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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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52:31

From the Vault: The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 2

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/28

In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. (originally published 11/16/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:06

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: RoboCop (1987)

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2024/12/27

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 sci-fi action classic “RoboCop,” a film as deeply satirical as it is gratuitously violent. (originally published 12/01/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:15

From the Vault: The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/26

In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. (originally published 11/14/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:10

The Monstrefact Omnibus: D&D Monsters

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2024/12/25

In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various Dungeons and Dragons monsters… (originally published 04/19/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:18

From the Vault: Eggnog

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/24

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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76:07

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santa Claus (1959)

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2024/12/23

In this classic holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1959 Mexican Christmas movie “Santa Claus,” also known as “Santa Claus vs. the Devil.” (originally published 12/15/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:48

From the Vault: The Ancient and Occult History of the...

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/21

The 1983 holiday film “A Christmas Story” warned us of the dangers associated with BB guns, bar soap and frozen flag poles – but it also introduced us to the Old Man’s prized leg lamp. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the deep, ancient and occult history of lamps and other objects shaped in the likeness of a human leg or foot. (originally published 12/23/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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97:26

Weirdhouse Cinema: Blue Sunshine

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/20

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1977’s “Blue Sunshine,” directed by Jeff Lieberman and starring Zalman King. It’s a twisted tale of post-60s anxiety, hippie disillusionment and sensationalized media treatments of psychedelics. It’s also technically a Christmas movie, so strap in…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53:30

The Hearth, Part 2

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/19

In this 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:46

The Artifact: Head of An Ox on a Tree Trunk

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2024/12/18

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses one of the more curious items on display in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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64:20

The Hearth, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/17

In this 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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92:32

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Let Sleeping Corpses Lie

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/16

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1974 zombie movie “Let Sleeping Corpses Lie,” also known as “The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue.” It’s a sci-fi spin on the zombie genre, set in rural England and brought to life in a Spanish/Italian co-production. It’s bloody good! (originally published 02/10/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:13

From the Vault: The Nutcracker

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2024/12/14

The decorative holiday nutcracker has become a staple of holiday decor and it also constitutes a specialized tool, so in this Christmas themed invention episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the gadget’s European history, its analogs in other cultures and the general history of humans and other animals cracking nuts. (originally published 12/14/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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84:35

Weirdhouse Cinema: Rock'n Roll Wolf

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2024/12/13

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1976’s “Rock'n'Roll Wolf,” also known as “Mama.” It’s a Romanian–Soviet–French co-production and a live-action adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale “The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:23

Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/12

In today’s special 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…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:26

Smart Talks with IBM: Responsible AI: Why Businesses...

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/11

To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with Christina Montgomery, Chief Privacy and Trust Officer at IBM. They chat about AI regulation, what compliance means in the AI age, and why transparent AI governance is good for business. Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks Explore watsonx.governance: https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-governance

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47:42

Sacred Trees II: Lightning-Struck Wood and the Rowan

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/10

In this 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:12

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: I Come in Peace

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/09

Christmas is a time for comfort and joy, sure, but it’s also a time for holiday-themed action films and drug-dealing space giants. In this classic holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1990 sci-fi film “I Come in Peace '' starring Dolph Lundgren, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley and Matthias Hues. (originally published 12/08/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:32

From the Vault: The Rat King

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/07

The nightmare vision of black rats tangled by the tail continues to intrigue and revolt us, but what is its origin? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the sewers of history to seek answers. (originally published 12/12/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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85:47

Weirdhouse Cinema: Shogun Assassin

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2024/12/06

In this 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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