Chakram: Spinning Death in Myth, War & Physics

Chakram: Spinning Death in Myth, War & Physics

It’s easy to assume that spinning, ring-shaped blades are weapons best left to Hindu gods and TV warrior princesses. But long before humans invented the peaceful Aerobie, ancient Indian warriors unleashed spinning chakram against their enemies -- and Sikh warriors continued to use them in combat up into the 19th century. Join Robert and Christian as they explore the mythic power, military history and aerodynamics of this marvelous flying halo.

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Listener Mail: The Memory of Trees

Listener Mail: The Memory of Trees

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

28 Tammi 202554min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: A Chinese Ghost Story

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: A Chinese Ghost Story

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1987 Hong Kong supernatural romance comedy “A Chinese Ghost Story,” featuring screaming skulls, a seductive ghost and an evil tree...

27 Tammi 20251h 8min

From the Vault: The Nature of the Diamond, Part 2

From the Vault: 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. (part 2 of 4) (or...

25 Tammi 202542min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Footprints on the Moon

Weirdhouse Cinema: Footprints on the Moon

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tap into the January Giallo spirit of things with 1975’s “Footprints on the Moon,” a beautifully-shot surreal mystery starring Florinda Bolkan, Peter ...

24 Tammi 20251h 30min

Pretend Play, Part 5

Pretend Play, Part 5

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (part 5 of 5)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

24 Tammi 20251h 5min

The Monstrefact: Thiuime, the Black Squirrel

The Monstrefact: Thiuime, the Black Squirrel

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Thiuime, the goddess of war of the Tabasco people of southeast Mexico…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Tammi 20253min

Pretend Play, Part 4

Pretend Play, Part 4

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (part 4 of 5)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

21 Tammi 202557min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1965 cult classic crime thriller “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” directed by Russ Myers and starring Tura Santana, Haji and Lori W...

20 Tammi 20251h 10min

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