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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Helmi 202439min
The Monstrefact: Jade Rabbit
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the moon rabbit of East Asian and indigenous American folklore… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Helmi 20244min
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.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Helmi 202434min
Listener Mail: Desperados Under the Eaves
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.
5 Helmi 202421min
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)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Helmi 202459min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Helmi 20241h 19min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Helmi 202444min
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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Tammi 20246min
