In this 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.

In this 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.

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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Cynicism, Part 3: Politics and Social Media

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In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the the sinister entity from Stephen King’s 1977 short story “Children of the Corn” and its mythological and folkloric predecessors…. (originally published 1/8/2025)

In this classic episode of STBYM&rsquo;s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the the sinister entity from Stephen King&rsquo;s 1977 short story &ldquo;Children of the Corn&rdquo; and its mythological and folkloric predecessors&hellip;. (originally published 1/8/2025)

The Monstrefact Redux: He Who Walks Behind the Rows 

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The scarecrow watches over the field, but does it watch us back? Does it keep the birds away, or does it deter darker fiends from these haunted lands? Join Robert and Joe for a Halloween-season look at the science, culture and folklore of scarecrows.

The scarecrow watches over the field, but does it watch us back? Does it keep the birds away, or does it deter darker fiends from these haunted lands? Join Robert and Joe for a Halloween-season look at the science, culture and folklore of scarecrows.

The Scarecrow, Part 1

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild realm of Mexican horror with Juan López Moctezuma’s 1977 cult classic “Alucarda,” starring Tina Romero, Susana Kamini, David Silva and Claudio Brook. (originally published 9/26/2025)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild realm of Mexican horror with Juan L&oacute;pez Moctezuma&rsquo;s 1977 cult classic &ldquo;Alucarda,&rdquo; starring Tina Romero, Susana Kamini, David Silva and Claudio Brook. (originally published 9/26/2025)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Alucarda

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/d0f6bf4e-f1db-4223-bc08-b4cd01122077/transcript

Cynicism, Part 3: Politics and Social Media

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