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Whispers of the Speaking Sword
29 juli 2021 · 52 min
Weapons capable of thought, speech and autonomous action appear throughout multiple myths and legends. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore some stand-out examples and discuss what it all might mean. Lees meer
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The Artifact: The Horse Skull Under the Floor
28 juli 2021 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the practice of placing horse skulls underneath your floorboards… Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Monoliths of Lalibela
27 juli 2021 · 55 min
Lalibela, Ethiopia is home to one of the true wonders of the world: a series of 11 rock-hewn monolithic churches -- all interconnected by tunnels and passages that connect to catacombs and hermit caves. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the details of these 12th century marvels. (Originally published 1/23/2020) Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Centaur on Fire
26 juli 2021 · 32 min
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From the Vault: The Spotlight Effect
24 juli 2021 · 1 uur 10 min
Ever feel like everyone in the Zoom call is looking at you? Ever astonished to find your contribution to a project goes unrecognized, or that your latest faux pas didn’t destroy you? Perhaps you’re not the central character in this narrative after all. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the spotlight effect and what it teaches us about our own perception of reality and those around us. (originally published 8/4/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Spontaneous Combustion
23 juli 2021 · 1 uur 25 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate legendary weird actor Brad Dourif by watching his talent burn through in Tobe Hooper’s flawed tale of love, rage and pyrokinesis. Lees meer
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The Waiting, Part 3
22 juli 2021 · 54 min
In this episode of the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast, Robert and Joe discuss waiting in line and psychology of queuing up. Lees meer
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The Waiting, Part 2
21 juli 2021 · 54 min
In this episode of the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast, Robert and Joe discuss waiting in line and psychology of queuing up. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: It's a Cold Night For Alligators
20 juli 2021 · 28 min
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The Artifact: Boiling Tar and Murder Holes
19 juli 2021 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the meurtrière or “murder hole” found in the ceiling of a a fortress’s gateway or passageway -- and what you might push through it... Lees meer
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From the Vault: Volcanoes of Life
17 juli 2021 · 58 min
From our earliest experiences with paleoart to tales of Pompeii and visions of modern catastrophes, it’s easy to associate volcanoes with death and destruction. But what if it’s less a case of Mount Doom and more a case of Mount Life, at least from a broader environmental point of view? Robert and Joe explore the question in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. (originally published 7/30/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Godzilla vs. Hedorah
16 juli 2021 · 57 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1971’s “Godzilla vs. Hedorah,” also known as “Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster.” The king of all monsters tears it up with a pollution-powered alien kaiju. Lees meer
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The Waiting, Part 1
15 juli 2021 · 57 min
In this episode of the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast, Robert and Joe discuss waiting in line and psychology of queuing up. Lees meer
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The Artifact: The Blood Gutter
14 juli 2021 · 3 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the fuller, a groove found in many blades that you might have heard referred to as a “blood gutter.” Lees meer
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Ancient Pacific Navigation, Part 3
13 juli 2021 · 49 min
The original discoverers of the Polynesian Islands traversed a vast ocean, bringing civilization to islands untouched by human activity. How did they do it? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind three-parter, Robert and Joe discuss the sheer scale of the Pacific Ocean and environmental navigation. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: That Sweaty Horse Light
12 juli 2021 · 20 min
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From the Vault: Heaven and Hell with Bart Ehrman
10 juli 2021 · 1 uur 24 min
Majorities of Americans believe in the literal existence of Heaven and Hell, but where did these concepts originally come from, and how have they changed over the centuries? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with Bart Ehrman, author of 'Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife.' (originally published 7/14/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Mr. Vampire
9 juli 2021 · 1 uur 15 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1985 Hong Kong comedy horror film “Mr. Vampire,” in which our heroes use kicks, furniture rice and Taoist sorcery against the deadly Chinese hopping vampires, the jiāng shī. Lees meer
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Ancient Pacific Navigation, Part 2
8 juli 2021 · 39 min
The original discoverers of the Polynesian Islands traversed a vast ocean, bringing civilization to islands untouched by human activity. How did they do it? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind three-parter, Robert and Joe discuss the sheer scale of the Pacific Ocean and environmental navigation. Lees meer
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Ancient Pacific Navigation, Part 1
7 juli 2021 · 42 min
The original discoverers of the Polynesian Islands traversed a vast ocean, bringing civilization to islands untouched by human activity. How did they do it? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe discuss the sheer scale of the Pacific Ocean and environmental navigation. Lees meer
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The Artifact: The Sugar Light
6 juli 2021 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Joe reads by the light of a sugar cube and a sweaty horse. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Hurdy Gurdy Man
5 juli 2021 · 33 min
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From the Vault: The Invention of Fireworks
3 juli 2021 · 1 uur 14 min
Fireworks are a staple of celebrations around the world, but where does this invention come from and what’s the basic chemistry of their combustion? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe light the fuse and find out. (originally published 6/23/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Devil's Express
2 juli 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
An ancient demon haunts the subways of New York City. Only one man has the martial arts skill to battle the creature in the depths. On this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss this weird 1976 genre mashup and its star player, Warhawk Tanzania. Lees meer
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The Plague of Mucus
1 juli 2021 · 55 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the organic substance that has been referred to in the scientific literature as “marine mucilage.” Prepare to be slimed. Lees meer
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The Artifact: The Shining Pyramid
30 juni 2021 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Great Pyramid of Giza and its original luster. Lees meer
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A Chat About Sea Turtles with Christine Figgener
29 juni 2021 · 1 uur 6 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss sea turtle mysteries, biology, research and conservation with sea turtle researcher and conservationist Dr. Christine Figgener. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Veteran of the Psychic Wars
28 juni 2021 · 40 min
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From the Vault: The Tide of Gold
26 juni 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
Gold from the ocean? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the basic idea behind the accumulation of oceanic gold and the fascinating historical hoax based on the notion. Plus, where does gold come from and how will deep sea gold mining endanger thermal vent ecosystems? Find out. (originally published 7/9/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Doctor X
25 juni 2021 · 1 uur 16 min
Welcome to the medical academy where EVERYONE is a suspect in the cannibalistic “Moon Killer” slayings. Yes, from the director of “Casablanca” comes 1932’s “Doctor X.” Join Rob and Joe for a deep gaze into the technicolor abyss in this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema. (Originally published 1/8/2021) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Interior World
24 juni 2021 · 47 min
Most of us have spent far more time at home this year, which raises the question: Just what sort of artificial interior environments have we created? What lives there besides our family and pets? And what are we missing out on? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore. (originally published 8/11/2020) Lees meer
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The Artifact Revisited: Stone Mushroom Clouds
23 juni 2021 · 9 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Joe talks about mind-boggling prehistoric mineral formations. Lees meer
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From the Vault: How does travel engage the senses?
22 juni 2021 · 58 min
Travel has long inspired the mind and engaged the senses, but just what's going on in the human body when we venture near or far? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore... (originally published 7/7/2020) Lees meer
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Please Stand By
21 juni 2021 · 3 min
Robert and Joe jump in a for a short update on this week's programing. Lees meer
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From the Vault: Kimchi
19 juni 2021 · 1 uur 18 min
What exactly is kimchi and what is the chemistry of its deliciousness? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore this spicy, fermented staple of Korean cuisine. (originally published 6/25/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Deathmoon
18 juni 2021 · 1 uur 27 min
When you think of movies filmed in Hawaii, you probably think of vacation flicks and dramas, but has the Aloha state ever given us a werewolf film? Yep, in this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe watch 1978’s “Deathmoon” starring Robert Foxworth. Lees meer
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Where do numbers come from?
17 juni 2021 · 57 min
Join Robert and Joe as they continue their discussion on numeracy and the origins of numerals on Stuff to Blow Your Mind. Lees meer
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The Artifact Revisited: The Psychedelic Blindfold
16 juni 2021 · 7 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Joe talks about a 2004 study of blindfolding and visual hallucinations. Lees meer
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The Origins of Numeracy
15 juni 2021 · 54 min
What are numbers and where does our number sense come from? Is numeracy an innate part of our biology, or is it a cultural invention? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the origins of numbers. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Fume Cupboard
14 juni 2021 · 34 min
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From the Vault: Cancer and Evolution with Kat Arney
12 juni 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with Kat Arney about her upcoming book "Rebel Cell: Cancer, Evolution, and the New Science of Life's Oldest Betrayal." (originally published 7/16/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Metalstorm
11 juni 2021 · 1 uur 24 min
It’s time to get Road Warrior-esque! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider Charles Band’s 1983 3D sci-fi film “Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn,” starring Richard Moll, Michael Preston, Tim Thomerson and Kelly Preston in a post-apocalyptic, off-roads extraterrestrial adventure. Lees meer
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Musical Frisson with Seth of Record Store Society
10 juni 2021 · 1 uur 20 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by producer and host of the Record Store Society podcast Seth Nicholas Johnson to talk about that moment when a song sends a shiver down your spine. Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: Couch vs. cubicle: is the future of work hybrid?
9 juni 2021 · 24 min
Remote working has kept many businesses afloat over the last year, but has it kept employees productive, enthusiastic, and inspired? In this special episode of Smart Talks, recorded at IBM’s Think Conference, Malcolm spars with his longtime friend Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and professor at the Wharton School, about what we’ve learned through remote working and how businesses can approach a hybrid model. Can we, and should we, return to “normal”? Lees meer
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The Moonless Skies of Mercury and Venus
8 juni 2021 · 53 min
Moons are a popular accessory for the outer planets in our solar system, but Mercury and Venus are suspiciously unadorned. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss why the two most inner planets have no moons today and whether they might have had moons in the past. Lees meer
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Listener Mail: Cat Comfort
7 juni 2021 · 28 min
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From the Vault: Ant Wars, Episode 3
5 juni 2021 · 46 min
The war has raged for at least 100 million years. Armored warriors boil up out of the ground and surge across the battlefield. Mandibles clash. Bodies are torn asunder. As the will of one colony clashes with another, forces advance, withdrawal and sometimes whole populations perish in the Earth. Such are the wars of the ants, compared to which the wars of humanity are but a blip. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the history and tactics of ant warfare, and what humans can learn from it all. (originally published 6/18/2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Without Warning
4 juni 2021 · 1 uur 10 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss "Without Warning," a perfectly serviceable sci-fi horror film directed by Greydon Clark. The year is 1980 and only a delusional Martin Landau and a Captain Ahab-esque Jack Palance can stop an extraterrestrial killer from treating rural California as its own personal hunting ground. (originally published 10/30/2020) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Ant Wars, Episode 2
3 juni 2021 · 49 min
The war has raged for at least 100 million years. Armored warriors boil up out of the ground and surge across the battlefield. Mandibles clash. Bodies are torn asunder. As the will of one colony clashes with another, forces advance, withdrawal and sometimes whole populations perish in the Earth. Such are the wars of the ants, compared to which the wars of humanity are but a blip. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the history and tactics of ant warfare, and what humans can learn from it all. (originally published 6/14/2020) Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: Can AI be empathetic? Reinventing client experiences
2 juni 2021 · 32 min
In a time that’s been challenging for everyone, perhaps no other industry has been hit harder than healthcare. Anthem, one of America’s leading health benefits companies, needed to be ready to answer member questions at a moment’s notice. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Anil Bhatt, Senior Vice President and CTO of Anthem, and Glenn Finch, Managing Partner of Global Business Services at IBM, about how AI is helping people interact with healthcare in a whole new way. Lees meer
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