Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 1
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer and starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. (Part 1 of 2)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Maj 202558min
Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 2: Shield Walls
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the invention of the shield, shield wall tactics and the Roman tetsudo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Maj 202545min
The Monstrefact: Life on Star Wars' Utapau
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the lifeforms of the planet Utapau, as seen in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Apr 20254min
Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 1: The Mythical Lost Legion
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss shield walls, the Roman tetsudo and a largely discredited but still interesting hypothesized example of military contact between the Roman Empire and the Chinese Han Dynasty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Apr 202542min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dragonslayer
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe raise all praise to the great dragon Vermithrax Pejorative in 1981’s “Dragonslayer.” They also really like Ralph Richardson. (originally published 4/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Apr 20251h 28min
From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. (originally published 4/4/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Apr 202546min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Sleepwalkers
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1992’s Sleepwalkers, directed by Mick Garris and scripted by Stephen King. It’s a bonkers romp through the American Heartland and the secret world of secret soul-sucking werecats, starring Brian Krause, Alice Krige and Mädchen Amick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Apr 20251h 39min
Cynicism, Part 4: Overcoming Cynicism
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Apr 202550min
