In this 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…

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In this classic holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1959 Mexican Christmas movie “Santa Claus,” also known as “Santa Claus vs. the Devil.” (originally published 12/15/2023)

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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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The 1983 holiday film “A Christmas Story” warned us of the dangers associated with BB guns, bar soap and frozen flag poles – but it also introduced us to the Old Man’s prized leg lamp. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the deep, ancient and occult history of lamps and other objects shaped in the likeness of a human leg or foot. (originally published 12/23/2021)

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In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various Dungeons and Dragons monsters… (originally published 04/19/2023)

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into the powerful resonance of the fireplace and hearthstone in human culture, psychology and myth.

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses one of the more curious items on display in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum…

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into the powerful resonance of the fireplace and hearthstone in human culture, psychology and myth.

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