The Upside-Down, Part 1

The Upside-Down, Part 1

Author: iHeartPodcasts April 2, 2026 Duration: 58:38

In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the concept of the topsy-turvy or the upside-down from the conceptual to the factual, from bat caves to the depths of the Inferno.

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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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Podcast Episodes
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gargoyles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:49
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 made-for-TV movie “Gargoyles,” starring Cornel Wilde, Jennifer Salt, Grayson Hall and Bernie Casey – with make-up effects by legendary Stan Winst…
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:25
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (part 4 of 5) (originally published 1/21/2025)See omnystudio.com/list…
Weirdhouse Cinema: Deep Red [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:18
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate January Giallo with a look at Italian horror master Dario Argento’s 1975 film “Deep Red,” starring David Hemmings and with an iconic score by Goblin.See omnystu…
O Death, Part 4: Santa Muerte and... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:20
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Where do they come from? Why and how are they gendered? Find out…See omny…
Smart Talks with IBM: NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:58
NASA and IBM have developed advanced AI foundation models that analyze satellite data to reveal patterns across Earth and beyond. These tools are already driving real‑world impact, from helping Kenya plan the planting of…
O Death, Part 3: Dark Mother, Always Gliding Near [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:06
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Where do they come from? Why and how are they gendered? Find out…See omny…
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Zeiram [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:41
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1991 Japanese sci-fi monster film Zeiram, in which a futuristic bounty hunter from space must hunt down a deadly alien renegade with the help of two h…
From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:07
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (part 3 of 5) (originally published 1/16/2025)See omnystudio.com/list…
Weirdhouse Cinema: Burial Ground [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:54
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the infamously trashy 1981 Italian zombie movie “Burial Ground,” directed by Andrea Bianchi and starring Karin Well, Mariangela Giordano and Peter Bark.See omnyst…
O Death, Part 2: Threads of Fate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:46
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Where do they come from? Why and how are they gendered? Find out…See omny…