Best Nash Flynn Podcasts (2024)

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D&F&F Ep3 | Cemetery tour of Graceland with Coimetromania (Grace Robbins) and Yes the Audio Gets Better 37:12

1h ago37:12

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Hang out with us at our games and trivia night 11/1/2024! Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of history, art, and mystery woven into Chicago's iconic Graceland Cemetery. This episode features the fascinating insights of cemetery tour guide and historian Coimetromania, our special guest, Grace Robbins. Together, we unravel the stories behind Gr…

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S5 E13 | Nominative Determination: The Time A Slaver Ship Captain Called Joseph White Was Brutally Murdered 46:55

1M ago46:55

46:55

Welcome back, Skeleton Army! IWe don't often support ship captains being murdered, but when we do, it's slave driving Captain Joseph White. How will his large fortune be inherited? Per Capita or Per Stirpes? My money is on the one that rhymes with herpes. !n this episode, we travel back to the eerie streets of Salem, Massachusetts in 1830 to recoun…

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D&F&F Ep2 | Epoch Preservation: History Brought Back to Life Through Gravestone Restoration 53:13

2M ago53:13

53:13

Ever wondered what it takes to bring an overgrown and forgotten cemetery back to life? Rachel Meyer and Josh Gerloff from Epoch Preservation (@epochpreservation) join us to share their incredible journey of transforming neglected burial grounds into beautifully maintained historical sites. Starting with Rachel's groundbreaking research, they moved …

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D&F&F Ep1 | Medieval Literature and Black Death revisited with Dr. Mary M. Alcaro 52:22

3M ago52:22

52:22

Dr. Mary M. Alcaro, a visiting assistant professor of literature at Bryn Mawr College, takes us on a captivating journey through the intersections of plague, trauma, and Middle English texts. This episode kicks off our new interview series with Dr. Alcaro, who shares her path from undergraduate curiosity to a dissertation on the social and psycholo…

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S5 E12 | Teenage Lobotomy: Walter Freeman and the Ice Pick 39:49

3M ago39:49

39:49

DISCLAIMER: Hi everybody, this is Angel. A quick reminder, Death and Friends is not a podcast for the light of heart. Dark and serious subjects may come up. Listener discretion is advised. This episode, we talk about a different kind of death. If you read the title and thought, "oh i like The Ramones," clearly this will be light hearted. It is not.…

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S5 E11 | We Need to Talk About Jessica Mitford: the Problem With American Funerals 43:26

5M ago43:26

43:26

Join us as we unravel the extraordinary life of Jessica Mitford, starting from her birth in 1917 Oxfordshire, England, amidst a family infamous for their fascist leanings and Nazi sympathies. Listen in as we recount the unsettling history of the Mitford family, including her father's fascist tendencies, her sister Diana's marriage to British Union …

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S5 E10 | True Crime Time Part 2: William Henry Bury and The 13 Hour Criminal Trial 38:51

5M ago38:51

38:51

On the back door of the flat, chalk graffiti says “JACK RIPPER IS AT THE BACK OF THIS DOOR” and no one is mentioning that at all in the police headquarters. Join Nash and Angel as they try to parse out the most confusingly planned crime of the century, and decide for yourself whether Jack the Ripper abandoned cheery old East End London for small-to…

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S5 E9 | True Crime Time Pt 1: Hide Your Wives (In A Large, Weirdly Empty Trunk You Have For No Reason): William Henry Bury, The Time He Maybe Definitely Killed His Wife, and Was Maybe Jack the Ripper 34:36

6M ago34:36

34:36

It’s true crime o’clock, and in today’s episode, Angel and Nash find themselves in Scotland, in a basement flat, with the body of a woman in a trunk. She definitely didn’t put herself there, and the guy that did is currently at the Dundee Police Station telling them he didn’t kill her, but he did shove her in there five days ago, and maybe he’s als…

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S5 E8 | Back to the Future: The Other Pandemic That Almost Ended The Modern World - The Spanish Flu 34:08

6M ago34:08

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A pandemic AND a world war?? Wow, that sounds really hard. We wouldn’t know anything about that today, because we solved medicine and warfare, thankfully. Phew! Oh wait, just kidding. In today’s completely hashtag-relatable episode, come hear Nash and Angel learn about the other time these things happened in tandem - and why the 1910s were not bett…

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S5 E7 | Do You Smell What The Rocks Are Cooking? Surprise, It’s Death!: A History of The Paris 21:57

7M ago21:57

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Angel and Nash are enjoying a lovely holiday in Paris. Or they would be, if they could expense it. Since they can’t, join them as they deep dive on the city’s catacombs and how they came to be. Hey, if you thought the bone mudslides of early Plymouth Colony (The First Thanksgiving Episode) were fun, we bet you’ll love this! (Hint: Yeah, more bone m…

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S5 E6 | Baby Fight Club: Medical Doctors versus Midwives 36:56

7M ago36:56

36:56

Oh good, men are taking over women’s medicine. And history. And body autonomy. And political rights. And whatever else this list doesn’t have on it already. Ladies, get ready to hear the unfortunate true story of how 19th century men think the female brain works and how they forced their way into childbirth after a millennia of pretending they coul…

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S5 Patreon Release: Beyond The Grave 57:46

8M ago57:46

57:46

Some of you have requested more relaxed content so here you go! Here's a sneak peak on our monthly Patreon exclusive content: Beyond The Grave. Nash and Angel spend about 15 minutes discussing how to eat an axolotl, some depression talk, their social security numbers, and answering some actual questions about themselves. Let us know what you think …

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S5 E5 | Shut Up About The Sun: Ahkenaten or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Sun 37:45

8M ago37:45

37:45

Back to Egypt! And this time we don't make fun of anyone... okay so we make a little fun... alright we gave it an honest try. Come learn why monotheism can be bad sometimes (all the time), now with 30% more desert. Nash and Angel also learn why having a super hot supportive girlfriend (Nefertiti) can lead to international conflict and historical er…

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S5 E4 | Creature Feature: The Haunted History of Ghosts (Now With Zero Pottery Scenes!) 37:37

9M ago37:37

37:37

Did you ever wonder why the ghost of your grandmother keeps harassing you with the local cats? No? Well maybe it’s because you stopped writing her letters. Join Nash and Angel as they learn all about why the living are terrified of the dead, and what you could maybe do about it. Also Harry Houdini is in the episode in a way you would not see coming…

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S5 E3 | Ashes to Nash’s, Baby: A History of Cremation 35:32

9M ago35:32

35:32

Ever wondered why people started setting dead people on fire? We sure have! Our therapist says this isn’t a healthy thing to wonder, but what do they know? They haven’t studied ANY of the history of cremation, so we aren’t super inclined to take their opinion on this. This isn’t a fun episode, per se, so just… go in knowing that. Well. Most of it I…

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S5 E2 | Cut My Life into Pieces: History of the Autopsy 24:57

9M ago24:57

24:57

Let's go back to Egypt (and other places!) for the original "show me what you're made of." How far back? *checks notes* Pretty damn far. Let’s talk about the origins of looking inside your bits (non derogatory) and how it’s done. Want a free signed hat? 1/26/24 only! ⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Now with Beyond the Grave, a new series with the cre…

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S5 E0.5 | Live Jazz, Die Strung Part 2: Before The 27 Club, It Was, Like, EVERY Jazz Musician, And With Heroin 25:05

10M ago25:05

25:05

Do you know why I pulled you over? I saw you playing saxophone in the club earlier. You have a license for that? In the depressingly-thrilling conclusion to part one, Angel, Nash, and the ever-obnoxious jazz guy Dom explore how New York City made the jazz life even harder than it already was. ⁠⁠Support us on Patreon.⁠⁠⁠ Now with Beyond the Grave, a…

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S5 E0 | Live Jazz, Die Strung Part 1: Getting Into Arguments In The Kentucky Medical Journal 45:27

10M ago45:27

45:27

What do bebop music, and German big pharma, and a bunch of heroin-prescribin’ doctors in Kentucky have in common? Jazz! (*Does jazz hands.*) The show’s editor, audio engineer, and not-quite-Chicagoan, Dom, joins Nash and Angel for some shulie-a-bop-a-doo-vah-day high times. ⁠Support us on Patreon.⁠⁠ Now with Beyond the Grave, a new series with the …

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S5 E1 | Necrophilia: the Story of Hopefully Just One Karen 41:03

1y ago41:03

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Just in time for Halloween, Angel and Nash learn about one of the creepiest things imaginable: the consequences of their actions. And also necrophilia! Come take a walk through history and learn about why France is taking the blame for this nightmare fuel - and why you might want to double check your state’s laws, you know, just in case. This episo…

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S4 E10 | The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Part 2: Henry Tudor and the Prisoner of The Tower of London 53:23

1+ y ago53:23

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It’s the Season Finale, Part 2! And, like every second part of an episode, Angel and Nash wrap up the story of Henry and his wives. Some of them die, but also, so does Henry! And some of the wives live! I mean, not a super long time, but hey, it’s 16th century England after all. ⁠Support us on Patreon.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspod…

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S4 E9 | The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Part 1: Henry Tudor and the Chamber of Polyamory 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

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Welcome to Tudor England! In part 1 of Season 4’s finale, Angel and Nash get a deep dive into what makes a marriage work - and not work - as Henry VII inherits the throne of England and tries to make an heir. They unpack women’s rights in the 16th century, which takes, sadly, very little time. Also in this episode: Sex! Murder! Divorce! A Pope! And…

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S4 E8 | The First Time Rich People Created the Fyre Festival: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 24:55

1+ y ago24:55

24:55

Oh look, another industrial accident. Lucky this led to some really good things! Unfortunately it took a lot of death. Like a lot. Look there's some jokes but this here is a dark one. That being said, hug a union leader (not a cop), and be grateful for functioning fire exits. Support us on Patreon.⁠ ⁠Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)!…

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S4 E7 | Deer Island, or that Time Boston Had a Concentration Camp 25:05

1+ y ago25:05

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Deer Island sounds like it should be a cool hangout for local wildlife, but wow it is not that at all. In the aftermath of King Phillip’s War, Boston goes down the road of history’s worst takes, and commits a little (additional) genocide. Join Nash and Angel as they detail the final histories as the New England colonists (/colonizers) try to eradic…

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S4 E6 | Troy Story: Wait, Messing With People’s Death Rites Is Bad? 28:40

1+ y ago28:40

28:40

Sing, goddess, sing of the anger of our sound guy, Dom, each time he has to edit an episode. In other news, Angel and Nash travel all the way back to ancient Greece to chat about the movie with Orlando Bloom and Brad Pitt. You know the one. They talk about the horse thing, but also they learn about what happens when you weaponize someone’s corpse! …

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Season 1 Recap 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

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We wrap up our first season and discuss favorite moments, future goals of the show, whether or not we should embrace our alien overlords, and if beaches made of cremated remains are the best way to build a beach body. We'll be back in July; check out our other podcasts Death & Friends, The Poor Proles Almanac, and the Gastropocene in the meantime!…

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S4 E5 | Timur the Conqueror’s Grave: The Time Stalin F*cked Around and Found Out 19:59

1+ y ago19:59

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This week, Nash and Angel watch Joseph “Daddy” Stalin learn all about karma in its best, truest form: an ancient tomb curse. Because if you’re in shock about having your bff Hitler betray you in the middle of a world war, well then, the only thing to do is unbury an centuries-old crypt and take a skull home. Right? Anyway, no big deal, but let’s st…

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Restoration Cemeteries; Rediscovering our Communities with Dr. Scott Cave 48:01

1+ y ago48:01

48:01

Tune into this episode of Tomorrow, Today, where we discuss the role of cemeteries in our community identity and our fight against invasive species. Why are cemeteries so important in understanding our local ecology, and why should we learn to reclaim our local cemetery? Check out Citizens Cemetery on Instagram at @CtznsCemetery…

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S4 E4 | True Crime Tim: The Parkman Webster Murder 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

29:08

Nash and Angel visit Boston (again) and stop by Harvard University (again) to see what some professor has hidden in his toilet. Spoiler alert: It might be a coworker? Find out what happened to local rich landlord guy George Parkman and why you might want to schedule a visit to your dentist sometime in the near future, just in case. Support us on Pa…

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The future of Porn & Onlyfans 59:28

1+ y ago59:28

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We've all snuck a look at porn as a young adult, and no one's browser is innocent; porn is as human as breathing and drinking water. It's existed in a number of forms and across time. Today, however, porn exists in increasing access and with new professionalism. We're joined by Vibe Ryder to discuss sex work, the future of sex work in porn, and the…

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S4 E3 | Butterflies All the Way Down: How the Mirabal Sisters Defeated a Goat 23:55

2y ago23:55

23:55

This week's episode is a bit more serious than our usual work. We talk about how the U.S. made another boo boo in Latin America, specifically on the same island they made one in the previous episode. Just a super lighthearted episode about a fascist dictator, how he couldn't handle a 14 year old girl rejecting him, and how that led to a revolution.…

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The Domestic Revolution with Ruth Goodman 53:03

2y ago53:03

53:03

In this episode, we're joined by none other than Ruth Goodman, best known for her work on the Farms series with BBC (Wartime Farms, Tutor Farms, Victorian Farms) as well as the BBC Victorian Pharmacy miniseries. She's also the author of a number of books on Victorian era women and is a free lance historian working with museums, theatre, television …

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S4 E2 | Creature Feature: ZOMBI, ZOMBIE, ZOMBIES 25:22

2y ago25:22

25:22

We are doing the Creature Feature early this season, we are talking about the things so dead, they’re undead! Let’s talk about how Capitalism and his best friend (hint it’s a real bad guy) essentially led to a spiritual movement that was bastardized by *checks notes* CAPITALISM!? Support us on Patreon. Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast…

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Re-Writing Palaeontology and some Thoughts to Chew on with Dr. Dan Field 47:43

2y ago47:43

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n this episode, we discuss the evolution of birds, how our understanding of ancient history is still evolving, and which was the baddest ancient bird of them all. Dr. Dan Field is a vertebrate palaeontologist interested in the evolutionary history of birds and other amniotes. Our group's research explores the vertebrate fossil record and organismal…

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S4 E1 | Death’s Great American Roadtrip: A Brief History of Modern Embalming 30:10

2y ago30:10

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Angel and Nash open Season 4 looking at how modern corpse embalming was developed and made popular by one white guy, his mustache, and a dream: a dream to make corpses portable and overall less dead-looking. Also Abraham Lincoln was there. Welcome back, Skeleton Army! Support us on Patreon. Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)! Follow Na…

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S4 E0.6 | A Very DNF Christmas Special: Crucifixion 19:58

2y ago19:58

19:58

Its an X-mas miracle! The annual holiday party is rocking. There's no ancient folkloric creature chasing Angel due to his outstanding debts to a mysterious gang of Germans. And Nash, yet again, is trying to hit on people in the office. In honor of the birthday boy himself, this special episode of Death and Friends is more of a sing along... Or at l…

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Artificial Intelligence, Robots, Love & Humanity with Dr. Julie Carpenter 1:06:58

2y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Julie Carpenter to discuss artificial intelligence, the future of robots, and what these technologies mean for humans. How do we understand our identity as technology continues to advance, and how far away are we from the dystopic future painted in futuristic movies? Dr. Julie Carpenter is a world-leading expert…

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Influencers, Organizing, and Performative Radicalism with Charles McBryde 53:45

2y ago53:45

53:45

In this episode, we're joined by social media personality Charles McBryde as we unpack the radically accelerating world of social media activism and its co-optation by both political fringe politics and by the capitalist apparatus. We've watched as social media evolved from traditional marketing to absurdism to the anthropomorphizing of brands on s…

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S4 E0.5 | A Very DNF Halloween Special: How Some Children Invented Seances in America 26:22

2y ago26:22

26:22

In this episode, Angel and Nash take a pottery class to communicate with local ghost singles in their area. It gets weird pretty fast. Then they do some actual work and poke around into the history of how ghost chats got started in the good old US of A with three enterprising sisters, an apple, and a few probably broken toe joints. Happy Halloween,…

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Self-Managed Abortion & Autonomy in Medicine with Dr. Leslie Hoggart 35:52

2y ago35:52

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In this episode of Tomorrow, Today, we discuss self-managed abortions, medical biases in training, and the changes that are being demanded by medical students around abortion training and abortion care. How does the medical infrastructure in industrialized countries continue to fail people in need of abortion, and where does self-managed abortion f…

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S4 E0 | That time Angel and Nash recorded in person: Salem, Lizzie, and the search for King Tut's P3N15 (Patreon Preview) 43:45

2y ago43:45

43:45

Hello Skeleton Army!!! It’s a between season special! NOTE: the full version of this episode is a Patreon only exclusive. Angel and Nash recently met up (in person, wow) and discussed what they’ve been up to since the end of Season 3. We figured you wanted an update. We give updates on Season 4 and ask that you be super cool and join the Patreon. C…

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Authority, Academia, & the Invention of History with Peter Michael Bauer 1:03:26

2y ago1:03:26

1:03:26

In this episode we're joined by Peter Michael Bauer of Rewild Portland to discuss the authority of academia and the development of narratives. Many recognize the shortfalls and the politics academia injects into how research is done and how outcomes are presented, but how bad is it, really? How can we present an alternative to this model, and is th…

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Death & Tiktok with Nurse Penny 45:32

2y ago45:32

45:32

The strained relationship that humans have cultivated with death over the previous 2 centuries became painfully evident as Covid took hold these past few years. As folks were unable to sit beside their loved ones as they died, death anxiety continued to accelerate and an entire generation has begun to reassess its relationship with death. Coming to…

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S3 E13 | From Hell(o, Is It Me You’re Looking For?): Jack The Ripper, Part 2 36:47

2y ago36:47

36:47

WELCOME TO THE SEASON FINALE. Dom gets called out, Jen nearly quits, the police show incompetence, racism rears it's ugly head again, and Jack The Ripper continues to terrorize London. Thanks everyone for listening and supporting us! Please continue to support us during our down time with the links below: Follow us on TikTok @deathapodcast Let us k…

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S3 E12 | Jack The Ripper, Part 1: The Rippening 42:31

2y ago42:31

42:31

CAUTION: Don’t Listen. Depressing inside. Lots of death. Don't do it. Real sad. Follow us on TikTok @deathapodcast Let us know if you think Angel should get a tattoo. Support us on Patreon. Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)! Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen o…

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Endangered Maize & the Future of Food with Helen Anne Curry 1:05:06

2y ago1:05:06

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The role of corn in our diet cannot be overstated, whether it's through animal feed for meat production, ethanol to transport our food, high fructose corn syrup, corn flour, or any of the other ways it has been introduced. Corn is a staple for good reason; it stores well, grows incredibly efficiently, and we've gotten really, really good at growing…

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S3 E11 | Life finds a way. Until it doesn’t: Dinosaurs 21:13

2+ y ago21:13

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Considering Season 3 has been out darkest season yet. We figured y’all (us) need a break from the dreariness(we’re so tired) Here is an episode on the lighter side where Nash attempts to educate Angel. And Angel loses his head again but this time it’s cool cause Dinosaurs are involved. (Probably) Follow us on TikTok @deathapodcast Let us know if yo…

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S3 E10 | Few times we been round that track: The Banana Massacre (plural) 35:17

2+ y ago35:17

35:17

Get ready to never be able to enjoy a banana again. Is there any form of ethical means of consumption under capitalism? No. Bananas prove it. Have fun enjoying Angel's mental breakdown. The producer is an asshole and bought a bunch of bananas today, not remembering ANYTHING WE TALKED ABOUT. Follow us on TikTok @deathapodcast Let us know if you thin…

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QBism & the Truth of Probability with Dr. Chris Fuchs 1:02:41

2+ y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

In this episode, the Tomorrow, Today team sits down with Dr. Chris Fuchs, founder of QBism, to discuss the intersections of philosophy and science. What are the limits of our ability to understand physics, and is objectivity even real? If it's not real, what are the implications and how does it impact our interactions with the world around us? To r…

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S3 E9 | Fire Your Coroners: It’s Time For The History of Forensics 39:56

2+ y ago39:56

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In today’s versus battle, it’s Coroners Versus Medical Examiners. On the side of the coroners: rich people! And on the side of the Medical Examiners: Science! Logic! And ONE rich person! Follow us on TikTok @deathapodcast Let us know if you think Angel should get a tattoo. Support us on Patreon. Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)! Foll…

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S3 E8 | The Not So Great Boston Molasses Flood, Kid 31:38

2+ y ago31:38

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History can be really strange. For instance, you’d think an exploding tank of warm molasses during a frigid Boston January would be funny, or at least, sort of a nice break from the cold, but look at how wrong you’d be. In one of the more gruesome episodes to date, hear all about how one company managed to botch an entire operation start to deadly …

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