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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Seconds
10 juni 2024 · 1 uur 12 min
In this classic 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.(originally published 06/09/2023) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Moons of Uranus, Part 3
8 juni 2024 · 46 min
In this classic 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, originally published 05/16/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Planet of the Vampires
7 juni 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava's hypnotic 1965 sci-fi horror movie "Planet of the Vampires." It has all the style you could ask for, plus giant space skeletons. (originally published 05/06/2022) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Moons of Uranus, Part 2
6 juni 2024 · 36 min
In this classic 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, originally published 05/11/2023) Lees meer
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Animalia Stupendium Omnibus 1
5 juni 2024 · 24 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 special omnibus episode, the wizard will consider the mantis shrimp, the angler fish, the glass frog and the common kingfisher. Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Moons of Uranus, Part 1
4 juni 2024 · 41 min
In this classic 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 3, originally published 05/09/2023) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Zeit
3 juni 2024 · 24 min
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The Remarkable Beaver, Part 2
1 juni 2024 · 48 min
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 classic 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. (part 2 of 2, originally published 05/18/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Black Lizard (1968)
31 mei 2024 · 1 uur 6 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Kinji Fukasaku’s weird 1968 super-criminal romp “Black Lizard,” starring Japanese drag queen Akihiro Miwa, based on the novel by Edogawa Ranpo and the stage adapation by Yukio Mishima. Lees meer
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Rise of the Cicadas, Part 1
30 mei 2024 · 54 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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The Monstrefact: Marvel's Colossus
29 mei 2024 · 7 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Colossus, the metal-skinned mutant from Marvel’s X-men… Lees meer
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From the Vault: Inner Cosmos, with David Eagleman
28 mei 2024 · 52 min
In this classic 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. (Originally published 04/13/2023) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Blush Response
27 mei 2024 · 23 min
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From the Vault: The Remarkable Beaver, Part 1
25 mei 2024 · 54 min
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 classic 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. (part 1 of 2, originally published 05/18/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Evil Brain from Outer Space
24 mei 2024 · 1 uur 17 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1966 sci-fi adventure film “Evil Brain from Outer Space,” an American release edited together from three late-50s installments of the Japanese “Super Giant” film series. Lees meer
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The Parrotfish, Part 2
23 mei 2024 · 43 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the weird and wonderful parrotfish: changers of sex, poopers of sand and – if the myths and legends are true – great friends and a parent of fishes. (part 2 of 2) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Horta of Star Trek
22 mei 2024 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the alien Horta of the Star Trek universe, a silicon-based organism. Lees meer
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The Parrotfish, Part 1
21 mei 2024 · 58 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the weird and wonderful parrotfish: changers of sex, poopers of sand and – if the myths and legends are true – great friends and a parent of fishes. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: When Twilight Falls On NGC 891
20 mei 2024 · 27 min
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From the Vault: A Game of Telephone, Part 2
18 mei 2024 · 39 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: House (1977)
17 mei 2024 · 1 uur 28 min
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.” Lees meer
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Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 3
17 mei 2024 · 49 min
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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Ceti Eels of Star Trek
15 mei 2024 · 7 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Ceti eels of the Star Trek universe, a form of fictional brain parasite… Lees meer
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The Well-Connected Animal, with Lee Alan Dugatkin
14 mei 2024 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: The Prophet's Song
13 mei 2024 · 23 min
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From the Vault: A Game of Telephone, Part 1
11 mei 2024 · 1 uur 3 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Psycho Beach Party
10 mei 2024 · 1 uur 24 min
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. Lees meer
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Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 2
9 mei 2024 · 49 min
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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Tribbles of Star Trek
9 mei 2024 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the prolific and adorable tribbles of the Star Trek universe… Lees meer
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Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 1
7 mei 2024 · 55 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Dirge for the Assassins
6 mei 2024 · 22 min
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From the Vault: Thar She Blows, Part 2
4 mei 2024 · 54 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Highlander II, Part 2
3 mei 2024 · 1 uur 36 min
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! Lees meer
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From the Vault: Mutational Meltdown
2 mei 2024 · 39 min
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) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Andorians of Star Trek
1 mei 2024 · 8 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the blue-skinned, antennae-equipped aliens of the Star Trek universe… Lees meer
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Space Warfare, with Paul Szymanski
30 april 2024 · 41 min
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.” Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Omnibus: Creatures of Myth and Legend
29 april 2024 · 29 min
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. Lees meer
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From the Vault: Thar She Blows, Part 1
27 april 2024 · 40 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Highlander II, Part 1
26 april 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
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! Lees meer
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The Very Dust, Part 5
25 april 2024 · 38 min
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) Lees meer
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Animalia Stupendium: The Common Kingfisher
24 april 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 subtle wonders of the common kingfisher… Lees meer
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The Very Dust, Part 4: Mythology in Dust
23 april 2024 · 40 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: The Ripe Program
22 april 2024 · 26 min
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From the Vault: Before You Could Remember, Part 3
20 april 2024 · 52 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: On the Silver Globe
19 april 2024 · 1 uur 30 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1988 Polish science fiction film “On the Silver Globe,” directed by Andrzej Żuławski. Lees meer
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The Very Dust, Part 3
18 april 2024 · 47 min
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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Flight of Dragons
17 april 2024 · 4 min
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.” Lees meer
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The Very Dust, Part 2
16 april 2024 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Ephemerol
15 april 2024 · 34 min
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From the Vault: Before You Could Remember, Part 2
13 april 2024 · 45 min
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) Lees meer
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