Are you intrigued, curious, or scared to death by death? Join the party(!) for our ongoing discussion, as each new episode attempts to ease our death anxiety (and maybe yours along the way!) with strange facts, historical Darwinism, and more gallows humor than your weird uncle brings to Thanksgiving dinner. Pull up a seat at our existential tea party, as we dust off the Ouija board and invite Death in to ask life's most enduring riddles—What's it all about? Where do we go after we depart thi ...
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In this episode, your hosts Fae and Aratrice dig up some truly bizarre ways those who have come before us have bought the farm. From a romantic interlude gone wrong, to a “personality disturbance,” to a surprisingly lethal vegetable, this episode covers a lot of ground. The unusual deaths recounted herein prove that no matter how ready you may be t…
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E16 Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas
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A far cry from the holiday you likely know, and possibly(?) love, our modern version of Christmas is rooted in paganism. You might be surprised to learn that underneath the surface of festive holiday cheer, December 25th has historically been a holiday synonymous with telling terrifying tales and advising children on how to avoid torture and being …
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Graves! Tombstones! Marker-y thingies for human bones mostly and other bones sometimes! In this episode, we will share with you tales about the inhabitants of some noteworthy graves, including: A woman whose life was cut short due to tragic circumstances, whereupon her grave became yet another one The story of a man so afraid of being buried alive …
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E14 Halloween! (It's a Dead Man's Party), Part 2
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HALLOWEEN! How did Mischief Night shape Halloween celebrations today? What are the origins of trick or treating? Who was Guy Fawkes and does he have a better mustache than John Waters? The answer to all of these questions and more shall be revealed as we continue to tread beyond the shroud in this episode of Death Party! This is the very first time…
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E13 Halloween! (It's a Dead Man's Party), Part 1
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HALLOWEEN! Where did it come from? Why is it so fricking great? Why do ALL THE BEST PEOPLE love Halloween? Is it really just a modern-day Samhain celebration? Do you know the ancient (and grisly) origin of Halloween bonfires? How about which vegetable is the spOOooOOkiest? Why do strange little children come to my door and demand snacks? The answer…
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Are you human? Looking to solve that pesky (yet eternal) problem of your own mortality? Well fear not, kindred spirit! Your friendly Death Party pals have got you covered in this episode on how to live forever and ever. Unless you are actually an immortal, then maybe you can toss us some pointers. In this episode on longevity, you’ll learn about th…
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E11 Reincarnation — We're Back!
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We’re at it again with another episode on being at it again! Won’t you hold our hands for a third time as we take another stroll down reincarnation lane? If you’ve already listened to the first two episodes in this series, you have a solid foundation of knowledge about how popular belief in reincarnation is (more than you might think!). We previous…
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E10 What's Black and White and Dead All Over? Part 2
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How did the Egyptian Book of the Dead fit into the lives of royal and average Egyptians? Was it a vital afterlife resource or shameless cash grab? What does surviving the afterlife have in common with snap bracelets? If you’ve already listened to part one of this episode, you have a solid foundation of knowledge about what Egyptians thought the aft…
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E9 What’s Black and White and Dead All Over? Part 1
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What exactly was the Egyptian Book of the Dead and how did it fit into the lives of royal and average Egyptians? What was the difference between it and the Coffin or Pyramid Texts? What did the Egyptians believe awaited them on the other side and how many snack cakes did Fae think about when we were recording this episode? Dust off your papyri and …
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E8 Death Party Theatre — The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
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Who or what killed Edgar Allan Poe?! Guys and dolls! Theydies and gentlethem! Death Party Theatre is pleased to bring you— Thrills! Chills! Suspense! Crime! All of this and more awaits you in this episode covering the mysterious, unsolved death of a literary legend! Throw on your favorite trenchcoat and follow us back in time as we ponder his surpr…
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E7 Reduce, Reuse, Reincarnate, Part 2
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What happens after we depart this mortal coil? A startling number of Americans think it's possible that we reincarnate. Can we? Do we? Should we? This episode tells the story of James Huston and James Leininger, the former a WWII veteran and the latter is also him, but after being reincarnated. Bonus points if you can keep track of which James (or …
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E6 Reduce, Reuse, Reincarnate, Part 1
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What happens after we depart this mortal coil? What happens after we depart this mortal coil? A startling number of Americans think it's possible that we reincarnate. Can we? Do we? Should we? Show notes Website Help Us Keep the Show Running; become a Patron! Socials: Instagram Twitter Facebook Facebook group Support Death Party Podcast by contribu…
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E5 Heavy Metal (Makeup, Not Music)
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While heavy metal may be a type of music that fans of death positivity might listen to, it's not a type of ingredient you want to smear on your skin in the name of beauty. Arsenic, mercury, lead: just some heavy metals found in cosmetic products over the centuries which resulted in pretty nasty side effects—like death. Join as we ponder why people …
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E4 Drop Dead Gore-geous, Part 2
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Sometimes your trendy getup turns into your tragic downfall. Are you a fan of fashion who follows the hottest trends? If you said yes, be glad you're alive today because throughout history, your odds of dressing up without burning up weren't great! Find out how some historical fashionistas were well-dressed, while others turned out well-done. From …
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E3 Drop Dead Gore-geous, Part 1
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Sometimes your trendy getup turns into your tragic downfall. Are you a fan of fashion who follows the hottest trends? If you said yes, be glad you're alive today because throughout history, your odds of dressing up without burning up weren't great! Find out how some historical fashionistas were well-dressed, while others turned out well-done. From …
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If death came a-knockin’, who would you expect at the door? Listen to part one, then tune back in for the stunning conclusion. Show notes Website Help Us Keep the Show Running; become a Patron! Socials: Instagram Twitter Facebook Facebook group Support Death Party Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/death-party-p…
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If death came a-knockin’, who would you expect at the door? And why? Many people don’t actually know the origin of how their idea of death came to be. In our first episode, we lift Death's shroud and peer into the dark history of the personification of death. And when one is faced with the prospect of dancing their very last dance, how they might b…
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