Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick spend their days thinking about the strangest corners of science and culture, and Stuff To Blow Your Mind is where they share what they find. The show lives at the intersection of neuroscience, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary biology, and speculative future technology. If it makes you tilt your head and go "wait, really?" it probably belongs on this podcast. The format has evolved over the show's 2,000-plus episodes into several recurring segments. Core episodes tackle big scientific topics in multi-part series, giving subjects the space they deserve. "Weirdhouse Cinema" applies the show's analytical lens to bizarre and overlooked films. "The Monstrefact" examines the science behind mythological creatures. Listener mail rounds things out. Episodes run anywhere from 45 minutes to 90 minutes and drop daily, which is a staggering output. The 4.3-star rating from over 5,500 reviews reflects a loyal audience that appreciates the show's willingness to get weird. Lamb and McCormick are well-read hosts who bring genuine academic curiosity to every topic without taking themselves too seriously. The show is particularly good when it finds the overlap between hard science and the uncanny. An episode about bioluminescence might lead into a discussion of deep-sea mythology. A series on sleep disorders could veer into the history of dream interpretation. That willingness to follow ideas across disciplinary boundaries is what keeps longtime listeners hooked.