Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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The Monstrefact: Abhartach, the Irish Vampire Mar 16, 2022

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses what may be the oldest vampire in Western European traditions…

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Finn McCool, Part 1: Mythic Exploits of the Irish Hero Mar 15, 2022

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The Irish mythological hero Finn MacCool is known for many exploits, from the slaying of a great fire monster to the creation of Giant's Causeway. However, he’s also known for his magical thumb, which he could suck on to gain knowledge. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe consider the thumb of knowledge and its relations to other myths and even a little bit of science.

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Listener Mail: Tuesday's Great and Wednesday Too! Mar 14, 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: The Halo, Part 2 Mar 12, 2022

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From glowing rings to flaming sun discs, the halo takes many forms in religious iconography. Why do angels, saints, gods and demigods love standing beneath or in front of these things? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the nature of halos in myth, art and optics. (originally published 3/2/2021)

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Eliminators Mar 11, 2022

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive head first into the 1986 cyborg time-travel adventure film “Eliminators,” which has robots, cavemen, kung-fu and more boat-related combat than you’re probably ready for.

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The Seven Day Week, Part 3 Mar 10, 2022

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Our modern world is bound to the seven day week, but why is this the case? Is there anything in the cosmos or the inner workings of the human body that dictate this arrangement? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the history and invention of the seven day week.

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The Artifact: Death Tripods of Dune Mar 09, 2022

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the death tripods of Dune…

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The Seven Day Week, Part 2 Mar 08, 2022

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Listener Mail: Lousy Smarch Weather Mar 07, 2022