In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the nature and history of human whistling – including the subject of whistled languages. (originally published 08/02/2022)

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the nature and history of human whistling – including the subject of whistled languages. (originally published 08/02/2022)

Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.

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From the Vault: The Whistling, Part 1

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/4647c7f6-4f07-4df4-be3b-b05b010618ad/transcript

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into Akira Kurosawa’s gorgeous and surreal 1990 anthology film, "Dreams." (originally published 6/20/2025)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into Akira Kurosawa&rsquo;s gorgeous and surreal 1990 anthology film, "Dreams." (originally published 6/20/2025)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/299379f0-0639-4ec4-bc2a-b46300f8916d/transcript

In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe build on last month's episode on ice skates with a discussion of their wheelbase spin off: the rollerskate! (originally published 6/24/2025)

In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe build on last month's episode on ice skates with a discussion of their wheelbase spin off: the rollerskate! (originally published 6/24/2025)

From the Vault: The Invention of Roller Skates

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b2f040b7-34aa-481e-aa1e-b45c0116265a/transcript

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1989’s “The Soldier and Death,” a short rendition of a classic Slavic folktale for Jim Henson’s The Storyteller. Directed by Henson and written by Anthony Minghella, it features Bob Peck as the titular soldier and John Hurt as the Storyteller.

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1989&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Soldier and Death,&rdquo; a short rendition of a classic Slavic folktale for Jim Henson&rsquo;s The Storyteller. Directed by Henson and written by Anthony Minghella, it features Bob Peck as the titular soldier and John Hurt as the Storyteller.

Weirdhouse Cinema: Jim Henson’s The Soldier and Death

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/05b14cbc-e061-4738-88fb-b45c010c7feb/transcript

From the Vault: The Whistling, Part 1

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