Obsessed With Death

The Final Word - A Monthly Series from Obsessed with Death! In this episode, Rob and Gary reflect on the one-year anniversary of the passing of actor and comedian Paul Reubens. They discuss the impact of losing beloved musicians and artists to suicide, and delve into the ongoing ordeal of two NASA astronauts who have been stranded in space for over two months due to issues with their Boeing spacec...

Alix Strauss is a trend, culture and lifestyle journalist; an award-winning, four-time published author; speaker; and frequent contributor to The New York Times.  You can purchase the 20th Anniversary Edition of The Joy of Funerals, here .

The Final Word - A Monthly Series from Obsessed with Death! In this episode, Rob and Gary delve into the story of a California man who survived ten harrowing days stranded in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California’s oldest state park known for its ancient coast redwoods. They also examine Boeing's ongoing public relations nightmare as their Starliner spacecraft, carrying two astronauts, rem...

Doug Stanhope is an American stand-up comedian, author, actor, and podcast host. Doug joined the show to talk all things death, comedy hospice and much more, enjoy!

The Final Word - A Monthly Series from Obsessed with Death! In this episode, Rob and Gary delve into Equinox's new $40,000-per-year program designed to enhance overall health and longevity. They also discuss Jeff Goldblum's recent statements, where he advises his children not to expect financial support from their parents, emphasizing the importance of his eight and six-year-old sons findi...

David's profound experiences, including a darkness retreat and caring for his dying grandfather, prompted a career pivot to embrace poetry and become a death doula. Inspired by a "Year to Live" class, he set a symbolic death date for March 7th, 2024. Follow David on Instagram @mor.intune to stay up to date on his debut poetry manuscript and other offerings. Learn more about David&#39...

The Final Word - A Monthly Series from Obsessed with Death! In this episode, Rob and Gary discuss the news that a second Boeing whistleblower has died after a sudden illness, just two months after another one allegedly shot himself in the head. They also delve into the phasing out of Charged Lemonade, a highly caffeinated beverage blamed for at least two deaths and explore how scientists have disc...

Save My Ink Forever offers a seamless process for individuals to either plan their own tattoo preservation or for family members to engage in a specialized service upon their passing. The process is designed to be accessible and respectful, ensuring that the beauty of each tattoo is preserved and celebrated. Learn more here .

The Final Word - A Monthly Series from Obsessed with Death! In this episode, Rob and Gary dive into the passing of O.J. Simpson, exploring how his death stirred up memories of the trial that captivated the nation in the 90s. They unpack the public's reactions and the ongoing discourse surrounding the case. They also dissect the events on the set of 'Rust,' and the complexities of the s...

Ryan Noufer is a filmmaker whose films have premiered in multiple film festivals across the world. Ryan joins the show to discuss his short film The Hereafter, about a product that allows the dead to keep posting to their social media from beyond the grave. You can watch The Hereafter on YouTube .

The Final Word - A Monthly Series from Obsessed with Death! Rob and Gary discuss the Boeing whistleblower who was found dead in his pickup truck in Charleston, South Carolina, if you'd rather know how you were going to die or when you would die and the footage of a scary moment for two Texas zoo keepers after they found themselves in an enclosure with a silverback gorilla.

Numbered Days specializes in creating websites tailored explicitly for professionals in the death industry. Their team is dedicated to providing affordable solutions for your business, ensuring that your online presence is uniquely designed for the needs of death workers. Delivering budget-friendly services that cater specifically to those offering death-related services, encompassing website deve...

The Final Word - A Monthly Series from Obsessed with Death! Rob and Gary discuss AI Death Calculators, the fears of commercial air travel, and why you should never play the movie Titanic on a long flight; enjoy!

⁠Devin Moss spent a year ministering to convicted killer Phillip Hancock. He is an atheist chaplain and hosts  The Adventures of Memento Mori  Podcast⁠ . He joins the show to discuss his time with Phillip and his views on life, death, and much more. 

Rob just spent a week in the hospital, so clearly he had to do a podcast about the entire experience, otherwise what's the point?!

Writer-director Tiger Ji joins the show to talk about life, death and his new short film,  Death and Ramen. Watch Death and Ramen here .

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The Final Word - A Brand New Monthly Series from Obsessed with Death! Rob and Gary discuss a Nebraska funeral worker who was fired after using a sex doll of a dead man he was tasked to collect. P Diddy, blowing up Kid Cudi's car, a deal to kill both Tupac and Suge Knight in the mid-1990s, and Heinz's search for a man who survived nearly a month at sea by eating nothing but ketchup. They al...

Mandy is the co-founder and editor of TalkDeath, and also the founder and President of the online memorial platform, Keeper. Mandy’s work has appeared in national and international publications, she has been a featured presenter at professional funeral and cemetery conferences and was recently featured as an industry innovator by American Funeral Director Magazine. Support our Sponsors! ⁠Lovecoda....

The Final Word - A Brand New Monthly Series from Obsessed with Death! Rob and Gary discuss Tupac's alleged killer, drunken men shooting each other while wearing bulletproof vests, how much time they need before the world ends, and why you shouldn't google anything before committing murder.

When Leslie's husband died suddenly in 2019 from a freak brain aneurysm and stroke, she only wanted to talk to other widows. Vids for Wids is a place for solidarity for everyone wondering what they "should" be doing after their world blows up. Support our Sponsors! Lovecoda.com Everything you need to navigate pet end of life . Pet loss resources, guides, and modern memorialization op...

Losing a pet is a terrible experience. It's a horrible reality that we all face - pet parents also are rarely prepared for it. For more info, resources, guides and help, go to lovecoda.com

Colin Campbell is an Academy Award-nominated writer and director; his one-person show titled " Grief: A One Man ShitShow"  premiered at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, where it won a Best of Broadwater Award. He also wrote a book titled, "Finding the Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose," a powerful account of one father's journey through the loss of hi...

Interested in joining a community of like-minded Wids? Are you ready to meet potential new friends/romantic partners? Meet other Wids who are interested in exploring new connections with the potential for friendship, companionship or even a romantic relationship! For more, check out WidowsFire.com and connect with like-minded Wids around the world, publicly and privately.

Research editor and contributing writer at Wired Magazine, Meghan Herbst, is back on the show to talk all things death and outer space! Space travel, space tourism, astroids, the sun, its all terrifying, and can kill us within just a few seconds. So we talk all things space and death, enjoy!