In this episode of Invention, Robert and Joe continue the month’s journey through human CULINARY techno-history -- this time with the story of the turnspit dog. This now-extinct breed of dog turned the meat in many a European kitchen, before it was replaced by machines. (originally published 11/11/2019)

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In this episode of Invention, Robert and Joe continue the month’s journey through human CULINARY techno-history -- this time with the story of the turnspit dog. This now-extinct breed of dog turned the meat in many a European kitchen, before it was replaced by machines. (originally published 11/11/2019) Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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Invention: The Turnspit Dog

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Robert and Joe's second installment of Grimoire of Horror from last year, in which they’ll each present a horror short-story of note and discuss its connections to science and culture at large. In this volume, they discuss “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream’ by Harlan Ellison and "The Crevasse" by Nathan Ballingrud and Dale Bailey. (originally published 10/30/2025)

Robert and Joe's second installment of Grimoire of Horror from last year, in which they&rsquo;ll each present a horror short-story of note and discuss its connections to science and culture at large. In this volume, they discuss &ldquo;I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream&rsquo; by Harlan Ellison and "The Crevasse" by Nathan Ballingrud and Dale Bailey. (originally published 10/30/2025)

From the Vault: Grimoire of Horror, Volume 2

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the ghoulishly hip 1981 horror comedy anthology “The Monster Club,” directed by Roy Ward Baker and starring Vincent Price, John Carradine and Donald Pleasence.

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the ghoulishly hip 1981 horror comedy anthology &ldquo;The Monster Club,&rdquo; directed by Roy Ward Baker and starring Vincent Price, John Carradine and Donald Pleasence.

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Monster Club

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Robert and Joe return with a third installment of Grimoire of Horror, in which they’ll each present a horror short story of note and discuss its connections to science and culture at large. In this volume, they discuss Jorge Luis Borges’ "There Are More Things" and Ursula K. Le Guin’s “The Wife’s Story.”

Robert and Joe return with a third installment of Grimoire of Horror, in which they&rsquo;ll each present a horror short story of note and discuss its connections to science and culture at large. In this volume, they discuss Jorge Luis Borges&rsquo; "There Are More Things" and Ursula K. Le Guin&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Wife&rsquo;s Story.&rdquo;

Grimoire of Horror, Volume 3

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