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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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49:43

STBYM Listener Mail: The Bog

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/07/15

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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90:48

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Warriors

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/07/14

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe take a street gang odyssey across New York City with 1979’s “The Warriors.” (originally published 8/23/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:57

From the Vault: Hair on Fire, Part 2

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/07/12

In this classic two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a discussion of everything from pirates and barbecue mishaps to Latin literature and science fiction. (originally published 7/23/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:08

The Manta Ray, Part 3

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/07/10

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray. In this episode, learn all about their parasites, brains and cleaning stations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

The Monstrefact: Monster Mantas of Chilean Folklore

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/07/09

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a pair of creatures from Chilean folklore that may connect to observations of the manta ray…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:26

The Manta Ray, Part 2

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/07/08

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray. In this episode, learn all about manta ray reproduction and accounts of their pulling boats around by their anchors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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78:06

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Shocking Dark

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/07/07

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the shameless 1989 “Aliens” knock-off “Shocking Dark,” directed by Bruno Mattei and written by “Troll 2” scribes Rossella Drudi and Claudio Fragasso. (originally published 8/2/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:41

From the Vault: Hair on Fire, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/07/05

In this classic two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a discussion of everything from pirates and barbecue mishaps to Latin literature and science fiction. (originally published 7/18/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:04

Dinner with King Tut, with Sam Kean

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/07/03

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Sam Kean about his new book “Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:21

The Monstrefact: Manta Rays of Dungeons & Dragons

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/07/02

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses uses of the manta ray in Dungeons and Dragons, the fictional Ixitxachitls and what it all seems to reflect about humanity’s relationship to real-world manta rays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:39

The Manta Ray, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/07/01

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray, from its biology and lifecycle to conservation issues and its portrayal in mythology, folk beliefs and even 1930s horror movies. Learn all about these strange and beautiful creatures and what’s being done to ensure their survival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:29

From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 2

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/06/28

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture. (originally published 7/11/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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74:14

Weirdhouse Cinema: Lady Terminator

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/06/27

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the infamously wild 1988 Indonesian folk-horror mockbuster “Lady Terminator,” directed by Tjut Djalil and starring Barbara Anne Constable as the unstoppable machine gun-toting avatar of the South Sea Queen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:50

The Extreme Maneuverability of Hummingbirds, with...

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/06/26

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the infamously wild 1988 Indonesian folk-horror mockbuster “Lady Terminator,” directed by Tjut Djalil and starring Barbara Anne Constable as the unstoppable machine gun-toting avatar of the South Sea Queen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:35

Animalia Stupendium: The Coconut Crab

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/06/25

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 mighty Coconut Crab.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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56:46

The Invention of Roller Skates

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/06/24

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe build on last month's episode on ice skates with a discussion of their wheelbase spin off: the rollerskate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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74:35

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Bat

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/06/23

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1940 American horror film “The Devil Bat,” starring Bela Lugosi and Suzanne Kaaren. Watch out, because giant bats are coming for your aftershave! (originally published 7/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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64:19

From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/06/21

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture. (originally published 7/9/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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92:27

Weirdhouse Cinema: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/06/20

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into Akira Kurosawa’s gorgeous and surreal 1990 anthology film, "Dreams."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:56

Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan

Stuff To Blow Your Mind ·

2025/06/19

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Tom Lathan, author of “Lost Wonders: 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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