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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Deerskin

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.

1h 18m

Aug 1

From the Vault: Dinner with King Tut, with Sam Kean

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

43m 56s

Jul 31

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms

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

1h 23m

Mar 2024

How does electricity work?

Daniel and Katie explain how electric current, lightning and static electricity emerge from the strange quantum nature of electrical charge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59m 7s

Jan 2022

Nikola Tesla

On today's episode of Macrodosing, the crew talks about the electrical engineering mastermind that was Nikola Tesla. You'll hear everything from his early life to the conspiracies that still revolve around him to this day. Also, is it possible to have Jurassic Park in the US? ... Show More

2h 18m

Mar 2025

Selects: How Electricity Works

It is literally all around you (and even inside you) - electricity makes up the basis of modern life. But what exactly is electricity and how does it work? In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck chase away the darkness and explain electricity in their usual electrifying way.See ... Show More

43m 7s

Jun 2009

How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?

Many people associate Edison with the invention of electricity, but Nikola Tesla heavily shaped the electrical system we still use today. Get the dirt on the electricity wars between Edison and Tesla in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad- ... Show More

26m 8s

Aug 2023

Voyager 2 and discovery of interstellar space plasma

Electric universe

6m 6s

Jan 2024

TechStuff Classic: History of Electricity Part One

Did you know that engineers were harnessing electricity long before they even knew what it was? We take a look at the history and tech behind electricity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54m 2s

Nov 2022

Holding on to power

A mountain, a tower, a thermos full of molten salt: These are the batteries that could power our renewable future. For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable It’s a great place to view show transcripts and read more about the topics on our show. Also, email us! unexplainable@vo ... Show More

30m 34s

Dec 2023

Our Electrified Future with David Reichmuth

Can the grid handle a 100% electric world? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the carbon impacts of electric vehicles and achieving zero emissions with chemical engineer for Union of Concerned Scientists, David Reichmuth. Thanks to our partners at Ford ... Show More

52m 29s

Sep 2014

Classic TechStuff: Tesla - the Man, the Myth

In this classic episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Lauren explore the myths surrounding Nikola Tesla, the Internet's favorite mad scientist. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>< ... Show More

58 m

Jun 2021

BrainStuff Classics: How Much Electricity Can Urine Provide?

Researchers have created pee-powered fuel cells that can light outdoor portable bathrooms. Learn how (and why) in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://home.howstuffworks.com/public-toilet-electricity-light-urine-chemical-reaction.htm Learn more about ... Show More

3m 27s

STBYM: Electric Microbe Land