Monster Week: How “Them!” Became The Greatest Giant Ant Movie Of Its Generation

This week we're replaying some of our favorite monster-themed stories. In this episode from June 2020, a look at one of the most important monster movies most people have never heard of. “Them!” (note the exclamation mark in the title) featured giant irradiated ants, James Arness, the Wilhelm Scream, Fess Parker, Leonard Nimoy and more! Plus: science has determined how to give  the perfect hug, so start practicing. 11 Fun Facts About Them! (Mental Floss) Hug me tender: scientists unlock the secret to the perfect cuddle (Yahoo! News) Protect yourself from giant movie monsters as a Cool Weird Awesome backer on Patreon!