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From the Vault: Cynicism, Part 4

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. (part 4 of 4) (originally published 4/24/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50m 33s

May 1

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Bat Woman (1968)

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Mexican lucha films with 1968’s The Bat Woman, directed by René Cardona and starring Maura Monti and Roberto Cañedo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 35m

Apr 30

The Thing Before the Beginning, part 2

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various mythological concepts of what came before the creation or emergence of our universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52m 23s

Aug 2022

Ring of Power Pt. 1: The Rhinegold

Before there was Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, there was Richard Wagner’s The Ring of Nibelung. Infused with ancient Norse and Germanic myths, the composer’s epic opera cycle deals in power, corruption, and uncontrollable destruction. At its center is a ring forged from the en ... Show More

53m 18s

Jan 2020

The Ring of the Nibelung

Following the death of the philosopher, author and self-professed Wagner fan, Sir Roger Scruton, this is one of our favourite talks he did for the series. As Wagner’s Ring – that huge and controversial cycle of operas - went on tour around the UK, Roger talked about why The Ring ... Show More

10m 12s

Aug 2020

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (w/ Jon Gabrus)

Nicole and Lauren embark on their epic journey across Middle-earth, discussing the first installment of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring.Your hosts can't do it alone, though. Jon Gabrus (The High & Mighty, The Action Boyz) returns to the p ... Show More

59m 9s

Oct 2022

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Episode 7 Recap, ‘The Eye’

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Episode 7 Recap, ‘The Eye’ Post Show Recaps presents coverage of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,’ an Amazon Prime Video fantasy series based on the novel The Lord of the Rings and its appendices by J. R. R. Tolkien. The series ... Show More

1h 59m

Oct 2018

The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring

Amy & Paul embark on an epic quest through Peter Jackson’s 2001 fantasy adaptation The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring! They praise Elijah Wood’s stellar silent acting, learn which modern dictator hates being compared to Gollum, and debate which if any Harry Potter ... Show More

1h 25m

Aug 2023

Short Stuff: Saturn's Rings

Friends, treasure Saturn’s rings while they are young. They won’t be around forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11m 44s

Sep 2022

What are the secrets behind the Lord of the Rings saga?

The three Lord of the Rings stories quickly became huge hits when first released as novels in the 1940s. They quickly built a cult fan base due to the fantastical universe created by author JRR Tolkien. But his works reached a whole other dimension with the epic Hollywood adapt ... Show More

4m 42s

Jul 2023

The Lord of The Ring's Lament: Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Ring

<p>This episode is part of my self-soothing parody sub-substack <a target="_blank" href="https://thefrontierpsychiatrists.substack.com/s/the-palantir-of-the-discoverable">about the lord of the rings related parody content.</a> This one features the lord of the rings! Please Lea ... Show More

8m 12s

May 2023

J. R. R. Tolkien | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep

Unwind with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the life and legacy of J. R. R. Tolkien, helping you relax and ease insomnia. You’ll learn about his early years, his work as a philologist, and the creation of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, which shaped modern fa ... Show More

47m 36s

The One Ring