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The Photo Ark, with Joel Sartore

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with award-winning nature photographer Joel Sartore about The Photo Ark, nature photography and conservation. PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, PHOTO ARK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54m 57s

Aug 24

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Empire of the Dark

In this clasic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe delve into the low-budget 1991 horror odyssey “Empire of the Dark,” starring Steve Barkett and Richard Harrison. When the gateway to Hell opens in Northern California, only Richard Flynn can harrow Hell itself to save his e ... Show More

1h 36m

Aug 22

From the Vault: Folkloric Cats of the British Isles

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the magical and folkloric cats of the British Isles, including Scotland's cat-sith and the Grimalkin. (originally published 8/5/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 1m

Apr 2019

The Evolution of Teeth

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss theories about the origins of teeth in vertebrates, and what we can learn from sharks in particular and their ancestors. Great white sharks can produce up to 100,000 teeth in their lifetimes. For humans, it is closer to a mere 50 and most of those ... Show More

49m 15s

Dec 2022

Futureproof Gold: Evolution's Bite

Evolution is constantly adapting us to our environment, making species more suited and better equipped to survive in their natural habitat. So why did our distant ancestors have better teeth than we do? And what can the study of our gnashers tell us about our diet, our oral healt ... Show More

16m 45s

Apr 2020

Invention Classic: Chewing Gum

Chewing gum is everywhere today, but where does it come from? What did we chew before Bubblicious? How does gum affect us? Robert and Joe explore in this episode of Invention. (Originally published 7/8/2019) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com ... Show More

1h 3m

Jul 2021

Why do we lose teeth?

Today we’re looking at a phenomenon that happens to all of us: losing our baby teeth and getting new ones! So how do our teeth grow in and what makes them fall out? Naturally, a group of wandering teeth helps us explain. We'll also find out why we have two sets of teeth in the fi ... Show More

39m 47s

Nov 2018

Teeth: Brushing up on Dentistry

This week, Chris Smith and Izzie Clarke are filling the gaps in their knowledge of teeth; we also meet the microbes in our mouths and test the battle of the toothbrushes. Plus, in the news, researchers grow new spinal discs in a dish, we explore the ghostly galaxy next door, and ... Show More

58m 53s

Sep 2021

Why Do Teeth Decay?

Teeth are some of the hardest substances in the body, so why do they break down? Listen to this FUN chat with dentist, Dr. Emily Swanson as she explain to us WHY teeth decay. You just might learn some tips and tricks for ways to keep your teeth healthy and free from cavities. Whe ... Show More

27m 40s

Dec 2018

Toothpaste

Toothpaste is a vital substance in our war against tooth decay, but when did we first rub this stuff into our teeth and gums? In this episode of Invention, Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick squeeze out the history and origins of toothpaste. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/ ... Show More

51m 11s

May 2021

TEETH

Promise rings, male gynecologists, and graphic tees that let everyone around you know you don't f*ck - we're recapping Teeth! Join us as we discover that the myth is real! Vagina Dentataaaaaa!Teeth is streaming on Amazon Prime00:00 - Episode starts10:36 - Trivia15:43 - Recap star ... Show More

1h 8m

May 2022

Episode 56: Ceramic Dental Composites

<p>Taylor and Ramsey take you on a journey through the world of modern dentistry. Learn how we evolved from honey to complex composites for teeth repair. Also get a glimpse into the research Ramsey is doing in pursuit of his PHD.</p> <p>This episode is also sponsored by <a href=" ... Show More

32m 29s

Aug 2022

Elective Dentures

Mallory Rubin sinks her teeth into a take about elective dentures. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9m 13s

TEETH: Dental Evolution and Marching Mol...