Today

The Monstrefact Redux: Hortus the Rotting Mermaid

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mermaid Hortus as described and illustrated in the book “Dr. C. Lillefisk's Sirenology” by Jana Heidersdorf. (originally published 1/15/2025)See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/li ... Show More

5m 16s

Yesterday

From the Vaults: A Case of the Urine Sweats

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss urohidrosis: the avian habit of urinating and/or defecating onto the scaly parts of one’s own legs. Find out what it’s all about… (originally published 11/19/2024)See <a href=" ... Show More

52m 25s

Nov 24

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hanuman vs. 7 Ultraman

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider the 1974 Thai co-production "Hanuman vs. & Ultraman," in which the hindu god Hanuman teams up with the Ultra Seven to defeat evil monsters and dastardly human plots. (originally published 5/28/2021)S ... Show More

1h 2m

Jan 2020

The Infinite Game with Simon Sinek

How do we win a game that has no end? Finite games, like football or chess, have known players, fixed rules and a clear endpoint. The winners and losers are easily identified. Infinite games, games with no finish line, like business or politics, or life itself, have players who ... Show More

27m 41s

Feb 2020

The Rules to Play the Game of Life & How to Be an Effective Parent in the 21st Century

Is all gasoline the same? Actually, there is a difference. This episode begins with an explanation of the difference between regular gas and “Top Tier” gas and why you might want to check out the website https://toptiergas.com/ In life, there are finite games and infinite games. ... Show More

46m 38s

Jun 2024

How to Tap the Power of Games to Live a Better Life | Kelly Clancy

What if the games we play reveal deeper truths about human nature and society? In this mind-expanding conversation, neuroscientist Kelly Clancy, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/459Z0zx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shape ... Show More

56m 17s

Mar 2022

25: The Billionaire’s Squid Game - Would You Play And Risk Your Billions?

Imagine a life where anything you want - is yours. Within seconds. It would be fun in the beginning but eventually, you would get bored. So what if I told you that there’s a service for that too. CRS Incorporated. The company that specializes in facilitating “games” for billionai ... Show More

1h 20m

Jun 2011

Can you make a living playing games?

For video game buffs, it seems like the deal of a lifetime: What if you could play games for a living? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at what it takes to become a professional gamer -- and how it might not be as fun as it sounds. Learn more abou ... Show More

34m 12s

Jul 2022

Ep 101 Immortality: This Podcast Won't Kill You

For what was originally going to be our 100th regular season episode, we wanted to turn the vaguely threatening title of our podcast on its head by exploring a topic that’s not about something that can kill you but rather the hows and whys of staying alive, forever. That’s rig ... Show More

1h 14m

May 2023

#318 — Physics & Philosophy

Sam Harris speaks with Tim Maudlin about the foundations of physics and metaphysics. They talk about the nature of scientific reductionism, emergence, functionalism, the nature of time, presentism vs eternalism, causation, the nature of possibility, the laws of nature, David L ... Show More

54m 15s

Jun 2024

Listen Now: Everything To Play For

Self-confessed sports geeks Elis James and Colin Murray are here to serve up the juiciest tales from the world of sports – think epic rivalries, scrappy underdogs, and the wildest comebacks and you’re in the right ballpark. Thought you knew the story? Think again. From top-secret ... Show More

7m 35s

Oct 2014

Extra Life, Video Games and Charity

What is the charity Extra Life all about and how can you get involved? What game did Jonathan play for 25 hours back in 2013 for charity? Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>S ... Show More

35m 2s

Nov 2022

The Truth About Video Games

I still play a decent amount of games to this day. And it's actually because there are a couple of benefits of playing videos games that one can use strategically to get ahead in life. Gaming is a great source of entertainment with very little side effects, which makes it an extr ... Show More

5m 57s

Finite and Infinite Games