In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture. 

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture.

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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Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 2

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the xenomorph queen from the “Alien” universe…

In this episode of STBYM&rsquo;s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the xenomorph queen from the &ldquo;Alien&rdquo; universe&hellip;

The Monstrefact: The Xenomorph Queen

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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. (part 5 of 5) (originally published 1/23/2025)

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. (part 5 of 5) (originally published 1/23/2025)

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 5

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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 Winston. (originally published 2/28/2025)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 made-for-TV movie &ldquo;Gargoyles,&rdquo; starring Cornel Wilde, Jennifer Salt, Grayson Hall and Bernie Casey &ndash; with make-up effects by legendary Stan Winston. (originally published 2/28/2025)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gargoyles

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Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 2

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