Ep. 212 Vampires

About this episode

The episode explores the enduring presence of vampires in culture, their connection to mosquitoes, the significance of blood types, and the role of viruses in life and death.

Vampires are the one monster that seems to have been around forever (I mean they are immortal), and they never seem to go away. Their popularity may wax and wane, but these predators are always present, ready to suck away our life force in order to preserve theirs. Even when it seems like we have discussed everything there is to say about these creatures of the night, the Brain Trust comes through with a new perspective. This week we discuss their relation to the mosquito, how blood types play a major factor, and how a virus could keep you alive while you are biologically dead. Podcast Links Castlevania Man-Eating Plants Facebook Twitter

Topics covered

• vampires
• mosquitoes
• blood types
• viruses

Keywords

• immortality
• predators
• life force

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