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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Time Machine (1960)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1960 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine,” starring Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux. Prepare for Morlock mania! (originally published 9/5/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 39m

Aug 29

From the Vault: Cats of Cyprus

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the oldest known evidence of domesticated cats on the isle of Cyprus, as well as tales of St. Nicholas of the Cats, also associated with the island. (originally published 8/7/2025)See omnystudio.com/listen ... Show More

53m 44s

Aug 28

Weirdhouse Cinema: In the Dust of the Stars

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1976 East German space opera “In the Dust of the Stars,” directed by Gottfried Kolditz. Half Eastern Bloc Star Trek and half Eurodisco fever dream, it’s sure to dance its way into your heart.See omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More

1h 22m

Feb 2022

Deep sea exploration

UCL oceanographer Helen Czerski explores life in the ocean depths with a panel of deep sea biologists. They take us to deep ocean coral gardens on sea mounts, to extraordinary hydrothermal vent ecosystems teeming with weird lifeforms fed by chemosynthetic microbes, to the remarka ... Show More

37m 22s

Jul 2023

The Secret Life of Sharks

Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about the apex predators of the ocean. They are joined by physiological ecologist Lucy Hawkes, shark scientist Isla Hodgson and naturalist Steve Backshall. They learn about the surprising social behaviours of sharks, how they reproduce and exactl ... Show More

42m 28s

Nov 2018

What Are Sea Cucumbers?

Besides weird. Or, including weird? Learn some of the strangest features of sea cucumbers in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m 46s

Jul 2022

Exploring the Deep

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian and musician Tim Minchin and oceanographers Diva Amon and Jon Copley to uncover what mysteries still lie at the bottom of our oceans. It is often said that we know more about the surface of the Moon then we do about our own ocean fl ... Show More

42m 49s

May 2023

764: The Ocean Hides Secrets of Alien Origin | The Dark Swamp Ep 764

The ocean hides more secrets than we can ever fathom. These viewers sent in their allegedly true experiences while on the open ocean. Download Swamp Dweller Scary Stories:Itunes: https://apple.co/2L7znZpSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2WUFDG8Check out the Swamp Dweller Merch store!http ... Show More

28m 55s

Jan 2022

Deep ocean exploration

UCL oceanographer Helen Czerski explores life in the ocean depths with a panel of deep sea biologists. They take us to deep ocean coral gardens on sea mounts, to extraordinary hydrothermal vent ecosystems teeming with weird lifeforms fed by chemosynthetic microbes, to the remarka ... Show More

37m 16s

Aug 2025

The Giants Lurking In The Deep Sea

The bathypelagic zone of the ocean is 1,000 to 4,000 meters below the surface. Sometimes it's called the midnight zone, because it's too deep for sunlight to reach. Most animals here are much smaller than their shallow-water counterparts. But occasionally, researchers find the ra ... Show More

13m 20s

Aug 2022

Salamander search party

One of the world’s most biodiverse aquifers is full of strange, blind creatures that have evolved in isolation for millions of years. But one is missing. This episode was reported by Benji Jones and Mandy Nguyen, who produced the episode. Editing from Meradith Hoddinott, Katherin ... Show More

27m 19s

Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 4