Yesterday

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: House of Usher (1960)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the world of Corman/Poe features with 1960’s “House of Usher” starring a platinum-blond Vincent Price, Mark Damon and Myrna Fahey. (originally published 10/25/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat ... Show More

1h 38m

Oct 11

From the Vault: Do Aliens Speak Physics, with Daniel Whiteson

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with Daniel Whiteson, co-host of the podcast "Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe" about Whiteson's upcoming book "Do Aliens Speak Physics," now out whereever you get your books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in ... Show More

1h 4m

Oct 10

Weirdhouse Cinema: Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1943's "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man," starring Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi and Lionel Atwill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 36m

May 2024

Special Edition: The 10th Anniversary Podcast

Join host Cliff Dunning and Jenn Deyo as they reminisce through10 years of guests and programming. Hear from an eclectic group of best-selling authors and renown personalities from around the world. Features: John Anthony West Dr. Ardy Sixkiller Clark Dr. Milton Wainwright Dr. Ro ... Show More

1h 49m

Aug 2009

Is the Necronomicon real?

H.P. Lovecraft's strange, elaborate stories and mythologies have inspired a devoted following. Join Josh and Chuck -- and a special guest -- as they discuss Lovecraft's most famous creation, the "Necronomicon," in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choi ... Show More

30m 7s

Aug 2020

Paul Moyer, "Detestable and Wicked Arts: New England and Witchcraft in the Early Modern Atlantic World" (Cornell UP, 2020)

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble.” These famous lines from Shakespeare’s Macbeth elicit popular images of sinister witches over their cauldrons, boiling evil potions. Today on New Books in History we’re talking with Paul Moyer, author of Detestable a ... Show More

45m 56s

Jul 2016

Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 4: Rob Bell on how "The Action Is Right Here"

The author of BIG MAGIC speaks with Pastor Rob Bell about protecting the soul in a soulless environment. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with ELizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com.

17m 7s

Jun 2008

Ergot and the Salem Witchtrials

Some researchers allege that ergot poisoning may have been responsible for triggering the Salem witchcraft trials -- but is this fact, or fiction? Learn more about ergot and the Salem witch trials in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea ... Show More

3m 47s

Oct 2023

Witchology (WITCHES & WITCHCRAFT) Part 1 with Fio Gede Parma

IT’S HERE. Witches. Not just a witch expert, but also a witch. Author Fio Gede Parma is a practicing witch and highly respected writer, speaker and teacher. They cover witch history, different types of witches, intersectional witchcraft, forest covens, teen movies, witch trials, ... Show More

52m 24s

Sep 2019

Podcast Extra: Absurd scientific advice

How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems is the new book from XKCD cartoonist Randall Munroe. In this Podcast Extra, Randall talks about the book, its inspiration and the bizarre thought experiments it contains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ... Show More

15m 58s

May 2014

Archaeology in a Nutshell

If you thought Indiana Jones was the model archaeologist, you're pretty much right. Archaeologists are one part scientist, one part scholar, and one part adventurer. In this episode, learn all you need to know this fascinating field. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww ... Show More

48m 46s

Jun 2022

Justin Willman

Ron, a big fan of magic, gets to hear from the famed magician Justin Willman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40m 48s

The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft, w...