Aug 23

From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of ... Show More

40m 59s

Aug 22

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quatermass and the Pit

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 sci-fi horror film “Quatermass and the Pit” starring James Donald, Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley and Julian Glover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 35m

Aug 21

The Wallace Line, Part 2

In this 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45m 4s

Jul 4

The Moth Podcast: Joy and Pain

A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Human + Nature” - where we shared some stories about humans, nature, and human nature. But, for this podcast, we’re taking a different look at that topic, as we explore the dark side of two of life’s most natural ... Show More

17m 7s

Jun 17

Come For the Palooka, Stay For the Farts!

What on Earth is a "palooka"? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max embark on a bizarre journey -- inspired by a single, fascinating word, they discover one of the weirdest, life-long beefs between two cartoonist legends of yesteryear. We don't want to spoil it, so please tune in ... Show More

47m 13s

Apr 2020

Bobby and Olivia's sexual truths and self-isolation

In the final episode of this series, it's time for Bobby and Olivia to chat about their sexual truths - answering all your sex related questions. From how Bobby came out, to the most adventurous thing Olivia's done in bed, they reveal what gets them off and those final details ab ... Show More

26m 1s

Apr 2017

The Secrets of S-Town

In 2012, a man named John B. McLemore wrote an email to This American Life asking the radio show to investigate a murder in his hometown. What resulted is S-Town, a podcast that explores McLemore and the people around him. Producer and host Brian Reed stops by to answer our burni ... Show More

35m 53s

Feb 2022

S10E009 – "The Little Critters of Nature" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Otis presents a full episode tale of a terrifying encounter in the woods by TF Ahmad, where a young man recollects a search for a strange place in the woods leads him to a horrible truth about his community. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT D ... Show More

1h 10m

Aug 4

319 - Love Factually - Eli Finkel and Paul Eastwick

Two psychologists who study love, relationships, and human mating behavior pick apart the movie "The Notebook" and tell us what it gets right and what it gets wrong when it comes to portraying how humans actually, truly think, feel, and behave. Eli Finkel and Paul Eastwick are th ... Show More

1h 6m

Mar 2024

Savor Classics: Basil

This popular and ancient herb is associated with a strange range of myths and legends, from scorpions and basilisks to star-crossed lovers. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the many stories of basil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30m 32s

Jun 26

A Ridiculous History of Brain Science, with Jorge Cham

Today, we all generally understand that the brain is responsible for what we call personality and thought -- yet this wasn't always the case. Once humans figured out the brain was more than a weird lump in the skull, it took centuries of trial and error, along with quack science, ... Show More

56m 6s

Jun 2019

The Secret to Perfect Sleep, Naked Mole Rat Royalty, Baby Shark (do do do do do do) Puke

In the first half of our live show on June 14th, the weirdest things we learned range from the bloody path to becoming a naked mole rat queen to a tiger shark vomiting feathers onto the deck of a boat. Whose story will be voted "The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week"? The Weirde ... Show More

34m 35s

Feb 2024

The Best Of (And Unheard Bits) - Part Eight

Jamie, Alice and James choose their favourite moments from the 'Porno' archive as well as playing some exclusive never-before-heard bits. This time, the gang look back at the funniest stories about the man, the myth, the legend, and the author Mr. Rocky Flintstone. Hosted on Acas ... Show More

43m 51s

From the Vault: The Parrotfish, Part 2