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Explore the concept of horror vacui and its relevance in art, design, philosophy, and physics. Discuss the fear and horror associated with depopulated spaces in horror movies. Analyze the use of empty spaces and negative space in horror films. Delve into the symbolic use of the sky as a threat in Jordan Peele's movie. Examine the fear-based interpretations and myths surrounding eclipses. Explore the thematic connection between the fear of open spaces and cosmic horror. Discuss the subjective perception of open and enclosed spaces and the feeling of belonging.

The hosts discuss the 1961 British Kaiju film 'Gorgo' and its humorous concept. They analyze the city stomping scenes and the unique aspects of the film. Background information on the people involved in the making of the film is provided. They delve into special effects, the film score, and other topics. The speakers explore the mysterious creature and the Irish village. The bathysphere scene and capturing Gorgo are discussed. The natural affinity between kids and giant monsters is explored. Conflict and controversy surrounding the decision to sell the captured creature are highlighted. The excessive smashing scenes and model work in 'Gorgo' are discussed.

Delving into the world of hermit crabs, the hosts discuss vacancy chains, evolutionary dependencies, and the scarcity of desired shells. They also explore the mythological significance of hermit crabs in Mayan culture and listen to high school students discuss unsolved murders.

This podcast explores the craft, significance, and origins of the piñata in Mexican customs and traditions. It discusses its potential origins, incorporation into missionary activities, and connections to Chinese traditions.

This podcast explores the taxonomy, adaptability, and evolution of hermit crabs, discussing their unique adaptations and intense competition for shells. It also delves into the hermit to king hypothesis and its social implications, as well as vacancy chains in hermit crabs and their parallels with human economies. The hosts also touch on challenges of interpreting visual information and provide a preview of a future hermit crab episode.

The hosts discuss the backlog of messages and remind listeners to rate, review, and check subscriptions. They explore connections between vampire myths and counting. They highlight the value of used books and introduce a new podcast. The hosts talk about a confusing Santa Claus movie and swapping actors in films. They discuss a remarkable film and express gratitude towards their audio producer and sponsors.

Exploring the history and significance of the vacuum in different cultures, including ancient Greek philosophers. The influence of Aristotle's denial of empty space and the conflict with religious reasoning. Galileo's investigation into the concept of horror vacui and his contributions to theoretical physics. Discovering atmospheric pressure and its influence on fluid dynamics. The mind-blowing experience of boiling potatoes on Mount Everest and its impact on our perception of the world.

Guest Dick Miller discusses the 1959 horror comedy 'A Bucket of Blood.' They explore the film's lampooning of beatnik culture and art scenes, as well as the character of Walter Paisley played by Miller. The discussion also touches on the 'save the cat' moment in screenwriting and the escalation of crimes and artistic creations in the film. They delve into the fear and insecurities of artists and the sacrifices they make in the creative process.

Delve into the fascinating world of hermit crabs, their scavenging habits, and their unique physical features. Explore different species of hermit crabs, including land-dwelling coconut crabs. Learn about the importance of shells for hermit crabs, their shell preferences, and the intense competition for shells. Speculate about hermit crabs in post-apocalyptic scenarios and upcoming hermit crab research. Also, discover other interesting podcasts from iHeartRadio and a sponsor called Bakers.

Explore the origin and abilities of Swarm, a unique supervillain from Marvel Comics with bee-like abilities. Discover the connection between Swarm's powers and the behavior of real bees.