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From the Vault: Do Ants Make Traps? Dec 29, 2022

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The trap is insidious. But of course it is. It was designed and executed… by ants? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, the ant wars continue as Robert and Joe explore some of the possibility that a few formidable Formicidae species actually lay traps. (originally published 1/20/2022)."

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The Monstrefact Redux: The Manticore Dec 28, 2022

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

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The Origins of Games Workshop, with Sir Ian Livingstone Dec 27, 2022

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Sir Ian Livingstone, co-founder of Games Workshop and co-author of the Fighting Fantasy gamebook series with Steve Jackson, about their new book ““Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop.”

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More Monstrous Correspondences with Dr. Anton Jessup Dec 26, 2022

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In this special holiday edition of Listener Mail, Dr. Anton Jessup takes a break from his experiments to read some of the listener and viewer mail that has accumulated in the university basement over the last four years.

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From the Vault: A Major Award Dec 24, 2022

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The 1983 holiday film “A Christmas Story” warned us of the dangers associated with BB guns, bar soap and frozen flag poles – but it also introduced us to the Old Man’s prized leg lamp. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the deep, ancient and occult history of lamps and other objects shaped in the likeness of a human leg or foot.

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Morozko (aka Jack Frost) Dec 23, 2022

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This week on Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1960s Russian fairy tale spectacular “Morozko,” better known to many fans as “Jack Frost.” It’s a tale of love, evil stepmothers, mushroom wizards, animal transformations, Baba Yaga and of course the Russian personification of winter, Morozko or Ded Moroz.

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Bloodbeat Dec 22, 2022

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider their first holiday horror film selection: 1983’s “Bloodbeat.” Filmed in Wisconsin, the film explores the complexity of holiday family time, while also wondering what might happen if mom had to battle a Samurai ghost with her psychic powers. Plus, Rob and Joe will discuss holiday horror films in general. (originally published 12/10/2021)

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Monstrefact Redux: The Kallikantzaros Dec 21, 2022

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a holiday monster...

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From the Vault: Daniel Whiteson, Time Traveler Dec 20, 2022

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe welcome back Daniel Whiteson, particle physicist and co-host of Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe. Tune in for a discussion of time travel, wormholes and more that will actually transport you roughly an hour into the future. Plus Daniel will discuss the new book "Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe." (Originally published 12/09/2021)

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Holiday Break! Dec 19, 2022

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We're on holiday break this week!

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