The Monstrefact Redux: Hortus the Rotting Mermaid
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mermaid Hortus as described and illustrated in the book “Dr. C. Lillefisk's Sirenology” by Jana Heidersdorf. (originally published 1/15/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Nov 20255min
From the Vaults: A Case of the Urine Sweats
In this classic 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… (originally published 11/19/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Nov 202552min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hanuman vs. 7 Ultraman
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider the 1974 Thai co-production "Hanuman vs. & Ultraman," in which the hindu god Hanuman teams up with the Ultra Seven to defeat evil monsters and dastardly human plots. (originally published 5/28/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Nov 20251h 2min
From the Vault: Sacred Trees of the World
In this classic 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. (originally published 11/14/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Nov 202551min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Future Kick
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1991 cyberpunk action movie “Future Kick,” starring Don 'The Dragon' Wilson, Meg Foster and Chris Penn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Nov 20251h 59min
Licking, Part 2
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Nov 202554min
Smart Talks with IBM: Unlocking Our Quantum Future
Malcolm Gladwell heads to San Francisco Tech Week to talk with IBM’s new Director of Research Jay Gambetta in front of a live audience. They discuss IBM’s plans to scale quantum computing power, the groundbreaking experiments already underway, and what impact these new computers could have on chemistry, medicine, and even finance. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. Visit us at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Nov 202553min
Licking, Part 1
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Nov 20251h 13min
