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Episode 114 The Concept of Zombies in Pop Culture: Origins, Science & Apocalypse Scenarios by Kay Dee Zombies. They're slow, they're fast, they're brain-hungry, and they just won’t stay dead. Over the decades, the zombie has transformed from obscure folklore to pop culture powerhouse, shuffling its way into movies, books, TV shows, video games, and even our scientific imaginations. But where did the idea of zombies come from? Could they exist in real life? And what would actually happen if the undead did rise? In this episode I had to sink our collective teeth into the evolution of zombies, both fictional and factual. Origins of the Zombie: From Folklore to Fear Here's where I started! The word "zombie" has roots in Haitian folklore. In Vodou tradition, a zombi is a reanimated corpse brought back to life by a sorcerer or bokor. These zombies were not ravenous monsters but rather controlled servants with no will of their own. This spiritual and cultural co...

 Episode 84 Jonah and I tackled movies from 2013 that we deemed were our top ten movies. On one hand these we didn't see every single movie from that year, but when we thought about the movies that came to light during we knew which ones stuck out to us 10 years later.  The year 2013 was a pivotal one in cinema, with a slew of groundbreaking films that continue to influence the industry today. From thought-provoking dramas to pulse-pounding blockbusters, the top ten movies of 2013 left an indelible mark on audiences and filmmakers alike. "Gravity" revolutionized the way filmmakers approached visual effects, immersing viewers in the vastness of space like never before. Meanwhile, "12 Years a Slave" tackled themes of race and identity with unflinching honesty, sparking important conversations about systemic injustice. Other notable films of 2013, such as "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "American Hustle," redefined the crime genre with their sharp...