Frankenstein: 200 Years of Scientific Dread

Frankenstein: 200 Years of Scientific Dread

Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein” has terrified the world for nearly two centuries, thanks to countless adaptations and the timeless nature of the 1816 text. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Christian discuss the modern world that this science-fiction horror classic emerged from and the dark shadow it continues to cast over scientific endeavor.

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Invention Playlist II: Roads

Invention Playlist II: Roads

Robert and Joe explore the origins and impact of roads... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Mai 202031min

Invention Playlist II: The Saxophone

Invention Playlist II: The Saxophone

Robert and Joe explore the origins and impact of the saxophone... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Mai 202056min

Invention Playlist II: Toothpaste

Invention Playlist II: Toothpaste

Robert and Joe explore the origins and impact of toothpaste... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Mai 202051min

The Head of Medusa, Part 2

The Head of Medusa, Part 2

We all know snake-haired Medusa, the gorgon of Greek myth whose very gaze turns mortals and titans alike to stone. But where does this iconic monster come from and why has she lingered so very long in...

30 Apr 20201h 9min

The Head of Medusa, Part 1

The Head of Medusa, Part 1

We all know snake-haired Medusa, the gorgon of Greek myth whose very gaze turns mortals and titans alike to stone. But where does this iconic monster come from and why has she lingered so very long in...

28 Apr 202057min

From the Vault: Flatus Ex Machina, Part 2

From the Vault: Flatus Ex Machina, Part 2

Why is it so hilarious when robots and artificial intelligence fail? What does it reveal about comedy itself and our technological anxiety? Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore in this Stuff to Blow ...

25 Apr 202041min

STBYM Halftober Monsterfest Playlist, Episode 10: Giant Spider Meal

STBYM Halftober Monsterfest Playlist, Episode 10: Giant Spider Meal

At least giant spiders are not trying to eat us. Right? Right? Let's close out Halftober Monsterfest with 2016's episode about what it would be like to be eaten by a giant spider. Learn more about yo...

24 Apr 20201h 8min

STBYM Halftober Monsterfest Playlist, Episode 9: Mindflayers

STBYM Halftober Monsterfest Playlist, Episode 9: Mindflayers

Demogorgon wasn't enough for you? Fine. Here's our 2016 episode on Dungeons and Dragons' fantastic mindflayer monster and how it matches up with the natural world. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

24 Apr 20201h 12min

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