The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 2

The Shocking Vastness of Prairie , Part 2

Author: iHeartPodcasts August 4, 2026 Duration: 55:36

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the vast North American grasslands of which poet William Cullen Bryant wrote, “These are the gardens of the desert, these the unshorn fields, boundless and beautiful, for which the speech of England has no name — The Prairies.

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Ever get the feeling the world is weirder than it lets on? That’s the territory explored by Stuff To Blow Your Mind, a science podcast from iHeartPodcasts hosted by Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick. They don’t just skim headlines; they settle in for deep, thoughtful conversations that pick apart the intricacies of our universe and our own consciousness. Each episode feels like a long, fascinating talk with friends who are genuinely excited to untangle a complex idea, whether it’s a quirk of human neurology, an unsolved cosmic puzzle, or a startling leap in our evolutionary story. You’ll hear them grapple with the implications of emerging technologies and what they mean for our future, all while maintaining a sense of wonder and accessible curiosity. This isn’t about dry lectures, but about following a thread of inquiry wherever it leads, often to places that challenge your assumptions about how things work. Tuning into this podcast is an exercise in stretching your imagination, examining the strange and marvelous details that are hiding in plain sight, waiting to be understood. It’s for anyone who’s ever looked at the ordinary world and sensed the extraordinary machinery humming just beneath the surface.
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The Artifact: The Klingon Bat'leth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:23
In this episode of The Artifact, Robert discusses the famous Klingon Bat'leth weapon from the Star Trek universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Star Trek Week: The Borg, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:13
In this special Star Trek Week episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the culture and technology of the enigmatic Borg. Resistance is futile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Wrath of Khan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:24
In this this classic Star Trek Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." (originally published 9/12/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the Vault: The Salt Vampires of Star Trek [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:47
In this classic 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.” (originally published 9/9/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
Weirdhouse Cinema: Warriors of the Year 2072 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:28
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1984 dystopian death-sport film "Warriors of the Year 2072," directed by Lucio Fulci and starring Jared Martin and Fred Williamson.See omnystudio.com/listener…
Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:28
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology an…
The Monstrefact: The Hollow of Scavenger's Reign [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:37
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the alien creature known as the Hollow on the series “Scavenger’s Reign.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercury: Inner Messenger, Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:16
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe turn their attention to the innermost hellworld of our solar system: Mercury. Join them as they discuss the planetary science, exploration history, mythology an…
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Time Machine (1960) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:23
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1960 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine,” starring Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux. Prepare for Morlock mania! (originally published 9/5/2…
From the Vault: Cats of Cyprus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:44
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the oldest known evidence of domesticated cats on the isle of Cyprus, as well as tales of St. Nicholas of the Cats, also associated with the isla…