Stuff To Blow Your Mind
Episodes
The Upside-Down, Part 3
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Monstrefact Redux: Life on Star Wars' Utapau
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the lifeforms of the planet Utapau, as seen in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sit...
The Upside-Down, Part 2
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Virtuosity
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss a glistening example of 90s cyberslop: 1995’s “Virtuosity,&rdquo...
From the Vault: The Plight of Amphibians, with Mark Mandica
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Last Temptation of Christ
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Martin Scorsese’s 1988 religious epic “The Last Temptation of Christ,” sta...
The Upside-Down, Part 1
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Monstrefact: Ice Cream Mutants of Marvel Comics
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the ice cream mutants of Marvel Comics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
From the Vault: The Queerness of Nature, with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, author of “Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queer...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gunhed
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 1...
From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 4
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Last Man on Earth
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Leg...
The Saguaro, Part 3
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Quasi-Motivational Destruct Organism
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Quasi-Motivational Destruct Organism from Marvel Comics, also known as… ...
The Saguaro, Part 2
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dr. Cyclops
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. C...
From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 3
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Demonwarp
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the epic 1988 sasquatch alien zombie slasher film “Demonwarp,” directed by Emmet...
The Saguaro, Part 1
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
The Monstrefact: The Alp-Luachra of Irish Folklore
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the strangely parasitic monster of Ireland known as the Alp-Luachra.See omnystudio....
STBYM Listener Mail: Cave of the Crabs
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Teens in the Universe
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Soviet work ethic versus the siren song of fun in 1975’s “Teens in the Universe,” a beautifully crafted and thoroughly we...
From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 2
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Demon Pond
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Japanese folk-horror fantasy film “Demon Pond,” directed by Masahiro Sh...
Kartchner Caverns, Part 2
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Arizona’s Kartchner Caverns, a remarkable milestone in living cave preservati...
The Monstrefact: The Kalisk
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Kalisk from “Predator: Bad Lands.”See omnystudio.com/list...
Kartchner Caverns, Part 1
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss Arizona’s Kartchner Caverns, a remarkable milestone in living cave preservation ...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Oily Maniac
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, rev...
From the Vault: Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 1
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Howling II
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Crab Bag, Part 4: For Whom the Crab Tolls
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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)See omn...
The Artifact: The Walking Stick Fiddle
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Spazierstock-Geige, currently on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoen...
Crab Bag, Part 3: The Crab is a Lonely Hunter
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics…See omnystudio.com/li...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: La Loba (1965)
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mexico’s first werewolf movie “La Loba” (AKA “The She-Wolf&r...
From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 4
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Boogens
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1981 mining monster film “The Boogens,” directed by James L. Conway and star...
Crab Bag, Part 2: It’s Raining Crabs (Hallelujah)
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics…See omnystudio.com/li...
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Squirrel Girl
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Squirrel Girl from Marvel Comics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Crab Bag, Part 1: The Crabs are Back In Town
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics…See omnystudio.com/li...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Telephone Box
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the award-winning 1972 Spanish short film “La cabina,” directed by Anton...
From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 3
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Forbidden Planet
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the groundbreaking 1956 science fiction film "Forbidden Planet," starring Walter Pid...
From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 2
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
The Monstrefact Redux: Count Orlok
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous villain from the 2024 film “Nosferatu,” directed ...
From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 1
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Quest (1984)
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 Saul and Elaine Bass short film "Quest," a visionary take on human mortalit...
From the Vault: The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 3
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about it...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Magic of Spell
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Taiwanese fantasy with 1988’s “Magic of Spell,” a dire...
STBYM: Biophilia and Pokémon
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the possible effect that the Pokémon franchise has had on the natural scienc...
The Monstrefact: The Thanapod from "Bad Traveling"
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous crab from the “Love Death + Robots” episode “Bad Tr...
STBYM Listener Mail: La Muerte
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Hunger
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 goth LGBTQ vampire horror film “The Hunger,” directed by Tony S...
From the Vault: The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 2
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about it...
Weirdhouse Cinema: I Married a Monster from Outer Space
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1958’s “I Married a Monster from Outer Space,” directed by Gene Fowler Jr....
Lilliputian Hallucinations and the Kingdom of the Small
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychedelic mushroom tied to hallucinations of little people and how it might h...
The Monstrefact: Falkor from "The Neverending Story"
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the luckdragon Falkor from Michael Ende’s 1979 novel “The Neverending S...
The Doomsday Water, Part 2: Pathological Science
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their discussion from last episode with a focus on so-called pathological science ...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Brainiac
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1962 Mexican monster movie “The Brainiac,” directed by Chano Urueta ...
From the Vault: The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 1
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about it...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Prophecy (1995)
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1995’s “The Prophecy,” in which rebel angels vie for the soul of a war cri...
The Doomsday Water
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the intriguing history of polywater: the hypothesized polymerized form of water tha...
The Monstrefact: Gmork from "The Neverending Story"
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous wolf Gmork from Michael Ende’s 1979 novel “The Neverendin...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dracula (1931)
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the iconic 1931 Universal Pictures adaptation of “Dracula,” directed by ...
The Invention of Dog Biscuits
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the origins of the humble dog biscuit or “scooby snack,&rdqu...
From the Vault: The Invention of Cotton Candy, Part 2
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So what exactly IS cotton candy and how does this curious confectionary concoction tie into other culinary traditions, including China’s Dragon&...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Next of Kin (1982)
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture down under for the 1982 supernatural thriller “Next of Kin,” starring Ja...
From the Vault: The Invention of Cotton Candy, Part 1
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So what exactly IS cotton candy and how does this curious confectionary concoction tie into other culinary traditions, including China’s Dragon&...
The Monstrefact: The Xenomorph Queen
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the xenomorph queen from the “Alien” universe…See omnystudio.com...
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 5
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness....
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gargoyles
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 made-for-TV movie “Gargoyles,” starring Cornel Wilde, Jennifer ...
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 4
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness....
Weirdhouse Cinema: Deep Red
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate January Giallo with a look at Italian horror master Dario Argento’s 1975 film &ldquo...
O Death, Part 4: Santa Muerte and...
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Whe...
Smart Talks with IBM: NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NASA and IBM have developed advanced AI foundation models that analyze satellite data to reveal patterns across Earth and beyond. These tools are alre...
O Death, Part 3: Dark Mother, Always Gliding Near
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Whe...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Zeiram
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1991 Japanese sci-fi monster film Zeiram, in which a futuristic bounty hunter fr...
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 3
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness....
Weirdhouse Cinema: Burial Ground
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the infamously trashy 1981 Italian zombie movie “Burial Ground,” directed by And...
O Death, Part 2: Threads of Fate
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Whe...
The Monstrefact: Monaciello
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Neapolitan sprite known as Monaciello or the little monk...See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
O Death, Part 1: The Reaper’s Image
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Whe...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hunchback of the Morgue
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the filmography of Spanish horror icon Paul Naschy with the 1973 thriller “H...
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 2
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness....
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Footprints on the Moon
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tap into the January Giallo spirit of things with 1975’s “Footprints on the Moon...
The Twilight Zone: The Rip Van Winkle Caper
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Submitted for your approval: Given listener nostalgia for past TV marathons of The Twilight Zone, Robert and Joe devote this episode of Stuff to Blow ...
The Monstrefact: The Silvesterkläuse
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Silvesterkläuse, particularly the monstrous “ugly” versions th...
STBYM Listener Mail: 2025 Mailbag Eversion
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santo vs. the Martian Invasion
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of lucha libre with the 1967 Mexican science fiction film “Sa...
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 1
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness....
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Battle Beyond the Stars
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1980’s “Battle Beyond the Stars" and revel in this wonky space opera fea...
From the Vault: Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s classic holiday episode, Rob and Joe once more turn their minds to Christmas trees – but not the ones you’ll find in livi...
On the Conquest of Christmas, presented by Dr. Anton Jessup
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Christmas Eve transmission, Dr. Anton Jessup reflects on the nature of holiday conquest and what victory actually looks like…Se...
From the Vault: Goblet of Eggnog
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history and invention of the eggnog, how it became such an icon...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Blue Sunshine
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1977’s “Blue Sunshine,” directed by Jeff Lieberman and starring Za...
From the Vault: More Squirrels Eating Meat
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return to the world of squirrels and their curious carnivorous ways… (origin...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Night of the Comet
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 science fiction comedy horror film”Night of the Comet,” directed by Tho...
Errors in Gift Giving
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of bad christmas gift giving – and receiving.See...
The Monstrefact Redux: The Afanc
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Afanc of Welsh tradition… (originaly published 12/4/2024)See o...
Blubber, Part 2
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this two-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of blubber and some of the ideas surrounding cetacean insulat...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Innerspace
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, guest-host David Striepe of the Talkin' Tofu podcast returns to chat with Rob about the 1987 miniaturiza...