We are wrapping up our discussion of zombies this week. Last week we tackled how zombies came from Haitian voodoo and just how they entered the American zeitgeist. Now we are talking about their evolution on screen and how these malleable monsters tackle society's issues and injustices. 

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Have you ever watched the Walking Dead and thought, I wonder where zombies come from? Are they a fairytale invention? Or a uniqChue monster created by an author, like Frankenstein?
Listen now to learn all about this monster and just how he has wormed his way into America's heart. 

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I bet you thought trolls were just little dolls with crazy hair. But it turns out they are beloved fixtures of Scandinavian folklore. They've evolved from helpful little scamps to vengeful outsiders to demonic forces and back again. Listen now to learn more!

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 The tale of two brothers, Cyclops and Polyphemus. One achieved immortality by becoming an infamous monster known the world over. The other? Shunted to the background. Find out about the maligned brother by listening now!

 

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We are back and better than ever! This week we are trying something new- Erin on her own. Sarah will hopefully be back soon but for this week please enjoy Erin ranting about beauty standards in the form a children's fairy tale.

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Everyone knows the story of the little scamps named Hansel and Gretel who outsmart the evil witch. It's one of the darker tales in the Grimm canon but what if I told you there was an even darker historical secret that inspired the story? Listen now...if you dare. 

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This week we are diving into the original crone- Baba Yaga. This bad bitch isn't your typical witch- she eats kids sure, but she rides around on a mortar and pestle. We're talking about her origins and how she has influenced fairy tales. Check it out now!

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In honor of Halloween, we are covering Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. We will explore why this tale is so darn popular and sprinkle in some lesser known historical facts. (Like why Shelley named Frankenstein the modern Prometheus)

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Medusa! Meduce, deuce! She's a great monster- lovely face with a look that turns mortals to stone. But how did she get that way? Was she born with a head full of snakes? We're finding out! Join us!

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In the Disney films, Pinocchio is a lovable puppet who wants nothing more than to be a real boy. But the original story is much darker.  As Pinocchio goes about his life, he manages to endanger himself and everyone around him. He even murders a beloved character. Yet the book is considered one of the finest examples of Italian literature ever written. Want to know more? Listen now!

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