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The Monstrefact: Blood Clot Boy

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Blood Clot Boy, a heroic monsterslayer from indigenous traditions of the North American prairie…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m 37s

Yesterday

The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 2

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — ... Show More

55m 36s

Aug 3

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Deerskin

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Joe and guest host J.J. disucss Quentin Dupieux's 2019 film "Deerskin," starring Jean Dujardin and Adèle Haenel. (originally published 7/18/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 18m

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

Season 08 Episode 3: 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