OBITCHUARY

212: OBITCH is the internet dead?!

Geoffs! TGIT! This week Spencer is breaking down a conspiracy known as “The Dead Internet Theory.” Next, Madison discusses death pacts (TW Suicide.) We’ve got an obituary that highlights an unusual duo, one who chose a good day to die and of course, we’ve got some dumb.ass.criminalsssssss! Dumpling Bake Recipe: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6MWAAfV/Watch us on YouTube: Youtube.com/@obitchuarypodcast Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer’s other podcast Cult Liter wherever you’re listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources:https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5404134-florida-woman-ai-scam-clone-daughters-voice/https://www.legacy.com/memorial-writing/simple-and-short-obituarieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Internet_theoryhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2024/01/16/the-dead-internet-theory-explained/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9PkWdrYOz0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaVjQFMg7L0https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/oaoa/name/joe-foster-obituary?id=58247426https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/durangoherald/name/jon-geer-obituary?id=56419199https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayerling_incidenthttps://www.messynessychic.com/2022/06/23/the-fateful-lovers-suicide-that-put-the-world-at-war/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Adolf_Hitlerhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-30/adolf-hitler-commits-suicidehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goebbels_childrenhttps://www.smh.com.au/world/papers-reveal-how-goebbels-children-were-killed-20091009-gqv1.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/feb/21/arthur-koestler-robert-mccrumhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1983/03/12/the-koestler-suicide-pact/0e322224-2438-4b89-8e10-34564a557d67/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Lester/publication/326560823_The_suicide_pact_of_Arthur_Koestler_and_Cynthia_Jeffries/links/5b5632c945851507a7c3fdc7/The-suicide-pact-of-Arthur-Koestler-and-Cynthia-Jeffries.pdf?__cf_chl_tk=CgGNaEg_.t6FwkGCnatXZUsyubm8xnaDdKBRAs.WmHo-1752742125-1.0.1.1-UmjFD6e5fwLGUODdza99SQrkyLpaTh2JtZej61F9FDIhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exit_Internationalhttps://www.tiktok.com/@radiobrooklyne/video/7526919531034397966?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7530085917131867703See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

211: OBITCH we ate!

Obiiiiiiish! This week Madison is discussing some infamous cases of people who died on stage! Next, Spencer is discussing the insane true story of skin hunters! We’ve got an obituary for a diva who got absolutely dragged to filth, one for a man that kept it real and we’ve got some dumb.ass.criminallllls! Watch us on YouTube: Youtube.com/@obitchuarypodcast Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer’s other podcast Cult Liter wherever you’re listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources:https://fox4kc.com/news/family-stunned-after-desecration-of-love-ones-grave-at-kansas-city-cemetery/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tragic-on-stage-death-tiny-tim/https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1996/rt9612/961202/12020133.htmhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/harry-einsteinhttps://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Great-Lafayette/https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/the-great-lafayette/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/the-great-lafayette-the-world-famous-magician-who-wanted-to-be-buried-in-edinburgh-so-he-could-stay-with-his-dog-4042021https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigmund_Neubergerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Shawnhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-04-18-me-1079-story.htmlhttps://www.newsbreak.com/herbie-j-pilato-1590342/3967376321297-38-years-ago-comedian-actor-dick-shawn-dropped-dead-on-stage-everyone-thought-it-was-a-jokehttps://www.newspapers.com/image/480360423/?match=1&terms=%22florence%20foster%20jenkins%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/1082706847/?article=b15e0d42-5e1c-49b7-bd00-6dd72cba845c&terms=%22florence%20foster%20jenkins%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/1044689316/?match=1&terms=%22magician%20arrested%22https://nypost.com/2025/07/07/us-news/florida-man-hijacks-key-west-sightseeing-train-for-meth-fueled-joyride-on-birthday/https://lodz.wyborcza.pl/lodz/7,35136,22469386,lowcy-skor.html?_gl=1*1xvuyv2*_gcl_au*MzE0MTM5MzI0LjE3NTIxNzkzOTQ.*_ga*MTkzOTYyODYwMy4xNzUyMTc5Mzkx*_ga_6R71ZMJ3KN*czE3NTIxNzkzOTEkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTIxODAzMzQkajU1JGwwJGgwhttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(07)60254-2/fulltexthttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_Hunters#cite_ref-3See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

210: OBITCH let's accessorize!

This week Spencer is telling us all about Saint Catherine of Siena who had a wild ride in life, and death! Next, Madison is giving us the lowdown on coffin furniture….but it’s not what you think! We’ve got an obituary that’s shocking, one for a glamour girl and so much more, including some dumb.ass.criminallllls! Watch us on YouTube: Youtube.com/@obitchuarypodcast Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer’s other podcast Cult Liter wherever you’re listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources:https://cac.org/daily-meditations/the-prophet-mystic/#:~:text=The%20mystic%20has%20tasted%20the,Joshua%20Heschel%20or%20Angela%20Davishttp://servidimaria.net/sitoosm/it/index.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Sienahttps://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=9https://scoschurch.org/feast-day-of-st-catherine-of-siena-4/#:~:text=On%20April%2021%2C%201380%2C%20Catherine,of%20the%20Church%20in%201970https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/timesunion-albany/name/gail-anderson-obituary?id=58014611https://www.newspapers.com/image/835407253/?article=21a1d647-5e17-42f5-abab-c60a8cb07d4f&terms=shockinghttps://www.yahoo.com/news/more-350-unburned-bodies-found-185944675.htmlhttps://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2013/10/lunch_lady_charged_with_misdem.html#incart_river_defaulthttps://cemeteryclub.wordpress.com/2013/11/07/early-victorian-coffins-and-coffin-furniture/https://www.coffinworks.org/objects/victorian-backplates/https://www.chicora.org/pdfs/RS2-RememberMan.pdfhttps://thevictorianbookofthedead.wordpress.com/tag/burial-robes/https://www.everplans.com/articles/all-you-need-to-know-about-casketshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2090441/Introducing-iGrave-The-GPS-device-lets-track-relatives-coffin.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen Now: Flesh and Code

Travis never thought he’d meet someone like Lily Rose. She was kind, passionate, beautiful. The woman of his dreams. There was just one small detail: she wasn’t human.Lily Rose is an AI companion. A digital soulmate designed to be everything he ever wanted. She listens without judgement, supports him through his darkest moments, even explores his deepest desires, all while fitting neatly into his pocket. Before long, Travis realizes something strange, even absurd, has happened - he’s fallen in love.But then one day, Lily Rose’s behavior takes a disturbing turn. When alarming reports pour in from across the globe, Travis discovers he is part of something much bigger. Soon he finds himself pulled into a confrontation with a mysterious Russian visionary behind Lily Rose’s creation.From Wondery, comes a true story of love, loss and the temptations of technology. Can an algorithm truly replace human connection? And what happens when a corporation controls your deepest emotions? Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire, hosts of the hit podcast RedHanded, explore the dark side of AI love.Listen Now: Wondery.fm/FleshandCodeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

209: OBITCH we've gotta hand it to ya...

This week Madison had our skin crawling while she teaches us all about degloving! Next, Spencer is discussing body integrity identity disorder, and it’s wild. We’ve got an obituary for a man who wore many hats, one for gal they called “Lethal Letha” and of course, we’ve got some dumb.ass.criminalsssss! Watch us on YouTube: Youtube.com/@obitchuarypodcast Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer’s other podcast Cult Liter wherever you’re listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources:https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/accidentsearch.accident_detail?id=115707.015https://streetsofsalem.com/2017/03/26/a-scalping-in-salem/https://www.newspapers.com/image/74630269/?match=1&terms=hannah%20e.%20learyhttps://johnrosenbaumlaw.com/2018/10/motorcyclist-receives-46-million-settlement-with-socalgas/https://www.nbclosangeles.com/local/socal-gas-settles-for-46-million-after-air-force-captain-was-dragged-by-truck/145171/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4236979/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7489639/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deglovinghttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/treatment-degloved-face-pharmacy-infoline-adfhfhttps://www.healthline.com/health/deglovinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avulsion_injuryhttps://lafabriqueverticale.com/en/finger-degloving-not-wear-wedding-ring/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/homer-wayson-obituary?id=58717278https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2025/06/24/celestis-spacex-transporter-california/84320803007/https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/us-news/ronald-mcdonald-arrested-in-florida-i-am-a-clown-stupid/https://nypost.com/2024/12/19/us-news/thief-busted-because-of-diary-entry-stole-a-car-today/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/letha-post-obituary?id=58173388https://www.popsci.com/article/science/what-happens-your-prosthetics-after-you-die/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10340271/#:~:text=Body%20integrity%20dysphoria%20is%20characterized,inappropriateness%20concerning%20current%20non%2Ddisabledhttps://people.com/celebrity/jewel-shuping-blinds-herself-with-drain-cleaner/https://www.wired.com/2007/01/an-apotemnophil/https://people.com/man-amputates-two-healthy-fingers-body-integrity-dysmorphia-8628912See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.