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Listener Mail: Goat Throne
7 november 2022 · 24 min
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From the Vault: The Bene Gesserit of Dune
5 november 2022 · 58 min
The Bene Gesserit of Frank Herbert’s “Dune” use advanced mental and manipulative tactics to further their ends across the galaxy. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss this mysterious order and some scientific and philosophic interpretations of the Gom Jabbar awareness test. (originally published 11/09/2021) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Alice (1988)
4 november 2022 · 1 uur 19 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Seth discuss the 1988 surrealist dark fantasy film “Alice” by Czech stop-motion animation master Jan Švankmajer. Lees meer
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Goats, Rams and Conflict at Earth’s Edge, with Joel Berger
3 november 2022 · 39 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with wildlife conservation biologist Dr. Joel Berger about the challenges of conservation in a changing world, as well as conflict between mountain goats and bighorn sheep over mineral resources uncovered by a changing climate. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Creature From ‘The Viewing’
2 november 2022 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the creature from “The Viewing,” the seventh episode of “Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.” Lees meer
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The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft, with Brian Hoggard
1 november 2022 · 1 uur
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses witch bottles and other forms of counter-witchcraft of olden days with Brian Hoggard, author of "Magical House Protection: The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft ." His website can be found at www.apotropaios.co.uk. Lees meer
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Monstrous Correspondences with Dr. Anton Jessup
31 oktober 2022 · 13 min
In this special Halloween edition of Listener Mail, Dr. Anton Jessup returns from his travels to read some of the listener and viewer mail that has accumulated in the university basement over the last four years. Lees meer
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From the Vault: Invention of the Chainsaw, Part 2
29 oktober 2022 · 48 min
In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss an important piece of cutting technology. Plus, during the Halloween season, masked brutes will chase you around your local haunted attraction with one of these if you buy a ticket. Yes, it’s time to discuss the chainsaw. (originally published 10/28/2021) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Gate
28 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 41 min
Prepare yourself for sleepovers, tiny demons and gateways to hell. In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest David Striepe of the Talkin' Tofu podcast discuss 1987’s “The Gate.” Lees meer
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Anthology of Horror, Volume 8
27 oktober 2022 · 1 uur
Yes, the Halloween tradition continues as Robert and guest co-host Seth dive into the rich history of TV horror and sci-fi anthology shows to focus on STBYM topics that might not otherwise make the show. This year, strap in for discussions around episodes of "Love, Death & Robots" and "Tales of the Unexpected." Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM: Combatting Hiring Bias: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce with Intelligent Automation
26 oktober 2022 · 25 min
Intelligent automation can help combat the human biases that can lead to discriminatory hiring practices. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Jacob Goldstein, host of What’s Your Problem?, and guest Angela Hood, founder and CEO of ThisWay Global. They discuss how intelligent automation can accelerate inclusive hiring practices, why machines can mitigate bias but not remove it, and why diverse companies are more competitive. Lees meer
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Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 3
25 oktober 2022 · 50 min
If you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and satanic connotations in Christian traditions. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the humble goat and ponder why. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Wizard Walks By
24 oktober 2022 · 35 min
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From the Vault: Invention of the Chainsaw, Part 1
22 oktober 2022 · 50 min
In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss an important piece of cutting technology. Plus, during the Halloween season, masked brutes will chase you around your local haunted attraction with one of these if you buy a ticket. Yes, it’s time to discuss the chainsaw. (originally published 10/26/2021) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Masque of the Red Death
21 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 16 min
As the Red Death ravages the surrounding countryside, Prince Prospero and his followers celebrate darkness within their rainbow-hued castle. In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1964 Roger Corman film “The Masque of the Red Death,” based on two different works from Edgar Allen Poe and starring the legendary Vincent Price, Hazel Court and Jane Asher. Lees meer
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Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 2
20 oktober 2022 · 48 min
If you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and satanic connotations in Christian traditions. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the humble goat and ponder why. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Salt Dragons
19 oktober 2022 · 3 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the salt dragon of Forgotten Realms… Lees meer
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Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 1
18 oktober 2022 · 59 min
If you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and satanic connotations in Christian traditions. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the humble goat and ponder why. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: The Moon in Silver Dreams
17 oktober 2022 · 39 min
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From the Vault: Ghosts of the Wind and Rain
15 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
Strange presences walk the shore before the coming of the storm. Terrible forms move in its wake. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a wide selection of ghosts and monsters connected to destructive weather patterns. (originally published 10/14/2021) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Halloween III
14 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 44 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe ride the chariot of pumpkins as they discuss 1983's "Halloween III: Season of the Witch." (originally published 10/15/2021) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Holy Undead, Part 2
13 oktober 2022 · 56 min
We tend to relegate zombies and the walking dead to the infernal realm of demons, necromancers and the emptied charnel houses of Hell. So it might surprise you to know that, in some traditions, reanimated human corpses are pius church-goers. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the holy undead. (originally published 10/21/2021) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Redux: The Boxenwolf
12 oktober 2022 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the horror of the Boxenwolf… Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Holy Undead, Part 1
11 oktober 2022 · 55 min
We tend to relegate zombies and the walking dead to the infernal realm of demons, necromancers and the emptied charnel houses of Hell. So it might surprise you to know that, in some traditions, reanimated human corpses are pius church-goers. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the holy undead. (originally published 10/19/2021) Lees meer
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Fall Break!
10 oktober 2022 · 1 min
We're on fall break this week, but please enjoy some seasonal offerings from last year... Lees meer
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From the Vault: Anthology of Horror, Volume 7
8 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Robert and Joe dive into the rich history of TV horror and sci-fi anthology series to focus on STBYM topics they might not otherwise get to discuss on the show. In this classic episode, they’ll dive into episodes of The Hammer House of Horror and The Outer Limits. (Originally published 11/02/2021) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Return
7 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 14 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into a little cattle mutilation-sploitation cinema with Greydon Clark’s 1980 film “The Return” starring Jan-Michael Vincent, Cybill Shepherd and Martin Landau. Lees meer
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The Cattle Mutilation Panic of the 1970s
6 oktober 2022 · 56 min
Strange lights and black helicopters in the night. Cattle found dead with blood or organs seemingly removed from strange incisions. Alien visitors in the heartland. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe take a skeptical look at the cattle mutilation phenomenon of the 1970s. Lees meer
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The Artifact: Krueger's Claw
5 oktober 2022 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses Freddy Kreuger’s infamous claw weapon and how it compares to the actual use of bladed gauntlets in history… Lees meer
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Elfshot, Part 2
4 oktober 2022 · 50 min
These lands are old and the elves who lived before us still watch and wait. Cross them, and you may feel the prick of their arrow. You’ll find no wound, though your flesh will swell and ache, and if you happen upon one of their elfstones in the grass then you might have chance at survival. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the superstition, archaeology and science of elfshot. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Big Black Shape with Eyes of Fire
3 oktober 2022 · 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: The Invention of the Mirror, Part 4
1 oktober 2022 · 47 min
Smoking pools of dark reflection. Propagator of uncanny doubles. Gateway to inverse kingdom. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of mirrors, discussing their predecessors, their invention and way humans relate to the world on the other side. (originally published 8/17/2021) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Phantasm
30 september 2022 · 1 uur 30 min
If this one doesn't scare you, you're already dead! Yes, in this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the cinematic mausoleum to discuss the dreamlike terror of 1979’s “Phantasm.” Lees meer
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Elfshot, Part 1
29 september 2022 · 50 min
These lands are old and the elves who lived before us still watch and wait. Cross them, and you may feel the prick of their arrow. You’ll find no wound, though your flesh will swell and ache, and if you happen upon one of their elfstones in the grass then you might have chance at survival. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the superstition, archaeology and science of elfshot. Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM: The Future of Supply Chain: Building Sustainable and Transparent Businesses
28 september 2022 · 35 min
Sustainable supply chains are good for the planet and good for business. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Tim Harford, host of Cautionary Tales, and guest Sheri Hinish, IBM’s Global Sustainability Services Leader and Offering Leader for Sustainable Supply Chain, known as the “supply-chain queen.” They discuss the supply-chain crisis and why transparent, responsible supply chains are imperative for our future. Lees meer
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The Invention of the Gimbal
27 september 2022 · 46 min
In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the ancient origins of the gimbal, its connections to Chinese incense censers and its role in technological innovation. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Loving You is Easy Because You're Crabs
26 september 2022 · 21 min
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From the Vault: The Invention of the Mirror, Part 3
24 september 2022 · 48 min
Smoking pools of dark reflection. Propagator of uncanny doubles. Gateway to inverse kingdom. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of mirrors, discussing their predecessors, their invention and way humans relate to the world on the other side. (originally published 8/12/2021) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Last Starfighter
23 september 2022 · 1 uur 22 min
The year is 1984 and it’s time to save the galaxy… with arcade games. On this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, join Rob and Joe as they discuss “The Last Starfighter.” Lees meer
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Incense, Part 2
22 september 2022 · 48 min
Humans have burned incense since ancient times for reasons that range from the practical to the divine. To aid in these rites, various cultures have created exquisite censers and housings for the burning, smoke-emitting biotics. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider some outstanding examples from the history of incense, including the incense clocks of China and swinging thuribles of Catholic tradition. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Incense for the Damned
21 september 2022 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses incense and ghosts in Eastern traditions… Lees meer
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Incense, Part 1
20 september 2022 · 40 min
Humans have burned incense since ancient times for reasons that range from the practical to the divine. To aid in these rites, various cultures have created exquisite censers and housings for the burning, smoke-emitting biotics. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider some outstanding examples from the history of incense, including the incense clocks of China and swinging thuribles of Catholic tradition. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: A Giallo is Born
19 september 2022 · 21 min
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From the Vault: The Invention of the Mirror, Part 2
17 september 2022 · 52 min
Smoking pools of dark reflection. Propagator of uncanny doubles. Gateway to inverse kingdom. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of mirrors, discussing their predecessors, their invention and way humans relate to the world on the other side. (originally published 8/10/2021) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Extra Terrestrial Visitors
16 september 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
Once more on Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the wild world of Spanish b-movie cinema with Juan Piquer Simón’s “Extra Terrestrial Visitors,” in which a pair of aliens respond to drastically differing human encounters in the woods. Lees meer
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The Nature of Fun, Part 3
15 september 2022 · 56 min
What exactly is "fun" and how does it differ from other concepts related to quality and experience? Robert and Joe explore the question in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Ocron
14 september 2022 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Ocron, the masked sorceress in Lucio Fulci’s 1983 film “Conquest.” Lees meer
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The Nature of Fun, Part 2
13 september 2022 · 41 min
What exactly is "fun" and how does it differ from other concepts related to quality and experience? Robert and Joe explore the question in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: And The Gunslinger followed
12 september 2022 · 25 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: The Invention of the Mirror, Part 1
10 september 2022 · 43 min
Smoking pools of dark reflection. Propagator of uncanny doubles. Gateway to inverse kingdom. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of mirrors, discussing their predecessors, their invention and way humans relate to the world on the other side. (originally published 8/5/2021) Lees meer
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