Sep 19

From the Vault: The Wallace Line, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and the British naturalist it was named for, Alfred Russel Wallace. (originally published 8/19/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More

55m 11s

Sep 18

Weirdhouse Cinema: Of Unknown Origin

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 Canadian rat thriller “Of Unknown Origin,” directed by George P. Cosmatos and starring Peter Weller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 54m

Sep 17

The Venom Lab, with Mark Mandica

In this special episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert sits down with Mark Mandica inside the the Amphibian Foundation's brand new Venom Lab to discuss the science of reptile venom. Full video of the interview available on Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info ... Show More

38m 35s

Jul 2017

Episode # 20 - House of Wisdom

Two stories from our blog: the origins of domestic cats and the peculiar mudding behavior of Egyptian vultures.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acas ... Show More

6 m

Nov 2021

Open Water

Strange things are floating around in history, from people to objects. Here are a couple of new editions to the Cabinet. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https ... Show More

10m 29s

Dec 2023

Is the pigeon the weirdest animal on earth?

It is related to the dodo, makes milk and even played a role in the French Revolution. Surely this bird deserves some recognition?Featuring:Rosemary Mosco, Science writer and author of 'The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching'.Nathan Finger, Host of 'Bird of t ... Show More

26m 4s

Aug 2020

Glow

At the intersection of scientific advancement and tragedy is the story of US Radium and the young women who stood up to them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27m 29s

Mar 2025

Listener Mail: The Piasa Bird, Bots and the Post Office, and Horoscopes for AI

The guys explore the legend of the mysterious Piasa Bird. A Conspiracy Realist at the US Post Office inspires an exploration of post-human automation. Uncle Sam writes in with thoughts on discovering a possible scientific basis behind astrology. The guys crack up reading infamous ... Show More

56m 19s

Sep 2024

S08E03: My God, it’s Full of Stars

On November 18th 2020 a small group of biologists spotted something strange while flying over a remote part of southeastern Utah; a bizarre reflective monolith that had gone unnoticed for years... Written by Diane Hope and produced by Richard MacLean Smith Go to ... Show More

30m 26s

Dec 2024

Ba-Gawk! How Peacocks Work

If you’ve ever wanted to know why peacocks have such amazing feathers, why they’re not all called peacocks, and plenty of other neat stuff about peacocks, then perhaps this episode on peacocks is for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40m 38s

May 2024

#451 - Did You Know This?!

Birds are weird dude! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 5m

From the Vault: Rise of the Moa