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On Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick of the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast discuss oddball films of every variety, from low-budget schlock and midnight movie classics to bizarre blockbusters and avant-garde surrealism. Join us for a celebration of everything we love about the strangest experiments in cinema history.

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1992’s Sleepwalkers, directed by Mick Garris and scripted by Stephen King. It’s a bonkers romp through the American Heartland and the secret world of secret soul-sucking werecats, star... more

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe batten down the hatches for 1974’s “Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla,” in which Earth’s mightiest monster teams up with an ancient mythological guardian to battle Godzilla’s own cyborg doppelganger and vang... more

For Weirdhouse Cinema’s 200th film selection, Rob and Joe discuss a film from the year 2000: “Dungeons and Dragons,” starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans and Bruce Payne. (originally published 4/18/2025)

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Albert Pyun’s 1992 cyberpunk action benediction “Nemesis,” featuring a jampacked cast of 90s action movie favorites and wall-to-wall cyborgs.

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Anney Reese
Guest co-host and contributor from Stuff Mom Never Told You and Safer.
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Episode: Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Congo
JJ Pazway
Audio producer and guest co-host
Stuff to Blow Your Mind
Episode: Weirdhouse Cinema: Deerskin
Seth Nicholas Johnson
Former guest host and producer on Weirdhouse Cinema, host of Rusty Needles Record Club
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Episode: Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: A Bucket of Blood
David Striepe
Co-host of Talkin Tofu podcast.
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Episode: Weirdhouse Cinema: Innerspace

Hosts

Rob Lamb
Host of Weirdhouse Cinema; co-host of Stuff to Blow Your Mind; frequent collaborator on film discussions.
Joe McCormick
Co-host of Weirdhouse Cinema; occasional collaborator on Stuff to Blow Your Mind; known for thoughtful film analysis.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • My favorite podcast

    Joe & Rob have changed my view on these types of movies. I now watch every one prior to listening.

    Weirdhouse is a great podcast that I listen to every day. Ive listened to some episodes 5-6 time. Very enjoyable! Thanks guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hennessysp
    United States9 months ago
  • I listen to every one

    This podcast has changed my movie watching so much, I love getting all the insight to such strange films I’ve mostly never heard of.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeremyLemos
    United States10 months ago
  • Perfect For Fans of Obscure Cinema

    A friend who’s a big fan of STBYM told me a few years ago that the show had a weekly episode dedicated to weird movies. I was intrigued and downloaded the most recent episode at the time, which happened to be Thrilling Bloody Sword—a film I’d never heard of. After that first episode, I was hooked. Not only did I love Joe and Rob’s conversation about the movie, but they also introduced me to a wild film I instantly fell for after watching it.

    The biggest reward for me has been discovering new fi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric Schiermeister
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun look at weird films

    I love the hosts’ fun, positive takes on various weird films of yesteryear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bewitched Emperor
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience appreciates the mix of humor and rigorous film analysis.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and deep dives into obscure titles.
Very positive fan feedback highlighting insightful, entertaining discussions.

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Brainiac
Q: What makes The Brainiac's design unique?
The creature design combines goblinoid features with elements of a classic devil, marked by hollow eyes, tube-like fingers, and a grotesque appearance.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Brainiac
Q: How sympathetic is the Baron character in The Brainiac?
The Baron walks a fine line between being a wronged man seeking revenge or a truly evil warlock, leaving viewers to question his morality.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Spookies
Q: Where can you watch Spookies?
Vinegar Syndrome put out an awesome Blu-ray of the movie, especially if you're a hardcore Spookies fan. You can also stream this film via Shudder or AMC.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Spookies
Q: Does the title, Spookies, refer to the buffet of different kinds of monsters? Are they the titular Spookies?
I guess, I guess so.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Spookies
Q: What led you to Spookies?
I was familiar with the title, and I had signed up for Shudder to watch a previous film that we had covered.

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What is Weirdhouse Cinema about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime film-nerds explore offbeat cinema—from campy creature features to artful surrealism—through lively, era-spanning discussions. Episodes emphasize in-depth breakdowns of production context, creature design, cultural influences, and the hosts' personal viewing memories. The show stands out for its passion-driven banter, thoughtful analysis of obscure or cult classics, and a willingness to connect genre cinema to broader cultural themes, making it a strong pick for listeners who love deep dives into weird, often overlooked films.

Potential listeners should expect approachable yet insightful conversations, frequent film histories, and recommendations for obscure titles to seek out or stream. Its blend of humor and informed critique... more

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