The Buddha is a Mountain

The Buddha is a Mountain

One of the largest historical statues in the world, China’s Lèshān Grand Buddha has overlooked the Dàdù river for 1200 years. Carved from the side of a mountain, this serene titan is a testament to human artistry and the Anthropocene Epoch. Join Robert and Joe for a discussion of the Buddha’s history, meaning and the overarching theme of humanity’s remaking of the natural world.

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From the Vault: The Sunken Lands, Part 1

From the Vault: The Sunken Lands, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. (Part 1 of 4, originally published 11/28/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Nov 202444min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Reptilicus

Weirdhouse Cinema: Reptilicus

Grab your drug bazooka! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the wild world of euro-kaiju films with the 1961/1962 Danish/American co-production “Reptilicus.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Nov 20241h 7min

Of Cockentrice and Cockatrice: A Monstrous Feast

Of Cockentrice and Cockatrice: A Monstrous Feast

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe prepare us for the holiday feasts ahead with a discussion of such monstrous dishes as the Cockentrice, the Turducken and other historic culinary indulgences – as well related monsters that you might accidentally order at a medieval feast. Bon appétit!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Nov 202451min

The Monstrefact Redux: The Mummy

The Monstrefact Redux: The Mummy

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the undead mummies of horror cinema and where they emerge from in modern Egyptomania… (originally published 10/25/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Nov 20246min

Urohidrosis: A Case of the Urine Sweats

Urohidrosis: A Case of the Urine Sweats

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss urohidrosis: the avian habit of urinating and/or defecating onto the scaly parts of one’s own legs. Find out what it’s all about…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Nov 202451min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Return to Oz

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Return to Oz

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the magical world of Oz – not the 1939 version, but the dark fantasy stylings of 1985’s “Return to Oz,” featuring electrotherapy, nightmarish wheelers and other strange delights. (originally published 08/19/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Nov 20241h 19min

From the Vault: The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank

From the Vault: The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses big questions, fears and possibilities concerning extraterrestrial life with astrophysicist Adam Frank, author of “The Little Book of Aliens.” (originally published 11/02/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Nov 202443min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Face Behind the Mask

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Face Behind the Mask

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate Noirvember with a viewing of the 1941 Robert Florey crime film “The Face Behind the Mask,” starring the legendary Peter Lorre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Nov 20241h 19min

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