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Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 4
27 juni 2023 · 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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: An Un-remembered Dream
26 juni 2023 · 26 min
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The Lesser of Two Crab Claws, Part 3
24 juni 2023 · 44 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 07/07/2022) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Black Hole
23 juni 2023 · 1 uur 29 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Disney’s 1979 answer to “Star Wars,” 33 years before they just went ahead and acquired Lucasfilm. It’s “The Black Hole” and it promises to take us to a place beyond all human vision. Lees meer
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Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 3
22 juni 2023 · 38 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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Mystique
21 juni 2023 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mutant Mystique from the Marvel Universe… Lees meer
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Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 2
21 juni 2023 · 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 Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Making Mr. Right
19 juni 2023 · 21 min
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IBM and HBCUs: Fueling a New Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
19 juni 2023 · 32 min
Education has the power to show students a path they’d never considered before. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Laurie Santos take on tech education at HBCUs with Dr. Derrick Warren, Associate Dean at the Southern University College of Business. They talk about the partnership between IBM SkillsBuild and Southern University to co-create a cybersecurity leadership center for HBCU students and discuss how exposure to first-experiences inspires creativity. Lees meer
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The Lesser of Two Crab Claws, Part 2
17 juni 2023 · 48 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 06/30/2022) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Blade
16 juni 2023 · 1 uur 35 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider a weird mainstream movie that basically paved the way for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with wall-to-wall exploding vampires. Yes, Wesley Snipes puts all blood drinkers on notice in 1998’s “Blade.” (originally published 07/08/2022) Lees meer
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Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 1
15 juni 2023 · 36 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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Mummies
14 juni 2023 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Living Mummy and Gomdulla the cruel from Marvel Comics… Lees meer
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Hooves, Part 2
13 juni 2023 · 58 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Astro-Zombies Walk Among Us
12 juni 2023 · 28 min
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From the Vault: The Lesser of Two Crab Claws, Part 1
10 juni 2023 · 47 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 06/28/2022) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Seconds
9 juni 2023 · 1 uur 12 min
In this 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. Lees meer
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Hooves, Part 1
8 juni 2023 · 44 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Sleipnir, the Eight-Legged Horse
7 juni 2023 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Sleipnir, the mythical stead of the Norse god Odin. Lees meer
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From the Vault: Red Leviathan, with Ryan Tucker Jones
6 juni 2023 · 41 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Ryan Tucker Jones, author of the new book “Red Leviathan: The Secret History of Soviet Whaling.” Jones discusses the horrific impact of 20th century whaling, the Soviet Union’s place in whaling history and the efforts of scientists and activists to stop the practice – including scientists within the Soviet Union. (originally published 06/23/2022) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Waiting for the Eastern Glow
5 juni 2023 · 26 min
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From the Vault: Fire From the Rocks, Part 3
3 juni 2023 · 41 min
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 05/05/2022) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Abominable Dr. Phibes
2 juni 2023 · 1 uur 10 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 dark comedy horror film “The Abominable Dr. Phibes,” starring horror icon Vincent Price as the titular revenger himself. (originally published 04/01/2022) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Fire From the Rocks, Part 2
1 juni 2023 · 47 min
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 04/28/2022) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Omnibus: Vampires
31 mei 2023 · 17 min
In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various vampires... Lees meer
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From the Vault: Fire From the Rocks, Part 1
30 mei 2023 · 43 min
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 04/26/2022) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Leave it to Birgit
29 mei 2023 · 27 min
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From the Vault: The Cauldron, Part 4
27 mei 2023 · 42 min
On a mundane level, a cauldron is nothing more than a great cooking pot, but it takes on supernatural dimensions in various myths and legends. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history of cauldrons and their links to tales of witchcraft, rebirth and the mandate of heaven. (originally published 06/16/2022) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Queen of Blood
26 mei 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Curtis Harrington’s 1966 space horror movie “Queen of Blood,” starring John Saxon, Basil Rathbone, Dennis Hopper and Florence Marly as the titular alien monarch. Lees meer
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The Fountain, Too Fast for Shadows
25 mei 2023 · 48 min
Why is a fountain in an urban environment so inviting and, at least to some extent, so calming? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss human fountain culture and the seeming benefits of urban blue space. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Wampas of Hoth
24 mei 2023 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the wampas of Hoth, from the Star Wars universe… Lees meer
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The Remarkable Beaver, Part 2
23 mei 2023 · 47 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 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. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Children of Ouranos
22 mei 2023 · 25 min
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From the Vault: The Cauldron, Part 3
20 mei 2023 · 45 min
On a mundane level, a cauldron is nothing more than a great cooking pot, but it takes on supernatural dimensions in various myths and legends. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history of cauldrons and their links to tales of witchcraft, rebirth and the mandate of heaven. (originally published 06/14/2022) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Super Mario Bros. (1993)
19 mei 2023 · 1 uur 37 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the infamous 1993 dystopian cyberpunk adaptation of the beloved Nintendo game about magical Italian plumbers. Lees meer
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The Remarkable Beaver, Part 1
18 mei 2023 · 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 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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Auto-Ghouls of Groombridge Station
17 mei 2023 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the curious brain-consuming anomalies found in the Groombridge system… Lees meer
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The Moons of Uranus, Part 3
16 mei 2023 · 46 min
In this 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) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: The Grand High Witches of Tzeentch
15 mei 2023 · 27 min
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From the Vault: The Cauldron, Part 2
13 mei 2023 · 37 min
On a mundane level, a cauldron is nothing more than a great cooking pot, but it takes on supernatural dimensions in various myths and legends. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history of cauldrons and their links to tales of witchcraft, rebirth and the mandate of heaven. (originally published 05/26/2022) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Timecop
12 mei 2023 · 1 uur 32 min
Watch out, causality! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe strap themselves into a rocket-propelled time travel sled and discuss the brain-melting plot of 1994’s “Timecop,” starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ron Silver and Mia Sara. Lees meer
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The Moons of Uranus, Part 2
11 mei 2023 · 36 min
In this 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) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Aliens of the Planet of Doubt
10 mei 2023 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a fictional denizen of the planet Uranus, as brought to life in Stanley G. Weinbaum’s 1935 short story “The Planet of Doubt.” Lees meer
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The Moons of Uranus, Part 1
9 mei 2023 · 41 min
In this 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 2) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Memories of Wax
8 mei 2023 · 25 min
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From the Vault: The Cauldron, Part 1
6 mei 2023 · 41 min
On a mundane level, a cauldron is nothing more than a great cooking pot, but it takes on supernatural dimensions in various myths and legends. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history of cauldrons and their links to tales of witchcraft, rebirth and the mandate of heaven. (originally published 05/24/2022) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Mask (1961)
5 mei 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe finish out three weeks of 3-D movies with 1961’s “The Mask.” It’s a black-and-white Canadian thriller full of surrealist visions and artifact-based freakouts. Lees meer
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A Game of Telephone, Part 2
4 mei 2023 · 39 min
In this 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? Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Nipper Sticks of ‘Labyrinth’
3 mei 2023 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses goblin weapons known as nipper sticks in Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth.” Lees meer
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A Game of Telephone, Part 1
2 mei 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
In this 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? Lees meer
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