Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Next of Kin (1982) Mar 25, 2022

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture down under for the 1982 supernatural thriller “Next of Kin,” starring Jacki Kerin, John Jarratt and a superb score by German electronic music pioneer Klaus Schulze.

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The Beast Wore an Apron, Part 2 Mar 24, 2022

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Are there any animals other than humans that cook their food? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of non-human animal meal preparation. Bon appétit!

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The Monstrefact: Birdo of Subcon Mar 23, 2022

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the famous egg-spitting lizard creature from “Super Mario Brothers 2.”

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The Beast Wore an Apron, Part 1 Mar 22, 2022

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Are there any animals other than humans that cook their food? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of non-human animal meal preparation. Bon appétit!

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Listener Mail: Green Stamps Mar 21, 2022

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Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...

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From the Vault: The Sargasso Sea Mar 19, 2022

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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the sargassum seaweed and the many strange and amazing organisms that call it home. (originally published 4/29/2021)

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Beastmaster 2 Mar 18, 2022

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This week on Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into “Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time,” a 1991 sequel full of loincloths, green magic, animal hijinks and a lethal dose of goofy one-liners.

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Finn McCool, Part 2: The Thumb of Knowledge Mar 17, 2022

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The Irish mythological hero Finn MacCool is known for many exploits, from the slaying of a great fire monster to the creation of Giant's Causeway. However, he’s also known for his magical thumb, which he could suck on to gain knowledge. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe consider the thumb of knowledge and its relations to other myths and even a little bit of science.

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The Monstrefact: Abhartach, the Irish Vampire Mar 16, 2022

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses what may be the oldest vampire in Western European traditions…

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Finn McCool, Part 1: Mythic Exploits of the Irish Hero Mar 15, 2022

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