Home Is Where The Grave Is

"Home is where the grave is" will be wrapping up season 2 of all things macabre. We'll be reviewing all previous episodes of season 2 and tying all loose ends up in a neat black bow. So, if you've missed any episodes and enjoy the short recaps here, then go back and listen to your favorite episode! In the meantime, we'll be taking an extended break and making some big chan...

"Home is where the grave is" continues to discuss the topic of death and its inevitability. This episode explores the museum exhibit of DEATH, beliefs, cultural practices, and material expressions. We'll talk about what death means to us and how our death-positive journey can maybe help you, our listener, too. So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid chats in a comfy and light...

Welcome back for another "nichesode," where we discuss renowned black gothic literature! With terrific movies coming out like "US" and "NOPE" by Jordan Peele; a light shines on the black community in the horror genre. BUT black writers have been on the scene for some time before Jordan and we're gonna talk about it! So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid...

"Home is where the grave is" continues to discuss the topic of death and its inevitability. This episode will take a slightly different approach and jump into the world of FANTASY, technology, and various human outlets, allowing for escapism from our harsh and inevitable realities. When does that escapism become a deterrent? And how do we define the line we tow between the two? Find out...

This "nichesode" deep dives into Ancient Legends and Monstrous Creatures! Is that a bird?! Is it a fire-breathing dragon? Or just a GIANT flying creature with the head of an eagle and the torso of a lion?! So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid chats in a comfy and light setting with two best friends who are taking you on their journey to understand that death isn't all that...

"Home is where the grave is" continues to discuss the topic of death and its inevitability. This episode is dedicated to the captivating life of Antinous, a Greek man turned God. Explore the enigmatic tale of this historical figure, who rose from obscurity to become the cherished lover of the Roman Emporer Hadrian. Why then was his death so mysterious? How is he considered a current-day...

This "nichesode" deep dives into the origins of the "Milk Carton Kids" and "Latchkey Kids" of the 80s and 90s and what profound impacts they had on our society. There's just so much cheese...why is there so much CHEESE?! Is there a cult of cheese? So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid chats in a comfy and light setting with two best friends who are takin...

"Home is where the grave is" continues to discuss the topic of death and its inevitability. This episode is dedicated to a parent's unfortunate and tragic loss of an infant or child. What needs to happen after such an unplanned and life-altering event? What support is needed and available? We'll talk about these topics and more. So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid ch...

This "nichesode" we're traveling to the not-so-distant past, the 90s!! We're jumping into everything animated to see how these prominent shows shape our personalities and possibly warped our morbid sense of humor. So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid chats in a comfy and light setting with two best friends who are taking you on their journey to understand that death i...

"Home is where the grave is" continues discussions of the macabre by diving into the psychology of anxiety and how it ties into horror fascination. Dr. Clasen Mathias has an interesting study (2020) that deep dives into this very topic. So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid chats in a comfy and light setting with two best friends who are taking you on their journey to understand...

This "nichesode" delves into the topic of our OWN death and its inevitability. We'll be doing some soul-searching to find which after-death care special truly speaks to us and our families. So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid chats in a comfy and light setting with two best friends who are taking you on their journey to understand that death isn't all that scary. Joi...

"Home is where the grave is" continues to discuss the topic of death and its inevitability. Kicking it off with the many, and I mean MANY strict funeral death care customs of the Victorian era. You're telling me I HAVE to wear a black outfit for at least two years?! That's not so bad..but wait, and I can't hang out with my friends or go to social events?! Oook, but I can a...

Season 2, "nichesode" 1, delves into the topic of Memento Mori, the Latin inscription meaning "Remember You Will Die." Believed to have originated in ancient Rome and peaked in the Victorian era, Memento Mori jewelry holds great significance for the living and their bond with the deceased. So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid chats in a comfy and light setting with tw...

"Home is where the grave is" continues to discuss the topic of death and its inevitability. We are back with Season 2!! We're ready for more death-positive conversations with a sprinkle of our macabre interests and dark humor. Kicking it off with the many common deaths of the Victorian era. Why was everyone so keen on poisoning themselves? All for the sake of beauty?! So, settle in...

“Home is Where the Grave is” Season 1 finale wraps up in this “nichesode” as we reflect on our past episodes and chat about the future.  We want to leave our still-living listeners with a HUGE thank you for listening and supporting us.  We are so grateful for all the love shown during Season One macabre antics, and we’re looking forward to hanging out with you guys soon in Season Two! We’ll take a...

Join us!! For episode 7, we dive off the deep end into the conditions known as Munchausen's, Munchausen's by proxy, or FDIA. We'll learn elaborate health conditions are made up for attention-seeking; even the liars believe lies, and "crying wolf" eventually catches up, but not before there's murder! Until then, stay alive! Listen on #spotify, #applepodcast, #googlepod...

This "nichesode," delves into the topic of necrophilia, or corpse abuse, throughout history while reviewing some notable and infamous cases worldwide. So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid chats in a comfy and light setting with two best friends who are taking you on their journey to understand that death isn't all that scary. Join us every Monday as we journey through the...

"Home is where the grave is" continues to discuss the topic of death and its inevitability. This episode is part 2 of Maternal Filicide, with some serious topics on how motherhood doesn't quite fit the mold of society's expectations. We'll discuss various contributors to postpartum, along with failed government systems. So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid chats...

This "nicheode," delves briefly into the many tales and mythology around the world involving infamous mothers that have turned motherhood on its head by committing filicide/familicide. We'll also exercise our personal opinions to debate and label these cases by referring to Resnick's five categories of maternal filicide.  So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid chats in...

"Home is where the grave is" continues to discuss the topic of death and its inevitability. This episode is part 1 of 2 dedicated to wrapping up Women's history month with some serious topics on how motherhood doesn't quite fit the mold of society's expectations. In fact, some mothers completely turn motherhood on its head in a terrible way. We'll discuss renowned for...

This "nichesode," continues in part 2 which continues from the tales and folklore involving the infamous ladies in white located specifically in Latin and Hispanic countries. We'll also delve into many more stories worldwide that prove why lady ghouls are possibly the most terrifying. This particular episode highlights the cultural, political, and historical significance of these ho...

"Home is where the grave is" continues to discuss the topic of death and its inevitability. This episode is dedicated to the curious and unique school for funeral directors, Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, or PIMS, in Pittsburgh, PA. Join us in our first-ever interview with PIMS representative and full-time faculty member Chelsea Cush, MS, licensed funeral director and embalmer...

This "nicheode," delves briefly into the many tales and folklore involving the infamous ladies in white located specifically in Latin and Hispanic countries. We'll also delve into many more stories worldwide that prove why lady ghouls are possibly the most terrifying. While this subject will have a part 2, this particular episode highlights the cultural, political, and historical si...

"Home is where the grave is" continues to discuss the topic of death and its inevitability. This episode is dedicated to Women's history month for some of the world's most dangerous and conniving femme fatale serial killers. So, settle in with a loved one for some morbid chats in a comfy and light setting with two best friends who are taking you on their journey to understand t...

This minisode, or "nichode," delves briefly into the many roles that poisonings, whether deliberate or accidental, have played throughout human history. While this is a subject that we will further explore in the future, this particular episode highlights the use of poisons in Shakespearean literature, political poisonings, cults and Victorian's love of adulterated products.  Suppor...