The Monstrefact: Alien Earth Roundup
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the various non-xenomorphic creatures of the 2025 series “Alien: Earth.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 01, 2025•6 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.
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Ancient Egyptian Curses, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the idea of Egyptian tomb curses, how they actually factored into ancient Egyptian practices and where the myth of the Pharaoh's curse meets reality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2025•56 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Spookies
Yep, 1986 was a great year for genre movies — and also “Spookies” came out. In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider this overstuffed, underdone but super fun turkey of a horror movie. (originally published 09/10/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2025•1 hr 6 min
From the Vault: The Universe in 100 Colors, with Tyler Thrasher
In this classic 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.” (originally published 9/24/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2025•30 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Alucarda
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild realm of Mexican horror with Juan López Moctezuma’s 1977 cult classic “Alucarda,” starring Tina Romero, Susana Kamini, David Silva and Claudio Brook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 26, 2025•1 hr 33 min
The 2025 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 25, 2025•57 min
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Lady Deathstrike
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Lady Deathstrike from Marvel Comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2025•5 min
The 2025 Ig Nobels, Part 1
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 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: 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. (originally published 9/20/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2025•1 hr 26 min
From the Vault: Odds and Evens, Part 3
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out…(originally published 9/12/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 20, 2025•39 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Boxer's Omen
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into the grisly black sorcery and mind-bending Buddhist magic in the legendary Shaw Brothers film “The Boxer’s Omen,” directed by Kuei Chih-Hung. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 19, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Jaws of the Giant Clam
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the giant clam and the many inaccurate myths, legends and traditions about their propensity for chomping down on or swallowing human beings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 18, 2025•52 min
Smart Talks with IBM: Ferrari Fandom, Supercharged by AI
Scuderia Ferrari and IBM are redefining fan engagement with AI-driven insights, and cutting-edge digital tools. Learn how IBM is helping Scuderia Ferrari deepen connections with its almost 400 million fans worldwide, driving innovation and community in the digital age. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. Visit us at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talks See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Sep 17, 2025•28 min
Listener Mail: Round Perdition's Flames
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 16, 2025•53 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Labyrinth
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe enter the magical world of Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy musical “Labyrinth,” starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. (originally published 9/13/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2025•1 hr 29 min
From the Vault: Odds and Evens, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out…(originally published 9/10/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 13, 2025•45 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wrath of Khan
In this special Star Trek Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Transporters and Consciousness in Star Trek
In this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss teleportation in the Star Trek universe and the questions it raises about human identity and consciousness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 11, 2025•1 hr 6 min
The Monstrefact: The Mugatos of Star Trek
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Neuralian Mugatos of Star Trek… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 10, 2025•4 min
The Salt Vampires of Star Trek
In this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the salt vampires of M-113 from “Star Trek: The Original Series.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Brain Eaters
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1958 sci-fi movie “The Brain Eaters,” which doesn’t actually feature brain eating but is still a lot of fun. We're re-running it during Trek Week because it features Leonard Nimoy! (originaly published 02/11/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 08, 2025•1 hr 17 min
From the Vault: Odds and Evens, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out…(originally published 9/5/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 06, 2025•55 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Time Machine (1960)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1960 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine,” starring Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux. Prepare for Morlock mania! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 05, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Replaceable You, with Mary Roach
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert welcomes bestselling author Mary Roach back to the program to discuss her latest book “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 04, 2025•37 min
The Monstrefact: The Fireys of Labyrinth
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the dismemberment-loving Fireys of Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 03, 2025•7 min
From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 3
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… (originally published 8/27/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 02, 2025•46 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Beyond the Mind’s Eye
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe explore the mind-bending, non-narrative CGI acid trip that is 1992’s “Beyond the Mind’s Eye,” directed by Michael Boydstun and featuring the music of Jan Hammer. (originally published 9/6/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 01, 2025•1 hr 12 min
From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… (originally published 8/22/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2025•52 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Empire of the Dark
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe delve into the low-budget 1991 horror odyssey “Empire of the Dark,” starring Steve Barkett and Richard Harrison. When the gateway to Hell opens in Northern California, only Richard Flynn can harrow Hell itself to save his ex and stop an immortal cult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2025•1 hr 36 min
The Devil You Know, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg paradox, madman theory and the balance of power in our world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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