Stuff To Blow Your Mind

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form -- as well as some other STBYM angles on ice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the mighty mantis shrimp! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and prepare to listen with your favorite cup… (originally published 02/07/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the 1962 film 'The Magic Sword', exploring its special effects, performances of the actors, and the career of Estelle Winwood. They also delve into the magical fairy abduction, conflicts and princesses in peril, operation of the villain, knights and confrontations, cursed journey and disappearing comrades, and the creepy encounter in the cave. The episode concludes with the discussion on the film's conclusion, Sibil's rise to power, and recommendations for weird films.

This podcast explores the history and myths surrounding diamonds, including the belief that they were formed from coal. It also discusses diamond implants, their media coverage, and parallels with ancient body modification practices. Additionally, it explores the transition of diamonds from ancient jewelry to dental work, as well as the use of diamond-based coatings in medical implants.

In this episode, Robert discusses the monstrous killer from Inuit traditions whose name translates to 'One Who Drills.' Learn about the traditions of the Inuit in the Eastern Hudson Bay Region, including the story of Yakutzayuk, a monster who terrorized the people. Discover the tools used by the Inuit and explore the intriguing possibility of dental and cranial drilling practices.

Explore historical interpretations of diamonds from divine tears to potent medicine. Can diamonds be burned? Delve into alien visitation and Dennis Hopper as an extraterrestrial ambassador. Ancient concepts and debates about diamonds in Greece and Rome. Ancient uses of diamonds in China and the Silk Road. Discover the connection between diamonds, bioluminescence, and glowing phenomenon. Explore diamonds in meteorites and the unique hexagonal diamond Lomsdaleite.

This episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema features listener mail discussing topics such as vacancy chains in hermit crabs and kidney transplants, the connotation of bow ties, personal connections to film locations, childhood trauma from 'The Magic Sword', and film recommendations.