ZOMBIES

FromThroughline

Start listening View podcast show

ZOMBIES

FromThroughline

ratings:

Length:

43 minutes

Released:

Oct 31, 2019

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Zombies have become a global phenomenon — there have been at least ten zombie movies so far this year. Which made us wonder, where did this fascination for the undead come from? This week, how one of our favorite monsters is a window into Haiti's history and the horrors of slavery.

Released:

Oct 31, 2019

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The past is never past. Every headline has a history. Join us every week as we go back in time to understand the present. These are stories you can feel and sounds you can see from the moments that shaped our world.

Skip carousel

Outbreak: A deadly smallpox epidemic in the early 1900s and a Boston-area minister who refused mandatory vaccination — how his case ended up in front of the Supreme Court. by Throughline
21 min listen
Rules Of Engagement: For the last 40 years, the U.S. and Iran have been in almost continual conflict. We look at three different moments in this conflict to better understand where it might go next. by Throughline
48 min listen
The Border: In this week's episode, the history of militarization at the U.S.-Mexico border. by Throughline
14 min listen
On the Shoulders of Giants: We explore three stories of protest in sports that are often overlooked but essential to understanding the current debate: Jack Johnson, Wilma Rudolph, and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. by Throughline
38 min listen
American Shadows: In this episode, we'll explore how conspiracy theories helped to create the U.S. and how they became the currency of political opportunists. by Throughline
41 min listen
Four Days in August: This week we look back at four days in August 1953, when the CIA orchestrated a coup of Iran's elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. by Throughline
36 min listen
Nancy Pelosi: Nancy Pelosi is widely seen as the most powerful woman in U.S. politics. Follow her rise from a Baltimore political family to becoming Speaker of the House twice. by Throughline
23 min listen
Opioids In America: Three stories of opioids that have plagued Americans for more than 150 years. by Throughline
42 min listen
War Of The Worlds: Two sects of Islam, 1400 years of history, and three stories to help us better understand the Sunni-Shia divide. by Throughline
34 min listen
High Crimes And Misdemeanors: This week we return to 1868 and the first presidential impeachment in U.S. history — President Andrew Johnson. by Throughline
16 min listen
El Libertador: We look back at the rise and fall of Venezuela through the lives of two revolutionaries turned authoritarian leaders: Simón Bolívar and Hugo Chávez. by Throughline
55 min listen
A Borrowed Time: This week, how Hong Kong became one of the most important, and most contested, cities in the world. by Throughline
42 min listen
A Dream Of Modern China: China is a world superpower today. But just over a century ago, the country was in complete turmoil. How one man led a movement to reshape China as we know — Sun Yat-sen. by Throughline
45 min listen
The X On The Map: How the murder of an unarmed black civil rights activist in 1965 lead to the march to Montgomery that ended in "Bloody Sunday." by Throughline
39 min listen
Four Days In August: This week, we revisit our very first episode about an event from August 1953 — when the CIA helped to overthrow Iran's Prime Minister. by Throughline
36 min listen
The Phoebus Cartel: This week, in a special collaboration with Planet Money, we bring you the history of planned obsolescence – the idea that products are designed to break. by Throughline
33 min listen
The Forgotten War: What's fueled the hostility between the U.S. and North Korea? We look back at the tangled history. by Throughline
34 min listen
White Nationalism: How has white nationalism shaped U.S. immigration policy in the 20th century? This week, we share an episode we loved from It's Been A Minute with Sam Sanders. by Throughline
33 min listen
Introducing Throughline: NPR's new history podcast hosted by Ramtin Arablouei and Rund Abdelfatah. New episodes every Thursday starting February 7th. by Throughline
2 min listen
Milliken v. Bradley: How a plan to end segregation by busing in Detroit went to the Supreme Court and had lasting implications for the rest of the country. by Throughline
35 min listen
Mitch McConnell: Mitch McConnell is one of the least popular politicians in the country, so how did he win eight consecutive elections? This week, we share an Embedded ep. that traces his history. by Throughline
32 min listen
Savarkar's India: Right-wing Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi has won reelection as Prime Minister of India. We look back at Vinayak Savarkar, one of the architects of Hindu nationalism. by Throughline
34 min listen
Resistance Is Futile: From the tractor to talking robots, society has feared innovations. But usefulness usually overcomes resistance. Is today any different from the past? by Throughline
35 min listen
The Moth: In this episode, we dive into the life of Vladimir Putin and try to understand how he became Russia's new "tsar." by Throughline
33 min listen
Scorched Earth: Colonial powers used concentration camps at the turn of the 19th century to crush rebellions. How a war between Britain and Boers gave rise to some of the first camps. by Throughline
30 min listen
Before Stonewall: The protests at The Stonewall Inn 50 years ago fueled the gay rights movement. But gay activists were fighting harassment and discrimination years before. by Throughline
38 min listen
The Mask: From bird beaks to wrapping paper to bras, we follow the curious history of one of the most important defenses in our fight against COVID-19. by Throughline
39 min listen
The Litter Myth: How one organization changed the American public's relationship with waste and who is ultimately responsible for it. by Throughline
36 min listen
Everybody Knows Somebody: In the mid-1980's a woman who didn't consider herself a feminist was asked to solve perhaps the biggest problem women face. by Throughline
58 min listen
American Anthem: This week, we share three stories from NPR Music's American Anthem series that highlight the origins of songs that have become ingrained in American culture. by Throughline
26 min listen

More Episodes from Throughline

Skip carousel

The 4th Amendment: Search and Seizure by Throughline
49 min listen
The Ghost in Your Phone (Throwback) by Throughline
52 min listen
Ralph Nader, Consumer Crusader by Throughline
47 min listen
The 14th Amendment by Throughline
50 min listen
The Land of the Fee (Throwback) by Throughline
45 min listen
A History of Hezbollah by Throughline
50 min listen
The Great Textbook War by Throughline
48 min listen
Radiolab: Worst. Year. Ever by Throughline
39 min listen
A Symphony of Resistance (Throwback) by Throughline
56 min listen
The Rise of the Right Wing in Israel by Throughline
53 min listen
The Right to An Attorney by Throughline
51 min listen
Dance Yourself Free (Throwback) by Throughline
50 min listen
Love, Throughline by Throughline
53 min listen
The Scent of History by Throughline
51 min listen
James Baldwin's Shadow (Throwback) by Throughline
44 min listen
Bonus: The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop by Throughline
50 min listen
The Man Who Cured Aging by Throughline
50 min listen
The Right to Bear Arms by Throughline
52 min listen
When Things Fall Apart (Throwback) by Throughline
50 min listen
The Nostalgia Bone (2021) by Throughline
57 min listen
Editing Reality (2023) by Throughline
52 min listen
Apology: The Way Back (2023) by Throughline
52 min listen
Dare to Dissent by Throughline
50 min listen
The Lord Of Misrule by Throughline
49 min listen
A.D.A. Now! (2020) by Throughline
58 min listen
How U.S. Unions Took Flight by Throughline
47 min listen
A History of Hamas by Throughline
52 min listen
Grenada: Nobody's Backyard (2021) by Throughline
58 min listen
The Supreme Court's Shadow Docket by Throughline
50 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

Zombies! (Real, Haitian Zombies!): Zombies have become a staple of pop culture, but as Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss, they are a real and recognized phenomenon in the nation of Haiti. What are these zombies, what causes them, and are they really the dead brought back to life? by Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
63 min listen
Zombies: Why are we so fascinated by Zombies? by The Why Factor
24 min listen
Episode 59: Brains | Zombie Movies, History & Folklore by The Midnight Myth Podcast
46 min listen
159 - The Making of Sundance Hit - The Pod Generation by Dolby Creator Talks
41 min listen
The Return of The Bionic Woman, Part Two by Cyborgs: A Bionic Podcast
70 min listen
The Bionic Woman, Part Two: Jaime is sent on her first mission to recover another stolen money plate. Steve accompanies her, not knowing the designs of Joseph Wrona. Will the two survive this mission? And what's with Jaime's shaking hand and bouts of pain?... by Cyborgs: A Bionic Podcast
70 min listen
#71 - The Pirate Of Grift & Plunder - The Audaciousness of Miki Dora by Crime in Sports
115 min listen
Lou Diamond Phillips, THE TINDERBOX: Zibby got to interview actor, director, and author Lou Diamond Phillips and his wife Yvonne about how Lou's latest book, The Tinderbox, was inspired by a series of Yvonne's drawings. They talked to Zibby about coming from military backgrounds... by Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books
28 min listen
9: Episode 9: The Only cure for Zombie Fatigue Syndrome is more Brains: Zombies are such a big horror movie staple now that I’ve almost grown to resent them. Can’t they leave us alone for a few minutes, while we look for food and try to rebuild society? Does it make sense that a virus could spread without anyone noticing,... by The Mad Scientist Podcast
26 min listen
Episodio 7, Temp 2 ¿Barbie transfóbica? by The Bridge Between Truths
62 min listen
Four Favorites with Cory Everett: French New Wave, giallo, noir and RoboCop by The Letterboxd Show
65 min listen
107. Dr. John Cussans in “Undead Uprising” // The Zombie Complex & Haitian Voudou Horror Politics: I remember the first time I sat down and watched Night of the Living Dead. I was 16 years old, and I rented the VHS tape, no joke, from my local video store. Around this time of year. And I was blown away by the aesthetic of the film, the black and... by Liber Ohio
68 min listen
World's Most Wanted: The FBI, Interpol, and entire nations are hunting them down. Millions of dollars have been offered for their capture, yet all but one of these fugitives continue to elude justice. Where are they hiding and who is helping them? The docuseries World's Most Wanted, now streaming on Netflix, profiles five individuals suspected of committing some of the world’s most heinous atrocities. In this episode, Rebecca Lavoie (Crime Writers On...) speaks with the Executive Producer of the series, Thomas Zribi. This episode contains spoilers so make sure to watch the whole series before listening on. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our guest was recorded in his home and not in a studio. We appreciate your understanding of the change in audio quality. This episode contains spoilers so make sure to watch the whole series before listening on. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our guest was recorded in his home and not in a studio. We appreciate your understanding of the change in audio by You Can’t Make This Up
36 min listen
James "Fidel" Franco, Streaming Residuals, & Warner Media Discovery by PixelSplitters
69 min listen
Ep.136 – Late Night with the Devil, Hollywood Contraction, and Digital Archiving by PixelSplitters
50 min listen
Pornography by American Hysteria
36 min listen
Lisa Z. Sigel, "The People's Porn: A History of Handmade Pornography in America" (Reaktion Books, 2020): An interview with Lisa Z. Sigel by New Books in Photography
71 min listen
Episode 31: The Four Year War: A scientist solves the mystery of the only known chimpanzee civil war...thus far. In 1960, Louis Leakey sent Jane Goodall to start her study of chimpanzees at Gombe National Park, Tanzania. Her first decade of research led her to think that... by Origin Stories
27 min listen
Critical Assignment 08: The Bionic Woman Preview: (RIGHT CLICK THE IMAGE TO SAVE THIS EPISODE TO YOUR COMPUTER) John returns with another Critical Assignment as he is joined by Jim Sherrard, Betsy Dodd (The Bionic Blonde), and Rod De Luca to give our listeners a little preview of The Bionic... by Cyborgs: A Bionic Podcast
70 min listen
Lisa Z. Sigel, "The People's Porn: A History of Handmade Pornography in America" (Reaktion Books, 2020): An interview with Lisa Z. Sigel by New Books in Literary Studies
71 min listen
The Return of The Bionic Woman, Part One: Steve is injured on a mission and in need of bionic surgery. While recovering he spots a woman who looks like Jaime. But Jaime's dead. Steve watched her die on the operating table. What kind of sick game is Oscar and Rudy... by Cyborgs: A Bionic Podcast
93 min listen
Unspookable: Zombies: Stories of the walking dead permeate many cultures, but have you ever wondered if zombies could actually exist? On this episode of Unspookable, we'll ask what exactly is a zombie? Where did the word come from? And why are they so... by MASHUPS - by Kids Listen
21 min listen
Monsters by American Hysteria
35 min listen
S14 Ep715: Hypnotic by We Hate Movies
115 min listen
Blade (1998): Wesley Snipes electrifies the screen as BLADE, the Vampire Hunting Daywalker, and single-handedly creates TWO genres of film that Hollywood continues to feast upon 20 years later. And - is this REALLY the last great Black action movie? by Micheaux Mission
79 min listen
Lisa Z. Sigel, "The People's Porn: A History of Handmade Pornography in America" (Reaktion Books, 2020): An interview with Lisa Z. Sigel by New Books in Sex, Sexuality, and Sex Work
71 min listen
Tue. 04/26 - When the CIA Funded an Animal Farm Cartoon by Cool Stuff Ride Home
17 min listen
Daniel Jonah Goldhagen, “The Devil That Never Dies” (Little, Brown and Co., 2013): There are 13 million Jews in the world today. There are also 13 million Senegalese, 13 million Zambians, 13 million Zimbabweans, and 13 million Chadians. These are tiny–a realist might say “insignificant”–nations. by New Books in Religion
63 min listen
Daniel Jonah Goldhagen, “The Devil That Never Dies” (Little, Brown and Co., 2013): There are 13 million Jews in the world today. There are also 13 million Senegalese, 13 million Zambians, 13 million Zimbabweans, and 13 million Chadians. These are tiny–a realist might say “insignificant”–nations. by New Books in Jewish Studies
63 min listen
Byron's Serial Corner LIVE: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders: On the morning of June 13th, 1977, a camp counselor stumbled into a nightmare. An evil act perpetrated under the cover of a storm, left three young girls dead, triggering the largest manhunt in Oklahoma history at the time. This episode was... by Frightday
57 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

ZOMBIES

ZOMBIES

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Throughline

Related podcast episodes