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The Artifact: The Theropod Gap May 26, 2021

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Joe looks at an intriguing question about missing carnivorous dinosaurs.

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Aniconism, Images and the Divine: Part 1 May 25, 2021

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Examples of aniconism -- the avoidance of images or idols -- can be found across multiple religions But what does it DO? What does it mean to employ religious icons or to avoid them in the contemplation of supernatural or natural objects and beings? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe look for answers.

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Listener Mail: Sole Survivor May 24, 2021

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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: Subterrenes May 22, 2021

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The notion of a subterrene, or underground drilling vehicle, is well established within the realm of science fiction, but what are the real-world possibilities for vehicles that drill or melt their way through the subterranean world. Robert and Joe explore in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind… (Originally published 6/4/2020)

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Trancers II May 21, 2021

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It’s sequel time once more on Weirdhouse Cinema! Join Rob and Joe as they jump right into Charles Band’s 1991 sequel to Trancers, starring Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt and the always villainous Richard Lynch. Jack Deth contends with psychic zombies, various wives and the not-so-rigorous rules of time travel.

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Comfort in the Box: Human Edition May 20, 2021

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Why do cats like to sit in boxes? Why did humans use box-beds and are enclosed wooden beds really making a comeback? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe explore the mystery of the box.

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The Artifact: Edible Currencies May 19, 2021

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

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Comfort in the Box: Cat Edition May 18, 2021

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Listener Mail: Princes of the Universe May 17, 2021

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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: Invention of the Book, Part 2 May 15, 2021

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Books are one of humanity’s greatest inventions, but where do they come from? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe explore the history of book technology, from ancient clay tablets and papyrus scrolls to the codex and beyond. (Originally published 5/28/2020)

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