Stuff To Blow Your Mind

The hosts discuss the reptilian residents of the Galapagos, including the largest extant tortoise species and the only marine iguana. They talk about encountering magnificent tortoises, the cruel treatment of tortoises on ships, and efforts to protect them. They also explore the challenges and adaptations of Galapagos tortoises and the unique cactus and tortoise relationship in the islands.

In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy the first four episodes concerning monsters from the DC universe: Killer Croc, Swamp Thing, Doomsday and Mister Mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic 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. (originally published 12/08/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert is joined by Rusty Needle’s Record Club host Seth Nicholas Johnson for a discussion of various means of secreting information into audio, from backmasking and locked grooves to examples from the digital age of music. (originally published 12/01/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Hong Kong wuxia film “The Butterfly Murders,” directed by Tsui Hark. The film certainly delivers on killer butterflies, but it’s also a moody gothic castle film, an action-packed showstopper and a bit of a slasher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the moral coding and symbolism of crossbows in movies. Explore the portrayal of crossbows in films and folklore, challenging the common perception of them as villainous weapons. Learn about the invention and types of crossbows, including the Chinese repeating crossbow. Dive into the presence of crossbows in Dungeons and Dragons and the use of zirka wood as building material.

Dr. Darío Gil, Senior VP and Director of Research at IBM, joins Malcolm Gladwell to discuss the evolution of AI and its practical uses. They explore the impact of generative AI on education, the film industry, and different industries. The conversation covers challenges in implementing AI in education, long-term contracts in a changing technological landscape, and the future potential of AI in society.

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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