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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

Thar She Blows, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of whale spout, as well as various misconceptions about just how watery, caustic or explosive these plumes really are. (Part 1 of 2) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 202340 min

Listener Mail: Through The Nothing

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

Apr 24, 202330 min

From the Vault: The Vegetable Lamb, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the legendary vegetable lamb of Tartary, said to be a flesh-and-blood animal that grew from the ground. (originally published 04/21/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 202343 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Treasure of the Four Crowns

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe kick off three weeks of 3D pictures with the 1983 adventure film “Treasure of the Four Crowns.” Is it a good movie? No. But does it throw lots of things at your face and explode in a supernatural climax? You better believe it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 20231 hr 24 min

Mutational Meltdown

Asexual reproduction has its advantages, but organisms that depend too much on it also face potential extinction. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss mutational meltdown and Muller's ratchet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 202338 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… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 202316 min

Before You Could Remember, Part 3

Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 202351 min

Listener Mail: I Remember

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

Apr 17, 202324 min

From the Vault: The Vegetable Lamb, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the legendary vegetable lamb of Tartary, said to be a flesh-and-blood animal that grew from the ground. (originally published 04/19/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 202353 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Devil's Rain

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1975 melt-o-rama desert cult film "The Devil's Rain." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 20231 hr 27 min

Inner Cosmos, with David Eagleman

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, neuroscientist and author David Eagleman drops by the show to discuss his new podcast series “Inner Cosmos” with Robert and Joe, along with some general discussion on the human brain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 13, 202351 min

The Monstrefact: Chaos Daemons of Slaanesh

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the chaos daemons of Slaanesh from Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe… (Part 4 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 20237 min

From the Vault: Stargazer and the Well

Can you see the light of the stars from the bottom of a well? Did an astrologer once fall into a well because he was staring up at the stars? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a couple of well-and-cosmos-related tales from antiquity. (originally published 5/05/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 202355 min

From the Vault: Plant Memories, Part 2

Do plants remember? Do they communicate? What is the extent of their interaction with their environment? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the amazing world of plant intelligence research. (originally published 04/14/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 202355 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Neverending Story

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the 1984 fantasy film “The Neverending Story,” a generation-defining film based on the elegant novel by German author Michael Ende. It’s also a throwback to a time when you could have one guy do most of the creature voices in a film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 07, 20232 hr 34 min

Before You Could Remember, Part 2

Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 06, 202344 min

The Monstrefact: Chaos Daemons of Nurgle

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the chaos daemons of Nurgle from Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe… (Part 3 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 05, 20237 min

Before You Could Remember, Part 1

Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 202349 min

Listener Mail: Breathe in Union

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

Apr 03, 202329 min

From the Vault: Plant Memories, Part 1

Do plants remember? Do they communicate? What is the extent of their interaction with their environment? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the amazing world of plant intelligence research. (originally published 04/12/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 01, 202350 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Attack of the Puppet People

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tackle another miniaturization movie with 1958’s “Attack of the Puppet People.” Director Bert I. Gordon jumps in to capitalize on the success of 57’s “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” John Agar stars and somehow this all connects to Watergate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 20231 hr 18 min

The Minimal Group Paradigm

Humans obviously don’t have any difficulties finding division and tribalism, but just how little is required for factions to form? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the minimal group paradigm in social identity theory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 202341 min

The Monstrefact: Chaos Daemons of Tzeentch

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the chaos daemons of Tzeentch from Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe… (Part 2 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 20237 min

From the Vault: The Beast Wore an Apron, Part 2

Are there any animals other than humans that cook their food? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of non-human animal meal preparation. Bon appétit! (originally published 03/24/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 202348 min

Listener Mail: Before in the Beginning

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

Mar 27, 202325 min

From the Vault: The Beast Wore an Apron, Part 1

Are there any animals other than humans that cook their food? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of non-human animal meal preparation. Bon appétit! (originally published 03/22/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 202346 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Incredible Shrinking Man

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1957 miniaturization film “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” which manages to deliver ground-breaking special effects action and philosophical depth in equal measure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 20231 hr 21 min

The Washing of the Waters, Part 4

The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (part 4 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 202339 min

The Monstrefact: Chaos Daemons of Khorne

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the chaos daemons of Khorne from Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe… (Part 1 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 20237 min