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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...

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Atlanta, GA

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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
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Kartchner Caverns, Part 2

3/12/2026
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.

Duration:00:47:29

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The Monstrefact: The Kalisk

3/11/2026
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Kalisk from “Predator: Bad Lands.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:06:34

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Kartchner Caverns, Part 1

3/10/2026
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.

Duration:00:53:33

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Oily Maniac

3/9/2026
Yes, it’s time to grease up Weirdhouse Cinema with a Shaw Brothers horror film from 1976. “The Oily Maniac” is a tale of sleaze, revenge and a rampaging black-magic oil monster. (originally published 01/22/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:21

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From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 1

3/7/2026
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 1 of 4, originally published 3/18/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:07

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Howling II

3/6/2026
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe finally watch a little slice of b-movie perfection with 1985’s “Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf.” Directed by Philippe Mora, the film stars Sybil Danning, Christopher Lee, Annie McEnroe and Reb Brown. Draw blood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:52:14

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Crab Bag, Part 4: For Whom the Crab Tolls

3/5/2026
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics… (part 4 of 4) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:59:12

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The Artifact: The Walking Stick Fiddle

3/4/2026
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Spazierstock-Geige, currently on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:05:13

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Crab Bag, Part 3: The Crab is a Lonely Hunter

3/3/2026
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:56

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: La Loba (1965)

3/2/2026
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mexico’s first werewolf movie “La Loba” (AKA “The She-Wolf”) from 1965, starring Kitty de Hoyos as a female lycanthrope and co-starring Roberto Cañedo and José Elías Moreno. Draw blood! (originally published 3/28/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:30:08

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From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 4

2/28/2026
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out… (part 4 of 4) (originally published 3/13/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:23

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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Boogens

2/27/2026
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1981 mining monster film “The Boogens,” directed by James L. Conway and starring Rebecca Balding and Fred McCarren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:36:20

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Crab Bag, Part 2: It’s Raining Crabs (Hallelujah)

2/26/2026
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:25

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The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Squirrel Girl

2/25/2026
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Squirrel Girl from Marvel Comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:04:27

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Crab Bag, Part 1: The Crabs are Back In Town

2/24/2026
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:41

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Telephone Box

2/23/2026
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the award-winning 1972 Spanish short film “La cabina,” directed by Antonio Mercero, written by José Luis Garci and starring José Luis López Vázquez. (originally published 3/21/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:19:54

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From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 3

2/21/2026
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out… (part 3 of 4) (originally published 3/6/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:48

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Forbidden Planet

2/20/2026
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the groundbreaking 1956 science fiction film "Forbidden Planet," starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen and Robby the Robot. The film also features the first full-length electronic musical score, by Bebe and Louis Barron. (originally published 3/7/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:34:56

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From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 2

2/19/2026
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out… (part 2 of 4) (originally published 3/4/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:53:07

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The Monstrefact Redux: Count Orlok

2/18/2026
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous villain from the 2024 film “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers. (originally published 2/26/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:05:34