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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

The Monstrefact: Thiuime, the Black Squirrel

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Thiuime, the goddess of war of the Tabasco people of southeast Mexico… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 20254 min

Pretend Play, Part 4

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (part 4 of 5) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202557 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1965 cult classic crime thriller “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” directed by Russ Myers and starring Tura Santana, Haji and Lori Williams. (originally published 09/22/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 20251 hr 11 min

Introducing: TechStuff Trailer

Hi, Stuff To Blow Your Mind listeners! iHeartPodcasts has a new and improved hit franchise, TechStuff, hosted by Karah Preiss and OZ! TechStuff is the podcast where technology meets culture. We speak to the folks building the future to understand what tomorrow will look like and how our technology changes us: how we live, love, work, and even die. With a healthy dose of drama, too, as tech titans clash over their interstellar ambitions. Tune in to this top-tier true crime story, but don't just t...

Jan 19, 20252 min

From the Vault: The Nature of the Diamond, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a potent medicine and a deadly poison. (part 1 of 4) (originally published 1/16/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 202538 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Hunchback of the Morgue

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the filmography of Spanish horror icon Paul Naschy with the 1973 thriller “Hunchback of the Morgue,” also starring Rosanna Yanni, María Elena Arpóna and Alberto Dalbés. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 20252 hr 33 min

Pretend Play, Part 3

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 20251 hr 6 min

The Monstrefact: Hortus the Rotting Mermaid

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mermaid Hortus as described and illustrated in the book “Dr. C. Lillefisk's Sirenology” by Jana Heidersdorf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 20255 min

From the Vault: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 3

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit crabs. (originally published 1/11/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 202546 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Thing from Another World

Before John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” there was Howard Hawks’ “The Thing From Another World,” the first adaptation of John W. Campbell Jr.’s short story “Who goes there?” In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe bust out the thermite and discuss this 1951 sci-fi classic. (orginally published Sep 24, 2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 20251 hr 3 min

From the Vault: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit crabs. (originally published 1/9/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 202552 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Santo vs. the Martian Invasion

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of lucha libre with the 1967 Mexican science fiction film “Santo vs. the Martian Invasion,” starring El Santo himself alongside Wolf Ruvinskis and Maura Monti. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 20252 hr 37 min

The Monstrefact: He Who Walks Behind the Rows

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the the sinister entity from Stephen King’s 1977 short story “Children of the Corn” and its mythological and folkloric predecessors…. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 08, 20257 min

Pretend Play, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 07, 20251 hr 9 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the absurd sci-fi fantasy film “Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy,” a 1981 Yugoslav-Czech co-production full of intergalactic aliens and surreal monstrosities. (originally published 11/10/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 06, 20251 hr 19 min

From the Vault: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit crabs. (originally published 1/4/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 04, 202549 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Innerspace

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, guest-host David Striepe of the Talkin' Tofu podcast returns to chat with Rob about the 1987 miniaturization film “Innerspace,” directed by Joe Dante and starring Dennis Quaid, Martin Short and Meg Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 03, 20251 hr 29 min

Squirrels: The Return

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return to the world of squirrels and their curious carnivorous ways… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 02, 202557 min

The Monstrefact Omnibus: Vampires

In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various vampires... (originally published 05/31/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 01, 202517 min

Listener Mail: The Hearth's Filthy Lesson

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.

Dec 31, 202445 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: House of Wax (1953)

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe continue their trio of 3-D films with the first color 3D feature film from a major American studio: 1953’s “House of Wax.” It’s the movie that remade Vincent Price as a horror icon, and it also features performances by Charles Bronson and Carolyn Jones. (orignally published 04/28/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 20241 hr 25 min

From the Vault: The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 2

In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. (originally published 11/16/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 202453 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: RoboCop (1987)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 sci-fi action classic “RoboCop,” a film as deeply satirical as it is gratuitously violent. (originally published 12/01/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 20241 hr 29 min

From the Vault: The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 1

In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. (originally published 11/14/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 202442 min

The Monstrefact Omnibus: D&D Monsters

In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various Dungeons and Dragons monsters… (originally published 04/19/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 202416 min

From the Vault: Eggnog

In this classic holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history and invention of the eggnog, how it became such an iconic holiday beverage and some curious historic goblets associated with the consumption of this rich, milky draught. (originally published 12/15/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 20241 hr 6 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santa Claus (1959)

In this classic holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1959 Mexican Christmas movie “Santa Claus,” also known as “Santa Claus vs. the Devil.” (originally published 12/15/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 20241 hr 16 min

From the Vault: The Ancient and Occult History of the “A Christmas Story” Leg Lamp

The 1983 holiday film “A Christmas Story” warned us of the dangers associated with BB guns, bar soap and frozen flag poles – but it also introduced us to the Old Man’s prized leg lamp. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the deep, ancient and occult history of lamps and other objects shaped in the likeness of a human leg or foot. (originally published 12/23/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 21, 202451 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Blue Sunshine

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1977’s “Blue Sunshine,” directed by Jeff Lieberman and starring Zalman King. It’s a twisted tale of post-60s anxiety, hippie disillusionment and sensationalized media treatments of psychedelics. It’s also technically a Christmas movie, so strap in… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 20242 hr 37 min