Best lost queer spaces Podcasts (2025)

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Dinner with King Tut, with Sam Kean 43:04

12h ago43:04

43:04

In this 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.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Monstrefact: Manta Rays of Dungeons & Dragons 6:21

1d ago6:21

6:21

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses uses of the manta ray in Dungeons and Dragons, the fictional Ixitxachitls and what it all seems to reflect about humanity’s relationship to real-world manta rays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Greatest Hits - "I Never Really Came Out To My Mother... She Read My Diary..." - with Sheria Mattis 43:59

1d ago43:59

43:59

This episode first appeared in September 2023, and here's what I had to say about it: Sometimes I feel a bit dumb (or maybe just a bit sheepish) about some of the revelations I have through doing this show, especially since we're so close to 200 episodes (eek!) and I feel like I should know it all by now... But, then, on the other hand, the fact th…

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The Manta Ray, Part 1 46:39

2d ago46:39

46:39

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray, from its biology and lifecycle to conservation issues and its portrayal in mythology, folk beliefs and even 1930s horror movies. Learn all about these strange and beautiful creatures and what’s being done to ensure their survival. See omnystudio.…

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: It! The Terror from Beyond Space 1:24:41

4d ago1:24:41

1:24:41

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1958 space horror film “It! The Terror from Beyond Space,” considered one of several key influences on the 1979 classic “Alien.” (originally published 7/19/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 2 47:29

6d ago47:29

47:29

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture. (originally published 7/11/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Lady Terminator 1:14:14

6d ago1:14:14

1:14:14

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the infamously wild 1988 Indonesian folk-horror mockbuster “Lady Terminator,” directed by Tjut Djalil and starring Barbara Anne Constable as the unstoppable machine gun-toting avatar of the South Sea Queen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Extreme Maneuverability of Hummingbirds, with Roslyn Dakin 33:50

7d ago33:50

33:50

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Carleton University’s Roslyn Dakin about a new study into the biology and physics of high-stakes hummingbird flight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Greatest Hits: "You're Gay And Gothic... And You're A Christian Now?" - with Chris Conde 40:05

8d ago40:05

40:05

This episode was first shared in 2023, and here's what I had to say about it: You know, in all of the time that we've been doing this show we've never featured a sauna... but that's about to change! Our very first sauna is ACI, which was in San Antonio, Texas. And, showing us around is the subversive queer rapper Chris Conde. Now, Chris was a milit…

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Animalia Stupendium: The Coconut Crab 6:35

9d ago6:35

6:35

Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the mighty Coconut Crab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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The Invention of Roller Skates 56:46

9d ago56:46

56:46

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe build on last month's episode on ice skates with a discussion of their wheelbase spin off: the rollerskate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Bat 1:14:35

11d ago1:14:35

1:14:35

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1940 American horror film “The Devil Bat,” starring Bela Lugosi and Suzanne Kaaren. Watch out, because giant bats are coming for your aftershave! (originally published 7/12/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1 1:04:19

13d ago1:04:19

1:04:19

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture. (originally published 7/9/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams 1:32:27

13d ago1:32:27

1:32:27

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into Akira Kurosawa’s gorgeous and surreal 1990 anthology film, "Dreams." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan 44:56

15d ago44:56

44:56

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Tom Lathan, author of “Lost Wonders: 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Monstrefact Redux: The Flight of Dragons 4:16

15d ago4:16

4:16

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a curious proposed method of dragon flight proposed by author Peter Dickinson in the 1979 book “The Flight of Dragons.” (originally published 4/17/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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STBYM Listener Mail: Bringer of Jollity 43:52

15d ago43:52

43:52

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

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Greatest Hits: "Are You 'In The Life'?" - with Phil Corin 56:32

16d ago56:32

56:32

Greatest hits episode! This conversation was first shared in 2023, and this is what I had to say about it: One of the things that I've noticed is fairly common in people who come out later in life is just how much of a hurry they are in to experience ALL of the queer shit they've missed out on... And that is what happened to this week's guest, podc…

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Black Lizard (1968) 1:07:09

18d ago1:07:09

1:07:09

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Kinji Fukasaku’s weird 1968 super-criminal romp “Black Lizard,” starring Japanese drag queen Akihiro Miwa, based on the novel by Edogawa Ranpo and the stage adapation by Yukio Mishima. (originally published 5/31/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From the Vault: The Well-Connected Animal, with Lee Alan Dugatkin 51:07

20d ago51:07

51:07

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with evolutionary biologist and historian of science Lee Alan Dugatkin about his new book “The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies.” You'll learn about the complex social networks of vampire bats, dolphins, bees and more. (orignally p…

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Highlander II, Part 2 1:36:27

21d ago1:36:27

1:36:27

In this classic two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the original theatrical cut of Russell Mulcahy’s “Highlander II: The Quickening,” starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Michael Ironside. Long live the Zeist cut! (originally published 05/03/24) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lone Wolf, with Adam Weymouth 36:45

22d ago36:45

36:45

In this NEW episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Adam Weymouth, author of “Lone Wolf: Walking the Line Between Civilization and Wildness” about the European wolf, its recent comeback and the similarities between the human and lupine world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Monstrefact Omnibus: The Werewolf 34:41

23d ago34:41

34:41

In this special omnibus edition of The Monstrefact, join Robert for all five episodes of his recent look at the werewolf of myth, legend and media – from prehistoric wolf interactions and the ancient world to modern media incarnations of lycanthropy. Draw blood… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Greatest Hits: 'I'd Never Seen Any Lesbians... And Then I Saw ALL The Lesbians...' -with comedian Naomi Mourra 1:00:52

23d ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Greatest hits episode! This conversation was first shared in 2023, and this is what I had to say about it: So, you know I love me a story about someone running away to figure out who they are. And, this week we have a doozy. Naomi Mourra, who is Sydney’s only Lebanese, lesbian, ex-Jehovah’s Witness, comedian, first came to London in the late 90s wh…

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From the Vault: Sharks Don't Sink, with Jasmin Graham 45:48

24d ago45:48

45:48

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with shark scientist Jasmin Graham about her new book “Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist.” (originally published 7/16/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Highlander II, Part 1 1:13:19

25d ago1:13:19

1:13:19

In this classic two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the original theatrical cut of Russell Mulcahy’s “Highlander II: The Quickening,” starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Michael Ironside. Long live the Zeist cut! (originally published 04/ 27/24) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Neil DeGrasse Tyson on “Are We Living in a Simulation?” 1:01:19

26d ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Today on STBYM, we’re bringing you an episode on the Cosmos from a new podcast: Smart Girl Dumb Questions. In each episode, host Nayeema Raza asks simple questions to big thinkers. This one is with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Nayeema asks him: what happened before the Big Bang? Would wormholes save us from ever going to the airport again? D…

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From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 3 49:52

27d ago49:52

49:52

Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this classic and very-metal episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of meteoric metal artifacts, including several precious sky-weapons of antiquity. (originally published 5/16/2024)…

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dune (1984), part 2 1:47:31

28d ago1:47:31

1:47:31

In this classic two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the planet of Arrakis in their discussion of David Lynch’s wild 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s legendary novel “Dune.” The sleeper must awaken. (originally published 3/15/24) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 2 49:16

29d ago49:16

49:16

Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this classic and very-metal episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of meteoric metal artifacts, including several precious sky-weapons of antiquity. (originally published 5/9/2024) …

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Greatest Hits: "The Very Beginnings Of My Actual Gay Life..." - with comedian Jacob Trueman 50:18

29d ago50:18

50:18

We're revisiting some of my favourite/most memorable/most impactful episodes throughout June! Sometimes I'm really taken aback by what an absolute privilege it is to do this job, and how people can be so open and honest with me. And I think it's a real honour that I get to help amplify the stories, and get the opportunity to really examine my own q…

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The Monstrefact Omnibus: More Marvel Heroes 19:47

30d ago19:47

19:47

In this special omnibus edition of The Monstrefact, join Robert for a collection of past Monstrefact episodes about the Marvel Comics characters Man-Thing, Colossus, Puff Adder and Medusa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 1 55:15

1M ago55:15

55:15

Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this classic and very-metal episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of meteoric metal artifacts, including several precious sky-weapons of antiquity. (originally published 5/7/2024) …

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dune (1984), part 1 1:23:09

1M ago1:23:09

1:23:09

In this classic two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the planet of Arrakis in their discussion of David Lynch’s wild 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s legendary novel “Dune.” The sleeper must awaken. (originally published 03/08/24) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From the Vault: The Queerness of Nature, with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian 1:06:50

1M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, author of “Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature” and Curator of Mycology at the New York State Museum. (originally published 4/9/25) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Crawling Eye 1:19:15

1M ago1:19:15

1:19:15

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1958’s “The Crawling Eye” starring Forrest Tucker, Jennifer Jayne and Janet Munro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Invention of Ice Skating 48:24

1M ago48:24

48:24

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the origins and physics of skating on ice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Monstrefact: The Ohmu of “Nausicaä” 4:04

1M ago4:04

4:04

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the giant Ohmu of Hayao Miyazaki’s 1984 masterpiece “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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'I Can't Imagine Not Being Gay' - with author Troy Ford 1:01:27

1M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

It’s entirely possible that it’s just the contrarian in me, but I kind of love when I am talking to a guest who is like ‘been there, done that, do not want to go back’. Because, yes, I love hearing about queer nightlife, and how accessing those spaces helps you tap into something bigger than yourself, but it’s important not to over romanticise them…

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STBYM Listener Mail: Corn Rigs and Barley Rigs 48:23

1M ago48:23

48:23

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

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: All Monsters Attack 1:08:14

1M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1969 Godzilla movie “All Monsters Attack,” which also centers around the friendship between Godzilla’s son Minilla and latchkey kid Ichiro. (originally published 2/17/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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From the Vault: The Parrotfish, Part 2 43:11

1M ago43:11

43:11

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the weird and wonderful parrotfish: changers of sex, poopers of sand and – if the myths and legends are true – great friends and a parent of fishes. (originally published 5/23/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Mothra vs. Godzilla 1:20:07

1M ago1:20:07

1:20:07

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of kaiju with 1964’s “Mothra vs. Godzilla,” directed by Ishirō Honda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 3 51:23

1M ago51:23

51:23

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Monstrefact: Mothra 4:02

1M ago4:02

4:02

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary Kaiju Mothra… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Smart Talks with IBM: How AI Assistants Can Transform Education 28:17

1M ago28:17

28:17

Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to learn about Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that helps future teachers practice responsive teaching by simulating classroom interactions with students. Discover how AI can enhance teaching methods to prepare teachers for the classroom. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podca…

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'A Gay Kid Trying To Fit In' - with Brian Gryphon 39:52

1M ago39:52

39:52

Ok, so this just might be the most obvious statement that I've ever made. And, that's really saying something, considering all of the clangers that I come out with... But... it's kind of incredible how much our family and our early years define us. Like, so much of who I am is because of who they are. And, vice versa, I suppose. But, there's someth…

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You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 2 50:33

1M ago50:33

50:33

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Godzilla vs. Hedorah 57:24

2M ago57:24

57:24

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1971’s “Godzilla vs. Hedorah,” also known as “Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster.” The king of all monsters tears it up with a pollution-powered alien kaiju. (originally published 07/16/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon 1:03

2M ago1:03

1:03

Smart Talks with IBM returns Tuesday, May 20th, and this season, we’re really shaking things up. Host Malcolm Gladwell will visit various companies to tell stories of how IBM clients are using artificial intelligence and data to transform the way they do business. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. Visit us at ibm.com/smarttalks See omnystudio.…

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