Why Your Brain Likes Conspiracy

Why Your Brain Likes Conspiracy

The human brain strives to organize and classify sensory information. But what happens when new information conflicts with pre-existing data? Tune in as Julie and guest host Ben explore the fascinating phenomenon known as cognitive dissonance.

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The Monstrefact Redux: Aliens of the Planet of Doubt

The Monstrefact Redux: Aliens of the Planet of Doubt

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a fictional denizen of the planet Uranus, as brought to life in Stanley G. Weinbaum’s 1935 short story “The Planet of Doubt.”See om...

19 Helmi 20256min

From the Vault: The Illusion of Control, Part 2

From the Vault: The Illusion of Control, Part 2

In this classic 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 parano...

18 Helmi 202549min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Blacula

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Blacula

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 horror film “Blacula” directed by William Crain and starring William Marshall as Prince Mamuwalde. (originally published 2/2/...

17 Helmi 20251h 19min

From the Vault: The Illusion of Control, Part 1

From the Vault: The Illusion of Control, Part 1

In this classic 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 parano...

15 Helmi 202540min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Hunger

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Hunger

In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 goth LGBTQ vampire horror film “The Hunger,” directed by Tony Scott and starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bow...

14 Helmi 20251h 37min

The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 3

The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 3

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about its volcanism and geology, as well as a look at the mytholog...

13 Helmi 202549min

The Artifact: Claude Glass

The Artifact: Claude Glass

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Claude Glass, a black mirror for viewing landscapes during the 19th century…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Helmi 20256min

The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 2

The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about its volcanism and geology, as well as a look at the mytholog...

11 Helmi 202547min

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