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
Weirdhouse Cinema: Forbidden Planet
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the groundbreaking 1956 science fiction film "Forbidden Planet," starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen and Robby the Robot. The film also features the first full-length electronic musical score, by Bebe and Louis Barron.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Mar 20251h 34min
Mystery Cults, Part 3
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.
7 Mar 20251h 3min
The Monstrefact Redux: The Hecatoncheires
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hecatoncheires or hundred-handed warriors of Greek mythology…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Mar 20257min
Mystery Cults, Part 2
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.
4 Mar 202552min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Flash Gordon (1980)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Dino De Laurentiis’s 1980 sci-fi comic book extravaganza “Flash Gordon,” directed by Mike Hodges and featuring the music of Queen. (originally published 2/16/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Mar 20251h 40min
From the Vault: Strange Ice, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form. (originally published 2/1/2024, part 2 of 2)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Mar 202544min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Gargoyles
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 made-for-TV movie “Gargoyles,” starring Cornel Wilde, Jennifer Salt, Grayson Hall and Bernie Casey – with make-up effects by legendary Stan Winston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Feb 20251h 38min
