Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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The 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes, Part 2
In this second installment covering the 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes, hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss the Medicine Prize for aerodynamic…
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Silent Era Double Feature
Hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the silent film era through a double feature of obscure 1920s shorts.
From the Vault: Jaws of the Giant Clam
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the biology of the giant clam, highlighting its symbiotic relationship with algae and filter-feeding habits.
Weirdhouse Cinema: Backrooms (2026)
Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss the 2026 horror film *Backrooms*, directed by Kane Parsons, analyzing its origins in creepypasta and its exploration of liminal spaces.
The 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes, Part 1
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss recent Ig Nobel Prize winners, beginning with "necroprinting," a technique that uses dead mosquito…
Smart Talks with IBM: The $5 Billion Effort to help Secure the World’s Shared Software
Malcolm Gladwell explores IBM and Red Hat’s $5 billion Project Lightwell, a massive initiative to secure open source software against AI-driven threats.
‘The Omnivore's Dilemma’ at 20, with Michael Pollan
Robert Lamb interviews Michael Pollan to mark the 20th anniversary of *The Omnivore's Dilemma* and discuss his new book, *A World Appears*.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Frogs
In this episode of Weird House Cinema, hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss the 1972 Florida-set horror film *Frogs*, starring a young, mustache-less Sam Elliott.
From the Vault: Grimoire of Horror, Volume 2
In this Halloween episode of *Stuff To Blow Your Mind*, hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss two contrasting horror short stories.
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Monster Club
Weird House reviews 1981’s *The Monster Club*, a horror anthology directed by Roy Ward Baker and starring Vincent Price and John Carradine.
Grimoire of Horror, Volume 3
In this episode of Stuff To Blow Your Mind, hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss two short horror stories for their Grimoire of Horror series.
The Artifact: The Devil's Country
Host Robert Lamb explores the "Devil's Country," a haunted mosaic room from Clive Barker's novel *Cold Heart Canyon*, which serves as a gateway to a hellish realm.
Theseus and the Slashers from Hell
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the Greek myth of Theseus’s six labors, reimagining the ancient bandits as "slashers from hell" akin to horror movie villains.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: City of the Living Dead
In this Halloween special of Weird House Cinema, hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss Lucio Fulci’s 1980 supernatural horror film, City of the Living Dead.
From the Vault: It Lurks in the Mine Shaft, Part 2
In this vault episode, hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick continue their exploration of mining folklore by examining the German kobold, the…
Weirdhouse Cinema: Ghosthouse
This episode of Weird House Cinema analyzes the 1988 Italo-horror film Ghost House, directed by Umberto Lenzi and produced by Joe D'Amato.
The Creature With No Face
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the concept of faceless entities, analyzing the human face as a primary tool for identity, communication, and morality.
The Monstrefact: Sableye and the Hopkinsville Goblins
Host Robert Lamb explores the Pokémon Sableye, linking its goblin-like design to the 1955 Hopkinsville Goblins UFO incident.
Lost Graves and Lost Bones, with Sam Kean
Author Sam Keen returns to discuss his new book, The Museum of Lost Things, exploring the mysteries of undiscovered royal tombs and vanished artifacts.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Black Sunday (1960)
Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick analyze Mario Bava’s 1960 gothic horror masterpiece, Black Sunday, praising its stunning black-and-white cinematography and Barbara Steele’s dual role as a vengeful witch.
From the Vault: It Lurks in the Mine Shaft, Part 1
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the folklore of mining, focusing on supernatural entities like the Red Cap, Blue Cap, and Tommyknocker.
Weirdhouse Cinema: Evil of Dracula
Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss 1974’s Evil of Dracula, a Japanese Hammer-style horror film from Toho’s Bloodthirsty Trilogy.
Haunted Houses of the Ancient World, Part 2
This episode explores ancient Greco-Roman haunted house narratives, analyzing Plautus’s farce *Mostellaria* and Lucian’s *The Lover of Lies*.
The Artifact: The Tarot Deck
This episode explores the surprising history of tarot cards, revealing they originated as 15th-century European trick-taking game decks rather than mystical tools.
Haunted Houses of the Ancient World, Part 1
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the origins of haunted house stories, analyzing ancient Greek and Roman accounts alongside modern media.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss 1943’s Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, analyzing its status as the first major monster crossover film.
From the Vault: Ancient Egyptian Curses, Part 2
This episode continues the series on ancient Egyptian curses, exploring "reader-directed" threats that punish those who access the text, such as the Coptic Papyrus Lichachev.
Weirdhouse Cinema: Messiah of Evil
In this episode of Weird House Cinema, hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick analyze the cult classic horror film Messiah of Evil, a surreal 1973 movie by Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck.
Spooky Rivers, with Geo Rutherford
Host Robert Lamb interviews author and illustrator Gio Rutherford about her new book, *Spooky Rivers*, and her "Spooky Lake Month" initiative.
The Artifact: Edison's Creepy Phonograph Doll
Host Robert Lamb explores Thomas Edison's 1889 singing phonograph doll, a precursor to modern horror tropes like Chucky.
The Scarecrow, Part 3
This final installment of the Halloween series explores the history of the scarecrow in cinema, tracing its evolution from the friendly Oz character to a staple of horror.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss the 1988 horror-comedy *Killer Clowns from Outer Space*, praising its commitment to the bit and convincing practical effects by the Kyoto Brothers.
From the Vault: Ancient Egyptian Curses, Part 1
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore ancient Egyptian magic, distinguishing between the creative force of heka and effective spells known as aku.
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Mummy (1932)
Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss the 1932 Universal film *The Mummy*, analyzing its status as the third major Universal monster movie.
The Scarecrow, Part 2
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick continue their October scarecrow series by examining the practical efficacy of bird deterrents, noting that…
The Monstrefact Redux: He Who Walks Behind the Rows
Host Robert Lamb explores the mythological roots of Stephen King’s “Children of the Corn,” connecting its green deity to European folklore.
The Scarecrow, Part 1
Hosts Joe McCormick and Rob kick off their October horror series with a deep dive into scarecrows, beginning with a retelling of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1852 tale "Feathertop.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Alucarda
In this episode of Weird House Cinema, hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick analyze the 1977 Mexican cult classic Alucarda, directed by Juan López Moctezuma.
From the Vault: The Devil You Know, Part 2
This episode explores ambiguity aversion, distinguishing it from risk aversion and examining how humans prefer known probabilities over unknown ones.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 2
Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick continue their analysis of the 1995 film *Mortal Kombat*, focusing on its plot and character dynamics.
From the Vault: The Devil You Know, Part 1
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore ambiguity aversion, the psychological preference for known risks over unknown ones, using Daniel…
The Monstrefact Omnibus: Jim Henson Roundup
This omnibus Monster Fact episode explores Jim Henson’s Labyrinth and Dark Crystal creatures, starting with the Four Guards’ logic puzzle and the Fieries’ dismemberment abilities.
From the Vault: The Wallace Line, Part 2
This episode explores the Wallace Line, a biogeographic boundary in the Malay Archipelago, and its complex history of scientific revision.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 1
Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick revisit the 1995 film Mortal Kombat, analyzing its adaptation of the iconic video game franchise.
From the Vault: The Wallace Line, Part 1
This vault episode explores the Wallace Line, a biogeographical boundary separating Asian and Australian fauna in the Indonesian archipelago.
Weirdhouse Cinema: Of Unknown Origin
Weird House Cinema hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick analyze the 1983 horror film Of Unknown Origin, directed by George P.
The Venom Lab, with Mark Mandica
Host Robert Lamb visits the new headquarters of the Amphibian Foundation in Decatur, Georgia, to tour their specialized venom lab with Executive Director Mark Bendica.
The Monstrefact: The Kratt
Host Robert Lamb explores the Kratt, a Baltic household spirit that grants wealth by stealing from neighbors in exchange for a blood pact and the owner's soul.
STBYM Listener Mail: The Dog Days are Over
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick read listener emails covering a wide range of topics, including science fiction references to Mercury, the…
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Boxer's Omen
Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick analyze the 1983 Shaw Brothers film The Boxer's Omen, a chaotic blend of martial arts and black magic.