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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Cynicism, Part 4: Overcoming Cynicism

Cynicism, Part 4: Overcoming Cynicism

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Apr 50min

The Artifact: Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres

The Artifact: Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the stone spheres of Costa Rica…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Apr 3min

Cynicism, Part 3: Politics and Social Media

Cynicism, Part 3: Politics and Social Media

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Apr 59min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Flight of Dragons

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Flight of Dragons

Only science and logic can save us from dark magic and dragons! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Seth discuss the 1982 Rankin and Bass animated film "The Flight of Dragons," featuring the voice talents of John Ritter and James Earl Jones. (Originally published 11/18/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Apr 1h 16min

From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 1

From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. (originally published 4/2/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Apr 40min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dungeons and Dragons (2000)

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dungeons and Dragons (2000)

For Weirdhouse Cinema’s 200th film selection, Rob and Joe discuss a film from the year 2000: “Dungeons and Dragons,” starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans and Bruce Payne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Apr 1h 44min

Cynicism, Part 2

Cynicism, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Apr 56min

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 5 - The She-Wolf

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 5 - The She-Wolf

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a look at the female werewolves…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Apr 9min

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