Stuff To Blow Your Mind
Episodes
From the Vault: Like a Circle in a Spiral, Part 2
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You might consider spinning around in a circle either great fun or a one-way ticket to barf town, but spinning and whirling are also tied to childhood...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Morozko (aka Jack Frost)
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1960s Russian fairy tale spectacular “Morozko,” better known to many fans as “Ja...
Music and Memory
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know music can influence our moods, but can it actually boost our memory? How do musical memories emerge at the borders of identity, experience...
Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: Managing supply chain volatility in the height of the shopping season
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Global supply chains have made headlines this year, with businesses in every industry and consumers all experiencing unprecedented volatility. How can...
Time Traveler Zero, Part 1
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, time travel fiction is everywhere – and we understand the cosmos enough to even speculate what is and isn’t possible. But how old is the no...
Listener Mail: Crab Walking Down Human Street
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: Like a Circle in a Spiral, Part 1
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You might consider spinning around in a circle either great fun or a one-way ticket to barf town, but spinning and whirling are also tied to childhood...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Bloodbeat
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider their first holiday horror film selection: 1983’s “Bloodbeat.” Filmed in Wisconsin, t...
Daniel Whiteson, Time Traveler
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe welcome back Daniel Whiteson, particle physicist and co-host of Daniel and Jorge Explain th...
Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: What does the future of sustainability look like for your company and your customers?
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, consumers, businesses and governments are united in their sense of urgency about the sustainability of the planet. But how do we go about achie...
2021 Ig Nobel Prize Grab Bag, Part 2
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, Robert and Joe consult the winners of the Ig-Nobel Prizes for a few examples of the hilarious and the weird from the world of legitimate sc...
Listener Mail: The Funk of 40,000 Years
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: Airships Over Venus
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Planet Earth a bit much for you right now? Well venture back out to Venus on Stuff to Blow Your Mind. Join Robert and Joe as they discuss recent news ...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Super Infra-Man
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to dive back into the Shaw Brothers cinematic treasure chest, this time for the sci-fi action film “The Super Infra-Man” starring Dann...
2021 Ig Nobel Prize Grab Bag, Part 1
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, Robert and Joe consult the winners of the Ig-Nobel Prizes for a few examples of the hilarious and the weird from the world of legitimate sc...
The Artifact: Malaysian Spirit Boats
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses a most nautical form of exorcism... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...
Crab Content is King
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stuff to Blow Your Mind is back from Thanksgiving break, so Robert and Joe discuss even more crab science and mythology. Learn more about your ad-cho...
Listener Mail: The Chosen Few
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: Turkey, Wishbones and Gravy
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recognition of Thanksgiving, Robert and Joe devote this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind to the very topics that might float through your...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Zaat
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of MST3K Turkey Day, this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema from earlier this year explores a film from a beloved episode of MST3K. We consi...
From the Vault: Melt With Me
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From the horror of “melt movies,” in which the melting human takes on nightmaric qualities, to far more benign and even sublime takes on the conce...
The Artifact Redux: The Sword of Gōu Jiàn
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses an ancient Chinese sword noted for its unusual sharpness and resistance to tarnish...
From the Vault: Invention of the Bed
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We sure do spend a lot of time in bed, but what exactly IS a bed and what were ancient beds like? In this classic invention-based episode of Stuff to ...
Turkey Day Break
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're off this week, but don't let that stop you from having seconds on some classic content from last year. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...
From the Vault: Mushroom Foraging, Part 2
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are more people identifying and even foraging wild mushrooms than in previous years? If so, why is this? In these classic episodes of Stuff to Blow Yo...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Dunwich Horror
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for a hippie necronomicon extravaganza as Rob and Joe crack open 1970’s “The Dunwich Horror,” starring the late, great Dean Stockwel...
Crabs Eat Everything Around Me, Part 2
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe talk about crabs eating things. Do YOU have what it takes to become a delicious entree for ...
Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: How a Human-Centered Approach is Building Trustworthy AI
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Creating trust and transparency in AI isn’t just a business requirement, it’s a social responsibility. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm tal...
Crabs Eat Everything Around Me, Part 1
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe talk about crabs eating things. Do YOU have what it takes to become a delicious entree for ...
Listener Mail: Let the Lamp Affix its Beam
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: Mushroom Foraging, Part 1
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are more people identifying and even foraging wild mushrooms than in previous years? If so, why is this? In these classic episodes of Stuff to Blow Yo...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Venom (1981)
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe wrestle with their first full-blown snake movie: 1981’s “Venom.” It stars Oliver Reed, Klaus K...
Dune: The Bene Gesserit and the Spacing Guild
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Dune-inspired episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe pick up where they left off in the last episode discussing the politics, phil...
The Monstrefact: Chairdogs of Dune
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses one of the less known creatures from Frank Herbert’s “Dune” books… Learn more ...
Dune: The Bene Gesserit
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bene Gesserit of Frank Herbert’s “Dune” use advanced mental and manipulative tactics to further their ends across the galaxy. In this episod...
Listener Mail: Halloween Final Processing
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: I Want a New Blood
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From fictional tales of vampire thrust to to real-life medical research, the notion of synthetic blood brings with it a lot of possibilities. In this ...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Highway to Hell
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe take a very MTV-fueled jaunt into the underworld via the 1991 film “Highway to Hell,” an enjoyab...
Barbara Blatchley on Why We Believe in Luck
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Barbara Blatchley about her book “What are the Chances? Why We Believe in Luck.” Le...
Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: Quantum Computing is Tomorrow’s Computing, Today
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next decade, quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the way we work and live. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to ...
Anthology of Horror, Volume 7
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, the Halloween tradition continues as, once more, Robert and Joe dive into the rich history of TV horror and sci-fi anthology series to focus on S...
Listener Mail: Out of the Pair Dadeni
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: The Leshii
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to Russian folklore, ancient, beastial spirits guard the depths of the forest, raging with each other and punishing any human who might brea...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The House by the Cemetery
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Weirdhouse Cinema completes its first journey around the sun, Rob and Joe commemorate the moment by discussing Lucio Fulci’s 1981 “The House by...
The Invention of the Chainsaw, Part 2
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss an important piece of cutting technology. Plus, during the Ha...
The Monstrefact: Weretigers of China
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Chinese weretiger… Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...
The Invention of the Chainsaw, Part 1
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss an important piece of cutting technology. Plus, during the Ha...
Listener Mail: The Night’s Plutonian Shore
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: Anthology of Horror, Volume 5
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloween tradition continues as, once more, Robert and Joe dive into the rich history of TV horror and sci-fi anthology series to focus on the ST...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Black Sabbath
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava’s colorful anthology of gothic horror, starring the legendary Boris Karloff. L...
The Holy Undead, Part 2
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to relegate zombies and the walking dead to the infernal realm of demons, necromancers and the emptied charnel houses of Hell. So it might sur...
The Monstrefact: Chiseltooth
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monster Chiseltooth from Chinese mythology… Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
The Holy Undead, Part 1
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to relegate zombies and the walking dead to the infernal realm of demons, necromancers and the emptied charnel houses of Hell. So it might sur...
Listener Mail: Through the Pale Door
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: Anthology of Horror, Volume 4
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloween tradition continues as, once more, Robert and Joe dive into the rich history of TV horror and sci-fi anthology series to focus on the ST...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Halloween III
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If the many-worlds interpretation holds true, then there’s an alternate timeline in which the tyranny of Michael Myers ended in 1981 and 1982’s “...
Ghosts of the Wind and Rain
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strange presences walk the shore before the coming of the storm. Terrible forms move in its wake. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert a...
The Monstrefact: The Boxenwolf
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the horror of the Boxenwolf… Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
The Science of Scary Music
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do certain works of music make our skin crawl? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with producer Seth about the science of scary...
Listener Mail: Seraphs Sob at Vermin Fangs
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: The Minotaur, Part 3
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Take the Minotaur out of its maze and you have but another beast man -- but within his manufactured environment, he is a singular terror in myth and p...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Demon Knight
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, kiddies, in this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Ernest Dickerson’s 1995 siege movie “Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight.”...
From the Vault: The Minotaur, Part 2
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To fully understand the minotaur myth, we also have to consider the Minoan civilization of Crete. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, ...
Smart Talks with IBM and Malcolm Gladwell: Accelerating Innovation with Hybrid Cloud at the Edge
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world is hitting a data tipping point where vast connectivity requires massive network capacity. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm Gladw...
From the Vault: The Minotaur, Part 1
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Take the Minotaur out of its maze and you have but another beast man -- but within his manufactured environment, he is a singular terror in myth and p...
Listener Mail: Fall Break!
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stuff to Blow Your Mind is off for the week, but Robert and Joe take a few minutes to discuss the classic episodes that will be showcased in the feed....
From the Vault: Science in the House of Wax
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wax Museums are frequent haunts in horror cinema, but where do they really tie into our sense of revulsion and anatomical unease? In this classic epis...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santo in the Treasure of Dracula
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into one of Mexican luchador El Santo's various horror cinema adventures -- and not jus...
Bill Schutt talks "Pump: A Natural History of the Heart"
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Bill Schutt, author of "Pump: A Natural History of the Heart," about the evolution of th...
The Monstrefact: The Lindworm
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legend of the lindworm and the 19th century Swedish ethnologist who searched for it...
God and the Black Death, Part 3
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Death was the most fatal pandemic in recorded human history, decimating a late Medieval world unaided by the germ theory of disease. In this...
Listener Mail: Time Passages
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: The Atomic Scar
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The creation of atomic weaponry changed human civilization forever, but it also left its mark on the Earth itself -- in both obvious and subtle ways. ...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Thing from Another World
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” there was Howard Hawks’ “The Thing From Another World,” the first adaptation of John W. Campbell Jr.’...
God and the Black Death, Part 2
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Death was the most fatal pandemic in recorded human history, decimating a late Medieval world unaided by the germ theory of disease. In this...
The Monstrefact: Fell Beasts of the Nazgûl
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the winged beasts of the Nazgûl in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” Le...
God and the Black Death, Part 1
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Death was the most fatal pandemic in recorded human history, decimating a late Medieval world unaided by the germ theory of disease. In this...
Listener Mail: Songs from the Big Chair
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: Night of the Lichen-thropes
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lichen are incredibly widespread and easy to take for granted, but these composite organisms are some of the most fascinating lifeforms on the planet....
Weirdhouse Cinema: Time After Time
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1979’s “Time After Time,” in which Jack the Ripper steals H.G. Wells’ time machine a...
The Nature of Tears, Part 3
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are tears? Are humans indeed the only animal that wraps and what purpose do they serve? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Jo...
The Monstrefact: El Coco
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Spanish nursery bogeyman known as El Coco… Learn more about your ad-choices at h...
Mary Roach Discusses "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law"
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe welcome acclaimed science writer Mary Roach back to the show to discuss her new book "Fuzz:...
Listener Mail: Songs from the Wood
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: The Livewired Brain with David Eagleman
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does our growing understanding of neuroplasticity reveal about our brains and the future of technology? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow ...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Spookies
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yep, 1986 was a great year for genre movies — and also “Spookies” came out. In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider this over...
The Nature of Tears, Part 2
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are tears? Are humans indeed the only animal that wraps and what purpose do they serve? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Jo...
The Monstrefact: Katcheet Ohuskw
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a murderous monster from Naskapi legend. Plus Benjamin Franklin shows up... Learn more...
The Nature of Tears, Part 1
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are tears? Are humans indeed the only animal that wraps and what purpose do they serve? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Jo...
Listener Mail: The Constant Flow of Invention
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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From the Vault: Fingernails, Part 2
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How fast do human fingernails and toenails grow? Are they claws and, if not, what are they? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rober...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Ship of Monsters
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for a 1960 Mexican sci-fi comedy involving multiple alien monsters, space vampires, interplanetary politics and several música norteña...
Creature of the Gear
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is a gear and when did humans invent it? Plus, Rob and Joe discuss the only known creature to have gears in its anatomy. Plus hear about a couple...
The Monstrefact: The Satanic Rites of Drugula
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses possible science of the vampire Drugula… Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
The Dog with the Burning Brand
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From dogs in old paintings that look like dope smokers to Aztec psychopomps, what’s with all these fire dogs? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your ...
Listener Mail: Sky Raisins
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...
From the Vault: Fingernails, Part 1
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How fast do human fingernails and toenails grow? Are they claws and, if not, what are they? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rober...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Psychomania
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can the British public possibly survive the ravages of youth biker gangs, unholy rites and frog-based necromancy? In this episode of Weirdhouse Ci...
The Fish Had Fur, Part 2
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fish covered in thick coats of fur, fish with strange spines, fish with the beard or chin whiskers of a wise old sage… The water offers up many myst...
The Artifact: The Meister “Footprint”
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses so-called Meister footprint (which is in no way an actual footprint)... Learn more about ...