In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Disney’s 1979 answer to “Star Wars,” 33 years before they just went ahead and acquired Lucasfilm. It’s “The Black Hole” and it promises to take us to a place beyond all human vision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 29 min
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams suddenly ascend to new heights of cultural fascination. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2023•38 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mutant Mystique from the Marvel Universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2023•6 min
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams suddenly ascend to new heights of cultural fascination. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2023•42 min
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Jun 19, 2023•21 min
Education has the power to show students a path they’d never considered before. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Laurie Santos take on tech education at HBCUs with Dr. Derrick Warren, Associate Dean at the Southern University College of Business. They talk about the partnership between IBM SkillsBuild and Southern University to co-create a cybersecurity leadership center for HBCU students and discuss how exposure to first-experiences inspires creativity. This is ...
Jun 19, 2023•32 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 06/30/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2023•48 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider a weird mainstream movie that basically paved the way for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with wall-to-wall exploding vampires. Yes, Wesley Snipes puts all blood drinkers on notice in 1998’s “Blade.” (originally published 07/08/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 35 min
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams suddenly ascend to new heights of cultural fascination. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2023•36 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Living Mummy and Gomdulla the cruel from Marvel Comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2023•7 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2023•58 min
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Jun 12, 2023•28 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 06/28/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2023•47 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss John Frankenheimer's 1966 psychological horror film "Seconds," starring Rock Hudson, with cinematography by the legendary James Wong Howe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 08, 2023•44 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Sleipnir, the mythical stead of the Norse god Odin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 07, 2023•4 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Ryan Tucker Jones, author of the new book “Red Leviathan: The Secret History of Soviet Whaling.” Jones discusses the horrific impact of 20th century whaling, the Soviet Union’s place in whaling history and the efforts of scientists and activists to stop the practice – including scientists within the Soviet Union. (originally published 06/23/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 06, 2023•41 min
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Jun 05, 2023•26 min
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 05/05/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2023•41 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 dark comedy horror film “The Abominable Dr. Phibes,” starring horror icon Vincent Price as the titular revenger himself. (originally published 04/01/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 04/28/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 01, 2023•47 min
In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various vampires... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023•17 min
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 04/26/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2023•43 min
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May 29, 2023•27 min
On a mundane level, a cauldron is nothing more than a great cooking pot, but it takes on supernatural dimensions in various myths and legends. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history of cauldrons and their links to tales of witchcraft, rebirth and the mandate of heaven. (originally published 06/16/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2023•42 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Curtis Harrington’s 1966 space horror movie “Queen of Blood,” starring John Saxon, Basil Rathbone, Dennis Hopper and Florence Marly as the titular alien monarch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Why is a fountain in an urban environment so inviting and, at least to some extent, so calming? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss human fountain culture and the seeming benefits of urban blue space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2023•48 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the wampas of Hoth, from the Star Wars universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2023•5 min
Beavers are incredible creatures and significant ecosystem manipulators, but they’ve also been subject to various written and illustrative inaccuracies. Medieval bestiaries often depict the common beaver as a weird-looking dog that bites off its own testicles when pursued by mounted hunters. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe explore the meaning of these inaccuracies as well as the actual biological wonder of North American and Eurasian beavers. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
May 23, 2023•47 min
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May 22, 2023•25 min