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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Lift Jan 14, 2022

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe take a ride in Dutch filmmaker Dick Maas’ 1983 killer elevator movie “The Lift.”

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Tumbleweeds, Part 2: Riddles and Radiation Jan 13, 2022

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In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe explore the world of tumbleweeds. While it’s easy to dismiss these amazing plants as overused symbols of the American west, these detachable diaspores are more than meets the eyes.

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The Monstrefact: The Manticore Jan 12, 2022

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary Manticore…

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Tumbleweeds, Part 1: The Wind Witch Jan 11, 2022

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Listener Mail: Time Crabs Jan 10, 2022

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Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...

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From the Vault: The Invention of the Lock & Key Jan 08, 2022

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The lock and key are such a central part of modern life, both technologically and metaphorically, but when and how did this technological advancement take place? In this Invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the ancient history of security technology. (originally published 1/12/2021)

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Son of the White Mare Jan 07, 2022

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe explore Marcell Jankovics’ hallucinogenic animated masterpiece of Hungarian mythology: Fehérlófia, known to English-speaking audiences as “Son of the White Mare.”

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From the Vault: Sinkholes, Part 2 Jan 06, 2022

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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the science and history of sinkholes. How have these impressive geographic features impacted our world, and what can they reveal about the past? (originally published 1/19/2021)

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The Artifact Redux: Edible Currencies Jan 05, 2022

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses money you can eat or drink...

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From the Vault: Sinkholes, Part 1 Jan 04, 2022

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