From the Vault: Pacific Navigation, Part 2

From the Vault: Pacific Navigation, Part 2

The original discoverers of the Polynesian Islands traversed a vast ocean, bringing civilization to islands untouched by human activity. How did they do it? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe discuss the sheer scale of the Pacific Ocean and environmental navigation. (originally published 7/8/2021)

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Listener Mail: Time Passages

Listener Mail: Time Passages

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/lis...

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From the Vault: The Atomic Scar

From the Vault: The Atomic Scar

The creation of atomic weaponry changed human civilization forever, but it also left its mark on the Earth itself -- in both obvious and subtle ways. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind...

25 Syys 202159min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Thing from Another World

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Thing from Another World

Before John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” there was Howard Hawks’ “The Thing From Another World,” the first adaptation of John W. Campbell Jr.’s short story “Who goes there?” In this episode of Weirdhouse ...

24 Syys 20211h 2min

God and the Black Death, Part 2

God and the Black Death, Part 2

The Black Death was the most fatal pandemic in recorded human history, decimating a late Medieval world unaided by the germ theory of disease. In this episode of Stuff to Blow your Mind, Robert and Jo...

23 Syys 202140min

The Monstrefact: Fell Beasts of the Nazgûl

The Monstrefact: Fell Beasts of the Nazgûl

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the winged beasts of the Nazgûl in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...

22 Syys 20215min

God and the Black Death, Part 1

God and the Black Death, Part 1

The Black Death was the most fatal pandemic in recorded human history, decimating a late Medieval world unaided by the germ theory of disease. In this episode of Stuff to Blow your Mind, Robert and Jo...

21 Syys 202147min

Listener Mail: Songs from the Big Chair

Listener Mail: Songs from the Big Chair

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/lis...

20 Syys 202128min

From the Vault: Night of the Lichen-thropes

From the Vault: Night of the Lichen-thropes

Lichen are incredibly widespread and easy to take for granted, but these composite organisms are some of the most fascinating lifeforms on the planet. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Min...

18 Syys 202147min

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