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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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Yesterday · 55 min
From the Vault: The Wallace Line, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the faunal boundary line between Asia and Australia known as the Wallace Line and the British naturalist it was named for, Alfred Russel Wallace. (originally published 8/19/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Friday · 1 hr 54 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Of Unknown Origin
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 Canadian rat thriller “Of Unknown Origin,” directed by George P. Cosmatos and starring Peter Weller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thursday · 38 min
The Venom Lab, with Mark Mandica
In this special episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert sits down with Mark Mandica inside the the Amphibian Foundation's brand new Venom Lab to discuss the science of reptile venom. Full video of the interview available on Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 4 min
The Monstrefact: The Kratt
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Kratt from Estonian folklore… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 56 min
STBYM Listener Mail: The Dog Days are Over
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.
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Monday · 1 hr 32 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Boxer's Omen
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into the grisly black sorcery and mind-bending Buddhist magic in the legendary Shaw Brothers film “The Boxer’s Omen,” directed by Kuei Chih-Hung. (orignally published 9/19/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 12 · 1 hr 6 min
From the Vault: Transporters and Consciousness in Star Trek
In this classic Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss teleportation in the Star Trek universe and the questions it raises about human identity and consciousness. (originally published 9/11/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 11 · 1 hr 33 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Star Trek - First Contact
In this special Star Trek Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe are off to see the Borg Queen in 1996's "Star Trek: First Contact,” directed by Jonathan Frakes and also starring Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, LaVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Alfre Woodard, James Cromwell and Alice Krige. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 10 · 1 hr 11 min
Star Trek Week: The Borg, Part 2
In this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the culture and technology of the enigmatic Borg. Resistance is futile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 9 · 5 min
The Artifact: The Klingon Bat'leth
In this episode of The Artifact, Robert discusses the famous Klingon Bat'leth weapon from the Star Trek universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 8 · 1 hr 14 min
Star Trek Week: The Borg, Part 1
In this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the culture and technology of the enigmatic Borg. Resistance is futile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 7 · 1 hr 34 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Wrath of Khan
In this this classic Star Trek Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." (originally published 9/12/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 5 · 1 hr 5 min
From the Vault: The Salt Vampires of Star Trek
In this classic Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the salt vampires of M-113 from “Star Trek: The Original Series.” (originally published 9/9/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 4 · 1 hr 44 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Warriors of the Year 2072
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 dystopian death-sport film "Warriors of the Year 2072," directed by Lucio Fulci and starring Jared Martin and Fred Williamson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 3 · 59 min
Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 4
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology and sci-fi of Earth’s smallest sibling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 2 · 4 min
The Monstrefact: The Hollow of Scavenger's Reign
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the alien creature known as the Hollow on the series “Scavenger’s Reign.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 1 · 53 min
Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 3
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology and sci-fi of Earth’s smallest sibling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 31 · 1 hr 39 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Time Machine (1960)
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1960 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine,” starring Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux. Prepare for Morlock mania! (originally published 9/5/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 29 · 53 min
From the Vault: Cats of Cyprus
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the oldest known evidence of domesticated cats on the isle of Cyprus, as well as tales of St. Nicholas of the Cats, also associated with the island. (originally published 8/7/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 28 · 1 hr 22 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: In the Dust of the Stars
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1976 East German space opera “In the Dust of the Stars,” directed by Gottfried Kolditz. Half Eastern Bloc Star Trek and half Eurodisco fever dream, it’s sure to dance its way into your heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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