The Thing Before the Beginning, part 2

The Thing Before the Beginning, part 2

Author: iHeartPodcasts April 30, 2026 Duration: 52:23

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various mythological concepts of what came before the creation or emergence of our universe.

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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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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The Monstrefact: The Miraluka of "Star Wars" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:56
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Miraluka of "Star Wars."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Star Wars Week 2026, Part 1: Hoth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:48
This week on Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe celebrate Star Wars Week with various looks at science and culture connections in a galaxy far, far away…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Humanoid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:46
This classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema explores one of the many films that sought to cash in on the popularity of George Lucas’ 1977 classic. Behold, 1979’s “The Humanoid,” an Italian space opera starring Richard Kiel…
From the Vault: Cynicism, Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:33
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. (part 4 of 4) (originally published 4/2…
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Bat Woman (1968) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:10
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Mexican lucha films with 1968’s The Bat Woman, directed by René Cardona and starring Maura Monti and Roberto Cañedo.See omnystudio.com/listene…
The Monstrefact: The Goo Goo Muck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:46
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Goo Goo Muck from the song of the same title made popular by The Cramps…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Thing Before the Beginning, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:25
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various mythological concepts of what came before the creation or emergence of our universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Creature (1985) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:35
Yesterday was Alien Day, so here's an Alien knock-off from the vault! In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss William Malone’s “Creature,” starring Stan Ivar, Wendy Schaal, Lyman Ward, Diane Salinger an…
From the Vault: Cynicism, Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:12
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the topic of modern psychological cynicism, as well as its roots in the philosophy of the ancient Cynics. (part 3 of 4) (originally published 4/2…
Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wasp Woman (1959) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:52
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Roger Corman’s 1959 mad science rejuvenation film “The Wasp Woman,” starring Susan Cabot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.