Way of the Sith, Continued: Palp Facts
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their Sith-related discussions from Star Wars Week... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19, 2026•1 hr 18 min
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mothra vs. Godzilla
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of kaiju with 1964’s “Mothra vs. Godzilla,” directed by Ishirō Honda. (originally published 5/23/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2026•1 hr 20 min
From the Vault: The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out… (part 2 of 2) (originally published 5/13/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2026•40 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Mutant Hunt
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe explore the slimy cyberpunk world of 1987’s “Mutant Hunt,” directed by Tim Kincaid. It’s a near-future in which drug-mutated cyborgs ravage the streets of direct-to-video New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2026•1 hr 44 min
STBYM Listener Mail: Darkness There and Nothing More
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.
May 14, 2026•52 min
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Even More Marvel Monsters
In this special omnibus episode, Robert discusses Galactus, Lady Deathstrike, Squirrel Girl and the Quasi-Motivational Destruct Organism of Marvel Comics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2026•22 min
From the Book of Sand
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe sink their toes into a couple of sand-related science and culture topics, recorded in The Studio at Baha Mar in the Bahamas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2026•1 hr 2 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Daughters of Darkness
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the lovelives of vampires with 1971’s “Daughters of Darkness,” directed by Harry Kümel and starring the fabulous Delphine Seyrig as Countess Elizabeth Báthory. (originally published 5/16/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2026•1 hr 39 min
From the Vault: The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out… (part 1 of 2) (originally published 5/8/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 09, 2026•39 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Starcrash
In this special Star Wars Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1978 Star Wars-knockoff “StarCrash,” directed by Luigi Cozzi and starring Caroline Munro, David Hasselhoff, Christopher Plummer and Joe Spinell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 08, 2026•1 hr 49 min
Star Wars Week 2026: Way of the Sith
This week on Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe celebrate Star Wars Week with various looks at science and culture connections in a galaxy far, far away… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 07, 2026•54 min
The Monstrefact: The Miraluka of "Star Wars"
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Miraluka of "Star Wars." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 06, 2026•5 min
Star Wars Week 2026: Hoth
This week on Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe celebrate Star Wars Week with various looks at science and culture connections in a galaxy far, far away… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 05, 2026•1 hr 8 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Humanoid
This classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema explores one of the many films that sought to cash in on the popularity of George Lucas’ 1977 classic. Behold, 1979’s “The Humanoid,” an Italian space opera starring Richard Kiel, Barbara Bach and a whole lot of stuff that looks like Star Wars. (originally published 5/7/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 04, 2026•1 hr 26 min
From the Vault: Cynicism, Part 4
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 4 of 4) (originally published 4/24/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 02, 2026•51 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Bat Woman (1968)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Mexican lucha films with 1968’s The Bat Woman, directed by René Cardona and starring Maura Monti and Roberto Cañedo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 01, 2026•1 hr 35 min
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, 2026•52 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, 2026•5 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, 2026•1 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, 2026•1 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, 2026•1 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, 2026•1 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, 2026•1 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, 2026•44 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, 2026•50 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, 2026•1 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, 2026•57 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, 2026•1 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, 2026•47 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, 2026•4 min
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