The Dark Side of Neuroplasticity

The Dark Side of Neuroplasticity

When you hear the word “neuroplasticity,” you probably think of it in terms of a young brain’s ability to learn or an older brain’s struggles to rebound from injury. The possibility of a neuroplasticity-boosting drug remains one of medicine's true holy grails, but is there a dark side? Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss the balance of plasticity and stability in the human mind.

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From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 1

From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 1

The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert an...

2 Mar 202448min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Head

Weirdhouse Cinema: Head

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Seth Nicholas Johnson of Rusty Needle's Record Club joins Joe to discuss 1968's "Head" starring the Monkees and co-written by Jack Nicholson. See omnystudio.com/l...

1 Mar 20241h 39min

A Delicacy from Realms of Insufferable Fetor

A Delicacy from Realms of Insufferable Fetor

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum, hosts of the food podcast Savor, to discuss the mysterious ocean-borne substance known as ambergris, and ...

29 Feb 20241h 21min

The Monstrefact: Marvel's Puff Adder

The Monstrefact: Marvel's Puff Adder

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses Puff Adder from the world of Marvel Comics… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Feb 20243min

What’s Hidden Inside Planets, with Dr. Sabine Stanley

What’s Hidden Inside Planets, with Dr. Sabine Stanley

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe chats with planetary scientist Sabine Stanley about her 2023 book, “What’s Hidden Inside Planets?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Feb 202439min

Listener Mail: Hasten Down the Wind

Listener Mail: Hasten Down the Wind

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Feb 202425min

From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 3

From the Vault: The Gray Whale, Part 3

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the enigmatic gray whale, noted today for its vast oceanic migrations and curiosity, but known as “devilfish” for its ferocit...

24 Feb 202445min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Scanners

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Scanners

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the ultimate mind-blowing cinematic experience: David Cronenberg’s 1981 horror thriller “Scanners.” (originally published 01/06/2023)S...

23 Feb 20241h 29min

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