Animalia Stupendium: The Giant Clam
Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the giant clam!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Aug 20258min
The Wallace Line, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and the British naturalist it was named for, Alfred Russel Wallace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Aug 202554min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Congo
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Anney Reese discuss the 1995 jungle adventure film "Congo" starring Laura Linney, Ernie Hudson and Tim Curry – as well as LOTS of Stan Winston gorilla costumes. (originally published 11/11/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Aug 20251h 59min
From the Vault: Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability to squirt blood from their eyes – as well as some culture and history surrounding their existence. (originally published 8/15/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Aug 202547min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 fantasy musical "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," directed by Mel Stuart, written by Roald Dahl and starring Gene Wilder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Aug 20251h 44min
STBYM Listener Mail: Amy Good Gorilla
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.
14 Aug 202559min
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Galactus
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Marvel Comics’ Galactus and how he ties into various contemplations of extraterrestrial intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Aug 20257min
Saint Swithin's Revenge
Happy Saint Swithin’s Day! In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the legendary saint whose feast day is July 15, the folkloric weather prophecies associated with the day and what modern meteorology has to say about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Aug 20251h 4min
