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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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All Episodes

61:13

The Devil You Know, Part 2

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/28

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg paradox, madman theory and the balance of power in our world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

5:32

The Monstrefact: Aliens vs. Avengers

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/27

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Marvel Comics’ "Aliens vs. Avengers" comics and some of the xenomorphic ideas it explores...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

51:30

The Devil You Know, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/26

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg paradox, madman theory and the balance of power in our world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

40:59

From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea,...

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/23

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s 40-oar Tessarakonteres? Find out… (originally published 8/20/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

95:04

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quatermass and the Pit

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/22

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 sci-fi horror film “Quatermass and the Pit” starring James Donald, Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley and Julian Glover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

45:04

The Wallace Line, Part 2

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/21

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and the British naturalist it was named for, Alfred Russel Wallace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:48

Animalia Stupendium: The Giant Clam

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/20

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 giant clam!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

54:51

The Wallace Line, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/19

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and the British naturalist it was named for, Alfred Russel Wallace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

119:20

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Congo

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/18

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Anney Reese discuss the 1995 jungle adventure film "Congo" starring Laura Linney, Ernie Hudson and Tim Curry – as well as LOTS of Stan Winston gorilla costumes. (originally published 11/11/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

47:55

From the Vault: Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s...

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/16

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability to squirt blood from their eyes – as well as some culture and history surrounding their existence. (originally published 8/15/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

104:26

Weirdhouse Cinema: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/15

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 fantasy musical "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," directed by Mel Stuart, written by Roald Dahl and starring Gene Wilder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

59:39

STBYM Listener Mail: Amy Good Gorilla

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/14

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.

en-US

7:53

The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Galactus

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/13

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Marvel Comics’ Galactus and how he ties into various contemplations of extraterrestrial intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

64:23

Saint Swithin's Revenge

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/12

Happy Saint Swithin’s Day! In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the legendary saint whose feast day is July 15, the folkloric weather prophecies associated with the day and what modern meteorology has to say about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

69:34

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Black Sabbath

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/11

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava’s colorful anthology of gothic horror, starring the legendary Boris Karloff. (originally published 10/22/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

43:36

From the Vault: Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s...

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/09

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability to squirt blood from their eyes – as well as some culture and history surrounding their existence. (originally published 8/13/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

87:53

Weirdhouse Cinema: Uninvited (1988)

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/08

In this special CAT WEEK episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1988 mutant housecat horror film "Uninvited," directed by B-cinema icon Greydon Clark and starring George Kennedy, Alex Cord, Clu Gulager, Toni Hudson and Eric Larson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

53:13

Cats of Cyprus

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/07

In this special CAT WEEK episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the oldest known evidence of domesticated cats on the isle of Cyprus, as well as tales of St. Nicholas of the Cats, also associated with the island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

6:03

The Monstrefact: The Tiger and Magpie of "KPop Demon...

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/06

In this special CAT WEEK episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the magical tiger and magpie from the 2025 film "KPop Demon Hunters."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

60:23

Folkloric Cats of the British Isles

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/08/05

In this special CAT WEEK episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the magical and folkloric cats of the British Isles, including Scotland's cat-sith and the Grimalkin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

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