Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Weirdhouse Cinema: Killer Klowns From Outer Space

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1988 horror comedy creature feature Killer Klowns From Outer Space, produced by the Chio...

Ancient Egyptian Curses, Part 2

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the idea of Egyptian tomb curses, how they actually factored into ancient Egyptian ...

The Monstrefact: Alien Earth Roundup

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the various non-xenomorphic creatures of the 2025 series “Alien: Earth.&rdquo...

Ancient Egyptian Curses, Part 1

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the idea of Egyptian tomb curses, how they actually factored into ancient Egyptian ...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Spookies

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yep, 1986 was a great year for genre movies — and also “Spookies” came out. In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Jo...

From the Vault: The Universe in 100 Colors, with Tyler Thrasher

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with artist and author Tyler Thrasher about the new book “The Universe in 100 C...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Alucarda

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild realm of Mexican horror with Juan López Moctezuma’s 1977 cult classi...

The 2025 Ig Nobels, Part 2

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Ig Nobel Prizes once more honor ten studies that make us laugh, but then make us think. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe...

The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Lady Deathstrike

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Lady Deathstrike from Marvel Comics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

The 2025 Ig Nobels, Part 1

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Ig Nobel Prizes once more honor ten studies that make us laugh, but then make us think. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: It Conquered the World

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe learn almost too late that man is a feeling creature... and because of it, the greatest in the unive...

From the Vault: Odds and Evens, Part 3

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, ...

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Boxer's Omen

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into the grisly black sorcery and mind-bending Buddhist magic in the legendary Shaw Brothers fi...

Jaws of the Giant Clam

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the giant clam and the many inaccurate myths, legends and traditions about their pr...

Smart Talks with IBM: Ferrari Fandom, Supercharged by AI

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scuderia Ferrari and IBM are redefining fan engagement with AI-driven insights, and cutting-edge digital tools. Learn how IBM is helping Scuderia Ferr...

Listener Mail: Round Perdition's Flames

16 Sep 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: Labyrinth

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe enter the magical world of Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy musical “Labyrinth,” ...

From the Vault: Odds and Evens, Part 2

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, ...

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wrath of Khan

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Star Trek Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Transporters and Consciousness in Star Trek

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss teleportation in the Star Trek universe and the questions it...

The Monstrefact: The Mugatos of Star Trek

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Neuralian Mugatos of Star Trek… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

The Salt Vampires of Star Trek

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the salt vampires of M-113 from “Star Trek: The Origin...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Brain Eaters

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1958 sci-fi movie “The Brain Eaters,” which doesn’t actually f...

From the Vault: Odds and Evens, Part 1

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, ...

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Time Machine (1960)

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1960 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine,” starring Rod T...

Replaceable You, with Mary Roach

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert welcomes bestselling author Mary Roach back to the program to discuss her latest book “Replac...

The Monstrefact: The Fireys of Labyrinth

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the dismemberment-loving Fireys of Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth.”See o...

From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 3

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancien...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Beyond the Mind’s Eye

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe explore the mind-bending, non-narrative CGI acid trip that is 1992’s “Beyond the...

From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 2

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancien...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Empire of the Dark

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe delve into the low-budget 1991 horror odyssey “Empire of the Dark,” starring Steve Barke...

The Devil You Know, Part 2

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity avers...

The Monstrefact: Aliens vs. Avengers

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Marvel Comics’ "Aliens vs. Avengers" comics and some of the xenomorphic ideas...

The Devil You Know, Part 1

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity avers...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Venom (1981)

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe wrestle with their first full-blown snake movie: 1981’s “Venom.” It stars ...

From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancien...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quatermass and the Pit

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 sci-fi horror film “Quatermass and the Pit” starring James Donald, Andr...

The Wallace Line, Part 2

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and t...

Animalia Stupendium: The Giant Clam

20 Aug 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...

The Wallace Line, Part 1

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and t...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Congo

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Anney Reese discuss the 1995 jungle adventure film "Congo" starring Laura Linney, ...

From the Vault: Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 2

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especial...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 fantasy musical "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," directed by Mel Stuart, ...

STBYM Listener Mail: Amy Good Gorilla

14 Aug 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.

The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Galactus

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Marvel Comics’ Galactus and how he ties into various contemplations of extrat...

Saint Swithin's Revenge

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Saint Swithin’s Day! In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the legendary saint whose feast day is July 15, th...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Black Sabbath

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava’s colorful anthology of gothic horror, starring the legendary Boris...

From the Vault: Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 1

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especial...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Uninvited (1988)

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special CAT WEEK episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1988 mutant housecat horror film "Uninvited," directed by B-cinema icon...

Cats of Cyprus

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special CAT WEEK episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the oldest known evidence of domesticated cats on the isle of Cypr...

The Monstrefact: The Tiger and Magpie of "KPop Demon Hunters"

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special CAT WEEK episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the magical tiger and magpie from the 2025 film "KPop Demon Hunter...

Folkloric Cats of the British Isles

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special CAT WEEK episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the magical and folkloric cats of the British Isles, inclu...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Incredible Shrinking Man

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1957 miniaturization film “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” wh...

From the Vault: The Ninja, Part 4

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this four-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan&rs...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Invitation to Hell (1984)

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the bonkers 1984 Wes Craven made-for-TV movie “Invitation to Hell,” starring Rob...

Vintage Egyptology, with Colleen Darnell

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Egyptologist, author and educator Colleen Darnell about ancient Egyptian religion, warfa...

The Monstrefact Omnibus: Star Trek

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses four different creatures from the Star Trek universe: the Andorians...

Do Aliens Speak Physics, with Daniel Whiteson

29 Jul 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 Rewind: Hercules in the Haunted World

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the colorful filmography of Mario Bava for a rare peplum horror movie. It&rsq...

From the Vault: The Ninja, Part 3

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this four-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan&rs...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1977 Ray Harryhausen adventure film “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger,” starr...

Food Storage Mad Science, Part 2

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part series of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by guests Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum of the Savor podcast to talk about a coll...

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf Ozzy Osbourne

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the werewolf persona of late heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, from his 1983 album &l...

Food Storage Mad Science, Part 1

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part series of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by guests Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum of the Savor podcast to talk about a coll...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Legend

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Ridley Scott’s dark fairy tale “Legend,” starring Tom Cruise, Mia ...

From the Vault: The Ninja, Part 2

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this four-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan&rs...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Deerskin

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Joe and guest host J.J. discuss Quentin Dupieux's 2019 film "Deerskin," starring Jean Dujardin and Adèle ...

From the Vault: The Ninja, Part 1

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this four-part series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan&rs...

Smart Talks with IBM: L’Oréal and IBM: AI-Powered Beauty

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the show takes you behind the scenes at L'Oréal’s research center in New Jersey. Malcolm Gladwell delves into the complexities...

STBYM Listener Mail: The Bog

15 Jul 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: The Warriors

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe take a street gang odyssey across New York City with 1979’s “The Warriors.&rdquo...

From the Vault: Hair on Fire, Part 2

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap i...

Weirdhouse Cinema: The White Reindeer

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1952 Finnish folk horror film "The White Reindeer," starring Mirjami Kuosmanen.See omnys...

The Manta Ray, Part 3

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray. In this episode, learn all about their parasit...

The Monstrefact: Monster Mantas of Chilean Folklore

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a pair of creatures from Chilean folklore that may connect to observations of the m...

The Manta Ray, Part 2

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray. In this episode, learn all about manta ray rep...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Shocking Dark

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the shameless 1989 “Aliens” knock-off “Shocking Dark,” direc...

From the Vault: Hair on Fire, Part 1

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap i...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Ravenous

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special July 4th episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1999 frontier cannibal horror film “Ravenous,” directed by ...

Dinner with King Tut, with Sam Kean

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Sam Kean about his new book “Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re...

The Monstrefact: Manta Rays of Dungeons & Dragons

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses uses of the manta ray in Dungeons and Dragons, the fictional Ixitxachitls and what ...

The Manta Ray, Part 1

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray, from its biology and lifecycle to conservation...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: It! The Terror from Beyond Space

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1958 space horror film “It! The Terror from Beyond Space,” considere...

From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 2

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that a...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Lady Terminator

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the infamously wild 1988 Indonesian folk-horror mockbuster “Lady Terminator,” di...

The Extreme Maneuverability of Hummingbirds, with Roslyn Dakin

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Carleton University’s Roslyn Dakin about a new study into the biology and physics ...

Animalia Stupendium: The Coconut Crab

25 Jun 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...

The Invention of Roller Skates

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe build on last month's episode on ice skates with a discussion of their whe...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Bat

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1940 American horror film “The Devil Bat,” starring Bela Lugosi and ...

From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that a...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into Akira Kurosawa’s gorgeous and surreal 1990 anthology film, "Dreams."See omnystudio.c...

Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Tom Lathan, author of “Lost Wonders: 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century....

The Monstrefact Redux: The Flight of Dragons

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a curious proposed method of dragon flight proposed by author Peter Dickins...

STBYM Listener Mail: Bringer of Jollity

18 Jun 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: Black Lizard (1968)

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Kinji Fukasaku’s weird 1968 super-criminal romp “Black Lizard,” st...

From the Vault: The Well-Connected Animal, with Lee Alan Dugatkin

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with evolutionary biologist and historian of science Lee Alan Dugatkin about his new ...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Highlander II, Part 2

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the original theatrical cut of Russell Mulcahy’s “Highlander II...

Lone Wolf, with Adam Weymouth

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this NEW episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Adam Weymouth, author of “Lone Wolf: Walking the Line Between Civilization and...

The Monstrefact Omnibus: The Werewolf

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special omnibus edition of The Monstrefact, join Robert for all five episodes of his recent look at the werewolf of myth, legend and media &nd...

From the Vault: Sharks Don't Sink, with Jasmin Graham

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with shark scientist Jasmin Graham about her new book “Sharks Don't Sink: Adven...