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You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 2
20 mei 2025 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Godzilla vs. Hedorah
19 mei 2025 · 57 min
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) Lees meer
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New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
18 mei 2025 · 1 min
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. Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Parrotfish, Part 1
17 mei 2025 · 58 min
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 5/21/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Daughters of Darkness
16 mei 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the lovelives of vampires with 1971’s “Daughters of Darkness,” directed by Harry Kümel and starring the fabulous Delphine Seyrig as Countess Elizabeth Báthory. Lees meer
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You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 1
15 mei 2025 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Marvel Comics’ Medusa
14 mei 2025 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Marvel Comics character Medusa, who can put her long, red locks of hair to serious use… Lees meer
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The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 2
13 mei 2025 · 40 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out… Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: House (1977)
12 mei 2025 · 1 uur 29 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss one of the towering monoliths of Japanese weird cinema: Nobuhiko Obayashi’s “House” AKA “Hausu.” (originally published 5/17/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Bandersnatch
10 mei 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
As Netflix is set to remove its most ambitious creation on May 12, we revisit this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. From its literary origins in the mirror realm of Lewis Carroll to its terrifying appearance in Charlie Brooker's “Black Mirror,” the frumious Bandersnatch is a monster from which it is useless to flee. Robert and Joe follow its trail through a maze of choice, freewill, advertising and streaming media. (originally published Jan 9, 2020) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 2
9 mei 2025 · 1 uur 43 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer and starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. (Part 2 of 2) Lees meer
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The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 1
8 mei 2025 · 39 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out… Lees meer
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The Artifact Redux: The Hand of Glory
7 mei 2025 · 6 min
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Hand of Glory from European occultism… (originally published 08/30/2023) Lees meer
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STBYM Listener Mail: Love on a Real Train
6 mei 2025 · 41 min
Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Rides Out
5 mei 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1968 Hammer horror film “The Devil Rides Out,” directed by Terence Fisher and adapted by Richard Matheson from the novel by Dennis Wheatley. It stars Christopher Lee and Charles Gray as dueling occultists in a tale of high-stakes Satanism. (originally published 4/15/2022) Lees meer
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From the Vault: In the Name of Osiris
3 mei 2025 · 47 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe follow up their two-part series on the Egyptian god Osiris with a look at various scientific topics named after him, including NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, the Osiris genus of bees and more. (originally published 4/9/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 1
2 mei 2025 · 58 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer and starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. (Part 1 of 2) Lees meer
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Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 2: Shield Walls
1 mei 2025 · 46 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the invention of the shield, shield wall tactics and the Roman tetsudo. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: Life on Star Wars' Utapau
30 april 2025 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the lifeforms of the planet Utapau, as seen in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.” Lees meer
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Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 1: The Mythical Lost Legion
29 april 2025 · 42 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss shield walls, the Roman tetsudo and a largely discredited but still interesting hypothesized example of military contact between the Roman Empire and the Chinese Han Dynasty. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dragonslayer
28 april 2025 · 1 uur 28 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe raise all praise to the great dragon Vermithrax Pejorative in 1981’s “Dragonslayer.” They also really like Ralph Richardson. (originally published 4/12/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 2
26 april 2025 · 47 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. (originally published 4/4/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Sleepwalkers
25 april 2025 · 1 uur 39 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1992’s Sleepwalkers, directed by Mick Garris and scripted by Stephen King. It’s a bonkers romp through the American Heartland and the secret world of secret soul-sucking werecats, starring Brian Krause, Alice Krige and Mädchen Amick. Lees meer
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Cynicism, Part 4: Overcoming Cynicism
24 april 2025 · 50 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. Lees meer
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The Artifact: Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres
23 april 2025 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the stone spheres of Costa Rica… Lees meer
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Cynicism, Part 3: Politics and Social Media
22 april 2025 · 1 uur
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Flight of Dragons
21 april 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
Only science and logic can save us from dark magic and dragons! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Seth discuss the 1982 Rankin and Bass animated film "The Flight of Dragons," featuring the voice talents of John Ritter and James Earl Jones. (Originally published 11/18/2022) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 1
19 april 2025 · 40 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. (originally published 4/2/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dungeons and Dragons (2000)
18 april 2025 · 1 uur 44 min
For Weirdhouse Cinema’s 200th film selection, Rob and Joe discuss a film from the year 2000: “Dungeons and Dragons,” starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans and Bruce Payne. Lees meer
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Cynicism, Part 2
18 april 2025 · 56 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 5 - The She-Wolf
16 april 2025 · 9 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a look at the female werewolves… Lees meer
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Cynicism, Part 1
15 april 2025 · 1 uur
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Devil Girl From Mars
14 april 2025 · 1 uur 19 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1954 Scottish sci-fi film “Devil Girl From Mars,” featuring a fashionable Martian queen, her robot Chani and interplanetary intrigue on the Scottish moors. (originally published 09/09/2022) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Asgardians: Odin, with George O'Connor
11 april 2025 · 51 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author and illustrator George O'Connor, creator of the popular Olympions graphic novel series, about his new venture into the world of Norse mythology, beginning with “Asgardians: Odin,” out now in all formats. (Originally published 3/26/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Virtuosity
11 april 2025 · 1 uur 47 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss a glistening example of 90s cyberslop: 1995’s “Virtuosity,” directed by Brett Leonard and starring Academy Award-winning actors Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Lees meer
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The Queerness of Nature, with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
10 april 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
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. Pre-order "Forest Euphoria" at https://www.spiegelandgrau.com/forest-euphoria Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 4 - Ancient Moon
9 april 2025 · 7 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a look at the earliest clear depictions of the werewolf… Lees meer
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From the Vault: Authenticity, Part 3
8 april 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 3 of 3) (3/28/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
7 april 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Estonian sci-fi thriller “Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel,” based on the novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. (originally published 3/22/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Authenticity, Part 2
5 april 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 2 of 3) (originally published 3/21/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: A Bucket of Blood
4 april 2025 · 1 uur 15 min
Hideous and eloquent! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Seth Nicholas Johnson of Rusty Needle's Record Club returns to Weirdhouse Cinema to discuss Roger Corman's 1959 Beatnik horror comedy "A Bucket of Blood," starring Dick Miller. (originally published 1/5/2024) Lees meer
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STBYM Listener Mail: The Magical Mystery Cult
3 april 2025 · 51 min
Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 3 - Lycaon
2 april 2025 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a look at the Myth of Lycaon… Lees meer
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Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 4
1 april 2025 · 53 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans. (part 4 of 4) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Wolf Devil Woman
31 maart 2025 · 1 uur 23 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1982 Taiwanese fantasy wuxia film Wolf Devil Woman, starring and directed by the amazing Pearl Chang! (originally published 4/5/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Authenticity, Part 1
29 maart 2025 · 43 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? They discuss authenticity in terms of psychology, art, music, religion and more… (part 1 of 3) (3/19/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: La Loba (1965)
28 maart 2025 · 1 uur 29 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mexico’s first werewolf movie “La Loba” (AKA “The She-Wolf”) from 1965, starring Kitty de Hoyos as a female lycanthrope and co-starring Roberto Cañedo and José Elías Moreno. Draw blood! Lees meer
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Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 3
28 maart 2025 · 53 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 2 - Name of the Wolf
26 maart 2025 · 7 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a breakdown of lycan terminology... Lees meer
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Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 2
25 maart 2025 · 37 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans. Lees meer
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