Stuff To Blow Your Mind
2,394 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 5.4K ratingsDeep 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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From the Vault: Goblet of Eggnog
December 02, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIn this special holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history and invention of the eggnog, how it became such an iconic holiday beverage and some curious historic goblets associated with the consumption of this rich, milky draught. (originally published 12/15/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema: RoboCop (1987)
December 01, 2023 23:15 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBIn this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 sci-fi action classic “RoboCop,” a film as deeply satirical as it is gratuitously violent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Sunken Lands, Part 2
November 30, 2023 22:05 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Smart Talks with IBM: Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI
November 29, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThe capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer and employee experiences. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sits down with Susan Emerson, Senior Vice President of Product: AI, Analytics & Data at Salesforce & Matthew Candy, Global Managing Partner of Generative AI at IBM Consulting. They chat about the latest evolution of the two tech innovators’ decades-long relatio...
The Sunken Lands, Part 1
November 28, 2023 21:13 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listener Mail: A Bird of Courage
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOnce more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: Of Ice and Men, with Fred Hogge
November 25, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author Fred Hogge about his new book “Of Ice and Men: How We’ve Used Cold to Transform Humanity,” covering everything from cocktail ice to the ancient history of ice houses. (originally published 12/06/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Extra Terrestrial Visitors
November 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBOn this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the wild world of Spanish b-movie cinema with Juan Piquer Simón’s “Extra Terrestrial Visitors,” in which a pair of aliens respond to drastically differing human encounters in the woods. MST3K fans know this one as "Pod People." (originally published 09/16/22) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 2
November 23, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the most famous reptilian residents of the Galapagos archipelago, including the world’s largest extant tortoise species and the world’s only marine iguana. (originally published 12/10/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of DC Comics
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy the first four episodes concerning monsters from the DC universe: Killer Croc, Swamp Thing, Doomsday and Mister Mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 1
November 21, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the most famous reptilian residents of the Galapagos archipelago, including the world’s largest extant tortoise species and the world’s only marine iguana. (originally published 12/08/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listener Mail: Earth's Gravity Wears You Out
November 20, 2023 17:41 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOnce more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: Play the Record Backwards, Part 2
November 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert is joined by Rusty Needle’s Record Club host Seth Nicholas Johnson for a discussion of various means of secreting information into audio, from backmasking and locked grooves to examples from the digital age of music. (originally published 12/01/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Butterfly Murders
November 17, 2023 23:24 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBIn this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Hong Kong wuxia film “The Butterfly Murders,” directed by Tsui Hark. The film certainly delivers on killer butterflies, but it’s also a moody gothic castle film, an action-packed showstopper and a bit of a slasher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 2
November 16, 2023 22:02 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Smart Talks with IBM: Generative AI: Its Rise and Potential for Society
November 15, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIn order to stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace, businesses need to adapt to the potential of generative AI. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is joined onstage at iHeartMedia’s studio by Dr. Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at IBM. They chat about the evolution of AI, give examples of practical uses, and discuss how businesses can create value through cutting edge technology. Watch the live conversation here: htt...
The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 1
November 14, 2023 22:51 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listener Mail: Now Available in Candle Format
November 13, 2023 15:50 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOnce more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: Play the Record Backwards, Part 1
November 11, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert is joined by Rusty Needle’s Record Club host Seth Nicholas Johnson for a discussion of various means of secreting information into audio, from backmasking and locked grooves to examples from the digital age of music. (originally published 11/29/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema: Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy
November 10, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBIn this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the absurd sci-fi fantasy film “Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy,” a 1981 Yugoslav-Czech co-production full of intergalactic aliens and surreal monstrosities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Headless Men, Part 2
November 09, 2023 18:39 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss headless beings in myth, legend and the bestiaries of antiquity. What is it about a headless being that captivates us so and why were such beings once thought to exist? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of Marvel Comics
November 08, 2023 21:20 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy the first five episodes concerning monsters from the Marvel Comics universe: Marvel mummies, Mystique, the Symbiotes, the Thing and Ulvar the Giant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Headless Men, Part 1
November 07, 2023 12:26 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss headless beings in myth, legend and the bestiaries of antiquity. What is it about a headless being that captivates us so and why were such beings once thought to exist? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listener Mail: Cats, Dogs and Stoneground
November 06, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBOnce more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: The Invention of the Gimbal
November 04, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the ancient origins of the gimbal, its connections to Chinese incense censers and its role in technological innovation. (originally published 09/27/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema: Critters
November 03, 2023 19:46 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBIn this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1986 sci-fi creature feature “Critters,” starring Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Zane, Terrence Mann and a bunch of ravenous space creatures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank
November 02, 2023 18:37 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses big questions, fears and possibilities concerning extraterrestrial life with astrophysicist Adam Frank, author of “The Little Book of Aliens.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monstrefact Redux: Sleipnir, the Eight-Legged Horse
November 01, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBIn this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Sleipnir, the mythical stead of the Norse god Odin. (originally published 06/07/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthology of Horror, Volume 9
October 31, 2023 21:41 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBYes, the Halloween tradition continues as Robert and Joe dive into the rich history of TV horror and sci-fi anthology shows to focus on STBYM topics that might not otherwise make the show. In this installment, they spin some science and contemplation out of the 2001 episode of “The Outer Limits” titled “Think Like a Dinosaur” and the 1974 episode of “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” titled “The Spanish Moss Murders.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Anton Jessup's Halloween Spectacular
October 30, 2023 20:41 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBDr. Anton Jessup takes a break from his experiments to read some of the listener and viewer mail that has accumulated in the university basement, but this time things take a more dramatic turn… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: Elfshot, Part 2
October 28, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThese lands are old and the elves who lived before us still watch and wait. Cross them, and you may feel the prick of their arrow. You’ll find no wound, though your flesh will swell and ache, and if you happen upon one of their elfstones in the grass then you might have chance at survival. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the superstition, archaeology and science of elfshot. (originally published 10/04/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Dracula A.D. 1972
October 27, 2023 21:37 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBIn this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the late-franchise Hammer horror film “Dracula A.D. 1972,” in which Chrisopher Lee’s vampiric prince of darkness rises from the ashes a century later in groovy London. Are hippies and the descendents of Doctor Van Helsing up to the challenge? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where the Shadows Lie, Part 2
October 26, 2023 22:31 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of shadows. How do human conceptions of shadows factor into our literature, art, history and monster making? What does it mean to cast a monstrous shadow, or to cast no shadow at all? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Monstrefact: The Mummy
October 25, 2023 20:15 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBIn this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the undead mummies of horror cinema and where they emerge from in modern Egyptomania… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where the Shadows Lie, Part 1
October 24, 2023 21:33 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of shadows. How do human conceptions of shadows factor into our literature, art, history and monster making? What does it mean to cast a monstrous shadow, or to cast no shadow at all? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listener Mail: Silver'd in the Moon's Eclipse
October 23, 2023 18:53 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBOnce more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: Elfshot, Part 1
October 21, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThese lands are old and the elves who lived before us still watch and wait. Cross them, and you may feel the prick of their arrow. You’ll find no wound, though your flesh will swell and ache, and if you happen upon one of their elfstones in the grass then you might have chance at survival. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the superstition, archaeology and science of elfshot. (originally published 09/29/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Bride of Frankenstein
October 20, 2023 23:14 - 1 hour - 79 MBIn this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the amazingly weird and wonderful 1935 horror classic “The Bride of Frankenstein.” Has the doctor put his monster-making days behind him, or can he be tempted to even greater crimes of mad science by an even madder scientist? Find out… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 2
October 19, 2023 21:14 - 59 minutes - 55 MBSpooky cats are an iconic part of Halloween iconography, so in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Kaibyō: the various strange and supernatural cats found in Japanese tradition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Smart Talks with IBM: Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance
October 18, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBTo deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with Christina Montgomery, Chief Privacy and Trust Officer at IBM. They chat about AI regulation, what compliance means in the AI age, and why transparent AI governance is good for business. Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks Explore watsonx.governance: https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-go...
Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 1
October 17, 2023 22:47 - 51 minutes - 47 MBSpooky cats are an iconic part of Halloween iconography, so in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Kaibyō: the various strange and supernatural cats found in Japanese tradition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listener Mail: Scale of Dragon, Tooth of Wolf
October 16, 2023 19:12 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBOnce more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 3
October 14, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIf you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and satanic connotations in Christian traditions. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the humble goat and ponder why. (originally published 10/25/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Return of the Blind Dead
October 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIn this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the stand-alone, second installment of Spanish director Amando de Ossorio’s “Blind Dead'' series from 1973. The sightless revenants of the Knights Templars return 500 years after their grisly deaths to enact vengeance on a sleepy and corrupt Portuguese town. (originally published 8/20/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 2
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIf you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and satanic connotations in Christian traditions. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the humble goat and ponder why. (originally published 10/20/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Artifact Redux: Krueger's Claw
October 11, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBIn this classic episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses Freddy Kreuger’s infamous claw weapon and how it compares to the actual use of bladed gauntlets in history… (originally published 10/05/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 1
October 10, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBIf you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and satanic connotations in Christian traditions. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the humble goat and ponder why. (originally published 10/18/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listener Mail: Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog
October 09, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBOnce more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: The Cattle Mutilation Panic of the 1970s
October 07, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBStrange lights and black helicopters in the night. Cattle found dead with blood or organs seemingly removed from strange incisions. Alien visitors in the heartland. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe take a skeptical look at the cattle mutilation phenomenon of the 1970s. (originally published 10/06/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema: TerrorVision
October 06, 2023 22:14 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tune their satellite dish to 1986 and discuss the outrageous sci-fi horror camp-fest that is Ted Nicolaou’s “TerrorVision,” starring Gerrit Graham and Mary Woronov. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.