The Holy Black Stone of Mecca

The Holy Black Stone of Mecca

The Kaaba marks the geographic center of the Islamic world, and here one finds Al-Hadjar Al-Aswad, the Holy Black Stone of Mecca. Islamic traditions hold that the once white white stone blackened with humanity’s sins, but various scientific theories point to geological and potentially cosmic origins. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the mythic, historical and scientific substance of the Kaaba.

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From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 3

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 3

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 3 of 4, originally published 3/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Mar 202541min

The Monstrefact: Werewolves, Part 1 - Beginnings

The Monstrefact: Werewolves, Part 1 - Beginnings

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert begins a series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 20258min

Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 1

Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 202549min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gorgo

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gorgo

Can London survive the bond between a giant monster and its young? In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1961 British kaiju film “Gorgo,” starring Bill Travers and William Sylvester. (originally published 1/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 20251h 28min

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 2

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 2

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 2 of 4, originally published 3/7/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Mar 202543min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quest (1984)

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quest (1984)

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 Saul and Elaine Bass short film "Quest," a visionary take on human mortality, written by Ray Bradbury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Mar 20251h 11min

Mystery Cults, Part 4

Mystery Cults, Part 4

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Mar 202559min

The Monstrefact Redux: The Salamander

The Monstrefact Redux: The Salamander

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mythical salamander… (originally published 1/17/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Mar 20254min

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