Human Lightning Rods

Human Lightning Rods

Human Lightning Rods: Some folk claim to attract undue attention from electrical storms. Some even insist it's hereditary. But what does science have to say about individuals who incur the wrath of Thor upwards of six or seven times? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie explore the world of human lightning strikes.

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From the Vault: Oil and Troubled Water, Part 1

From the Vault: Oil and Troubled Water, Part 1

The interaction between oil and water has fascinated us since ancient times, and it has factored into practices as diverse as divination rituals and attempts to calm turbulent waters at sea with storm...

17 Aug 202444min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 2

Weirdhouse Cinema: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 2

In this Weirdhouse Cinema two-parter, Rob and Joe enter the arena to discuss the 1995 video game adaptation “Mortal Kombat,” directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and featuring show favorite Christopher Lam...

16 Aug 20241h 25min

Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 2

Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability to squirt blood from their eyes – as well as some cul...

15 Aug 202447min

The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 7 – The Xenomorph

The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 7 – The Xenomorph

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the perfect organism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Aug 20246min

Smart Talks with IBM: An AI advantage for the US Open

Smart Talks with IBM: An AI advantage for the US Open

As AI technology progresses, its impact on our daily lives—including how we consume our favorite sports— will grow alongside it. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein, host of Pushk...

14 Aug 202433min

Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 1

Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability to squirt blood from their eyes – as well as some cul...

13 Aug 202443min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the weird, wild world of Coffin Joe with the 1967 Brazilian horror film “This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse.” (originally published 08/2...

12 Aug 20241h 22min

From the Vault: Mud, Part 4

From the Vault: Mud, Part 4

What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this classic four-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rob and Joe immerse themselve...

10 Aug 202454min

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