Modern minds likely turn to Monty Python when the notion of lethal comedy arises, but accounts of death by laughter date back to ancient times. Can a joke really kill a person? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the dark side of laughter.

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Modern minds likely turn to Monty Python when the notion of lethal comedy arises, but accounts of death by laughter date back to ancient times. Can a joke really kill a person? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the dark side of laughter. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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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Modern minds likely turn to Monty Python when the notion of lethal comedy arises, but accounts of death by laughter date back to ancient times. Can a joke really kill a person? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the dark side of laughter.

The Killing Joke

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mexico’s first werewolf movie “La Loba” (AKA “The She-Wolf”) from 1965, starring Kitty de Hoyos as a female lycanthrope and co-starring Roberto Cañedo and José Elías Moreno. Draw blood! (originally published 3/28/2025)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mexico&rsquo;s first werewolf movie &ldquo;La Loba&rdquo; (AKA &ldquo;The She-Wolf&rdquo;) from 1965, starring Kitty de Hoyos as a female lycanthrope and co-starring Roberto Ca&ntilde;edo and Jos&eacute; El&iacute;as Moreno. Draw blood! (originally published 3/28/2025)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: La Loba (1965)

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out… (part 4 of 4) (originally published 3/13/2025)

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out&hellip; (part 4 of 4) (originally published 3/13/2025)

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 4

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1981 mining monster film “The Boogens,” directed by James L. Conway and starring Rebecca Balding and Fred McCarren.

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1981 mining monster film &ldquo;The Boogens,&rdquo; directed by James L. Conway and starring Rebecca Balding and Fred McCarren.

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Boogens

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