Synopsis
Deep in the back of your mind, youve always had the feeling that theres something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert and Joe as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future on Stuff To Blow Your Mind, a podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Episodes
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The Monstrefact: Alien Earth Roundup
01/10/2025 Duration: 06minIn this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the various non-xenomorphic creatures of the 2025 series “Alien: Earth.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ancient Egyptian Curses, Part 1
30/09/2025 Duration: 56minIn this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the idea of Egyptian tomb curses, how they actually factored into ancient Egyptian practices and where the myth of the Pharaoh's curse meets reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Spookies
29/09/2025 Duration: 01h06minYep, 1986 was a great year for genre movies — and also “Spookies” came out. In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider this overstuffed, underdone but super fun turkey of a horror movie. (originally published 09/10/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From the Vault: The Universe in 100 Colors, with Tyler Thrasher
27/09/2025 Duration: 30minIn this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with artist and author Tyler Thrasher about the new book “The Universe in 100 Colors: Weird and wondrous Colors From Science and Nature.” (originally published 9/24/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Alucarda
26/09/2025 Duration: 01h33minIn this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild realm of Mexican horror with Juan López Moctezuma’s 1977 cult classic “Alucarda,” starring Tina Romero, Susana Kamini, David Silva and Claudio Brook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The 2025 Ig Nobels, Part 2
25/09/2025 Duration: 56minThe Ig Nobel Prizes once more honor ten studies that make us laugh, but then make us think. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their annual tradition of discussing some of their favorites from this year’s winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Monstrefact: Marvel’s Lady Deathstrike
24/09/2025 Duration: 04minIn this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Lady Deathstrike from Marvel Comics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The 2025 Ig Nobels, Part 1
23/09/2025 Duration: 01h07minThe Ig Nobel Prizes once more honor ten studies that make us laugh, but then make us think. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their annual tradition of discussing some of their favorites from this year’s winners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: It Conquered the World
22/09/2025 Duration: 01h25minIn this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe learn almost too late that man is a feeling creature... and because of it, the greatest in the universe. Tune in as they discuss Roger Corman’s 1956 sci-fi horror thriller “It Conquered the World” starring Peter Graves, Beverly Garland and Lee Van Cleef. (originally published 9/20/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From the Vault: Odds and Evens, Part 3
20/09/2025 Duration: 38minIn this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out…(originally published 9/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Boxer's Omen
19/09/2025 Duration: 01h31minIn this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into the grisly black sorcery and mind-bending Buddhist magic in the legendary Shaw Brothers film “The Boxer’s Omen,” directed by Kuei Chih-Hung.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jaws of the Giant Clam
18/09/2025 Duration: 52minIn this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the giant clam and the many inaccurate myths, legends and traditions about their propensity for chomping down on or swallowing human beings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Smart Talks with IBM: Ferrari Fandom, Supercharged by AI
17/09/2025 Duration: 28minScuderia Ferrari and IBM are redefining fan engagement with AI-driven insights, and cutting-edge digital tools. Learn how IBM is helping Scuderia Ferrari deepen connections with its almost 400 million fans worldwide, driving innovation and community in the digital age. 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-talksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Listener Mail: Round Perdition's Flames
16/09/2025 Duration: 52minOnce 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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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Labyrinth
15/09/2025 Duration: 01h28minIn this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe enter the magical world of Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy musical “Labyrinth,” starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. (originally published 9/13/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From the Vault: Odds and Evens, Part 2
13/09/2025 Duration: 44minIn this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of odd and even numbers. How does it factor into our psychology, our art and our culture? Find out…(originally published 9/10/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wrath of Khan
12/09/2025 Duration: 01h33minIn this special Star Trek Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Transporters and Consciousness in Star Trek
11/09/2025 Duration: 01h06minIn this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss teleportation in the Star Trek universe and the questions it raises about human identity and consciousness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Monstrefact: The Mugatos of Star Trek
10/09/2025 Duration: 04minIn this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Neuralian Mugatos of Star Trek… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Salt Vampires of Star Trek
09/09/2025 Duration: 01h05minIn this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the salt vampires of M-113 from “Star Trek: The Original Series.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.