The Cognitive Dissonance of Exorcisms

The Cognitive Dissonance of Exorcisms

Priests in horror flicks drive demons out of innocent victims. But what's really happening in these apparent showdowns between good and evil? Join Robert and Julie as they look at this exorcism through the lens of cognitive dissonance and personification.

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Critters

Weirdhouse Cinema: Critters

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1986 sci-fi creature feature “Critters,” starring Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Zane, Terrence Mann and a bunch of ravenous space creatures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Nov 20231h 28min

The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank

The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses big questions, fears and possibilities concerning extraterrestrial life with astrophysicist Adam Frank, author of “The Little Book of Aliens.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Nov 202342min

Monstrefact Redux: Sleipnir, the Eight-Legged Horse

Monstrefact Redux: Sleipnir, the Eight-Legged Horse

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Sleipnir, the mythical stead of the Norse god Odin. (originally published 06/07/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Nov 20234min

Anthology of Horror, Volume 9

Anthology of Horror, Volume 9

Yes, the Halloween tradition continues as Robert and Joe dive into the rich history of TV horror and sci-fi anthology shows to focus on STBYM topics that might not otherwise make the show. In this installment, they spin some science and contemplation out of the 2001 episode of “The Outer Limits” titled “Think Like a Dinosaur” and the 1974 episode of “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” titled “The Spanish Moss Murders.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Okt 20231h 3min

Dr. Anton Jessup's Halloween Spectacular

Dr. Anton Jessup's Halloween Spectacular

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, but this time things take a more dramatic turn… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Okt 202325min

From the Vault: Elfshot, Part 2

From the Vault: Elfshot, Part 2

These lands are old and the elves who lived before us still watch and wait. Cross them, and you may feel the prick of their arrow. You’ll find no wound, though your flesh will swell and ache, and if you happen upon one of their elfstones in the grass then you might have chance at survival. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the superstition, archaeology and science of elfshot. (originally published 10/04/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Okt 202350min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dracula A.D. 1972

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dracula A.D. 1972

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the late-franchise Hammer horror film “Dracula A.D. 1972,” in which Chrisopher Lee’s vampiric prince of darkness rises from the ashes a century later in groovy London. Are hippies and the descendents of Doctor Van Helsing up to the challenge? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Okt 20231h 21min

Where the Shadows Lie, Part 2

Where the Shadows Lie, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of shadows. How do human conceptions of shadows factor into our literature, art, history and monster making? What does it mean to cast a monstrous shadow, or to cast no shadow at all? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Okt 202354min

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