One-Armed Bandits: The Science of Slot Machines

One-Armed Bandits: The Science of Slot Machines

You may call it a slot machine, a fruit machine or a one-armed bandit, but the reality is the same: an algorithmically precise machine designed to drain the human gambler of all his or her earnings. Where did these insidious machines come from? How do they ensorcell us? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the science and psychology of slot machine gambling behavior.

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The Monstrefact Omnibus: Alien

The Monstrefact Omnibus: Alien

In this special omnibus episode of the Monstrefact, enjoy the entire eight-part series on the creatures of the "Alien" universe all in a single package. Listen in as Robert outlines some of the detail...

16 Okt 202449min

From the Vault: The Necromantic Urge, Part 1

From the Vault: The Necromantic Urge, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the historic and psychological origins of necromancy: the ancient practice by which shamans, wizards and sorcerers sought com...

15 Okt 20241h 9min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Psychomania

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Psychomania

How can the British public possibly survive the ravages of youth biker gangs, unholy rites and frog-based necromancy? In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1973 British...

14 Okt 20241h 10min

From the Vault: Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 2

From the Vault: Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 2

Spooky cats are an iconic part of Halloween, so in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Kaibyō: the various strange and supernatural cats found in Jap...

12 Okt 20241h

Weirdhouse Cinema: Son of Frankenstein

Weirdhouse Cinema: Son of Frankenstein

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1939 Universal horror picture “Son of Frankenstein,” starring Boris Karloff, Basil Rathbone, Bela Lugosi and Lionel Atwill.See omn...

11 Okt 20241h 16min

The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 2

The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 2

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the more noteworthy, fascinating and potentially terrifying gods and demons from the religions and myths of the ancient Meso...

10 Okt 202445min

Smart Talks with IBM: Scaling AI With Purpose

Smart Talks with IBM: Scaling AI With Purpose

In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein speaks with Rebecca Finlay, CEO of Partnership on AI, about the importance of advancing AI innovation with openness and ethics at the forefront...

9 Okt 202435min

The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 1

The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 1

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the more noteworthy, fascinating and potentially terrifying gods and demons from the religions and myths of the ancient Meso...

8 Okt 202451min

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