Ross talks to Dr. Sarah Juliet Lauro about her book The Transatlantic Zombie: Slavery, Rebellion, and Living Death. They discuss where the zombie comes from, what it has represented historically, and how and why it continues to resonate. Happy Halloween!

 

 

A major national film podcast recorded upon the release of a new zombie film, The Dead Don't Die, on the myth and why it captivates us.

 

 

"On Second Thought" brings you spooky Halloween fun for the holiday. We take a visit to 2 Chainz's Haunted Pink Trap House, hear from a zombie scholar about the origins of the myth and explore haunted stories around Georgia.

 

Are you afraid of the end of the world? Sure! Who isn’t?! Sometimes, though, it’s hard to unpack all the stories we tell ourselves about the looming apocalypse. So perhaps the most popular monster of the 21st century, the freakin’ ZOMBIE, can help us unearth and confront our collective fears. Let’s do this. See you in the graveyard at midnight!

 

Viruses have been a part of our lives for millennia so it makes sense that many authors have written stories featuring pandemics, ranging from thrillers to literary fiction. Sarah is one of several expert interviews included in this taped radio show on writing in the era of Covid