Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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...

From the Vault: The Illusion of Control, Part 1

15 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: The Hunger

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 goth LGBTQ vampire horror film “The Hunger,&rdq...

The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 3

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about its volcan...

The Artifact: Claude Glass

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Claude Glass, a black mirror for viewing landscapes during the 19th century&hellip...

The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 2

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about its volcan...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Dunwich Horror

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Weirdhouse Cinema rewind is a love story, as well as a hippie necronomicon extravaganza. Join Rob and Joe as they crack open 1970’s &ldq...

From the Vault: The Nature of the Diamond, Part 4

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a pote...

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Brainiac

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1962 Mexican monster movie “The Brainiac,” directed by Chano Urueta and star...

The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 1

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about its volcan...

The Monstrefact: The Crimson Mist of Dungeons and Dragons

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Crimson Mist entity from the world of Dungeons and Dragons, as well as its folk...

The Invention of Cotton Candy, Part 2

04 Feb 2025

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: Creature with the Atom Brain

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is he acting so strange? Do you think he's one of them? In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe experience 1955's "Creature with...

From the Vault: The Nature of the Diamond, Part 3

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a pote...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dracula (1931)

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the iconic 1931 Universal Pictures adaptation of “Dracula,” directed by Tod Brow...

The Invention of Cotton Candy, Part 1

30 Jan 2025

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&...

Smart Talks with IBM: How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Ric Lewis, IBM’s Senior Vice President of Infrastructure.  They discu...

Listener Mail: The Memory of Trees

28 Jan 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: A Chinese Ghost Story

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1987 Hong Kong supernatural romance comedy “A Chinese Ghost Story,” ...

From the Vault: The Nature of the Diamond, Part 2

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a pote...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Footprints on the Moon

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tap into the January Giallo spirit of things with 1975’s “Footprints on the Moon,”...

Pretend Play, Part 5

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (part 5...

The Monstrefact: Thiuime, the Black Squirrel

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Thiuime, the goddess of war of the Tabasco people of southeast Mexico…See om...

Pretend Play, Part 4

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (part 4...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1965 cult classic crime thriller “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” dir...

Introducing: TechStuff Trailer

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, Stuff To Blow Your Mind listeners! iHeartPodcasts has a new and improved hit franchise, TechStuff, hosted by Karah Preiss and OZ! TechStuff is the...

From the Vault: The Nature of the Diamond, Part 1

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a pote...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Hunchback of the Morgue

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the filmography of Spanish horror icon Paul Naschy with the 1973 thriller “Hunchback...

Pretend Play, Part 3

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness.See omny...

The Monstrefact: Hortus the Rotting Mermaid

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mermaid Hortus as described and illustrated in the book “Dr. C. Lillefisk...

From the Vault: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 3

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world o...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Thing from Another World

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” there was Howard Hawks’ “The Thing From Another World,” the first adaptation ...

From the Vault: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 2

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world o...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Santo vs. the Martian Invasion

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of lucha libre with the 1967 Mexican science fiction film “Santo vs. ...

Pretend Play, Part 2: Theory of Mind and Imaginary Friends

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness.See omny...

The Monstrefact: He Who Walks Behind the Rows

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the the sinister entity from Stephen King’s 1977 short story “Children ...

Pretend Play, Part 1

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness.See omny...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the absurd sci-fi fantasy film “Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy,” a 1981 Yugosla...

From the Vault: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 1

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world o...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Innerspace

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, guest-host David Striepe of the Talkin' Tofu podcast returns to chat with Rob about the 1987 miniaturization fil...

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...