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Animalia Stupendium: The Deep Sea Anglerfish
14 februari 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 amazing courtship of the deep sea anglerfish. Lees meer
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The Illusion of Control, Part 2
13 februari 2024 · 49 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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Listener Mail: Learning to Flinch
12 februari 2024 · 21 min
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Because It Is My Heart, Part 1
10 februari 2024 · 40 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 02/14/2023) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain
9 februari 2024 · 1 uur 30 min
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. Lees meer
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The Illusion of Control, Part 1
8 februari 2024 · 40 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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The Monstrefact: Jade Rabbit
7 februari 2024 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the moon rabbit of East Asian and indigenous American folklore… Lees meer
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Our Moon, with Rebecca Boyle
6 februari 2024 · 35 min
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.” Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Desperados Under the Eaves
5 februari 2024 · 22 min
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From the Vault: Tea, Part 3
3 februari 2024 · 59 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Blacula
3 februari 2024 · 1 uur 19 min
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. Lees meer
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Strange Ice, Part 2
1 februari 2024 · 45 min
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. Lees meer
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Animalia Stupendium: The Mantis Shrimp
31 januari 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 mighty mantis shrimp! Lees meer
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Strange Ice, Part 1
30 januari 2024 · 46 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: The Reflex
29 januari 2024 · 18 min
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From the Vault: Tea, Part 2
27 januari 2024 · 53 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Magic Sword
27 januari 2024 · 1 uur 24 min
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. Lees meer
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The Nature of the Diamond, Part 4
25 januari 2024 · 39 min
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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Ikuutayuuq, The One Who Drills
24 januari 2024 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous killer from Inuit traditions whose name translates to “One Who Drills.” Lees meer
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The Nature of the Diamond, Part 3
23 januari 2024 · 49 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Planet Earth
22 januari 2024 · 29 min
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From the Vault: Tea, Part 1
20 januari 2024 · 55 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Apple
19 januari 2024 · 1 uur 40 min
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. Lees meer
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The Nature of the Diamond, Part 2
19 januari 2024 · 42 min
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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Salamander
17 januari 2024 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mythical salamander… Lees meer
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The Nature of the Diamond, Part 1
16 januari 2024 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Hungry Like The Wolf
15 januari 2024 · 23 min
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From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 4
13 januari 2024 · 51 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Gorgo
12 januari 2024 · 1 uur 28 min
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. Lees meer
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Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 3
11 januari 2024 · 45 min
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. Lees meer
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The Artifact Redux: The Piñata
10 januari 2024 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the shrouded history of the piñata… (originally published 03/08/2023) Lees meer
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Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 2
9 januari 2024 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Union of the Snake
8 januari 2024 · 29 min
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From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 3
6 januari 2024 · 39 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: A Bucket of Blood
5 januari 2024 · 1 uur 14 min
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. Lees meer
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Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 1
5 januari 2024 · 49 min
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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Swarm
3 januari 2024 · 3 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the supervillain Swarm from Marvel Comics… Lees meer
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From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 2
2 januari 2024 · 42 min
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) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 1
30 december 2023 · 39 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Gate II
29 december 2023 · 1 uur 44 min
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. Lees meer
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The Dawn of a Mindful Universe, with Marcelo Gleiser
28 december 2023 · 58 min
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.” Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Redux: The Four Guards of ‘Labyrinth’
27 december 2023 · 5 min
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) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Humans Throwing Stuff
26 december 2023 · 55 min
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) Lees meer
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Dr. Anton Jessup's Holiday Seclusion
25 december 2023 · 7 min
In this special Holiday edition of Listener Mail, Dr. Anton Jessup addresses his many Christmas enemies. Lees meer
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From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 3
23 december 2023 · 51 min
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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
22 december 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
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) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 2
21 december 2023 · 49 min
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) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Redux: The Hooden Horse of Kent
20 december 2023 · 4 min
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) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 1
19 december 2023 · 51 min
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) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Christmas at Tannhäuser Gate
18 december 2023 · 23 min
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