Organisms: Heavyweight Division
Just how big can an Earth organism get? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert look at some of the heavyweight contenders for the largest life form on the planet - and the answer...
22 Mar 201218min
Godzilla vs. Kong vs. Barbie
Godzilla vs. Kong vs. Barbie: Are you terrified of giant monster attacks? Well, this is the episode for you. Join Robert and Julie as they calm your fears with a healthy dose of science. Listen in as ...
20 Mar 201228min
Stendhal Syndrome: Kicked in the Brain by Art
Imagine a work of art so beautiful that it causes heart palpitations and hallucinations. This Stuff to Blow Your Mind episode dives into the surreal world of Stendhal syndrome. What's the science behi...
15 Mar 201231min
The Seven Deadlies: Grasping Greed
Greed: Would you like more money? Sure, we all would. But how does greed break down in the mind? Where's the line between appreciating wealth and complete corruption? In this episode, Julie and Robert...
13 Mar 201236min
Novelty Junkies
Do you love new experiences and fresh ideas? Join Julie and Robert as they examine neophilia, the love of novelty. How can this swell-sounding human attribute lead one person down the road to ruin and...
8 Mar 201221min
The Seven Deadlies: Glutton Chops
Gluttony: When does appetite transform into disorder? What are we to make of competitive eating? Join Robert and Julie as they continue their science-guided tour of hell, chatting with gluttons in the...
6 Mar 201235min
Tidally Locked Perpetual Darkness
Why do we never see the moon's backside? What would the Earth be like if one side always faced the sun? In this episode, Robert and Julie contemplate tidally locked planets and moons, where one side o...
1 Mar 201220min
The Seven Deadlies: Green With Envy
Envy: Guided by science, Julie and Robert continue their journey through the pleasures and perils of the seven deadly sins. This time the vice of choice is envy, so prepare to discover the neuroscienc...
28 Feb 201234min
