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: 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

Cynicism, Part 1

Cynicism, Part 1

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.

15 Apr 1h

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Devil Girl From Mars

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Devil Girl From Mars

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1954 Scottish sci-fi film “Devil Girl From Mars,” featuring a fashionable Martian queen, her robot Chani and interplanetary intrigue on the Scottish moors. (originally published 09/09/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Apr 1h 19min

From the Vault: Asgardians: Odin, with George O'Connor

From the Vault: Asgardians: Odin, with George O'Connor

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author and illustrator George O'Connor, creator of the popular Olympions graphic novel series, about his new venture into the world of Norse mythology, beginning with “Asgardians: Odin,” out now in all formats. (Originally published 3/26/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Apr 50min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Virtuosity

Weirdhouse Cinema: Virtuosity

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss a glistening example of 90s cyberslop: 1995’s “Virtuosity,” directed by Brett Leonard and starring Academy Award-winning actors Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Apr 1h 47min

The Queerness of Nature, with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian

The Queerness of Nature, with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, author of “Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature” and Curator of Mycology at the New York State Museum. Pre-order "Forest Euphoria" at https://www.spiegelandgrau.com/forest-euphoriaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Apr 1h 6min

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 4 - Ancient Moon

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 4 - Ancient Moon

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 earliest clear depictions of the werewolf…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Apr 6min

From the Vault: Authenticity, Part 3

From the Vault: Authenticity, Part 3

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 3 of 3) (3/28/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Apr 1h 4min

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