Yesterday

From the Vault: Ancient Egyptian Curses, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the idea of Egyptian tomb curses, how they actually factored into ancient Egyptian practices and where the myth of the Pharaoh's curse meets reality. (originally published 10/02/2025)See omnystudio.com/lis ... Show More

1h 11m

Oct 9

Weirdhouse Cinema: Messiah of Evil

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Ron and Joe discuss the dreamlike 1973 American supernatural horror film “Messiah of Evil,” written and directed by Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck. It stars Michael Greer, Marianna Hill, Joy Bang, Anitra Ford and Royal Dano.See omnystudio.com/ ... Show More

1h 31m

Oct 8

Spooky Rivers, with Geo Rutherford

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author, artist and educator Geo Rutherford about her new book “Spooky Rivers: 25 Strange and Mysterious Rivers that Snake Across Our Planet.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36m 20s

Dec 2024

Episode 42: The San Jose Galleon

This episode is a deep dive into the so-called “Holy Grail of Shipwrecks”: the San Jose Galleon. Come for the Dutch gin bottles and hypothetical emeralds, stay in spite of the monster demon fish (dolphins) and my meltdown over dodgy research methodologies.Music credits:"Success D ... Show More

2 h

May 2011

More Shipwreck Stories: Battleships!

In this all-listener-suggested episode, Deblina and Sarah take a look at why four different warships from around the world went down, and why they were built In the first place. Tune in to learn if your suggestion made it on the airwaves. Learn more about your ad-c ... Show More

34m 14s

Oct 2024

Short Stuff: Mystery of the Sarah Jo

In another chapter of our continuing mysteries of the sea theme, we deliver a truly baffling mystery involving a ship that was lost and found, which brought more questions than answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10m 3s

May 2018

Wow in the World + The Story Pirates in Do You SEE What I HEAR?

This week, it's a double scoop of our first ever, Wow in the World Podcast Scrambler! In this episode, Guy Raz and Mindy team up with the Story Pirates Podcast to explore the latest science behind SYNESTHESIA! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ... Show More

40m 37s

Aug 2024

SYMHC Classics: Battleships!

This 2011 episode, previous hosts Deblina and Sarah take a look at why four different warships from around the world went down, and why they were built In the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35m 24s

Aug 2024

Can I eat it?

Champagne has been discovered in a 100+ year old shipwreck. It's an amazing find. But can you drink it? Speaking of bubbly, we learn more about the physics of bubbles, and why understanding it is crucial for the climate. Also on the show, a 2,000 year-old mystery about a navigati ... Show More

49m 29s

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

Mar 2023

What does the Antikythera Mechanism do?

Daniel and Katie explore the puzzle of the "world's first computer", and what it might have calculated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47m 36s

Oct 2023

Listener Questions 44: Deep questions from listeners like you!

Daniel and Jorge wrestle with the Earth's tilt, steampunk atoms and fundamental pixels of rad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48m 58s

Mar 2024

The Kraken

Dive deep into the abyss with us as we unravel the mysteries of the legendary Kraken! From ancient folklore to scientific inquiries, join us on an epic voyage of discovery. Let's Get Kraken! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39m 26s

Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part ...