In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Marvel Comics’ "Aliens vs. Avengers" comics and some of the xenomorphic ideas it explores...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Devil You Know, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg paradox, madman theory and the balance of power in our world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Venom (1981)
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe wrestle with their first full-blown snake movie: 1981’s “Venom.” It stars Oliver Reed, Klaus Kinski and a live black mamba snake from the London Zoo. Film historians still debate which was the more difficult actor of the three. (originally published 11/12/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… (originally published 8/20/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Quatermass and the Pit
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 sci-fi horror film “Quatermass and the Pit” starring James Donald, Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley and Julian Glover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.
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