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King Kong pt. 2

Season 6 Episode 6 | 10m 09s

Since his 1933 movie debut, King Kong’s impact on our culture has been persistent. For nearly a century, Kong’s story has changed to reflect, and sometimes comment on, our society’s issues with racism, sexism, and fear of the unknown. Let’s talk about how well this iconic monster’s evolution keeps up with our changing times.

Aired: 06/26/24
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Is the Manticore a man-eating monster from Persian myth or simply a misidentified tiger?
Jiangshi, is a variation on the vampire that you won’t soon forget!
Translation has shaped the lore of Grendel's Mother as a fearsome yet misunderstood figure.
La Lechuza: The Shape-Shifting Witch-Owl
Ever felt like a place seems real yet oddly unsettling?
The Pacific Northwest's enigmatic waters are home to an elusive sea serpent of legend: Cadborosaurus
In this episode, we explore the complicated legacy of the monumental 1933 film, King Kong.
There’s something deeper to this fantastically monstrous story!
Meet Kappa, a Japanese water yokai that's obsessed with butts.