The Ninja, Part 2
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Jul 202443min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Child of Peach
This week on Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Taiwanese 80s cinema, this time with “Child of Peach.” It’s a frantic, action-packed fairytale full of demons, glowing peaches and magic children. (originally published 03/17/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Jul 20241h 11min
From the Vault: Mud, Part 2
What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this classic four-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rob and Joe immerse themselves in the mysteries of mud. (originally published 07/11/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Jul 202455min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Hercules in the Haunted World
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the colorful filmography of Mario Bava for a rare peplum horror movie. It’s 1961’s “Hercules in the Haunted World,” starring Reg Park, Christopher Lee and Leonora Ruffo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Jul 20241h 20min
The Ninja, Part 1
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Jul 202451min
The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 4 - The Neomorph
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the deadly neomorphs of the “Alien” universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jul 20246min
Hair on Fire, Part 2
In this two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a discussion of everything from pirates and barbecue mishaps to Latin literature and science fiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Jul 202443min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Clash of the Titans (1981)
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1981 Ray Harryhausen stop-motion epic “Clash of the Titans,” which also happens to star a bunch of notable human actors as well. (originally published 03/10/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Jul 20241h 24min
