Listener Mail: Dracula on the Moon
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Jul 03, 2023•23 min
Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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
From the Vault: The Skybridge, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the architectural element known as the skyway or skybridge – typically an enclosed bridge connecting the upper stories of two buildings or skyscrapers. (orignally published 07/12/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 01, 2023•39 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Purana Mandir
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into the Bollywood horror films of the Ramsay brothers with 1984's “Purana Mandir.” Can Suman and Sanjay overcome an evil curse and a monstrous warlock to save their relationship? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 26 min
The Machine Speaks
Long before such things were possible, our ancestors envisioned artificial heads that were capable of speech. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the journey from ancient tales of artifice and wizardry to the early breakthroughs in speech synthesis technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2023•57 min
The Monstrefact: Marvel's Symbiotes
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Venom and the other various symbiotes from the Marvel Universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2023•6 min
Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 4
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams suddenly ascend to new heights of cultural fascination. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2023•54 min
Listener Mail: An Un-remembered Dream
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Jun 26, 2023•26 min
The Lesser of Two Crab Claws, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 07/07/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2023•44 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Black Hole
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Disney’s 1979 answer to “Star Wars,” 33 years before they just went ahead and acquired Lucasfilm. It’s “The Black Hole” and it promises to take us to a place beyond all human vision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 3
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams suddenly ascend to new heights of cultural fascination. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2023•38 min
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Mystique
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mutant Mystique from the Marvel Universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2023•6 min
Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 2
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams suddenly ascend to new heights of cultural fascination. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2023•42 min
Listener Mail: Making Mr. Right
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Jun 19, 2023•21 min
IBM and HBCUs: Fueling a New Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
Education has the power to show students a path they’d never considered before. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Laurie Santos take on tech education at HBCUs with Dr. Derrick Warren, Associate Dean at the Southern University College of Business. They talk about the partnership between IBM SkillsBuild and Southern University to co-create a cybersecurity leadership center for HBCU students and discuss how exposure to first-experiences inspires creativity. This is ...
Jun 19, 2023•32 min
The Lesser of Two Crab Claws, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 06/30/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2023•48 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Blade
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider a weird mainstream movie that basically paved the way for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with wall-to-wall exploding vampires. Yes, Wesley Snipes puts all blood drinkers on notice in 1998’s “Blade.” (originally published 07/08/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2023•2 hr 35 min
Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 1
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams suddenly ascend to new heights of cultural fascination. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe explore periods when the eye of culture fixes on the dream world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2023•36 min
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Mummies
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Living Mummy and Gomdulla the cruel from Marvel Comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2023•7 min
Hooves, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2023•58 min
Listener Mail: Astro-Zombies Walk Among Us
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Jun 12, 2023•28 min
From the Vault: The Lesser of Two Crab Claws, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 06/28/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2023•47 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Seconds
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss John Frankenheimer's 1966 psychological horror film "Seconds," starring Rock Hudson, with cinematography by the legendary James Wong Howe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Hooves, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 08, 2023•44 min
The Monstrefact: Sleipnir, the Eight-Legged Horse
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Sleipnir, the mythical stead of the Norse god Odin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 07, 2023•4 min
From the Vault: Red Leviathan, with Ryan Tucker Jones
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Ryan Tucker Jones, author of the new book “Red Leviathan: The Secret History of Soviet Whaling.” Jones discusses the horrific impact of 20th century whaling, the Soviet Union’s place in whaling history and the efforts of scientists and activists to stop the practice – including scientists within the Soviet Union. (originally published 06/23/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 06, 2023•41 min
Listener Mail: Waiting for the Eastern Glow
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Jun 05, 2023•26 min
From the Vault: Fire From the Rocks, Part 3
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 05/05/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2023•41 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Abominable Dr. Phibes
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 dark comedy horror film “The Abominable Dr. Phibes,” starring horror icon Vincent Price as the titular revenger himself. (originally published 04/01/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min
From the Vault: Fire From the Rocks, Part 2
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 04/28/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 01, 2023•47 min
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Vampires
In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various vampires... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023•17 min