From the Vault: The 99% Invisible World, with Roman Mars
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Roman Mars, host of the podcast "99% Invisible" about design, podcasting and life in the created world. Plus, they discuss the 2020 book “The 99% Invisible City” by Mars and his co-author Kurt Kohlstedt. (originally published 01/31/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Dec 202336min
The Nutcracker
The decorative holiday nutcracker has become a staple of holiday decor and it also constitutes a specialized tool, so in this Christmas themed invention episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the gadget’s European history, its analogs in other cultures and the general history of humans and other animals cracking nuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Dec 202345min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus (1959)
In this special holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1959 Mexican Christmas movie “Santa Claus,” also known as “Santa Claus vs. the Devil.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Dec 20231h 15min
The Monstrefact: Of Knots and Monsters
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the relationship between knots and monsters… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Dec 20233min
The Rat King
The nightmare vision of black rats tangled by the tail continues to intrigue and revolt us, but what is its origin? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the sewers of history to seek answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Dec 20231h 2min
Listener Mail: Crockett's Theme
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.
11 Dec 202325min
From the Vault: The Origins of Games Workshop, with Sir Ian Livingstone
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Sir Ian Livingstone, co-founder of Games Workshop and co-author of the Fighting Fantasy gamebook series with Steve Jackson, about their new book ““Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop.” (originally published 12/27/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Dec 202341min
Weirdhouse Cinema: I Come in Peace
Christmas is a time for comfort and joy, sure, but it’s also a time for holiday-themed action films and drug-dealing space giants. In this holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1990 sci-fi film “I Come in Peace '' starring Dolph Lundgren, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley and Matthias Hues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Dec 20231h 28min
