Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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From the Vault: Saint Swithin's Revenge

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2026/08/15

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the legendary saint whose feast day is July 15, the folkloric weather prophecies associated with the day and what modern meteorology has to say about it. (originally published 8/12/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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98:38

Weirdhouse Cinema: Adam and Eve (1983)

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2026/08/14

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 Italian romantic fantasy film “Adam and Eve,” starring Mark Gregory and Andrea Goldman. This 100 percent Biblically accurate film recounts the creation of the first human beings, their ejection from Eden and subsequent encounters with pteranodons and cavemen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:45

The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 4

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2026/08/13

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:48

Animalia Stupendium Revisited: The Giant Clam

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2026/08/12

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 all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the giant clam! (originally published 8/20/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:41

The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 3

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2026/08/11

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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105:25

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate...

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2026/08/10

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 fantasy musical "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," directed by Mel Stuart, written by Roald Dahl and starring Gene Wilder. (originally published 8/15/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:31

From the Vault: The Extreme Maneuverability of...

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2026/08/08

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Carleton University’s Roslyn Dakin about a new study into the biology and physics of high-stakes hummingbird flight. (originally published 6/26/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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111:01

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Bronx Warriors

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2026/08/07

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe descend into the post-apocalyptic hellscape of New York City in Enzo G. Castellari’s 1982 film “1990: The Bronx Warriors,” starring Mark Gregory, Vic Morrow, Fred Williamson and George Eastman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:25

Are We Doomed? with Ben Bradford

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2026/08/06

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Ben Bradford, host of the new NPR Network podcast “Are We Doomed?” to discuss existential threats and finding hope amid the doom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:37

The Monstrefact: Blood Clot Boy

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2026/08/05

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Blood Clot Boy, a heroic monsterslayer from indigenous traditions of the North American prairie…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:36

The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 2

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2026/08/04

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:56

From the Vault: Dinner with King Tut, with Sam Kean

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2026/08/01

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Sam Kean about his new book “Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations.” (originally published 7/3/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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83:53

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms

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2026/07/31

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1953’s “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms,” a pivotal entry in the history of giant monster movies directed by Eugène Lourié and with effects by the legendary Ray Harryhausen. It stars Paul Hibschmid, Paula Raymond and Cecil Kellaway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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71:42

The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 1

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2026/07/30

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:02

Smart Talks with IBM: Trust Needs Proof: Who Really...

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2026/07/29

As AI adoption accelerates and global regulations evolve, digital sovereignty has shifted from policy concept to board-level priority. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down live at VivaTech with IBM’s Ana Paula Assis and AXA CIO Giovanni D’Aniello to explore how organizations can balance innovation, control, trust, and resilience in the age of AI.This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's

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53:29

Listener Mail: The Summer's Out of Reach

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2026/07/28

Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:30

From the Vault: Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan

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2026/07/25

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Tom Lathan, author of “Lost Wonders: 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century.” (originally published 6/19/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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118:51

Weirdhouse Cinema: In the Mouth of Madness

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2026/07/24

In memory of the late, great Sam Neill, Rob and Joe devote this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema to John Carpenter's reality-warping 1994 horror film "In the Mouth of Madness," co-starring Julie Carmen and Jürgen Prochnow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:43

Dog Days and Death Stars, Part 4

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2026/07/23

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the dog days of summer, their connection to a luminous star in the night’s sky and various ideas linking the summer’s hottest days to human and animal behavior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:07

The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Sphinx

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2026/07/22

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Egyptomania-flavored mutant supervillain Sphinx from Marvel comics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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