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Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Deep in the back of your mind, you?ve always had the feeling that there?s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.

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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)

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2026-04-20
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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)

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2026-04-18
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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!

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2026-04-17
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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.

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2026-04-16
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The Monstrefact Redux: Mothra

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary Kaiju Mothra… (originally published 5/21/2025)

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2026-04-15
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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.

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2026-04-14
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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)

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2026-04-13
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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)

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2026-04-11
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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.

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2026-04-10
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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.

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2026-04-09
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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.”

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2026-04-08
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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)

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2026-04-06
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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)

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2026-04-04
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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.

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2026-04-07
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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.

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2026-04-03
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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.

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2026-04-01
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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)

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2026-03-31
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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)

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2026-03-30
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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.

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2026-04-02
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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.

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2026-03-27
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The Saguaro, Part 3

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert.

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2026-03-26
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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.

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2026-03-25
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The Saguaro, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert.

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2026-03-24
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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.

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2026-03-20
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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)

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2026-03-28
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The Saguaro, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert.

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2026-03-19
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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.

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2026-03-18
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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)

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2026-03-23
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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...

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2026-03-17
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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)

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2026-03-21
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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.

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2026-03-13
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The Monstrefact: The Kalisk

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Kalisk from “Predator: Bad Lands.”

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2026-03-11
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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.

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2026-03-12
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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.

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2026-03-10
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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)

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2026-03-16
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From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 2

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 2 of 4, originally published 3/25/2025)

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2026-03-14
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Howling II

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.

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2026-03-06
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Oily Maniac

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)

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2026-03-09
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From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 1

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)

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2026-03-07
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The Artifact: The Walking Stick Fiddle

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Spazierstock-Geige, currently on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix.

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2026-03-04
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: La Loba (1965)

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)

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2026-03-02
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Crab Bag, Part 4: For Whom the Crab Tolls

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)

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2026-03-05
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Crab Bag, Part 3: The Crab is a Lonely Hunter

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics…

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2026-03-03
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Boogens

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.

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2026-02-27
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From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 4

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)

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2026-02-28
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Telephone Box

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)

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2026-02-23
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From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 3

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)

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2026-02-21
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Forbidden Planet

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)

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2026-02-20
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Crab Bag, Part 2: It?s Raining Crabs (Hallelujah)

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics…

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2026-02-26
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The Monstrefact: Marvel?s Squirrel Girl

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Squirrel Girl from Marvel Comics…

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2026-02-25
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