Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Let Sleeping Corpses Lie
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! (originally published 02/10/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Joulu 20241h 32min
From the Vault: 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. (originally published 12/14/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Joulu 202446min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Rock'n Roll Wolf
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1976’s “Rock'n'Roll Wolf,” also known as “Mama.” It’s a Romanian–Soviet–French co-production and a live-action adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale “The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Joulu 20241h 24min
Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea
In today’s special holiday episode, Rob and Joe once more turn their minds to Christmas trees – but not the ones you’ll find in living rooms and department stores. No, for these Christmas trees, they’ll be considering natural organisms in the watery depths of Earths’ oceans…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Joulu 202443min
Smart Talks with IBM: Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance
To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with Christina Montgomery, Chief Privacy and Trust Officer at IBM. They chat about AI regulation, what compliance means in the AI age, and why transparent AI governance is good for business. Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks Explore watsonx.governance: https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-governance This is a paid advertisement from IBM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Joulu 202428min
Sacred Trees II: Lightning-Struck Wood and the Rowan
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their look at sacred trees of the world with a look at lightning-struck trees in European traditions, as well as the sacred rowan tree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Joulu 202447min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: 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 classic 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. (originally published 12/08/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Joulu 20241h 29min
From the Vault: 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 classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the sewers of history to seek answers. (originally published 12/12/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Joulu 20241h 2min
