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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 20221h 8min
The Cauldron, Part 4
On a mundane level, a cauldron is nothing more than a great cooking pot, but it takes on supernatural dimensions in various myths and legends. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history of cauldrons and their links to tales of witchcraft, rebirth and the mandate of heaven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Juni 202241min
The Monstrefact: Mud Monsters Attack
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a couple of different mud monsters from global traditions…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Juni 20224min
