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Deathropology
by Misha Mikami and Jeffrey Cronin
Deathropology features two college students having conversations about death and the stigmas surrounding it in hopes to lower anxieties surrounding death and death culture.
Episodes
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Episode 69: The Death of Deathropology
That's right- Deathropology is permanently over. In this final episode, Jeffrey and Misha share behind the scenes tidbits and memories of creating the show throughout the past two years. -- To keep up with Misha, click here, & to keep up with Jeffrey, click here.
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Episode 68: Anticipatory Grief
Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 4:00pm on 06/09/2023. In this episode, Jeff and Misha discuss what is anticipatory grief, does it exist and who experiences it? Sources Anticipatory Grief Guide: What Is It? – Forbes Health. Anticipatory grief: A review - ScienceDirect Helen Sweeting & Mary...
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Episode 67: Misha's Book Reviews
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 2 June 2023, 16:00. In this episode, Misha (as if she was put into a microwave) gives you her thoughts on all of the death-related books she has read so far. Peep the sources to see the books as they were reviewed in order! Sources Caitlin Doughty's books:...
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Episode 66: dancing at the pity party
Originally aired on Radio DePaul 26 May 2023 at 4PM CST. Sources: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/573483/dancing-at-the-pity-party-by-tyler-feder/9780525553021/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50010932-dancing-at-the-pity-party https://www.tylerfeder.com/about-2...
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Episode 65: Twilight in Retrospect
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 5/19/2023 at 4:00pm. In this week's solo episode, Jeffrey discusses the Twilight franchise, his overall thoughts and the controversies of the franchise. Check out Misha's solo episode next week where she reviews book! Feel free to email the show...
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Episode 64: Visiting St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 5/12/2023 at 4:00pm. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey talk about their recent visit to St. Boniface, as well as the difference between small vs large cemeteries.
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Episode 63: The Last Doctor by Jean Marmoreo and Johanna Schneller
Misha and Jeffrey have another book club meeting, this time discussing a book from last year about Canada's implementation of medical assistance in dying (MAiD).
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Episode 62: Mount Everest
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 4/28/2023 at 4:00pm. In this episode Misha and Jeffrey discuss Mount Everest, how climate change is effecting the mountain range and also discusses the dangers that sherpa guides face.
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Episode 61: Visiting Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum
In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey talk about their recent visit to Rosehill, as well as the woes of corporate-owned and operated cemeteries and funeral homes. Sources Rosehill Cemetery | Dignity Memorial About | SCI Roe's Hill Revisited | Edgewater Historical Society Was Rosehill Supposed to be...
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Episode 60: Taxidermy
Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 4:00pm on 4/14/2023. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey go over the quick history of taxidermy and other things related to the interesting and unique hobby and art form.
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Episode 59: Frozen Grief
Misha and Jeffrey discuss the work of Pauline Boss on Ambiguous Loss and how it differs from a "normal" grieving process. Sources Boss, Pauline. "Frozen Grief." Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief, Harvard UP, 2009, pp. 1-25,...
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Episode 58: Sugar (Rock the Clock 2023 Special)
Hello! In this episode, Jeffrey and I put together some information about sugar, natural, added, so on & so forth! As many consumer goods are now, it is quite difficult to stay informed. Happy listening :-)
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Episode 57: IDKHOW and Reincarnation...
As a continuation of The Brobecks episode, Misha speaks about Dallon Weekes's most recent band, I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME.
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Episode 56: The Long History of FanFiction
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 2/24/2023 at 4:00pm. In this solo episode, Jeffrey delves into the long world of fanfiction.
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Episode 55: Organ Donation
Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 2/10/2023 at 4:00pm. In this week's episode Misha and Jeffrey go over the history and the steps involved in the organ donation process.
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Episode 54: Midwestern Mormonism
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 1/27/2023 at 4:00pm. On this week's episode, Misha and Jeffrey explore the history of Mormonism in the Midwest along with different Mormon tenants and the controversy surrounding the church's stance on polygamy.
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Episode 53: The Unification Church
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on January 20th, 2023. Misha and Jeffrey talk about the founding, teachings, and shaky ethics surrounding the Unification Church.
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Episode 52: Tokophobia - The Fear of Pregnancy
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on Radio DePaul at 4:00pm on 1/13/2023. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey discuss Tokophobia and go through numerous different studies discussing the subject. What are some of the causes for women to suffer from Tokophobia, are there treatments, and why is it…
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Episode 51: Pronatalism- The New Eugenics
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 6 January 2023. In the first episode of winter quarter, Misha and Jeffrey discuss the trend of wealthy entrepreneurs trying to encourage other wealthy couples they know to have as many children as possible, and what the implications of pronatalism hold for...
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Episode 50: Krampus (2015)
Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 5:00pm on 12/05/2022. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey delve into the folklore of Krampus and discuss their thoughts on the 2015 comedy-horror film of the same name.
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Episode 49: Filling Out Our Advance Directives
Fill out your own advance directive while listening to this chatty episode where Misha and Jeffrey fill out their a.d. paperwork and discuss the reasoning behind their decisions.
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Episode 48: Literacy and Medicine
Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 4:30 pm on 11/18/2022. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey delve into the connection between literacy and the medical field and the importance of literacy in everyday life.
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Episode 47: An Autopsy of The Brobecks
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 20221111. In an exploration of internet footprints and how they can be manipulated over time, Misha talks about a band that had been active from around 2003-2013, and how their body of work has been uncovered by internet archivists and enthusiasts alike. Show...
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Episode 46: Bad Endings
Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 11/4/2022 at 4:30pm. Today's solo episode hosted by Jeffrey discusses bad endings in all forms of media and why is there a general fascination with them?
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Episode 45: All ABOut Blood
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 10/28/2022 at 4:30 pm. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey discuss blood, including blood types, the Japanese belief in blood personality types and compatibility, and a special surprise!
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Episode 44: Visiting Graceland Cemetery
Originally aired live on Radio DePaul 21-10-2022 at 4:30PM CST. This week, Misha and Jeffrey reflect on their recent visit to Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum located on Clark & Irving Park.
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Episode 43: Veganism
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 10/14/2022. In this special episode of Deathropology, Misha and Jeffrey welcome their friend Emmanuel who is a vegan to discuss different topics about veganism such as Emmanuel's vegan journey, animal welfare, health benefits, and we had a FAQ discussion about...
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Episode 42: Capitalism and Creativity
Misha and Jeffrey talk about how to enjoy media despite streaming services and always-crunching timelines. Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 10 October 2022. Show Notes: Alex Hirsch Emails with Disney S&P...
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Episode 41: I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Brought to you by Radio DePaul on 09/30/2022. This week Misha and Jeffrey discuss Jennette McCurdy's memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died, this is a heavy episode as we are discussing child abuse, eating disorders, unsafe work environments, health struggles etc. If you are easily triggered or may be...
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Episode 40: Recent Political Deaths
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on Friday, 23 September 2022. Misha and Jeffrey discuss the deaths of Shinzo Abe, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Elizabeth II.
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Episode 39: Taking the Vampire Test
Are the hosts of Deathropology Misha and Jeffrey vampires? Find out this week as they take a vampire test to see if they are vampires or if they are mere mortals.
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Episode 38: The Vampire Subculture
In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey take a deep dive into the vampire subculture including the crazy lingo and why people choose to join the vampire lifestyle.
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Episode 37: The History of Vampires
In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey dive into the history of vampire folklore from the first reported beliefs of vampirism, to vampires in fiction, and even people accused of being real life vampires. We also discuss the vampire tropes often portrayed in fiction.
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Episode 36: The Second Birthday Special
In this episode, Jeffrey and Misha try to sell each other a game; Misha tries to get Jeffrey to play OFF (Mortis Ghost, 2008) and Jeffrey tries to get Misha to play Stardew Valley (Concerned Ape, 2016). Will they each be successful? Listen to find out...
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Episode 35: Bury Your Gays
Misha and Jeffrey discuss the Bury Your Gays trope and how it went from refuge to exploitation.
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Episode 34: Discussing Godzilla (1954)
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 7 June 2022. Misha and Jeffrey talk about the original Godzilla movie.
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Episode 33: Jeff Analyzes Midsommar (2019)
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on May 31st, 2022. This episode Jeffrey discusses Ari Aster's 2019 film Midsommar, which is the story of grief, the deterioration of a relationship, and how those who are the most vulnerable are at risk to be indoctrinated by cults.
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Episode 32: Misha talks about After Life (1998)
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on May 24th, 2022. In the second installments of solo episodes, Misha discusses Hirokazu Kore-eda's 1998 film After Life, about reflecting on one's most valued memories and what it means to be alive and to make connections with others.
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Episode 31: Exotic Pets
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 05/17/2022. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey discuss the dangerous world and "hobby" of exotic pets that has been glamorized through avenues such as PetTube and social platforms. The host discusses why exotic pets are not for everybody and for specialized...
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Episode 30: Quotev Death Quizzes
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 05/03/2022. This week Misha and Jeffrey take some questionable quotev death quizzes with some bizzaro questions and results! We hope you enjoy!
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Episode 29: The Pandemic, Pt. 4
Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 04/26/2022. Jeffrey and Misha discuss the pandemic once more to mark one year of the podcast's production.
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Episode 28: Easter and Holy Week
Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 04/19/2022. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey as well as special guest Nat discuss the history of Holy Week and Easter! They also discuss their own Easter experiences as well as what people are giving up for Lent.
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Episode 27: The 27 Club
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 03/01/2022. In this episode of Deathropology, Misha and Jeffrey discuss the mystery surrounding the 27 Club and some of its members.
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Episode 26: Misha talks My Chem!
In this episode, Misha is on her own to talk about one of her favorite bands and largest inspirations.
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Episode 25: The Immortalization of Musicians
Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 2/15/2022. In this solo episode Jeffrey discusses how famous musicians live on after death. How their estates operate, how their deaths impacted their legacy, and if any only found fame and recognition after death.
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Episode 24: Precious Moments
Misha and Jeffrey talk about the infamous Precious Moments figurines, grieving parents, kitsch art. -- Originally aired on Radio DePaul
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Episode 23: Bianca's Law
Originally aired 02/01/2022 at Radio DePaul at 8:30pm. In this episode Misha and Jeffrey discuss a law proposal Bianca's law that would make it illegal to show graphic images that exploit the deceased or that use the pictures to target and harass victim's families. The host give their opinions on...
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Episode 22: Interview with Prof. Craig Klugman - Part 2
In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey interview Prof. Craig Klugman on his career and gain insight on how he got to where he is today. For more information on Prof. Klugman, please check out this personal website and Twitter page. The first half of this episode was originally aired on Radio DePaul…
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Episode 21: Death Planning with Professor Craig Klugman
In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey interview Prof. Craig Klugman about different methods of final disposition, as well as the paperwork and logistics of planning for one's death. For more information on Prof. Klugman, please check out this personal website and Twitter page. The first half of this...
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Episode 20: Personal Death Questions
Originally aired on Radio DePaul 11/19/2021 at 5:30pm. Misha and Jeffrey this week have decided in honor of services and events such as deaf cafes and death over dinner to ask each other as friends some personal questions about death. Topics range from having kids in a climate change world to…
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How many episodes does Deathropology have?
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What is Deathropology about?
Deathropology features two college students having conversations about death and the stigmas surrounding it in hopes to lower anxieties surrounding death and death culture.
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Who hosts Deathropology?
Deathropology is created and hosted by Misha Mikami and Jeffrey Cronin.
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