In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe enter the magical world of Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy musical “Labyrinth,” starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. (originally published 9/13/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out…(originally published 9/10/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special Star Trek Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss teleportation in the Star Trek universe and the questions it raises about human identity and consciousness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Neuralian Mugatos of Star Trek… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the salt vampires of M-113 from “Star Trek: The Original Series.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1958 sci-fi movie “The Brain Eaters,” which doesn’t actually feature brain eating but is still a lot of fun. We're re-running it during Trek Week because it features Leonard Nimoy! (originaly published 02/11/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out…(originally published 9/5/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1960 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine,” starring Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux. Prepare for Morlock mania! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert welcomes bestselling author Mary Roach back to the program to discuss her latest book “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the dismemberment-loving Fireys of Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… (originally published 8/27/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe explore the mind-bending, non-narrative CGI acid trip that is 1992’s “Beyond the Mind’s Eye,” directed by Michael Boydstun and featuring the music of Jan Hammer. (originally published 9/6/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… (originally published 8/22/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe delve into the low-budget 1991 horror odyssey “Empire of the Dark,” starring Steve Barkett and Richard Harrison. When the gateway to Hell opens in Northern California, only Richard Flynn can harrow Hell itself to save his ex and stop an immortal cult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg paradox, madman theory and the balance of power in our world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Marvel Comics’ "Aliens vs. Avengers" comics and some of the xenomorphic ideas it explores... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg paradox, madman theory and the balance of power in our world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe wrestle with their first full-blown snake movie: 1981’s “Venom.” It stars Oliver Reed, Klaus Kinski and a live black mamba snake from the London Zoo. Film historians still debate which was the more difficult actor of the three. (originally published 11/12/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… (originally published 8/20/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 sci-fi horror film “Quatermass and the Pit” starring James Donald, Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley and Julian Glover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and the British naturalist it was named for, Alfred Russel Wallace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 giant clam! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and the British naturalist it was named for, Alfred Russel Wallace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Anney Reese discuss the 1995 jungle adventure film "Congo" starring Laura Linney, Ernie Hudson and Tim Curry – as well as LOTS of Stan Winston gorilla costumes. (originally published 11/11/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability to squirt blood from their eyes – as well as some culture and history surrounding their existence. (originally published 8/15/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 fantasy musical "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," directed by Mel Stuart, written by Roald Dahl and starring Gene Wilder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Marvel Comics’ Galactus and how he ties into various contemplations of extraterrestrial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Saint Swithin’s Day! In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the legendary saint whose feast day is July 15, the folkloric weather prophecies associated with the day and what modern meteorology has to say about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
