The Saguaro, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2026•47 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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Episodes
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Quasi-Motivational Destruct Organism
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Quasi-Motivational Destruct Organism from Marvel Comics, also known as… Quasimodo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2026•5 min
The Saguaro, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 24, 2026•58 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dr. Cyclops
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider yet another mad scientist in the form of Dr. Thorkel from 1940’s “Dr. Cyclops.” Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack of “King Kong” fame, it’s a special effects spectacle full of miniaturized people and animals. (originally published 03/12/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2026•1 hr 19 min
From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 3
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans. (part 3 of 4, originally published 3/27/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 21, 2026•53 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Demonwarp
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the epic 1988 sasquatch alien zombie slasher film “Demonwarp,” directed by Emmett Alston, based on a story by John Carl Buechler and starring George Kennedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2026•1 hr 34 min
The Saguaro, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2026•41 min
The Monstrefact: The Alp-Luachra of Irish Folklore
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the strangely parasitic monster of Ireland known as the Alp-Luachra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2026•5 min
STBYM Listener Mail: Cave of the Crabs
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.
Mar 17, 2026•51 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Teens in the Universe
It’s Soviet work ethic versus the siren song of fun in 1975’s “Teens in the Universe,” a beautifully crafted and thoroughly weird space adventure. Join Rob and Joe for a Weirdhouse Cinema discussion of robots, space travel and more. (originally published 01/29/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2026•1 hr 31 min
From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans. (part 2 of 4, originally published 3/25/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2026•38 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Demon Pond
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Japanese folk-horror fantasy film “Demon Pond,” directed by Masahiro Shinoda and scored by electronic music pioneer Isao Tomita. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2026•1 hr 46 min
Kartchner Caverns, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Arizona’s Kartchner Caverns, a remarkable milestone in living cave preservation and seasonal home to thousands of bats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2026•47 min
The Monstrefact: The Kalisk
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Kalisk from “Predator: Bad Lands.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2026•7 min
Kartchner Caverns, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss Arizona’s Kartchner Caverns, a remarkable milestone in living cave preservation and seasonal home to thousands of bats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2026•54 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Oily Maniac
Yes, it’s time to grease up Weirdhouse Cinema with a Shaw Brothers horror film from 1976. “The Oily Maniac” is a tale of sleaze, revenge and a rampaging black-magic oil monster. (originally published 01/22/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 09, 2026•51 min
From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans. (part 1 of 4, originally published 3/18/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 07, 2026•50 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Howling II
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe finally watch a little slice of b-movie perfection with 1985’s “Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf.” Directed by Philippe Mora, the film stars Sybil Danning, Christopher Lee, Annie McEnroe and Reb Brown. Draw blood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 06, 2026•1 hr 52 min
Crab Bag, Part 4: For Whom the Crab Tolls
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics… (part 4 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 05, 2026•59 min
The Artifact: The Walking Stick Fiddle
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Spazierstock-Geige, currently on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 04, 2026•5 min
Crab Bag, Part 3: The Crab is a Lonely Hunter
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 03, 2026•56 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: La Loba (1965)
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mexico’s first werewolf movie “La Loba” (AKA “The She-Wolf”) from 1965, starring Kitty de Hoyos as a female lycanthrope and co-starring Roberto Cañedo and José Elías Moreno. Draw blood! (originally published 3/28/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 30 min
From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 4
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out… (part 4 of 4) (originally published 3/13/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 28, 2026•1 hr
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Boogens
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1981 mining monster film “The Boogens,” directed by James L. Conway and starring Rebecca Balding and Fred McCarren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2026•1 hr 36 min
Crab Bag, Part 2: It’s Raining Crabs (Hallelujah)
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2026•44 min
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Squirrel Girl
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Squirrel Girl from Marvel Comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2026•4 min
Crab Bag, Part 1: The Crabs are Back In Town
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2026•55 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Telephone Box
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the award-winning 1972 Spanish short film “La cabina,” directed by Antonio Mercero, written by José Luis Garci and starring José Luis López Vázquez. (originally published 3/21/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 23, 2026•1 hr 20 min
From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 3
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out… (part 3 of 4) (originally published 3/6/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2026•1 hr 4 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Forbidden Planet
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the groundbreaking 1956 science fiction film "Forbidden Planet," starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen and Robby the Robot. The film also features the first full-length electronic musical score, by Bebe and Louis Barron. (originally published 3/7/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2026•1 hr 35 min
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