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Trains of Terror, Part 1
1 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore a host of scary, train-related topics, from the Victorian “railway madness” panic to ghost trains and more. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dracula A.D. 1972
30 september 2024 · 1 uur 22 min
In this classic 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… (originally published 10/27/2023) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Mind of Douglas Adams, with Kevin Jon Davies
28 september 2024 · 43 min
In this classic 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.” (originally published 08/31/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Absurd
27 september 2024 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe kick off the Halloween season with the notorious low-budget 1981 Italian slasher film “Absurd,” directed by Joe D’Amato and starring George Eastman. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Here Comes Halloween
26 september 2024 · 54 min
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Smart Talks with IBM: The power of Granite in business
25 september 2024 · 32 min
As the scale of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, open technology like many of IBM’s Granite models are helping enhance transparency in AI and improve efficiency across businesses. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sat down with Maryam Ashoori, the Director of Product Management and Head of Product for IBM’s watsonx.ai, where she spearheads the product strategy and delivery of IBM’s watsonx Foundation Models. Together, they explored the shift from large general-purpose AI models to smaller, customizable models tailored to specific needs. Lees meer
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The Universe in 100 Colors, with Tyler Thrasher
24 september 2024 · 30 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with artist and author Tyler Thrasher about the new book “The Universe in 100 Colors: Weird and wondrous Colors From Science and Nature.” Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Time After Time
23 september 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1979’s “Time After Time,” in which Jack the Ripper steals H.G. Wells’ time machine and travels to modern San Francisco. (originally published 09/17/2021) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Dendera Lights and Ancient Egyptian Pseudohistory
21 september 2024 · 1 uur
In recent vault 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. (originally published 08/17/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: It Conquered the World
20 september 2024 · 1 uur 25 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe learn almost too late that man is a feeling creature... and because of it, the greatest in the universe. Tune in as they discuss Roger Corman’s 1956 sci-fi horror thriller “It Conquered the World” starring Peter Graves, Beverly Garland and Lee Van Cleef. Lees meer
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The 2024 Ig Nobels, Part 2
19 september 2024 · 49 min
The Ig Nobel Prizes once more honor ten studies that make us laugh, but then make us think. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their annual tradition of discussing some of their favorites from this year’s winners. Lees meer
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Animalia Stupendium: Moles
18 september 2024 · 7 min
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 mole! Lees meer
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The 2024 Ig Nobels, Part 1
17 september 2024 · 44 min
The Ig Nobel Prizes once more honor ten studies that make us laugh, but then make us think. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their annual tradition of discussing some of their favorites from this year’s winners. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Shock Waves
16 september 2024 · 1 uur 12 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe complete their trilogy of 70s Florida Movies with 1977’s “Shock Waves,” featuring Peter Cushing, John Carradine, Brooke Adams and a whole squad of aquatic zombies amid the Florida ruins. (originally published 5/14/2021) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Another Enigmatic Underwater Image
14 september 2024 · 49 min
In the last vault 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. (originally published 08/15/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Labyrinth
13 september 2024 · 1 uur 28 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe enter the magical world of Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy musical “Labyrinth,” starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. Lees meer
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Odds and Evens, Part 3
12 september 2024 · 38 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out… Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM: Education in the Age of AI
11 september 2024 · 43 min
The role of AI in the classroom is evolving rapidly. When students and teachers embrace this technology, it has the ability to democratize access to education through programs like IBM SkillsBuild. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. Laurie Santos, host of Pushkin’s The Happiness Labpodcast, spoke with two innovators in the space. Justina Nixon-Saintil is Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, IBM Corporate Social Responsibility, and April Dawson is an Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and a professor of law. They discuss the importance of lifelong learning, upskilling, and the ethical implications of AI in education. Lees meer
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Odds and Evens, Part 2
10 september 2024 · 44 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out… Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Freejack
9 september 2024 · 1 uur 24 min
The bonejackers thought they could jack Alex Furlong, but now he's gone freejack in the future of 2009. Yep, in this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe jack their way into the 1992 sci-fi thriller "Freejack," starring everyone and costing $30 million. (originally published 2/12/2021) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Beyond the Mind’s Eye
8 september 2024 · 1 uur 11 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe explore the mind-bending, non-narrative CGI acid trip that is 1992’s “Beyond the Mind’s Eye,” directed by Michael Boydstun and featuring the music of Jan Hammer. Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Eltanin Antenna
7 september 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
In this classic 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? (originally published 08/10/2023) Lees meer
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Odds and Evens, Part 1
5 september 2024 · 54 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out… Lees meer
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Animalia Stupendium: Portuguese Man o’ War
4 september 2024 · 9 min
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 discuss the Portuguese Man o’ War! Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Matter of Everything, with Suzie Sheehy
3 september 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
In this classic 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." (originally published 08/08/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Keepers
2 september 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the world of Russian cinema and also to… Middle Earth? Yes, let’s bask in the glory of “Khraniteli” AKA “The Keepers” AKA that 1991 Leningrad Television adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring.” (originally published 8/13/2021) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Colossus of Rhodes, with Michael Denis Higgins
31 augustus 2024 · 39 min
In this classic 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? (Originally published 07/27/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Legend
30 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 32 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Ridley Scott’s dark fairy tale “Legend,” starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara and Tim Curry. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: We Got Robots, We Got Cave Men
29 augustus 2024 · 44 min
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Smart Talks with IBM: How open source can democratize AI
28 augustus 2024 · 40 min
In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, open-source models can further accelerate the pace of progress and help expand access to all. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Mo Duffy, Software Engineering Manager at Red Hat. Lees meer
They discuss InstructLab and the benefits of open-source technology, such as flexible deployment and the ability to enhance transparency, as well as the power of partnerships and collaboration. Mo explains how a community-based approach is essential for developing genuinely open-source AI.
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Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 3
27 augustus 2024 · 46 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Phase IV
26 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 22 min
What happens when a solar conjunction allows all ant species to unite against their enemies? Find out as Rob and Joe discuss the delightfully weird 1974 film “Phase IV.” (originally published 01/28/2022) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Oil and Troubled Water, Part 2
24 augustus 2024 · 46 min
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 classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the effect of oil on troubled waters. (Originally published 08/03/2023, Part 2 of 2) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Warriors
23 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 30 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe take a street gang odyssey across New York City with 1979’s “The Warriors.” Lees meer
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Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 2
22 augustus 2024 · 51 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… Lees meer
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Alien: Romulus, a Monstrefact Mini-Review
21 augustus 2024 · 10 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert shares his thoughts on the latest film in the “Alien” Franchise. This episode contains spoilers. Lees meer
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Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1
20 augustus 2024 · 41 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Split Second
19 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 19 min
In this Weirdhouse Cinema classic, Rob and Joe watch on as world’s grumpiest detective Rutger Hauer investigates a series of monstrous murders in the climate change-ravaged future of 2008. It features Kim Cattrall, a great monster, flooded tunnels and a fun cast of character actors. (originally published 3/5/2021) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Oil and Troubled Water, Part 1
17 augustus 2024 · 44 min
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 classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the effect of oil on troubled waters. (Originally published 07/20/2023, Part 1 of 2) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 2
16 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 26 min
In this Weirdhouse Cinema two-parter, Rob and Joe enter the arena to discuss the 1995 video game adaptation “Mortal Kombat,” directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and featuring show favorite Christopher Lambert as Lord Rayden. Lees meer
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Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 2
15 augustus 2024 · 48 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability to squirt blood from their eyes – as well as some culture and history surrounding their existence. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 7 – The Xenomorph
15 augustus 2024 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the perfect organism. Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM: An AI advantage for the US Open
14 augustus 2024 · 34 min
As AI technology progresses, its impact on our daily lives—including how we consume our favorite sports— will grow alongside it. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein, host of Pushkin’s own What’s Your Problem?, sat down with Brian Ryerson, Senior Director of Digital Strategy at the US Tennis Association. They discuss the impact of data on the fan experience, the role that storytelling plays in sports, and how AI has unlocked innovative features, such as AI Commentary and Match Reports. Lees meer
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Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 1
13 augustus 2024 · 43 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability to squirt blood from their eyes – as well as some culture and history surrounding their existence. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse
12 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 22 min
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.” (originally published 08/25/2023) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Mud, Part 4
10 augustus 2024 · 55 min
What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this classic four-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rob and Joe immerse themselves in the mysteries of mud. (originally published 07/18/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 1
9 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 12 min
In this Weirdhouse Cinema two-parter, Rob and Joe enter the arena to discuss the 1995 video game adaptation “Mortal Kombat,” directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and featuring show favorite Christopher Lambert as Lord Rayden. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: The Neurons Have Fired
8 augustus 2024 · 57 min
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 6 – The Facehugger
7 augustus 2024 · 7 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the facehugger from the “Alien” universe… Lees meer
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The Ninja, Part 4
7 augustus 2024 · 54 min
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history. Lees meer
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