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S6 Ep 7 | Two Murderers, One City: Boston’s Two 19th Century Serial Killers (Sarah Jane Robinson and Jesse Pomeroy)
Jun 4, 2026
42m 30s
D&F&F Ep4 | Shelby Forsythia
Apr 2, 2026
41m 31s
S6 Ep 6 | H. H. Holmes Pt 1 : Herman
Mar 5, 2026
50m 25s
S6 Ep 5 | Women CAN Have It All: Leonarda Cianciulli, The Serial Killing Cannibal Who Made Bespoke People-Soap Before Etsy Was Cool
Feb 5, 2026
44m 02s
S6 Ep 4 | No Garfield, That’s My Lacassagne: How A French Scientist Invented Criminal Forensics and Stopped A Serial Killer (feat. Dr Alexander Lacassagne)
Jan 8, 2026
41m 42s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/4/26 | S6 Ep 7 | Two Murderers, One City: Boston’s Two 19th Century Serial Killers (Sarah Jane Robinson and Jesse Pomeroy)✨ | juvenile criminalitymaternal roles+5 | — | KnaveryInk | Boston | Bostonserial killers+8 | — | 42m 30s | |
| 4/2/26 |  D&F&F Ep4 | Shelby Forsythia✨ | griefcoaching+3 | Shelby Forsythia | VNV NationLife After Loss Academy+2 | — | griefcoaching+5 | — | 41m 31s | |
| 3/5/26 | S6 Ep 6 | H. H. Holmes Pt 1 : Herman✨ | True CrimeSerial Killing+3 | — | — | Chicago | H. H. Holmesserial killer+3 | — | 50m 25s | |
| 2/5/26 | S6 Ep 5 | Women CAN Have It All: Leonarda Cianciulli, The Serial Killing Cannibal Who Made Bespoke People-Soap Before Etsy Was Cool✨ | Dark ComedyTrue Crime+4 | — | — | — | Leonarda Cianciullicannibal+5 | — | 44m 02s | |
| 1/8/26 | S6 Ep 4 | No Garfield, That’s My Lacassagne: How A French Scientist Invented Criminal Forensics and Stopped A Serial Killer (feat. Dr Alexander Lacassagne)✨ | criminal forensics19th-century crime+4 | Dr Alexander Lacassagne | KnaveryInk | FranceRural France+1 | forensic scienceserial killer+6 | — | 41m 42s | |
| 12/4/25 | S6 E3 | Gunness This Day, Our Daily Murder: Belle Gunness and Why Marriage May Not Be The Right Choice For Everyone✨ | True CrimeDark Comedy+4 | — | KnaveryInk | ChicagoIndiana+2 | Belle GunnessMurder+5 | — | 49m 16s | |
| 11/6/25 | S6 E2 | Jack Ze Killer: France’s Version of Jack the Ripper, Because They Could Not Let England One-Up Them… Again✨ | serial killer19th-century crime+4 | — | KnaveryInk | — | Joseph Vacherserial killer+6 | — | 42m 05s | |
| 10/2/25 | S6 E1 | Finger Prince? I Hardly Know Him: How A Few Murders Led to The Creation of The Forensic Fingerprinting System✨ | true crimeforensic history+4 | — | KnaveryInk | France | forensic sciencefingerprints+5 | — | 46m 26s | |
| 10/31/24 |  D&F&F Ep3 | Cemetery tour of Graceland with Coimetromania (Grace Robbins) and Yes the Audio Gets Better✨ | cemetery historyGraceland Cemetery+4 | Grace Robbins | Coimetromania | Graceland CemeteryChicago+3 | Graceland CemeteryChicago history+3 | — | 37m 12s | |
| 9/5/24 |  D&F&F Ep2 | Epoch Preservation: History Brought Back to Life Through Gravestone Restoration✨ | cemetery restorationgravestone conservation+4 | Rachel MeyerJosh Gerloff | Epoch Preservation | Gloucester | cemeterygravestone+5 | — | 53m 13s | |
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| 8/8/24 |  D&F&F Ep1 | Medieval Literature and Black Death revisited with Dr. Mary M. Alcaro | 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 psychological effects of the Black Death. Through her fascinating insights, we uncover the profound influence of the plague on language and its lasting impact on literary theory and the history of medicine. Filled with humor and introspection, this conversation shines a new light on medieval literature and its contemporary relevance. Our discussion takes a closer look at Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Book of the Duchess," highlighting how Chaucer subtly addresses the plague's impact without explicitly mentioning it. Dr. Alcaro explains the use of terms like "wound" to reflect the collective suffering of the audience, drawing intriguing parallels to modern-day euphemisms and the language of trauma. We also explore the concept of a "history of omission," where what is left unsaid can be as revealing as what is recorded, and how language evolves in response to shared traumatic experiences. This episode offers a thought-provoking examination of how literary works navigate the complexities of human grief and communal memory. Rounding out the episode, we delve into the unexpected connections between medieval melancholia and modern-day humor, uncovering tales that resonate with contemporary comedic sensibilities. Dr. Alcaro reflects on the historical context of forced positivity during pandemics, drawing parallels to our recent experiences with COVID-19. We contemplate the long-term impacts of the pandemic on literature and society, pondering how themes of disease, isolation, and sensory perception might shape future works. Join us for an engaging and often humorous exploration of trauma, literature, and the enduring human experience across the ages. Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ Topics: Trauma, Literature, Middle English, Plague, Black Death, Language, Literary Theory, History of Medicine, Geoffrey Chaucer, The Book of the Duchess, Wound, Omission, Euphemisms, Traumatic Events, Melancholia, Plague Prophylaxis, Humor, Contemporary Relevance, Grief, Memory, Pandemic, COVID-19, Isolation, Sensory Perception, Post-Pandemic Society, Social Norms, Developmental Concerns, Autism, Quarantine, Social Class, Misinformation, Social Alienation, Disease, Endemic, Identity, Irony, Dr. Mary M. Alcaro | — | ||||||
| 7/25/24 |  S5 E12 | Teenage Lobotomy: Walter Freeman and the Ice Pick | 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. Not even a little bit. Attempts at jokes will be made, but quite frankly considering how much mental health treatment still has to go. This one is a downright bummer. We are a comedy podcast and if you've stuck around from the start, you know that we are committed to providing space to learning about death in a context that doesn’t feel as scary as the world does sometimes. Today’s episode, like all the past and future ones, is no different, and we will continue to use our collective space to examine these explorations even in the face of the worst humanity has to offer. As a reminder, death can be tricky to talk about. So remember: you are loved, you matter, and we will always be happy to be your friend. Description: What if a Nobel Peace Prize was awarded for a procedure that ended up causing more harm than good? Join us as we uncover the dark and often bizarre history of early brain surgery, particularly the infamous lobotomy. We dig into the strange and unsettling world of António Egas Moniz, the so-called father of psychosurgery, whose methods have left a controversial legacy. You'll also hear about the misguided experiments conducted by Yale neuroscientist John Fulton on chimpanzees, which influenced human mental health treatments in unexpected ways. Don't worry, we'll navigate this grim terrain with our signature humor to keep things approachable. In another fascinating chapter, we explore how a seemingly promising medical procedure backfired, worsening the patient's condition, yet bizarrely led to its originator receiving a Nobel Peace Prize. We also delve into the quirks and peculiarities of this famous figure's life, sharing amusing anecdotes and creative metaphors that shed light on his personality. To wrap up, we reflect on the procedure's impact and the intriguing character behind it, ensuring a mix of thought-provoking insights and light-hearted moments. Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking episode! Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ Topics: Brain Surgery, Lobotomy, Mental Illness, Medical History, Psychosurgery, Nobel Peace Prize, John Fulton, Yale, Neuroscientist, Mental Health Care, Historical Figure, Unintended Consequences, Pseudoscience, Humor, Dark History, Early 20th Century, Frontal Lobes, António Egas Moniz, Controversial Methods, Quirky Anecdotes, Walter Freeman | — | ||||||
| 6/20/24 |  S5 E11 | We Need to Talk About Jessica Mitford: the Problem With American Funerals | 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 of Fascists leader Oswald Mosley, and the disturbing ambition of another sister, Unity, who sought to marry Hitler. Through a mix of humor and horror, we navigate Jessica's defiance against her family's ideologies, painting a vivid picture of her early years. In this episode, we also explore Jessica Mitford's adventurous and rebellious spirit, which led her to flee to Spain with Winston Churchill's nephew, Esmond Romilly, to fight fascism. Their marriage, move to the U.S., and the birth of their daughter Constancia, nicknamed Dinky, set the stage for a life filled with resilience and activism. We delve into her significant contributions to civil rights, her staunch stance before the House Committee of Un-American Activities, and her eventual disillusionment with the Communist Party, all of which highlight her relentless pursuit of justice. Finally, we turn our attention to Jessica's groundbreaking exposé on the funeral industry with her book "The American Way of Death." We discuss her and her husband Robert's uncovering of manipulative practices within the industry, the resulting public outrage, and the impact of federal regulations in 1975. The episode wraps up with practical advice on funeral planning and reflections on the ongoing issues in the funeral business, emphasizing Jessica Mitford's legacy as a fearless critic of capitalist exploitation. Tune in for an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of Jessica Mitford's life and work. Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ Happy Pride Month! Topics: Jessica Mitford, Fascist Family, Nazi Sympathizers, Civil Rights Activism, Funeral Industry, Funeral Planning, Capitalist Greed, Federal Regulations, Cremations, Green Alternatives, American Way of Death, Winston Churchill, Esmond Romilly, House Committee of Un-American Activities, Cold War, National Funeral Directors Association, Catholic Views, Monopolies, MI5, Ethan Hunt, Sleep Paralysis Demon | — | ||||||
| 5/30/24 |  S5 E10 | True Crime Time Part 2: William Henry Bury and The 13 Hour Criminal Trial | 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-town Scotland to murder his own wife. Okay, if he were Jack the Ripper, though, wouldn’t it have been easier to murder her in Whitechapel and frame the notorious serial killer? Even if he was Jack the Ripper?? But if he wasn’t Jack the Ripper, then why did he basically admit he was?? This, this right here - exactly why we hate true crime. Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ | — | ||||||
| 5/16/24 | 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 | 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 also admitting to being Jack the Ripper? Join the team as they try to parse out maybe the stupidest, maybe the smartest crime of the century in the first part of a chaotic story. This venn diagram is a circle! Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence which some listeners might find disturbing. If you or a loved one needs help, you aren’t alone. For US listeners: thehotline.org UK: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ Ireland: https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/ Mexico: https://findahelpline.com/countries/mx/topics/abuse-domestic-violence Canada: https://www.dawncanada.net/issues/crisis-hotlines/ Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ | — | ||||||
| 5/2/24 |  S5 E8 | Back to the Future: The Other Pandemic That Almost Ended The Modern World - The Spanish Flu | 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 better at coping at basically everything. Also, this entire thing is probably Kansas’s fault, despite the name “Spanish Flu”. So that’s… fun? Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ | — | ||||||
| 4/18/24 |  S5 E7 | Do You Smell What The Rocks Are Cooking? Surprise, It’s Death!: A History of The Paris | 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 mudslides!) In other news, we’d like to formally apologize for our French accents. We’re bad at them, and yes, we feel bad. Not enough to change (just like your toxic ex) but enough to ask you to stay (also like your toxic ex). Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ | — | ||||||
| 4/4/24 |  S5 E6 | Baby Fight Club: Medical Doctors versus Midwives | 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 couldn’t hear babies being born. Look, medical science is great and all, and we truly appreciate modern healthcare, or we would if we could afford to have seen a doctor in the last 4 years. (This podcast takes place in the U.S.) But getting here…wasn’t always the best look. Dr James Marion Sims is in this episode, and …well, that’s your warning. Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ | — | ||||||
| 3/21/24 | S5 Patreon Release: Beyond The Grave | 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 on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)! Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ | — | ||||||
| 3/7/24 |  S5 E5 | Shut Up About The Sun: Ahkenaten or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Sun | 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 erasure. Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ | — | ||||||
| 2/22/24 |  S5 E4 | Creature Feature: The Haunted History of Ghosts (Now With Zero Pottery Scenes!) | 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. Yay, magic! Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. | — | ||||||
| 2/8/24 |  S5 E3 | Ashes to Nash’s, Baby: A History of Cremation | 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 IS fun, but there’s a section that is deeply unfun. I mean, it’s fun for an episode about burning dead bodies… you know what? You decide for yourself, and let us know. Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ | — | ||||||
| 1/25/24 |  S5 E2 | Cut My Life into Pieces: History of the Autopsy | 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. Support us on Patreon. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ | — | ||||||
| 1/24/24 |  S5 E0.5 | Live Jazz, Die Strung Part 2: Before The 27 Club, It Was, Like, EVERY Jazz Musician, And With Heroin | 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. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ | — | ||||||
| 1/24/24 |  S5 E0 | Live Jazz, Die Strung Part 1: Getting Into Arguments In The Kentucky Medical Journal | 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. Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social) Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast) Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? https://www.deathandfriends.gay/ | — | ||||||
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