Stuff To Blow Your Mind
Episodes
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...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Beyond the Mind’s Eye
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe explore the mind-bending, non-narrative CGI acid trip that is 1992’s “Beyond the Mind’s Eye,”...
From the Vault: The Eltanin Antenna
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the alleged Eltanin Antenna and the natural-world explanation for the image. W...
Odds and Evens, Part 1
05 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 ...
Animalia Stupendium: Portuguese Man o’ War
04 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...
From the Vault: The Matter of Everything, with Suzie Sheehy
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with physicist Suzie Sheehy, author of "The Matter of Everything: How Curiosity, Physics...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Keepers
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the world of Russian cinema and also to… Middle Earth? Yes, let’s bask in the ...
From the Vault: The Colossus of Rhodes, with Michael Denis Higgins
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Michael Denis Higgins, Professor Emeritus of Earth Science at the Université du...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Legend
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Ridley Scott’s dark fairy tale “Legend,” starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara and Tim Curry.S...
Listener Mail: We Got Robots, We Got Cave Men
29 Aug 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: How open source can democratize AI
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, open-source models can further accelerate the pace of progress and help expand access to all. In this episode of S...
Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 3
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Medite...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Phase IV
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a solar conjunction allows all ant species to unite against their enemies? Find out as Rob and Joe discuss the delightfully weird 19...
From the Vault: Oil and Troubled Water, Part 2
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The interaction between oil and water has fascinated us since ancient times, and it has factored into practices as diverse as divination rituals and a...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Warriors
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe take a street gang odyssey across New York City with 1979’s “The Warriors.” See omnystudio.co...
Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 2
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Medite...
Alien: Romulus, a Monstrefact Mini-Review
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert shares his thoughts on the latest film in the “Alien” Franchise. This episode contains spoile...
Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Medite...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Split Second
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weirdhouse Cinema classic, Rob and Joe watch on as world’s grumpiest detective Rutger Hauer investigates a series of monstrous murders in th...
From the Vault: Oil and Troubled Water, Part 1
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The interaction between oil and water has fascinated us since ancient times, and it has factored into practices as diverse as divination rituals and a...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 2
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weirdhouse Cinema two-parter, Rob and Joe enter the arena to discuss the 1995 video game adaptation “Mortal Kombat,” directed by Paul W. S...
Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 2
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability...
The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 7 – The Xenomorph
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the perfect organism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Smart Talks with IBM: An AI advantage for the US Open
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As AI technology progresses, its impact on our daily lives—including how we consume our favorite sports— will grow alongside it. In this episode o...
Blood Squirting From the Lizard’s Eye, Part 1
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the curious biology of North America’s horned lizard – especially their ability...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the weird, wild world of Coffin Joe with the 1967 Brazilian horror film “This Night I...
From the Vault: Mud, Part 4
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this classic four-part Stuff to Blow Yo...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 1
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weirdhouse Cinema two-parter, Rob and Joe enter the arena to discuss the 1995 video game adaptation “Mortal Kombat,” directed by Paul W. S...
Listener Mail: The Neurons Have Fired
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 6 – The Facehugger
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the facehugger from the “Alien” universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
The Ninja, Part 4
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionag...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Beast With Five Fingers
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What has five fingers and is an absolute beast? A disembodied crawling hand, of course! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe disc...
From the Vault: Mud, Part 3
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this classic four-part Stuff to Blow Yo...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Shocking Dark
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the shameless 1989 “Aliens” knock-off “Shocking Dark,” directed by Bruno Mattei and ...
The Ninja, Part 3
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionag...
The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 5 – The Xenomorph Egg
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the xenomorph egg or ovomorph from the Alien universe… See omnystudio.com/listener f...
The Ninja, Part 2
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionag...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Child of Peach
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Taiwanese 80s cinema, this time with “Child of Peach.” It’s a fra...
From the Vault: Mud, Part 2
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this classic four-part Stuff to Blow Yo...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Hercules in the Haunted World
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the colorful filmography of Mario Bava for a rare peplum horror movie. It’s 1961’...
The Ninja, Part 1
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionag...
The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 4 - The Neomorph
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the deadly neomorphs of the “Alien” universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Hair on Fire, Part 2
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a ...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Clash of the Titans (1981)
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1981 Ray Harryhausen stop-motion epic “Clash of the Titans,” which also happ...
From the Vault: Mud, Part 1
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this classic four-part Stuff to Blow Yo...
Weirdhouse Cinema: It! The Terror from Beyond Space
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1958 space horror film “It! The Terror from Beyond Space,” considered one of several...
Hair on Fire, Part 1
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a ...
The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 3 – Trilobite & Deacon
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the so-called Trilobite and Deacon creatures from the “Alien” universe… See omny...
Smart Talks with IBM: RE-AIR - Transformations in AI: Why Foundation Models Are the Future
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research often reshape the design and utility of Al in both business and society. In this special rebro...
Sharks Don't Sink, with Jasmin Graham
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with shark scientist Jasmin Graham about her new book “Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a R...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Night of the Werewolf
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the world of Spanish horror with another Paul Naschy movie: 1981’s “Night of t...
From the Vault: The Machine Speaks
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long before such things were possible, our ancestors envisioned artificial heads that were capable of speech. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Devil Bat
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1940 American horror film “The Devil Bat,” starring Bela Lugosi and Suzanne Kaaren. ...
Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 2
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniabl...
The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 2 - The Black Goo
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the deadly alien pathogen Agent A0-3959X.91–15 from the “Alien” universe.See omny...
Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniabl...
Listener Mail: All Other Considerations Secondary
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
From the Vault: Creature with the Crystal Skin
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is dark inside the human body, but not every denizen of the animal kingdom is such a closed book. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Min...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Plan 9 from Outer Space
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe finally discuss a film that almost defies description: “Plan 9 From Outer Space.” Yes, i...
From the Vault: Do ants make traps?
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The trap is insidious. But of course it is. It was designed and executed… by ants? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, the ant wars continue...
The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 1 - The Engineers
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert kicks off a series devoted to the various creatures of the “Alien” universe with a look at th...
From the Vault: The Fountain, Too Fast for Shadows
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is a fountain in an urban environment so inviting and, at least to some extent, so calming? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Ro...
Listener Mail: Special Order 937
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
From the Vault: Hooves, Part 2
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. ...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Creature (1985)
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss William Malone’s 1985 “Alien” knock-off “Creature,” starring Stan Ivar, Wendy Scha...
Rise of the Cicadas, Part 4
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe explore the world of the periodical cicada, from their curious lifecycle to their mythological...
Smart Talks with IBM: AI & the Productivity Paradox
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a rapidly evolving world, we need to balance the fear surrounding AI and its role in the workplace with its potential to drive productivity growth....
Rise of the Cicadas, Part 3
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe explore the world of the periodical cicada, from their curious lifecycle to their mythological...
Listener Mail: Phaedra
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
From the Vault: Hooves, Part 1
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the form and evolution of the horse hoof, as well as related adaptations. ...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Dungeonmaster
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the glorious world of 80s Charles Band productions with 1984’s “The Dungeonmaster,” ...
Rise of the Cicadas, Part 2
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe explore the world of the periodical cicada, from their curious lifecycle to their mythological...
New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Smart Talks with IBM returns with a new season on Tuesday, June 25th. This season, we’re diving back into the world of artificial intelligence, but ...
The Monsterfact Omnibus: Marvel Monsters 2
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Swarm, Puff Adder, Man-Thing and Colossus from the Marvel Comics univer...
From the Vault: Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 4
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams...
Listener Mail: Atem
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
From the Vault: Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 3
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Neverending Story
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the 1984 fantasy film “The Neverending Story,” a generation-defining film b...
From the Vault: Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 2
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams...
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Star Trek
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses four different creatures from the Star Trek universe: the Andorians, th...
From the Vault: Dreamfall into the Dark, Part 1
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wonders and terrors of the dreaming mind do not always flee completely with the dawn. At certain times and places in history, it seems that dreams...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Seconds
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss John Frankenheimer's 1966 psychological horror film "Seconds," starring Rock Hudson,...
From the Vault: The Moons of Uranus, Part 3
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their multi-year mission to discuss the various moons of our solar system ...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Planet of the Vampires
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava's hypnotic 1965 sci-fi horror movie "Planet of the Vampires." It has all ...
From the Vault: The Moons of Uranus, Part 2
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their multi-year mission to discuss the various moons of our solar system ...
Animalia Stupendium Omnibus 1
05 Jun 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...
From the Vault: The Moons of Uranus, Part 1
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their multi-year mission to discuss the various moons of our solar system ...
Listener Mail: Zeit
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
The Remarkable Beaver, Part 2
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beavers are incredible creatures and significant ecosystem manipulators, but they’ve also been subject to various written and illustrative inaccurac...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Black Lizard (1968)
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Kinji Fukasaku’s weird 1968 super-criminal romp “Black Lizard,” starring Japanese drag...
Rise of the Cicadas, Part 1
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe explore the world of the periodical cicada, from their curious lifecycle to their mythological...
The Monstrefact: Marvel's Colossus
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Colossus, the metal-skinned mutant from Marvel’s X-men…See omnystudio.com/listener ...
From the Vault: Inner Cosmos, with David Eagleman
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, neuroscientist and author David Eagleman drops by the show to discuss his new podcast series “In...
Listener Mail: Blush Response
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
From the Vault: The Remarkable Beaver, Part 1
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beavers are incredible creatures and significant ecosystem manipulators, but they’ve also been subject to various written and illustrative inaccurac...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Evil Brain from Outer Space
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1966 sci-fi adventure film “Evil Brain from Outer Space,” an American release edited...
The Parrotfish, Part 2
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the weird and wonderful parrotfish: changers of sex, poopers of sand and – if the...
The Monstrefact: The Horta of Star Trek
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the alien Horta of the Star Trek universe, a silicon-based organism. See omnystudio.co...
The Parrotfish, Part 1
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the weird and wonderful parrotfish: changers of sex, poopers of sand and – if the...
Listener Mail: When Twilight Falls On NGC 891
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...