The 2016 Ig Nobels: Pale Horses, Dead Flies and Quantified Bullroar

The 2016 Ig Nobels: Pale Horses, Dead Flies and Quantified Bullroar

Each year, a magazine called The Annals of Improbable Research awards the Ig Nobel prizes to honor the weirdest and funniest scientific projects ever undertaken by humans. In this pair of Stuff to Blow Your Mind episodes, Robert, Joe and Christian discuss this year's winners. In part two, you’ll hear about profiles in lying, pale horses, automotive alchemy, the passion of a fly collector, and people who find profundity in meaningless statements.

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From the Vault: Strange Ice, Part 2

From the Vault: 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. (originally published 2/1/2024, part 2 of 2)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Maalis 202544min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Gargoyles

Weirdhouse Cinema: Gargoyles

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 made-for-TV movie “Gargoyles,” starring Cornel Wilde, Jennifer Salt, Grayson Hall and Bernie Casey – with make-up effects by legendary Stan Winston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Helmi 20251h 38min

Mystery Cults, Part 1

Mystery Cults, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Helmi 202545min

The Monstrefact: Count Orlok

The Monstrefact: Count Orlok

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous villain from the 2024 film “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Helmi 20255min

STBYM Listener Mail: Translucent Black Capes

STBYM Listener Mail: Translucent Black Capes

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.

25 Helmi 202540min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Green Slime

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Green Slime

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1968’s “The Green Slime,” a surprisingly procedural sci-fi film full of rubbery monsters, serious men, model rockets and more than a little bit of green slime. (originally published 08/18/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Helmi 20251h 24min

From the Vault: Strange Ice, Part 1

From the Vault: Strange Ice, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form. (originally published 1/30/2024, part 1 of 2)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Helmi 202546min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Viewing

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Viewing

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Panos Cosmatos’ “The Viewing,'' a delightfully psychotronic 2022 short film featured on Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. There's no smoking in the Obelisk Chamber. (originally published 08/11/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Helmi 20251h 10min

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