Blubber, Part 1
In this two-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of blubber and some of the ideas surrounding cetacean insulation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2025•59 min
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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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The Monstrefact: The Tomtar
In this holiday episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the diminutive tomtars of Swedish holiday tradition… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2025•4 min
The Glow Behind the Firescreen
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the use of firescreens, polescreens and related technologies that shielded the eyes from the glow, heat or desolation of the hearth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2025•47 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Rock'n Roll Wolf
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1976’s “Rock'n'Roll Wolf,” also known as “Mama.” It’s a Romanian–Soviet–French co-production and a live-action adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale “The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats.” (originally published 12/13/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 25 min
From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into the powerful resonance of the fireplace and hearthstone in human culture, psychology and myth. (part 1 of 2, originally published 12/17/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Day of the Beast
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe welcome the holidays in – on Krampusnacht – with the 1995 holiday horror film “The Day of the Beast,” directed by Álex de la Iglesia and starring Álex Angulo, Armando De Razza and Santiago Segura. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Licking, Part 3
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking. (part 3 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 04, 2025•59 min
The Monstrefact: The Rougarou
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary shapeshifter of French and Creole Louisiana known as the Rougarou… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 03, 2025•6 min
STBYM Listener Mail: Laser Blade
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.
Dec 02, 2025•58 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Shogun Assassin
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 grindhouse mainstay “Shogun Assassin,” a western release compiled from the first two “Lone Wolf and Cub” films by Kenji Misumi, highlighting its sizzling action with added electronic score and captivating narration. (originally published 12/6/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 26 min
From the Vault: Lightning-Struck Wood and the Rowan
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their look at sacred trees of the world with a look at lightning-struck trees in European traditions, as well as the sacred rowan tree. (originally published 12/10/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2025•48 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Deep Blue Sea
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1999 shark film “Deep Blue Sea” in which super-smart sharks run wild in a sea base. (originally published 07/30/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2025•1 hr 23 min
From the Vault: A Monsterous Feast
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe celebrate such monstrous dishes as the Cockentrice, the Turducken and other historic culinary indulgences – as well related monsters that you might accidentally order at a medieval feast. Bon appétit! (originally published 11/21/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2025•52 min
The Monstrefact Redux: Hortus the Rotting Mermaid
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mermaid Hortus as described and illustrated in the book “Dr. C. Lillefisk's Sirenology” by Jana Heidersdorf. (originally published 1/15/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2025•5 min
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, 2025•52 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, 2025•1 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, 2025•51 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, 2025•2 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, 2025•54 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, 2025•54 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, 2025•1 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, 2025•1 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, 2025•34 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, 2025•1 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, 2025•7 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, 2025•54 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, 2025•1 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, 2025•1 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, 2025•1 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, 2025•49 min
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