Spontaneous Human Combustion

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the alien creature known as the Hollow on the series “Scavenger’s Reign.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology and sci-fi of Earth’s smallest sibling.See omnystudio.com/list ... Show More

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1960 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine,” starring Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux. Prepare for Morlock mania! (originally published 9/5/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Get ready to explore the fascinating yet once-feared phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion (SHC). Join us as we delve into the science behind this mysterious occurrence, debunking myths and offering explanations for some of the most famous cases. Learn how an external igniti ... Show More

<p>This week, we explore the hotly-debated phenomenon that is spontaneous human combustion. How does it happen? Who has it happened to? And will it happen to you?</p><p>Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attri ... Show More

Here's the nightmare scenario. You stop by your elderly mother's house to check on her. You grab the doorknob. It's hot to the touch. You ring the bell and knock. No answer. You fish out your key and open the door. You call out but there's only silence. The air is warm. There's a ... Show More

It has been said that you can't start a fire without a spark, but as Hannah and Dara are about to discover, that's not true!Welcome to the fiery phenomenon of spontaneous combustion, when something can ignite all on its own: no matches, no sparks, no external flame. It happens wh ... Show More

<p><strong>#056</strong></p> <p>Seriously. What is fire? This week Melissa and Jam hop out of the frying pan. What are those warm orange wisps? We all sort of know what fire is but also, do we? It's hot, it can be good, it can be bad. But why does it look like that? And what real ... Show More

<p>CrowdScience listener Alix has a burning question - what’s actually happening inside the flames of a campfire to make it glow? And why do some materials burn easily, while others refuse to light at all?</p><p>To find out, Alex Lathbridge travels to the Fire Research Centre at ... Show More

<p>As part of their strange, ongoing suite on circus arts, Chuck and Josh discuss one of the more dangerous crowd favorites, aspirating extremely flammable chemicals from one's mouth onto a flame, creating a ball of fire. It's straightforward, yes, and stunningly hazardous.</p><p ... Show More

From fires in outer space to raging wildfires on Earth, fire experts Gary Ruff and Natasha Stavros reveal how fingers of flame reach out around our world. 

Fire!Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Ed Byrne, forensic chemist Niamh Nic Daeid and biologist Adam Rutherford, as they explore the science of fire and how it has impacted the evolution of life on earth. They also look at whether controlling fire is a uniquely huma ... Show More