The Monstrefact: Monsters of the Cthulhu Mythos
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a few monsters of the Cthulhu mythos... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 30, 2024•12 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
The Hogs of Hell, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various demonic and godly hogs from global traditions, as well as one particular real-life hell pig that emerges from the fossil record. (Part 2 of 2) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 29, 2024•42 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Horror Rises From the Tomb
There’s no keeping THIS occult power couple down! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, watch as Spanish horror icons Paul Naschy and Helga Liné spice things up across the centuries in 1973’s “Horror Rises From the Tomb.” (originally published 07/15/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min
From the Vault: Anthology of Horror, Volume 9
Yes, the Halloween tradition continues as Robert and Joe dive into the rich history of TV horror and sci-fi anthology shows to focus on STBYM topics that might not otherwise make the show. In this installment, they spin some science and contemplation out of the 2001 episode of “The Outer Limits” titled “Think Like a Dinosaur” and the 1974 episode of “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” titled “The Spanish Moss Murders.” (originally published 10/31/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: House of Usher (1960)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the world of Corman/Poe features with 1960’s “House of Usher” starring a platinum-blond Vincent Price, Mark Damon and Myrna Fahey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2024•2 hr 38 min
The Hogs of Hell, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various demonic and godly hogs from global traditions, as well as one particular real-life hell pig that emerges from the fossil record. (Part 1 of 2) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2024•43 min
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, 2024•41 min
Listener Mail: The Funk of Forty Thousand Years
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.
Oct 22, 2024•49 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•55 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•53 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, 2024•49 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•46 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, 2024•36 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, 2024•51 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•52 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•1 hr 4 min
The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 8 - The Offspring and Other Hybrids
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Offspring from “Alien: Romulus” and other xenomorph hybrids from the “Alien” universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 02, 2024•8 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•43 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•54 min