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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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Average duration
47 minutes
Episodes
2883
Years Active
2010 - 2025
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From the Vault: Odds and Evens, Part 1

From the Vault: Odds and Evens, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out…(originally pub…

00:54:40  |   Sat 06 Sep 2025
Replaceable You, with Mary Roach

Replaceable You, with Mary Roach

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert welcomes bestselling author Mary Roach back to the program to discuss her latest book “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy.”

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00:36:37  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
The Monstrefact: The Fireys of Labyrinth

The Monstrefact: The Fireys of Labyrinth

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the dismemberment-loving Fireys of Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth.”

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00:06:46  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 3

From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 3

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they dep…

00:45:55  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Beyond the Mind’s Eye

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Beyond the Mind’s Eye

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe explore the mind-bending, non-narrative CGI acid trip that is 1992’s “Beyond the Mind’s Eye,” directed by Michael Boydstun and featuring the …

01:11:43  |   Mon 01 Sep 2025
From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 2

From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they dep…

00:51:49  |   Sat 30 Aug 2025
Weirdhouse Cinema: Empire of the Dark

Weirdhouse Cinema: Empire of the Dark

In this 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 No…

01:35:59  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
The Devil You Know, Part 2

The Devil You Know, Part 2

In this 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 para…

01:01:13  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
The Monstrefact: Aliens vs. Avengers

The Monstrefact: Aliens vs. Avengers

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Marvel Comics’ "Aliens vs. Avengers" comics and some of the xenomorphic ideas it explores...

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00:05:32  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
The Devil You Know, Part 1

The Devil You Know, Part 1

In this 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 para…

00:51:30  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Venom (1981)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Venom (1981)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe wrestle with their first full-blown snake movie: 1981’s “Venom.” It stars Oliver Reed, Klaus Kinski and a live black mamba snake from the Lon…

01:16:50  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1

From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they dep…

00:40:59  |   Sat 23 Aug 2025
Weirdhouse Cinema: Quatermass and the Pit

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quatermass and the Pit

In this 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.

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01:35:04  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
The Wallace Line, Part 2

The Wallace Line, Part 2

In this 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 Ru…

00:45:04  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Animalia Stupendium: The Giant Clam

Animalia Stupendium: 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 a…

00:08:48  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
The Wallace Line, Part 1

The Wallace Line, Part 1

In this 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 Ru…

00:54:51  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Congo

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Congo

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Anney Reese discuss the 1995 jungle adventure film "Congo" starring Laura Linney, Ernie Hudson and Tim Curry – as well as LOTS of S…

01:59:20  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
From the Vault: Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 2

From the Vault: Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability to squirt blood from their eyes – as well as…

00:47:55  |   Sat 16 Aug 2025
Weirdhouse Cinema: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

Weirdhouse Cinema: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

In this 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.

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01:44:26  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
STBYM Listener Mail: Amy Good Gorilla

STBYM Listener Mail: Amy Good Gorilla

Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...

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00:59:39  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
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