STBYM Listener Mail: 2025 Mailbag Eversion
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.
Dec 30, 2025•55 min
Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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Episodes
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santo vs. the Martian Invasion
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2025•1 hr 37 min
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 1
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Battle Beyond the Stars
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2025•1 hr 22 min
From the Vault: Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 25, 2025•44 min
On the Conquest of Christmas, presented by Dr. Anton Jessup
In this special Christmas Eve transmission, Dr. Anton Jessup reflects on the nature of holiday conquest and what victory actually looks like… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2025•5 min
From the Vault: Goblet of Eggnog
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 23, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Blue Sunshine
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr 38 min
From the Vault: More Squirrels Eating Meat
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2025•58 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Night of the Comet
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Errors in Gift Giving
In this special holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of bad christmas gift giving – and receiving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 12 min
The Monstrefact Redux: The Afanc
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Afanc of Welsh tradition… (originaly published 12/4/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 17, 2025•4 min
Blubber, Part 2
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2025•52 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Innerspace
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2025•1 hr 30 min
From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 2
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2025•54 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus, the Movie
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Blubber, Part 1
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2025•59 min
The Monstrefact: The Tomtar
In this holiday episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the diminutive tomtars of Swedish holiday tradition… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2025•4 min
The Glow Behind the Firescreen
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2025•47 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Rock'n Roll Wolf
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 25 min
From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 1
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Day of the Beast
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Licking, Part 3
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking. (part 3 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 04, 2025•59 min
The Monstrefact: The Rougarou
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary shapeshifter of French and Creole Louisiana known as the Rougarou… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 03, 2025•6 min
STBYM Listener Mail: Laser Blade
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.
Dec 02, 2025•58 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Shogun Assassin
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 26 min
From the Vault: Lightning-Struck Wood and the Rowan
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2025•48 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Deep Blue Sea
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2025•1 hr 23 min
From the Vault: A Monsterous Feast
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2025•52 min
The Monstrefact Redux: Hortus the Rotting Mermaid
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2025•5 min
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