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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

The Monstrefact: The Beast, from "Over the Garden Wall"

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the enigmatic Beast from Cartoon Network’s 2014 animated series “Over the Garden Wall.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 05, 20256 min

Listener Mail: Galloping Cadavers

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.

Nov 04, 202551 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Spirited Away

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 fantasy classic "Spirited Away." (originally published 11/8/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 03, 20251 hr 23 min

From the Vault: The Hogs of Hell, Part 2

In this classic 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) (originally published 10/29/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 01, 202542 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: City of the Living Dead

In this special Halloween episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 supernatural zombie film “City of the Living Dead,” directed by the legendary Lucio Fucli, scored by Fabio Frizzi and starring Christopher George and Catriona MacColl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 20251 hr 47 min

Grimoire of Horror, Volume 2

Robert and Joe return with a second installment of Grimoire of Horror, in which they’ll each present a horror short-story of note and discuss its connections to science and culture at large. In this volume, they discuss “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream’ by Harlan Ellison and "The Crevasse" by Nathan Ballingrud and Dale Bailey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 20251 hr 27 min

Smart Talks with IBM: IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum

Malcolm Gladwell sits down with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna in a special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM. They discuss the groundbreaking potential of quantum computing, the transformative impact of AI on business, and how Krishna’s visionary predictions from the 90s continue to guide IBM’s innovations. 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/po...

Oct 29, 202553 min

The Bone Collectors, Part 2

In this twice-damned duology from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss creatures of the natural world that collect bones... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 202546 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Prince of Darkness

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1987 John Carpenter supernatural horror film "Prince of Darkness," starring Donald Pleasence, Victor Wong, Jameson Parker and Lisa Blount. (originally published 11/1/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 20251 hr 34 min

From the Vault: 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) (originally published 10/24/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 202543 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Black Sunday (1960)

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava’s “Black Sunday," a blood-chilling tale of witchcraft, punishment and revenge from beyond the grave, starring Barbara Steele and John Richardson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 20251 hr 43 min

The Bone Collectors, Part 1

In this twice-damned duology from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss creatures of the natural world that collect bones... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 202559 min

The Monstrefact Redux: He Who Walks Behind the Rows

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the the sinister entity from Stephen King’s 1977 short story “Children of the Corn” and its mythological and folkloric predecessors…. (originally published 1/8/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 20257 min

From the Vault: The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 2

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 10/10/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 202546 min

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
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