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From the Vault: The Atomic Scar
25 september 2021 · 1 uur
The creation of atomic weaponry changed human civilization forever, but it also left its mark on the Earth itself -- in both obvious and subtle ways. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the ways in which the world would not be the same. (originally published 9/24/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Thing from Another World
24 september 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
Before John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” there was Howard Hawks’ “The Thing From Another World,” the first adaptation of John W. Campbell Jr.’s short story “Who goes there?” In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe bust out the thermite and discuss this 1951 sci-fi classic. Lees meer
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God and the Black Death, Part 2
23 september 2021 · 41 min
The Black Death was the most fatal pandemic in recorded human history, decimating a late Medieval world unaided by the germ theory of disease. In this episode of Stuff to Blow your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the ways that religion responded to the plague and the effects these efforts had on its spread and impact. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Fell Beasts of the Nazgûl
22 september 2021 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the winged beasts of the Nazgûl in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” Lees meer
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God and the Black Death, Part 1
21 september 2021 · 47 min
The Black Death was the most fatal pandemic in recorded human history, decimating a late Medieval world unaided by the germ theory of disease. In this episode of Stuff to Blow your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the ways that religion responded to the plague and the effects these efforts had on its spread and impact. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Songs from the Big Chair
20 september 2021 · 29 min
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From the Vault: Night of the Lichen-thropes
18 september 2021 · 48 min
Lichen are incredibly widespread and easy to take for granted, but these composite organisms are some of the most fascinating lifeforms on the planet. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore their remarkable qualities. (originally published 9/10/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Time After Time
17 september 2021 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1979’s “Time After Time,” in which Jack the Ripper steals H.G. Wells’ time machine and travels to modern San Francisco. Lees meer
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The Nature of Tears, Part 3
16 september 2021 · 1 uur 10 min
What are tears? Are humans indeed the only animal that wraps and what purpose do they serve? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of tears from a scientific and even religious standpoint. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: El Coco
15 september 2021 · 3 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Spanish nursery bogeyman known as El Coco… Lees meer
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Mary Roach Discusses "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law"
14 september 2021 · 52 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe welcome acclaimed science writer Mary Roach back to the show to discuss her new book "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law." Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Songs from the Wood
13 september 2021 · 27 min
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From the Vault: The Livewired Brain with David Eagleman
11 september 2021 · 42 min
What does our growing understanding of neuroplasticity reveal about our brains and the future of technology? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with neuroscientist David Eagleman about his new book “Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain.” (originally published 9/29/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Spookies
10 september 2021 · 1 uur 6 min
Yep, 1986 was a great year for genre movies — and also “Spookies” came out. In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider this overstuffed and underdone turkey of a horror movie. Lees meer
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The Nature of Tears, Part 2
9 september 2021 · 47 min
What are tears? Are humans indeed the only animal that wraps and what purpose do they serve? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of tears from a scientific and even religious standpoint. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Katcheet Ohuskw
8 september 2021 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a murderous monster from Naskapi legend. Plus Benjamin Franklin shows up... Lees meer
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The Nature of Tears, Part 1
7 september 2021 · 49 min
What are tears? Are humans indeed the only animal that wraps and what purpose do they serve? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of tears from a scientific and even religious standpoint. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: The Constant Flow of Invention
6 september 2021 · 26 min
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From the Vault: Fingernails, Part 2
4 september 2021 · 59 min
How fast do human fingernails and toenails grow? Are they claws and, if not, what are they? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Robert and Joe dive into the anatomy, evolution culture and mythology of the “nail as old as time.” (originally published 9/3/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Ship of Monsters
3 september 2021 · 58 min
Are you ready for a 1960 Mexican sci-fi comedy involving multiple alien monsters, space vampires, interplanetary politics and several música norteña songs? Also a robot falls in love with a jukebox. Rob and Joe discuss it all in this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema. Lees meer
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Creature of the Gear
2 september 2021 · 57 min
What is a gear and when did humans invent it? Plus, Rob and Joe discuss the only known creature to have gears in its anatomy. Plus hear about a couple of wheel-based mythical creatures in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Satanic Rites of Drugula
1 september 2021 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses possible science of the vampire Drugula… Lees meer
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The Dog with the Burning Brand
31 augustus 2021 · 53 min
From dogs in old paintings that look like dope smokers to Aztec psychopomps, what’s with all these fire dogs? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore… Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Sky Raisins
30 augustus 2021 · 32 min
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From the Vault: Fingernails, Part 1
28 augustus 2021 · 57 min
How fast do human fingernails and toenails grow? Are they claws and, if not, what are they? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Robert and Joe dive into the anatomy, evolution culture and mythology of the “nail as old as time.” (originally published 9/1/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Psychomania
27 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 10 min
How can the British public possibly survive the ravages of youth biker gangs, unholy rites and frog-based necromancy? In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1973 British supernatural biker film “Psychomania.” Lees meer
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The Fish Had Fur, Part 2
26 augustus 2021 · 49 min
Fish covered in thick coats of fur, fish with strange spines, fish with the beard or chin whiskers of a wise old sage… The water offers up many mysteries, and in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore accounts of furry trout, ancient marvels, otters and fish that kind of look like they have hair. Lees meer
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The Artifact: The Meister “Footprint”
25 augustus 2021 · 3 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses so-called Meister footprint (which is in no way an actual footprint)... Lees meer
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The Fish Had Fur, Part 1
24 augustus 2021 · 40 min
Fish covered in thick coats of fur, fish with strange spines, fish with the beard or chin whiskers of a wise old sage… The water offers up many mysteries, and in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore accounts of furry trout, ancient marvels, otters and fish that kind of look like they have hair. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: The Face That is Gazed on as it Gazes
23 augustus 2021 · 20 min
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From the Vault: Orcs in the Deep
21 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 18 min
In this classic episode of STBYM, Robert and Joe discuss the orcs of Middle Earth and their origins both in the dark corners of the human imagination and the loathsome pits of Utumno. (originally published 9/22/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Return of the Blind Dead
20 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 9 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the stand-alone, second installment of Spanish director Amando de Ossorio’s “Blind Dead'' series from 1973. The sightless revenants of the Knights Templars return 500 years after their grisly deaths to enact vengeance on a sleepy and corrupt Portuguese town. Lees meer
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From the Vault: Tomato, Tomato, Part 2
19 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
While the so-called “golden apple” has at times been viewed with suspicion, it has become a staple of summertime cuisine and may one day follow us to farms on other worlds. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the tomato. (originally published 8/27/2020) Lees meer
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The Artifact: The Bazooka
18 augustus 2021 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the bazooka and whether it is ever OK to bring one on a commercial flight… Lees meer
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The Invention of the Mirror, Part 4
17 augustus 2021 · 45 min
Smoking pools of dark reflection. Propagator of uncanny doubles. Gateway to inverse kingdom. It’s time for Stuff to Blow Your Mind to venture into the world of mirrors, discussing their predecessors, their invention and way humans relate to the world on the other side. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Near-death by Saxon
16 augustus 2021 · 28 min
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From the Vault: Tomato, Tomato, Part 1
14 augustus 2021 · 55 min
While the so-called “golden apple” has at times been viewed with suspicion, it has become a staple of summertime cuisine and may one day follow us to farms on other worlds. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the tomato. (originally published 8/25/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Keepers (Russian Lord of the Rings)
13 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 5 min
It’s time for Weirdhoues Cinema to return to the world of Russian cinema and also to… Middle Earth? Yes, let’s bask in the glory of “Khraniteli” AKA “The Keepers” AKA that 1991 Leningrad Television adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring.” Lees meer
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The Invention of the Mirror, Part 3
12 augustus 2021 · 48 min
Smoking pools of dark reflection. Propagator of uncanny doubles. Gateway to inverse kingdom. It’s time for Stuff to Blow Your Mind to venture into the world of mirrors, discussing their predecessors, their invention and way humans relate to the world on the other side. Lees meer
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The Artifact: Sharur the Talking Mace
11 augustus 2021 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses Sharur, the talking mace from Sumerian mythology… Lees meer
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The Invention of the Mirror, Part 2
10 augustus 2021 · 51 min
Smoking pools of dark reflection. Propagator of uncanny doubles. Gateway to inverse kingdom. It’s time for Stuff to Blow Your Mind to venture into the world of mirrors, discussing their predecessors, their invention and way humans relate to the world on the other side. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Stormbringer
9 augustus 2021 · 35 min
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From the Vault: Astronomical Suffering and the Terran Diaspora
7 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 5 min
For many futurists, the long term survival of humanity depends on its ability to become a true interplanetary and even interstellar species. But what is the potential moral cost of such a great technological and cultural leap forward? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the potential for astronomical suffering in the wake of Earth’s outward expansion. (originally published 4/23/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Cannibal Apocalypse
6 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 10 min
Can John Saxon resist the viral hunger for human flesh? In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1980’s “Cannibal Apocalypse,” a Spanish/Italian cannibal thriller filmed in Atlanta, Ga. Lees meer
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The Invention of the Mirror, Part 1
5 augustus 2021 · 43 min
Smoking pools of dark reflection. Propagator of uncanny doubles. Gateway to inverse kingdom. It’s time for Stuff to Blow Your Mind to venture into the world of mirrors, discussing their predecessors, their invention and way humans relate to the world on the other side. Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: An Open Conversation about Open Innovation
4 augustus 2021 · 29 min
In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Jim Whitehurst, senior advisor at IBM and an expert in open source software and innovation. During their conversation, Jim reveals how embracing moments that initially feel like chaos can ultimately lead to more open organizations, and broader access to new ideas. Lees meer
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Regression to the Mean
3 augustus 2021 · 46 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss regression to the mean, a phenomenon that occurs when a random sampling point is an outlier -- with applications to everything from economics and sports to health, religion and disappointing sequels. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Gremlins Have Pictures
2 augustus 2021 · 18 min
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From the Vault: Pykrete
31 juli 2021 · 1 uur 5 min
Whether plotting to build a great northern wall or an aircraft carrier made of ice instead of steel, the substance you’re looking for is Pykrete. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss what makes this super-strong ice so durable and why there was an actual plan to build ships out of the stuff during the Second World War. (originally published 8/6/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Deep Blue Sea
30 juli 2021 · 1 uur 22 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1999 shark film “Deep Blue Sea” in which super-smart sharks run wild in a sea base. Lees meer
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