Stuff To Blow Your Mind podcast

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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.

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.

 

#2323

The Sunken Lands, Part 2

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] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

12 hrs Ago

45 MINS

45:21

12 hrs Ago


#2322

Smart Talks with IBM: Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI

The capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer and employee experiences. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sits down with Susan Emerson, Senior Vice President of Product: AI, Analytics & Data at Salesforce & Matthew Candy, Global Managing Partner of Generative AI at IBM Consulting.  They chat about the latest evolution of the two tech innovators’ decades-long relationship, explore the opportunity AI presents for customer experiences, and break down how better experiences will remove friction for all. Visit us at:  [ibm.com/smarttalks] (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ibm.com%2Fthought-leadership%2Fsmart%2Ftalks%2F&data=05%7C01%7CJJPosway%40iheartmedia.com%7C56cb8627f1c34022207208dbefa540d3%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638367265263536195%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ect57YFCxpMSpjDbyYoEOFdq3z1hPPIH3qrlPOkARAY%3D&reserved=0) Read more about elevating experiences in the  [CEO’s Guide to Generative AI from the IBM Institute for Business Value] (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ibm.com%2Fthought-leadership%2Finstitute-business-value%2Fen-us%2Freport%2Fceo-generative-ai%2Femployee-customer-experience&data=05%7C01%7CJJPosway%40iheartmedia.com%7C56cb8627f1c34022207208dbefa540d3%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638367265263536195%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ArYTSod%2FLb9u%2Bn0aoaBVa203MJh%2Bv%2F4j%2BU%2Fzt0SII8A%3D&reserved=0) . This is a paid advertisement from IBM.   See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

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40 MINS

40:39

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#2321

The Sunken Lands, Part 1

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] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

28 Nov 2023

44 MINS

44:08

28 Nov 2023


#2320

Listener Mail: A Bird of Courage

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

27 Nov 2023

23 MINS

23:26

27 Nov 2023


#2319

From the Vault: Of Ice and Men, with Fred Hogge

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author Fred Hogge about his new book “Of Ice and Men: How We’ve Used Cold to Transform Humanity,” covering everything from cocktail ice to the ancient history of ice houses. (originally published 12/06/2022)  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

25 Nov 2023

47 MINS

47:03

25 Nov 2023


#2318

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Extra Terrestrial Visitors

On this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture into the wild world of Spanish b-movie cinema with Juan Piquer Simón’s “Extra Terrestrial Visitors,” in which a pair of aliens respond to drastically differing human encounters in the woods. MST3K fans know this one as "Pod People." (originally published 09/16/22) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

24 Nov 2023

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:41

24 Nov 2023


#2317

From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the most famous reptilian residents of the Galapagos archipelago, including the world’s largest extant tortoise species and the world’s only marine iguana. (originally published 12/10/2022) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

23 Nov 2023

59 MINS

59:11

23 Nov 2023


#2316

The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of DC Comics

In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy the first four episodes concerning monsters from the DC universe: Killer Croc, Swamp Thing, Doomsday and Mister Mind.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

22 Nov 2023

19 MINS

19:18

22 Nov 2023


#2315

From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the most famous reptilian residents of the Galapagos archipelago, including the world’s largest extant tortoise species and the world’s only marine iguana. (originally published 12/08/2022) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

21 Nov 2023

57 MINS

57:20

21 Nov 2023


#2314

Listener Mail: Earth's Gravity Wears You Out

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

20 Nov 2023

23 MINS

23:19

20 Nov 2023


#2313

From the Vault: Play the Record Backwards, Part 2

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert is joined by Rusty Needle’s Record Club host Seth Nicholas Johnson for a discussion of various means of secreting information into audio, from backmasking and locked grooves to examples from the digital age of music. (originally published 12/01/2022) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

18 Nov 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:49

18 Nov 2023


#2312

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Butterfly Murders

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1979 Hong Kong wuxia film “The Butterfly Murders,” directed by Tsui Hark. The film certainly delivers on killer butterflies, but it’s also a moody gothic castle film, an action-packed showstopper and a bit of a slasher.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Nov 2023

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:30

17 Nov 2023


#2311

The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 2

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

16 Nov 2023

52 MINS

52:11

16 Nov 2023


#2310

Smart Talks with IBM: Generative AI: Its Rise and Potential for Society

In order to stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace, businesses need to adapt to the potential of generative AI. In this special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell is joined onstage at iHeartMedia’s studio by Dr. Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at IBM. They chat about the evolution of AI, give examples of practical uses, and discuss how businesses can create value through cutting edge technology.  Watch the live conversation here: [https://youtu.be/WOwM__St6aU] (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FWOwM__St6aU&data=05%7C01%7CJJPosway%40iheartmedia.com%7Ccdba3d51fe8149e1689008dbe6b4ef77%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638357437056075452%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lOnqKs%2Bs0sktF4gr8Jpl%2FvxQt9jXzCkb0Ml4FngznVs%3D&reserved=0) Hear more from Darío on generative AI for business:  [https://www.ibm.com/think/ai-academy/] (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ibm.com%2Fthink%2Fai-academy%2F&data=05%7C01%7CJJPosway%40iheartmedia.com%7Ccdba3d51fe8149e1689008dbe6b4ef77%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638357437056075452%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=riBk2NPJAIDDDV3HRW6a5z3dQI5AptyQIDyr8EJ0cBc%3D&reserved=0) Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks This is a paid advertisement from IBM. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

15 Nov 2023

52 MINS

52:58

15 Nov 2023


#2309

The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 1

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

14 Nov 2023

41 MINS

41:50

14 Nov 2023


#2308

Listener Mail: Now Available in Candle Format

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

13 Nov 2023

31 MINS

31:11

13 Nov 2023


#2307

From the Vault: Play the Record Backwards, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert is joined by Rusty Needle’s Record Club host Seth Nicholas Johnson for a discussion of various means of secreting information into audio, from backmasking and locked grooves to examples from the digital age of music. (originally published 11/29/2022) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

11 Nov 2023

57 MINS

57:07

11 Nov 2023


#2306

Weirdhouse Cinema: Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the absurd sci-fi fantasy film “Visitors from the Arkana Galaxy,” a 1981 Yugoslav-Czech co-production full of intergalactic aliens and surreal monstrosities.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

10 Nov 2023

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:38

10 Nov 2023


#2305

The Headless Men, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss headless beings in myth, legend and the bestiaries of antiquity. What is it about a headless being that captivates us so and why were such beings once thought to exist?  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

09 Nov 2023

53 MINS

53:09

09 Nov 2023


#2304

The Monstrefact Omnibus: Monsters of Marvel Comics

In this special omnibus episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy the first five episodes concerning monsters from the Marvel Comics universe: Marvel mummies, Mystique, the Symbiotes, the Thing and Ulvar the Giant.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

08 Nov 2023

26 MINS

26:11

08 Nov 2023


#2303

The Headless Men, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss headless beings in myth, legend and the bestiaries of antiquity. What is it about a headless being that captivates us so and why were such beings once thought to exist?  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

07 Nov 2023

48 MINS

48:37

07 Nov 2023


#2302

Listener Mail: Cats, Dogs and Stoneground

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

06 Nov 2023

22 MINS

22:02

06 Nov 2023


#2301

From the Vault: The Invention of the Gimbal

In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the ancient origins of the gimbal, its connections to Chinese incense censers and its role in technological innovation. (originally published 09/27/2022) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

04 Nov 2023

46 MINS

46:22

04 Nov 2023