Yesterday

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Black Sunday (1960)

In this clasic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava’s “Black Sunday," a blood-chilling tale of witchcraft, punishment and revenge from beyond the grave, starring Barbara Steele and John Richardson. (originally published 10/24/2025)See omnystudio.com/listen ... Show More

1h 43m

Oct 17

From the Vault: It Lurks in the Mine Shaft, Part 1

In this classic, sinister episode from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss different folkloric and legendary monsters tied to mine shafts and mining... (originally published 10/7/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 4m

Oct 16

Weirdhouse Cinema: Evil of Dracula

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1974’s “Evil of Dracula,” starring Toshio Kurosawa, Mariko Mochizuki, Kunie Tanaka and Shin Kishida. It is the third film in Michio Yamamoto’s “Bloodthirsty Trilogy” of standalone, Hammer-inspired Japanese horror films.See ... Show More

1h 26m

Feb 2020

SYSK Selects: How Bonsai Works

For thousands of years people have been taking normal trees and forcing them into miniature. Learn all about the history and art of this strangely engrossing pastime in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetw ... Show More

56m 3s

Aug 2025

The Ginkgo Biloba Tree

Known as a living fossil, the Ginkgo Biloba Tree has survived for over 200 million years through mass extinctions, changing climates, and the rise and fall of civilizations. Revered in Eastern medicine and admired around the world for its beauty and resilience, the Ginkgo Biloba ... Show More

39 m

Oct 2023

The Tangled History of Topiary, Part One: The Ancient Art of Fancy Plants

If you've ever looked at a bush and thought "this would be way cooler if it was shaped like a rabbit," then you're part of a long line of topiary enthusiasts throughout history. This ancient art of shaping, training and trimming plants and trees into fanicful, decorative shapes d ... Show More

31m 28s

Feb 2021

Samurai

Kyota Ko, mastermind behind the website Metro Classic Japanese, Joins Helen and Matt to discuss the long and fascinating history behind Samurai. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26m 59s

May 2017

Level 1.133 The mighty oak

Jackie and Richard talk about the best known and most loved of Britain's native trees

3m 14s

Mar 2023

Behind the Scenes Minis: Trees and Jennie June

Holly and Tracy talk about their relationship to trees, and how humankind's understanding of climate science has changed over the years. They also talk about the continuing relevance of Jennie June's life story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m 10s

May 2025

How and why do trees get so old?

Daniel and Kelly talk about the science behind aging trees, and why some trees live so long. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49m 41s

Jan 2015

Car Culture: Bosozoku

From modified scooters to Group 5-inspired cars, there's nothing quite like Japan's Bosozoku culture. But where did it come from -- and why do some experts think it might disappear? Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com"> ... Show More

46m 10s

Aug 2021

What Trees Have Been to the Moon and Back?

There are trees all over the U.S. (and the world) grown from seeds that orbited the Moon. Learn about NASA's moon trees in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/nasa-moon-trees.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea ... Show More

4m 29s

The Bonsai Tree