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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dragonslayer
12 april 2024 · 1 uur 28 min
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. Lees meer
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The Very Dust, Part 1
11 april 2024 · 42 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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Smart Talks with IBM: The Power of Collaboration: How IBM Teams Up with Microsoft
10 april 2024 · 13 min
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. Lees meer
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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In the Name of Osiris
9 april 2024 · 46 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Vale's Lonely Walk
8 april 2024 · 28 min
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From the Vault: Before You Could Remember, Part 1
6 april 2024 · 49 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 04/04/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Wolf Devil Woman
5 april 2024 · 1 uur 22 min
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! Lees meer
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The Cult of Osiris, Part 2
4 april 2024 · 46 min
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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Man-Thing
3 april 2024 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Man-Thing from the world of Marvel Comics… Lees meer
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The Cult of Osiris, Part 1
3 april 2024 · 40 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Realm of Refraction
1 april 2024 · 27 min
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From the Vault: The Minimal Group Paradigm
30 maart 2024 · 42 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dr. Phibes Rises Again
29 maart 2024 · 1 uur 21 min
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. Lees meer
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Authenticity, Part 3
29 maart 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
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) Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM: AI in Healthcare: How Generative AI Is Expanding Fertility Treatment
27 maart 2024 · 35 min
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. Lees meer
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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Asgardians: Odin, with George O'Connor
26 maart 2024 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Trip the Light
25 maart 2024 · 27 min
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From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 4
23 maart 2024 · 40 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
22 maart 2024 · 1 uur 26 min
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. Lees meer
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Authenticity, Part 2
21 maart 2024 · 1 uur 8 min
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) Lees meer
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Animalia Stupendium: The Glass Frog
20 maart 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 glorious glass frog. Lees meer
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Authenticity, Part 1
19 maart 2024 · 42 min
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) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: The Reflecting Chamber
18 maart 2024 · 19 min
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From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 3
16 maart 2024 · 48 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dune (1984), Part 2
15 maart 2024 · 1 uur 47 min
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. Lees meer
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Life in the Hypogean World, Part 4
14 maart 2024 · 49 min
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) Lees meer
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The Artifact: Ornithopters of Dune
13 maart 2024 · 8 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the ornithopters of Frank Herbert’s “Dune” and its cinematic adaptations… Lees meer
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Life in the Hypogean World, Part 3
12 maart 2024 · 41 min
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) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Breathing the Pulse
11 maart 2024 · 28 min
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From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 2
9 maart 2024 · 43 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dune (1984), Part 1
9 maart 2024 · 1 uur 22 min
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. Lees meer
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Life in the Hypogean World, Part 2
7 maart 2024 · 44 min
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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Hecatoncheires
7 maart 2024 · 8 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hecatoncheires or hundred-handed warriors of Greek mythology… Lees meer
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Life in the Hypogean World, Part 1
6 maart 2024 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Trip the Light
4 maart 2024 · 27 min
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From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 1
2 maart 2024 · 49 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Head
1 maart 2024 · 1 uur 40 min
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. Lees meer
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A Delicacy from Realms of Insufferable Fetor
29 februari 2024 · 1 uur 21 min
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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Marvel's Puff Adder
28 februari 2024 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Puff Adder from the world of Marvel Comics… Lees meer
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What’s Hidden Inside Planets, with Dr. Sabine Stanley
27 februari 2024 · 39 min
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?” Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Hasten Down the Wind
26 februari 2024 · 26 min
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From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 3
24 februari 2024 · 46 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Scanners
23 februari 2024 · 1 uur 29 min
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) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 2
22 februari 2024 · 47 min
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) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Redux: Shad-Havar
21 februari 2024 · 4 min
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) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 1
20 februari 2024 · 1 uur 6 min
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) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Piano Fighter
19 februari 2024 · 27 min
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From the Vault: Because It Is My Heart, Part 2
17 februari 2024 · 47 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Flash Gordon (1980)
15 februari 2024 · 1 uur 40 min
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. Lees meer
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The Illusion of Control, Part 3
15 februari 2024 · 55 min
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. Lees meer
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