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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mr. Vampire Feb 18, 2022

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1985 Hong Kong comedy horror film “Mr. Vampire,” in which our heroes use kicks, furniture, rice and Taoist sorcery against the deadly Chinese hopping vampires, the jiāng shī. (originally published 7/9/2021)

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From the Vault: Monsters of the Shān Hǎi Jīng, Part 2 Feb 17, 2022

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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Shān Hǎi Jīng or “Classic of Mountains and Seas,” an ancient Chinese text that compiles the mythic geography and fantastic creatures of the world. (Originally published 2/11/2021)

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The Monstrefact Redux: Chiseltooth Feb 16, 2022

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In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monster Chiseltooth from Chinese mythology… (origianlly published 10/20/2021)

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From the Vault: Monsters of the Shān Hǎi Jīng, Part 1 Feb 15, 2022

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Listener Mail: Hand of Dog Feb 14, 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: Brain and Head Theft, Part 2 Feb 12, 2022

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First they came for their heads. Then they came for their brains. In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe discuss the weird and fascinating history of head and brain preservation, veneration and theft. (originally published 2/4/2021)

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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Brain Eaters Feb 11, 2022

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1958 sci-fi movie “The Brain Eaters,” which doesn’t actually feature brain eating but is still a lot of fun.

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Giants in the Earth: The Paleoburrows Feb 10, 2022

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Enter the paleoburrows of South America, where evidence suggests construction not by human hands or tools but by giant claws – and for purposes we’re still trying to understand.

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The Monstrefact: The Gruenak of Thra Feb 09, 2022

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses one of the doomed species of the planet Thra in “The Dark Crystal: The Age of Resistance.”

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Thirst, Part 3 Feb 08, 2022

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What is thirst? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the biological, cultural and mythological answers to this broad question.

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