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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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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@blowthemind
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English
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Episodes
O Death, Part 3: Dark Mother, Always Gliding Near
1/13/2026
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Where do they come from? Why and how are they gendered? Find out…
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Duration:00:47:11
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Zeiram
1/12/2026
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1991 Japanese sci-fi monster film Zeiram, in which a futuristic bounty hunter from space must hunt down a deadly alien renegade with the help of two hapless electricians. (originally published 4/4/2022)
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Duration:00:54:41
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 3
1/10/2026
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. (part 3 of 5) (originally published 1/16/2025)
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Duration:01:06:07
Weirdhouse Cinema: Burial Ground
1/9/2026
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the infamously trashy 1981 Italian zombie movie “Burial Ground,” directed by Andrea Bianchi and starring Karin Well, Mariangela Giordano and Peter Bark.
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Duration:01:21:54
O Death, Part 2: Threads of Fate
1/8/2026
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Where do they come from? Why and how are they gendered? Find out…
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Duration:00:56:46
The Monstrefact: Monaciello
1/7/2026
In this episode of the Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Neapolitan sprite known as Monaciello or the little monk...
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Duration:00:04:34
O Death, Part 1: The Reaper’s Image
1/6/2026
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Where do they come from? Why and how are they gendered? Find out…
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Duration:01:08:30
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hunchback of the Morgue
1/5/2026
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the filmography of Spanish horror icon Paul Naschy with the 1973 thriller “Hunchback of the Morgue,” also starring Rosanna Yanni, María Elena Arpóna and Alberto Dalbés. (originally published 1/17/2025)
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Duration:01:33:22
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 2
1/3/2026
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 1/9/2025)
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Duration:00:57:46
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Footprints on the Moon
1/2/2026
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)
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Duration:01:30:59
The Twilight Zone: The Rip Van Winkle Caper
1/1/2026
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.
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Duration:01:01:18
The Monstrefact: The Silvesterkläuse
12/31/2025
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.
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Duration:00:05:02
STBYM Listener Mail: 2025 Mailbag Eversion
12/30/2025
Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...
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Duration:00:55:14
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santo vs. the Martian Invasion
12/29/2025
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of lucha libre with the 1967 Mexican science fiction film “Santo vs. the Martian Invasion,” starring El Santo himself alongside Wolf Ruvinskis and Maura Monti. (originally published 1/10/2025)
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Duration:01:37:17
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 1
12/27/2025
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)
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Duration:01:09:48
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Battle Beyond the Stars
12/26/2025
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1980’s “Battle Beyond the Stars" and revel in this wonky space opera featuring a number of b-movie mainstays and future stars. (originally published 06/24/2022)
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Duration:01:37:17
From the Vault: Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea
12/25/2025
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)
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Duration:00:44:06
On the Conquest of Christmas, presented by Dr. Anton Jessup
12/24/2025
In this special Christmas Eve transmission, Dr. Anton Jessup reflects on the nature of holiday conquest and what victory actually looks like…
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Duration:00:05:08
From the Vault: Goblet of Eggnog
12/23/2025
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)
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Duration:01:06:13
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Blue Sunshine
12/22/2025
In this classic 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… (originally published 12/20/2024)
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Duration:01:38:11