Welcome to the very first episode of Mutant Hollow, where microbiology meets mayhem. In this premiere, we dig into the real science behind the infamous zombie fungus—Cordyceps.

Amber and Dr. Stacy (our resident “creature doctor”) explore how this mind-controlling parasite hijacks insects in the real world… and whether it could ever leap into humans. From spore warfare to body-snatching behavior, we trace the terrifying line between fact and freaky fiction.

💀 Could Cordyceps mutate to infect people?

🦠 What makes it so creepy to scientists?

🧟‍♀️ Will. It. Zombie?

Plus: a brief romp through folklore, some speculative science, and the launch of our listener poll: WILL IT ZOMBIE?