The Monstrefact: Gmork from "The Neverending Story"
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous wolf Gmork from Michael Ende’s 1979 novel “The Neverending Story” and its 1984 film adaptation.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
28 Jan 5min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dracula (1931)
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the iconic 1931 Universal Pictures adaptation of “Dracula,” directed by Tod Browning and starring Bela Lugosi in his most iconic perfo...
27 Jan 1h 35min
The Invention of Dog Biscuits
In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the origins of the humble dog biscuit or “scooby snack,” from discussions of dog bread in Ancient Rome to the Victor...
26 Jan 52min
From the Vault: The Invention of Cotton Candy, Part 2
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 episode of Stuff to Blow...
24 Jan 40min
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 Jan 1h 5min
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 Jan 1h 2min
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 Jan 5min
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 Jan 1h 5min
