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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 · 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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Saturday · 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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Friday · 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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Thursday · 46 min
Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 2
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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Wednesday · 5 min
The Monstrefact: The Mercurians of Marvel Comics
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses some of the Marvel Comics creatures associated with the planet Mercury... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 25 · 54 min
The Photo Ark, with Joel Sartore
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with award-winning nature photographer Joel Sartore about The Photo Ark, nature photography and conservation. PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, PHOTO ARK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 24 · 1 hr 36 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Empire of the Dark
In this clasic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe delve into the low-budget 1991 horror odyssey “Empire of the Dark,” starring Steve Barkett and Richard Harrison. When the gateway to Hell opens in Northern California, only Richard Flynn can harrow Hell itself to save his ex and stop an immortal cult. (originally published 8/29/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 22 · 1 hr 1 min
From the Vault: Folkloric Cats of the British Isles
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the magical and folkloric cats of the British Isles, including Scotland's cat-sith and the Grimalkin. (originally published 8/5/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 21 · 2 hr 5 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Mortal Kombat Annihilation
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe accept the challenge of 1997's "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation,” starring Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, Brian Thompson, Sandra Hess and James Remar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 20 · 55 min
Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 1
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 19 · 4 min
The Monstrefact: Ogres
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses ogres… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 18 · 50 min
STBYM Listener Mail: Stone Foxes
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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August 17 · 1 hr 35 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Quatermass and the Pit
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 sci-fi horror film “Quatermass and the Pit” starring James Donald, Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley and Julian Glover. (originally published 8/22/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 15 · 1 hr 4 min
From the Vault: Saint Swithin's Revenge
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the legendary saint whose feast day is July 15, the folkloric weather prophecies associated with the day and what modern meteorology has to say about it. (originally published 8/12/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 14 · 1 hr 38 min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Adam and Eve (1983)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1983 Italian romantic fantasy film “Adam and Eve,” starring Mark Gregory and Andrea Goldman. This 100 percent Biblically accurate film recounts the creation of the first human beings, their ejection from Eden and subsequent encounters with pteranodons and cavemen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 13 · 1 hr 6 min
The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 4
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 12 · 8 min
Animalia Stupendium Revisited: The Giant Clam
Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will consider the giant clam! (originally published 8/20/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 11 · 1 hr 1 min
The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 3
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 10 · 1 hr 45 min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1971 fantasy musical "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," directed by Mel Stuart, written by Roald Dahl and starring Gene Wilder. (originally published 8/15/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 8 · 34 min
From the Vault: The Extreme Maneuverability of Hummingbirds, with Roslyn Dakin
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Carleton University’s Roslyn Dakin about a new study into the biology and physics of high-stakes hummingbird flight. (originally published 6/26/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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