Invention: The Bed

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Joe and guest host J.J. disucss Quentin Dupieux's 2019 film "Deerskin," starring Jean Dujardin and Adèle Haenel. (originally published 7/18/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Sam Kean about his new book “Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations.” (originally published 7/3/2025)See omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1953’s “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms,” a pivotal entry in the history of giant monster movies directed by Eugène Lourié and with effects by the legendary Ray Harryhausen. It stars Paul Hibschmid, Paula Raymond and Cecil K ... Show More

Sex and beds have a long, interwoven history. Here on Betwixt we often cover sex history, but we haven’t done a deep dive into the history of where it’s often done… in bed.So today we have something a little different for you, here’s an episode all about the history of beds, and ... Show More

Archaeologists in South Africa discover the world’s oldest bed. In Victorian London, homeless people have to choose between sleeping on a bench or sleeping in a coffin. 26 butchers and their wives get cosy in 17th-century Hertfordshire. And a bed proves fatal for three men in med ... Show More

We’re all probably using a lot more soap these days, but… what is it exactly? How does it work? Who invented it and how has it changed the world? Join Robert and Joe as they explore the invention of Soap. This episode marks the final installment of Invention as a standalone podca ... Show More

We all love a good museum, but how long have we had them? In this episode of Invention, Robert and Joe discuss just what a museum actually is and when the concept seems to have entered human civilization. (7/1/2019) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet ... Show More

Waterbeds came and went pretty quickly in the United States, but despite their marketing as sex beds, they were actually invented to deliver a great night's sleep. Learn all about these super 70's beds in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Are we sleeping wrong? As a follow-up to a previous AMA question, R&L try switching which side of the bed they sleep on. Find out about their results, their wives' reactions, and a brand new sleep contraption that Rhett brought in to share on this episode of Ear Biscuits! 

From abundances of junk to filthy old socks that look as if they may be breathing, there are plenty of interesting things to be found under people’s beds. But in this episode we’re delving beneath beds that have hidden truly extraordinary things. From treasures worth millions, to ... Show More

Sleep—that mystical journey into the quiet mysteries of the night. For centuries, sleep was a puzzle wrapped in dreams and superstition. But through curiosity and discovery, scientists began to uncover its vital role in healing, memory, and the mind. How did we come to understand ... Show More

Don’t take bubble wrap for granted! Someone had to invent it and you might be surprised to learn where it came from. In this episode of Invention, Robert and Joe discuss the history and future of packing material. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo ... Show More

Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jessica Miller ✍️ Sound design: crickets 🌾  Includes mentions of: Romance, History, Insects. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight's story is rather befitting of our show - we'll explore the fascinating history of beds, travelling through millen ... Show More