Can London survive the bond between a giant monster and its young? In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1961 British kaiju film “Gorgo,” starring Bill Travers and William Sylvester. (originally published 1/12/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 2 of 4, originally published 3/7/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 15, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 Saul and Elaine Bass short film "Quest," a visionary take on human mortality, written by Ray Bradbury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mythical salamander… (originally published 1/17/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2025•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe chat with Mark Mandica, executive director of the Amphibian Foundation. Mark returns to the show to discuss the plight of amphibians and current conservation efforts for critically endangered species. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2025•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Curtis Harrington’s 1966 space horror movie “Queen of Blood,” starring John Saxon, Basil Rathbone, Dennis Hopper and Florence Marly as the titular alien monarch. (originally published 05/26/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 1 of 4, originally published 3/5/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 08, 2025•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the groundbreaking 1956 science fiction film "Forbidden Planet," starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen and Robby the Robot. The film also features the first full-length electronic musical score, by Bebe and Louis Barron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 07, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hecatoncheires or hundred-handed warriors of Greek mythology… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 05, 2025•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 04, 2025•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Dino De Laurentiis’s 1980 sci-fi comic book extravaganza “Flash Gordon,” directed by Mike Hodges and featuring the music of Queen. (originally published 2/16/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 03, 2025•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form. (originally published 2/1/2024, part 2 of 2) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 01, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 made-for-TV movie “Gargoyles,” starring Cornel Wilde, Jennifer Salt, Grayson Hall and Bernie Casey – with make-up effects by legendary Stan Winston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 28, 2025•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous villain from the 2024 film “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Feb 25, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1968’s “The Green Slime,” a surprisingly procedural sci-fi film full of rubbery monsters, serious men, model rockets and more than a little bit of green slime. (originally published 08/18/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form. (originally published 1/30/2024, part 1 of 2) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi Stuff to Blow Your Mind Listeners, we wanted to share an episode from the The Unshakebales we think you'll like. A few years ago, Zahra Hargens-Illiff discovered batteries light her up. She built her own battery prototype in her garage and hit the VC circuit. But after a series of disappointing rejections, she took matters into her own hands and bootstrapped her first few products. A decision that took a lot of courage but one that is paying off. Join Ben Walter and Kathleen Griffith as they ...
Feb 22, 2025•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Panos Cosmatos’ “The Viewing,'' a delightfully psychotronic 2022 short film featured on Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. There's no smoking in the Obelisk Chamber. (originally published 08/11/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implications for everything from gambling and paranormal beliefs to our movements through everyday life. (originally published 2/13/2024, part 3 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2025•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a fictional denizen of the planet Uranus, as brought to life in Stanley G. Weinbaum’s 1935 short story “The Planet of Doubt.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implications for everything from gambling and paranormal beliefs to our movements through everyday life. (originally published 2/10/2024, part 2 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 18, 2025•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 horror film “Blacula” directed by William Crain and starring William Marshall as Prince Mamuwalde. (originally published 2/2/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implications for everything from gambling and paranormal beliefs to our movements through everyday life. (originally published 2/8/2024, part 1 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 goth LGBTQ vampire horror film “The Hunger,” directed by Tony Scott and starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie and Susan Sarandon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 14, 2025•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about its volcanism and geology, as well as a look at the mythology behind its name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2025•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Claude Glass, a black mirror for viewing landscapes during the 19th century… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast