Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: House (1977)
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1:28:38In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss one of the towering monoliths of Japanese weird cinema: Nobuhiko Obayashi’s “House” AKA “Hausu.” (originally published 5/17/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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As Netflix is set to remove its most ambitious creation on May 12, we revisit this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. From its literary origins in the mirror realm of Lewis Carroll to its terrifying appearance in Charlie Brooker's “Black Mirror,” the frumious Bandersnatch is a monster from which it is useless to flee. Robert and Joe follow…
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 2
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1:42:50In 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 2 of 2) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Hand of Glory from European occultism… (originally published 08/30/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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STBYM Listener Mail: Love on a Real Train
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41:08Once 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.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Rides Out
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1:12:38In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1968 Hammer horror film “The Devil Rides Out,” directed by Terence Fisher and adapted by Richard Matheson from the novel by Dennis Wheatley. It stars Christopher Lee and Charles Gray as dueling occultists in a tale of high-stakes Satanism. (originally published 4/15/2022) See omn…
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From the Vault: In the Name of Osiris
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46:52In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe follow up their two-part series on the Egyptian god Osiris with a look at various scientific topics named after him, including NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, the Osiris genus of bees and more. (originally published 4/9/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 1
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58:22In 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.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 2: Shield Walls
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45:36In 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.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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The Monstrefact: Life on Star Wars' Utapau
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4:56In 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.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 1: The Mythical Lost Legion
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42:13In 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.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dragonslayer
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1:28:26In 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.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 2
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46:41In 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.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Sleepwalkers
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1:39:23In 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.…
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Cynicism, Part 4: Overcoming Cynicism
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50:11In 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.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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The Artifact: Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres
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3:46In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the stone spheres of Costa Rica… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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Cynicism, Part 3: Politics and Social Media
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59:49In 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.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Flight of Dragons
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1:16:31Only science and logic can save us from dark magic and dragons! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Seth discuss the 1982 Rankin and Bass animated film "The Flight of Dragons," featuring the voice talents of John Ritter and James Earl Jones. (Originally published 11/18/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 1
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40:09In 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 4/2/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dungeons and Dragons (2000)
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1:44:01For Weirdhouse Cinema’s 200th film selection, Rob and Joe discuss a film from the year 2000: “Dungeons and Dragons,” starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans and Bruce Payne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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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.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 5 - The She-Wolf
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9:26In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a look at the female werewolves… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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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.Bởi iHeartPodcasts
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Devil Girl From Mars
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1:19:25In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1954 Scottish sci-fi film “Devil Girl From Mars,” featuring a fashionable Martian queen, her robot Chani and interplanetary intrigue on the Scottish moors. (originally published 09/09/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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