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The Mortician's Daughter
by Triple Virgo
The Mortician’s Daughter brings you a monthly meditation on the macabre to help you face your existential crisis head on. From rigor mortis to dark goddesses of the graveyard, The Mortician’s Daughter will be covering an array of grim and occasionally gruesome topics. All things death are open to exploration...
Episodes
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Episode 033: History is Weird
This might not surprise you, but I like learning about history. Humans are super weird and maybe that’s why the stories that emerge from our shared past oftentimes are, well, weird. And if you think humans are done making weird history happen, that we’ve somehow advanced beyond our ancestors, I...
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Episode 032: Hollywood Endings
Hollywood, Baby. Nothing embodies glitz and glamor quite like the golden age of the silver screen. On this episode of The Mortician’s Daughter, we’re going to look into some of those mysteries from Hollywood of yesteryear that remain a mystery today, as well as a couple that were debunked but…
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Episode 031: Fairy Tale Flip
In this episode, we uncover the surprisingly dark origins of some favorite fairy tales, where "happily ever after" wasn’t always guaranteed. Stories like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty trace back to creepy fireside fables rather than the technicolor versions most of us are familiar with today...…
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Episode 030: Strange Endings
Grief is perhaps the most terrible part of the human experience, but death? Well, sometimes death can sometimes be funny. From unfortunate royal ends to courtrooms gone awry, we’ll discuss the gray space between the sorrow of loss and death’s occasional sense of humor. -- Written by Carly…
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Episode 029: Satanic Panic
In this episode, we dive into the wild world of the 1980s Satanic Panic, when everyone thought the devil was lurking in their neighborhood. From over-the-top conspiracy theories to the baffling trials, we trace the development of this moral frenzy all the way to some viral conspiracies of the...
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Episode 028: Stalking
Join us as we deep dive into the complexities of stalking: examining its prevalence, risk factors, and the chilling stories of infamous cases that have captured the public’s attention. From the Night Stalker to highway serial killers, we’ll explore the space between obsession and violence... --...
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Episode 027: Curse of the Hope Diamond
Welcome to this episode, where we delve into the mysterious and chilling history of the Hope Diamond. Known for its stunning beauty and enormous value, this gem is equally famous for the curse said to follow its owners, bringing misfortune and tragedy. Join us as we explore the legends, lore, and...
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Episode 026: Interview with Dr. Aneesah Nadir on Grief and Deathcare in the Islamic Community
On this installment of The Mortician’s Daughter, we’re continuing our Insiders Interview Series with special guest, Dr. Aneesah Nadir, a pioneer in the field of Muslim mental health and a cofounder of the Islamic Social Services Association-USA (ISSA-USA). We’ll be speaking with her about Grief…
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Episode 025: Cursed Tombs
On Episode 25, Dana will be filling in as host to discuss Cursed Tombs from the mummy’s curse in Ancient Egypt to King Casimir IV in Poland and a caged grave in the Scottish Highlands. Get ready. -- Written by Carly Schorman Narrated by Dana Stern Produced and edited by Mark Anderson Theme song…
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Episode 024: Murder for Hire
Join us for a discussion about Contract Killers and the sometimes frightening, sometimes stupid Murder-for-Hire schemes from American History. From mobsters during the Prohibition to love torn asunder, we’ll be talking about cold-blooded killers and the people who paid them... -- Written and...
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Episode 023: Interview with Elena Rose About Inclusive Griefcare
We have a very special interview to kick off the New Year with the Reverend Elena Rose Vera -- artist, activist, public speaker, ordained minister, and Filipina-Ashkenazi trans woman -- to discuss inclusive deathcare and grief support... -- Written and narrated by Carly Schorman Produced and…
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Episode 022: Haunted Castles
Everyone loves a Hallmark Christmas movie castle, but what if that castle was haunted? On this episode, we’re continuing our Hauntings series with another installment, but this time we’re focusing on Haunted Castles and the ghosts (or demon dogs) that roam the hallways and courtyards of these...
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Episode 021: Rachel Essig at River View Cemetery
Welcome to the launch of our new interview series with other funeral industry professionals about their work and, probably, their work ethics as we delve deeper into deathcare. Rachel Essig, Executive Director of River View Cemetery and Funeral Home kicks off the series with a conversation about...
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Episode 020: Dark Goddesses of the Graveyard
In this episode, we explore the fearsome Goddesses of the Graveyard. These dark goddesses bring forth destruction, offer sanctuary to the dead, or maybe they just have a lot of rage. For this initial installment, we’ll be discussing Persephone, ruler of the Underworld, the Haitian graveyard...
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Episode 019: Near-Death Experiences
If you suddenly find yourself floating through a long, dark tunnel toward a bright light, you might have just died. In this episode, we discuss NDEs, or near-death experiences, and some of the theories surrounding this phenomenon. Around the world, people of different cultural and religious...
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Episode 018: Three Bloody Marys
In this episode, we explore the origin of the classic slumber party game, Bloody Mary, as well as three murderous women from history who just might be the creepy woman in the mirror. From the Blood Countess of Transylvania to British royals, we have the details on these Bloody Marys. Special…
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Episode 017: A Nefarious Reunion
The Mortician’s Daughter returns!! In this episode, we talk about Werner Herzog, the dangers of cell phones and selfies, and more. Join us as we normalize conversations about death while having a little fun with some occasionally morbid topics... -- Written and narrated by Carly Schorman Produced...
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Episode 016: Henry's Ghosts
In this episode, I’m honoring a special birthday request for more ghost stories, but rather than just running through an assortment of haunted places, I thought it would be fun to focus on the ghosts that surround one historical figure: King Henry VIII of England. Henry the VIII’s romantic life,...
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Episode 015: Halloween
There are so many different festivals and holidays around the end of October that merged together to form what we in the USA call Halloween and today I’d like us to untangle some of those threads together. We’ll walk through some of the history of the holiday from the ancient festival of Samhain…
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Episode 014: Odds and Endings
For this episode, I discuss some odds and ends I’ve discovered on this podcasting journey. Sometimes my research turns up interesting tidbits that I don’t get to talk about during our brief monthly meditation. So I’ve gathered some favorites here including the paradoxical frog, toxic people,...
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Episode 013: Lucky Number Thirteen
This episode just so happens to be Lucky Number Thirteen so I thought this would be the perfect time to explore my lucky number and the superstitions surrounding it. We’ll get into some of the history of its unlucky status, its present day impact, Friday the 13th, and more. You can also hear…
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Episode 012: Shared Despair
Let’s hit pause on this era of shared despair to try and find some humor amid the misery. A twisted humor, perhaps, but good for a laugh all the same. Even if it’s just a modest chuckle. Join us as we consider the famous last words, the occasionally mixed feelings about human calamities, and the...
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Episode 011: Hauntings Pt. II
Back in Episode Seven we first touched upon the subject of hauntings in the United States and we thought it would be fun to circle back, especially this time of year. For this installment, we aurally explore Shadow Folk, a Death Tree, haunted roads, haunted churches, and more. We even touch upon...
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Episode 010: What To Do Before You Die
Today we're here to talk about preparing for the inevitable. Don't panic. We're going to try to keep things fun while we talk about some of the decisions that need to be made prior to death. And this just isn't about what happens after you die. These decisions can impact you while you're alive....
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Episode 009: Reincarnation
In this afterlife installment of The Mortician's Daughter, we explore the concept of reincarnation or transmigration historically, philosophically, and cross-culturally. And, of course, we dive into some real life examples made for the argument that we are all part of an ongoing cycle of death…
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Episode 008: The Golden Gate Bridge
In this episode of The Mortician's Daughter, we discuss the architectural marvel known as the Golden Gate Bridge to explore the more mysterious and macabre points of its history. From the Halfway to Hell Club that formed during its construction to its contemporary status as the second most…
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Episode 007: Hauntings
On this episode, we discuss hauntings in the United States as part one of a special two part series. We touch upon 112 Ocean Avenue where The Amityville Horror took place, the Crescent Hotel, The Whaley House, The Winchester Mystery House, and a few spots in my home state of Arizona, including…
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Episode 006: The Lives and Deaths of Saints
In this latest installment of The Mortician's Daughter, we talk about avoiding the summer heat (and resultant depression) here in the Sonoran Desert and about the paths to Sainthood, obviously. You might not see the initial correlation between these two ideas, but in fifteen minutes, I can draw…
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Episode 005: Nietzsche and Eternal Recurrence
This time around, I’m here to briefly touch upon Nietzsche and Eternal Recurrence. Now, Friedrich Nietzsche presents such a large and looming figure -- philosophically, culturally, and personally -- that I feel we will be revisiting him and his work again in the months and years to come so…
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Episode 004: Deadly Resolution
If you haven't quite held to all those New Year's resolutions, this is definitely an episode for you as we explore the dangers lurking in your "Get Fit" plans. You might be surprised to discover just what life-threatening hazards are waiting for you at your neighborhood gym. We also find a few...
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Episode 003: Merry Wives and Black Widows
In this installment of The Mortician’s Daughter, we discuss what differentiates a Black Widow from your run-of-the-mill murderess and discuss some famous Black Widows from history. We also do some real life exploring of the Mystery Castle on South Mountain in Phoenix and discover the macabre…
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Episode 002: Death by Fairy
Those adorable tiny creatures from the British Isles are not to be trifled with and we can tell you why on this episode of The Mortician’s Daughter. Beyond exploring their place in history, we follow fairies right through to their present day presence. Also, we recount the tragic end of Bridget...
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Episode 001: Begin with the End
For our very first episode of The Mortician’s Daughter, I offer up a short introduction before diving right in with the stages of death, including algor and rigor mortis. And, of course, we establish the most difficult stage to identify: death itself. Just what does make someone officially dead...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Mortician’s Daughter brings you a monthly meditation on the macabre to help you face your existential crisis head on. From rigor mortis to dark goddesses of the graveyard, The Mortician’s Daughter will be covering an array of grim and occasionally gruesome topics. All things death are open to exploration...
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The Mortician’s Daughter brings you a monthly meditation on the macabre to help you face your existential crisis head on. From rigor mortis to dark goddesses of the graveyard, The Mortician’s Daughter will be covering an array of grim and occasionally gruesome topics. All things death are open to...
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