We sure do spend a lot of time in bed, but what exactly IS a bed and what were ancient beds like? In this classic invention-based episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the ancient history of the bed. (originally published 11/17/2020)

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We sure do spend a lot of time in bed, but what exactly IS a bed and what were ancient beds like? In this classic invention-based episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the ancient history of the bed. (originally published 11/17/2020) Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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From the Vault: Invention of the Bed

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/13ffe27a-deeb-47d8-ab74-ae2f005d108d/transcript

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 Saul and Elaine Bass short film "Quest," a visionary take on human mortality, written by Ray Bradbury. (originally published 3/14/2025) 

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 Saul and Elaine Bass short film "Quest," a visionary take on human mortality, written by Ray Bradbury.&nbsp;(originally published 3/14/2025)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Quest (1984)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5b016eec-ff44-4ecd-8596-b3ec0136d3a7/transcript

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about its volcanism and geology, as well as a look at the mythology behind its name. (part 3 of 3) (originally published 2/13/2025)

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about its volcanism and geology, as well as a look at the mythology behind its name. (part 3 of 3) (originally published 2/13/2025)

From the Vault: The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 3

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/29e46357-ec62-4c64-9cc9-b3ee010acef9/transcript

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Taiwanese fantasy with 1988’s “Magic of Spell,” a direct sequel to “Child of Peach” from the previous year. It’s once again directed by Chung-Hsing Chao, stars Hsiao-Lao Lin and is totally bonkers. 

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Taiwanese fantasy with 1988&rsquo;s &ldquo;Magic of Spell,&rdquo; a direct sequel to &ldquo;Child of Peach&rdquo; from the previous year. It&rsquo;s once again directed by Chung-Hsing Chao, stars Hsiao-Lao Lin and is totally bonkers.&nbsp;

Weirdhouse Cinema: Magic of Spell

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/ae53e837-ea20-4c86-94fb-b3ee010f6c75/transcript

From the Vault: Invention of the Bed

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