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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Nov 28, 2023 • 44min
The Sunken Lands, Part 1
In 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.
Nov 27, 2023 • 23min
Listener Mail: A Bird of Courage
Once 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.
Nov 25, 2023 • 47min
From the Vault: Of Ice and Men, with Fred Hogge
Author Fred Hogge discusses his book 'Of Ice and Men' with the host. They explore ancient ice houses, the decline of ice in ancient Rome, and the transformation of ice from luxury to necessity. They also discuss the history and enjoyment of chilled wine, exciting fields explored in the book, and the transformative power of cold.
Nov 24, 2023 • 1h 14min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Extra Terrestrial Visitors
On 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.
Nov 23, 2023 • 59min
From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 2
The hosts discuss the reptilian residents of the Galapagos, including the largest extant tortoise species and the only marine iguana. They talk about encountering magnificent tortoises, the cruel treatment of tortoises on ships, and efforts to protect them. They also explore the challenges and adaptations of Galapagos tortoises and the unique cactus and tortoise relationship in the islands.
Nov 22, 2023 • 19min
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of DC Comics
In 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.
Nov 21, 2023 • 57min
From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 1
In 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.
Nov 20, 2023 • 23min
Listener Mail: Earth's Gravity Wears You Out
Once 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.
Nov 18, 2023 • 1h 1min
From the Vault: Play the Record Backwards, Part 2
In 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.
Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 27min
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Butterfly Murders
In 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.
