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 Pushkin’s own What’s Your Problem?, sat down with Brian Ryerson, Senior Director of Digital Strategy at the US Tennis Association. They discuss the impact of data on the fan experience, the role that storytelling plays in sports, and how AI has unlocked innovative features, such as AI Commentary and Match Reports. 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://ibm.com/smarttalksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Aug 202433min
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 culture and history surrounding their existence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Aug 202443min
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 08/25/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Aug 20241h 22min
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 themselves in the mysteries of mud. (originally published 07/18/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Aug 202454min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 1
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 Lambert as Lord Rayden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Aug 20241h 12min
Listener Mail: The Neurons Have Fired
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Aug 202457min
The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 6 – The Facehugger
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the facehugger from the “Alien” universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Aug 20246min
The Ninja, Part 4
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Aug 202454min
