The Science of Hell

The Science of Hell

The Science of Hell: Artists aren't alone in their fascination with Hell. Scientists two have long sought to breach the fiery gates and figure out just how it works. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie explore scientific ponderings over the Dante's "Inferno" and Milton's "Paradise Lost" from modern mathematicians, meteorologists and even Galileo. Robert sketched THIS MAP to help you out with the weather stuff.

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Beastmaster 2

Weirdhouse Cinema: Beastmaster 2

This week on Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into “Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time,” a 1991 sequel full of loincloths, green magic, animal hijinks and a lethal dose of goofy one-liners. ...

18 Mar 20221h 14min

Finn McCool, Part 2: The Thumb of Knowledge

Finn McCool, Part 2: The Thumb of Knowledge

The Irish mythological hero Finn MacCool is known for many exploits, from the slaying of a great fire monster to the creation of Giant's Causeway. However, he’s also known for his magical thumb, which...

17 Mar 202241min

The Monstrefact: Abhartach, the Irish Vampire

The Monstrefact: Abhartach, the Irish Vampire

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses what may be the oldest vampire in Western European traditions… Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee...

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Finn McCool, Part 1: Mythic Exploits of the Irish Hero

Finn McCool, Part 1: Mythic Exploits of the Irish Hero

The Irish mythological hero Finn MacCool is known for many exploits, from the slaying of a great fire monster to the creation of Giant's Causeway. However, he’s also known for his magical thumb, which...

15 Mar 202238min

Listener Mail: Tuesday's Great and Wednesday Too!

Listener Mail: Tuesday's Great and Wednesday Too!

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/lis...

14 Mar 202226min

From the Vault: The Halo, Part 2

From the Vault: The Halo, Part 2

From glowing rings to flaming sun discs, the halo takes many forms in religious iconography. Why do angels, saints, gods and demigods love standing beneath or in front of these things? In this classic...

12 Mar 202256min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Eliminators

Weirdhouse Cinema: Eliminators

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive head first into the 1986 cyborg time-travel adventure film “Eliminators,” which has robots, cavemen, kung-fu and more boat-related combat than yo...

11 Mar 20221h 6min

The Seven Day Week, Part 3

The Seven Day Week, Part 3

Our modern world is bound to the seven day week, but why is this the case? Is there anything in the cosmos or the inner workings of the human body that dictate this arrangement? In this episode of Stu...

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