Podcast Episodes

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.…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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 Brot…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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 pub…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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 Ále…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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)

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Published on 4 weeks ago

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…

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Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

STBYM Listener Mail: Laser Blade

Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...

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Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

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 Misu…

Published on 1 month ago

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…

Published on 1 month ago

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)

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Published on 1 month ago