Give the Gift of a Mystery Box

Give the Gift of a Mystery Box

Give the Gift of a Mystery Box: Why are mystery packages so appealing? How do they improve our mental faculties and fuel our creativity? In this episode, Julie and Robert share tales of sealed envelopes, quantum thought experiments, virginity boxes and things Pandora should never have opened. You might even score a gift idea or two. To learn more about the illustration, visit Art Spotlight: Arthur Rackham's Pandora.

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From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 2

From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. (originally published 4/4/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Huhti 202546min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Sleepwalkers

Weirdhouse Cinema: Sleepwalkers

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1992’s Sleepwalkers, directed by Mick Garris and scripted by Stephen King. It’s a bonkers romp through the American Heartland and the secret world of secret soul-sucking werecats, starring Brian Krause, Alice Krige and Mädchen Amick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Huhti 20251h 39min

Cynicism, Part 4: Overcoming Cynicism

Cynicism, Part 4: Overcoming Cynicism

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Huhti 202550min

The Artifact: Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres

The Artifact: Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the stone spheres of Costa Rica…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Huhti 20253min

Cynicism, Part 3: Politics and Social Media

Cynicism, Part 3: Politics and Social Media

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Huhti 202559min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Flight of Dragons

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Flight of Dragons

Only science and logic can save us from dark magic and dragons! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Seth discuss the 1982 Rankin and Bass animated film "The Flight of Dragons," featuring the voice talents of John Ritter and James Earl Jones. (Originally published 11/18/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Huhti 20251h 16min

From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 1

From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. (originally published 4/2/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Huhti 202540min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dungeons and Dragons (2000)

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dungeons and Dragons (2000)

For Weirdhouse Cinema’s 200th film selection, Rob and Joe discuss a film from the year 2000: “Dungeons and Dragons,” starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans and Bruce Payne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Huhti 20251h 44min

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