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The Monstrefact Omnibus: The Werewolf May 27, 2026

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In this classic omnibus edition of The Monstrefact, join Robert for all five episodes of his recent look at the werewolf of myth, legend and media – from prehistoric wolf interactions and the ancient world to modern media incarnations of lycanthropy. Draw blood… (originally published 6/11/2025)

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From the Vault: You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 1 May 26, 2026

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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. (part 1 of 3) (originally published 5/15/2025)

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Wicker Man (1973) - Part 1 May 25, 2026

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer and starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. (Part 1 of 2) (originally published 5/2/2025)

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From the Vault: The Invention of Ice Skating May 23, 2026

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In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the origins and physics of skating on ice. (originally published 5/29/2025)

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Viy (1967) May 22, 2026

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 Soviet folk horror film "Viy," based on the story by Nikolai Gogol.

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The Science of Rumination, with Donna Jackson Nakazawa May 21, 2026

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with science writer Donna Jackson Nakazawa about her new book "Mind Drama: The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist."

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The Monstrefact: The Hammerpedes of “Prometheus” May 20, 2026

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the serpentine hammerpedes from 2012 film “Prometheus.”

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Way of the Sith, Continued: Palp Facts May 19, 2026

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their Sith-related discussions from Star Wars Week...

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mothra vs. Godzilla May 18, 2026

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of kaiju with 1964’s “Mothra vs. Godzilla,” directed by Ishirō Honda. (originally published 5/23/2025)

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From the Vault: The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 2 May 16, 2026

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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out… (part 2 of 2) (originally published 5/13/2025)

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