The Secret Intellect of Animals, Part 1

The Secret Intellect of Animals, Part 1

In the 18th century, David Hume wrote that “no truth appears to me more evident than that beasts are endow’d with thought and reason as well as men.” Yet animal cognition has remained a controversial subject in science ever since. In the first of two episodes, Christian and Joe discuss the work of Dutch-American primatologist Frans de Waal, and ask the question of not just whether animals are smarter than we understand, but why the evidence of animal cognition is often so difficult for we humans to grasp.

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The Beast Wore an Apron, Part 1

The Beast Wore an Apron, Part 1

Are there any animals other than humans that cook their food? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of non-human animal meal preparation. Bon appétit! Learn mor...

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Listener Mail: Green Stamps

Listener Mail: Green Stamps

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/lis...

21 Mar 202223min

From the Vault: The Sargasso Sea

From the Vault: The Sargasso Sea

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the sargassum seaweed and the many strange and amazing organisms that call it home. (originally published 4/29/2021) Learn m...

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Beastmaster 2

Weirdhouse Cinema: Beastmaster 2

This week on Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into “Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time,” a 1991 sequel full of loincloths, green magic, animal hijinks and a lethal dose of goofy one-liners. ...

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Finn McCool, Part 2: The Thumb of Knowledge

Finn McCool, Part 2: The Thumb of Knowledge

The Irish mythological hero Finn MacCool is known for many exploits, from the slaying of a great fire monster to the creation of Giant's Causeway. However, he’s also known for his magical thumb, which...

17 Mar 202241min

The Monstrefact: Abhartach, the Irish Vampire

The Monstrefact: Abhartach, the Irish Vampire

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses what may be the oldest vampire in Western European traditions… Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee...

16 Mar 20224min

Finn McCool, Part 1: Mythic Exploits of the Irish Hero

Finn McCool, Part 1: Mythic Exploits of the Irish Hero

The Irish mythological hero Finn MacCool is known for many exploits, from the slaying of a great fire monster to the creation of Giant's Causeway. However, he’s also known for his magical thumb, which...

15 Mar 202238min

Listener Mail: Tuesday's Great and Wednesday Too!

Listener Mail: Tuesday's Great and Wednesday Too!

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/lis...

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