Of Cockentrice and Cockatrice: A Monstrous Feast
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe prepare us for the holiday feasts ahead with a discussion of such monstrous dishes as the Cockentrice, the Turducken and other historic culinary indulgences – as well related monsters that you might accidentally order at a medieval feast. Bon appétit!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Nov 202451min
The Monstrefact Redux: The Mummy
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the undead mummies of horror cinema and where they emerge from in modern Egyptomania… (originally published 10/25/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Nov 20246min
Urohidrosis: A Case of the Urine Sweats
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss urohidrosis: the avian habit of urinating and/or defecating onto the scaly parts of one’s own legs. Find out what it’s all about…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Nov 202451min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Return to Oz
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the magical world of Oz – not the 1939 version, but the dark fantasy stylings of 1985’s “Return to Oz,” featuring electrotherapy, nightmarish wheelers and other strange delights. (originally published 08/19/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Nov 20241h 19min
From the Vault: The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank
In this classic 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.” (originally published 11/02/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Nov 202443min
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Face Behind the Mask
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate Noirvember with a viewing of the 1941 Robert Florey crime film “The Face Behind the Mask,” starring the legendary Peter Lorre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Nov 20241h 19min
Sacred Trees of the World
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the various sacred trees of the world, including the giant sequoias of North America and the ‘Ōhi‘a Lehua of Hawaii. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Nov 202450min
The Artifact: Roman Dodecahedrons
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the mysterious Roman dodecahedra… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Nov 20245min
