Stuff To Blow Your Mind

The hosts discuss horror vacui as it relates to philosophy, physics, and the arts. They explore its manifestations in various disciplines, the significance of decorative objects, the role of location in Tibetan monasteries, and the use of illustrations and maps. They also touch on GPS mapping devices and encounters with pop-up ads.

In this classic episode, the hosts explore horror vacui in philosophy, art, and physics. They discuss the aversion to emptiness, the association of chaos with bad things, and analyze examples of artists who embrace horror vacui. The chapter also touches upon excess in art and design, visual designs for movie posters, patterns and meaning in emptiness, and briefly mentions horror vacui in cartography and map making.

Gate II: Return of the Nightmare, character analysis, Pamela Adler's filmography, visual effects and score, dark ritual and family struggles, 90s geek power trip, supernatural events unfold, wish fulfillment and dark magic, comparing Gate II to Gremlins, final showdown and transformation, remaking Gate franchise as a kids movie

Marcelo Gleiser, Templeton Award-winning author and theoretical physicist, discusses his book 'The Dawn of a Mindful Universe: A Manifesto for Humanity's Future'. Topics include the disconnect between reality and perception of climate change, the Copernican revolution's impact on Earth's significance, stars' role in creating elements, biocentrism and the sacredness of the planet, secular spirituality, consciousness, and the power of manifesto for change.

The podcast discusses the paradoxical relationship of the four guards from the movie 'Labyrinth' and how Sarah uses answer laundering to solve the puzzle of choosing the correct door.

In this podcast, Robert and Joe discuss the evolution of throwing in humans and its possible connection to the development of language. They explore the hypothesis that the motor control regions responsible for throwing may have been repurposed for language production. They also delve into the use of hand thrown ranged stone weaponry, the significance of warstones in human conflict, and the use of throwing sticks in various cultures throughout history.

Dr. Anton Jessup addresses a sewer dilemma and a problem with Santa Claus. The hosts explore ways to keep Santa out of a house and discuss profiting off his coal dumps.

Explore the fascinating world of animal throwing ability, including octopuses, elephants, and mongooses. Delve into the trope of animals playing sports in movies and discuss the exploitation of cuteness. Discover the story of Santino, a zoo animal known for throwing rocks, and the stone throwing behaviors of chimpanzees. Reflect on the complexity of human throwing and its evolutionary significance, including the link between throwing ability and increased hunting activity in human ancestors. Investigate the links between throwing objects, altering behavior, and potential harm.

Rob and Joe discuss the movie 'Santa Claus Conquers the Martians', highlighting its weirdness and entertainment value. They discuss the misleading title and how the film focuses on Santa Claus conquering the Martian mindset. They also talk about the availability of the movie, the actors and characters, and speculate on product placement. They discuss scenes such as Santa Claus being interviewed on Kid TV and the Martian children being obsessed with Earth TV. They explore the comedic escape scene and discuss the aftermath of the anti-Santa rebellion on Mars.

Explore the fascinating behaviors of octopuses and elephants in throwing objects, including ancient myths and stories. Learn about the use of tools by elephants and their impressive motor control abilities. Discover the unique throwing behavior of mongooses and speculate on the reasons behind it. The podcast also encourages discussions on primate throwing behaviors and projectile use.