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The Dad Joke Mar 18, 2021

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We all know a “dad joke” when we hear one, but what exactly qualifies as a dad joke and what does it reveal about parenthood, childhood learning and comedy itself? Robert and Joe explore in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind.

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The Artifact: The Corleck Head Mar 17, 2021

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses a fascinating Celtic artifact...

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The Nile Inundation: Gods, Water and Life Mar 16, 2021

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The annual inundation of the Nile was vital to the Ancient Egyptians, and therefore factored heavily into their mythology. Join Robert and Joe as they discuss flood waters, the origins of life and the Egyptian pantheon.

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Listener Mail: Mirages and More Mar 15, 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: Biology of the Hobbit Mar 13, 2021

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Not to question the wisdom of Gandalf the Grey, but a hobbit might seem like a poor choice for a continent-sprawling journey to rid the world of evil. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return to the science of Middle Earth with a look at scientific breakdowns of hobbit diet, hobbit physiology and hobbit vitamin requirements. (Originally published 3/10/2020)

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dr. Cyclops Mar 12, 2021

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider yet another mad scientist in the form of Dr. Thorkel from 1940’s “Dr. Cyclops.” Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack of “King Kong” fame, it’s a special effects spectacle full of miniaturized people and animals.

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The Invention of the Spoon, Part 2 Mar 11, 2021

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It’s time for another invention-based episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. In this episode, Robert and Joe discuss a very old invention that we can scarcely imagine life without: the spoon.

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The Artifact: Glass Like Dough Mar 10, 2021

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Joe discusses the legend of a lost recipe for glass that could bend without breaking.

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The Invention of the Spoon, Part 1 Mar 09, 2021

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It’s time for another invention-based episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. In this episode, Robert and Joe discuss a very old invention that we can scarcely imagine life without: the spoon.

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Listener Mail: Humbaba's Seven Terrors Mar 08, 2021

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