From the Vault: Odds and Evens, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out…(originally published 9/5/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Sep 202554min
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Time Machine (1960)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1960 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine,” starring Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux. Prepare for Morlock mania! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Sep 20251h 39min
Replaceable You, with Mary Roach
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert welcomes bestselling author Mary Roach back to the program to discuss her latest book “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Sep 202536min
The Monstrefact: The Fireys of Labyrinth
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the dismemberment-loving Fireys of Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Sep 20256min
From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 3
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… (originally published 8/27/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Sep 202545min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Beyond the Mind’s Eye
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe explore the mind-bending, non-narrative CGI acid trip that is 1992’s “Beyond the Mind’s Eye,” directed by Michael Boydstun and featuring the music of Jan Hammer. (originally published 9/6/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Sep 20251h 11min
From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… (originally published 8/22/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Aug 202551min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Empire of the Dark
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe delve into the low-budget 1991 horror odyssey “Empire of the Dark,” starring Steve Barkett and Richard Harrison. When the gateway to Hell opens in Northern California, only Richard Flynn can harrow Hell itself to save his ex and stop an immortal cult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Aug 20251h 35min
