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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Mar 13, 2025 • 60min
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…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2025 • 5min
The Monstrefact Redux: The Salamander
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mythical salamander… (originally published 1/17/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2025 • 38min
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 19min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Queen of Blood
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Curtis Harrington’s 1966 space horror movie “Queen of Blood,” starring John Saxon, Basil Rathbone, Dennis Hopper and Florence Marly as the titular alien monarch. (originally published 05/26/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2025 • 51min
From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 1
We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of cave biology or biospeleology. (part 1 of 4, originally published 3/5/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 34min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Forbidden Planet
In this 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 3min
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…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 5, 2025 • 8min
The Monstrefact Redux: The Hecatoncheires
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hecatoncheires or hundred-handed warriors of Greek mythology…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 4, 2025 • 53min
Mystery Cults, Part 2
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…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 41min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Flash Gordon (1980)
Dive into the flamboyant and colorful world of the 1980 film featuring Flash Gordon, where vibrant visuals meet a campy charm. Experience the iconic music of Queen that perfectly blends with the adventure-packed narrative. Unpack the intriguing character dynamics and the memorable performances of the cast, especially the playful tension between Flash and Ming. Delve into the hilarious chaos of key scenes, including a football-themed fight, and explore the film's legacy in cinema. Join a nostalgic celebration of this absurd yet beloved sci-fi classic!
