Stuff To Blow Your Mind

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1960 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine,” starring Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux. Prepare for Morlock mania! (originally published 9/5/2025)

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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the oldest known evidence of domesticated cats on the isle of Cyprus, as well as tales of St. Nicholas of the Cats, also associated with the island. (originally published 8/7/2025)

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1976 East German space opera “In the Dust of the Stars,” directed by Gottfried Kolditz. Half Eastern Bloc Star Trek and half Eurodisco fever dream, it’s sure to dance its way into your heart.

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In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology and sci-fi of Earth’s smallest sibling.

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses some of the Marvel Comics creatures associated with the planet Mercury...

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with award-winning nature photographer Joel Sartore about The Photo Ark, nature photography and conservation.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, PHOTO ARK.

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In this clasic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe delve into the low-budget 1991 horror odyssey “Empire of the Dark,” starring Steve Barkett and Richard Harrison. When the gateway to Hell opens in Northern California, only Richard Flynn can harrow Hell itself to save his ex and stop an immortal cult. (originally published 8/29/2025)

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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the magical and folkloric cats of the British Isles, including Scotland's cat-sith and the Grimalkin. (originally published 8/5/2025)

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe accept the challenge of 1997's "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation,” starring Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, Brian Thompson, Sandra Hess and James Remar.

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In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology and sci-fi of Earth’s smallest sibling.

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses ogres…

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

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 sci-fi horror film “Quatermass and the Pit” starring James Donald, Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley and Julian Glover. (originally published 8/22/2025)

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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the legendary saint whose feast day is July 15, the folkloric weather prophecies associated with the day and what modern meteorology has to say about it. (originally published 8/12/2025)

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 Italian romantic fantasy film “Adam and Eve,” starring Mark Gregory and Andrea Goldman. This 100 percent Biblically accurate film recounts the creation of the first human beings, their ejection from Eden and subsequent encounters with pteranodons and cavemen.

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In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies."

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Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the giant clam! (originally published 8/20/2025)

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In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies.

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 fantasy musical "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," directed by Mel Stuart, written by Roald Dahl and starring Gene Wilder. (originally published 8/15/2025)

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