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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Jun 10, 2023 • 47min
From the Vault: The Lesser of Two Crab Claws, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss biological asymmetry in the natural world – including various examples of organisms in which side A doesn’t quite match up with side B. (originally published 06/28/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 9, 2023 • 1h 12min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Seconds
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss John Frankenheimer's 1966 psychological horror film "Seconds," starring Rock Hudson, with cinematography by the legendary James Wong Howe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 8, 2023 • 44min
Hooves, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 7, 2023 • 4min
The Monstrefact: Sleipnir, the Eight-Legged Horse
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Sleipnir, the mythical stead of the Norse god Odin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 6, 2023 • 41min
From the Vault: Red Leviathan, with Ryan Tucker Jones
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Ryan Tucker Jones, author of the new book “Red Leviathan: The Secret History of Soviet Whaling.” Jones discusses the horrific impact of 20th century whaling, the Soviet Union’s place in whaling history and the efforts of scientists and activists to stop the practice – including scientists within the Soviet Union. (originally published 06/23/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 5, 2023 • 26min
Listener Mail: Waiting for the Eastern Glow
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.
Jun 3, 2023 • 41min
From the Vault: Fire From the Rocks, Part 3
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 05/05/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 10min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Abominable Dr. Phibes
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 dark comedy horror film “The Abominable Dr. Phibes,” starring horror icon Vincent Price as the titular revenger himself. (originally published 04/01/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2023 • 47min
From the Vault: Fire From the Rocks, Part 2
It might surprise you to learn that the oldest raging fires on Earth are actually underground. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the world of eternal flames and coal seam fires. (originally published 04/28/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023 • 17min
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Vampires
In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various vampires...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
