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: Night of the Comet

Weirdhouse Cinema: Night of the Comet

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 science fiction comedy horror film”Night of the Comet,” directed by Thom Eberhardt and starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney and Robert Beltran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Des 20251h 25min

Errors in Gift Giving

Errors in Gift Giving

In this special holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of bad christmas gift giving – and receiving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Des 20251h 12min

The Monstrefact Redux: The Afanc

The Monstrefact Redux: The Afanc

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Afanc of Welsh tradition… (originaly published 12/4/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Des 20253min

Blubber, Part 2

Blubber, Part 2

In this two-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of blubber and some of the ideas surrounding cetacean insulation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Des 202551min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Innerspace

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Innerspace

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, guest-host David Striepe of the Talkin' Tofu podcast returns to chat with Rob about the 1987 miniaturization film “Innerspace,” directed by Joe Dante and starring Dennis Quaid, Martin Short and Meg Ryan. (originally published 1/3/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Des 20251h 29min

From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 2

From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into the powerful resonance of the fireplace and hearthstone in human culture, psychology and myth. (part 2 of 2, originally published 12/19/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Des 202554min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus, the Movie

Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus, the Movie

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1985’s “Santa Claus: The Movie,” starring Dudley Moore as an elf, John Lithgow as a scheming tycoon and David Huddleston – the Big Lebowski himself – as Santa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Des 20251h 25min

Blubber, Part 1

Blubber, Part 1

In this two-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of blubber and some of the ideas surrounding cetacean insulation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Des 202559min

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