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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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90:59

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Footprints on the Moon

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2026/01/02

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tap into the January Giallo spirit of things with 1975’s “Footprints on the Moon,” a beautifully-shot surreal mystery starring Florinda Bolkan, Peter McEnery, Nicoletta Elmi and Klaus Kinski -- with cinematography by Oscar-winner Vittorio Storaro. (originally published 1/24/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:18

The Twilight Zone: The Rip Van Winkle Caper

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2026/01/01

Submitted for your approval: Given listener nostalgia for past TV marathons of The Twilight Zone, Robert and Joe devote this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind to the classic episode “The Rip Van Winkle Caper.” Join them as they break down some of the scientific, cultural and economic topics associated with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:02

The Monstrefact: The Silvesterkläuse

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2025/12/31

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Silvesterkläuse, particularly the monstrous “ugly” versions that factor into Swiss New Year’s Eve traditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:14

STBYM Listener Mail: 2025 Mailbag Eversion

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2025/12/30

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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69:48

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/27

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (originally published 1/7/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:06

From the Vault: Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/25

In today’s classic holiday episode, Rob and Joe once more turn their minds to Christmas trees – but not the ones you’ll find in living rooms and department stores. No, for these Christmas trees, they’ll be considering natural organisms in the watery depths of Earths’ oceans… (originally 12/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:08

On the Conquest of Christmas, presented by Dr. Anton...

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/24

In this special Christmas Eve transmission, Dr. Anton Jessup reflects on the nature of holiday conquest and what victory actually looks like…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:13

From the Vault: Goblet of Eggnog

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/23

In this classic holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history and invention of the eggnog, how it became such an iconic holiday beverage and some curious historic goblets associated with the consumption of this rich, milky draught.(originally published 12/15/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:42

From the Vault: More Squirrels Eating Meat

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/20

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return to the world of squirrels and their curious carnivorous ways… (originally published 1/2/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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72:03

Errors in Gift Giving

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/12/18

In this special holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of bad christmas gift giving – and receiving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:49

The Monstrefact Redux: The Afanc

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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.

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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.

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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.

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3:37

The Monstrefact: The Tomtar

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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