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Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.

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Listener Mail: This Page Intentionally Left Blank 13.03.2023 18:34

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From the Vault: The Three-Pupiled Eye, Part 1 11.03.2023 42:38

From heroes to sages to destructive monsters, various figures in Irish mythology are described as possessing eyes of seven or three pupils (or irises). We also see discussion of such marvelous eyes in Chinese traditions and in the writings of Pliny and Ovid. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigma of the triple eye. (originally published 03/29/2022) See omnys...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Clash of the Titans (1981) 10.03.2023 1:23:32

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1981 Ray Harryhausen stop-motion epic “Clash of the Titans,” which also happens to star a bunch of notable human actors as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gray Whale, Part 3 09.03.2023 45:28

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. (part 3 of 3) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Artifact: The Piñata 08.03.2023 4:38

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the shrouded history of the piñata… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gray Whale, Part 2 07.03.2023 46:23

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Mail: A Still More Glorious Dawn 06.03.2023 26:51

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From the Vault: Finn McCool, Part 2 04.03.2023 42:11

The Irish mythological hero Finn MacCool is known for many exploits, from the slaying of a great fire monster to the creation of Giant's Causeway. However, he’s also known for his magical thumb, which he could suck on to gain knowledge. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe consider the thumb of knowledge and its relations to other myths and even a little bit of science. (orig...

Weirdhouse Cinema: Doctor of Doom 04.03.2023 1:40:46

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss René Cardona’s 1963 luchadora film “Doctor of Doom,” full of mad science and a sprinkling of lucha action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gray Whale, Part 1 02.03.2023 1:05:59

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocity by the American whalers who hunted it in the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Monstrefact: Shad-Havar 01.03.2023 4:10

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Shad-havar, the Persian unicorn with the fluted horn… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Finn McCool, Part 1 28.02.2023 39:00

Listener Mail: Fields of Ancient Void 27.02.2023 22:48

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From the Vault: Thirst, Part 3 25.02.2023 41:38

What is thirst? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the biological, cultural and mythological answers to this broad question. (originally published 02/08/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire 24.02.2023 1:21:12

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the greatest vampire snooker movie of all time. Yes, it's Alan Clarke's 1985 rock musical "Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire." (originally published 02/25/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Thirst, Part 2 23.02.2023 46:53

What is thirst? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the biological, cultural and mythological answers to this broad question. (originally published 02/03/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Artifact Redux: Rotten Brooms Bleeding Black Blood 22.02.2023 4:44

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses connections between rotting wood and the supernatural… (originally published 01/26/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Thirst, Part 1 21.02.2023 49:28

What is thirst? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the biological, cultural and mythological answers to this broad question. (originally published 02/01/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Mail: Don't Throw the House Out the Window 20.02.2023 23:05

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From the Vault: The Seven Day Week, Part 3 18.02.2023 46:34

Our modern world is bound to the seven day week, but why is this the case? Is there anything in the cosmos or the inner workings of the human body that dictate this arrangement? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the history and invention of the seven day week. (originally published 03/10/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weirdhouse Cinema: All Monsters Attack 17.02.2023 1:07:44

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1969 Godzilla movie “All Monsters Attack,” which also centers around the friendship between Godzilla’s son Minilla and latchkey kid Ichiro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because It Is My Heart, Part 2 16.02.2023 46:44

Happy Valentine's Day! Join Robert and Joe in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind as they discuss heart removal rituals, supernatural concepts of the heart and the European tradition of heart burial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smart Talks With IBM: 355 Days in Space: Finding Meaning with Astronaut Mark Vande Hei 15.02.2023 32:10

After a historic 355 days in orbit, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned to Earth on March 30, 2022, breaking the record for the longest single spaceflight by an American. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Mark Vande Hei discuss conducting experiments in space, the impact of extended spaceflight on humans, and the spiciness of space chili peppers. This is a paid adver...

Because It Is My Heart, Part 1 14.02.2023 39:51

Listener Mail: Animals Strike Curious Poses 13.02.2023 20:06

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