Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Highlander II, Part 1

09 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...

Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Neil DeGrasse Tyson on “Are We Living in a Simulation?”

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on STBYM, we’re bringing you an episode on the Cosmos from a new podcast: Smart Girl Dumb Questions. In each episode, host Nayeema Raza as...

From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 3

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this classic and v...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dune (1984), part 2

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the planet of Arrakis in their discussion of David Lynch’s wild 198...

From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 2

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this classic and v...

The Monstrefact Omnibus: More Marvel Heroes

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special omnibus edition of The Monstrefact, join Robert for a collection of past Monstrefact episodes about the Marvel Comics characters Man-T...

From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 1

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this classic and v...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dune (1984), part 1

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the planet of Arrakis in their discussion of David Lynch’s wild 198...

From the Vault: The Queerness of Nature, with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, author of “Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of ...

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Crawling Eye

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1958’s “The Crawling Eye” starring Forrest Tucker, Jennifer Jayne and Jane...

The Invention of Ice Skating

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the origins and physics of skating on ice.See omnystudio.com/liste...

The Monstrefact: The Ohmu of “Nausicaä”

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the giant Ohmu of Hayao Miyazaki’s 1984 masterpiece “Nausicaä of t...

STBYM Listener Mail: Corn Rigs and Barley Rigs

27 May 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: All Monsters Attack

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1969 Godzilla movie “All Monsters Attack,” which also centers around...

From the Vault: The Parrotfish, Part 2

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the weird and wonderful parrotfish: changers of sex, poopers of sand and &n...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Mothra vs. Godzilla

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of kaiju with 1964’s “Mothra vs. Godzilla,” directed by I...

You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 3

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communic...

The Monstrefact: Mothra

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary Kaiju Mothra…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Smart Talks with IBM: How AI Assistants Can Transform Education

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to learn about Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that helps future teachers practice responsive teaching by sim...

You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 2

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communic...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Godzilla vs. Hedorah

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1971’s “Godzilla vs. Hedorah,” also known as “Godzilla vs. t...

New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Smart Talks with IBM returns Tuesday, May 20th, and this season, we’re really shaking things up. Host Malcolm Gladwell will visit various compan...

From the Vault: The Parrotfish, Part 1

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the weird and wonderful parrotfish: changers of sex, poopers of sand and &n...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Daughters of Darkness

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the lovelives of vampires with 1971’s “Daughters of Darkness,” dire...

You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 1

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communic...

The Monstrefact: Marvel Comics’ Medusa

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Marvel Comics character Medusa, who can put her long, red locks of hair to seri...

The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 2

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it change...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: House (1977)

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss one of the towering monoliths of Japanese weird cinema: Nobuhiko Obayashi’s &l...

From the Vault: Bandersnatch

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Netflix is set to remove its most ambitious creation on May 12, we revisit this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. From its literary origi...

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 2

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin...

The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 1

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it change...

The Artifact Redux: The Hand of Glory

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Hand of Glory from European occultism… (originally published 08/30/...

STBYM Listener Mail: Love on a Real Train

06 May 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 Devil Rides Out

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1968 Hammer horror film “The Devil Rides Out,” directed by Terence F...

From the Vault: In the Name of Osiris

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe follow up their two-part series on the Egyptian god Osiris with a look at various s...

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 1

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin...

Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 2: Shield Walls

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the invention of the shield, shield wall tactics and the Roman tetsudo.See omnystud...

The Monstrefact: Life on Star Wars' Utapau

30 Apr 2025

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...

Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 1: The Mythical Lost Legion

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss shield walls, the Roman tetsudo and a largely discredited but still interesting hyp...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dragonslayer

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe raise all praise to the great dragon Vermithrax Pejorative in 1981’s “Dragonslay...

From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 2

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Sleepwalkers

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1992’s Sleepwalkers, directed by Mick Garris and scripted by Stephen King. It’s ...

Cynicism, Part 4: Overcoming Cynicism

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy ...

The Artifact: Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the stone spheres of Costa Rica…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Cynicism, Part 3: Politics and Social Media

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy ...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Flight of Dragons

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Only science and logic can save us from dark magic and dragons! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and guest co-host Seth discuss the 1982 Rank...

From the Vault: The Cult of Osiris, Part 1

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Ancient Egyptian deity Osiris, an underworld fertility god and judge of...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dungeons and Dragons (2000)

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For Weirdhouse Cinema’s 200th film selection, Rob and Joe discuss a film from the year 2000: “Dungeons and Dragons,” starring Jeremy...

Cynicism, Part 2

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy ...

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 5 - The She-Wolf

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a look at the female were...

Cynicism, Part 1

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy ...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Devil Girl From Mars

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1954 Scottish sci-fi film “Devil Girl From Mars,” featuring a fashio...

From the Vault: Asgardians: Odin, with George O'Connor

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author and illustrator George O'Connor, creator of the popular Olympions graphic...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Virtuosity

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss a glistening example of 90s cyberslop: 1995’s “Virtuosity,” directed by Br...

The Queerness of Nature, with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, author of “Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of ...

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 4 - Ancient Moon

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a look at the earliest cl...

From the Vault: Authenticity, Part 3

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? Th...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dead Mountaineer's Hotel

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Estonian sci-fi thriller “Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel,” base...

From the Vault: Authenticity, Part 2

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? Th...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: A Bucket of Blood

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hideous and eloquent! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Seth Nicholas Johnson of Rusty Needle's Record Club returns to Weirdhouse Cinema t...

STBYM Listener Mail: The Magical Mystery Cult

03 Apr 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: The Werewolf, Part 3 - Lycaon

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a look at the Myth of Lyc...

Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 4

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the va...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Wolf Devil Woman

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1982 Taiwanese fantasy wuxia film Wolf Devil Woman, starring and directed by the...

From the Vault: Authenticity, Part 1

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of authenticity. What is it? Why do we place such value on it? Th...

Weirdhouse Cinema: La Loba (1965)

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mexico’s first werewolf movie “La Loba” (AKA “The She-Wolf”) f...

Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 3

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the va...

The Monstrefact: The Werewolf, Part 2 - Name of the Wolf

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert continues his the werewolf of myth, legend and media with a breakdown of lycan terminology......

Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 2

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the va...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Purana Mandir

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into the Bollywood horror films of the Ramsay brothers with 1984's “Purana Mandir...

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 4

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In...

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Telephone Box

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the award-winning 1972 Spanish short film “La cabina,” directed by Antonio Merce...

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 3

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In...

The Monstrefact: Werewolves, Part 1 - Beginnings

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert begins a series on the werewolf of myth, legend and media..See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 1

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the va...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gorgo

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can London survive the bond between a giant monster and its young? In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1961 British kaiju fi...

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 2

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Quest (1984)

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 Saul and Elaine Bass short film "Quest," a visionary take on human mortality, writt...

Mystery Cults, Part 4

13 Mar 2025

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: The Salamander

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mythical salamander… (originally published 1/17/2024)See omnystudio.com/...

The Plight of Amphibians, with Mark Mandica

11 Mar 2025

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 Rewind: Queen of Blood

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Curtis Harrington’s 1966 space horror movie “Queen of Blood,” star...

From the Vault: Life in the Hypogean World, Part 1

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are creatures of the epigean world: the world of light on Earth’s surface. But there is another world – a world beneath the surface. In...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Forbidden Planet

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the groundbreaking 1956 science fiction film "Forbidden Planet," starring Walter Pidgeon, An...

Mystery Cults, Part 3

07 Mar 2025

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: The Hecatoncheires

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hecatoncheires or hundred-handed warriors of Greek mythology…See...

Mystery Cults, Part 2

04 Mar 2025

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: Flash Gordon (1980)

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Dino De Laurentiis’s 1980 sci-fi comic book extravaganza “Flash Gordon,” d...

From the Vault: Strange Ice, Part 2

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form. (originally...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Gargoyles

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 made-for-TV movie “Gargoyles,” starring Cornel Wilde, Jennifer Salt, Gr...

Mystery Cults, Part 1

27 Feb 2025

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: Count Orlok

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous villain from the 2024 film “Nosferatu,” directed by Rober...

STBYM Listener Mail: Translucent Black Capes

25 Feb 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 Green Slime

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1968’s “The Green Slime,” a surprisingly procedural sci-fi film fu...

From the Vault: Strange Ice, Part 1

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a handful of novel ice formations and how scientists believe they form. (or...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Viewing

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Panos Cosmatos’ “The Viewing,'' a delightfully psychotronic 2022 short f...

From the Vault: The Illusion of Control, Part 3

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with im...

The Monstrefact Redux: Aliens of the Planet of Doubt

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a fictional denizen of the planet Uranus, as brought to life in Stanley G. ...

From the Vault: The Illusion of Control, Part 2

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with im...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Blacula

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 horror film “Blacula” directed by William Crain and starring Wi...