The Nature of Heroism
Heroes permeate our culture, from mythic archetypes and pop-culture superheroes to real-life humans who risk their lives for others. But from where does heroism emerge? Robert and Christian explore th...
15 Dec 20161h 9min
Euphemisms: Linguistic Transmutation
Sure, euphemisms allow us to talk about something unpleasant or taboo without actually invoking the dreaded word or words -- but what else is going on? In this episode of the Stuff to Blow your Mind p...
13 Dec 20161h 18min
Artes Mathematicall: The Diviner John Dee
Elizabethan scholar Dr. John Dee was one of the most learned men of the 16th century, applying his intense mathematical intellect to matters scientific, political, alchemical and occult. He advised Qu...
8 Dec 201643min
Artes Mathematicall: The Conjurer John Dee
Elizabethan scholar Dr. John Dee was one of the most learned men of the 16th century, applying his intense mathematical intellect to matters scientific, political, alchemical and occult. He advised Qu...
6 Dec 20161h 3min
Listener Mail VII: Fill Your Ears
It's listener mail time again! Join Robert, Joe and Christian for listener feedback on combat drugs, only child syndrome, technology without fire, ghost marriage, forensics and more. Plus Karnie the M...
1 Dec 20161h 3min
The Creep
You've all witnessed and been witnessed by the Creep, but what attributes compose this unsettling character? Why do we fear the creep and what, indeed, are we to make of the Creep in the mirror? Join ...
29 Nov 20161h 14min
To The Escape Pod!
Ever wanted to climb into the safe, metal womb of an escape pod and blast yourself free of this doomed vessel called life? Sure you have, but in the meantime consider some of the real-life air, space ...
24 Nov 20161h 34min
Is social media driving us insane?
If our collective social, cultural and political angst may be compared to a fire, then social media often seems the kiln that contains it. But are resources such as FaceBook and Twitter mere vessels f...
22 Nov 20161h 29min
