Blubber, Part 2
In this two-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of blubber and some of the ideas surrounding cetacean insulation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Des 51min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Innerspace
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, guest-host David Striepe of the Talkin' Tofu podcast returns to chat with Rob about the 1987 miniaturization film “Innerspace,” directed by Joe Dante and starring Dennis Quaid, Martin Short and Meg Ryan. (originally published 1/3/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Des 1h 29min
From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into the powerful resonance of the fireplace and hearthstone in human culture, psychology and myth. (part 2 of 2, originally published 12/19/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Des 54min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus, the Movie
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1985’s “Santa Claus: The Movie,” starring Dudley Moore as an elf, John Lithgow as a scheming tycoon and David Huddleston – the Big Lebowski himself – as Santa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Des 1h 25min
Blubber, Part 1
In this two-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of blubber and some of the ideas surrounding cetacean insulation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Des 59min
The Monstrefact: The Tomtar
In this holiday episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the diminutive tomtars of Swedish holiday tradition…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Des 3min
The Glow Behind the Firescreen
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the use of firescreens, polescreens and related technologies that shielded the eyes from the glow, heat or desolation of the hearth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Des 46min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Rock'n Roll Wolf
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1976’s “Rock'n'Roll Wolf,” also known as “Mama.” It’s a Romanian–Soviet–French co-production and a live-action adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale “The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats.” (originally published 12/13/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Des 1h 25min
