Red Leviathan, with Ryan Tucker Jones

Red Leviathan, with Ryan Tucker Jones

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Ryan Tucker Jones, author of the new book “Red Leviathan: The Secret History of Soviet Whaling.” Jones discusses the horrific impact of 20th century whaling, the Soviet Union’s place in whaling history and the efforts of scientists and activists to stop the practice – including scientists within the Soviet Union.

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My Slimey Valentine: Slug Sex Revisited

My Slimey Valentine: Slug Sex Revisited

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The Problem of Immortality: Terror Management Theory

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Leechpunk: The Power of Leeches

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The Meaning of Stonehenge

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The Building of Stonehenge

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30 Tammi 201425min

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28 Tammi 201434min

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Ever wish you could take a troubling event from your past and dial down the memory without subjecting yourself to total recall erasure? Explore the science of memory/story editing in this Stuff to Blo...

23 Tammi 201436min

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21 Tammi 201435min

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