Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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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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Dec 16, 2023 • 36min
From the Vault: The 99% Invisible World, with Roman Mars
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Roman Mars, host of the podcast "99% Invisible" about design, podcasting and life in the created world. Plus, they discuss the 2020 book “The 99% Invisible City” by Mars and his co-author Kurt Kohlstedt. (originally published 01/31/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2023 • 46min
The Nutcracker
The decorative holiday nutcracker has become a staple of holiday decor and it also constitutes a specialized tool, so in this Christmas themed invention episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the gadget’s European history, its analogs in other cultures and the general history of humans and other animals cracking nuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 16min
Weirdhouse Cinema: Santa Claus (1959)
In this special holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1959 Mexican Christmas movie “Santa Claus,” also known as “Santa Claus vs. the Devil.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2023 • 4min
The Monstrefact: Of Knots and Monsters
This episode explores the relationship between knots and monsters, including knot magic, folklore, and defeating mythical creatures through knotting. The influence of knots on various aspects of culture and nature is also discussed.
Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 2min
The Rat King
The nightmare vision of black rats tangled by the tail continues to intrigue and revolt us, but what is its origin? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the sewers of history to seek answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2023 • 26min
Listener Mail: Crockett's Theme
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 9, 2023 • 42min
From the Vault: The Origins of Games Workshop, with Sir Ian Livingstone
Sir Ian Livingstone, co-founder of Games Workshop, discusses the origins and impact of the company. They explore the evolution of gaming from board games to immersive experiences like Dungeons and Dragons. The chapter also delves into the origins of Citadel miniatures, personal experiences of the individuals involved, and the innovation of dice in Games Workshop. They also discuss the transition from game books to computer gaming and touch on various products and causes.
Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 29min
Weirdhouse Cinema: I Come in Peace
Christmas is a time for comfort and joy, sure, but it’s also a time for holiday-themed action films and drug-dealing space giants. In this holiday episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1990 sci-fi film “I Come in Peace '' starring Dolph Lundgren, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley and Matthias Hues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 7, 2023 • 45min
The Sunken Lands, Part 4
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 6, 2023 • 6min
The Monstrefact Redux: Mumm-Ra
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Mumm-Ra the Ever Living…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
