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. (originall…

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1976’s “Rock'n'Roll Wolf,” also known as “Mama.” It’s a Romanian–Soviet–French co-production and a live-action adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale “The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

In today’s special holiday episode, Rob and Joe once more turn their minds to Christmas trees – but not the ones you’ll find in living rooms and department stores. No, for these Christmas trees, they’ll be considering natural organisms in the watery depths of Earths’ oceans… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with Christina Montgomery, Chief Privacy and Trust Officer at IBM. They chat about AI regulation, what compliance means in the AI age, and why tra…

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their look at sacred trees of the world with a look at lightning-struck trees in European traditions, as well as the sacred rowan tree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

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 classic 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. (originally published 12/08/202…

The nightmare vision of black rats tangled by the tail continues to intrigue and revolt us, but what is its origin? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the sewers of history to seek answers. (originally published 12/12/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 grindhouse mainstay “Shogun Assassin,” a western release compiled from the first two “Lone Wolf and Cub” films by Kenji Misumi, highlighting its sizzling action with added electronic score and captivating narration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Daniel Whiteson, co-host of the new podcast "Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe" returns to the show to chat with Robert about physics, the universe and humanity's place in it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Afanc of Welsh tradition… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

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.由iHeartPodcasts

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the phantasmagorical world of Mario Bava with the stylish 1968 crime thriller “Danger: Diabolik,” starring John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell. (originally published 09/08/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. (Part 4 of 4, originally published 12/07/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the cinematic mausoleum to discuss the dreamlike terror of 1979’s “Phantasm.” (Originally published 09/30/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. (Part 3 of 4, originally published 12/05/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

In this classic omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy all four episodes concerning the chaos daemons of Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe: Khorne, Tzeentch, Nurgle and Slaanesh. (originally published 08/23/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. (Part 2 of 4, originally published 11/30/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Hong Kong wuxia film “The Butterfly Murders,” directed by Tsui Hark. The film certainly delivers on killer butterflies, but it’s also a moody gothic castle film, an action-packed showstopper and a bit of a slasher. (originally published 11/17/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. (Part 1 of 4, originally published 11/28/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

Grab your drug bazooka! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the wild world of euro-kaiju films with the 1961/1962 Danish/American co-production “Reptilicus.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe prepare us for the holiday feasts ahead with a discussion of such monstrous dishes as the Cockentrice, the Turducken and other historic culinary indulgences – as well related monsters that you might accidentally order at a medieval feast. Bon appétit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the undead mummies of horror cinema and where they emerge from in modern Egyptomania… (originally published 10/25/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

In this 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… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the magical world of Oz – not the 1939 version, but the dark fantasy stylings of 1985’s “Return to Oz,” featuring electrotherapy, nightmarish wheelers and other strange delights. (originally published 08/19/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses big questions, fears and possibilities concerning extraterrestrial life with astrophysicist Adam Frank, author of “The Little Book of Aliens.” (originally published 11/02/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcasts