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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Beast With Five Fingers
5 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 22 min
What has five fingers and is an absolute beast? A disembodied crawling hand, of course! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1946 horror film “The Beast With Five Fingers” starring Peter Lorre. (originally published 02/04/2022) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Mud, Part 3
3 augustus 2024 · 44 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 07/13/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Shocking Dark
2 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 18 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the shameless 1989 “Aliens” knock-off “Shocking Dark,” directed by Bruno Mattei and written by “Troll 2” scribes Rossella Drudi and Claudio Fragasso. Lees meer
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The Ninja, Part 3
1 augustus 2024 · 51 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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The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 5 – The Xenomorph Egg
31 juli 2024 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the xenomorph egg or ovomorph from the Alien universe… Lees meer
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The Ninja, Part 2
30 juli 2024 · 43 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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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Child of Peach
29 juli 2024 · 1 uur 12 min
This week on Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind, 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. (originally published 03/17/2023) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Mud, Part 2
27 juli 2024 · 56 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 07/11/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Hercules in the Haunted World
26 juli 2024 · 1 uur 20 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the colorful filmography of Mario Bava for a rare peplum horror movie. It’s 1961’s “Hercules in the Haunted World,” starring Reg Park, Christopher Lee and Leonora Ruffo. Lees meer
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The Ninja, Part 1
26 juli 2024 · 52 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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The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 4 - The Neomorph
24 juli 2024 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the deadly neomorphs of the “Alien” universe… Lees meer
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Hair on Fire, Part 2
23 juli 2024 · 44 min
In this two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a discussion of everything from pirates and barbecue mishaps to Latin literature and science fiction. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Clash of the Titans (1981)
22 juli 2024 · 1 uur 25 min
In this classic 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. (originally published 03/10/2023) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Mud, Part 1
20 juli 2024 · 47 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 07/06/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: It! The Terror from Beyond Space
19 juli 2024 · 1 uur 24 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1958 space horror film “It! The Terror from Beyond Space,” considered one of several key influences on the 1979 classic “Alien.” Lees meer
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Hair on Fire, Part 1
18 juli 2024 · 40 min
In this two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a discussion of everything from pirates and barbecue mishaps to Latin literature and science fiction. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 3 – Trilobite & Deacon
18 juli 2024 · 7 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the so-called Trilobite and Deacon creatures from the “Alien” universe… Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM: RE-AIR - Transformations in AI: Why Foundation Models Are the Future
17 juli 2024 · 41 min
Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research often reshape the design and utility of Al in both business and society. In this special rebroadcast episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein explore the conceptual underpinnings of modern Al with Dr. David Cox, VP of Al models at IBM Research. They talk foundation models, self-supervised machine learning, and the practical applications of Al and data platforms like watsonx in business and technology. Lees meer
When we first aired this episode last year, the concept of foundation models was just beginning to capture our attention. Since then, this technology has evolved and redefined the boundaries of what's possible. Businesses are becoming more savvy about selecting the right models and understanding how they can drive revenue and efficiency.
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Sharks Don't Sink, with Jasmin Graham
16 juli 2024 · 45 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with shark scientist Jasmin Graham about her new book “Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist.” Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Night of the Werewolf
15 juli 2024 · 1 uur 29 min
On this classic 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! (originally published 07/14/2023) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Machine Speaks
13 juli 2024 · 57 min
Long before such things were possible, our ancestors envisioned artificial heads that were capable of speech. In this classic 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. (originally published 06/29/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Devil Bat
12 juli 2024 · 1 uur 14 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1940 American horror film “The Devil Bat,” starring Bela Lugosi and Suzanne Kaaren. Watch out, because giant bats are coming for your aftershave! Lees meer
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Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 2
11 juli 2024 · 47 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 2 - The Black Goo
10 juli 2024 · 8 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the deadly alien pathogen Agent A0-3959X.91–15 from the “Alien” universe. Lees meer
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Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1
9 juli 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: All Other Considerations Secondary
8 juli 2024 · 24 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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From the Vault: Creature with the Crystal Skin
6 juli 2024 · 48 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Plan 9 from Outer Space
5 juli 2024 · 1 uur 38 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe finally discuss a film that almost defies description: “Plan 9 From Outer Space.” Yes, it’s Ed Wood’s 1957 cinematic monolith featuring Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson, Vampira and the Amazing Criswell! (originally published 08/05/2022) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Do ants make traps?
4 juli 2024 · 1 uur
The trap is insidious. But of course it is. It was designed and executed… by ants? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, the ant wars continue as Robert and Joe explore some of the possibility that a few formidable Formicidae species actually lay traps. (originally published 01/20/2022) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 1 - The Engineers
3 juli 2024 · 8 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert kicks off a series devoted to the various creatures of the “Alien” universe with a look at the enigmatic Engineers… Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Fountain, Too Fast for Shadows
2 juli 2024 · 48 min
Why is a fountain in an urban environment so inviting and, at least to some extent, so calming? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss human fountain culture and the seeming benefits of urban blue space. (originally published 05/25/2023) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Special Order 937
1 juli 2024 · 20 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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From the Vault: Hooves, Part 2
29 juni 2024 · 58 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. (originally published 06/13/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Creature (1985)
28 juni 2024 · 1 uur 24 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss William Malone’s 1985 “Alien” knock-off “Creature,” starring Stan Ivar, Wendy Schaal, Lyman Ward, Diane Salinger and Klaus Kinski. Lees meer
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Rise of the Cicadas, Part 4
27 juni 2024 · 49 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe explore the world of the periodical cicada, from their curious lifecycle to their mythological and culinary roles in human cultures. Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM: AI & the Productivity Paradox
26 juni 2024 · 44 min
In a rapidly evolving world, we need to balance the fear surrounding AI and its role in the workplace with its potential to drive productivity growth. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is joined onstage by Rob Thomas, senior vice president of software and chief commercial officer at IBM, during NY Tech Week. They discuss “the productivity paradox,” the importance of open-source AI, and a future where AI will touch every industry. Lees meer
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Rise of the Cicadas, Part 3
25 juni 2024 · 46 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe explore the world of the periodical cicada, from their curious lifecycle to their mythological and culinary roles in human cultures. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Phaedra
24 juni 2024 · 19 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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From the Vault: Hooves, Part 1
22 juni 2024 · 45 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. (originally published 06/08/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Dungeonmaster
22 juni 2024 · 1 uur 36 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the glorious world of 80s Charles Band productions with 1984’s “The Dungeonmaster,” a supernatural dreamscape with eight directors starring Jeffrey Byron, Richard Moll and Leslie Wing. It’s time to reject the devil’s reality and substitute your own! Lees meer
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Rise of the Cicadas, Part 2
20 juni 2024 · 48 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe explore the world of the periodical cicada, from their curious lifecycle to their mythological and culinary roles in human cultures. Lees meer
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New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
20 juni 2024 · 2 min
Smart Talks with IBM returns with a new season on Tuesday, June 25th. This season, we’re diving back into the world of artificial intelligence, but with a focus on the powerful concept of “open,” and how it applies to AI. Host Malcolm Gladwell will invite curious colleagues from Pushkin Industries to explore how openness is already reshaping industries, ways of doing business, and our very notion of what's possible. Lees meer
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The Monsterfact Omnibus: Marvel Monsters 2
19 juni 2024 · 19 min
In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Swarm, Puff Adder, Man-Thing and Colossus from the Marvel Comics universe… Lees meer
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From the Vault: Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 4
18 juni 2024 · 54 min
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. (originally published 6/27/2023) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Atem
17 juni 2024 · 31 min
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From the Vault: Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 3
15 juni 2024 · 39 min
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 classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world. (originally published 06/22/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Neverending Story
14 juni 2024 · 1 uur 35 min
In this classic 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. (originally published 04/07/2023) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 2
13 juni 2024 · 42 min
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 classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world. (originally published 06/20/2023) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Omnibus: Star Trek
12 juni 2024 · 24 min
In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses four different creatures from the Star Trek universe: the Andorians, the Tribbles, the Ceti Eels and the Horta. Lees meer
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From the Vault: Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 1
11 juni 2024 · 37 min
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 classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world. (originally published 06/15/2023) Lees meer
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