During the Cold War, the CIA used the legend of a vampire named Aswang to scare locals into not helping the communists. 

During the Cold War, the CIA used the legend of a vampire named Aswang to scare locals into not helping the communists.&nbsp;

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Listen to this collection of top episodes from iHeartRadio and iHeartPodcasts. 

Listen to this collection of top episodes from iHeartRadio and iHeartPodcasts.&nbsp;

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Short Stuff: Did a vampire legend help win the Cold War?

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Have you ever wondered what makes your ticker tick? Josh and Chuck take you back to high school biology for a stroll through the ins and outs of the little pump that keeps everything from your lowly pinky toe to your mighty brain going strong.

Have you ever wondered what makes your ticker tick? Josh and Chuck take you back to high school biology for a stroll through the ins and outs of the little pump that keeps everything from your lowly pinky toe to your mighty brain going strong.

Ba-Dum-Bum Goes Your Heart! 

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Looking back 300 years on, it’s easy to overgeneralize why the Salem Villagers decided to persecute (and execute) their neighbors. But as much as this story has become an American history chestnut, we still don’t understand why Salem lost its mind. Listen to this classic episode to find out what we think we know and what we don't.

Looking back 300 years on, it&rsquo;s easy to overgeneralize why the Salem Villagers decided to persecute (and execute) their neighbors. But as much as this story has become an American history chestnut, we still don&rsquo;t understand why Salem lost its mind. Listen to this classic episode to find out what we think we know and what we don't.

Selects: Salem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know

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Get yourself ready to freak out with this year’s extra-freak Halloween freak-fest, starring the voice acting talents of Chuck and Josh. This year we feature stories from WW Jacobs and WF Harvey, both of whom, if they were alive, would love this episode.

Get yourself ready to freak out with this year&rsquo;s extra-freak Halloween freak-fest, starring the voice acting talents of Chuck and Josh. This year we feature stories from WW Jacobs and WF Harvey, both of whom, if they were alive, would love this episode.

The SYSK Annual Halloween Freaky Spooktacular 2026! 

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Short Stuff: Did a vampire legend help win the Cold War?

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