From the Vault: The Spacing Guild of Dune
In this classic Dune-inspired episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe pick up where they left off in the last episode discussing the politics, philosophy and pain science of the Bene Gesserit, before diving into the spice-assisted navigation of the Spacing Guild. (originally published 11/11/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Marras 20221h 4min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Congo
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Anney Reese discuss the 1995 jungle adventure film "Congo" starring Laura Linney, Ernie Hudson and Tim Curry – as well as LOTS of Stan Winston gorilla costumes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Marras 20221h 58min
The 2022 Ig Nobel Prizes, Part 2
It’s that time of year again! Join Robert and guest co-host Seth as they discuss some of this year’s Ig Nobel prize-winning scientific studies and papers – honored as always for first making us laugh, then making us think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Marras 202252min
The Monstrefact Redux: Donkeys of Dune
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the oft-forgotten Kulons of the planet Arrakis…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Marras 20224min
The 2022 Ig Nobel Prizes, Part 1
It’s that time of year again! Join Robert and guest co-host Seth as they discuss some of this year’s Ig Nobel prize-winning scientific studies and papers – honored as always for first making us laugh, then making us think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Marras 202250min
Listener Mail: Goat Throne
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.
7 Marras 202224min
From the Vault: The Bene Gesserit of Dune
The Bene Gesserit of Frank Herbert’s “Dune” use advanced mental and manipulative tactics to further their ends across the galaxy. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss this mysterious order and some scientific and philosophic interpretations of the Gom Jabbar awareness test. (originally published 11/09/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Marras 202258min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Alice (1988)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Seth discuss the 1988 surrealist dark fantasy film “Alice” by Czech stop-motion animation master Jan Švankmajer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Marras 20221h 19min
