Best The Mortuary Show Podcasts (2024)

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Funeral Home Goes Green 🌱 36:50

11h ago36:50

36:50

How can we control that special odor we all so love to hate- DeCoMp??? Michael & Stephanie (@thegreendirector) discuss the changing shift towards green options for families. They also get into Parting Stones, opening a alkaline hydrolysis facility, and a lot more fun knowledge. ----- Mortuary Marketing Elevate your funeral home’s online presence. ⁠…

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SERIAL MOM (1994) // Turning Dirty Thirty 1:13:36

5h ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Happy belated Mother's Day, don't kill us! The boys discuss the underrated camp classic Serial Mom. We're talking true crime commentary, the brilliant performance by Kathleen Turner, and John Waters' iconic legacy of perverting sub-genres. Recycle...or else! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you…

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WOLF (1994) ft. Stephen Foxworthy // Turning Dirty Thirty 1:16:25

2d ago1:16:25

1:16:25

We're celebrating DeVaughn's Dirty Thirty by talking about horror films from 1994 all month long! First up, Stephen Foxworthy (Disenfranchised Podcast) returns to discuss the "prestige" take on a monster movie classic with Mike Nichol's Wolf. We discuss the clashing tones, unique werewolf lore, and superhero movie tropes. It's a full moon tonight! …

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What Happens if you Embalm While Pregnant? 🤱 32:58

11d ago32:58

32:58

Go Jacqueline! A mommy to be still toughing it out in the prep room & at the funeral home. Find out what that's like, border "wars", & a suicide case wrongly identified... ----- Mortuary Marketing Elevate your funeral home’s online presence. ⁠⁠⁠Check it out.⁠⁠⁠ Want to start today? Email: conor@mortuary-marketing.com ----- Want more of the Mortuary…

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V/H/S Franchise Segments TIER LIST ft. Matt Donato // Creepy Collections 2:27:05

10d ago2:27:05

2:27:05

Who doesn't love a project? Well, Garrett doesn't when it comes to doing a tier list of every individual segment from the V/H/S anthology franchise! Matt Donato willingly joins us on this 6 movie journey as we attempt to decide the best & worst short films the series has to offer. Be kind, please rewind! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe s…

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Smelling Salts on a Funeral 😤 28:56

7d ago28:56

28:56

Katie tells some crazy stories in funeral service: Baby's choking during a service, medical emergencies on the job, smelling salts to get those passer-outers perked up & family fist fights. ----- Mortuary Marketing Elevate your funeral home’s online presence. ⁠⁠⁠Check it out.⁠⁠⁠ Want to start today? Email: conor@mortuary-marketing.com ----- Want mo…

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CAT'S EYE (1985) ft. Josh Bragg // Creepy Collections 1:11:37

13d ago1:11:37

1:11:37

The boys dive into yet another Stephen King adaption talking Cat's Eye with Josh Sterling (Haunting Season). We're talking the playful filmmaking, the folklore influence on anthology films, and perhaps the best acting performance by a cat in a film? Put them cigarettes away before you get wacked! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you do…

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How to Restore a Flattened Nose 👃 45:19

14d ago45:19

45:19

Kelley’s got some good tips for us embalmers out there! Repairing cot damaged facial features, neck lines, using mouth formers in some unique ways, and why do funeral directors ALWAYS need a back up pair of paints... Great stuff from our teaching specialist out of the University of Minnesota. ----- Mortuary Marketing Elevate your funeral home’s onl…

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Watching the Watchlist #5 (THE SACRAMENT, DOCTOR SLEEP, March Recap) // Patreon Clip 20:01

17d ago20:01

20:01

For this edition of WTW, Garrett & DeVaughn recap their March watches, including lots of new releases, before diving into their respective first time watches of The Sacrament and Doctor Sleep: Director's Cut. If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side…

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KWAIDAN (1964) // Creepy Collections 1:29:09

20d ago1:29:09

1:29:09

Pour yourself a cup of tea as we discuss the Japanese classic film Kwaidan. Garrett & DeVaughn discuss the length/format of each section, explore the various uses of ghosts, and sing the praises of the luscious visuals. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we take a look at…

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Mortician VS. Playboy Bunny ☠️🐇 w/ Bridget Marquardt! 46:23

21d ago46:23

46:23

Bridget is a playboy bunny... Ed & Michael are funeral directors... Where do you think this conversation goes??? The conversation might just SHOCK YOU! 👻👻 Listen to this exclusive interview with The Girls Next Door icon, Bridget Marquardt @bridgetmarquardt & her brother Ed the Mortician! We talk Playboy Mansion hauntings, seeing ghosts as a mortici…

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THE MORTUARY COLLECTION (2020) // Creepy Collections 1:16:46

27d ago1:16:46

1:16:46

Garrett & DeVaughn go job hunting at the local funeral parlor to discuss Ryan Spindell's The Mortuary Collection. The boys discuss the meta commentary on storytelling, the macabre sense of humor, and once again...dead children! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we tell J…

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I Found Gold Grillz in the Crematory 👑 38:01

28d ago38:01

38:01

Rank these from difficult to most difficult: Raising a family, being a funeral director, going to Mortuary School. Well, Sam is doing all of these. AT ONCE. Michael & Sam recap life, Catholic funeral services, Military Honors, and too much more. ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed to get you more death calls. …

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SOUTHBOUND (2016) // Creepy Collections 1:11:02

1M ago1:11:02

1:11:02

Kicking off a new month on horror anthologies, we're taking a road trip with Southbound. We're switching up the format a bit: no 60 second synopsis, no movie math. Instead we'll be going through each segment individually with their sub-genres and then rank them at the end. We're talking the cohesion of the twisty tales and how each segment takes a …

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Gettin' Stiff Stiff 🦾 32:42

1M ago32:42

32:42

Give Alexis & Shannan a big mortuary HELLO. They've gotten trapped in morgue coolers, helped on some infamous funeral services, and just know how to rock the house. They've got their own pod too called "Gettin' Stiff" (Hey! That's the name of this week's episode.) ENJOY! ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed to …

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BODIES BODIES BODIES (2022) Movie Commentary // Patreon Clip 5:50

1M ago5:50

5:50

Continuing our celebration of "Women Behind the Screams", Garrett & DeVaughn watched Halina Reijn's Bodies Bodies Bodies for our monthly movie commentary track. Here DeVaughn recounts the day he missed out on love with Rachel Sennott and we discuss the film as a modern whodunnit. Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Enter The Phantom Zone to …

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TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID (2017) // Women Behind the Screams 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

DeVaughn & Garrett close out the month of "Women Behind the Screams" with a depressing trip to Neverland discussingTigers Are Not Afraid directed by Issa López. We discuss the dark fairy tale elements, recurring visual motifs, and one of the realest ones to ever do it. You'll always be famous to us, Shine! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe…

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Death = The Great Equalizer ☠️ 48:31

1M ago48:31

48:31

Mika & Michael get deep... Is your state of mind different because you’re a funeral director? What is it like experiencing death when you see it every day? Life is PRECIOUS folks! One of the ways to enjoy it is listening to the Mortuary Show ;) ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed to get you more death calls. ⁠…

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A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT (2014) ft. Jill Gevargizian // Women Behind the Screams 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

We're staying in vampire western territory as we discuss A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night apart of our Women in Horror celebration. Director Jill Gevargizian (The Stylist, Ghost Game) joins the boys in discussing a fairy tale of morality, the iconography of The Girl, the hyper specific geopolitical themes, and once again preaching that style is sub…

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What Happened in Colorado? 🏔️ 37:24

2M ago37:24

37:24

We are in this together! The future of funeral service & the representation of morticians is in our hands... Ciara has great insight as to what happened in CO, and we discuss how to overcome the "negative news" that our industry is vulnerable to. ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed to get you more death calls.…

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Watching the Watchlist #4 (SISTERS, THE CLEANSING HOUR, February Recap) // Patreon Clip 14:28

2M ago14:28

14:28

In our latest episode of "Watching the Watchlist", DeVaughn & Garrett recap their February on Letterboxd and talk about their first time watches of Sisters and The Cleansing Hour. Enjoy this clip and subscribe on Patreon at the Found Footage tier or higher for the full episode! Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access…

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NEAR DARK (1987) // Women Behind the Screams 1:11:44

2M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Continuing our celebration of lady directors, the boys take a bite out of Kathryn Bigelow's vampire western Near Dark. We're talking queer metaphors, found family, Tangerine Dream, and Bigelow's unique take on vampire lore. It would suck to be a vampire, literally and figuratively! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. R…

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Husband Rides to Wedding in the Hearse 💍 54:39

2M ago54:39

54:39

A funeral home wedding (yes, they met in Mortuary School), ceremonial flag waving for veterans, and funeral home renovations. Mark can do it all! ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed to get you more death calls. ⁠⁠⁠Check it out.⁠⁠⁠ Want to start today? Email: conor@mortuary-marketing.com ----- Want more of the …

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It's National Funeral Directors Day! 🧑‍💼 32:40

2M ago32:40

32:40

Today is National Funeral Directors Day! A sincere thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the work that morticians do. We are a selfless group of people that puts the needs of grieving families over our own. Thank you for what you do. Make today GREAT! You deserve it. ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed t…

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BRIDE OF CHUCKY (1998) Movie Commentary // Patreon Clip 10:11

2M ago10:11

10:11

Check out a clip of our full movie commentary for Bride of Chucky. Garrett & DeVaughn discuss how Tiffany's introduction was so important to the franchise, as well as the franchise's ever evolving tone! Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Wat…

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AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) ft. Maggie Levin // Women Behind the Screams 1:47:27

2M ago1:47:27

1:47:27

It's Women's History Month and we're celebrating the talented ladies in the director's chair! Maggie Levin (V/H/S/99, My Valetine) returns to discuss DeVaughn's all-time favorite film American Psycho. We're talking the use of black comedy, how big a loser Patrick Bateman is, Mary Harron's long journey to getting this movie made, and more. This is a…

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This Funeral Home's Secret Formula for WOW-ing Families 😲 38:54

2M ago38:54

38:54

Phil's funeral home has a secret.... What's the best way to impress families & get them coming back for life? The answer is different than what you may think. ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed to get you more death calls. ⁠⁠⁠Check it out.⁠⁠⁠ Want to start today? Email: conor@mortuary-marketing.com ----- Want…

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Black Scream Queens & Final Girls (DISCUSSION) ft. Dani Bethea & Bobby Torrez // SCC #177 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

As we transition from Black History Month into Women In Horror Month, we wanted to do a special bonus episode celebrating black Scream Queens & Final Girls! Returning guests Dani Bathea (Where the Horror Resides) & Bobby Torrez (People Under the Scares) join DeVaughn for a panel discussion talking about some our favorite black women in horror, as w…

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THE VOYEURS (2021) // Thrill Me, Fill Me 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

After being horned up all month, our erotic thrillers coverage comes to a close with the wonderfully horny & stupid film The Voyeurs. We're talking about the significance of sex on screen (again lol) and modernizing the erotic thriller genre. The lesson we learned through most the films we covered this month: mind your damn business! New episodes d…

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Mortician Enlists the Day After 9/11 👊 43:54

3M ago43:54

43:54

Ed enlists in the Army the DAY after the 9/11 attacks, served as a Mortuary Affairs specialist in Afghanistan & Iraq, and now casually runs a studded trade service in Northern Michigan. This guy does it all! ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed to get you more death calls. ⁠⁠⁠Check it out.⁠⁠⁠ Want to start toda…

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BODY DOUBLE (1984) ft. Kinell // Thrill Me, Fill Me 1:13:28

3M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Did y'all think we were gonna talk erotic thrillers and not cover a Brian De Palma film!? The boys are joined by Kinell (Kinell's Sinister Cinema Podcast) to discuss the cult classic Body Double. We discuss the many ways this film is a subversion on the erotic thriller sub-genre, as well as De Palma's commentary on his own career. Make sure you hav…

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Brain Delivered in an Ice Cream Bucket 🍦 50:56

3M ago50:56

50:56

Some WILD stories on who's suing who in funeral service. Our favorite Mortuary Lawman, Mr Sharkey, shares some of his best stories (those he's allowed to tell). A brainy ice cream sunday, illegal body transferring over county lines, wage differences among FDs state to state, and more. ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! …

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Bullis Mortuary a Peek Behind the Veil 2:17:42

3M ago2:17:42

2:17:42

Tonight we are joined by Steve Kirkegard NEW Owner of Bullis Mortuary in Hardin Montana. In this episode we get a never before seen look inside The Bullis Mortuary and get an in depth take on the funeral industry and practices. We also touch on the Native American Funeral Practices in the area and abroad. It wouldn't be a Fallen Hour Podcast withou…

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Watching the watchlist #3 (CURE, EYES WITHOUT A FACE, January Recap) // Patreon Clip 13:35

3M ago13:35

13:35

This month on Watching the Watchlist, the boys have a criterion moment with first time watches of Cure (Garrett) and Eyes Without a Face (DeVaughn). For the full episode with our January Letterboxd recap, become a patron at the "Found Footage" tier! Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies l…

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Crafting Captivating Settings: How Locale Shapes a Novel's Soul with Best-Selling Author Danny Petrie 28:51

3M ago28:51

28:51

Discover the magic that unfolds when setting takes center stage in a novel, transforming lifeless backdrops into dynamic entities with a soul of their own. This week, best-selling author Danny Petrie joins me, Wendy H Jones, to unravel the secrets behind crafting settings that captivate and characters who resonate with readers like old friends. Ami…

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EYES WIDE SHUT (1999) // Thrill Me, Fill Me 1:24:10

3M ago1:24:10

1:24:10

Grab your cloaks & mask, it's time to infiltrate a sex cult orgy! Garrett & DeVaughn dive into Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut. We're discussing infidelity of the mind, the film noire style, and the desires people hold from their loved ones. Don't worry, he's a doctor! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Ra…

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Morticians Experience Grief 💔 35:30

3M ago35:30

35:30

Our dear funeral friend Brittany wrote a book! She is a funeral director soooo technically it's only a chapter, but that's like writing the Lord of the Rings series with our schedules. And she gives us some goodies ⬇️ FREE Grief Workbook (Thanks Brittany!) Link for the book: "The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience, and Connection" -…

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M3GAN (2023) Movie Commentary // Patreon Clip 8:00

3M ago8:00

8:00

For January, Garrett & DeVaughn did a commentary track for the unrated version of M3GAN (2023). In this clip, the boys discuss the film's message with toys and our inital feelings on Gemma as a protagonist. Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the…

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DOUBLE LOVER (2017) ft. Joe Lipsett // Thrill Me, Fill Me 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

It's February and we're all hot & bothered as we lube up for a month of erotic thrillers! First up, we take a stop in France to dicuss Double Lover with returning guest Joe Lipsett (Horror Queers). We're discussing sexual taboos, blurring of reality, and the difference between French & American erotic thrillers. There's also pegging in this one! Ne…

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Preparing for Mass Casualty 👮 31:30

3M ago31:30

31:30

How can you possibly prepare for a mass shooting, environmental disaster, or plane crash as a mortician? Michaelene (@Quietus_Bee) gives her unique perspective on this & more as a Thanatologist. ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed to get you more death calls. ⁠⁠Check it out.⁠⁠ Want to start today? Email: conor…

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Bringing Characters to Life: Mastering Characterisation in Writing 30:06

3M ago30:06

30:06

Have you ever faced a character in a book so flat they seem to fall off the page? Fear not, fellow wordsmiths, for I, Wendy H Jones, am here to share the secret sauce to spicing up your characters! This episode of the Writing and Marketing Show is a treasure trove of insights into the subtle art of characterisation. From the lush setting of Wester …

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SALTBURN (2023) // Favorites of '22 1:20:19

3M ago1:20:19

1:20:19

There's only one way to conclude our coverage on 2023 and that's to dance nakedly through the halls of Saltburn. Garrett & DeVaughn look back on the conversations surrounding the divisive film, as well as breakdown its sub-genres including: erotic thriller, social satire, gothic drama, and a haunted house without ghosts. You better not kill the gro…

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A Mortician's Vacation 🌴 50:47

4M ago50:47

50:47

This week's episode is brought to you by The SCCFA: Get your early-bird tickets to "The Southern" TODAY! ----- How does one build a cremation society? How about doing it from hundreds of miles away? Pierce goes deep into how he built up their family business, the importance of systems/training, & how association conferences can lift your game up. -…

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Watching The Watchlist #2 (INSIDE, POSSUM, December Recap) // Patreon Clip 6:42

4M ago6:42

6:42

Here's a short clip of Watching the Watchlist, the Patreon exclusive show where DeVaughn & Garrett recap there months on Letterboxd and recommend each other films to watch for the first time off their respective watchlists. For December, Garrett was assigned Inside (2007) while DeVaughn received Possum (2018). Full episode is available for on $3 in…

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WHEN EVIL LURKS (2023) ft. Mary Beth McAndrews // Favorites of '23 1:32:04

4M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

Break out the apple ice cream, we're talking about When Evil Lurks! Mary Beth McAndrews (Scarred For Life Podcast) joins the boys to break down possession via viral disease, F*ck Them Kids cinema, and the joys of when Evil wins. Don't forget the rules...or pompously ignore them like Pedro, your choice! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so …

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Dolly Parton was at my Funeral Home 🤠 31:08

4M ago31:08

31:08

Yasi's so starstruck by Ms. Dolly Parton at her funeral home that she almost ends up in her own casket. What is the procedure for a megastar wanting to go to a service? You might be shocked by her answer... ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed to get you more death calls. ⁠⁠Check it out.⁠⁠ Want to start today? …

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Nature's Narrative The Impact of Setting on Story 11:37

4M ago11:37

11:37

Fate threw a curveball that had us scrambling from the flames of my cousin's house fire to the tranquil embrace of a dense woodland retreat. As I share the harrowing details and our impromptu relocation, you'll feel the weight of the narrative's backdrop—the enigmatic allure of the woods—taking center stage. It's in this unexpected haven where I po…

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GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023) ft. Matt Donato // Favorites of '23 1:42:05

4M ago1:42:05

1:42:05

Time to hop on a boat and battle a Kaiju monster with the boys discussing Godzilla Minus One. Donato makes the 5 time appearance club as he joins DeVaughn & Garrett breaking down the aquatic horror inspirations, culturally specific trauma, and learning to let those around you into your life. Oh yeah, and the Black Air Force menace that is Godzilla.…

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The Ultimate Jaundice Formula 💛 46:38

4M ago46:38

46:38

Mack's got a jaundice formula he GUARANTEES to work... I'm almost excited for my next yellow case to give 'er a try. The boys open up about their first removal (Mine was my own grandmother) & thoughts about families in the prep room. ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed to get you more death calls. ⁠⁠Check it o…

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BEAU IS AFRAID (2023) // Favorites of '23 2:12:54

4M ago2:12:54

2:12:54

Have a bottle of water to swallow a hefty pill of an episode as we kick off our first review of 2024...with a re-record because DeVaughn lost the episode (hence the lateness). Garrett's pick for favorites month is the surrealist horror odyssey Beau Is Afraid. We're breaking down the unique story structure, themes of autonomy & decision-making, and …

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