The Monstrefact: DC Comics’ Mister Mind

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 goth LGBTQ vampire horror film “The Hunger,” directed by Tony Scott and starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie and Susan Sarandon. (originally published 2/14/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i ... Show More

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about its volcanism and geology, as well as a look at the mythology behind its name. (part 2 of 3) (originally published 2/11/2025)See omn ... Show More

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1958’s “I Married a Monster from Outer Space,” directed by Gene Fowler Jr. and starring Gloria Talbott and Tom Tryon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Daniel talks to Zach Weinersmith about the most common misconceptions about our Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Nic Cage’s recovered copy of Action Comics #1 leaves a series of unanswered questions and prompts a reexamination of what really happened the night it went missing. Plus, we meet the billionaire Superman superfan who has the comic today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf ... Show More

<p>In this episode of the You Are Not So Smart Podcast we discuss the illusion of knowledge with Christopher Chabris, co-author of &quot;The Invisible Gorilla.&quot; After that, we eat a triple-ginger molasses cookie while discussing non-believed false memories.<p><a href="http:/ ... Show More

How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems is the new book from XKCD cartoonist Randall Munroe. In this Podcast Extra, Randall talks about the book, its inspiration and the bizarre thought experiments it contains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ... Show More

<p>Welcome to Stealing Superman, a new iHeart Original podcast hosted by Dana Schwartz.</p> <p>After a holiday party, Nicolas Cage realizes his cache of rare comics has been ransacked, and Action Comics #1—the Mona Lisa of comics—is missing. With suspects ranging from employees t ... Show More

<p>Episode 241 - I am obsessed with human potential and people that push the boundaries. Wim Hof is one of those people. He currently holds 26 world records and is changing the way that scientists believe that humans influence their bodies with their minds. Listen to this episode ... Show More

In 1967, Dr. Frank E. Stranges published his autobiography “Stranger at the Pentagon” which detailed his many adventures with the Venusian Space Commander named Valiant Thor. While the book is allegedly factual, this supposed autobiography leaves out many details of Dr. Frank E. ... Show More

<p>Take a cosmic field trip with Daniel and Jorge, as they guide you on a thought experiment into the heart of the most mysterious objects in the Universe.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetw ... Show More

Most of the matter in the universe is dark matter, an invisible, untouchable, mysterious substance. Scientists don’t know what exactly dark matter is, despite decades of searching. But recently, they got a new clue in the form of an extremely tiny dancer. This episode is a remix ... Show More

In this podcast exclusive, Daily Show Correspondent Michael Kosta and Segment Director Sarah Hamblin discuss Kosta’s first experience sharing the desk with Jon Stewart, his Michigan upbringing, and what life lessons he learned from his recent piece in climate safe haven, Duluth, ... Show More