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The Monstrefact: Monaciello
7 januari 2026 · 5 min
In this episode of the Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Neapolitan sprite known as Monaciello or the little monk... Lees meer
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O Death, Part 1: The Reaper’s Image
6 januari 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Where do they come from? Why and how are they gendered? Find out… Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hunchback of the Morgue
5 januari 2026 · 1 uur 33 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the filmography of Spanish horror icon Paul Naschy with the 1973 thriller “Hunchback of the Morgue,” also starring Rosanna Yanni, María Elena Arpóna and Alberto Dalbés. (originally published 1/17/2025) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 2
3 januari 2026 · 58 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (originally published 1/9/2025) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Footprints on the Moon
2 januari 2026 · 1 uur 31 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tap into the January Giallo spirit of things with 1975’s “Footprints on the Moon,” a beautifully-shot surreal mystery starring Florinda Bolkan, Peter McEnery, Nicoletta Elmi and Klaus Kinski -- with cinematography by Oscar-winner Vittorio Storaro. (originally published 1/24/2025) Lees meer
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The Twilight Zone: The Rip Van Winkle Caper
1 januari 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
Submitted for your approval: Given listener nostalgia for past TV marathons of The Twilight Zone, Robert and Joe devote this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind to the classic episode “The Rip Van Winkle Caper.” Join them as they break down some of the scientific, cultural and economic topics associated with it. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Silvesterkläuse
31 december 2025 · 5 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Silvesterkläuse, particularly the monstrous “ugly” versions that factor into Swiss New Year’s Eve traditions. Lees meer
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STBYM Listener Mail: 2025 Mailbag Eversion
30 december 2025 · 55 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: Santo vs. the Martian Invasion
29 december 2025 · 1 uur 37 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of lucha libre with the 1967 Mexican science fiction film “Santo vs. the Martian Invasion,” starring El Santo himself alongside Wolf Ruvinskis and Maura Monti. (originally published 1/10/2025) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 1
27 december 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (originally published 1/7/2025) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Battle Beyond the Stars
26 december 2025 · 1 uur 22 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1980’s “Battle Beyond the Stars" and revel in this wonky space opera featuring a number of b-movie mainstays and future stars. (originally published 06/24/2022) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea
25 december 2025 · 44 min
In today’s classic holiday episode, Rob and Joe once more turn their minds to Christmas trees – but not the ones you’ll find in living rooms and department stores. No, for these Christmas trees, they’ll be considering natural organisms in the watery depths of Earths’ oceans… (originally 12/12/2024) Lees meer
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On the Conquest of Christmas, presented by Dr. Anton Jessup
24 december 2025 · 5 min
In this special Christmas Eve transmission, Dr. Anton Jessup reflects on the nature of holiday conquest and what victory actually looks like… Lees meer
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From the Vault: Goblet of Eggnog
23 december 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
In this classic 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) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Blue Sunshine
22 december 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1977’s “Blue Sunshine,” directed by Jeff Lieberman and starring Zalman King. It’s a twisted tale of post-60s anxiety, hippie disillusionment and sensationalized media treatments of psychedelics. It’s also technically a Christmas movie, so strap in… (originally published 12/20/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: More Squirrels Eating Meat
20 december 2025 · 58 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return to the world of squirrels and their curious carnivorous ways… (originally published 1/2/2025) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Night of the Comet
19 december 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 science fiction comedy horror film”Night of the Comet,” directed by Thom Eberhardt and starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney and Robert Beltran. Lees meer
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Errors in Gift Giving
18 december 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
In this special holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of bad christmas gift giving – and receiving. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Redux: The Afanc
17 december 2025 · 4 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Afanc of Welsh tradition… (originaly published 12/4/2024) Lees meer
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Blubber, Part 2
16 december 2025 · 52 min
In this two-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of blubber and some of the ideas surrounding cetacean insulation. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Innerspace
15 december 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, guest-host David Striepe of the Talkin' Tofu podcast returns to chat with Rob about the 1987 miniaturization film “Innerspace,” directed by Joe Dante and starring Dennis Quaid, Martin Short and Meg Ryan. (originally published 1/3/2025) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 2
13 december 2025 · 54 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into the powerful resonance of the fireplace and hearthstone in human culture, psychology and myth. (part 2 of 2, originally published 12/19/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus, the Movie
12 december 2025 · 1 uur 25 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1985’s “Santa Claus: The Movie,” starring Dudley Moore as an elf, John Lithgow as a scheming tycoon and David Huddleston – the Big Lebowski himself – as Santa. Lees meer
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Blubber, Part 1
11 december 2025 · 59 min
In this two-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of blubber and some of the ideas surrounding cetacean insulation. Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Tomtar
10 december 2025 · 4 min
In this holiday episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the diminutive tomtars of Swedish holiday tradition… Lees meer
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The Glow Behind the Firescreen
9 december 2025 · 47 min
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the use of firescreens, polescreens and related technologies that shielded the eyes from the glow, heat or desolation of the hearth. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Rock'n Roll Wolf
8 december 2025 · 1 uur 25 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1976’s “Rock'n'Roll Wolf,” also known as “Mama.” It’s a Romanian–Soviet–French co-production and a live-action adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale “The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats.” (originally published 12/13/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 1
6 december 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into the powerful resonance of the fireplace and hearthstone in human culture, psychology and myth. (part 1 of 2, originally published 12/17/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Day of the Beast
5 december 2025 · 1 uur 22 min
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe welcome the holidays in – on Krampusnacht – with the 1995 holiday horror film “The Day of the Beast,” directed by Álex de la Iglesia and starring Álex Angulo, Armando De Razza and Santiago Segura. Lees meer
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Licking, Part 3
4 december 2025 · 59 min
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking. (part 3 of 3) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact: The Rougarou
3 december 2025 · 6 min
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary shapeshifter of French and Creole Louisiana known as the Rougarou… Lees meer
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STBYM Listener Mail: Laser Blade
2 december 2025 · 58 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: Shogun Assassin
1 december 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 grindhouse mainstay “Shogun Assassin,” a western release compiled from the first two “Lone Wolf and Cub” films by Kenji Misumi, highlighting its sizzling action with added electronic score and captivating narration. (originally published 12/6/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Lightning-Struck Wood and the Rowan
29 november 2025 · 48 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their look at sacred trees of the world with a look at lightning-struck trees in European traditions, as well as the sacred rowan tree. (originally published 12/10/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Deep Blue Sea
28 november 2025 · 1 uur 23 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1999 shark film “Deep Blue Sea” in which super-smart sharks run wild in a sea base. (originally published 07/30/2021) Lees meer
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From the Vault: A Monsterous Feast
27 november 2025 · 52 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe celebrate such monstrous dishes as the Cockentrice, the Turducken and other historic culinary indulgences – as well related monsters that you might accidentally order at a medieval feast. Bon appétit! (originally published 11/21/2024) Lees meer
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The Monstrefact Redux: Hortus the Rotting Mermaid
26 november 2025 · 5 min
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mermaid Hortus as described and illustrated in the book “Dr. C. Lillefisk's Sirenology” by Jana Heidersdorf. (originally published 1/15/2025) Lees meer
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From the Vaults: A Case of the Urine Sweats
25 november 2025 · 52 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss urohidrosis: the avian habit of urinating and/or defecating onto the scaly parts of one’s own legs. Find out what it’s all about… (originally published 11/19/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hanuman vs. 7 Ultraman
24 november 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider the 1974 Thai co-production "Hanuman vs. & Ultraman," in which the hindu god Hanuman teams up with the Ultra Seven to defeat evil monsters and dastardly human plots. (originally published 5/28/2021) Lees meer
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From the Vault: Sacred Trees of the World
22 november 2025 · 51 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the various sacred trees of the world, including the giant sequoias of North America and the ‘Ōhi‘a Lehua of Hawaii. (originally published 11/14/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Future Kick
21 november 2025 · 2 uur
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1991 cyberpunk action movie “Future Kick,” starring Don 'The Dragon' Wilson, Meg Foster and Chris Penn. Lees meer
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Licking, Part 2
20 november 2025 · 54 min
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking. Lees meer
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Smart Talks with IBM: Unlocking Our Quantum Future
19 november 2025 · 54 min
Malcolm Gladwell heads to San Francisco Tech Week to talk with IBM’s new Director of Research Jay Gambetta in front of a live audience. They discuss IBM’s plans to scale quantum computing power, the groundbreaking experiments already underway, and what impact these new computers could have on chemistry, medicine, and even finance. Lees meer
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Licking, Part 1
18 november 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Reptilicus
17 november 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
Grab your drug bazooka! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the wild world of euro-kaiju films with the 1961/1962 Danish/American co-production “Reptilicus.” (originally published 11/22/2024) Lees meer
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From the Vault: The Edge of Sentience, with Jonathan Birch
15 november 2025 · 34 min
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Jonathan Birch about his new book “The Edge of Sentience: Risk and Precaution in Humans, Other Animals, and AI.” (originally published 11/12/2024) Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dark City, Part 2
14 november 2025 · 1 uur 14 min
In this two-part Weirdhouse Cinema exploration, Rob and Joe dive into Noirvember with 1998’s “Dark City,” directed by Alex Proyas and starring Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, and Ian Richardson. Lees meer
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Animalia Stupendium: The Musk Deer
12 november 2025 · 7 min
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 musk deer! Lees meer
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Sacred Daggers, Part 2
11 november 2025 · 54 min
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of sacred, sacrificial and novel daggers from various cultures and traditions. Lees meer
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Face Behind the Mask
10 november 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate Noirvember with a viewing of the 1941 Robert Florey crime film “The Face Behind the Mask,” starring the legendary Peter Lorre. (originally published 11/15/2024) Lees meer
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