Andrew and Kassy discuss zombies, their portrayal in popular culture, Korean zombie content, and zombie apocalypse preparation stores. They explore Americans' fascination with zombies and debate the pros and cons of surviving a zombie apocalypse.
Zombies are supernatural monsters that appear in almost every culture's folklore and have been popularized through movies, TV shows, video games, and more.
Zombies are typically humans infected with a zombie virus, known for their desire to consume the brains of living humans, and the most effective way to neutralize them is believed to be decapitation.
Deep dives
Overview of the Podcast
In this episode of the QLIP's English podcast, the hosts discuss zombies and their portrayal in popular culture. They mention the request by a listener named Mashari to cover this topic and the importance of receiving feedback from the listeners. The hosts also talk about their personal preferences regarding zombie-related content, including TV shows and movies. They explore various zombie-themed TV shows like 'Z Nation' and 'iZombie,' highlighting their different approaches to the genre. The hosts also mention other Korean zombie content, such as the movie 'Train to Busan' and its sequel 'Peninsula.' Additionally, they discuss the existence of zombie apocalypse preparation stores in the United States.
Characteristics of Zombies
The hosts describe the characteristics of zombies for those who may not be familiar with the concept. They explain that zombies are typically humans infected with a zombie virus, causing them to become undead creatures. Zombies are known for their desire to consume the brains of living humans. The hosts mention that zombies usually move slowly and hunt at night. They also discuss the common belief that decapitating a zombie is the most effective way to neutralize it, jokingly comparing it to the necessity of using a wooden stake to kill vampires.
Personal Perspectives on Zombies
The hosts share their thoughts and personal experiences with zombie-related content. They mention that while they may not be huge zombie enthusiasts, they have watched and enjoyed certain shows like 'Z Nation,' which they describe as a more comedic take on zombies. They also discuss 'iZombie,' a TV show where the main character, who is a zombie, uses her ability to gain visions from the brains she consumes to solve murder mysteries. The hosts briefly mention the Korean zombie show 'Kingdom' and its sequel. They conclude the episode by pondering how they would personally respond in a hypothetical zombie apocalypse.
Zombies are everywhere! From movies and TV shows to video games and more, zombies are supernatural monsters that appear in almost every culture’s folklore. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about everything they know about these undead creatures.
Simplified Speech episodes feature two native English speakers having clear, natural, and easy-to-understand conversations about interesting topics, like zombies. Studying with this series helps you to improve your English listening skills and speak English naturally..
Fun facts
The word “zombie” first appeared in 1819 when poet Robert Southey used it in his book History of Brazil to refer to a rebel leader named Zumbi.
Expressions included in the study guide
My [something]
Game over
To blank on [something]
For days on end
To the bitter end
If you can’t beat them, join them
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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
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