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Do plants remember? Do they communicate? What is the extent of their interaction with their environment? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the amazing world of plant intelligence research. (originally published 04/12/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tackle another miniaturization movie with 1958’s “Attack of the Puppet People.” Director Bert I. Gordon jumps in to capitalize on the success of 57’s “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” John Agar stars and somehow this all connects to Watergate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Humans obviously don’t have any difficulties finding division and tribalism, but just how little is required for factions to form? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the minimal group paradigm in social identity theory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the chaos daemons of Tzeentch from Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe… (Part 2 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

Are there any animals other than humans that cook their food? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of non-human animal meal preparation. Bon appétit! (originally published 03/24/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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Are there any animals other than humans that cook their food? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of non-human animal meal preparation. Bon appétit! (originally published 03/22/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1957 miniaturization film “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” which manages to deliver ground-breaking special effects action and philosophical depth in equal measure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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 episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (part 4 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the chaos daemons of Khorne from Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe… (Part 1 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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 episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (part 3 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From heroes to sages to destructive monsters, various figures in Irish mythology are described as possessing eyes of seven or three pupils (or irises). We also see discussion of such marvelous eyes in Chinese traditions and in the writings of Pliny and Ovid. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigma of the triple…

This week on Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Taiwanese 80s cinema, this time with “Child of Peach.” It’s a frantic, action-packed fairytale full of demons, glowing peaches and magic children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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 episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Irish cellar dweller known as the Clurichaun… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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 episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From heroes to sages to destructive monsters, various figures in Irish mythology are described as possessing eyes of seven or three pupils (or irises). We also see discussion of such marvelous eyes in Chinese traditions and in the writings of Pliny and Ovid. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigma of the triple…

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1981 Ray Harryhausen stop-motion epic “Clash of the Titans,” which also happens to star a bunch of notable human actors as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

In this 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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the shrouded history of the piñata… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

In this 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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The Irish mythological hero Finn MacCool is known for many exploits, from the slaying of a great fire monster to the creation of Giant's Causeway. However, he’s also known for his magical thumb, which he could suck on to gain knowledge. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe consider the thumb of knowledge and its relations to o…

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss René Cardona’s 1963 luchadora film “Doctor of Doom,” full of mad science and a sprinkling of lucha action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

In this 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Shad-havar, the Persian unicorn with the fluted horn… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

The Irish mythological hero Finn MacCool is known for many exploits, from the slaying of a great fire monster to the creation of Giant's Causeway. However, he’s also known for his magical thumb, which he could suck on to gain knowledge. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe consider the thumb of knowledge and its relations to o…

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What is thirst? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the biological, cultural and mythological answers to this broad question. (originally published 02/08/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the greatest vampire snooker movie of all time. Yes, it's Alan Clarke's 1985 rock musical "Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire." (originally published 02/25/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

What is thirst? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the biological, cultural and mythological answers to this broad question. (originally published 02/03/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses connections between rotting wood and the supernatural… (originally published 01/26/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

What is thirst? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the biological, cultural and mythological answers to this broad question. (originally published 02/01/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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Our modern world is bound to the seven day week, but why is this the case? Is there anything in the cosmos or the inner workings of the human body that dictate this arrangement? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the history and invention of the seven day week. (originally published 03/10/2022) See omnystudio.com/lis…

In this 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

Happy Valentine's Day! Join Robert and Joe in this 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

After a historic 355 days in orbit, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned to Earth on March 30, 2022, breaking the record for the longest single spaceflight by an American. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Mark Vande Hei discuss conducting experiments in space, the impact of extended spaceflight on humans, and the spic…

Happy Valentine's Day! Join Robert and Joe in this 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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Our modern world is bound to the seven day week, but why is this the case? Is there anything in the cosmos or the inner workings of the human body that dictate this arrangement? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the history and invention of the seven day week. (originally published 03/05/2022) See omnystudio.com/lis…

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1974 zombie movie “Let Sleeping Corpses Lie,” also known as “The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue.” It’s a sci-fi spin on the zombie genre, set in rural England and brought to life in a Spanish/Italian co-production. It’s bloody good! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this 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… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the silkworm horse from Chinese traditions… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

In this 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… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

Our modern world is bound to the seven day week, but why is this the case? Is there anything in the cosmos or the inner workings of the human body that dictate this arrangement? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the history and invention of the seven day week. (originally published 03/03/2022) See omnystudio.com/lis…

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1953’s “Robot Monster,” one of b-cinema’s shining treasures. Can the last survivors of the human species overcome the tyrannical rule of a gorilla in a space helmet? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts