Why Do We Love Zombies? | Wondering Monsters Podcast Episode

In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dig into the terrifying and fascinating world of zombies! From ancient myths to modern-day horror movies and video games, we explore how zombies have become one of the most enduring figures in pop culture.

What You’ll Learn:

• The ancient origins of zombie myths, including strange burial rituals
• The influence of Haitian folklore and voodoo on the modern zombie
• How George A. Romero redefined zombies in Night of the Living Dead
• Pop culture icons like The Walking Dead, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, and more
• Why zombies reflect societal fears like pandemics and the collapse of civilization
• Our favorite (and weirdest) zombie movies, shows, and games
• Predictions for the future of zombies in entertainment

Whether you’re a horror fan, folklore nerd, or pop culture junkie, this episode is packed with laughs, spooky facts, and plenty of zombie fun.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:23 - Types of undead
4:01 - Zombies in TV shows, Film, and Video Games
6:30 - Categories of zombies, monsters, and replication
11:42 - Our understanding of zombies in Haitian culture
14:10 - Zombies/Ghouls in Western media
17:39 - Mummies (undead) and cursed tombs
20:19 - Back to Romero zombies
22:46 - Connecting the zombie dots
24:00 - Comparing the zombie and vampire story
27:53 - Balance in monsters
30:34 - No love for skeletons
32:43 - Ranking zombies
41:05 - Best defense against a zombie
49:31 - Next time and Outro

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• Necronomicon & Cursed Books Explained
• Curses, Haunted Dolls, and Cursed Objects

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