Stuff To Blow Your Mind
Episodes
Squirrels: The Return
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return to the world of squirrels and their curious carnivorous ways…See omnystudio.c...
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Vampires
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various vampires... (originally publi...
Listener Mail: The Hearth's Filthy Lesson
31 Dec 2024
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: House of Wax (1953)
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe continue their trio of 3-D films with the first color 3D feature film from a major American studio: ...
From the Vault: The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 2
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. (originally publis...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: RoboCop (1987)
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 sci-fi action classic “RoboCop,” a film as d...
From the Vault: The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 1
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. (originally publis...
The Monstrefact Omnibus: D&D Monsters
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of past Monstrefact episodes about various Dungeons and Dragons monsters...
From the Vault: Eggnog
24 Dec 2024
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: Santa Claus (1959)
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1959 Mexican Christmas movie “Santa Claus,” also known as &l...
From the Vault: The Ancient and Occult History of the “A Christmas Story” Leg Lamp
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 1983 holiday film “A Christmas Story” warned us of the dangers associated with BB guns, bar soap and frozen flag poles – but it ...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Blue Sunshine
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1977’s “Blue Sunshine,” directed by Jeff Lieberman and starring Zalman Kin...
The Hearth, Part 2
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into the powerful resonance of the fireplace and hearthstone in human culture, psycholo...
The Artifact: Head of an Ox on a Tree Trunk
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses one of the more curious items on display in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum&...
The Hearth, Part 1
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into the powerful resonance of the fireplace and hearthstone in human culture, psycholo...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Let Sleeping Corpses Lie
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1974 zombie movie “Let Sleeping Corpses Lie,” also known as “The Livin...
From the Vault: The Nutcracker
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The decorative holiday nutcracker has become a staple of holiday decor and it also constitutes a specialized tool, so in this Christmas themed inventi...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Rock'n Roll Wolf
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1976’s “Rock'n'Roll Wolf,” also known as “Mama.” It’s a ...
Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s special holiday episode, Rob and Joe once more turn their minds to Christmas trees – but not the ones you’ll find in livi...
Smart Talks with IBM: Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm...
Sacred Trees II: Lightning-Struck Wood and the Rowan
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 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 trees in E...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: I Come in Peace
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is a time for comfort and joy, sure, but it’s also a time for holiday-themed action films and drug-dealing space giants. In this classic h...
From the Vault: The Rat King
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The nightmare vision of black rats tangled by the tail continues to intrigue and revolt us, but what is its origin? In this classic episode of Stuff t...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Shogun Assassin
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 grindhouse mainstay “Shogun Assassin,” a western release compiled from the firs...
Extraordinary Universe, with Daniel Whiteson
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Daniel Whiteson, co-host of the new podcast "Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe" returns to the sho...
The Monstrefact: The Afanc
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous Afanc of Welsh tradition…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
STBYM Listener Mail: Tofurky Forever
03 Dec 2024
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: Danger: Diabolik
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the phantasmagorical world of Mario Bava with the stylish 1968 crime thriller “D...
From the Vault: The Sunken Lands, Part 4
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Phantasm
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the cinematic mausoleum to discuss the dreamlike terror of 1979’s “Phantasm...
From the Vault: The Sunken Lands, Part 3
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic...
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Chaos Daemons of Warhammer 40k
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy all four episodes concerning the chaos daemons of Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,...
From the Vault: The Sunken Lands, Part 2
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Butterfly Murders
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Hong Kong wuxia film “The Butterfly Murders,” directed by Tsui Hark. The film c...
From the Vault: The Sunken Lands, Part 1
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Reptilicus
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your drug bazooka! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the wild world of euro-kaiju films with the 1961/1962 Danish/...
Of Cockentrice and Cockatrice: A Monstrous Feast
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe prepare us for the holiday feasts ahead with a discussion of such monstrous dishes as the C...
The Monstrefact Redux: The Mummy
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the undead mummies of horror cinema and where they emerge from in modern Egypto...
Urohidrosis: A Case of the Urine Sweats
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss urohidrosis: the avian habit of urinating and/or defecating onto the scaly parts of...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Return to Oz
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the magical world of Oz – not the 1939 version, but the dark fantasy stylings...
From the Vault: The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses big questions, fears and possibilities concerning extraterrestrial life with astr...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Face Behind the Mask
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate Noirvember with a viewing of the 1941 Robert Florey crime film “The Face Behind the Mask...
Sacred Trees of the World
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the various sacred trees of the world, including the giant sequoias of Nort...
The Artifact: Roman Dodecahedrons
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the mysterious Roman dodecahedra… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Edge of Sentience, with Jonathan Birch
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Jonathan Birch about his new book “The Edge of Sentience: Risk and Precaution in Human...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Ship of Monsters
11 Nov 2024
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...
From the Vault: Where the Shadows Lie, Part 2
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of shadows. How do human conceptions of shadows factor into our...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Spirited Away
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 fantasy classic "Spirited Away."See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
The Siren: Talons and Song
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this monster-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a creature most dreadful to the mariners of old: the mythical siren....
The Monstrefact: The Ettin Ceremorph
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the ettin ceremorph, a monstrous creation of the mind flayers from the world of Dungeon...
Listener Mail: Halloween Hangover 2024
05 Nov 2024
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: Doctor of Doom
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss René Cardona’s 1963 luchadora film “Doctor of Doom,” full of mad science and ...
From the Vault: Where the Shadows Lie, Part 1
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of shadows. How do human conceptions of shadows factor into our...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Prince of Darkness
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1987 John Carpenter supernatural horror film "Prince of Darkness," starring Donald Pleas...
Grimoire of Horror, Volume 1
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Halloween, Robert and Joe take a seasonal tradition in a new direction with Grimoire of Horror, in which they’ll each present a horror short-st...
The Monstrefact: Monsters of the Cthulhu Mythos
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a few monsters of the Cthulhu mythos...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
The Hogs of Hell, Part 2
29 Oct 2024
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 Rewind: Horror Rises From the Tomb
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no keeping THIS occult power couple down! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, watch as Spanish horror icons Paul Naschy and Helga ...
From the Vault: Anthology of Horror, Volume 9
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, the Halloween tradition continues as Robert and Joe dive into the rich history of TV horror and sci-fi anthology shows to focus on STBYM topics t...
Weirdhouse Cinema: House of Usher (1960)
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the world of Corman/Poe features with 1960’s “House of Usher” starring a platinum-bl...
The Hogs of Hell, Part 1
24 Oct 2024
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...
Smart Talks with IBM: How AI Can Accelerate Cybersecurity
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Jason Kelley, GM, Strategic Partners and Ecosystems at IBM, and Kristy Friedrich...
Listener Mail: The Funk of Forty Thousand Years
22 Oct 2024
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 Masque of the Red Death
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the Red Death ravages the surrounding countryside, Prince Prospero and his followers celebrate darkness within their rainbow-hued castle. In this c...
From the Vault: The Necromantic Urge, Part 3
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the historic and psychological origins of necromancy: the ancient practice ...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: House by the Cemetery
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Lucio Fulci’s 1981 “The House by the Cemetery” -- a bloody and bonkers tale gu...
From the Vault: The Necromantic Urge, Part 2
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the historic and psychological origins of necromancy: the ancient practice ...
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Alien
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special omnibus episode of the Monstrefact, enjoy the entire eight-part series on the creatures of the "Alien" universe all in a single packag...
From the Vault: The Necromantic Urge, Part 1
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the historic and psychological origins of necromancy: the ancient practice ...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Psychomania
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can the British public possibly survive the ravages of youth biker gangs, unholy rites and frog-based necromancy? In this classic episode of Weird...
From the Vault: Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 2
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spooky cats are an iconic part of Halloween, so in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Kaibyō: the...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Son of Frankenstein
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the classic 1939 Universal horror picture “Son of Frankenstein,” starring Boris Karloff,...
The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 2
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the more noteworthy, fascinating and potentially terrifying gods and demon...
Smart Talks with IBM: Scaling AI With Purpose
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein speaks with Rebecca Finlay, CEO of Partnership on AI, about the importance of advancing AI in...
The Demons of Ancient Mesopotamia, Part 1
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the more noteworthy, fascinating and potentially terrifying gods and demon...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Bride of Frankenstein
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the amazingly weird and wonderful 1935 horror classic “The Bride of Frankenstein.”...
From the Vault: Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 1
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spooky cats are an iconic part of Halloween, so in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Kaibyō: the...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Horror Express
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe keep the terror train rolling down the tracks with a look at the 1972 sci-fi thriller "Horror Expres...
Trains of Terror, Part 2
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore a host of scary, train-related topics, from the Victorian “railway madness” pan...
The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 8 - The Offspring and Other Hybrids
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Offspring from “Alien: Romulus” and other xenomorph hybrids from the “Alien”...
Trains of Terror, Part 1
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore a host of scary, train-related topics, from the Victorian “railway madness” pan...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dracula A.D. 1972
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the late-franchise Hammer horror film “Dracula A.D. 1972,” in which Chrisopher L...
From the Vault: The Mind of Douglas Adams, with Kevin Jon Davies
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Kevin Jon Davies about his new book “The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Ad...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Absurd
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe kick off the Halloween season with the notorious low-budget 1981 Italian slasher film “Absurd,” ...
Listener Mail: Here Comes Halloween
26 Sep 2024
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.
Smart Talks with IBM: The power of Granite in business
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the scale of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, open technology like many of IBM’s Granite models are helping enhance transparency in A...
The Universe in 100 Colors, with Tyler Thrasher
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with artist and author Tyler Thrasher about the new book “The Universe in 100 Colors: Weird...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Time After Time
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1979’s “Time After Time,” in which Jack the Ripper steals H.G. Wells’ time m...
From the Vault: Dendera Lights and Ancient Egyptian Pseudohistory
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In recent vault episodes of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discussed low-resolution images that have provoked paranormal and fringe explanati...
Weirdhouse Cinema: It Conquered the World
20 Sep 2024
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...
The 2024 Ig Nobels, Part 2
19 Sep 2024
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...
Animalia Stupendium: Moles
18 Sep 2024
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 2024 Ig Nobels, Part 1
17 Sep 2024
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: Shock Waves
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe complete their trilogy of 70s Florida Movies with 1977’s “Shock Waves,” featuring Pete...
From the Vault: Another Enigmatic Underwater Image
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last vault episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discussed the so-called Eltanin Antenna and how it is at once an identified image...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Labyrinth
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe enter the magical world of Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy musical “Labyrinth,” starring David Bowie...
Odds and Evens, Part 3
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 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, our art ...
Smart Talks with IBM: Education in the Age of AI
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The role of AI in the classroom is evolving rapidly. When students and teachers embrace this technology, it has the ability to democratize access to e...
Odds and Evens, Part 2
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 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, our art ...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Freejack
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The bonejackers thought they could jack Alex Furlong, but now he's gone freejack in the future of 2009. Yep, in this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cin...