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From the Vault: Tumbleweeds, Part 2 Dec 17, 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. (originally published 01/13/2022)

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Dec 16, 2022

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In this holiday edition of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1964’s Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Can Santa Claus teach the young of Mars how to be children again?

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Holiday Inventions 3: Goblet of Eggnog Dec 15, 2022

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In this special holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history and invention of the eggnog, how it became such an iconic holiday beverage and some curious historic goblets associated with the consumption of this rich, milky draught.

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The Monstrefact: The Hooden Horse of Kent Dec 14, 2022

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In this special holiday episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hoden or Hooden Horse of British winter ritual…

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Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 2 Dec 13, 2022

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the most famous reptilian residents of the Galapagos archipelago, including the world’s largest extant tortoise species and the world’s only marine iguana.

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Listener Mail: Santa Laughing Spreads His Wings Dec 12, 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: Tumbleweeds, Part 1 Dec 10, 2022

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Gremlins 2 Dec 09, 2022

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1990’s “Gremlins 2: The New Batch.”

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