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MortMicMitford’s Mortuary ManualEveryone’s a critic. Especially exposé-writing investigative journalists publishing books about the funeral industry's underbelly. But can we, as funeral directors, face accusations with grace and learn something about ourselves in the process?
2025-11-0629 minMortMicDoula to the DeathA career you may not have heard of, the End of Life Doula is the main topic of discussion this month. What are they, what do they do, and how do they fit in with other deathcare professions?
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2025-09-0450 minMortMicPoised for ReposeIf you find the typical funeral layout mundane, why not advocate for human taxidermy instead?
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2025-08-0752 minMortMicFatal Feasts Pt2Wrapping up our topic on fickle food follies, fad diets (with or without the tapeworm), deadly Dew-shine, and more on today’s discussion.
2025-07-0346 minMortMicFatal Feasts Pt1Content warning! Discussion of eating disorders.
Ever wonder what the most dangerous food is? You may (or may not) be Heim-licking your lips after this episode!
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2025-06-0532 minMortMicClick-Baiting Corpses Pt2Finishing out last month’s episode, the Deputies go over some fan submissions for death related myths and strike down some egregious articles.
2025-05-0128 minMortMicClick-Baiting Corpses Pt1“Fake News” is an all too familiar term in today’s world, and it should be no surprise that some of the most head turning articles relate to death.
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2025-04-0326 minMortMicPsy-Kick the BucketForseeing the unfortunate, how do psychics play into death, dying, and detective work? Is it all hocus pocus or is there something truly beyond the veil.
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2025-03-0640 minMortMicDeathbed Confessionals Pt2Another page from the Deputies recent tales on deathbed confessions, they cover some high profile stories told on the brink of death.
2025-02-0629 minMortMicDeathbed Confessionals Pt1When you finally take your last breath, what better time to air out the skeletons in your closet? Listener submitted stories of personal experiences with confessions from the deathbed.
2025-01-0230 minMortMicHannibal Lecture Pt2The continuation of last month’s tasty topic on cannibalism. Wieners, leg tacos, performance art, and how to know if cannibalism is right for you.
2024-12-0536 minMortMicHannibal Lecture Pt1The long awaited, at least for your grim hosts, series on cannibalism! We talk about it in passing so much, it’s time to bite into some lesser known stories of “you are what you eat”.
2024-11-0732 minMortMicBest Funeral EverTLC has given us some of the most chaotic reality television over the years, so is it any surprise there was a show about funerals? The Deputies discuss this and more funeral antics on today’s episode.
2024-10-0340 minMortMicGrave GoodsThe ancient Egyptians were king when it came to burying their dead with trinkets, but what about other cultures? The trio discuss mementos sent to the grave throughout time.
2024-09-0542 minMortMicTrading TradesA bit of a switch up this week, the deputies talk about some personal development in their own death career paths. A “beach episode” after some heavier topics.
2024-08-0140 minMortMicWhat Can You Say When There’s Nothing You CanIt’s happened to everyone more than once. When someone close to you loses someone close to them, what are you supposed to say or do? Is there even anything you can?
2024-07-0441 minMortMicGruesome Goodbyes Pt2Content warning! Discussion contains graphic descriptions of death. Was last month not enough goo and gore for you? Fortunately, there’s even more this episode! Brandy and Red delve back into ends most foul from fables to fact.
2024-06-0636 minMortMicGruesome Goodbyes Pt1Content warning! Discussion contains graphic descriptions of death. The Deputies cover a fan-requested topic for this episode on some of the most brutal deaths, both from fictitious worlds and real history.
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2024-05-0241 minMortMicDeath Culture Discourse 102: Victorian EraToday we bring you another DCDed segment on a time period that has remained influential even to this day: the Victorian Era! See which customs were just a faze and what became a craze 150 years after they took the stage.
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2024-04-0437 minMortMicEgregious Endings Pt2Continuing the heaping helping of hot goss from last month’s kiki, what other deathcare corpos entered their villain arc?
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2024-03-0742 minMortMicEgregious Endings Pt1Sometimes, the professionals we trust to take care of our lost loved ones pull the wool over our eyes instead. Get ready for the traumatic tea to spill on some major cases of deceased neglect and abuse.
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2024-02-0138 minMortMicBequeath Your Body Pt2Content warning! Topic contains graphic description of suicide.
Don’t just take our word for it! The Deputies interview a very special guest on today’s podcast that can give a more fleshed-out (no pun intended) look at whole body donation.
2024-01-0443 minMortMicBequeath Your Body Pt1Death doesn’t end your ability to give back! Find out how your dead body can continue the cycle of science on today’s episode.
2023-12-0728 minMortMicDeath Culture Discourse 101Welcome to a new segment in the podcast! We wanted to spend time every now and again exploring the globe and the vast differences in death customs that each country, religion, and lifestyle has to offer. Today, let’s see how the Malagasy, Tibetan, and Dani people get down with death!
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2023-11-0237 minMortMicConspiracy Thanato-TheoriesDeath isn’t always as straightforward as passing away at home or in a hospital with a clear cause of death. Sometimes, things are not always as they seem…
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2023-10-0542 minMortMicIt’s my grief and I want it NOW!Have you ever felt marginalized in your grief? Not understood, listened to, or even made to feel bad about it? Put a name to a feeling after today’s episode on disenfranchised grief.
2023-09-0726 minMortMicNot Today, Satan (Part 2)Following up on last month’s episode, the Deputies discuss another infamous bad-to-the-bone beast that was a sound struggle to put six feet under.
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2023-08-0330 minMortMicNot Today, Satan (Part 1)A surprising amount of do-badders throughout time have been difficult to do away with. Today’s episode covers our first fixation into one of the most notoriously hard to kill nerdowells from history.
A big thanks to Michael Haughton for guest editing today's episode!
2023-07-0636 minMortMicFunerary FinancialsEstates, wills, and probate: what does any of this mean? Tune in for some insight into what to do with assets after someone dies.
A big thanks to Michael Haughton for guest editing today's episode!
2023-06-0140 minMortMicFuneral Home Improvement (Part 2)A continuation of last month’s episode, find out what other shenanigans Chris P. Chris’ Crematory is getting into. No Kanyes were hurt in the making of this episode.
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2023-05-0429 minMortMicFuneral Home Improvement (Part 1)Move! That! Hearse! The deputies dream their ideal funeral home together from the ground up, surely to be a renovation that would make even Ty Pennington jealous.
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2023-04-0622 minMortMicCuriosidays: Tumblr EditionAnother episode in our Q&A series, Red digs into months of questions solicited to the Tumblr account. Anonymous submissions are always a trip!
2023-03-0238 minMortMicThe Gift that Keeps on Livin’Join the trio this week for the exploration of Brandy’s livelihood, deceased donors that continue the circle of life!
2023-02-0249 minMortMicThe Game of Death!A very special episode of MortMic, we introduce the new co-host through the trials and tribulations of being a contestant on a game show! Get your buzzers ready for some death trivia!
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2023-01-0533 minMortMicAnnouncement on Big ChangesA quick moment of your time to announce some big changes coming to MortMic and what the future holds for the pod!
2022-12-0106 minMortMicCorpse Comm-odditiesThere could easily be a book written on 101 ways to reuse a human corpse, but for this episode’s sake, the duo discuss some of the most common instances through history that bodies have been used for some odd ends goals.
2022-11-0333 minMortMicBaby’s First Funeral 101Something we haven’t done in a while, getting back to basics. What can one expect attending their first visitation and funeral? Some helpful guidelines for bereaved families and guests alike!
2022-10-1351 minMortMicDeath Culture Discourse: Ancient EgyptThe first in a long series of episodes where we cover death cultures throughout time and space, welcome to DCD! This episode catalogs the practices of what we thought would be our viewer’s most sought after culture: the ancient Egyptians.
2022-09-0845 minMortMicNDE and MeWhat’s it like to die and live to tell the tale? Today’s episode explores near death experiences and what it’s like for those who’ve escaped the grim reaper.
2022-08-1134 minMortMicCuriosidays: Friend EditionJoin us for another episode of Curiosidays! This installment we gathered questions from the blood of the covenant, our buddies!
2022-07-0749 minMortMicMortuary Media: Books (Part 3)Wrapping up the miniseries on death media, Jem and Red gather the bereaved book club to share some classic, must read death-based bindings.
2022-05-0538 minMortMicMortuary Media: Video Games (Part 2)Moving on from last month’s episode, the duo showcase some of their most loved and most... unique... games centered around death and dying.
2022-04-0737 minMortMicIt’s my party, I’ll die if I want to!: Obsessed with Death InterviewThis week Jem and Red collaborate with Rob, the host of the podcast Obsessed with Death, and discuss his obsession with death. The first in what will be many more interviews we hope to do with other deathcare professionals and advocates!
2022-03-0358 minMortMicMortuary Media: TV and Movies (Part 1)What makes media ratings soar more than death and dying? Discover some new TV shows, video games, and books to binge on the deathcare industry during our three parter feature, starting off with films and ‘flix.
2022-02-0347 minMortMicAshes to Ashes, Dust to Space? (Cremains Part 2)A continuation of last month’s episode, Jem and Red dive into some of the more unique and quirky ways to memorialize your loved one’s cremated remains.
2022-01-0642 minMortMicAshes to Ashes, Dust to Space? (Cremains Part 1)Many people think of burial and cremation as a final disposition, but with cremated remains the sky isn’t even the limit! The duo discuss some final, FINAL dispositions for cremains on this week’s episode.
Interlude Music:
Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeod
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2021-12-0232 minMortMicSomeone Has Died 101Where do you even begin when someone you love has been given a finite amount of time to live? There’s no instruction manual on losing a loved one, so this week Jem and Red talk about first steps.
2021-11-1853 minMortMicCuriosidays: Family EditionThe start of a special segment we’re hoping to do regularly where we answer listener questions about death, and what better place to start than with our own family’s quandaries! (Note: This episode contains difficult themes of death and medical discussion. Though we recommend listening with your own family and loved ones, please be advised.)
2021-10-0754 minMortMicSelfies with GrandmaThroughout the ages, as long as there has been artistic mediums, there’s been depictions of the dying and dead. This week find out how these portrayals have developed over time.
2021-09-0242 minMortMicStalin Had a Funeral, Too...What do nazis, klansmen, and murderers have in common? They all have to die some day, and some (un)lucky deathcare professional is going to have to plan their funeral. Jem and Red discuss what it's like to dispose of the deleterious.
2021-08-0532 minMortMicMassively Disastrous Deaths en MasseMaking funeral arrangements for just one person can be stressful, but what about for 10, 100, 1000 people? This week, Jem and Red share on mass death resulting from disasters, terrorism, and more.
2021-07-0152 minMortMicThe Disparaged in DeathcareWhat is it like to be a woman or a transgender person in a field dominated for decades by white, cis males? How are members of the LGBTQ community treated when they die? These questions and many more get tackled this week on what it’s like to be marginalized in death and in deathcare.
2021-06-1043 minMortMicPsychopomp-it-Up!When it comes time for you to take your last breath, do you wonder how your spirit makes its way to its heaven, Valhalla, or the afterlife? Beings have been scribed about for centuries that hold this exact purpose, so let’s explore, when the bell tolls for thee, who will be reaching their hand out to help you walk the path to eternity.
2021-05-2726 minMortMicInstance of IndigenceAsk anyone about the cost of a funeral and they’ll probably say it’s much too high. What about those of us who live and subsequently die below the poverty line? The homeless? Those without any family to speak of? A lot of common questions about the indigent are covered this week!
2021-05-1331 minMortMicMorbid Curiosity or Deadly Obsession?All of us have rubber-necked at one point or another. Maybe when we pass an ambulance lit up at a residence, or open a clickbait title that's too juicy to pass up. But at what point does this passing interest in tragedy become problematic? Find out the duo’s opinions on those fixated with the macabre.
2021-04-2931 minMortMicA Rock and a Death PlaceClimbing miles into the air with low oxygen, diving deep underground into inky black crevices, squirming through claustrophobic tunnels, and for fun? This week, we delve into some of the world’s most extreme sports and those who have lost their lives in pursuit of exploration and adventure.
2021-04-1538 minMortMicLost Youth and Youth LossThis week, Jem and Red cover a tender topic, discussing infant and child deaths, as well as things to keep in mind when talking to your own child about their grieving process.
2021-03-1836 minMortMicBringing Funerals Back to the HomeFuneral directors are actually a pretty recent addition to the career pool. So what happened when someone died before they existed? Jem and Red delve into the concept of home funerals and touch on death positivity along the way.
2021-03-0429 minMortMicOver the Rainbow BridgeMany of us have quite the extended family; aunts, cousins, and of course our beloved furry companions. But what happens after the 9th life is spent? This week, get ready to get educated, and a little misty-eyed, about pet loss.
2021-02-1837 minMortMicGhosts in the GraveyardWhen we think of the most haunted places, our minds go to abandoned hospitals, ghost towns, and of course, cemeteries and funeral homes. Has the duo ever experienced their own bumps in the night?
2021-02-0436 minMortMicSARS-CoV-2, Electric Boogaloo (2020 COVID Recap Pt. 2)The sequel to Jem and Red’s episode on COVID and the deathcare industry. Get ready for some interesting real-life scenarios the duo find themselves in on a daily basis during a pandemic!
2021-01-2138 minMortMicA Year of COVID Corpses (2020 COVID Recap Pt. 1)So we’ve all heard about it: COVID-19. However, this week, Jem and Red are going to cover the 2020 pandemic from a perspective of the humble deathcare worker. Welcome to the New Year! (Part 2 coming soon...)
2021-01-0735 minMortMicMerry Deathmas 2020!Holding off death until after the festivities is not just a Hallmark movie staple. So why is there an increase in deaths around this time? Death dealers be warned! We're talking about the holiday busy season... in deathcare! Happy Holidays!
2020-12-2435 minMortMicOn Call to Arms!There are many professions out there that involve being on call; doctors, repairfolk, and even the humble deathcare worker. What does being responsible for death after hours entail and how do we handle it?
2020-12-1037 minMortMicDeath to the Death PunsWhat's our usual ice breaker? It usually starts with our jobs, and ends with a bad pun. From our weary loved ones to strangers with some bad questions, find out how the world interacts with us death dealers!
2020-11-2630 minMortMicEmbalming for BlockheadsCountering our last episode on autopsies, this week Red delves into the world of embalming. From a simple, every day case to one straight from the medical examiner, find out the secret recipe to preservation after death!
2020-11-1238 minMortMicAutopsies for DummiesSo what EXACTLY is an autopsy? Jem navigates us through what some of you might call your first virtual audio autopsy!
2020-10-2934 minMortMicSci-Fi Your Corpse!In an ever-advancing word of technology, even things like dispositions need revamping. Cremation and burial are old hat! Jem and Red explain some out-there options for your future funerary plans.
2020-10-1535 minMortMicFunky, Formidable FoesOur bodies contain a lot of fun stuff! But when you die, who deals with all that body goop? This week, the deputies of death dish on the ooey, gooey things that still make their skin crawl.
2020-10-0132 minMortMicFacing Our MortalitySeeing death every day can desensitize you to it, but does that mean Jem and Red have come to terms with their own demise? Find out this week on MortMic!
2020-09-1727 minMortMicThe Good, The Bad, and The StinkyAfter an intensely educational episode last time, the duo takes a breather with a relaxed look at their most and least favorite aspects of their jobs.
2020-09-0335 minMortMicDeathcare 101So what exactly is a mortician? Are coroners like they are on TV? Ever wonder how deep the rabbit hole goes? On this week’s episode, Jem and Red delve into the more nitty gritty and clear up some basic questions on deathcare professionals.
2020-08-2029 minMortMicDying to Meet You!This week, Jem and Red give some personal background about themselves. How did they get into the crazy world of deathcare and what is it, exactly, that they do?
2020-08-0625 minMortMicPilot - My First Dead BodyWelcome to MortMic! A casual discussion on all things death and dying! Jem and Red kick things off for their maiden voyage into podcasting with an introductory episode telling the story of their first experience dealing with a dead body.
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