From the Vault: Do Ants Make Traps?
The trap is insidious. But of course it is. It was designed and executed… by ants? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, the ant wars continue as Robert and Joe explore some of the possibility that a few formidable Formicidae species actually lay traps. (originally published 1/20/2022)."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Des 202259min
The Monstrefact Redux: The Manticore
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary Manticore… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Des 20224min
The Origins of Games Workshop, with Sir Ian Livingstone
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Sir Ian Livingstone, co-founder of Games Workshop and co-author of the Fighting Fantasy gamebook series with Steve Jackson, about their new book ““Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Des 202240min
More Monstrous Correspondences with Dr. Anton Jessup
In this special holiday edition of Listener Mail, Dr. Anton Jessup takes a break from his experiments to read some of the listener and viewer mail that has accumulated in the university basement over the last four years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Des 202215min
From the Vault: A Major Award
The 1983 holiday film “A Christmas Story” warned us of the dangers associated with BB guns, bar soap and frozen flag poles – but it also introduced us to the Old Man’s prized leg lamp. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the deep, ancient and occult history of lamps and other objects shaped in the likeness of a human leg or foot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Des 202250min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Morozko (aka Jack Frost)
This week on Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1960s Russian fairy tale spectacular “Morozko,” better known to many fans as “Jack Frost.” It’s a tale of love, evil stepmothers, mushroom wizards, animal transformations, Baba Yaga and of course the Russian personification of winter, Morozko or Ded Moroz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Des 20221h 17min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Bloodbeat
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider their first holiday horror film selection: 1983’s “Bloodbeat.” Filmed in Wisconsin, the film explores the complexity of holiday family time, while also wondering what might happen if mom had to battle a Samurai ghost with her psychic powers. Plus, Rob and Joe will discuss holiday horror films in general. (originally published 12/10/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Des 20221h 11min
Monstrefact Redux: The Kallikantzaros
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a holiday monster...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Des 20223min
