BRAINS! This week, we track the origins of zombie lore, the history of zombies in media, and zombies in the animal kingdom.

October is upon us and we have turned our focus to the eerie and macabre. This week, we discuss vampires...cultures that have influenced vampire lore, animals that feed on blood, and psychological conditions that can result in human vampirism.

This week, we discuss the origin, evolution, and future of shopping malls...and the jobs we've each held in retail settings.

This week, we discuss the lives, deaths, and times of Roman gladiators...are you not entertained?

This week, we need a short vacation...so to celebrate the beginning of football season, we're revisiting our two episodes on the American gridiron!

This week, we explore the world of fast food...the history, the business, and variations from around the globe. Bon Appétit!

This week, we discuss the Spanish Inquisition...its origins, the torture methods involved, and the lasting impact.

This week, we are joined by Randy Malloy, owner of Columbus, Ohio's CD 92.9 FM. We discuss the history of radio as a technology, the business of radio stations, and what it means to be one of the few remaining independent radio stations.

This week, as the Tokyo games wind down, we discuss the origin, revival, and obscure facts of the Olympics.