Topsy Rides the Lighting

Topsy Rides the Lighting

What do Edison, Tesla and an unfortunate elephant named Topsy have in common? They were all involved in "The War of Currents," an ongoing battle over the standardization of electricity. Tune in and learn more about Topsy's fate in this episode.

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The Monstrefact: Aliens vs. Avengers

The Monstrefact: Aliens vs. Avengers

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Marvel Comics’ "Aliens vs. Avengers" comics and some of the xenomorphic ideas it explores...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

27 Aug 20255min

The Devil You Know, Part 1

The Devil You Know, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg parad...

26 Aug 202551min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Venom (1981)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Venom (1981)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe wrestle with their first full-blown snake movie: 1981’s “Venom.” It stars Oliver Reed, Klaus Kinski and a live black mamba snake from the Lond...

25 Aug 20251h 16min

From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1

From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depe...

23 Aug 202540min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quatermass and the Pit

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quatermass and the Pit

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 sci-fi horror film “Quatermass and the Pit” starring James Donald, Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley and Julian Glover.See omnystudio.com/...

22 Aug 20251h 35min

The Wallace Line, Part 2

The Wallace Line, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and the British naturalist it was named for, Alfred Rus...

21 Aug 202545min

Animalia Stupendium: The Giant Clam

Animalia Stupendium: The Giant Clam

Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with al...

20 Aug 20258min

The Wallace Line, Part 1

The Wallace Line, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and the British naturalist it was named for, Alfred Rus...

19 Aug 202554min

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