Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Mail: Oh Mighty Krampus

In this special holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history and invention of the eggnog, how it became such an iconic holiday beverage and some curious historic goblets associated with the consumption of this rich, milky draught. (originally published 12/15/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Goblet of Eggnog

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 sci-fi action classic “RoboCop,” a film as deeply satirical as it is gratuitously violent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weirdhouse Cinema: RoboCop (1987)

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sunken Lands, Part 2

The capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer and employee experiences. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sits down with Susan Emerson, Senior Vice President of Product: AI, Analytics & Data at Salesforce & Matthew Candy, Global Managing Partner of Generative AI at IBM Consulting. 
They chat about the latest evolution of the two tech innovators’ decades-long relationship, explore the opportunity AI presents for customer experiences, and break down how better experiences will remove friction for all.
Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks
Read more about elevating experiences in the CEO’s Guide to Generative AI from the IBM Institute for Business Value.
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The Sunken Lands, Part 1

Listener Mail: A Bird of Courage

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author Fred Hogge about his new book “Of Ice and Men: How We’ve Used Cold to Transform Humanity,” covering everything from cocktail ice to the ancient history of ice houses. (originally published 12/06/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Of Ice and Men, with Fred Hogge

On this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the wild world of Spanish b-movie cinema with Juan Piquer Simón’s “Extra Terrestrial Visitors,” in which a pair of aliens respond to drastically differing human encounters in the woods. MST3K fans know this one as "Pod People." (originally published 09/16/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Extra Terrestrial Visitors

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the most famous reptilian residents of the Galapagos archipelago, including the world’s largest extant tortoise species and the world’s only marine iguana. (originally published 12/10/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 2

In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy the first four episodes concerning monsters from the DC universe: Killer Croc, Swamp Thing, Doomsday and Mister Mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of DC Comics

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the most famous reptilian residents of the Galapagos archipelago, including the world’s largest extant tortoise species and the world’s only marine iguana. (originally published 12/08/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 1

Listener Mail: Earth's Gravity Wears You Out

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert is joined by Rusty Needle’s Record Club host Seth Nicholas Johnson for a discussion of various means of secreting information into audio, from backmasking and locked grooves to examples from the digital age of music. (originally published 12/01/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Play the Record Backwards, Part 2

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Hong Kong wuxia film “The Butterfly Murders,” directed by Tsui Hark. The film certainly delivers on killer butterflies, but it’s also a moody gothic castle film, an action-packed showstopper and a bit of a slasher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Butterfly Murders

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 2

In order to stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace, businesses need to adapt to the potential of generative AI. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is joined onstage at iHeartMedia’s studio by Dr. Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at IBM. They chat about the evolution of AI, give examples of practical uses, and discuss how businesses can create value through cutting edge technology. 
Watch the live conversation here: https://youtu.be/WOwM__St6aU
Hear more from Darío on generative AI for business: https://www.ibm.com/think/ai-academy/
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Smart Talks with IBM: Generative AI: Its Rise and Potential for Society

The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 1

Listener Mail: Now Available in Candle Format

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert is joined by Rusty Needle’s Record Club host Seth Nicholas Johnson for a discussion of various means of secreting information into audio, from backmasking and locked grooves to examples from the digital age of music. (originally published 11/29/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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