In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow. 

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the origins and ingenuity of the crossbow.

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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The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 1

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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. (originally published 1/7/2025)

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. (originally published 1/7/2025)

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 1

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1980’s “Battle Beyond the Stars" and revel in this wonky space opera featuring a number of b-movie mainstays and future stars. (originally published 06/24/2022)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1980&rsquo;s &ldquo;Battle Beyond the Stars" and revel in this wonky space opera featuring a number of b-movie mainstays and future stars. (originally published 06/24/2022)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Battle Beyond the Stars

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In today’s classic holiday episode, Rob and Joe once more turn their minds to Christmas trees – but not the ones you’ll find in living rooms and department stores. No, for these Christmas trees, they’ll be considering natural organisms in the watery depths of Earths’ oceans… (originally 12/12/2024)

In today&rsquo;s classic holiday episode, Rob and Joe once more turn their minds to Christmas trees &ndash; but not the ones you&rsquo;ll find in living rooms and department stores. No, for these Christmas trees, they&rsquo;ll be considering natural organisms in the watery depths of Earths&rsquo; oceans&hellip; (originally 12/12/2024)

From the Vault: Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/79bdda4a-5628-40a7-9dd0-b3b701617a2a/transcript

The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 1

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