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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

Smart Talks with IBM: How AI Can Accelerate Cybersecurity

In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM , Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Jason Kelley, GM, Strategic Partners and Ecosystems at IBM, and Kristy Friedrichs, SVP and Chief Partnership Officer at Palo Alto Networks. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that the rapid development of AI brings to the cybersecurity space. Jason and Kristy also underscore how implementing a zero trust strategy can help enterprises enhance cyber resiliency and simplify operations. Together, IBM and Palo Alto Netw...

Oct 23, 202441 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Masque of the Red Death

As the Red Death ravages the surrounding countryside, Prince Prospero and his followers celebrate darkness within their rainbow-hued castle. In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1964 Roger Corman film “The Masque of the Red Death,” based on two different works from Edgar Allan Poe and starring the legendary Vincent Price, Hazel Court and Jane Asher. (originally published 10/21/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 21, 20241 hr 16 min

From the Vault: The Necromantic Urge, Part 3

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the historic and psychological origins of necromancy: the ancient practice by which shamans, wizards and sorcerers sought communication with the dead. (Part 3 of 3, originally published 10/05/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 202455 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: House by the Cemetery

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Lucio Fulci’s 1981 “The House by the Cemetery” -- a bloody and bonkers tale guaranteed to satisfy your craving for ghosts, haunted houses, mad scientists, slashers and Italian synth. (originally published 10/29/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 20241 hr 21 min

From the Vault: The Necromantic Urge, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the historic and psychological origins of necromancy: the ancient practice by which shamans, wizards and sorcerers sought communication with the dead. (Part 2 of 3, originally published 10/03/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 202453 min

The Monstrefact Omnibus: Alien

In this special omnibus episode of the Monstrefact, enjoy the entire eight-part series on the creatures of the "Alien" universe all in a single package. Listen in as Robert outlines some of the details about the franchise’s lifeforms and their connections to science and culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 202449 min

From the Vault: The Necromantic Urge, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the historic and psychological origins of necromancy: the ancient practice by which shamans, wizards and sorcerers sought communication with the dead. (Part 1 of 3, originally published 09/28/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 20241 hr 10 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Psychomania

How can the British public possibly survive the ravages of youth biker gangs, unholy rites and frog-based necromancy? In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1973 British supernatural biker film “Psychomania.” (originally published 8/27/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 20241 hr 10 min

From the Vault: Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 2

Spooky cats are an iconic part of Halloween, so in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Kaibyō: the various strange and supernatural cats found in Japanese tradition. (originally published 10/19/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 20241 hr

Weirdhouse Cinema: Son of Frankenstein

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1939 Universal horror picture “Son of Frankenstein,” starring Boris Karloff, Basil Rathbone, Bela Lugosi and Lionel Atwill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 20241 hr 16 min

The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 2

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the more noteworthy, fascinating and potentially terrifying gods and demons from the religions and myths of the ancient Mesopotamian world. It’s a who’s who of Pazuzu-adjacent entities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 202446 min

Smart Talks with IBM: Scaling AI With Purpose

In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM , Jacob Goldstein speaks with Rebecca Finlay, CEO of Partnership on AI, about the importance of advancing AI innovation with openness and ethics at the forefront. Rebecca discusses how guardrails — such as risk management — can advance efficiency in AI development. They explore the AI Alliance’s focus on open data and technology, and the importance of collaboration. Rebecca also underscores how diverse perspectives and open-mindedness can drive AI progress...

Oct 09, 202436 min

The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 1

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the more noteworthy, fascinating and potentially terrifying gods and demons from the religions and myths of the ancient Mesopotamian world. It’s a who’s who of Pazuzu-adjacent entities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 08, 202451 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Bride of Frankenstein

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the amazingly weird and wonderful 1935 horror classic “The Bride of Frankenstein.” Has the doctor put his monster-making days behind him, or can he be tempted to even greater crimes of mad science by an even madder scientist? Find out… (originally published 10/20/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 07, 20241 hr 27 min

From the Vault: Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 1

Spooky cats are an iconic part of Halloween, so in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Kaibyō: the various strange and supernatural cats found in Japanese tradition. (originally published 10/17/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 05, 202452 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Horror Express

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe keep the terror train rolling down the tracks with a look at the 1972 sci-fi thriller "Horror Express," starring Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Alberto de Mendoza, Silvia Tortosa and Telly Savalas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 04, 20241 hr 29 min

Trains of Terror, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore a host of scary, train-related topics, from the Victorian “railway madness” panic to ghost trains and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 03, 20241 hr 4 min

Trains of Terror, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore a host of scary, train-related topics, from the Victorian “railway madness” panic to ghost trains and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 01, 20241 hr 5 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dracula A.D. 1972

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the late-franchise Hammer horror film “Dracula A.D. 1972,” in which Chrisopher Lee’s vampiric prince of darkness rises from the ashes a century later in groovy London. Are hippies and the descendents of Doctor Van Helsing up to the challenge? Find out… (originally published 10/27/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 20241 hr 22 min

From the Vault: The Mind of Douglas Adams, with Kevin Jon Davies

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Kevin Jon Davies about his new book “The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams,” detailing the mind of the author who gave us “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.” (originally published 08/31/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 202443 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Absurd

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe kick off the Halloween season with the notorious low-budget 1981 Italian slasher film “Absurd,” directed by Joe D’Amato and starring George Eastman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 20241 hr 12 min

Listener Mail: Here Comes Halloween

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.

Sep 26, 202454 min

Smart Talks with IBM: The power of Granite in business

As the scale of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, open technology like many of IBM’s Granite models are helping enhance transparency in AI and improve efficiency across businesses. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM , Jacob Goldstein sat down with Maryam Ashoori, the Director of Product Management and Head of Product for IBM’s watsonx.ai, where she spearheads the product strategy and delivery of IBM’s watsonx Foundation Models. Together, they explored the shift from large general...

Sep 25, 202432 min

The Universe in 100 Colors, with Tyler Thrasher

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with artist and author Tyler Thrasher about the new book “The Universe in 100 Colors: Weird and wondrous Colors From Science and Nature.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 202430 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Time After Time

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1979’s “Time After Time,” in which Jack the Ripper steals H.G. Wells’ time machine and travels to modern San Francisco. (originally published 09/17/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 20241 hr 13 min

From the Vault: Dendera Lights and Ancient Egyptian Pseudohistory

In recent vault episodes of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discussed low-resolution images that have provoked paranormal and fringe explanations, despite convincing and even conclusive expert analysis. In this episode, they continue this line of inquiry through a discussion of Ancient Egyptian pseudohistories and fringe ideas regarding modern technology in ancient inscriptions. (originally published 08/17/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 21, 20241 hr

Weirdhouse Cinema: It Conquered the World

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe learn almost too late that man is a feeling creature... and because of it, the greatest in the universe. Tune in as they discuss Roger Corman’s 1956 sci-fi horror thriller “It Conquered the World” starring Peter Graves, Beverly Garland and Lee Van Cleef. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 20241 hr 25 min

The 2024 Ig Nobels, Part 2

The Ig Nobel Prizes once more honor ten studies that make us laugh, but then make us think. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their annual tradition of discussing some of their favorites from this year’s winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 202449 min