Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Can London survive the bond between a giant monster and its young? In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1961 British kaiju film “Gorgo,” starring Bill Travers and William Sylvester. (originally published 1/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 2 of 4, originally published 3/7/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 Saul and Elaine Bass short film "Quest," a visionary take on human mortality, written by Ray Bradbury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mythical salamander… (originally published 1/17/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe chat with Mark Mandica, executive director of the Amphibian Foundation. Mark returns to the show to discuss the plight of amphibians and current conservation efforts for critically endangered species.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Curtis Harrington’s 1966 space horror movie “Queen of Blood,” starring John Saxon, Basil Rathbone, Dennis Hopper and Florence Marly as the titular alien monarch. (originally published 05/26/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 1 of 4, originally published 3/5/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the groundbreaking 1956 science fiction film "Forbidden Planet," starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen and Robby the Robot. The film also features the first full-length electronic musical score, by Bebe and Louis Barron.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hecatoncheires or hundred-handed warriors of Greek mythology…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Dino De Laurentiis’s 1980 sci-fi comic book extravaganza “Flash Gordon,” directed by Mike Hodges and featuring the music of Queen. (originally published 2/16/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form. (originally published 2/1/2024, part 2 of 2)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 made-for-TV movie “Gargoyles,” starring Cornel Wilde, Jennifer Salt, Grayson Hall and Bernie Casey – with make-up effects by legendary Stan Winston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous villain from the 2024 film “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1968’s “The Green Slime,” a surprisingly procedural sci-fi film full of rubbery monsters, serious men, model rockets and more than a little bit of green slime. (originally published 08/18/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form. (originally published 1/30/2024, part 1 of 2)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.