Vampire Lore, Universal’s Dark Universe & The Bride Who Said NO | Toke It Out Ep. 21 This week we deep dive into the real lore behind Universal Studios’ classic monsters—from Dracula's coffin to Frankenstein's tragic bride—and why the Creature from the Black Lagoon is criminally underrated. Oh, and did you know vampires might’ve caused actual hysteria in 1700s Serbia? Because we go there.

🧛‍♀️ Is garlic the ultimate vampire repellant?

🧠 Was Mary Shelley a bisexual horror baddie?

🎃 Why is Universal bringing back the Dark Universe now?

Plus: vampire rules from ancient China to modern Twilight, hot takes on Interview with the Vampire, and a cotton candy energy drink I’m willing to cross the border to find. This is your chaotic academic toke-fueled podcast at its finest.

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