From the Vault: A Major Award
The 1983 holiday film “A Christmas Story” warned us of the dangers associated with BB guns, bar soap and frozen flag poles – but it also introduced us to the Old Man’s prized leg lamp. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the deep, ancient and occult history of lamps and other objects shaped in the likeness of a human leg or foot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Des 202250min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Morozko (aka Jack Frost)
This week on Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1960s Russian fairy tale spectacular “Morozko,” better known to many fans as “Jack Frost.” It’s a tale of love, evil stepmothers, mushroom wizards, animal transformations, Baba Yaga and of course the Russian personification of winter, Morozko or Ded Moroz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Des 20221h 17min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Bloodbeat
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider their first holiday horror film selection: 1983’s “Bloodbeat.” Filmed in Wisconsin, the film explores the complexity of holiday family time, while also wondering what might happen if mom had to battle a Samurai ghost with her psychic powers. Plus, Rob and Joe will discuss holiday horror films in general. (originally published 12/10/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Des 20221h 11min
Monstrefact Redux: The Kallikantzaros
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a holiday monster...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Des 20223min
From the Vault: Daniel Whiteson, Time Traveler
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe welcome back Daniel Whiteson, particle physicist and co-host of Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe. Tune in for a discussion of time travel, wormholes and more that will actually transport you roughly an hour into the future. Plus Daniel will discuss the new book "Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe." (Originally published 12/09/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Des 20221h
Holiday Break!
We're on holiday break this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Des 202233s
From the Vault: Tumbleweeds, Part 2
In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe explore the world of tumbleweeds. While it’s easy to dismiss these amazing plants as overused symbols of the American west, these detachable diaspores are more than meets the eyes. (originally published 01/13/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Des 202246min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
In this holiday edition of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1964’s Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Can Santa Claus teach the young of Mars how to be children again? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Des 20221h 18min
