Personhood: The Animal and Robot Edition

Personhood: The Animal and Robot Edition

What exactly is personhood? Over time, the term "person" has evolved to include numerous concepts. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the nature of personhood and sticky concept of consciousness as applied to animals and robots.

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Next of Kin (1982)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Next of Kin (1982)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture down under for the 1982 supernatural thriller “Next of Kin,” starring Jacki Kerin, John Jarratt and a superb score by German electroni...

23 Tammi 1h 5min

From the Vault: The Invention of Cotton Candy, Part 1

From the Vault: The Invention of Cotton Candy, Part 1

So what exactly IS cotton candy and how does this curious confectionary concoction tie into other culinary traditions, including China’s Dragon’s beard candy? Find out in this classic episode of Stuff...

22 Tammi 1h 2min

The Monstrefact: The Xenomorph Queen

The Monstrefact: The Xenomorph Queen

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the xenomorph queen from the “Alien” universe…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Tammi 5min

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 5

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 5

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. (part 5 of 5) (originally published 1/23/2025)See...

20 Tammi 1h 5min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gargoyles

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gargoyles

In this classic 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 ...

19 Tammi 1h 38min

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 4

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 4

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. (part 4 of 5) (originally published 1/21/2025)See...

17 Tammi 57min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Deep Red

Weirdhouse Cinema: Deep Red

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate January Giallo with a look at Italian horror master Dario Argento’s 1975 film “Deep Red,” starring David Hemmings and with an iconic score b...

16 Tammi 1h 54min

O Death, Part 4: Santa Muerte and...

O Death, Part 4: Santa Muerte and...

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 gendere...

15 Tammi 1h 6min

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