Artificial Gravity: Cosmic Wheels and Hurtling Towers

Artificial Gravity: Cosmic Wheels and Hurtling Towers

Humans are creatures of gravity. We’re born into it. Life as we know it evolved to thrive in it. So what’s a gravitational organism to do in the low-gravity and zero-gravity expanses beyond Earth? You can’t bring it with you, but scientists have cooked up a few different schemes to replicate its effects. Join Robert and Joe for a full exploration in this episode of the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast.

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From the Vault: Mud, Part 2

From the Vault: Mud, Part 2

What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this classic four-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rob and Joe immerse themselves in the mysteries of mud. (originally published 07/11/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jul 202455min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Hercules in the Haunted World

Weirdhouse Cinema: Hercules in the Haunted World

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the colorful filmography of Mario Bava for a rare peplum horror movie. It’s 1961’s “Hercules in the Haunted World,” starring Reg Park, Christopher Lee and Leonora Ruffo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Jul 20241h 20min

The Ninja, Part 1

The Ninja, Part 1

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Jul 202451min

The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 4 - The Neomorph

The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 4 - The Neomorph

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the deadly neomorphs of the “Alien” universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Jul 20246min

Hair on Fire, Part 2

Hair on Fire, Part 2

In this two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a discussion of everything from pirates and barbecue mishaps to Latin literature and science fiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Jul 202443min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Clash of the Titans (1981)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Clash of the Titans (1981)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1981 Ray Harryhausen stop-motion epic “Clash of the Titans,” which also happens to star a bunch of notable human actors as well. (originally published 03/10/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Jul 20241h 24min

From the Vault: Mud, Part 1

From the Vault: Mud, Part 1

What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this classic four-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rob and Joe immerse themselves in the mysteries of mud. (originally published 07/06/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Jul 202446min

Weirdhouse Cinema: It! The Terror from Beyond Space

Weirdhouse Cinema: It! The Terror from Beyond Space

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1958 space horror film “It! The Terror from Beyond Space,” considered one of several key influences on the 1979 classic “Alien.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Jul 20241h 24min

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