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- 3144 - Smart Talks with IBM: AI in Healthcare: How Generative AI Is Expanding Fertility Treatment
As artificial intelligence progresses, healthcare providers are exploring how the technology can be used to offer personalized care at scale. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. Laurie Santos sits down with Alice Crisci, co-founder and CEO of fertility-care provider Ovum Health.
They discuss the barriers to healthcare access, the ways in which AI can be leveraged to expand the reach of healthcare providers, and how Ovum Health’s partnership with IBM and their use of watsonx has been enhancing the patient experience.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 3143 - Asgardians: Odin, with George O'Connor
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author and illustrator George O'Connor, creator of the popular Olympions graphic novel series, about his new venture into the world of Norse mythology, beginning with “Asgardians: Odin,” out now in all formats.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 3142 - Listener Mail: Trip the Light
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 3141 - From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 4
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (originally published 03/23/2023)
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Sat, 23 Mar 2024 - 3140 - Weirdhouse Cinema: Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Estonian sci-fi thriller “Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel,” based on the novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 3139 - Authenticity, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 2 of 3)
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 3138 - Animalia Stupendium: The Glass Frog
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 glorious glass frog.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 3137 - Authenticity, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 1 of 3)
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 3136 - Listener Mail: The Reflecting Chamber
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Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 3135 - From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 3
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (originally published 03/21/2023)
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Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 3134 - Weirdhouse Cinema: Dune (1984), Part 2
In this special 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.
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Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 3133 - Life in the Hypogean World, Part 4
We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 4 of 4)
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Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 3132 - The Artifact: Ornithopters of Dune
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the ornithopters of Frank Herbert’s “Dune” and its cinematic adaptations…
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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 3131 - Life in the Hypogean World, Part 3
We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 3 of 4)
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Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 3130 - Listener Mail: Breathing the Pulse
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Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 3129 - From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 2
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (Originally published 03/16/2023)
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Sat, 09 Mar 2024 - 3128 - Weirdhouse Cinema: Dune (1984), Part 1
In this special 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.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 3127 - Life in the Hypogean World, Part 2
We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology.
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 3126 - The Monstrefact: The Hecatoncheires
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hecatoncheires or hundred-handed warriors of Greek mythology…
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 3125 - Life in the Hypogean World, Part 1
We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology.
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Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 3124 - Listener Mail: Trip the Light
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Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 3123 - From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 1
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (originally published 03/14/2023)
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Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 3122 - Weirdhouse Cinema: Head
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Seth Nicholas Johnson of Rusty Needle's Record Club joins Joe to discuss 1968's "Head" starring the Monkees and co-written by Jack Nicholson.
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Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 3121 - A Delicacy from Realms of Insufferable Fetor
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum, hosts of the food podcast Savor, to discuss the mysterious ocean-borne substance known as ambergris, and its use in the cuisine of past and present.
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Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 3120 - The Monstrefact: Marvel's Puff Adder
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Puff Adder from the world of Marvel Comics…
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Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 3119 - What’s Hidden Inside Planets, with Dr. Sabine Stanley
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with planetary scientist Sabine Stanley about her 2023 book, “What’s Hidden Inside Planets?”
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Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 3118 - Listener Mail: Hasten Down the Wind
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Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 3117 - From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 3
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. (part 3 of 3, originally published 03/09/2023)
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Sat, 24 Feb 2024 - 3116 - Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Scanners
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the ultimate mind-blowing cinematic experience: David Cronenberg’s 1981 horror thriller “Scanners.” (originally published 01/06/2023)
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Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 3115 - From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. (part 2 of 3, originally published 03/07/2023)
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Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 3114 - The Monstrefact Redux: Shad-Havar
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Shad-havar, the Persian unicorn with the fluted horn… (originally published 03/01/2023)
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Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 3113 - From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. (part 1 of 3, originally published 03/02/2023)
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Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 3112 - Listener Mail: Piano Fighter
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Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 3111 - From the Vault: Because It Is My Heart, Part 2
Join Robert and Joe in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind as they discuss heart removal rituals, supernatural concepts of the heart and the European tradition of heart burial. (originally published 02/16/2023)
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Sat, 17 Feb 2024 - 3110 - Weirdhouse Cinema: Flash Gordon (1980)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Dino De Laurentiis’s 1980 sci-fi comic book extravaganza “Flash Gordon,” directed by Mike Hodges and featuring the music of Queen.
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Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 3109 - The Illusion of Control, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implications for everything from gambling and paranormal beliefs to our movements through everyday life.
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Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 3108 - Animalia Stupendium: The Deep Sea Anglerfish
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 amazing courtship of the deep sea anglerfish.
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Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 3107 - The Illusion of Control, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implications for everything from gambling and paranormal beliefs to our movements through everyday life.
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 3106 - Listener Mail: Learning to Flinch
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Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 3105 - Because It Is My Heart, Part 1
Join Robert and Joe in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind as they discuss heart removal rituals, supernatural concepts of the heart and the European tradition of heart burial. (originally published 02/14/2023)
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Sat, 10 Feb 2024 - 3104 - Weirdhouse Cinema: Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Tsui Hark's 1983 supernatural wuxia fantasy film “Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain,” starring Biao Yuen, Brigitte Lin and Sammo Hung.
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Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 3103 - The Illusion of Control, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implications for everything from gambling and paranormal beliefs to our movements through everyday life.
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Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 3102 - The Monstrefact: Jade Rabbit
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the moon rabbit of East Asian and indigenous American folklore…
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Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 3101 - Our Moon, with Rebecca Boyle
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, science journalist and author Rebecca Boyle discusses her new book “Our Moon: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet.”
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Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 3100 - Listener Mail: Desperados Under the Eaves
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Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 3099 - From the Vault: Tea, Part 3
In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and prepare to listen with your favorite cup… (originally published 02/09/2023)
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Sat, 03 Feb 2024 - 3098 - Weirdhouse Cinema: Blacula
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 horror film “Blacula” directed by William Crain and starring William Marshall as Prince Mamuwalde.
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Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 3097 - Strange Ice, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form -- as well as some other STBYM angles on ice.
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Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 3096 - Animalia Stupendium: The Mantis Shrimp
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 mantis shrimp!
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Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 3095 - Strange Ice, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form.
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Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 3094 - Listener Mail: The Reflex
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Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 3093 - From the Vault: Tea, Part 2
In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and prepare to listen with your favorite cup… (originally published 02/07/2023)
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Sat, 27 Jan 2024 - 3092 - Weirdhouse Cinema: The Magic Sword
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the filmography of Bert I. Gordon with his 1962 fantasy adventure “The Magic Sword,” starring Basil Rathbone, Estille Winwood and Gary Lockwood.
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Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 3091 - The Nature of the Diamond, Part 4
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a potent medicine and a deadly poison.
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Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 3090 - The Monstrefact: Ikuutayuuq, The One Who Drills
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous killer from Inuit traditions whose name translates to “One Who Drills.”
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Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 3089 - The Nature of the Diamond, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a potent medicine and a deadly poison.
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 3088 - Listener Mail: Planet Earth
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Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 3087 - From the Vault: Tea, Part 1
In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and prepare to listen with your favorite cup… (originally published 02/02/2023)
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Sat, 20 Jan 2024 - 3086 - Weirdhouse Cinema: The Apple
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 sci-fi disco/rock musical odyssey that is “The Apple,” starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Vladek Sheybal and Joss Ackland.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 3085 - The Nature of the Diamond, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a potent medicine and a deadly poison.
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Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 3084 - The Monstrefact: The Salamander
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mythical salamander…
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Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 3083 - The Nature of the Diamond, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a potent medicine and a deadly poison.
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Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 3082 - Listener Mail: Hungry Like The Wolf
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Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 3081 - From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 4
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it relates to philosophy, physics and the arts. (originally published 01/24/2023)
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Sat, 13 Jan 2024 - 3080 - Weirdhouse Cinema: Gorgo
Can London survive the bond between a giant monster and its young? In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1961 British kaiju film “Gorgo,” starring Bill Travers and William Sylvester.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 3079 - Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit crabs.
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Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 3078 - The Artifact Redux: The Piñata
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the shrouded history of the piñata… (originally published 03/08/2023)
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Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 3077 - Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit crabs.
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Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 3076 - Listener Mail: Union of the Snake
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Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 3075 - From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 3
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it relates to philosophy, physics and the arts. (originally published 01/19/2023)
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Sat, 06 Jan 2024 - 3074 - Weirdhouse Cinema: A Bucket of Blood
Hideous and eloquent! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Seth Nicholas Johnson of Rusty Needle's Record Club returns to Weirdhouse Cinema to discuss Roger Corman's 1959 Beatnik horror comedy "A Bucket of Blood," starring Dick Miller.
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Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 3073 - Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit crabs.
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Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 3072 - The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Swarm
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the supervillain Swarm from Marvel Comics…
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Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 3071 - From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 2
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it relates to philosophy, physics and the arts. (originally published 01/17/2023)
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Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 3070 - From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 1
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it relates to philosophy, physics and the arts. (originally published 01/17/2023)
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Sat, 30 Dec 2023 - 3069 - Weirdhouse Cinema: Gate II
The Canadian gateway to Hell opens once more! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, guest-host David Striepe of the Talkin' Tofu podcast returns to chat with Rob about 1990’s “Gate II” starring Louis Tripp and Pamela Adlon.
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Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 3068 - The Dawn of a Mindful Universe, with Marcelo Gleiser
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Templeton Award-winning author and theoretical physicist Marcelo Gleiser about his new book “The Dawn of a Mindful Universe: A Manifesto for Humanity's Future.”
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Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 3067 - The Monstrefact Redux: The Four Guards of ‘Labyrinth’
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the four guards from the 1986 film ‘Labyrinth” and their paradoxical relationship to the truth… (originally published 01/11/2023)
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Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 3066 - From the Vault: Humans Throwing Stuff
Focusing on the human animal, Robert and Joe continue their discussion of throwing ability and ponder how throwing ability may have impacted everything from language to ancient warfare. (originally published 01/12/2023)
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Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 3065 - Dr. Anton Jessup's Holiday Seclusion
In this special Holiday edition of Listener Mail, Dr. Anton Jessup addresses his many Christmas enemies.
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Mon, 25 Dec 2023 - 3064 - From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 3
Ever longed to play a game of catch with an octopus or a chimpanzee? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss animal throwing ability. (originally published 01/10/2023)
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Sat, 23 Dec 2023 - 3063 - Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
In this holiday edition of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1964’s Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Can Santa Claus teach the young of Mars how to be children again? (originally published 12/16/2022)
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Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 3062 - From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 2
Ever longed to play a game of catch with an octopus or a chimpanzee? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss animal throwing ability. (originally published 01/04/2023)
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Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 3061 - The Monstrefact Redux: The Hooden Horse of Kent
In this special holiday episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hoden or Hooden Horse of British winter ritual… (originally published 12/14/2022)
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Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 3060 - From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 1
Ever longed to play a game of catch with an octopus or a chimpanzee? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss animal throwing ability. (originally published 01/03/2023)
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Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 3059 - Listener Mail: Christmas at Tannhäuser Gate
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Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 3058 - From the Vault: The 99% Invisible World, with Roman Mars
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Roman Mars, host of the podcast "99% Invisible" about design, podcasting and life in the created world. Plus, they discuss the 2020 book “The 99% Invisible City” by Mars and his co-author Kurt Kohlstedt. (originally published 01/31/2023)
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Sat, 16 Dec 2023 - 3057 - The Nutcracker
The decorative holiday nutcracker has become a staple of holiday decor and it also constitutes a specialized tool, so in this Christmas themed invention episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the gadget’s European history, its analogs in other cultures and the general history of humans and other animals cracking nuts.
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Sat, 16 Dec 2023 - 3056 - Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus (1959)
In this special holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1959 Mexican Christmas movie “Santa Claus,” also known as “Santa Claus vs. the Devil.”
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Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 3054 - The Monstrefact: Of Knots and Monsters
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the relationship between knots and monsters…
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Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 3053 - The Rat King
The nightmare vision of black rats tangled by the tail continues to intrigue and revolt us, but what is its origin? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the sewers of history to seek answers.
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Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 3052 - Listener Mail: Crockett's Theme
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Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 3051 - From the Vault: The Origins of Games Workshop, with Sir Ian Livingstone
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Sir Ian Livingstone, co-founder of Games Workshop and co-author of the Fighting Fantasy gamebook series with Steve Jackson, about their new book ““Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop.” (originally published 12/27/2022)
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Sat, 09 Dec 2023 - 3050 - Weirdhouse Cinema: I Come in Peace
Christmas is a time for comfort and joy, sure, but it’s also a time for holiday-themed action films and drug-dealing space giants. In this holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1990 sci-fi film “I Come in Peace '' starring Dolph Lundgren, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley and Matthias Hues.
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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 3049 - The Sunken Lands, Part 4
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination.
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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 3048 - The Monstrefact Redux: Mumm-Ra
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Mumm-Ra the Ever Living…
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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 3047 - The Sunken Lands, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination.
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Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 3046 - Listener Mail: Oh Mighty Krampus
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...
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Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 3045 - From the Vault: Goblet of Eggnog
In this special holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history and invention of the eggnog, how it became such an iconic holiday beverage and some curious historic goblets associated with the consumption of this rich, milky draught. (originally published 12/15/2022)
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Sat, 02 Dec 2023 - 3044 - Weirdhouse Cinema: RoboCop (1987)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 sci-fi action classic “RoboCop,” a film as deeply satirical as it is gratuitously violent.
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Fri, 01 Dec 2023
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