Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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...

Listener Mail: Now Available in Candle Format

13 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 1

11 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: Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy

10 Nov 2023

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 Yugoslav-Czech ...

The Headless Men, Part 2

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss headless beings in myth, legend and the bestiaries of antiquity. What is it about a...

The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of Marvel Comics

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy the first five episodes concerning monsters from the Marvel Comics universe: Marve...

The Headless Men, Part 1

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss headless beings in myth, legend and the bestiaries of antiquity. What is it about a...

Listener Mail: Cats, Dogs and Stoneground

06 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: The Invention of the Gimbal

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the ancient origins of the gimbal, its connections to Chin...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Critters

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1986 sci-fi creature feature “Critters,” starring Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy...

The Search For Alien Life, with Astrophysicist Adam Frank

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses big questions, fears and possibilities concerning extraterrestrial life with astrophysici...

Monstrefact Redux: Sleipnir, the Eight-Legged Horse

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Sleipnir, the mythical stead of the Norse god Odin. (originally published 06/07/2023) ...

Anthology of Horror, Volume 9

31 Oct 2023

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...

Dr. Anton Jessup's Halloween Spectacular

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anton Jessup takes a break from his experiments to read some of the listener and viewer mail that has accumulated in the university basement, but ...

From the Vault: Elfshot, Part 2

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

These lands are old and the elves who lived before us still watch and wait. Cross them, and you may feel the prick of their arrow. You’ll find no wo...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Dracula A.D. 1972

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the late-franchise Hammer horror film “Dracula A.D. 1972,” in which Chrisopher Lee’s v...

Where the Shadows Lie, Part 2

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this 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 literat...

The Monstrefact: The Mummy

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the undead mummies of horror cinema and where they emerge from in modern Egyptomania…...

Where the Shadows Lie, Part 1

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this 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 literat...

Listener Mail: Silver'd in the Moon's Eclipse

23 Oct 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: Elfshot, Part 1

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

These lands are old and the elves who lived before us still watch and wait. Cross them, and you may feel the prick of their arrow. You’ll find no wo...

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Bride of Frankenstein

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the amazingly weird and wonderful 1935 horror classic “The Bride of Frankenstein.” Has t...

Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 2

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spooky cats are an iconic part of Halloween iconography, so in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Kaibyō:...

Smart Talks with IBM: Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance

18 Oct 2023

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...

Kaibyō: The Strange Cats of Japan, Part 1

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spooky cats are an iconic part of Halloween iconography, so in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Kaibyō:...

Listener Mail: Scale of Dragon, Tooth of Wolf

16 Oct 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: Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 3

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and...

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Return of the Blind Dead

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the stand-alone, second installment of Spanish director Amando de Ossorio’s “Bli...

From the Vault: Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 2

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and...

The Artifact Redux: Krueger's Claw

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses Freddy Kreuger’s infamous claw weapon and how it compares to the actual use of b...

From the Vault: Oh Goat, You Devil - Part 1

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever actually been around a goat, you probably wouldn’t confuse it for the ultimate evil spirit. And yet, goats have various demonic and...

Listener Mail: Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog

09 Oct 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 Cattle Mutilation Panic of the 1970s

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Strange lights and black helicopters in the night. Cattle found dead with blood or organs seemingly removed from strange incisions. Alien visitors in ...

Weirdhouse Cinema: TerrorVision

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe tune their satellite dish to 1986 and discuss the outrageous sci-fi horror camp-fest that is Ted Nic...

The Necromantic Urge, Part 3

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year again. Join Robert and Joe as Stuff to Blow Your Mind descends into the Halloween season. In this episode, explore the histor...

The Monstrefact: Rawhead Rex and Kin

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Clive Barker’s Rawhead Rex and various related creatures and spirits fr...

Smart Talks with IBM: Hugging Face and watsonx: Why Open Source Is the Future of AI in Business

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Open-source innovation is the future of AI. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford discuss the open-source AI com...

The Necromantic Urge, Part 2

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year again. Join Robert and Joe as Stuff to Blow Your Mind descends into the Halloween season. In this episode, explore the histor...

Listener Mail: Round About The Cauldron Go

02 Oct 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...

The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft, with Brian Hoggard

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert discusses witch bottles and other forms of counter-witchcraft of olden days with Brian Hogg...