Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Butterfly Murders
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Hong Kong wuxia film “The Butterfly Murders,” directed by Tsui Hark. The film certainly delivers on killer butterflies, but it’s also a moody gothic castle film, an action-packed showstopper and a bit of a slasher. (originally published 11/17/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Nov 20241h 26min
From the Vault: The Sunken Lands, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. (Part 1 of 4, originally published 11/28/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Nov 202444min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Reptilicus
Grab your drug bazooka! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the wild world of euro-kaiju films with the 1961/1962 Danish/American co-production “Reptilicus.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Nov 20241h 7min
Of Cockentrice and Cockatrice: A Monstrous Feast
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe prepare us for the holiday feasts ahead with a discussion of such monstrous dishes as the Cockentrice, the Turducken and other historic culinary indulgences – as well related monsters that you might accidentally order at a medieval feast. Bon appétit!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Nov 202451min
The Monstrefact Redux: The Mummy
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the undead mummies of horror cinema and where they emerge from in modern Egyptomania… (originally published 10/25/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Nov 20246min
Urohidrosis: A Case of the Urine Sweats
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss urohidrosis: the avian habit of urinating and/or defecating onto the scaly parts of one’s own legs. Find out what it’s all about…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Nov 202451min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Return to Oz
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the magical world of Oz – not the 1939 version, but the dark fantasy stylings of 1985’s “Return to Oz,” featuring electrotherapy, nightmarish wheelers and other strange delights. (originally published 08/19/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Nov 20241h 19min
From the Vault: The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses big questions, fears and possibilities concerning extraterrestrial life with astrophysicist Adam Frank, author of “The Little Book of Aliens.” (originally published 11/02/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Nov 202443min
