Yesterday

BrainStuff Classics: How Does Samhain Work?

Samhain is a pagan holiday -- celebrated between the fall equinox and winter solstice -- that helped form modern, secular Halloween celebrations. Learn about Samhain in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holid ... Show More

6m 13s

Oct 30

What Really Happened at the 'Amityville Horror' House?

After a tragic set of murders in 1974, the next residents at a grand old house in Amityville, New York, claimed the home was demonically haunted. Their story spawned a horror sensation. But was the whole thing a money-making hoax? Did the murderer really hear voices there? Learn ... Show More

14m 8s

Oct 28

How Is Chocolate Made?

From the seed of a tropical tree to creamy candies, it takes a lot of science to turn cacao into chocolate. Learn how cacao is farmed, fermented, and processed into cocoa products -- plus its history as a drink for 3,000 years -- in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this ar ... Show More

13m 56s

Oct 2024

The real vampires of the animal world

According to legend, vampires are creatures with pale skin and sharp teeth who drink blood. These creepy ghouls are not real, but in this episode, we'll meet some vampire animals that do exist! Join Molly and co-host Quinn as they learn about all kinds of bloodsuckers, from mosqu ... Show More

29m 15s

Sep 2022

Everything We Know About Squids

Squids are very closely related to our old friend the octopus, but there are some key differences. You can learn all of this and more by simply clicking the play button right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43m 9s

Apr 2023

From the Vault: Creature with the Crystal Skin

It is dark inside the human body, but not every denizen of the animal kingdom is such a closed book. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various creatures with transparent anatomical features and translucent bodies. (originally published 05/ ... Show More

47m 49s

Jul 2024

From the Vault: Creature with the Crystal Skin

It is dark inside the human body, but not every denizen of the animal kingdom is such a closed book. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various creatures with transparent anatomical features and translucent bodies. (originally published 05/ ... Show More

47m 50s

Aug 2023

From the Vault: Of Humans and Squids, with Martin Wallen

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Martin Wallen about his 2021 book “Squid,” which covers the history of humanity’s scientific, folkloric and literary interest in cephalopods – from Aristotle’s understanding of the creatures to their treatment ... Show More

1h 18m

May 2022

Creature with the Crystal Skin

It is dark inside the human body, but not every denizen of the animal kingdom is such a closed book. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various creatures with transparent anatomical features and translucent bodies.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr ... Show More

47m 21s

May 2023

The Monstrefact Omnibus: Vampires

In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various vampires...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16m 46s

Mar 2022

The Monstrefact: Abhartach, the Irish Vampire

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses what may be the oldest vampire in Western European traditions… Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m 31s

Aug 2024

Vampires

Vampires are enigmatic, immortal beings who thrive on human blood, lurking in the shadows and shunning the sun. Do these Mysterious beings truly exist? We dive into the bizarre history of Vampires and hear stories of individuals who claim to have met them!To watch the podcast on ... Show More

58m 1s

Aug 2025

From the Vault: Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability to squirt blood from their eyes – as well as some culture and history surrounding their existence. (originally published 8/13 ... Show More

43m 36s

BrainStuff Classics: What Are Vampire Sq...