From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… (originally published 8/20/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Aug 202540min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Quatermass and the Pit
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 sci-fi horror film “Quatermass and the Pit” starring James Donald, Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley and Julian Glover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Aug 20251h 35min
The Wallace Line, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and the British naturalist it was named for, Alfred Russel Wallace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Aug 202545min
Animalia Stupendium: The Giant Clam
Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the giant clam!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Aug 20258min
The Wallace Line, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and the British naturalist it was named for, Alfred Russel Wallace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Aug 202554min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Congo
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Anney Reese discuss the 1995 jungle adventure film "Congo" starring Laura Linney, Ernie Hudson and Tim Curry – as well as LOTS of Stan Winston gorilla costumes. (originally published 11/11/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Aug 20251h 59min
From the Vault: Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability to squirt blood from their eyes – as well as some culture and history surrounding their existence. (originally published 8/15/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Aug 202547min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 fantasy musical "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," directed by Mel Stuart, written by Roald Dahl and starring Gene Wilder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Aug 20251h 44min
