Is the Necronomicon real?

Data centers are the backbone of our digital world. All the sites you visit and social media you post happen there. A boom in huge data centers to support AI is underway, and they’re taking a big toll on the environment and life for the people around them.See omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More

During the Cold War, the CIA used the legend of a vampire named Aswang to scare locals into not helping the communists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

West Virginia is home to sensitive radio telescopes that could easily pick up your cell phone’s signal on Mars. And the cell reception on Mars is about as good as it is in the NRQZ, since cell towers are banned in the interest of furthering astronomy.See omnystudio.com/listener f ... Show More

<p>Legendary weird fiction author H.P. Lovecraft revolutionized our understanding of supernatural horror in the early 20th century, but he was also a science writer and lived in a time of tremendous scientific advancement and global war. Join Robert and Julie as they chat with S. ... Show More

<p>Writer H.P. Lovecraft created worlds and stories that continue to be influential more than 80 years after his death. His life story is at turns odd, sad, problematic and utterly fascinating.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetw ... Show More

<p>Is there science behind the creepypasta? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Christian return to the realm of online folklore and collaborative fiction for a look at the Special Containment Procedures (SCP) Foundation.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-ch ... Show More

<p>Do you believe in ghosts? This week on the podcast we're joined by the amazing <a href="instagram.com/emmadabiri" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emma Dabiri</a>. The Sunday Times Bestselling author, academic, and broadcaster is telling us about her lifelong obsessio ... Show More

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, guest Katie Goldin from the podcast 'Creature Feature' drops in to chat with Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick about weird biology and maybe a monster or two.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omny ... Show More

<p>What if part of known history never actually happened? What can Santa teach us about the power of language in folklore? Multiple Conspiracy Realists write in with their own otherworldly, sometimes disturbing experiences. All this and more in this week's Listener Mail.</p><p> < ... Show More

<p>Dive into a world of indestructible reptiles, killer video games, bizarre god towers and haunted video tapes as Robert and Christian take on a fourth helping of creepypasta. Join them on Stuff to Blow Your Mind as they seek scientific, psychological and cultural connections be ... Show More

The scary stories in this episode are called "The Man in the Living Room" and "The Old Morgue" by E. CovarrubiasFor stories about urban legends and folklore, check out my new podcast called "A Dark Memory", available where ever you get your podcasts.Scary Story Podcast is indepen ... Show More

<p>Gnosticism may be one of the oldest conspiracy theories in human civilization - but what is it, exactly? Join Ben, Matt, Noel and special guest Joe McCormick as they take a closer look at Gnostic mysteries, myth and more.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href ... Show More

<p>Gnosticism may be one of the oldest conspiracy theories in human civilization - but what is it, exactly? Join Ben, Matt, Noel and special guest Joe McCormick as they take a closer look at Gnostic mysteries, myth and more.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href ... Show More