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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

From the Vaults: A Case of the Urine Sweats

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss urohidrosis: the avian habit of urinating and/or defecating onto the scaly parts of one’s own legs. Find out what it’s all about… (originally published 11/19/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 202552 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hanuman vs. 7 Ultraman

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider the 1974 Thai co-production "Hanuman vs. & Ultraman," in which the hindu god Hanuman teams up with the Ultra Seven to defeat evil monsters and dastardly human plots. (originally published 5/28/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 20251 hr 3 min

From the Vault: Sacred Trees of the World

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the various sacred trees of the world, including the giant sequoias of North America and the ‘Ōhi‘a Lehua of Hawaii. (originally published 11/14/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 202551 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Future Kick

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1991 cyberpunk action movie “Future Kick,” starring Don 'The Dragon' Wilson, Meg Foster and Chris Penn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 20252 hr

Licking, Part 2

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202554 min

Smart Talks with IBM: Unlocking Our Quantum Future

Malcolm Gladwell heads to San Francisco Tech Week to talk with IBM’s new Director of Research Jay Gambetta in front of a live audience. They discuss IBM’s plans to scale quantum computing power, the groundbreaking experiments already underway, and what impact these new computers could have on chemistry, medicine, and even finance. 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.i...

Nov 19, 202554 min

Licking, Part 1

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 20251 hr 13 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Reptilicus

Grab your drug bazooka! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the wild world of euro-kaiju films with the 1961/1962 Danish/American co-production “Reptilicus.” (originally published 11/22/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 20251 hr 8 min

From the Vault: The Edge of Sentience, with Jonathan Birch

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Jonathan Birch about his new book “The Edge of Sentience: Risk and Precaution in Humans, Other Animals, and AI.” (originally published 11/12/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 202534 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dark City, Part 2

In this two-part Weirdhouse Cinema exploration, Rob and Joe dive into Noirvember with 1998’s “Dark City,” directed by Alex Proyas and starring Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, and Ian Richardson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 20251 hr 14 min

Animalia Stupendium: The Musk Deer

Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the mighty musk deer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 20257 min

Sacred Daggers, Part 2

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of sacred, sacrificial and novel daggers from various cultures and traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 202554 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Face Behind the Mask

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate Noirvember with a viewing of the 1941 Robert Florey crime film “The Face Behind the Mask,” starring the legendary Peter Lorre. (originally published 11/15/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 20251 hr 20 min

From the Vault: The Siren

In this classic, monster-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a creature most dreadful to the mariners of old: the mythical siren. (originally published 11/7/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 08, 20251 hr 2 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dark City, Part 1

In this two-part Weirdhouse Cinema exploration, Rob and Joe dive into Noirvember with 1998’s “Dark City,” directed by Alex Proyas and starring Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, and Ian Richardson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 07, 20251 hr 15 min

Sacred Daggers, Part 1

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of sacred, sacrificial and novel daggers from various cultures and traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 06, 202549 min

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
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