Obsessed With Death

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  The Final Word - Episode 22 26.07.2026 45мин

  In this episode of The Final Word, Rob and Jordan discuss the latest Obsessed with Death giveaway with Shampoooty, open up about health anxiety and the mental tricks that come with it and react to some of the week’s strangest stories..including cancer-detecting pigeons and an actress who claims Dennis Hopper’s ghost visited her.
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  Shampoooty Returns! 05.07.2026 23мин

  Shampoooty returns to Obsessed With Death one year after his first appearance to catch up on everything that's happened since. Rob and Shampoooty revisit the unexpected impact of their custom urn giveaway, share stories from listeners who found comfort through the project, brainstorm new ideas for future collaborations, and dive into the launch of Shampoooty Medical, his satirical line of medical-inspired collectibles.Be sure to follow us on Instagram so you don't miss details about our next giveaway!
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  The Final Word - Episode 21 14.06.2026 36мин

  In this episode of The Final Word, Rob and Jordan discuss a tarot card influencer who falsely accused a University of Idaho professor of murder and was hit with a multi-million-dollar defamation verdict. They also react to a hantavirus outbreak linked to a research cruise ship, leading to an absurd and dark conversation about cruise culture and how they would handle a floating public health crisis. 
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  Can You Make Grief Obsolete? 24.05.2026 43мин

  In this episode, Rob speaks with writer and editor Charley Burlock about the rise of AI-powered grief bots. The conversation examines the emotional complexity of using AI as a tool for mourning, the ethical risks of monetizing grief, and the ways this technology could reshape or potentially isolate the human experience of loss. Read the full article here.
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  Postal Service for the Dead 03.05.2026 39мин

  In this episode, Rob speaks with Janelle Ketcher, founder of Postal Service for the Dead, a community art and grief project inviting people to send handwritten letters to those they’ve lost. Janelle shares how her mother’s illness and passing shaped her relationship with death, the origins of the project, and the emotional power of snail mail in a digital world. She also reads part of an unreleased letter, offering a glimpse into the tender, private grief people entrust to the project.
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  The Final Word - Episode 20 19.04.2026 1ч

  In this episode of The Final Word, Rob and Jordan catch up on life, sobriety milestones, and the documentaries they can’t stop thinking about. They unpack the shocking Elizabeth Smart Netflix documentary and explore how someone survives and rebuilds after unimaginable trauma. The conversation drifts into the psychology of suspects, and why it’s almost impossible to get away with murder today.They also dive deep into their obsession with HBO’s The Pitt, debating binge-watching versus weekly episodes and breaking down favorite characters and hidden details.
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  Talking to Kids About Grief 29.03.2026 42мин

  In this episode of Obsessed With Death, Rob sits down with educator and Kid Talk creator Katie Plunkett to explore how we talk to children about death and why so many adults struggle to do it. Katie breaks down how kids understand death at different ages, why honesty matters more than protecting them, and how avoiding the conversation can actually create more confusion and fear. Follow Katie’s work at Kid Talk on Substack for more insights on communicating with kids.
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  When the Dead Visit Our Dreams 15.03.2026 40мин

  In this episode of Obsessed With Death, Rob sits down with psychiatrist and dream researcher Dr. Erik Goodwyn for a deep dive into mortality, ritual, grief, and the strange intelligence of the dreaming mind.
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  The Final Word - Episode 19 01.03.2026 41мин

  In Episode 19 of The Final Word, Rob and Jordan dive into the strange and unsettling rise of AI “dead relative” apps, debating whether digital avatars of loved ones are a helpful grief tool or a dystopian step too far. They also unpack the bizarre story of a man who disguised himself as his deceased mother to collect her pension and the even darker discovery that followed. Finally, they explore a 23andMe family bombshell involving a $28.8 million malpractice settlement awarded after the sisters’ father died from a misdiagnosed aneurysm and a newly discovered half-sister who later surfaced asking for a share.
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  Publish This When I’m Dead 15.02.2026 42мин

  In this episode, acclaimed cartoonist and author Anders Nilsen joins to talk about how death and loss have shaped both his life and creative work. He reflects on losing his fiancée, Cheryl Weaver, to cancer and how that experience led to his books Don’t Go Where I Can’t Follow and The End. Anders shares how grief evolved from something deeply personal to a universal artistic theme, how his views on death and the afterlife have shifted over 20 years, and the power of art and music in healing.Learn more about Anders and his work here.
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  My First Execution: Ted Bundy 24.01.2026 32мин

  On the anniversary of Ted Bundy’s execution, Obsessed With Death revisits the moment veteran correspondent John Koch witnessed his first execution in 1989, the death of Ted Bundy. Koch reflects on covering Bundy’s crimes and the events leading up to that night, and how experiencing his first execution at the center of such a notorious case shaped his approach to journalism.
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  The Final Word - Episode 18 18.01.2026 36мин

  The Final Word returns from hiatus with a new co-host, Jordan. In their first episode together, Rob and Jordan dive into death-related stories, including Jesse Eisenberg donating a kidney to a stranger, Julia Fox’s Jackie Kennedy costume, and why millennials in America are dying at higher rates than their peers abroad, while exploring why talking openly about death can be both comforting and strangely fun.
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  Sidney Raz 28.12.2025 51мин

  In this episode of Obsessed With Death, Rob sits down with creator Sidney Raz for a deeply honest and often darkly funny conversation about grief, mortality, and survival. Sidney opens up about losing all three of his parents before turning 30, the devastating loss of his daughter, and how that tragedy ultimately led to the discovery of a genetic mutation and an early stomach cancer diagnosis that saved his life.
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  Words Found After Death 07.12.2025 38мин

  In this episode, Jordan shares the remarkable story of discovering her late father’s handwritten Alcoholics Anonymous notes a decade after his death and how reading them on TikTok has built a community of connection, reflection, and healing in her own journey through sobriety.
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  Tips From Dead People 16.11.2025 38мин

  In this episode of Obsessed with Death, Rob talks with Mary McGreevy, creator of Tips From Dead People, a social media project born from her lifelong fascination with obituaries. Mary shares how a childhood habit of clipping obits evolved into a viral exploration of how we live, die, and tell our stories.
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  The History of Haunting 26.10.2025 48мин

  From the Victorian terror of being buried alive to the rise of spiritualist séances, haunted science experiments, and Houdini’s crusade against fake mediums, this episode digs into the true and truly bizarre history behind our fascination with the dead. Happy Halloween!
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  FREAKBAiT 06.10.2025 51мин

  In this episode of Obsessed With Death, Rob talks with author and artist FREAKBAiT about how mortality fuels creativity, using death as motivation, balancing humor with darker themes, psychedelic experiences, and the idea of leaving behind unfinished work to be shared after death.
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  Mary Roach 21.09.2025 54мин

  Bestselling author Mary Roach joins Obsessed With Death to talk about her new book Replaceable You, the fears of aging vs. dying, what it’s like to step inside a 1950s iron lung, and why she originally fought against the now iconic toe-tag cover of Stiff.
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  Understanding Assisted Death 02.09.2025 28мин

  We’re revisiting powerful conversations as part of our Archive Spotlight, where we highlight meaningful conversations from the past.In this episode we dive into the complex and often misunderstood world of assisted death, exploring the emotional, ethical, and deeply human sides of end-of-life choices. From eligibility requirements and shifting legislation to powerful stories of final moments.Originally published on February 8th, 2022.
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  Cemetery Encounters 18.08.2025 40мин

  In this episode, Rob is joined by Grace, whose lifelong fascination with death and cemeteries led her to an unexpected career documenting grave sites and sharing the stories of those who’ve passed. Grace shares how her connection to the other side evolved into a meaningful mission to honor the forgotten, support grieving families, and keep memories alive.