If you've ever wondered why we set up pagan symbols of life and rebirth around the winter solstice or deck our halls with boughs of holly, this podcast is for you.

2.20 Origins of Christmas

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For this, our final Halloween podcast, we tackle Night Train to Terror, a classic in "so bad it's actually truly awful" horror movies. Also, skunk dicks.

2.77: Night Train to Terror

For this, our final Halloween podcast, we tackle The Omen, a little-known horror movie from the 70s that attempts to capitalize on the success of The Exorcist but instead of demons we get a junior Antichrist. Also, skunk dicks.

2.76: The Omen

It seems like just last week we talked with Cara Santa Maria, science communicator extraordinaire -- turns out that was just the beginning. Listen in on part 2, where we talk about, well, everything.

2.75: Cara Santa Maria, Part II

Our final Halloween episode takes on the Exorcist, a charming little tale about a Catholic Priest who is on the verge of losing his faith until he meets a little devil named Captain Howdy, and they become the best of friends for the rest of his life.

2.74: The Exorcist

Our final episode (part 1) brings back Cara Santa Maria to discuss politics, science, the universe, and everything.

2.20 Origins of Christmas

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