Stuff To Blow Your Mind
Episodes
From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 2
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this c...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Dune (1984), Part 1
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the planet of Arrakis in their discussion of David Lynch’s wild 1984 ad...
Life in the Hypogean World, Part 2
07 Mar 2024
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 this ep...
The Monstrefact: The Hecatoncheires
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hecatoncheires or hundred-handed warriors of Greek mythology… See omnystudio.com...
Life in the Hypogean World, Part 1
05 Mar 2024
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 this ep...
Listener Mail: Trip the Light
04 Mar 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: Washing of the Waters, Part 1
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this c...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Head
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Seth Nicholas Johnson of Rusty Needle's Record Club joins Joe to discuss 1968's "Head" starring the Monkees and ...
A Delicacy from Realms of Insufferable Fetor
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum, hosts of the food podcast Savor, to discuss the mysteri...
The Monstrefact: Marvel's Puff Adder
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Puff Adder from the world of Marvel Comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
What’s Hidden Inside Planets, with Dr. Sabine Stanley
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with planetary scientist Sabine Stanley about her 2023 book, “What’s Hidden Inside Planets?”...
Listener Mail: Hasten Down the Wind
26 Feb 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 Gray Whale, Part 3
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and c...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Scanners
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the ultimate mind-blowing cinematic experience: David Cronenberg’s 1981 horror thr...
From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 2
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and c...
The Monstrefact Redux: Shad-Havar
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Shad-havar, the Persian unicorn with the fluted horn… (originally published 0...
From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 1
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and c...
Listener Mail: Piano Fighter
19 Feb 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: Because It Is My Heart, Part 2
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Robert and Joe in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind as they discuss heart removal rituals, supernatural concepts of the heart and t...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Flash Gordon (1980)
15 Feb 2024
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,” directed by M...
The Illusion of Control, Part 3
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implicatio...
Animalia Stupendium: The Deep Sea Anglerfish
14 Feb 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 Illusion of Control, Part 2
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implicatio...
Listener Mail: Learning to Flinch
12 Feb 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...
Because It Is My Heart, Part 1
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Robert and Joe in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind as they discuss heart removal rituals, supernatural concepts of the heart and t...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Tsui Hark's 1983 supernatural wuxia fantasy film “Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain,” ...
The Illusion of Control, Part 1
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implicatio...
The Monstrefact: Jade Rabbit
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the moon rabbit of East Asian and indigenous American folklore… See omnystudio.com/l...
Our Moon, with Rebecca Boyle
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, science journalist and author Rebecca Boyle discusses her new book “Our Moon: How Earth’s Celestial Co...
Listener Mail: Desperados Under the Eaves
05 Feb 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: Tea, Part 3
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and p...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Blacula
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 horror film “Blacula” directed by William Crain and starring William Marshall a...
Strange Ice, Part 2
01 Feb 2024
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 -- as well a...
Animalia Stupendium: The Mantis Shrimp
31 Jan 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...
Strange Ice, Part 1
30 Jan 2024
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. See omnyst...
Listener Mail: The Reflex
29 Jan 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: Tea, Part 2
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and p...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Magic Sword
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the filmography of Bert I. Gordon with his 1962 fantasy adventure “The Magic Sword,” s...
The Nature of the Diamond, Part 4
25 Jan 2024
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...
The Monstrefact: Ikuutayuuq, The One Who Drills
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous killer from Inuit traditions whose name translates to “One Who Drills.”...
The Nature of the Diamond, Part 3
23 Jan 2024
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...
Listener Mail: Planet Earth
22 Jan 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: Tea, Part 1
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and p...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Apple
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 sci-fi disco/rock musical odyssey that is “The Apple,” starring Catherine Mary ...
The Nature of the Diamond, Part 2
18 Jan 2024
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...
The Monstrefact: The Salamander
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mythical salamander… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nature of the Diamond, Part 1
16 Jan 2024
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...
Listener Mail: Hungry Like The Wolf
15 Jan 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: Horror Vacui, Part 4
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it r...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Gorgo
12 Jan 2024
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...
Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 3
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit cra...
The Artifact Redux: The Piñata
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the shrouded history of the piñata… (originally published 03/08/2023)See omnystudio.com...
Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 2
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit cra...
Listener Mail: Union of the Snake
08 Jan 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: Horror Vacui, Part 3
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it r...
Weirdhouse Cinema: A Bucket of Blood
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hideous and eloquent! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Seth Nicholas Johnson of Rusty Needle's Record Club returns to Weirdhouse Cinema to discus...
Give ‘Em Shell: The Glorious Hermit Crab, Part 1
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the world of crabs – specifically the industrious world of hermit cra...
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Swarm
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the supervillain Swarm from Marvel Comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 2
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it r...
From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 1
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nature abhors a vacuum… and so do we? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the subject of horror vacui as it r...
Weirdhouse Cinema: Gate II
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Canadian gateway to Hell opens once more! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, guest-host David Striepe of the Talkin' Tofu podcast returns to ch...
The Dawn of a Mindful Universe, with Marcelo Gleiser
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Templeton Award-winning author and theoretical physicist Marcelo Gleiser about his new b...
The Monstrefact Redux: The Four Guards of ‘Labyrinth’
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the four guards from the 1986 film ‘Labyrinth” and their paradoxical relati...
From the Vault: Humans Throwing Stuff
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Focusing on the human animal, Robert and Joe continue their discussion of throwing ability and ponder how throwing ability may have impacted everythin...
Dr. Anton Jessup's Holiday Seclusion
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Holiday edition of Listener Mail, Dr. Anton Jessup addresses his many Christmas enemies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 3
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever longed to play a game of catch with an octopus or a chimpanzee? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss animal...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this holiday edition of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1964’s Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Can Santa Claus teach the young of Mars ...
From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 2
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever longed to play a game of catch with an octopus or a chimpanzee? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss animal...
The Monstrefact Redux: The Hooden Horse of Kent
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Hoden or Hooden Horse of British winter ritual… (originally publi...
From the Vault: Animals Throwing Stuff, Part 1
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever longed to play a game of catch with an octopus or a chimpanzee? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss animal...
Listener Mail: Christmas at Tannhäuser Gate
18 Dec 2023
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 99% Invisible World, with Roman Mars
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Roman Mars, host of the podcast "99% Invisible" about design, podcasting and lif...
The Nutcracker
16 Dec 2023
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: Santa Claus (1959)
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1959 Mexican Christmas movie “Santa Claus,” also known as “Santa C...
The Monstrefact: Of Knots and Monsters
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the relationship between knots and monsters… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
The Rat King
12 Dec 2023
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 episode of Stuff to Blow Y...
Listener Mail: Crockett's Theme
11 Dec 2023
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 Origins of Games Workshop, with Sir Ian Livingstone
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Sir Ian Livingstone, co-founder of Games Workshop and co-author of the Fighting ...
Weirdhouse Cinema: I Come in Peace
08 Dec 2023
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 holiday e...
The Sunken Lands, Part 4
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history...
The Monstrefact Redux: Mumm-Ra
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Mumm-Ra the Ever Living…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Sunken Lands, Part 3
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history...
Listener Mail: Oh Mighty Krampus
04 Dec 2023
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: Goblet of Eggnog
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 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: RoboCop (1987)
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 sci-fi action classic “RoboCop,” a film as deeply satirical as i...
The Sunken Lands, Part 2
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history...
Smart Talks with IBM: Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer ...
The Sunken Lands, Part 1
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history...
Listener Mail: A Bird of Courage
27 Nov 2023
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: Of Ice and Men, with Fred Hogge
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author Fred Hogge about his new book “Of Ice and Men: How We’ve Used Cold to...
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Extra Terrestrial Visitors
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the wild world of Spanish b-movie cinema with Juan Piquer Simón’s “Extra T...
From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 2
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the most famous reptilian residents of the Galapagos archipelago, i...
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of DC Comics
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy the first four episodes concerning monsters from the DC universe: Killer Croc, Swa...
From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 1
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the most famous reptilian residents of the Galapagos archipelago, i...
Listener Mail: Earth's Gravity Wears You Out
20 Nov 2023
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: Play the Record Backwards, Part 2
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert is joined by Rusty Needle’s Record Club host Seth Nicholas Johnson for a discussion of va...
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Butterfly Murders
17 Nov 2023
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...
The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 2
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. See omnystudio.com/listen...
Smart Talks with IBM: Generative AI: Its Rise and Potential for Society
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In order to stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace, businesses need to adapt to the potential of generative AI. In this special live episo...
The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 1
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. See omnystudio.com/listen...