Toke 11 - Jiangshi [The Hopping Vampire]

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Sarah and Kiki hop into the ancient and terrifying tales of the Chinese Jiangshi. Along the way, discover the oldest tales and an iconic film franchise. Hold your breath for this one! **Disclaimers** The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of our own. The research done for this episode was done with utmost care and respect. If you found we have misrepresented, misinterpreted, or flat out got it wrong please reach out to us and respectfully share your story or provide your sources. Thank you. 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 this Episode: Resources for Episode: Lam, Stephanie (2009). "Hop on Pop: Jiangshi Films in a Transnational Context". Mr. Vampire (Chinese: 殭屍先生) is a 1985 Hong Kong comedy horror film directed by Ricky Lau and produced by Sammo Hung. Liao Yiwu's: The Corpse Walker. “Jiangshi The Chinese Hopping Vampire That Will Leap Out At You” -Freaky Folklore podcast “Jiangshi: The Chinese Hopping Vampire” -Monsters of History podcast “Jiangshi: Interview with Sen-Foong Lim and Banana Chan” -Meeple Overboard podcast “Jiangshi: Chinese Hopping Vampires” by Jacob Shelton, History Daily https://www.ancientpages.com/2020/06/11/jiangshi-terrifying-ancient-chinese-vampire-in-disguise/ https://chinesemythologypodcast.com/2018/07/09/episode-63-chinese-hopping-vampires/ http://en.chinaculture.org/chineseway/2011-12/05/content_426742.htm https://www.themoviedb.org/collection/155421?language=en-US Produced and edited by Sarah Etherton and Kiki Rau. Logo art by Ali McQueen. Season album art by Heather Lisonbee. Intro-music Merry Bay by Ghostrifter Official. Contact us at: @tokelore.podcast [e-mail]