The Grand High Witches of Tzeentch
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/05/23•27m 10s
From the Vault: The Cauldron, Part 2
On a mundane level, a cauldron is nothing more than a great cooking pot, but it takes on supernatural dimensions in various myths and legends. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history of cauldrons and their links to tales of witchcraft, rebirth and the mandate of heaven. (originally published 05/26/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/05/23•36m 35s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Timecop
Watch out, causality! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe strap themselves into a rocket-propelled time travel sled and discuss the brain-melting plot of 1994’s “Timecop,” starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ron Silver and Mia Sara. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/05/23•1h 31m
The Moons of Uranus, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their multi-year mission to discuss the various moons of our solar system – this time with the literary-themed moons of the ice giant Uranus. (Part 2 of 3)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/05/23•36m 9s
The Monstrefact: Aliens of the Planet of Doubt
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a fictional denizen of the planet Uranus, as brought to life in Stanley G. Weinbaum’s 1935 short story “The Planet of Doubt.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/05/23•6m 7s
The Moons of Uranus, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their multi-year mission to discuss the various moons of our solar system – this time with the literary-themed moons of the ice giant Uranus. (Part 1 of 2)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/05/23•40m 47s
Listener Mail: Memories of Wax
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/05/23•24m 48s
From the Vault: The Cauldron, Part 1
On a mundane level, a cauldron is nothing more than a great cooking pot, but it takes on supernatural dimensions in various myths and legends. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history of cauldrons and their links to tales of witchcraft, rebirth and the mandate of heaven. (originally published 05/24/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/05/23•40m 33s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Mask (1961)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe finish out three weeks of 3-D movies with 1961’s “The Mask.” It’s a black-and-white Canadian thriller full of surrealist visions and artifact-based freakouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/05/23•1h 19m
A Game of Telephone, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the so-called “telephone game,” in which a whispered message travels through a chain of individuals and is eventually announced again in an altered form. What does this game reveal about communication and what else can we learn from it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/05/23•38m 52s
The Monstrefact: Nipper Sticks of ‘Labyrinth’
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses goblin weapons known as nipper sticks in Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/05/23•3m 50s
A Game of Telephone, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the so-called “telephone game,” in which a whispered message travels through a chain of individuals and is eventually announced again in an altered form. What does this game reveal about communication and what else can we learn from it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/05/23•1h 2m
Listener Mail: Into the Void
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/05/23•28m 37s
From the Vault: Creature with the Crystal Skin
It is dark inside the human body, but not every denizen of the animal kingdom is such a closed book. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various creatures with transparent anatomical features and translucent bodies. (originally published 05/19/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/04/23•47m 49s
Weirdhouse Cinema: House of Wax (1953)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe continue their trio of 3-D films with the first color 3D feature film from a major American studio: 1953’s “House of Wax.” It’s the movie that remade Vincent Price as a horror icon, and it also features performances by Charles Bronson and Carolyn Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/04/23•1h 24m
Thar She Blows, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of whale spout, as well as various misconceptions about just how watery, caustic or explosive these plumes really are. (Part 2 of 2)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/04/23•53m 12s
The Monstrefact: Max Rebo
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the famous Ortolan keyboard player from the Star Wars universe…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/04/23•6m 52s
Thar She Blows, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of whale spout, as well as various misconceptions about just how watery, caustic or explosive these plumes really are. (Part 1 of 2)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/04/23•39m 56s
Listener Mail: Through The Nothing
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/04/23•29m 50s
From the Vault: The Vegetable Lamb, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the legendary vegetable lamb of Tartary, said to be a flesh-and-blood animal that grew from the ground. (originally published 04/21/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/04/23•43m 13s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Treasure of the Four Crowns
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe kick off three weeks of 3D pictures with the 1983 adventure film “Treasure of the Four Crowns.” Is it a good movie? No. But does it throw lots of things at your face and explode in a supernatural climax? You better believe it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/04/23•1h 23m
Mutational Meltdown
Asexual reproduction has its advantages, but organisms that depend too much on it also face potential extinction. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss mutational meltdown and Muller's ratchet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/04/23•38m 27s
The Monstrefact Omnibus: D&D Monsters
In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various Dungeons and Dragons monsters…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/04/23•16m 10s
Before You Could Remember, Part 3
Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/04/23•51m 15s
Listener Mail: I Remember
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/04/23•23m 36s
From the Vault: The Vegetable Lamb, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the legendary vegetable lamb of Tartary, said to be a flesh-and-blood animal that grew from the ground. (originally published 04/19/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/04/23•52m 55s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Devil's Rain
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1975 melt-o-rama desert cult film "The Devil's Rain." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/04/23•1h 27m
Inner Cosmos, with David Eagleman
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, neuroscientist and author David Eagleman drops by the show to discuss his new podcast series “Inner Cosmos” with Robert and Joe, along with some general discussion on the human brain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/04/23•51m 25s
The Monstrefact: Chaos Daemons of Slaanesh
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the chaos daemons of Slaanesh from Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe… (Part 4 of 4)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/04/23•6m 52s
From the Vault: Stargazer and the Well
Can you see the light of the stars from the bottom of a well? Did an astrologer once fall into a well because he was staring up at the stars? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a couple of well-and-cosmos-related tales from antiquity. (originally published 5/05/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/04/23•55m 26s
Listener Mail: Fairy Crabs and Cambrian Sea Bugs
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/04/23•27m 38s
From the Vault: Plant Memories, Part 2
Do plants remember? Do they communicate? What is the extent of their interaction with their environment? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the amazing world of plant intelligence research. (originally published 04/14/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/04/23•54m 33s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Neverending Story
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the 1984 fantasy film “The Neverending Story,” a generation-defining film based on the elegant novel by German author Michael Ende. It’s also a throwback to a time when you could have one guy do most of the creature voices in a film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/04/23•1h 34m
Before You Could Remember, Part 2
Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/04/23•44m 21s
The Monstrefact: Chaos Daemons of Nurgle
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the chaos daemons of Nurgle from Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe… (Part 3 of 4)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/04/23•7m 15s
Before You Could Remember, Part 1
Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/04/23•48m 37s
Listener Mail: Breathe in Union
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/04/23•28m 39s
From the Vault: Plant Memories, Part 1
Do plants remember? Do they communicate? What is the extent of their interaction with their environment? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the amazing world of plant intelligence research. (originally published 04/12/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/04/23•49m 55s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Attack of the Puppet People
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tackle another miniaturization movie with 1958’s “Attack of the Puppet People.” Director Bert I. Gordon jumps in to capitalize on the success of 57’s “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” John Agar stars and somehow this all connects to Watergate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/03/23•1h 18m
The Minimal Group Paradigm
Humans obviously don’t have any difficulties finding division and tribalism, but just how little is required for factions to form? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the minimal group paradigm in social identity theory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/03/23•41m 27s
The Monstrefact: Chaos Daemons of Tzeentch
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the chaos daemons of Tzeentch from Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe… (Part 2 of 4)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/03/23•7m 2s
From the Vault: The Beast Wore an Apron, Part 2
Are there any animals other than humans that cook their food? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of non-human animal meal preparation. Bon appétit! (originally published 03/24/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/03/23•47m 36s
Listener Mail: Before in the Beginning
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27/03/23•24m 54s
From the Vault: The Beast Wore an Apron, Part 1
Are there any animals other than humans that cook their food? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of non-human animal meal preparation. Bon appétit! (originally published 03/22/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/03/23•45m 38s
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Incredible Shrinking Man
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1957 miniaturization film “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” which manages to deliver ground-breaking special effects action and philosophical depth in equal measure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/03/23•1h 21m
The Washing of the Waters, Part 4
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (part 4 of 4)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/03/23•39m 4s
The Monstrefact: Chaos Daemons of Khorne
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the chaos daemons of Khorne from Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe… (Part 1 of 4)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/03/23•6m 34s
The Washing of the Waters, Part 3
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (part 3 of 4)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/03/23•48m 6s
Listener Mail: Pinball Wizard
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/03/23•32m 36s
From the Vault: The Three-Pupiled Eye, Part 2
From heroes to sages to destructive monsters, various figures in Irish mythology are described as possessing eyes of seven or three pupils (or irises). We also see discussion of such marvelous eyes in Chinese traditions and in the writings of Pliny and Ovid. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigma of the triple eye. (originally published 03/31/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/03/23•44m 52s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Child of Peach
This week on Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Taiwanese 80s cinema, this time with “Child of Peach.” It’s a frantic, action-packed fairytale full of demons, glowing peaches and magic children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/03/23•1h 10m
The Washing of the Waters, Part 2
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/03/23•42m 59s
The Monstrefact: The Clurichaun
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Irish cellar dweller known as the Clurichaun…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/03/23•4m 31s
The Washing of the Waters, Part 1
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/03/23•48m 8s
Listener Mail: This Page Intentionally Left Blank
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/03/23•18m 34s
From the Vault: The Three-Pupiled Eye, Part 1
From heroes to sages to destructive monsters, various figures in Irish mythology are described as possessing eyes of seven or three pupils (or irises). We also see discussion of such marvelous eyes in Chinese traditions and in the writings of Pliny and Ovid. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigma of the triple eye. (originally published 03/29/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/03/23•42m 38s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Clash of the Titans (1981)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1981 Ray Harryhausen stop-motion epic “Clash of the Titans,” which also happens to star a bunch of notable human actors as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/03/23•1h 23m
The Gray Whale, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. (part 3 of 3)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/03/23•45m 28s
The Artifact: The Piñata
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the shrouded history of the piñata… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/03/23•4m 38s
The Gray Whale, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/03/23•46m 23s
Listener Mail: A Still More Glorious Dawn
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/03/23•26m 51s
From the Vault: Finn McCool, Part 2
The Irish mythological hero Finn MacCool is known for many exploits, from the slaying of a great fire monster to the creation of Giant's Causeway. However, he’s also known for his magical thumb, which he could suck on to gain knowledge. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe consider the thumb of knowledge and its relations to other myths and even a little bit of science. (originaly published 03/17/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/03/23•42m 11s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Doctor of Doom
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss René Cardona’s 1963 luchadora film “Doctor of Doom,” full of mad science and a sprinkling of lucha action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/03/23•1h 40m
The Gray Whale, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/03/23•1h 5m
The Monstrefact: Shad-Havar
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Shad-havar, the Persian unicorn with the fluted horn… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/03/23•4m 10s
From the Vault: Finn McCool, Part 1
The Irish mythological hero Finn MacCool is known for many exploits, from the slaying of a great fire monster to the creation of Giant's Causeway. However, he’s also known for his magical thumb, which he could suck on to gain knowledge. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe consider the thumb of knowledge and its relations to other myths and even a little bit of science. (originaly published 03/15/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/02/23•39m 0s
Listener Mail: Fields of Ancient Void
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27/02/23•22m 48s
From the Vault: Thirst, Part 3
What is thirst? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the biological, cultural and mythological answers to this broad question. (originally published 02/08/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/02/23•41m 38s
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the greatest vampire snooker movie of all time. Yes, it's Alan Clarke's 1985 rock musical "Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire." (originally published 02/25/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/02/23•1h 21m
From the Vault: Thirst, Part 2
What is thirst? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the biological, cultural and mythological answers to this broad question. (originally published 02/03/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/02/23•46m 53s
The Artifact Redux: Rotten Brooms Bleeding Black Blood
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses connections between rotting wood and the supernatural… (originally published 01/26/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/02/23•4m 44s
From the Vault: Thirst, Part 1
What is thirst? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the biological, cultural and mythological answers to this broad question. (originally published 02/01/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/02/23•49m 28s
Listener Mail: Don't Throw the House Out the Window
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20/02/23•23m 5s
From the Vault: The Seven Day Week, Part 3
Our modern world is bound to the seven day week, but why is this the case? Is there anything in the cosmos or the inner workings of the human body that dictate this arrangement? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the history and invention of the seven day week. (originally published 03/10/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/02/23•46m 34s
Weirdhouse Cinema: All Monsters Attack
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1969 Godzilla movie “All Monsters Attack,” which also centers around the friendship between Godzilla’s son Minilla and latchkey kid Ichiro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/02/23•1h 7m
Because It Is My Heart, Part 2
Happy Valentine's Day! Join Robert and Joe in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind as they discuss heart removal rituals, supernatural concepts of the heart and the European tradition of heart burial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/02/23•46m 44s
Smart Talks With IBM: 355 Days in Space: Finding Meaning with Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
After a historic 355 days in orbit, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned to Earth on March 30, 2022, breaking the record for the longest single spaceflight by an American. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Mark Vande Hei discuss conducting experiments in space, the impact of extended spaceflight on humans, and the spiciness of space chili peppers.
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15/02/23•32m 10s
Because It Is My Heart, Part 1
Happy Valentine's Day! Join Robert and Joe in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind as they discuss heart removal rituals, supernatural concepts of the heart and the European tradition of heart burial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/02/23•39m 51s
Listener Mail: Animals Strike Curious Poses
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/02/23•20m 6s
From the Vault: The Seven Day Week, Part 2
Our modern world is bound to the seven day week, but why is this the case? Is there anything in the cosmos or the inner workings of the human body that dictate this arrangement? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the history and invention of the seven day week. (originally published 03/05/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/02/23•49m 31s
Weirdhouse Cinema: Let Sleeping Corpses Lie
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1974 zombie movie “Let Sleeping Corpses Lie,” also known as “The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue.” It’s a sci-fi spin on the zombie genre, set in rural England and brought to life in a Spanish/Italian co-production. It’s bloody good!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/02/23•1h 31m