Stuff To Blow Your Mind
Episodes
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...
From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 2
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into the powerful resonance of the fireplace and hearthstone in human culture, ...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus, the Movie
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1985’s “Santa Claus: The Movie,” starring Dudley Moore as an elf, John Lit...
Blubber, Part 2
11 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...
The Monstrefact: The Tomtar
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this holiday episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the diminutive tomtars of Swedish holiday tradition…See omnystudio.c...
The Glow Behind the Firescreen
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the use of firescreens, polescreens and related technologies that shielded the eyes...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Rock'n Roll Wolf
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1976’s “Rock'n'Roll Wolf,” also known as “Mama.” It&rs...
From the Vault: The Hearth, Part 1
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into the powerful resonance of the fireplace and hearthstone in human culture, ...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Day of the Beast
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe welcome the holidays in – on Krampusnacht – with the 1995 holiday horror film “The...
Licking, Part 3
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking. (part 3 of 3)See omnystudio.com/lis...
The Monstrefact: The Rougarou
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary shapeshifter of French and Creole Louisiana known as the Rougarou&hel...
STBYM Listener Mail: Laser Blade
02 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: Shogun Assassin
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 grindhouse mainstay “Shogun Assassin,” a western release compil...
From the Vault: Lightning-Struck Wood and the Rowan
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their look at sacred trees of the world with a look at lightning-struck tr...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Deep Blue Sea
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1999 shark film “Deep Blue Sea” in which super-smart sharks run wild...
From the Vault: A Monsterous Feast
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe celebrate such monstrous dishes as the Cockentrice, the Turducken and other histori...
The Monstrefact Redux: Hortus the Rotting Mermaid
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mermaid Hortus as described and illustrated in the book “Dr. C. L...
From the Vaults: A Case of the Urine Sweats
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss urohidrosis: the avian habit of urinating and/or defecating onto the scaly ...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hanuman vs. 7 Ultraman
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider the 1974 Thai co-production "Hanuman vs. & Ultraman," in which the hindu god Ha...
From the Vault: Sacred Trees of the World
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the various sacred trees of the world, including the giant sequoias...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Future Kick
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1991 cyberpunk action movie “Future Kick,” starring Don 'The Dragon' Wilson,...
Licking, Part 2
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Smart Talks with IBM: Unlocking Our Quantum Future
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Gladwell heads to San Francisco Tech Week to talk with IBM’s new Director of Research Jay Gambetta in front of a live audience. They dis...
Licking, Part 1
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science, culture and mythology of licking.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Reptilicus
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your drug bazooka! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the wild world of euro-kaiju films with the 1961/1962...
From the Vault: The Edge of Sentience, with Jonathan Birch
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Jonathan Birch about his new book “The Edge of Sentience: Risk and Precaut...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Dark City, Part 2
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this two-part Weirdhouse Cinema exploration, Rob and Joe dive into Noirvember with 1998’s “Dark City,” directed by Alex Proyas an...
Animalia Stupendium: The Musk Deer
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a...
Sacred Daggers, Part 2
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of sacred, sacrificial and novel daggers from various cultures an...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Face Behind the Mask
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate Noirvember with a viewing of the 1941 Robert Florey crime film “The Face Beh...
From the Vault: The Siren
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic, monster-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a creature most dreadful to the mariners of old: the mythic...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Dark City, Part 1
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this two-part Weirdhouse Cinema exploration, Rob and Joe dive into Noirvember with 1998’s “Dark City,” directed by Alex Proyas an...
Sacred Daggers, Part 1
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of sacred, sacrificial and novel daggers from various cultures an...
The Monstrefact: The Beast, from "Over the Garden Wall"
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the enigmatic Beast from Cartoon Network’s 2014 animated series “Over t...
Listener Mail: Galloping Cadavers
04 Nov 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: Spirited Away
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 fantasy classic "Spirited Away."(originally published 11/8/2024)See om...
From the Vault: The Hogs of Hell, Part 2
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various demonic and godly hogs from global traditions, as well as one parti...
Weirdhouse Cinema: City of the Living Dead
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Halloween episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 supernatural zombie film “City of the Living Dead,” d...
Grimoire of Horror, Volume 2
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert and Joe return with a second installment of Grimoire of Horror, in which they’ll each present a horror short-story of note and discuss it...
Smart Talks with IBM: IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Gladwell sits down with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna in a special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM. They d...
The Bone Collectors, Part 2
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this twice-damned duology from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss creatures of the natural world that collect bones...See omnystudio.c...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Prince of Darkness
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1987 John Carpenter supernatural horror film "Prince of Darkness," starring Dona...
From the Vault: The Hogs of Hell, Part 1
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various demonic and godly hogs from global traditions, as well as one particular re...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Black Sunday (1960)
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava’s “Black Sunday," a blood-chilling tale of witchcraft, punishment and...
The Bone Collectors, Part 1
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this twice-damned duology from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss creatures of the natural world that collect bones...See omnystudio.c...
The Monstrefact Redux: He Who Walks Behind the Rows
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the the sinister entity from Stephen King’s 1977 short story “C...
From the Vault: The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 2
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the more noteworthy, fascinating and potentially terrifying gods a...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Absurd
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe kick off the Halloween season with the notorious low-budget 1981 Italian slasher film &ldquo...
From the Vault: The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 1
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the more noteworthy, fascinating and potentially terrifying gods a...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Horror Express
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe keep the terror train rolling down the tracks with a look at the 1972 sci-fi thriller "Horro...
From the Vault: Trains of Terror, Part 2
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore a host of scary, train-related topics, from the Victorian “railway ma...
The Monstrefact Redux: Monsters of the Cthulhu Mythos
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a few monsters of the Cthulhu mythos... (originally published 10/30/2024)Se...
From the Vault: Trains of Terror, Part 1
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore a host of scary, train-related topics, from the Victorian “railway ma...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: House of Usher (1960)
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the world of Corman/Poe features with 1960’s “House of Usher” st...
From the Vault: Do Aliens Speak Physics, with Daniel Whiteson
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with Daniel Whiteson, co-host of the podcast "Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe" about W...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1943's "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man," starring Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi and Lionel At...
It Lurks in the Mine Shaft, Part 2
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this sinister episode from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss different folkloric and legendary monsters tied to mine shafts and minin...
The Monstrefact: The “Minnie the Moocher” Walrus Ghost
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Walrus Ghost from the spooky 1932 Fleischer Studios Betty Boop animated short "...
It Lurks in the Mine Shaft, Part 1
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this sinister episode from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss different folkloric and legendary monsters tied to mine shafts and minin...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Son of Frankenstein
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1939 Universal horror picture “Son of Frankenstein,” starring Boris ...
From the Vault: Grimoire of Horror, Volume 1
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last Halloween, Robert and Joe took a seasonal tradition in a new direction with Grimoire of Horror, in which they each presented a horror short-story...