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Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 6min

Holiday Inventions 3: Goblet of Eggnog

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 14, 2022 • 4min

The Monstrefact: The Hooden Horse of Kent

In this special holiday episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hoden or Hooden Horse of British winter ritual… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 13, 2022 • 59min

Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 2

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 12, 2022 • 21min

Listener Mail: Santa Laughing Spreads His Wings

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 10, 2022 • 1h 1min

From the Vault: Tumbleweeds, Part 1

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 01/11/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 20min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Gremlins 2

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1990’s “Gremlins 2: The New Batch.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 8, 2022 • 57min

Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 1

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 7, 2022 • 6min

The Monstrefact: Mumm-Ra the Ever Living

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Mumm-Ra the Ever Living…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 6, 2022 • 46min

Of Ice and Men, with Fred Hogge

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author Fred Hogge about his new book “Of Ice and Men: How We’ve Used Cold to Transform Humanity,” covering everything from cocktail ice to the ancient history of ice houses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 27min

Listener Mail: The Locked Groove

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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