Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 1: The Mythical Lost Legion
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss shield walls, the Roman tetsudo and a largely discredited but still interesting hypothesized example of military contact between the Roman Empire and the Chinese Han Dynasty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Huhti 42min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dragonslayer
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe raise all praise to the great dragon Vermithrax Pejorative in 1981’s “Dragonslayer.” They also really like Ralph Richardson. (originally published 4/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Huhti 1h 28min
From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. (originally published 4/4/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Huhti 46min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Sleepwalkers
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1992’s Sleepwalkers, directed by Mick Garris and scripted by Stephen King. It’s a bonkers romp through the American Heartland and the secret world of secret soul-sucking werecats, starring Brian Krause, Alice Krige and Mädchen Amick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Huhti 1h 39min
Cynicism, Part 4: Overcoming Cynicism
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Huhti 50min
The Artifact: Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the stone spheres of Costa Rica…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Huhti 3min
Cynicism, Part 3: Politics and Social Media
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Huhti 59min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Flight of Dragons
Only science and logic can save us from dark magic and dragons! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Seth discuss the 1982 Rankin and Bass animated film "The Flight of Dragons," featuring the voice talents of John Ritter and James Earl Jones. (Originally published 11/18/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Huhti 1h 16min
