Yesterday

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Venom (1981)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe wrestle with their first full-blown snake movie: 1981’s “Venom.” It stars Oliver Reed, Klaus Kinski and a live black mamba snake from the London Zoo. Film historians still debate which was the more difficult actor of the t ... Show More

1h 16m

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

Jul 2017

Why Are You Farting?

Sure, flatulence is embarrassing. But why do we do it? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m 40s

Apr 2021

ANNONCE: Posez-nous vos questions de science, on en fera un épisode

Un virus est-il vivant ? Pourra-t-on un jour remonter dans le temps? Les animaux ont-ils des sentiments? Il n'y a pas de question bête, que des questions de bonne science.Santé, espace, physique... Ne gardez plus vos questions pour vous! Prenez votre plus belle voix et posez-les ... Show More

1m 27s

Feb 2017

How Does Vocal Fry Work?

You’ve probably heard people complaining about vocal fry, and you’ve certainly heard it used in conversation, but what causes it? Christian explains the science of fry and creak in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co ... Show More

6m 1s

Jul 2008

How Flatulance Works

Learn about the causes of gas (flatulence) in this podcast from Marshall Brain. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2m 19s

Jul 2020

Listener Questions 11: Deep questions about gravity and particles.

Can gravity waves kill you? Why do we have particles? Can fission power a star? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42m 44s

Oct 2018

What are Gravitational Waves?

What does it mean for gravity to make waves? How do we see them? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31m 52s

Mar 2021

What is the Space Roar?

Daniel and Jorge talk about the mysterious, unexplained "space roar" and whether its a clue about something new in the Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46m 41s

Jul 2021

What's the cosmic gravitational background?

Daniel and Jorge explain how we might be able to listen to a new kind of gravitational hiss and what secrets it could reveal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51m 39s

Aug 2020

What If We Had to Evacuate Earth? - Guest: Bill Nye

Sign up for the Great Courses Plus today and enjoy the first month for free: https://bit.ly/podcast-great-courses-plus We know the history of this planet and asteroids isn't good...just ask the dinosaurs. So, what if we were faced with the same situation now? How much time would ... Show More

34m 10s

Dec 2021

What is Zodiacal Light?

Daniel and Jorge talk about the amazing physics of space DUST. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51m 36s

The Status of Flatus