The Science of H.P. Lovecraft

The Science of H.P. Lovecraft

Legendary weird fiction author H.P. Lovecraft revolutionized our understanding of supernatural horror in the early 20th century, but he was also a science writer and lived in a time of tremendous scientific advancement and global war. Join Robert and Julie as they chat with S.T. Joshi about the science of H.P. Lovecraft's fiction and how it influenced popular culture. Plus, hear from a few HowStuffWorks podcast personalities on their own favorite Lovecraft tales.

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Thing from Another World

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Thing from Another World

Before John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” there was Howard Hawks’ “The Thing From Another World,” the first adaptation of John W. Campbell Jr.’s short story “Who goes there?” In this classic episode of Wei...

13 Jan 20251h 2min

From the Vault: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 2

From the Vault: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit crabs. (originally published 1/9/2024)See omnys...

11 Jan 202551min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Santo vs. the Martian Invasion

Weirdhouse Cinema: Santo vs. the Martian Invasion

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of lucha libre with the 1967 Mexican science fiction film “Santo vs. the Martian Invasion,” starring El Santo himself alongsi...

10 Jan 20251h 36min

Pretend Play, Part 2: Theory of Mind and Imaginary Friends

Pretend Play, Part 2: Theory of Mind and Imaginary Friends

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Jan 202557min

The Monstrefact: He Who Walks Behind the Rows

The Monstrefact: He Who Walks Behind the Rows

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the the sinister entity from Stephen King’s 1977 short story “Children of the Corn” and its mythological and folkloric predecessors….See om...

8 Jan 20257min

Pretend Play, Part 1

Pretend Play, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jan 20251h 9min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the absurd sci-fi fantasy film “Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy,” a 1981 Yugoslav-Czech co-production full of intergalactic aliens and surreal...

6 Jan 20251h 19min

From the Vault: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 1

From the Vault: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit crabs. (originally published 1/4/2024)See omnys...

4 Jan 202549min

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