Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Incredible Shrinking Man
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1957 miniaturization film “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” which manages to deliver ground-breaking special effects action and philosophical depth in equal measure. Plus, it features an amazing house cat attack! (originally published 03/24/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Aug 20251h 22min
From the Vault: The Ninja, Part 4
In this four-part 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. (originally published 8/6/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Aug 202554min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Invitation to Hell (1984)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the bonkers 1984 Wes Craven made-for-TV movie “Invitation to Hell,” starring Robert Urich, Joanna Cassidy and Susan Lucci.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Aug 20251h 43min
Vintage Egyptology, with Colleen Darnell
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Egyptologist, author and educator Colleen Darnell about ancient Egyptian religion, warfare and of course vintage fashion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Juli 202541min
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Star Trek
In this classic omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses four different creatures from the Star Trek universe: the Andorians, the Tribbles, the Ceti Eels and the Horta. (orignally published 6/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Juli 202524min
Do Aliens Speak Physics, with Daniel Whiteson
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with Daniel Whiteson, co-host of the podcast "Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe" about Whiteson's upcoming book "Do Aliens Speak Physics," to be released November 4th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Juli 20251h 4min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hercules in the Haunted World
In this classic 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. (originally published 7/26/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Juli 20251h 20min
From the Vault: The Ninja, Part 3
In this four-part 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. (originally published 8/01/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Juli 202551min
