Stuff To Blow Your Mind
Episodes
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Deerskin
Host Joe McCormick and guest JJ Pauseway discuss the 2019 French absurdist comedy *Deerskin*, directed by Quentin Dupieux.
From the Vault: Dinner with King Tut, with Sam Kean
Host Robert Lamb interviews author Sam Keane about his book *Dinner with King Tut*, which explores experimental archaeology.
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick analyze the 1953 classic *The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms*, discussing its Ray Harryhausen effects and Ray Bradbury origins.
The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 1
Smart Talks with IBM: Trust Needs Proof: Who Really Controls Your AI?
Malcolm Gladwell discusses digital sovereignty with IBM’s Ana Paula Assis and AXA’s Giovanni Daniello, exploring how businesses regain control over critical third-party systems.
Listener Mail: The Summer's Out of Reach
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick read listener emails discussing Don Henley’s “Boys of Summer,” Boards of Canada, and the heat death of the universe.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Uninvited (1988)
Hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick review the 1988 B-movie *Uninvited*, concluding their "Cat Week" with this tale of a mutant feline terrorizing a yacht.
From the Vault: Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan
Host Robert Lamb interviews author Tom Latham about his book *Lost Wonders*, which chronicles 11 species that went extinct in the 21st century.
Weirdhouse Cinema: In the Mouth of Madness
Hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss John Carpenter’s 1994 horror film *In the Mouth of Madness*, prompted by the recent passing of star Sam Neill.
Dog Days and Death Stars, Part 4
In the final episode of their "Dog Days and Death Stars" series, hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore folklore scholar Eleanor Long’s theory…
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Sphinx
Host Robert Lam explores how ancient Egypt influences Marvel Comics, citing characters like Apocalypse, Rama Tut, and the mutant wizard Sphinx.
Dog Days and Death Stars, Part 3
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the astronomical phenomenon of Sirius twinkling, explaining how atmospheric scintillation fueled ancient…
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Invitation to Hell (1984)
Hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick analyze Wes Craven’s 1984 made-for-TV horror film *Invitation to Hell*.
From the Vault: Vintage Egyptology, with Colleen Darnell
Host Robert Lamb interviews Egyptologist Dr.
Weirdhouse Cinema: Witchfinder General
Hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick analyze *Witchfinder General* as a key pillar of British folk horror, contrasting its grounded, historical brutality…
Dog Days and Death Stars, Part 2
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the origins of the "dog days of summer," linking the term to the star Sirius and ancient beliefs that its heat caused rabies in dogs.
The Monstrefact: The Yautja of Predator
Host Robert Lamb explores the Yapja, the extraterrestrial hunters from the Predator universe, focusing on why they target Earth during extreme heat waves.
Dog Days and Death Stars, Part 1
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the origins of "dog days of summer," revealing its link to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
Hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick review the 1977 Ray Harryhausen film *Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger*.
From the Vault: Food Storage Mad Science, Part 2
Host Joe McCormick is joined by Annie Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum from the podcast Savor to explore the "mad science" behind food storage mishaps.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Gate
Host Rob Lamb and guest David Streepy discuss the 1987 horror film The Gate, analyzing its plot, special effects, and cast.
Bananas on the Rotting Sea
Hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the maritime superstition that bananas bring bad luck on ships.
The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Cyber
Host Robert Lamb explores Marvel’s Cyber, a mutant with Adamantium skin and hallucinogenic claws, in this episode of The Monster Fact.
Listener Mail: The Crowned and Conquering Child
Hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick read listener emails discussing Boards of Canada’s new album, vintage nature books, and Gila monsters.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Horror Rises From the Tomb
From the Vault: Food Storage Mad Science, Part 1