Chakram: Spinning Death in Myth, War & Physics

Chakram: Spinning Death in Myth, War & Physics

It’s easy to assume that spinning, ring-shaped blades are weapons best left to Hindu gods and TV warrior princesses. But long before humans invented the peaceful Aerobie, ancient Indian warriors unleashed spinning chakram against their enemies -- and Sikh warriors continued to use them in combat up into the 19th century. Join Robert and Christian as they explore the mythic power, military history and aerodynamics of this marvelous flying halo.

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Bat

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Bat

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1940 American horror film “The Devil Bat,” starring Bela Lugosi and Suzanne Kaaren. Watch out, because giant bats are coming for y...

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From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1

From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other ...

21 Jun 20251h 4min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

Weirdhouse Cinema: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into Akira Kurosawa’s gorgeous and surreal 1990 anthology film, "Dreams."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan

Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Tom Lathan, author of “Lost Wonders: 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Monstrefact Redux: The Flight of Dragons

The Monstrefact Redux: The Flight of Dragons

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a curious proposed method of dragon flight proposed by author Peter Dickinson in the 1979 book “The Flight of Dragons.” (originally...

19 Jun 20254min

STBYM Listener Mail: Bringer of Jollity

STBYM Listener Mail: Bringer of Jollity

Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Jun 202543min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Black Lizard (1968)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Black Lizard (1968)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Kinji Fukasaku’s weird 1968 super-criminal romp “Black Lizard,” starring Japanese drag queen Akihiro Miwa, based on the novel by Edoga...

16 Jun 20251h 7min

From the Vault: The Well-Connected Animal, with Lee Alan Dugatkin

From the Vault: The Well-Connected Animal, with Lee Alan Dugatkin

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with evolutionary biologist and historian of science Lee Alan Dugatkin about his new book “The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks a...

14 Jun 202551min

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