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Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.

Episodes

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: All Monsters Attack

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1969 Godzilla movie “All Monsters Attack,” which also centers around the friendship between Godzilla’s son Minilla and latchkey kid Ichiro. (originally published 2/17/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 20251 hr 8 min

From the Vault: The Parrotfish, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the weird and wonderful parrotfish: changers of sex, poopers of sand and – if the myths and legends are true – great friends and a parent of fishes. (originally published 5/23/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 202543 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Mothra vs. Godzilla

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of kaiju with 1964’s “Mothra vs. Godzilla,” directed by Ishirō Honda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 20251 hr 20 min

You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 3

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 202551 min

The Monstrefact: Mothra

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary Kaiju Mothra… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 20254 min

Smart Talks with IBM: How AI Assistants Can Transform Education

Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to learn about Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that helps future teachers practice responsive teaching by simulating classroom interactions with students. Discover how AI can enhance teaching methods to prepare teachers for the classroom. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. Visit us at  https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talks See omnystudi...

May 21, 202528 min

You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 202551 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Godzilla vs. Hedorah

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1971’s “Godzilla vs. Hedorah,” also known as “Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster.” The king of all monsters tears it up with a pollution-powered alien kaiju. (originally published 07/16/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 202557 min

New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon

Smart Talks with IBM returns Tuesday, May 20th, and this season, we’re really shaking things up. Host Malcolm Gladwell will visit various companies to tell stories of how IBM clients are using artificial intelligence and data to transform the way they do business.  This is a paid advertisement from IBM.  Visit us at ibm.com/smarttalks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 18, 20251 min

Introducing: Kill Switch

Were we sleeping when everything changed? Seems like the technologically driven future is already here. On kill switch, we explain the right NOW of our supercharged technological lives. Ask ourselves who is in control? Can we beat the computer or are we going to need to throw the kill switch? New host Dexter Thomas, Jr answers questions big and small – like who made Shrimp Jesus and why? To how and why you very well could get arrested by a computer. And we’ll be bringing the DIY back...

May 18, 20252 min

From the Vault: The Parrotfish, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the weird and wonderful parrotfish: changers of sex, poopers of sand and – if the myths and legends are true – great friends and a parent of fishes. (originally published 5/21/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 202558 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Daughters of Darkness

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the lovelives of vampires with 1971’s “Daughters of Darkness,” directed by Harry Kümel and starring the fabulous ​​Delphine Seyrig as Countess Elizabeth Báthory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 20251 hr 38 min

You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 202550 min

The Monstrefact: Marvel Comics’ Medusa

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Marvel Comics character Medusa, who can put her long, red locks of hair to serious use… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 20255 min

The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 202540 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: House (1977)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss one of the towering monoliths of Japanese weird cinema: Nobuhiko Obayashi’s “House” AKA “Hausu.” (originally published 5/17/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 20251 hr 29 min

From the Vault: Bandersnatch

As Netflix is set to remove its most ambitious creation on May 12, we revisit this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. From its literary origins in the mirror realm of Lewis Carroll to its terrifying appearance in Charlie Brooker's “Black Mirror,” the frumious Bandersnatch is a monster from which it is useless to flee. Robert and Joe follow its trail through a maze of choice, freewill, advertising and streaming media. (originally published Jan 9, 2020) See omnystudio.com/list...

May 10, 20251 hr 36 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 2

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer and starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. (Part 2 of 2) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 09, 20251 hr 43 min

The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 08, 202539 min

The Artifact Redux: The Hand of Glory

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Hand of Glory from European occultism… (originally published 08/30/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 07, 20256 min

STBYM Listener Mail: Love on a Real Train

Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 06, 202541 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Rides Out

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1968 Hammer horror film “The Devil Rides Out,” directed by Terence Fisher and adapted by Richard Matheson from the novel by Dennis Wheatley. It stars Christopher Lee and Charles Gray as dueling occultists in a tale of high-stakes Satanism. (originally published 4/15/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 05, 20251 hr 13 min

From the Vault: In the Name of Osiris

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe follow up their two-part series on the Egyptian god Osiris with a look at various scientific topics named after him, including NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, the Osiris genus of bees and more. (originally published 4/9/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 03, 202547 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 1

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer and starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. (Part 1 of 2) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 02, 202558 min

Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 2: Shield Walls

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the invention of the shield, shield wall tactics and the Roman tetsudo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 01, 202546 min

The Monstrefact: Life on Star Wars' Utapau

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the lifeforms of the planet Utapau, as seen in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 20255 min

Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 1: The Mythical Lost Legion

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss shield walls, the Roman tetsudo and a largely discredited but still interesting hypothesized example of military contact between the Roman Empire and the Chinese Han Dynasty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 202542 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dragonslayer

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe raise all praise to the great dragon Vermithrax Pejorative in 1981’s “Dragonslayer.” They also really like Ralph Richardson. (originally published 4/12/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 20251 hr 28 min

From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of the dead. (originally published 4/4/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 202547 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Sleepwalkers

In this 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, starring Brian Krause, Alice Krige and Mädchen Amick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 20251 hr 39 min
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