Ouroboros: The Tail-Eating Serpent

Ouroboros: The Tail-Eating Serpent

The ouroboros is an ancient symbol of a mythical serpent or dragon that bites its own tail. It has come to represent, rebirth, infinity and the continuous wheel of cycles. But it also turns out to be a clever way for some animals to defend themselves and can be seen in everything from storms on Saturn to nanotechnology.

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Telephone Box

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Telephone Box

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the award-winning 1972 Spanish short film “La cabina,” directed by Antonio Mercero, written by José Luis Garci and starring José Luis ...

23 Feb 1h 19min

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 3

From the Vault: 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...

21 Feb 1h 3min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind:  Forbidden Planet

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Forbidden Planet

In this classic 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 R...

20 Feb 1h 34min

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 2

From the Vault: 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...

19 Feb 53min

The Monstrefact Redux: Count Orlok

The Monstrefact Redux: Count Orlok

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous villain from the 2024 film “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers. (originally published 2/26/2025)See omnystudio.com...

18 Feb 5min

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 1

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 1

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...

17 Feb 45min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Quest (1984)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Quest (1984)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 Saul and Elaine Bass short film "Quest," a visionary take on human mortality, written by Ray Bradbury. (originally published ...

16 Feb 1h 11min

From the Vault: The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 3

From the Vault: The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 3

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about its volcanism and geology, as well as a look at the ...

14 Feb 49min

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