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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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Atlanta, GA

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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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@blowthemind

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English

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Episodes
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dark City, Part 2

11/14/2025
In this two-part Weirdhouse Cinema exploration, Rob and Joe dive into Noirvember with 1998’s “Dark City,” directed by Alex Proyas and starring Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, and Ian Richardson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:13:59

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Sacred Daggers, Part 3

11/12/2025
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of sacred, sacrificial and novel daggers from various cultures and traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:59

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Animalia Stupendium: The Musk Deer

11/12/2025
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 mighty musk deer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:00

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Sacred Daggers, Part 2

11/11/2025
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of sacred, sacrificial and novel daggers from various cultures and traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:00

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Face Behind the Mask

11/10/2025
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate Noirvember with a viewing of the 1941 Robert Florey crime film “The Face Behind the Mask,” starring the legendary Peter Lorre. (originally published 11/15/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:19:50

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From the Vault: The Siren

11/8/2025
In this classic, monster-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a creature most dreadful to the mariners of old: the mythical siren. (originally published 11/7/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:36

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dark City, Part 1

11/7/2025
In this two-part Weirdhouse Cinema exploration, Rob and Joe dive into Noirvember with 1998’s “Dark City,” directed by Alex Proyas and starring Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, and Ian Richardson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:14:48

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Sacred Daggers, Part 1

11/6/2025
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of sacred, sacrificial and novel daggers from various cultures and traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:59

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The Monstrefact: The Beast, from "Over the Garden Wall"

11/5/2025
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the enigmatic Beast from Cartoon Network’s 2014 animated series “Over the Garden Wall.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:06:05

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Listener Mail: Galloping Cadavers

11/4/2025
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.

Duration:00:50:56

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Spirited Away

11/3/2025
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 fantasy classic "Spirited Away." (originally published 11/8/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:23:26

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Introducing: Health Stuff

11/2/2025
Hi, Stuff To Blow Your Mind listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Health Stuff! Health Stuff: On Health Stuff, hosts Dr. Priyanka Wali and comedian Hari Kondabolu tackle all the health questions that keep you up at night with hilarity and humanity. Together they demystify the flashy trends, and keep you informed on the latest research. You can rely on Health Stuff to bring you real, uninhibited, and thoughtful health talk of the highest caliber, and a healthy dose of humor. Listen to Health Stuff on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:21

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From the Vault: The Hogs of Hell, Part 2

11/1/2025
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various demonic and godly hogs from global traditions, as well as one particular real-life hell pig that emerges from the fossil record. (Part 2 of 2) (originally published 10/29/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:26

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Weirdhouse Cinema: City of the Living Dead

10/31/2025
In this special Halloween episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1980 supernatural zombie film “City of the Living Dead,” directed by the legendary Lucio Fucli, scored by Fabio Frizzi and starring Christopher George and Catriona MacColl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:47:24

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Grimoire of Horror, Volume 2

10/30/2025
Robert and Joe return with a second installment of Grimoire of Horror, in which they’ll each present a horror short-story of note and discuss its connections to science and culture at large. In this volume, they discuss “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream’ by Harlan Ellison and "The Crevasse" by Nathan Ballingrud and Dale Bailey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:27:01

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Smart Talks with IBM: IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum

10/29/2025
Malcolm Gladwell sits down with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna in a special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM. They discuss the groundbreaking potential of quantum computing, the transformative impact of AI on business, and how Krishna’s visionary predictions from the 90s continue to guide IBM’s innovations. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. Visit us at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:53:07

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The Bone Collectors, Part 2

10/28/2025
In this twice-damned duology from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss creatures of the natural world that collect bones... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:26

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Prince of Darkness

10/27/2025
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1987 John Carpenter supernatural horror film "Prince of Darkness," starring Donald Pleasence, Victor Wong, Jameson Parker and Lisa Blount. (originally published 11/1/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:33:53

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From the Vault: The Hogs of Hell, Part 1

10/25/2025
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various demonic and godly hogs from global traditions, as well as one particular real-life hell pig that emerges from the fossil record. (Part 1 of 2) (originally published 10/24/2024) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:14

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Black Sunday (1960)

10/24/2025
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava’s “Black Sunday," a blood-chilling tale of witchcraft, punishment and revenge from beyond the grave, starring Barbara Steele and John Richardson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:42:52