The Science of H.P. Lovecraft

The Science of H.P. Lovecraft

Legendary weird fiction author H.P. Lovecraft revolutionized our understanding of supernatural horror in the early 20th century, but he was also a science writer and lived in a time of tremendous scientific advancement and global war. Join Robert and Julie as they chat with S.T. Joshi about the science of H.P. Lovecraft's fiction and how it influenced popular culture. Plus, hear from a few HowStuffWorks podcast personalities on their own favorite Lovecraft tales.

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Urohidrosis: A Case of the Urine Sweats

Urohidrosis: A Case of the Urine Sweats

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss urohidrosis: the avian habit of urinating and/or defecating onto the scaly parts of one’s own legs. Find out what it’s all about…See ...

19 Nov 202451min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Return to Oz

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Return to Oz

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the magical world of Oz – not the 1939 version, but the dark fantasy stylings of 1985’s “Return to Oz,” featuring electrotherapy,...

18 Nov 20241h 19min

From the Vault: The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank

From the Vault: The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses big questions, fears and possibilities concerning extraterrestrial life with astrophysicist Adam Frank, author of “The Little Book ...

16 Nov 202443min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Face Behind the Mask

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Face Behind the Mask

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate Noirvember with a viewing of the 1941 Robert Florey crime film “The Face Behind the Mask,” starring the legendary Peter Lorre. See omnystudi...

15 Nov 20241h 19min

Sacred Trees of the World

Sacred Trees of the World

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the various sacred trees of the world, including the giant sequoias of North America and the ‘Ōhi‘a Lehua of Hawaii. See omny...

14 Nov 202450min

The Artifact: Roman Dodecahedrons

The Artifact: Roman Dodecahedrons

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the mysterious Roman dodecahedra… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Nov 20245min

The Edge of Sentience, with Jonathan Birch

The Edge of Sentience, with Jonathan Birch

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Jonathan Birch about his new book “The Edge of Sentience: Risk and Precaution in Humans, Other Animals, and AI.”See omnystudio.com/listene...

12 Nov 202433min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Ship of Monsters

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Ship of Monsters

Are you ready for a 1960 Mexican sci-fi comedy involving multiple alien monsters, space vampires, interplanetary politics and several música norteña songs? Also a robot falls in love with a jukebox. R...

11 Nov 202458min

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