Death Is Everything

This week on Death is Everything we look at the creation of the Panama Canal, one of the world’s greatest feats of engineering, and the sizable human toll that went into its construction. We give our gratitude to the many thousands of laborers that died braving the snakes, mosquitoes, diseases, explosions, and countless workplace and environmental dangers to bring us this crucial piece of infrastr...

Have some more Valentine’s Day, now with an extra helping of murder! This week on 7 Minutes in Heaven the DIE crew recount the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, a shootout for the ages between the crews of 1920’s Chicago mobsters Al Capone and George “Bugs” Moran. Hear the shocking grisly details and the not-so-shocking reason why Chris will never be involved in organized crime!  #deathisever...

What is that in the air? Could it be… love? HA! Bet you thought we’d say death! Today we recognize Valentine’s Day by looking at the origins of Valentine’s Day, including the grizzly execution of its namesake Saint Valentine. Sorry, we can’t help ourselves, but we do what we love! We also take a look at the lost (and frankly much cooler sounding) Pagan version of the holiday known as Lupercalia wi...

We’re excited to bring you part two of our interview with Kelsey about her incredible business, The After Loss Company. Kelsey helps people in dealing with the myriad administrative hurdles that they may face after a loved one’s passing. Figuring out what is to happen to a person’s financial assets, property, online accounts (so many accounts!) and lifetime of collected ephemera can be a daunting...

The death of someone close to you can be hard to process when grief also comes with the responsibilities of making funeral arrangements and figuring out what to do with their worldly possessions. This week DIE interviews Kelsey of the After Loss Company, who helps people navigate the administrative burden after the loss of a loved one, a valiant and compassionate endeavor in an increasingly compli...

Join us this week for the exciting conclusion of our four part foray into the goings on of San Diego’s preeminent haunted house, the Whaley House! Marianne and Angel describe the fallout from Violet Whaley’s suicide and the long tail of dark times that followed at the location. Then your favorite Deathies recount their own spooky experience visiting the Whaley House! Listen in to the frightacular...

This week on DIE we take a look at exhibitions that display the intricacies of the human body, and elaborate on organ and full body donation options. It’s a good way to contribute to scientific research and the teaching of future medical practitioners! We also discuss the sordid history of the acquisition and ethical uses of cadavers, and the drive towards repatriation of remains to indigenous peo...

-On the third episode of our 4-part 7 Minutes in Heaven about the Whaley House, Marianne and Angel talk about the construction of the house and some of the early haunting experiences. Prepare for a heaping helping of spookiness! Whaley House: https://www.whaleyhousesandiego.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whaley_House_(San_Diego,_California) Los Angeles Herald article on Yankee Jim: https://cdn...

This week DIE is taking a look at the fall of empires, a topic that, depending on your outlook on current events in the United States, may be prescient. Marianne, Grocery Man Chris, and “Angel” account for the causes of past collapsing empires and also highlight actions that could lead to more positive outcomes. Are we going full Roman Empire? Listen in for our take. Mother Jones article: https://...

This week’s 7 Minutes in Heaven is Part 2 of our Whaley House exploration, with a look at the trial and grisly demise of Yankee Jim. Whaley House: https://www.whaleyhousesandiego.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whaley_House_(San_Diego,_California) Los Angeles Herald article on Yankee Jim: https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=LAH18731007.2.19&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-------- Thanks for listening, Lan...

We’re a few days away from the most wonderful time of the year. No, not “that one,” we’re talking about the greatest holiday of all time, Halloween! Join Marianne and Angel as they dig into the origins and evolution of what has become the spooktacular celebration we know and love, including the origin of the Trick or Treat and jack-o’-lantern traditions. Plus, the Crew each give their Halloween fi...

What better way to celebrate peak Spooky Season than visiting a haunted house? On the first of a four-part 7 Minutes in Heaven series, Marianne and Angel recount their visit to the Whaley House, one of the preeminent haunted houses in America! This week’s episode takes a look at the precursor to the hauntings with the murderous, gold-thieving exploits of Yankee Jim. Whaley House: https://www.whale...

This week DIE interviews the writer Nina Poe, whose works of short fiction and poetry explore themes of death and horror. She talks with us about her experiences with death, grief, mortality, and the paranormal, including some intense ghost sightings. Listen in for Nina’s thoughts and perspectives on life and writing, then hear her read one of her beautiful, haunting poems, “The Gentle Reaper.” Be...

Bon retour de votre voyage, Chris! This week in 7 Minutes in Heaven, Chris recounts his experience visiting burial sites during his trip to France, including the expansive Paris Catacombs and Père Lachaise Cemetery. These are places any aficionado of death culture should have on their must-see list, so break out your best rosé and listen in!   Thanks for listening, Land of the Living!  Subscribe,...

Sharpen the guillotines because this week we’re taking a look back at the French Revolution! Hear about a time when the exorbitantly wealthy and powerful were challenged by a repressed general public, and no, it wasn’t through sternly worded letters. Hint: there was blood, lots and lots of blood. Join us and try to keep your heads on, Land of the Living. Vive la révolution! Thanks for listening, L...

Is part of a balanced breakfast… cannibalism? This week on 7 Minutes in Heaven, the gang espouses their love for a unique Cinnamon Toast Crunch advertising campaign. Be warned: you may never be able to trust your breakfast cereal’s moral integrity again! Cinnamon Toast Crunch: Don’t Look in the Fridge https://youtu.be/kIqXtIIq-6s?si=3_6mmPUbrMMTQYNo Thanks for listening, Land of the Living! Subscr...

Good news! It’s the most wonderful time of year, the run up to glorious Halloween, and we’re kicking things off at DIE by delving further into the aquatic macabre! We take a look at ship graveyards and the spooky (and kooky) phenomenon of haunted ships and the mysteries that lie beneath their legends. Then we review what is involved in burial at sea. We also recount one woman’s unique(ly kooky and...

Many people in the Land of the Living love to go to music festivals. They are usually joyful and exciting. But occasionally the euphoria of the event is cut off by disaster. That was the case for some of the attendees of the Astroworld Festival. Listen to hear this heart stopping tale of a good time gone awry! Thanks for listening, Land of the Living!  Subscribe, and follow us on Instagram @die.po...

The heat is on! And guess what, it’s killing people. Chill out with Marianne and Chris as they discuss the growing global threat of heat-related deaths in a warming world. Do your best to stay cool, Land of the Living! Thanks for listening, Land of the Living! Subscribe, and follow us on Instagram @die.podcast for updates! Check out deathiseverything.com for merchandise, our mailing list, and more...

On this episode of 7 Minutes In Heaven, we continue our maritime disaster dissection by examining the ages-old adage that “the captain must go down with their ship.” Is it a legal requirement or an expected act of bravery? Listen to find out! #deathiseverything #DeathIsEverythingPodcast #7MinutesInHeaven#7MinutesInHeavenwithMarianneandChris #7MinutesInHeavenwithMCA #7MinutesInHeavenwithDIEpod #dea...

Ahoy! It’s time to take a cruise with Marianne, Chris, and Angel aboard history’s most sinkable Unsinkable Ship, the Titanic! The crew explores the history and aftermath of the world’s most famous maritime tragedy. Then stick around for another modern instance of humanity’s hubris as we recount the tragic tale of the Titan Submersible and its ill-fated venture under the sea. Hop aboard! What could...

This episode is our second official Death Trivia! We are joined again by Brandon who was a guest earlier in the season (check out his episode, I Miss Her). Listen to Brandon and Chris battle it out for the current title of Trivia Winner!  Thanks for listening, Land of the Living!  Subscribe, and follow us on Instagram @die.podcast   for updates!  Check out deathiseverything.com for merchandise, ou...

In this 7 Minutes In Heaven episode, the DIE team hears a few stories of people who met their end while in the midst of sex acts.   Thanks for listening, Land of the Living!  Subscribe, and follow us on Instagram @die.podcast   for updates!  Check out deathiseverything.com for merchandise and more! If you want to say hello, email us at hello@deathiseverything.com . We’re dying to hear from you! #d...

CONTENT WARNING: discussion of death by suicide Hello, Land of the Living! Today’s episode features an interview with Eric. He shares his experiences with death and loss, the feelings that arose, and what it all means. Thanks for listening, Land of the Living!  Subscribe, and follow us on Instagram @die.podcast   for updates!  Check out deathiseverything.com for merchandise, our mailing list, and...

On this episode of 7 Minutes In Heaven, the DIE team discovers a deadly lake in Tanzania. What is killing the animals around this lake? Listen for some interesting facts! Thanks for listening, Land of the Living!  Subscribe, and follow us on Instagram @die.podcast   for updates!  Check out deathiseverything.com for merchandise and more! If you want to say hello, email us at hello@deathiseverything...