From the Vault:  Don't Drink the Salt Water

From the Vault: Don't Drink the Salt Water

Whether you draw your wisdom from 18th century poems or experience in the surf, you probably know that drinking seawater is a terrible idea. But exactly why shouldn’t you drink saltwater? What happens if you do? Can it really drive you mad with hallucinations? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick look to the world of biology for answers. (Originally published Jan. 16, 2018)

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gorgo

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gorgo

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.

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From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 2

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 2

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.

15 Mar 202543min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quest (1984)

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quest (1984)

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.

14 Mar 20251h 11min

Mystery Cults, Part 4

Mystery Cults, Part 4

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.

13 Mar 202559min

The Monstrefact Redux: The Salamander

The Monstrefact Redux: The Salamander

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.

12 Mar 20254min

The Plight of Amphibians, with Mark Mandica

The Plight of Amphibians, with Mark Mandica

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.

11 Mar 202538min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Queen of Blood

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Queen of Blood

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.

10 Mar 20251h 19min

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 1

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 1

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.

8 Mar 202550min

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