Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will discuss the Portuguese Man o’ War!

Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will discuss the Portuguese Man o’ War!

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.

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Animalia Stupendium: Portuguese Man o’ War

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics…

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dig into a grab bag of crab-related science and culture topics&hellip;

Crab Bag, Part 1: The Crabs are Back In Town

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the award-winning 1972 Spanish short film “La cabina,” directed by Antonio Mercero, written by José Luis Garci and starring José Luis López Vázquez. (originally published 3/21/2025)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the award-winning 1972 Spanish short film &ldquo;La cabina,&rdquo; directed by Antonio Mercero, written by Jos&eacute; Luis Garci and starring Jos&eacute; Luis L&oacute;pez V&aacute;zquez. (originally published 3/21/2025)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Telephone Box

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out… (part 3 of 4) (originally published 3/6/2025)

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out&hellip; (part 3 of 4) (originally published 3/6/2025)

From the Vault: Mystery Cults, Part 3

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Animalia Stupendium: Portuguese Man o’ War

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