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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Battle Beyond the Stars Dec 26, 2025

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1980’s “Battle Beyond the Stars" and revel in this wonky space opera featuring a number of b-movie mainstays and future stars. (originally published 06/24/2022)

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From the Vault: Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea Dec 25, 2025

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In today’s classic holiday episode, Rob and Joe once more turn their minds to Christmas trees – but not the ones you’ll find in living rooms and department stores. No, for these Christmas trees, they’ll be considering natural organisms in the watery depths of Earths’ oceans… (originally 12/12/2024)

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On the Conquest of Christmas, presented by Dr. Anton Jessup Dec 24, 2025

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In this special Christmas Eve transmission, Dr. Anton Jessup reflects on the nature of holiday conquest and what victory actually looks like…

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From the Vault: Goblet of Eggnog Dec 23, 2025

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In this classic holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history and invention of the eggnog, how it became such an iconic holiday beverage and some curious historic goblets associated with the consumption of this rich, milky draught. (originally published 12/15/2022)

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Blue Sunshine Dec 22, 2025

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1977’s “Blue Sunshine,” directed by Jeff Lieberman and starring Zalman King. It’s a twisted tale of post-60s anxiety, hippie disillusionment and sensationalized media treatments of psychedelics. It’s also technically a Christmas movie, so strap in… (originally published 12/20/2024)

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From the Vault: More Squirrels Eating Meat Dec 20, 2025

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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return to the world of squirrels and their curious carnivorous ways… (originally published 1/2/2025)

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Night of the Comet Dec 19, 2025

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 science fiction comedy horror film”Night of the Comet,” directed by Thom Eberhardt and starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney and Robert Beltran.

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Errors in Gift Giving Dec 18, 2025

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In this special holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of bad christmas gift giving – and receiving.

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The Monstrefact Redux: The Afanc Dec 17, 2025

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Afanc of Welsh tradition… (originaly published 12/4/2024)

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Blubber, Part 2 Dec 16, 2025

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In this two-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of blubber and some of the ideas surrounding cetacean insulation.

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