The Moa of New Zealand were among the weirdest birds to ever live, and their history is full of evolutionary wonder, interspecies conflict, tragedy and scientific hope. In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe discuss the rise and fall of the great Moa. (Originally published 3/24/2020)   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Rise of the Moa

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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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the science of whale spout, as well as various misconceptions about just how watery, caustic or explosive these plumes really are. (Originally published 04/27/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Thar She Blows, Part 2

In this special two-part episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the original theatrical cut of Russell Mulcahy’s “Highlander II: The Quickening,” starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Michael Ironside. Long live the Zeist cut!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weirdhouse Cinema:  Highlander II, Part 2

Asexual reproduction has its advantages, but organisms that depend too much on it also face potential extinction. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss mutational meltdown and Muller's ratchet. (originally published 04/20/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Mutational Meltdown

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the blue-skinned, antennae-equipped aliens of the Star Trek universe…  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Monstrefact: The Andorians of Star Trek

In this special episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, enjoy an assortment of six previously-published Monstrefact episodes concerning the mummy, knots, the salamander, Ikuutayuuq, the Moon Rabbit and the Hecatoncheires.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Vault: Rise of the Moa

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