The Science of Dune: Technology

The Science of Dune: Technology

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Frank Herbert's "Dune," the game-changing 1965 sci-fi novel full of space-age feudalistic intrigue, rampaging sandworms and prescient mind drugs on a desert world. Even today, the work resonates with scientific wonder and philosophical intrigue, so join Robert and Joe for a two-part exploration of the science of "Dune." First up, consider the real-life possibilities of water-recycling stillsuits, the Holtzman Effect and the war against thinking machines.

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Mystery Cults, Part 1

Mystery Cults, Part 1

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.

27 Feb 202545min

The Monstrefact: Count Orlok

The Monstrefact: Count Orlok

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous villain from the 2024 film “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Feb 20255min

STBYM Listener Mail: Translucent Black Capes

STBYM Listener Mail: Translucent Black Capes

Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Feb 202540min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Green Slime

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Green Slime

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1968’s “The Green Slime,” a surprisingly procedural sci-fi film full of rubbery monsters, serious men, model rockets and more than a little bit of green slime. (originally published 08/18/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Feb 20251h 24min

From the Vault: Strange Ice, Part 1

From the Vault: Strange Ice, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form. (originally published 1/30/2024, part 1 of 2)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Feb 202546min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Viewing

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Viewing

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Panos Cosmatos’ “The Viewing,'' a delightfully psychotronic 2022 short film featured on Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. There's no smoking in the Obelisk Chamber. (originally published 08/11/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Feb 20251h 10min

From the Vault: The Illusion of Control, Part 3

From the Vault: The Illusion of Control, Part 3

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implications for everything from gambling and paranormal beliefs to our movements through everyday life. (originally published 2/13/2024, part 3 of 3)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Feb 202555min

The Monstrefact Redux: Aliens of the Planet of Doubt

The Monstrefact Redux: Aliens of the Planet of Doubt

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a fictional denizen of the planet Uranus, as brought to life in Stanley G. Weinbaum’s 1935 short story “The Planet of Doubt.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Feb 20256min

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