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STBYM Listener Mail: The Bog
15 juli 2025 · 50 min
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Warriors
14 juli 2025 · 1 uur 31 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe take a street gang odyssey across New York City with 1979’s “The Warriors.” (originally published 8/23/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Hair on Fire, Part 2
12 juli 2025 · 44 min
In this classic two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a discussion of everything from pirates and barbecue mishaps to Latin literature and science fiction. (originally published 7/23/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The White Reindeer
11 juli 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1952 Finnish folk horror film "The White Reindeer," starring Mirjami Kuosmanen. Lees meer
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The Manta Ray, Part 3
10 juli 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray. In this episode, learn all about their parasites, brains and cleaning stations. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Monster Mantas of Chilean Folklore
9 juli 2025 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a pair of creatures from Chilean folklore that may connect to observations of the manta ray… Lees meer
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The Manta Ray, Part 2
8 juli 2025 · 38 min
In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray. In this episode, learn all about manta ray reproduction and accounts of their pulling boats around by their anchors. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Shocking Dark
7 juli 2025 · 1 uur 18 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the shameless 1989 “Aliens” knock-off “Shocking Dark,” directed by Bruno Mattei and written by “Troll 2” scribes Rossella Drudi and Claudio Fragasso. (originally published 8/2/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Hair on Fire, Part 1
5 juli 2025 · 41 min
In this classic two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a discussion of everything from pirates and barbecue mishaps to Latin literature and science fiction. (originally published 7/18/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Ravenous
4 juli 2025 · 1 uur 27 min
In this special July 4th episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1999 frontier cannibal horror film “Ravenous,” directed by Antonia Bird and starring Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle. Lees meer
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Dinner with King Tut, with Sam Kean
3 juli 2025 · 43 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Sam Kean about his new book “Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations.” Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Manta Rays of Dungeons & Dragons
2 juli 2025 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses uses of the manta ray in Dungeons and Dragons, the fictional Ixitxachitls and what it all seems to reflect about humanity’s relationship to real-world manta rays. Lees meer
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The Manta Ray, Part 1
1 juli 2025 · 47 min
In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray, from its biology and lifecycle to conservation issues and its portrayal in mythology, folk beliefs and even 1930s horror movies. Learn all about these strange and beautiful creatures and what’s being done to ensure their survival. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: It! The Terror from Beyond Space
30 juni 2025 · 1 uur 25 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1958 space horror film “It! The Terror from Beyond Space,” considered one of several key influences on the 1979 classic “Alien.” (originally published 7/19/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 2
28 juni 2025 · 47 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture. (originally published 7/11/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Lady Terminator
27 juni 2025 · 1 uur 14 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the infamously wild 1988 Indonesian folk-horror mockbuster “Lady Terminator,” directed by Tjut Djalil and starring Barbara Anne Constable as the unstoppable machine gun-toting avatar of the South Sea Queen. Lees meer
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The Extreme Maneuverability of Hummingbirds, with Roslyn Dakin
26 juni 2025 · 34 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Carleton University’s Roslyn Dakin about a new study into the biology and physics of high-stakes hummingbird flight. Lees meer
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Animalia Stupendium: The Coconut Crab
25 juni 2025 · 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 Coconut Crab. Lees meer
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The Invention of Roller Skates
24 juni 2025 · 57 min
In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe build on last month's episode on ice skates with a discussion of their wheelbase spin off: the rollerskate! Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Bat
23 juni 2025 · 1 uur 15 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1940 American horror film “The Devil Bat,” starring Bela Lugosi and Suzanne Kaaren. Watch out, because giant bats are coming for your aftershave! (originally published 7/12/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1
21 juni 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture. (originally published 7/9/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams
20 juni 2025 · 1 uur 32 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into Akira Kurosawa’s gorgeous and surreal 1990 anthology film, "Dreams." Lees meer
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Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan
19 juni 2025 · 45 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Tom Lathan, author of “Lost Wonders: 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century.” Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Redux: The Flight of Dragons
19 juni 2025 · 4 min
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a curious proposed method of dragon flight proposed by author Peter Dickinson in the 1979 book “The Flight of Dragons.” (originally published 4/17/2024) Lees meer
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STBYM Listener Mail: Bringer of Jollity
18 juni 2025 · 44 min
Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Black Lizard (1968)
16 juni 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Kinji Fukasaku’s weird 1968 super-criminal romp “Black Lizard,” starring Japanese drag queen Akihiro Miwa, based on the novel by Edogawa Ranpo and the stage adapation by Yukio Mishima. (originally published 5/31/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Well-Connected Animal, with Lee Alan Dugatkin
14 juni 2025 · 51 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with evolutionary biologist and historian of science Lee Alan Dugatkin about his new book “The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies.” You'll learn about the complex social networks of vampire bats, dolphins, bees and more. (orignally published 5/14/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Highlander II, Part 2
13 juni 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
In this classic two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the original theatrical cut of Russell Mulcahy’s “Highlander II: The Quickening,” starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Michael Ironside. Long live the Zeist cut! (originally published 05/03/24) Lees meer
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Lone Wolf, with Adam Weymouth
12 juni 2025 · 37 min
In this NEW episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Adam Weymouth, author of “Lone Wolf: Walking the Line Between Civilization and Wildness” about the European wolf, its recent comeback and the similarities between the human and lupine world. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Omnibus: The Werewolf
11 juni 2025 · 35 min
In this special omnibus edition of The Monstrefact, join Robert for all five episodes of his recent look at the werewolf of myth, legend and media – from prehistoric wolf interactions and the ancient world to modern media incarnations of lycanthropy. Draw blood… Lees meer
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From the Vault: Sharks Don't Sink, with Jasmin Graham
10 juni 2025 · 46 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with shark scientist Jasmin Graham about her new book “Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist.” (originally published 7/16/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Highlander II, Part 1
9 juni 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
In this classic two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the original theatrical cut of Russell Mulcahy’s “Highlander II: The Quickening,” starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Michael Ironside. Long live the Zeist cut! (originally published 04/ 27/24) Lees meer
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Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Neil DeGrasse Tyson on “Are We Living in a Simulation?”
8 juni 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Today on STBYM, we’re bringing you an episode on the Cosmos from a new podcast: Smart Girl Dumb Questions. In each episode, host Nayeema Raza asks simple questions to big thinkers. This one is with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Nayeema asks him: what happened before the Big Bang? Would wormholes save us from ever going to the airport again? Do aliens exist? And, oh yes, are horoscopes real? Lees meer
If you like this episode of Smart Girl Dumb Questions, you can find more SGDQ with Mark Cuban on capitalism, Kenji Lopez on food science and 11 Year Olds on what kids do all day here.
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From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 3
7 juni 2025 · 50 min
Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this classic and very-metal episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of meteoric metal artifacts, including several precious sky-weapons of antiquity. (originally published 5/16/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dune (1984), part 2
6 juni 2025 · 1 uur 48 min
In this classic two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the planet of Arrakis in their discussion of David Lynch’s wild 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s legendary novel “Dune.” The sleeper must awaken. (originally published 3/15/24) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 2
5 juni 2025 · 49 min
Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this classic and very-metal episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of meteoric metal artifacts, including several precious sky-weapons of antiquity. (originally published 5/9/2024) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Omnibus: More Marvel Heroes
4 juni 2025 · 20 min
In this special omnibus edition of The Monstrefact, join Robert for a collection of past Monstrefact episodes about the Marvel Comics characters Man-Thing, Colossus, Puff Adder and Medusa. Lees meer
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From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 1
3 juni 2025 · 55 min
Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this classic and very-metal episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of meteoric metal artifacts, including several precious sky-weapons of antiquity. (originally published 5/7/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dune (1984), part 1
2 juni 2025 · 1 uur 23 min
In this classic two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the planet of Arrakis in their discussion of David Lynch’s wild 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s legendary novel “Dune.” The sleeper must awaken. (originally published 03/08/24) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Queerness of Nature, with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
31 mei 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, author of “Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature” and Curator of Mycology at the New York State Museum. (originally published 4/9/25) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Crawling Eye
30 mei 2025 · 1 uur 19 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1958’s “The Crawling Eye” starring Forrest Tucker, Jennifer Jayne and Janet Munro. Lees meer
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The Invention of Ice Skating
29 mei 2025 · 48 min
In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the origins and physics of skating on ice. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Ohmu of “Nausicaä”
28 mei 2025 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the giant Ohmu of Hayao Miyazaki’s 1984 masterpiece “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.” Lees meer
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STBYM Listener Mail: Corn Rigs and Barley Rigs
27 mei 2025 · 48 min
Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: All Monsters Attack
26 mei 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1969 Godzilla movie “All Monsters Attack,” which also centers around the friendship between Godzilla’s son Minilla and latchkey kid Ichiro. (originally published 2/17/23) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Parrotfish, Part 2
24 mei 2025 · 43 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the weird and wonderful parrotfish: changers of sex, poopers of sand and – if the myths and legends are true – great friends and a parent of fishes. (originally published 5/23/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Mothra vs. Godzilla
23 mei 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of kaiju with 1964’s “Mothra vs. Godzilla,” directed by Ishirō Honda. Lees meer
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You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 3
22 mei 2025 · 51 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Mothra
22 mei 2025 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary Kaiju Mothra… Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM: How AI Assistants Can Transform Education
21 mei 2025 · 28 min
Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to learn about Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that helps future teachers practice responsive teaching by simulating classroom interactions with students. Discover how AI can enhance teaching methods to prepare teachers for the classroom. Lees meer
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