Death & All Her Friends

In this episode, death and all her friends discuss mourning, taxidermy, and post mortem photography as we delve into the Victorian Era. David Mcrae is our guest as we cover Queen Victoria's impact on the era's death and mourning practices, as well as some other oddities from the era of morbid fascination. Support the show

This episode, Death and All Her Friends discuss the deadly history of chocolate, chocolate-related deaths, and a bit of baking with chocolate. From the Aztecs to King Leopold, we'll cover chocolate's gruesome rise into European delicacies and desserts that exist today that are problematic. Support the show

Emma & Sarah go truckin’ into the history of the Grateful Dead. For a band that is known for their LIVE performances, the band has unfortunately seen a lot of death among their members. Adrian Trela is our guest as we discuss the lives and too-early deaths of the Grateful Dead, the origin of the band's name, and the many songs written by the dead that touch on themes of death and loss. Support the show

This episode is dedicated to Chicago's most infamous mobsters, from Al Capone to John Dillinger, and the deaths that often followed in their wake. Sarah Gorman joins us as our guest as we discuss the 1920s, prohibition, and one of the things Chicago is best known for.... crime! Support the show

This episode is dedicated to the most mysterious deaths from history, from Black Dahlia to Amelia Earhart to the Dyatlov Pass. Cass Maher and Natalie Younger join us for a lively and delightful discussion about death, dying, and, surprisingly, the Olsen Twins. Support the show

Death & All Her Friends are back with the season premiere of season 4! This episode will revolve around the lives, careers, and too-soon deaths of Saturday Night Live cast members past, including Gilda Radner, John Belushi, and Chris Farley. Comedian and Tik Tok creator Ross Childs guests in a riveting discussion of The Not Ready for Prime Time Cemetery. Support the show

This week, Death & All Her Friends discuss the deaths of parents on classic sitcoms like Friends, The Brady Bunch, and Roseanne. The conversation also entails a meaningful discussion around grief and the death of a parent. Zach Tabor is our guest! Support the show

On this episode of Death & All Her Friends, Emma & Sarah chat with guest Cass Maher about one of the bloodiest (and shortest) Shakespearean plays, MacBeth. Support the show

Sarah & Emma have shark enthusiast, Briana Chernak, on the show to discuss the film Jaws and how it affected shark deaths across the world. Support the show

Jack von Albade is our guest this week as Death & All Our Friends taste their way through a series of beers with names inspired by death. Support the show

In the first episode of Season 3, Death & All Her Friends walks through some cha-cha-changes to their hosting team and digs into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for a discussion on The Marauders. Who were they? How did their lives and deaths affect Harry Potter? Who was the hottest Marauder? ALL very important questions are answered. Support the show

Don't cry for her, Argentina... the truth is, she never left you. Eva Peron's life was fascinating, but it pales in comparison to her death. Join Liz & Sarah as they relive Evita's bizarre 24-year journey from deathbed to final resting place. Support the show

Society, technology, & death- oh my! This week Sarah, Liz, & guest Sandy Lee cross over to the world of Black Mirror to discuss the prominence of death in three episodes: Be Right Back, San Junipero, & Hated in the Nation. Support the show

Becoming a Master of Death is easy! ... if you have the Elder Wand, Resurrection Stone, and Invisibility Cloak on hand. Join Sarah & Liz as they dive into their proverbial Pensieve to relive the magical world of Harry Potter & All His Friends. Support the show

Sarah & Liz kick off season 2 with an exploration of U.S. presidential assassinations. Support the show

This week on the season finale, Liz & Sarah chat with The Modern Mortician, Melissa Unfred. From embalming to aquamation, Death's besties (and their new pal) discuss 1000 ways to dispose of your body when you die. Stay tuned for a dead-funny episode! Support the show

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This episode, Death's besties resurrect Rasputin from the dead AGAIN... or at least the story of his death. Join us for tales of the Romanovs and their own angel of death, Grigori Rasputin. Support the show

In this episode, Death's Besties (Liz & Sarah) chat with special guests, Jess Martinez and Jazmyn Ortega, about Día de Muertos. Listen in for insight to the meaning, purpose, and cultural history of this beautiful holiday! Support the show

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