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.

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.

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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The Hearth, Part 2

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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)

The 1983 holiday film &ldquo;A Christmas Story&rdquo; warned us of the dangers associated with BB guns, bar soap and frozen flag poles &ndash; but it also introduced us to the Old Man&rsquo;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)

From the Vault: The Ancient and Occult History of the “A Christmas Story” Leg Lamp

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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…

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1977&rsquo;s &ldquo;Blue Sunshine,&rdquo; directed by Jeff Lieberman and starring Zalman King. It&rsquo;s a twisted tale of post-60s anxiety, hippie disillusionment and sensationalized media treatments of psychedelics. It&rsquo;s also technically a Christmas movie, so strap in&hellip;

Weirdhouse Cinema: Blue Sunshine

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/a97fe4ae-2d07-4ba5-b84c-b24c016a9dab/transcript

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…

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

The Artifact: Head of an Ox on a Tree Trunk

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The Hearth, Part 2

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