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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

Sep 2023

How to Spot Magic in Medieval Buildings

In the Middle Ages, people made marks and concealed many objects in their buildings to protect themselves from harmful magic. Dead cats, horse skulls, hidden shoes, written charms and protection marks were all used widely as methods of repelling, diverting or trapping negative en ... Show More

32m 1s

Aug 2023

266 - Project Alpha - Brian Brushwood

We sit down with Brian Brushwood to discuss how he put together this most recent season of The World's Greatest Con, his podcast about incredible scams. This season is all about how two teenagers pulled off an incredible hoax called Project Alpha, a con job and a publicity stunt ... Show More

1h 6m

Aug 2022

Plants of the Gods: S3E9. 21st Century Healing Magic with both Fungi and Herbs: A Conversation with the Remarkable Dr. Christopher Hobbs

Dr. Christopher Hobbs is a world-renowned author, clinician, botanist, mycologist, and research scientist, with over 35 years of experience with herbal medicine. He is the author of the classic, "Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide." In this first half of a two-part episode, ... Show More

28m 34s

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

Potterology Part 1 (WIZARD SCIENCE) with Rebecca Lai

**UPDATE: since this episode was first released, J.K. Rowling has said and written some deeply transphobic sentiments and for this, Alie no longer stans nor supports her. So in listening to this episode, let's marvel at the -ologist herself and her love of Chemistry and remember ... Show More

1h 12m

The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft, w...