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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 Thing Before the Beginning, part 2

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various mythological concepts of what came before the creation or emergence of our universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 202652 min

The Monstrefact: The Goo Goo Muck

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Goo Goo Muck from the song of the same title made popular by The Cramps… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 20265 min

The Thing Before the Beginning, Part 1

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various mythological concepts of what came before the creation or emergence of our universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 20261 hr 8 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Creature (1985)

Yesterday was Alien Day, so here's an Alien knock-off from the vault! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss William Malone’s “Creature,” starring Stan Ivar, Wendy Schaal, Lyman Ward, Diane Salinger and Klaus Kinski. (originally published June 28, 2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 20261 hr 25 min

From the Vault: Cynicism, Part 3

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. (part 3 of 4) (originally published 4/22/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 20261 hr

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wasp Woman (1959)

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Roger Corman’s 1959 mad science rejuvenation film “The Wasp Woman,” starring Susan Cabot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 20261 hr 39 min

STBYM Listener Mail: The Joy of Fish

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.

Apr 23, 20261 hr 3 min

Smart Talks with IBM: Brewing Smarter: How HEINEKEN Is Using AI To Revolutionize Its Global Operations

The HEINEKEN Company is one of the world’s pioneering global brewers. Founded in 1864, it continues to innovate as it pursues its ambition to become the world’s best‑connected brewer. For the Season 7 premiere of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Surajeet Ghosh, HEINEKEN’s Chief AI Officer, in front of a live audience at SXSW to explore how the company is using data and AI to transform its operations. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast do...

Apr 22, 202644 min

Court of the Golden Fishes, Part 3

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the royal histories and curious biologies of such resplendent fish as the common gold fish and koi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 202650 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Sleepwalkers

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1992’s Sleepwalkers, directed by Mick Garris and scripted by Stephen King. It’s a bonkers romp through the American Heartland and the secret world of secret soul-sucking werecats, starring Brian Krause, Alice Krige and Mädchen Amick. (originally published 4/25/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 20261 hr 40 min

From the Vault: Cynicism, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. (part 2 of 4) (originally published 4/17/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 202657 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe batten down the hatches for 1974’s “Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla,” in which Earth’s mightiest monster teams up with an ancient mythological guardian to battle Godzilla’s own cyborg doppelganger and vanguard of an alien ape invasion from Black Hole Planet 3! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 20261 hr 42 min

Court of the Golden Fishes, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the royal histories and curious biologies of such resplendent fish as the common gold fish and koi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 202647 min

The Monstrefact Redux: Mothra

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary Kaiju Mothra… (originally published 5/21/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 20264 min

Court of the Golden Fishes, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the royal histories and curious biologies of such resplendent fish as the common gold fish and koi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 202657 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dungeons and Dragons (2000)

For Weirdhouse Cinema’s 200th film selection, Rob and Joe discuss a film from the year 2000: “Dungeons and Dragons,” starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans and Bruce Payne. (originally published 4/18/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 13, 20261 hr 45 min

From the Vault: Cynicism, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. (part 1 of 4) (originally published 4/15/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 20261 hr 1 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Nemesis

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Albert Pyun’s 1992 cyberpunk action benediction “Nemesis,” featuring a jampacked cast of 90s action movie favorites and wall-to-wall cyborgs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 20261 hr 57 min

The Upside-Down, Part 3

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the concept of the topsy-turvy or the upside-down from the conceptual to the factual, from bat caves to the depths of the Inferno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 09, 20261 hr 1 min

The Monstrefact Redux: Life on Star Wars' Utapau

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the lifeforms of the planet Utapau, as seen in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 20265 min

The Upside-Down, Part 2

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the concept of the topsy-turvy or the upside-down from the conceptual to the factual, from bat caves to the depths of the Inferno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 07, 202656 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Virtuosity

In this classic classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss a glistening example of 90s cyberslop: 1995’s “Virtuosity,” directed by Brett Leonard and starring Academy Award-winning actors Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. (originally published 4/11/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 06, 20261 hr 48 min

From the Vault: The Plight of Amphibians, with Mark Mandica

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe chat with Mark Mandica, executive director of the Amphibian Foundation. Mark returns to the show to discuss the plight of amphibians and current conservation efforts for critically endangered species. (originally published 3/11/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 202639 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Last Temptation of Christ

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Martin Scorsese’s 1988 religious epic “The Last Temptation of Christ,” starring Willem Dafoe and featuring an amazing, ambient worldbeat score by Peter Gabriel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 03, 20261 hr 48 min

The Upside-Down, Part 1

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the concept of the topsy-turvy or the upside-down from the conceptual to the factual, from bat caves to the depths of the Inferno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 02, 202659 min

From the Vault: The Queerness of Nature, with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, author of “Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature” and Curator of Mycology at the New York State Museum. (originally published 4/10/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 20261 hr 7 min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gunhed

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, enter a world of Japanese cyberpunk, killer AIs, giant robot tanks and more as Rob and Joe discuss the 1989 Toho movie “Gunhed.” (orignally published 04/02/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 20261 hr 22 min

From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 4

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 4 of 4, originally published 4/1/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 202653 min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Last Man on Earth

On this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1964 film "The Last Man on Earth," based on the post-apocalyptic vampire novel "I Am Legend" by Richard Matheson and starring Vincent Price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 20261 hr 43 min
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