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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…

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Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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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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Episodes

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  1. Oct 30, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

    Weirdhouse Cinema: The Monster Club

    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the ghoulishly hip 1981 horror comedy anthology “The Monster Club,” directed by Roy Ward Baker and starring Vincent Price, John Carradine and Donald Pleasence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Oct 29, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

    Grimoire of Horror, Volume 3

    Robert and Joe return with a third installment of Grimoire of Horror, in which they’ll each present a horror short story of note and discuss its connections to science and culture at large. In this volume, they discuss Jorge Luis Borges’ "There Are More Things" and Ursula K. Le Guin’s “The Wife’s Story.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Oct 28, 2026 · 8 min

    The Artifact: The Devil's Country

    In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses “The Devil’s Country,” the fabulous haunted tiled-wall mosaic room in Clive Barker’s 2001 novel “Coldheart Canyon.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Oct 27, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

    Theseus and the Slashers from Hell

    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Six Labors of Theseus through the modern lens of slasher movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Oct 26, 2026 · 1 hr 47 min

    Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: City of the Living Dead

    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 supernatural zombie film “City of the Living Dead,” directed by the legendary Lucio Fucli, scored by Fabio Frizzi and starring Christopher George and Catriona MacColl. (originally published 10/31/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier episodes (195)
  1. Oct 23, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Ghosthouse
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1988’s “Ghosthouse,” directed by schlock-master Umberto Lenzi and starring Lara Wendel. Think of it as “Poltergeist” in Boston, as told by the director of “Cannibal Ferox.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  2. Oct 24, 2026 From the Vault: It Lurks in the Mine Shaft, Part 2
    In this classic, sinister episode from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss different folkloric and legendary monsters tied to mine shafts and mining... (originally published 10/9/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  3. Oct 22, 2026 The Creature With No Face
    Here it comes! It’s pulling off those shades. Oh here it comes! A creature with no face! Join Robert and Joe as they discuss various creatures from folk tradition, urban legend and popular media that frighten us with their smooth-skin visages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  4. Oct 21, 2026 The Monstrefact: Sableye and the Hopkinsville Goblins
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Pokémon Sableye, its connection to the Hopkinsville Goblin UFO encounter and the great horned owl… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  5. Oct 20, 2026 Lost Graves and Lost Bones, with Sam Kean
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author Sam Kean about some of the spooky contents of his new book "The Museum of Lost Things." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  6. Oct 19, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Black Sunday (1960)
    In this clasic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava’s “Black Sunday," a blood-chilling tale of witchcraft, punishment and revenge from beyond the grave, starring Barbara Steele and John Richardson. (originally published 10/24/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  7. Oct 17, 2026 From the Vault: It Lurks in the Mine Shaft, Part 1
    In this classic, sinister episode from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss different folkloric and legendary monsters tied to mine shafts and mining... (originally published 10/7/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  8. Oct 16, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Evil of Dracula
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1974’s “Evil of Dracula,” starring Toshio Kurosawa, Mariko Mochizuki, Kunie Tanaka and Shin Kishida. It is the third film in Michio Yamamoto’s “Bloodthirsty Trilogy” of standalone, Hammer-inspired Japanese horror films. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  9. Oct 15, 2026 Haunted Houses of the Ancient World, Part 2
    In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe discuss examples of haunted house stories and traditions from Ancient Greece and Rome. What do they reveal about ancient peoples and human nature? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  10. Oct 14, 2026 The Artifact: The Tarot Deck
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the trick-taking origins of the tarot deck… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  11. Oct 13, 2026 Haunted Houses of the Ancient World, Part 1
    In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe discuss examples of haunted house stories and traditions from Ancient Greece and Rome. What do they reveal about ancient peoples and human nature? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  12. Oct 12, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1943's "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man," starring Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi and Lionel Atwill. (orignally published 10/10/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  13. Oct 10, 2026 From the Vault: Ancient Egyptian Curses, Part 2
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the idea of Egyptian tomb curses, how they actually factored into ancient Egyptian practices and where the myth of the Pharaoh's curse meets reality. (originally published 10/02/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  14. Oct 9, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Messiah of Evil
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Ron and Joe discuss the dreamlike 1973 American supernatural horror film “Messiah of Evil,” written and directed by Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck. It stars Michael Greer, Marianna Hill, Joy Bang, Anitra Ford and Royal Dano. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  15. Oct 8, 2026 Spooky Rivers, with Geo Rutherford
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author, artist and educator Geo Rutherford about her new book “Spooky Rivers: 25 Strange and Mysterious Rivers that Snake Across Our Planet.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  16. Oct 7, 2026 The Artifact: Edison's Creepy Phonograph Doll
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses Thomas Edison’s creepy, singing phonograph doll… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  17. Oct 6, 2026 The Scarecrow, Part 3
    The scarecrow watches over the field, but does it watch us back? Does it keep the birds away, or does it deter darker fiends from these haunted lands? Join Robert and Joe for a Halloween-season look at the science, culture and folklore of scarecrows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  18. Oct 5, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Killer Klowns From Outer Space
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1988 horror comedy creature feature Killer Klowns From Outer Space, produced by the Chiodo brothers and starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson and John Vernon. (originally published 10/3/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  19. Oct 3, 2026 From the Vault: Ancient Egyptian Curses, Part 1
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the idea of Egyptian tomb curses, how they actually factored into ancient Egyptian practices and where the myth of the Pharaoh's curse meets reality. (originally published 9/30/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  20. Sep 30, 2026 The Monstrefact Redux: He Who Walks Behind the Rows
    In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the the sinister entity from Stephen King’s 1977 short story “Children of the Corn” and its mythological and folkloric predecessors…. (originally published 1/8/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  21. Oct 2, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: The Mummy (1932)
    In this special Halloween season episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe unwrap 1932’s “The Mummy,” the film that introduced Ancient Egyptian reanimated corpses into the Universal Monsters canon. Directed by Karl Freund, it stars Boris Karloff, Zita Johann, David Manners and Edward Van Sloan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  22. Oct 1, 2026 The Scarecrow, Part 2
    The scarecrow watches over the field, but does it watch us back? Does it keep the birds away, or does it deter darker fiends from these haunted lands? Join Robert and Joe for a Halloween-season look at the science, culture and folklore of scarecrows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  23. Sep 29, 2026 The Scarecrow, Part 1
    The scarecrow watches over the field, but does it watch us back? Does it keep the birds away, or does it deter darker fiends from these haunted lands? Join Robert and Joe for a Halloween-season look at the science, culture and folklore of scarecrows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  24. Sep 23, 2026 The Monstrefact Omnibus: Jim Henson Roundup
    In this special omnibus episode of The Monstrefact, Robert discusses several creatures from the imagined worlds of Jim Henson's "Labyrinth" and "The Dark Crystal." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  25. Sep 28, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Alucarda
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild realm of Mexican horror with Juan López Moctezuma’s 1977 cult classic “Alucarda,” starring Tina Romero, Susana Kamini, David Silva and Claudio Brook. (originally published 9/26/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  26. Sep 26, 2026 From the Vault: The Devil You Know, Part 2
    In this classic 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. (orignally published 8/28/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  27. Sep 25, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 2
    In this classic Weirdhouse Cinema two-parter, Rob and Joe enter the arena to discuss the 1995 video game adaptation “Mortal Kombat,” directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and featuring show favorite Christopher Lambert as Lord Rayden. (originally published 8/16/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  28. Sep 24, 2026 From the Vault: The Devil You Know, Part 1
    In this classic 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. (orignally published 8/26/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  29. Sep 22, 2026 From the Vault: The Wallace Line, Part 2
    In this classic 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. (orignally published 8/21/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  30. Sep 21, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 1
    In this classic Weirdhouse Cinema two-parter, Rob and Joe enter the arena to discuss the 1995 video game adaptation “Mortal Kombat,” directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and featuring show favorite Christopher Lambert as Lord Rayden. (originally published 8/9/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  31. Sep 19, 2026 From the Vault: The Wallace Line, Part 1
    In this classic 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. (originally published 8/19/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  32. Sep 18, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Of Unknown Origin
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 Canadian rat thriller “Of Unknown Origin,” directed by George P. Cosmatos and starring Peter Weller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  33. Sep 17, 2026 The Venom Lab, with Mark Mandica
    In this special episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert sits down with Mark Mandica inside the the Amphibian Foundation's brand new Venom Lab to discuss the science of reptile venom. Full video of the interview available on Netflix.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  34. Sep 16, 2026 The Monstrefact: The Kratt
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Kratt from Estonian folklore… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  35. Sep 15, 2026 STBYM Listener Mail: The Dog Days are Over
    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.
  36. Sep 14, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Boxer's Omen
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into the grisly black sorcery and mind-bending Buddhist magic in the legendary Shaw Brothers film “The Boxer’s Omen,” directed by Kuei Chih-Hung. (orignally published 9/19/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  37. Sep 12, 2026 From the Vault: Transporters and Consciousness in Star Trek
    In this classic Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss teleportation in the Star Trek universe and the questions it raises about human identity and consciousness. (originally published 9/11/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  38. Sep 11, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Star Trek - First Contact
    In this special Star Trek Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe are off to see the Borg Queen in 1996's "Star Trek: First Contact,” directed by Jonathan Frakes and also starring Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, LaVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Alfre Woodard, James Cromwell and Alice Krige. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  39. Sep 10, 2026 Star Trek Week: The Borg, Part 2
    In this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the culture and technology of the enigmatic Borg. Resistance is futile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  40. Sep 9, 2026 The Artifact: The Klingon Bat'leth
    In this episode of The Artifact, Robert discusses the famous Klingon Bat'leth weapon from the Star Trek universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  41. Sep 8, 2026 Star Trek Week: The Borg, Part 1
    In this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the culture and technology of the enigmatic Borg. Resistance is futile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  42. Sep 7, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Wrath of Khan
    In this this classic Star Trek Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." (originally published 9/12/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  43. Sep 5, 2026 From the Vault: The Salt Vampires of Star Trek
    In this classic Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the salt vampires of M-113 from “Star Trek: The Original Series.” (originally published 9/9/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  44. Sep 4, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Warriors of the Year 2072
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 dystopian death-sport film "Warriors of the Year 2072," directed by Lucio Fulci and starring Jared Martin and Fred Williamson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  45. Sep 3, 2026 Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 4
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology and sci-fi of Earth’s smallest sibling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  46. Sep 2, 2026 The Monstrefact: The Hollow of Scavenger's Reign
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the alien creature known as the Hollow on the series “Scavenger’s Reign.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  47. Sep 1, 2026 Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 3
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology and sci-fi of Earth’s smallest sibling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  48. Aug 31, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Time Machine (1960)
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1960 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine,” starring Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux. Prepare for Morlock mania! (originally published 9/5/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  49. Aug 29, 2026 From the Vault: Cats of Cyprus
    In this classic 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. (originally published 8/7/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  50. Aug 28, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: In the Dust of the Stars
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1976 East German space opera “In the Dust of the Stars,” directed by Gottfried Kolditz. Half Eastern Bloc Star Trek and half Eurodisco fever dream, it’s sure to dance its way into your heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  51. Aug 27, 2026 Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 2
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology and sci-fi of Earth’s smallest sibling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  52. Aug 26, 2026 The Monstrefact: The Mercurians of Marvel Comics
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses some of the Marvel Comics creatures associated with the planet Mercury... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  53. Aug 25, 2026 The Photo Ark, with Joel Sartore
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with award-winning nature photographer Joel Sartore about The Photo Ark, nature photography and conservation. PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, PHOTO ARK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  54. Aug 24, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Empire of the Dark
    In this clasic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe delve into the low-budget 1991 horror odyssey “Empire of the Dark,” starring Steve Barkett and Richard Harrison. When the gateway to Hell opens in Northern California, only Richard Flynn can harrow Hell itself to save his ex and stop an immortal cult. (originally published 8/29/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  55. Aug 22, 2026 From the Vault: Folkloric Cats of the British Isles
    In this classic 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. (originally published 8/5/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  56. Aug 21, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Mortal Kombat Annihilation
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe accept the challenge of 1997's "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation,” starring Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, Brian Thompson, Sandra Hess and James Remar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  57. Aug 20, 2026 Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 1
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology and sci-fi of Earth’s smallest sibling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  58. Aug 19, 2026 The Monstrefact: Ogres
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses ogres… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  59. Aug 18, 2026 STBYM Listener Mail: Stone Foxes
    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.
  60. Aug 17, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Quatermass and the Pit
    In this classic 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. (originally published 8/22/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  61. Aug 15, 2026 From the Vault: Saint Swithin's Revenge
    In this classic 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. (originally published 8/12/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  62. Aug 14, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Adam and Eve (1983)
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 Italian romantic fantasy film “Adam and Eve,” starring Mark Gregory and Andrea Goldman. This 100 percent Biblically accurate film recounts the creation of the first human beings, their ejection from Eden and subsequent encounters with pteranodons and cavemen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  63. Aug 13, 2026 The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 4
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  64. Aug 12, 2026 Animalia Stupendium Revisited: The Giant Clam
    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! (originally published 8/20/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  65. Aug 11, 2026 The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 3
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  66. Aug 10, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
    In this classic 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. (originally published 8/15/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  67. Aug 8, 2026 From the Vault: The Extreme Maneuverability of Hummingbirds, with Roslyn Dakin
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Carleton University’s Roslyn Dakin about a new study into the biology and physics of high-stakes hummingbird flight. (originally published 6/26/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  68. Aug 7, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: The Bronx Warriors
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe descend into the post-apocalyptic hellscape of New York City in Enzo G. Castellari’s 1982 film “1990: The Bronx Warriors,” starring Mark Gregory, Vic Morrow, Fred Williamson and George Eastman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  69. Aug 6, 2026 Are We Doomed? with Ben Bradford
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Ben Bradford, host of the new NPR Network podcast “Are We Doomed?” to discuss existential threats and finding hope amid the doom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  70. Aug 5, 2026 The Monstrefact: Blood Clot Boy
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Blood Clot Boy, a heroic monsterslayer from indigenous traditions of the North American prairie… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  71. Aug 4, 2026 The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 2
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  72. Aug 3, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Deerskin
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Joe and guest host J.J. disucss Quentin Dupieux's 2019 film "Deerskin," starring Jean Dujardin and Adèle Haenel. (originally published 7/18/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  73. Aug 1, 2026 From the Vault: Dinner with King Tut, with Sam Kean
    In this classic 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.” (originally published 7/3/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  74. Jul 31, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1953’s “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms,” a pivotal entry in the history of giant monster movies directed by Eugène Lourié and with effects by the legendary Ray Harryhausen. It stars Paul Hibschmid, Paula Raymond and Cecil Kellaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  75. Jul 30, 2026 The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 1
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  76. Jul 29, 2026 Smart Talks with IBM: Trust Needs Proof: Who Really Controls Your AI?
    As AI adoption accelerates and global regulations evolve,  digital sovereignty has shifted from policy concept to board-level priority. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down live at VivaTech with IBM’s Ana Paula Assis and AXA CIO Giovanni D’Aniello to explore how organizations can balance innovation, control, trust, and resilience in the age of AI. This is a paid…
  77. Jul 28, 2026 Listener Mail: The Summer's Out of Reach
    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.
  78. Jul 27, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Uninvited (1988)
    In this classic 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. (originally published 8/8/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  79. Jul 25, 2026 From the Vault: Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Tom Lathan, author of “Lost Wonders: 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century.” (originally published 6/19/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  80. Jul 24, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: In the Mouth of Madness
    In memory of the late, great Sam Neill, Rob and Joe devote this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema to John Carpenter's reality-warping 1994 horror film "In the Mouth of Madness," co-starring Julie Carmen and Jürgen Prochnow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  81. Jul 23, 2026 Dog Days and Death Stars, Part 4
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the dog days of summer, their connection to a luminous star in the night’s sky and various ideas linking the summer’s hottest days to human and animal behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  82. Jul 22, 2026 The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Sphinx
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Egyptomania-flavored mutant supervillain Sphinx from Marvel comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  83. Jul 21, 2026 Dog Days and Death Stars, Part 3
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the dog days of summer, their connection to a luminous star in the night’s sky and various ideas linking the summer’s hottest days to human and animal behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  84. Jul 20, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Invitation to Hell (1984)
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the bonkers 1984 Wes Craven made-for-TV movie “Invitation to Hell,” starring Robert Urich, Joanna Cassidy and Susan Lucci. (originally published 8/1/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  85. Jul 18, 2026 From the Vault: Vintage Egyptology, with Colleen Darnell
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Egyptologist, author and educator Colleen Darnell about ancient Egyptian religion, warfare and of course vintage fashion. (originallt published 7/31/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  86. Jul 17, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Witchfinder General
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1968 film “Witchfinder General,” directed by Michael Reeves and starring Vincent Price, often held up as a pivotal English folk horror entry, alongside 71’s “The Blood on Satan’s Claw” and 73’s “The Wickerman.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  87. Jul 16, 2026 Dog Days and Death Stars, Part 2
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the dog days of summer, their connection to a luminous star in the night’s sky and various ideas linking the summer’s hottest days to human and animal behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  88. Jul 15, 2026 The Monstrefact: The Yautja of Predator
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the ritual Yautja aliens of the “Predator” universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  89. Jul 14, 2026 Dog Days and Death Stars, Part 1
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the dog days of summer, their connection to a luminous star in the night’s sky and various ideas linking the summer’s hottest days to human and animal behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  90. Jul 13, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
    In this clasic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1977 Ray Harryhausen adventure film “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger,” starring Patrick Wayne, Taryn Power, Margaret Whiting, Jane Seymour, Patrick Troughton and scores of amazing stop-motion creatures. (originally published 7/25/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  91. Jul 11, 2026 From the Vault: Food Storage Mad Science, Part 2
    In this classic two-part series of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by guests Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum of the Savor podcast to talk about a collection of fascinating and bizarre transformations that food can undergo when stored in the right (or wrong) conditions. (originally published 7/24/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  92. Jul 10, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Gate
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest David Striepe of the Talkin' Tofu podcast discuss 1987’s “The Gate.” Prepare yourself for sleepovers, tiny demons and gateways to Hell. (originally published Oct. 28, 2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  93. Jul 9, 2026 Bananas on the Rotting Sea
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the old maritime superstition that bananas on a ship are bad luck – and just what sorts of factors might actually have influenced that notion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  94. Jul 8, 2026 The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Cyber
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Wolverine’s foe Cyber, a mercenary with adamantium skin and a high-powered toxin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  95. Jul 7, 2026 Listener Mail: The Crowned and Conquering Child
    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.
  96. Jul 6, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Horror Rises From the Tomb
    There’s no keeping THIS occult power couple down! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, watch as Spanish horror icons Paul Naschy and Helga Liné spice things up across the centuries in 1973’s “Horror Rises From the Tomb.” (originally published 07/15/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  97. Jul 4, 2026 From the Vault: Food Storage Mad Science, Part 1
    In this classic two-part series of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by guests Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum of the Savor podcast to talk about a collection of fascinating and bizarre transformations that food can undergo when stored in the right (or wrong) conditions. (originally published 7/22/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  98. Jul 3, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: The Hidden (1987)
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1987 sci-fi film “The Hidden,” directed by Jack Sholder and starring Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri and Claudia Christian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  99. Jul 2, 2026 The Gila Monster, Part 3
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the biology, history and mythology of the gila monster, the venomous lizard with surprising connections to modern pharmacology. (part 3 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  100. Jul 1, 2026 Smart Talks with IBM: The Quantum Shift in Biomedical Discovery
    When Dr. Lara Jehi began treating epilepsy patients in the 2000s, critical surgical decisions were driven more by clinician intuition and expertise than data. Today, she is a leader of IBM and Cleveland Clinic’s Discovery Accelerator, using advanced AI and quantum computing to transform how researchers analyze data, simulate molecules, accelerate drug discovery, and develop more precise treatments. Malcolm…
  101. Jun 30, 2026 The Gila Monster, Part 2
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the biology, history and mythology of the gila monster, the venomous lizard with surprising connections to modern pharmacology. (part 2 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  102. Jun 29, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Ravenous
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1999 frontier cannibal horror film “Ravenous,” directed by Antonia Bird and starring Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle. (originally published July 4, 2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  103. Jun 27, 2026 From the Vault: The Manta Ray, Part 3
    In this series of classic 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. (originally published 7/10/2025) (part 3 of 3) See…
  104. Jun 26, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Night Tide
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1961 Curtis Harrington beatnik folk horror film “Night Tide,” starring Dennis Hopper and Linda Lawson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  105. Jun 25, 2026 The Gila Monster, Part 1
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the biology, history and mythology of the gila monster, the venomous lizard with surprising connections to modern pharmacology. (part 1 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  106. Jun 24, 2026 The Monstrefact: The Boneless of Ravenloft
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses another monster from the Ravenloft setting of Dungeons and Dragons: The Boneless… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  107. Jun 23, 2026 From the Vault: Lone Wolf, with Adam Weymouth
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Adam Weymouth, author of “Lone Wolf: Walking the Line Between Civilization and Wildness” about the European wolf, its recent comeback and the similarities between the human and lupine world. (originally published 6/12/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  108. Jun 22, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The White Reindeer
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1952 Finnish folk horror film "The White Reindeer," starring Mirjami Kuosmanen. (originally published 7/11/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  109. Jun 20, 2026 From the Vault: The Manta Ray, Part 2
    In this series of classic 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. (originally published 7/8/2025) (part 2 of 3) See…
  110. Jun 19, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Space Is the Place
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1974 Afrofuturist science fiction film "Space Is the Place," featuring the enigmatic Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Solar Arkestra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  111. Jun 17, 2026 The Monstrefact: Monsters of Ravenloft
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses some of the monsters of Dungeons and Dragons’ “Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  112. Jun 16, 2026 Diatoms and Diatomaceous Earth, Part 2
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the strange, fossilized microscopic algae we know as diatomaceous earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  113. Jun 15, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Lady Terminator
    In this classic 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. (originally published 6/27/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  114. Jun 13, 2026 From the Vault: The Manta Ray, Part 1
    In this series of classic 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. (originally published 7/1/2025) (part 1 of 3) See…
  115. Jun 12, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Paganini Horror
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe talk about the 1989 Italian rock-and-roll creepshow "Paganini Horror," directed by Luigi Cozzi and co-written by Daria Nicolodi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  116. Jun 11, 2026 Diatoms and Diatomaceous Earth, Part 1
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the strange, fossilized microscopic algae we know as diatomaceous earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  117. Jun 10, 2026 The Monstrefact: The Purple People Eater
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the one-eyed, one-horned, flying people eater from the 1958 novelty song by Sheb Wooley... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  118. Jun 9, 2026 STBYM Listener Mail: All Reason Departs
    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.
  119. Jun 8, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into Akira Kurosawa’s gorgeous and surreal 1990 anthology film, "Dreams." (originally published 6/20/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  120. Jun 3, 2026 Smart Talks with IBM: Inside the Octagon: How AI Brings UFC’s Fastest Moments into Focus
    Most of what happens inside the UFC Octagon is too fast for the human eye to follow. Enter Alon Cohen, Executive Vice President of Innovation for TKO, who has spent 15 years building the data and AI systems that expose the hidden moments that help decide a match. Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Alon to uncover how UFC’s partnership with IBM turns chaos into clarity, giving fans and commentators a deeper story…
  121. Jun 6, 2026 From the Vault: The Invention of Roller Skates
    In this classic 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! (originally published 6/24/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  122. Jun 5, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Jim Henson’s The Soldier and Death
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1989’s “The Soldier and Death,” a short rendition of a classic Slavic folktale for Jim Henson’s The Storyteller. Directed by Henson and written by Anthony Minghella, it features Bob Peck as the titular soldier and John Hurt as the Storyteller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  123. Jun 4, 2026 The Thing Before the Beginning, part 4
    In this episode, Robert and Joe come back to their Stuff to Blow Your Mind series on various mythological concepts of what came before the creation or emergence of our universe. (part 4 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  124. Jun 2, 2026 The Thing Before the Beginning, part 3
    In this episode, Robert and Joe come back to their Stuff to Blow Your Mind series on various mythological concepts of what came before the creation or emergence of our universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  125. Jun 1, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Crawling Eye
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1958’s “The Crawling Eye” starring Forrest Tucker, Jennifer Jayne and Janet Munro. (originally published 5/30/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  126. May 30, 2026 From the Vault: You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 3
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. (part 3 of 3) (originally published 5/22/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  127. May 29, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Wicker Man (1973) - Part 2
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer and starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. (Part 2 of 2) (originally published 5/9/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  128. May 28, 2026 From the Vault: You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 2
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. (part 2 of 3) (originally published 5/20/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  129. May 27, 2026 The Monstrefact Omnibus: The Werewolf
    In this classic omnibus edition of The Monstrefact, join Robert for all five episodes of his recent look at the werewolf of myth, legend and media – from prehistoric wolf interactions and the ancient world to modern media incarnations of lycanthropy. Draw blood… (originally published 6/11/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  130. May 26, 2026 From the Vault: You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 1
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. (part 1 of 3) (originally published 5/15/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  131. May 25, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Wicker Man (1973) - Part 1
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer and starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. (Part 1 of 2) (originally published 5/2/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  132. May 23, 2026 From the Vault: The Invention of Ice Skating
    In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the origins and physics of skating on ice. (originally published 5/29/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  133. May 22, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Viy (1967)
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 Soviet folk horror film "Viy," based on the story by Nikolai Gogol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  134. May 21, 2026 The Science of Rumination, with Donna Jackson Nakazawa
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with science writer Donna Jackson Nakazawa about her new book "Mind Drama: The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  135. May 20, 2026 The Monstrefact: The Hammerpedes of “Prometheus”
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the serpentine hammerpedes from 2012 film “Prometheus.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  136. May 19, 2026 Way of the Sith, Continued: Palp Facts
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their Sith-related discussions from Star Wars Week... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  137. May 18, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mothra vs. Godzilla
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of kaiju with 1964’s “Mothra vs. Godzilla,” directed by Ishirō Honda. (originally published 5/23/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  138. May 16, 2026 From the Vault: The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 2
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out… (part 2 of 2) (originally published 5/13/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  139. May 15, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Mutant Hunt
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe explore the slimy cyberpunk world of 1987’s “Mutant Hunt,” directed by Tim Kincaid. It’s a near-future in which drug-mutated cyborgs ravage the streets of direct-to-video New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  140. May 14, 2026 STBYM Listener Mail: Darkness There and Nothing More
    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.
  141. May 13, 2026 The Monstrefact Omnibus: Even More Marvel Monsters
    In this special omnibus episode, Robert discusses Galactus, Lady Deathstrike, Squirrel Girl and the Quasi-Motivational Destruct Organism of Marvel Comics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  142. May 12, 2026 From the Book of Sand
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe sink their toes into a couple of sand-related science and culture topics, recorded in The Studio at Baha Mar in the Bahamas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  143. May 11, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Daughters of Darkness
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the lovelives of vampires with 1971’s “Daughters of Darkness,” directed by Harry Kümel and starring the fabulous ​​Delphine Seyrig as Countess Elizabeth Báthory. (originally published 5/16/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  144. May 9, 2026 From the Vault: The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 1
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out… (part 1 of 2) (originally published 5/8/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  145. May 8, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Starcrash
    In this special Star Wars Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1978 Star Wars-knockoff “StarCrash,” directed by Luigi Cozzi and starring Caroline Munro, David Hasselhoff, Christopher Plummer and Joe Spinell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  146. May 7, 2026 Star Wars Week 2026: Way of the Sith
    This week on Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe celebrate Star Wars Week with various looks at science and culture connections in a galaxy far, far away… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  147. May 6, 2026 The Monstrefact: The Miraluka of "Star Wars"
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Miraluka of "Star Wars." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  148. May 5, 2026 Star Wars Week 2026: Hoth
    This week on Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe celebrate Star Wars Week with various looks at science and culture connections in a galaxy far, far away… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  149. May 4, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Humanoid
    This classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema explores one of the many films that sought to cash in on the popularity of George Lucas’ 1977 classic. Behold, 1979’s “The Humanoid,” an Italian space opera starring Richard Kiel, Barbara Bach and a whole lot of stuff that looks like Star Wars. (originally published 5/7/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  150. May 2, 2026 From the Vault: Cynicism, Part 4
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. (part 4 of 4) (originally published 4/24/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  151. May 1, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: The Bat Woman (1968)
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Mexican lucha films with 1968’s The Bat Woman, directed by René Cardona and starring Maura Monti and Roberto Cañedo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  152. Apr 30, 2026 The Thing Before the Beginning, part 2
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various mythological concepts of what came before the creation or emergence of our universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  153. Apr 29, 2026 The Monstrefact: The Goo Goo Muck
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Goo Goo Muck from the song of the same title made popular by The Cramps… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  154. Apr 28, 2026 The Thing Before the Beginning, Part 1
    In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various mythological concepts of what came before the creation or emergence of our universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  155. Apr 27, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Creature (1985)
    Yesterday was Alien Day, so here's an Alien knock-off from the vault! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss William Malone’s “Creature,” starring Stan Ivar, Wendy Schaal, Lyman Ward, Diane Salinger and Klaus Kinski. (originally published June 28, 2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  156. Apr 25, 2026 From the Vault: Cynicism, Part 3
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. (part 3 of 4) (originally published 4/22/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  157. Apr 24, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wasp Woman (1959)
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Roger Corman’s 1959 mad science rejuvenation film “The Wasp Woman,” starring Susan Cabot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  158. Apr 22, 2026 Smart Talks with IBM: Brewing Smarter: How HEINEKEN Is Using AI To Revolutionize Its Global Operations
    The HEINEKEN Company is one of the world’s pioneering global brewers. Founded in 1864, it continues to innovate as it pursues its ambition to become the world’s best‑connected brewer. For the Season 7 premiere of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Surajeet Ghosh, HEINEKEN’s Chief AI Officer, in front of a live audience at SXSW to explore how the company is using data and AI to…
  159. Apr 23, 2026 STBYM Listener Mail: The Joy of Fish
    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.
  160. Apr 21, 2026 Court of the Golden Fishes, Part 3
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the royal histories and curious biologies of such resplendent fish as the common gold fish and koi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  161. Apr 20, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Sleepwalkers
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1992’s Sleepwalkers, directed by Mick Garris and scripted by Stephen King. It’s a bonkers romp through the American Heartland and the secret world of secret soul-sucking werecats, starring Brian Krause, Alice Krige and Mädchen Amick. (originally published 4/25/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  162. Apr 18, 2026 From the Vault: Cynicism, Part 2
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. (part 2 of 4) (originally published 4/17/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  163. Apr 17, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe batten down the hatches for 1974’s “Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla,” in which Earth’s mightiest monster teams up with an ancient mythological guardian to battle Godzilla’s own cyborg doppelganger and vanguard of an alien ape invasion from Black Hole Planet 3! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  164. Apr 16, 2026 Court of the Golden Fishes, Part 2
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the royal histories and curious biologies of such resplendent fish as the common gold fish and koi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  165. Apr 15, 2026 The Monstrefact Redux: Mothra
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary Kaiju Mothra… (originally published 5/21/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  166. Apr 14, 2026 Court of the Golden Fishes, Part 1
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the royal histories and curious biologies of such resplendent fish as the common gold fish and koi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  167. Apr 13, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dungeons and Dragons (2000)
    For Weirdhouse Cinema’s 200th film selection, Rob and Joe discuss a film from the year 2000: “Dungeons and Dragons,” starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans and Bruce Payne. (originally published 4/18/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  168. Apr 11, 2026 From the Vault: Cynicism, Part 1
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. (part 1 of 4) (originally published 4/15/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  169. Apr 10, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Nemesis
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Albert Pyun’s 1992 cyberpunk action benediction “Nemesis,” featuring a jampacked cast of 90s action movie favorites and wall-to-wall cyborgs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  170. Apr 9, 2026 The Upside-Down, Part 3
    In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the concept of the topsy-turvy or the upside-down from the conceptual to the factual, from bat caves to the depths of the Inferno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  171. Apr 8, 2026 The Monstrefact Redux: Life on Star Wars' Utapau
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the lifeforms of the planet Utapau, as seen in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  172. Apr 6, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Virtuosity
    In this classic classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss a glistening example of 90s cyberslop: 1995’s “Virtuosity,” directed by Brett Leonard and starring Academy Award-winning actors Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. (originally published 4/11/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  173. Apr 4, 2026 From the Vault: The Plight of Amphibians, with Mark Mandica
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe chat with Mark Mandica, executive director of the Amphibian Foundation. Mark returns to the show to discuss the plight of amphibians and current conservation efforts for critically endangered species. (originally published 3/11/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  174. Apr 7, 2026 The Upside-Down, Part 2
    In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the concept of the topsy-turvy or the upside-down from the conceptual to the factual, from bat caves to the depths of the Inferno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  175. Apr 3, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: The Last Temptation of Christ
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Martin Scorsese’s 1988 religious epic “The Last Temptation of Christ,” starring Willem Dafoe and featuring an amazing, ambient worldbeat score by Peter Gabriel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  176. Apr 1, 2026 The Monstrefact: Ice Cream Mutants of Marvel Comics
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the ice cream mutants of Marvel Comics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  177. Mar 31, 2026 From the Vault: The Queerness of Nature, with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, author of “Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature” and Curator of Mycology at the New York State Museum. (originally published 4/10/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  178. Mar 30, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gunhed
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, enter a world of Japanese cyberpunk, killer AIs, giant robot tanks and more as Rob and Joe discuss the 1989 Toho movie “Gunhed.” (orignally published 04/02/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  179. Apr 2, 2026 The Upside-Down, Part 1
    In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the concept of the topsy-turvy or the upside-down from the conceptual to the factual, from bat caves to the depths of the Inferno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  180. Mar 27, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: The Last Man on Earth
    On this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1964 film "The Last Man on Earth," based on the post-apocalyptic vampire novel "I Am Legend" by Richard Matheson and starring Vincent Price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  181. Mar 26, 2026 The Saguaro, Part 3
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  182. Mar 25, 2026 The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Quasi-Motivational Destruct Organism
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Quasi-Motivational Destruct Organism from Marvel Comics, also known as… Quasimodo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  183. Mar 24, 2026 The Saguaro, Part 2
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  184. Mar 20, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Demonwarp
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the epic 1988 sasquatch alien zombie slasher film “Demonwarp,” directed by Emmett Alston, based on a story by John Carl Buechler and starring George Kennedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  185. Mar 28, 2026 From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 4
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans. (part 4 of 4, originally published 4/1/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  186. Mar 19, 2026 The Saguaro, Part 1
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  187. Mar 18, 2026 The Monstrefact: The Alp-Luachra of Irish Folklore
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the strangely parasitic monster of Ireland known as the Alp-Luachra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  188. Mar 23, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dr. Cyclops
    In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider yet another mad scientist in the form of Dr. Thorkel from 1940’s “Dr. Cyclops.” Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack of “King Kong” fame, it’s a special effects spectacle full of miniaturized people and animals. (originally published 03/12/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  189. Mar 17, 2026 STBYM Listener Mail: Cave of the Crabs
    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.
  190. Mar 21, 2026 From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 3
    In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans. (part 3 of 4, originally published 3/27/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  191. Mar 13, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema: Demon Pond
    In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Japanese folk-horror fantasy film “Demon Pond,” directed by Masahiro Shinoda and scored by electronic music pioneer Isao Tomita. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  192. Mar 11, 2026 The Monstrefact: The Kalisk
    In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Kalisk from “Predator: Bad Lands.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  193. Mar 12, 2026 Kartchner Caverns, Part 2
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Arizona’s Kartchner Caverns, a remarkable milestone in living cave preservation and seasonal home to thousands of bats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  194. Mar 10, 2026 Kartchner Caverns, Part 1
    In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss Arizona’s Kartchner Caverns, a remarkable milestone in living cave preservation and seasonal home to thousands of bats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  195. Mar 16, 2026 Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Teens in the Universe
    It’s Soviet work ethic versus the siren song of fun in 1975’s “Teens in the Universe,” a beautifully crafted and thoroughly weird space adventure. Join Rob and Joe for a Weirdhouse Cinema discussion of robots, space travel and more. (originally published 01/29/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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