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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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3:49

The Monstrefact Redux: The Afanc

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/17

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Afanc of Welsh tradition… (originaly published 12/4/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:56

Blubber, Part 2

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/16

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.

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54:00

From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 2

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/13

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 2 of 2, originally published 12/19/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

85:16

Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus, the Movie

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/12

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1985’s “Santa Claus: The Movie,” starring Dudley Moore as an elf, John Lithgow as a scheming tycoon and David Huddleston – the Big Lebowski himself – as Santa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

59:24

Blubber, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/11

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.

en-US

3:37

The Monstrefact: The Tomtar

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/10

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.

en-US

46:59

The Glow Behind the Firescreen

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/09

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.

en-US

64:50

From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/06

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.

en-US

59:05

Licking, Part 3

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/04

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.

en-US

6:06

The Monstrefact: The Rougarou

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/03

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.

en-US

58:05

STBYM Listener Mail: Laser Blade

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/02

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.

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86:23

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Shogun Assassin

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/01

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.

en-US

48:05

From the Vault: Lightning-Struck Wood and the Rowan

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/11/29

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.

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82:48

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Deep Blue Sea

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/11/28

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.

en-US

52:23

From the Vault: A Monsterous Feast

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/11/27

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.

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5:16

The Monstrefact Redux: Hortus the Rotting Mermaid

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/11/26

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.

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52:25

From the Vaults: A Case of the Urine Sweats

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/11/25

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.

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51:18

From the Vault: Sacred Trees of the World

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/11/22

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.

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119:45

Weirdhouse Cinema: Future Kick

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/11/21

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.

en-US

54:01

Licking, Part 2

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/11/20

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.

en-US

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