From the Vault: Star Wars Alien Necropsy, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, venture into a galaxy far, far away while also considering the science and biology of our home world. Join Robert and Joe as they break down six fantastic alien species from the Star Wars universe. (Originally published 5/6/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Jun 20221h 8min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Battle Beyond the Stars
It’s time to venture into the world of “Star Wars” knock-offs once more, this time with 1980’s “Battle Beyond the Stars!” Join Rob and Joe as they revel in this wonky space opera featuring a number of b-movie mainstays and future stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jun 20221h 21min
Red Leviathan, with Ryan Tucker Jones
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Ryan Tucker Jones, author of the new book “Red Leviathan: The Secret History of Soviet Whaling.” Jones discusses the horrific impact of 20th century whaling, the Soviet Union’s place in whaling history and the efforts of scientists and activists to stop the practice – including scientists within the Soviet Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Jun 202240min
The Monsterfact: The Jiang Shi
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Jiang Shi or hopping vampire of Chinese folklore…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Jun 20224min
Of Humans and Squids, with Martin Wallen
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Martin Wallen about his 2021 book “Squid,” which covers the history of humanity’s scientific, folkloric and literary interest in cephalopods – from Aristotle’s understanding of the creatures to their treatment in weird fiction of the 20th and 21st centuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Jun 20221h 17min
Listener Mail: Turtle Talk
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail. Plus this time Seth pops in to chat with Robert about TMNT video games...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Jun 202227min
From the Vault: Star Wars Alien Necropsy, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, venture into a galaxy far, far away while also considering the science and biology of our home world. Join Robert and Joe as they break down six fantastic alien species from the Star Wars universe. (Originally published 5/4/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Jun 20221h 6min
Weirdhouse Cinema: A Chinese Ghost Story
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1987 Hong Kong supernatural romance comedy “A Chinese Ghost Story,” featuring screaming skulls, a seductive ghost and an evil tree demon. It’s a cult classic!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jun 20221h 8min
