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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.
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Episodes

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Absurd

In this classic 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. (originally published 9/27/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 20251 hr 12 min

From the Vault: The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 1

In this classic 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. (originally published 10/8/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 202552 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Horror Express

In this classic 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. (originally published 10/4/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 20251 hr 29 min

From the Vault: Trains of Terror, Part 2

In this classic 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. (originally published 10/3/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 20251 hr 4 min

The Monstrefact Redux: Monsters of the Cthulhu Mythos

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a few monsters of the Cthulhu mythos... (originally published 10/30/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 202512 min

From the Vault: Trains of Terror, Part 1

In this classic 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. (originally published 10/1/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 20251 hr 5 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: House of Usher (1960)

In this classic 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. (originally published 10/25/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 20251 hr 39 min

From the Vault: Do Aliens Speak Physics, with Daniel Whiteson

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with Daniel Whiteson, co-host of the podcast "Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe" about Whiteson's upcoming book "Do Aliens Speak Physics," now out whereever you get your books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 20251 hr 5 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1943's "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man," starring Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi and Lionel Atwill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 20251 hr 36 min

It Lurks in the Mine Shaft, Part 2

In this sinister episode from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss different folkloric and legendary monsters tied to mine shafts and mining... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 09, 202550 min

The Monstrefact: The “Minnie the Moocher” Walrus Ghost

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Walrus Ghost from the spooky 1932 Fleischer Studios Betty Boop animated short "Minnie the Moocher." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 08, 20254 min

It Lurks in the Mine Shaft, Part 1

In this sinister episode from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss different folkloric and legendary monsters tied to mine shafts and mining... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 07, 20251 hr 4 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: 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. (originally published 10/11/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 06, 20251 hr 17 min

From the Vault: Grimoire of Horror, Volume 1

Last Halloween, Robert and Joe took a seasonal tradition in a new direction with Grimoire of Horror, in which they each presented a horror short-story of note and discussed its connections to science and culture at large. In this volume, they discuss Clark Ashton Smith's "The Maker of Gargoyles" and Stephen Graham Jones's "Thirteen." (originally published 10/31/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 04, 20251 hr 1 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Killer Klowns From Outer Space

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1988 horror comedy creature feature Killer Klowns From Outer Space, produced by the Chiodo brothers and starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson and John Vernon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 03, 20251 hr 24 min

Ancient Egyptian Curses, Part 2

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.

Oct 02, 20251 hr 12 min

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, 20256 min

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, 202556 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, 20251 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, 202530 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, 20251 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, 202557 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, 20251 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, 20251 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, 202539 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, 20251 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, 202552 min

Smart Talks with IBM: Ferrari Fandom, Supercharged by AI

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Sep 17, 202528 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, 202553 min
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