Toke 03 - The OG Zombie

Toke Lore

This episode of Toke Lore, Sarah and Kiki delve into the history behind the Haitian Vodou Zombie. We discuss the history of Haiti and how it influenced the creation of zombies. We then distinguish the difference between the zombie we’re used to in things like World War Z and 28 Days Later and the very real zombies that exist in Haiti… maybe even today.

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This episode contains discussions of violence and substance use. Listener discretion is advised. Marijuana is not legal in all states. Please check your state’s laws before engaging in recreational use. Please do not smoke and drive. Smoke responsibly. Marijuana should be done with consent. Please respect others’ decisions not to engage in recreational marijuana use.

Mature audiences advised.

Resources for Episode:

• https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2017/10/are-zombies-real
• https://www.exploring-africa.com/en/benin/fon/fon
• Parcast’s Mythical Monsters, Zombies
• https://naacpculpeper.org/resources/writing-about-slavery-this-might-help/
• Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn by Karen McCarthy Brown 0520070739
• Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia

Producers: Sarah Etherton and Kiki Rau

Research & Scripting: Kiki Rau

Editing: Sarah Etherton

Logo Art: Ali McQueen - instagram.com/taller_mcqueen

Season Album Art: Heather Lisonbee - instagram.com/featherbee_art

Intro-music Merry Bay by Ghostrifter Official

https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official

Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

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Sound effects from freesound.org:

Bong Rip by somthingwild

https://freesound.org/s/180227/

Dark loops pack 202 by josefpres

https://freesound.org/s/569977/

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