From the Vault: The Manta Ray, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Science

4.3 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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In this series of classic episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the majestic manta ray, from its biology and lifecycle to conservation issues and its portrayal in mythology, folk beliefs and even 1930s horror movies. Learn all about these strange and beautiful creatures and what’s being done to ensure their survival. (originally published 7/1/2025) (part 1 of 3)

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0:00.0	This is an I-Heart podcast.
0:02.6	Guaranteed human.
0:10.2	Hey, welcome to Stuff to Blow Your Mind.
0:14.0	My name is Robert Lamb.
0:16.4	Today is Saturday.
0:18.0	So we have a vault episode for you.
0:19.5	This is going to be the Manta Ray Part 1. This one originally
0:22.5	published July 1st,
0:24.9	2025. This is going to be
0:26.4	part one of three.
0:28.8	This one is a tremendous
0:30.6	amount of fun to research and
0:32.5	record. So we hope that you
0:34.7	enjoy it, either for the first time
0:36.6	or for the second time here.
0:38.5	Let's dive right in.
0:42.4	Welcome to Stuff to Blow Your Mind, a production of IHeart Radio.
0:52.3	Hey, welcome to Stuff to Blow Your Mind.
0:54.6	My name is Robert Lamb.
0:55.9	And I am Joe McCormick.
0:57.6	In this episode, we're going to begin our look at the Manta Ray, because I very recently
1:04.3	had the privilege to travel with my family to Raja Ampat in Indonesia for a week of snorkeling.
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