O Death, Part 1: The Reaper’s Image
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Where do they come from? Why and how are they gendered? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Jan 1h 8min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hunchback of the Morgue
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the filmography of Spanish horror icon Paul Naschy with the 1973 thriller “Hunchback of the Morgue,” also starring Rosanna Yanni, María Elena Arpóna and Alberto Dalbés. (originally published 1/17/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Jan 1h 33min
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (originally published 1/9/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Jan 57min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Footprints on the Moon
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tap into the January Giallo spirit of things with 1975’s “Footprints on the Moon,” a beautifully-shot surreal mystery starring Florinda Bolkan, Peter McEnery, Nicoletta Elmi and Klaus Kinski -- with cinematography by Oscar-winner Vittorio Storaro. (originally published 1/24/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Jan 1h 30min
The Twilight Zone: The Rip Van Winkle Caper
Submitted for your approval: Given listener nostalgia for past TV marathons of The Twilight Zone, Robert and Joe devote this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind to the classic episode “The Rip Van Winkle Caper.” Join them as they break down some of the scientific, cultural and economic topics associated with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Jan 1h 1min
The Monstrefact: The Silvesterkläuse
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Silvesterkläuse, particularly the monstrous “ugly” versions that factor into Swiss New Year’s Eve traditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Dec 20255min
STBYM Listener Mail: 2025 Mailbag Eversion
Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Dec 202555min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santo vs. the Martian Invasion
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of lucha libre with the 1967 Mexican science fiction film “Santo vs. the Martian Invasion,” starring El Santo himself alongside Wolf Ruvinskis and Maura Monti. (originally published 1/10/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Dec 20251h 37min
