Miasma Theory and the Evil Air

Miasma Theory and the Evil Air

Prior to the germ theory of disease, miasma theory ruled the day -- the notion that bad air, full of destructive particles, wafted out from the foul places of the earth to corrupt everything it touched. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the origins or the theory, its effects on society and how it eventually gave way to an accurate understanding of contagion.

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Crab Bag, Part 1: The Crabs are Back In Town

Crab Bag, Part 1: The Crabs are Back In Town

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Feb 54min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Telephone Box

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Telephone Box

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the award-winning 1972 Spanish short film “La cabina,” directed by Antonio Mercero, written by José Luis Garci and starring José Luis ...

23 Feb 1h 19min

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 3

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 3

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day...

21 Feb 1h 3min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind:  Forbidden Planet

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Forbidden Planet

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the groundbreaking 1956 science fiction film "Forbidden Planet," starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen and Robby the R...

20 Feb 1h 34min

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 2

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day...

19 Feb 53min

The Monstrefact Redux: Count Orlok

The Monstrefact Redux: Count Orlok

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous villain from the 2024 film “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers. (originally published 2/26/2025)See omnystudio.com...

18 Feb 5min

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 1

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day...

17 Feb 45min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Quest (1984)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Quest (1984)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 Saul and Elaine Bass short film "Quest," a visionary take on human mortality, written by Ray Bradbury. (originally published ...

16 Feb 1h 11min

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