Does This Make My Ash Look Big?

This week we're taking a stroll through memorial gardens... literally. We explore the surprisingly popular memorial walkways and ash gardens outside UK soccer stadiums, then discover that most U.S. stadiums are seriously dropping the ball when it comes to honoring lifelong fans. Bailey finally gives Chelsea a deadline to get her postmortem wishes together before she's forced to make executive deci...

This week, Bailey and Chelsea tackle a surprisingly important question: what happens when someone's ashes are lost before a memorial ceremony? After exploring alternatives to traditional cremated remains and debating whether turning ashes into smooth, pocket-sized remembrance stones is heartfelt or horrifying, things take a sharp turn into a full-blown rant session. The conversation quickly spiral...

This week’s episode of Bound in Ashes, Unbound in the Streets starts off surprisingly literary and somehow ends with us questioning the emotional stability of sports fans everywhere. We kick things off by discussing turning cremated remains into book ink, pressing ashes into book pages, and whether becoming part of someone’s personal library is deeply sentimental or just haunting in hardcover form...

This week’s episode asks one very important question: how disrespectful is too disrespectful when it comes to someone’s ashes? From horrifying scattering scenarios to the absolute worst places and ways to handle cremains, we uncovered several things that should probably get you removed from the will immediately. We’re also joined by our hilarious friend Jackie, who shares her post-mortem wishes, p...

We officially entered our video era, which means for the first time ever, you can physically watch us spiral in real time. The chaos kicked off with the story of someone putting ashes into a bowling ball, because apparently memorial jewelry was simply not committed enough. Did we do extensive research? Absolutely not. Did we immediately form strong opinions anyway? Of course. From there, things so...

This week we dropped a chaotic little bonus episode featuring Chelsea’s parents, Jim and Cary, for a round of Flame It or Frame It. We put them on the spot with some questionable, mildly unhinged scenarios and forced them to decide: are these ideas getting absolutely roasted (flamed) or proudly displayed forever (framed)? Between their surprisingly strong opinions and some truly questionable takes...

In this week’s episode, we take the phrase “sending someone off” a little too literally by exploring the idea of launching ashes into the sky with weather balloons—because apparently the afterlife might come with a better view than Maine has had all winter. While dreaming about airborne cremains, we also take a moment (okay… several moments) to complain about the absolutely horrific Maine winter w...

This week’s episode really said: if we’re going out, we’re going out molten. Things escalated quickly from “peaceful scattering” to launching cremains straight into an active volcano, because apparently a gentle breeze just isn’t dramatic enough. The logistics? Questionable. The vibes? Explosive. A deep dive into underwater volcanoes also happened, and by “deep dive,” think two people confidently...

We dive headfirst into the world of unhinged obituaries, the petty, the dramatic, the suspiciously honest, and the ones that absolutely should’ve gone through a second draft. Then we debate the ultimate question: is it bad luck to write your own obituary… or is it just proactive brand management? Naturally, we workshop what bullet points we’d demand be included (achievements optional, personality...

This week gets horticultural, surgical, and slightly inappropriate. It starts wholesome: planting a flower garden using ashes in the seeds because nothing says "circle of life" like becoming seasonal landscaping. Is it beautiful? Is it unregulated? We discuss. Then we pivot to the betrayal. The thyroidectomy saga. The audacity. The surgeon. The absolute refusal to hand over the removed thyroid lik...

This episode marks the podcast’s one-year anniversary, celebrated the only appropriate way, by sharing unhinged funeral home horror stories from people who truly know better. Things spiral further with a round of Frame It or Flame It, followed by a Basic Betch segment dedicated to trends that will never be tried under any circumstances, living or deceased. Sound disclaimer: Chelsea joined by phone...

This week we’re getting bold (and a little rude). We dive into some truly unhinged celebrity final wishes, then balance the chaos by honoring a few iconic women and their legendary post-death plans. We also swap recommendations for TV shows that revolve around death, dying, and cremation, because nothing pairs better with existential dread than binge-watching. After what feels like a lifelong scav...

Sound disclaimer: We regret to inform you that the soundboard did not survive this recording. The audio is slightly off brand, slightly quieter, and 100% soundboard free. Please lower your expectations accordingly. This week, we explore the idea of turning cremated remains into frequent flyers, sealing ashes into tiny vials and sending them out into the world to be photographed, displayed in art e...

We’re back, and somehow starting the season exactly how you’d expect. This episode spirals from the surprisingly real concept of turning cremated remains into dessert (no, we’re not okay either) to Chelsea’s past as a fifth grade bus patrol narc who absolutely would have written you up. We also take a nostalgic detour into the D.A.R.E. program, what it taught us, what it didn’t, and why it felt mo...

In the season two finale of Does This Make My Ash Look Big? , Bailey and Chelsea dive into the science behind cremation; what actually happens when we’re turned to ash and why the process is both fascinating and oddly comforting. Special guests Nicko and Hannah join the conversation to share their unique post-mortem wishes, bringing their own mix of humor and heart to the topic. They also join for...

In this episode of Does This Make My Ash Look Big? , Bailey and Chelsea dive into the delightfully dark and oddly relatable. The two uncover why human taxidermy is off-limits (no matter how artistic your vision), brainstorm how to turn cremains into beer bottles, and invent a signature “Chelsea Brew.” They also explore the very real 18th-century fear of being buried alive — and debate whether that...

It’s episode 13, and things are getting spooky... and slightly unhinged. We kick things off with the logistics (and potential mishaps) of scattering ashes from a plane; what could go wrong? Then it's Frame It or Flame It , where we deliver our hot takes on moments that deserve praise... or the trash bin. And since Halloween is around the corner, we’re sharing our all-time favorite costumes and wha...

This week, Bailey’s not riding solo, Morgan jumps in as guest co-host while Chelsea takes a well earned vacation! Things get steamy as the duo talks about sending ashes on one last wild ride; straight through a steam train’s firebox and out the smokestack. Then it’s time for another fiery round of Flame It or Frame It , followed by Bailey manifesting her dream husband (because if you can launch as...

In this week’s episode, we get arty with ashes; diving into the world of cremation art, from glass blown memorials to paintings that literally contain your loved one. Then we play a fiery round of “Frame It or Flame It,” deciding which creative ash ideas deserve a spot on the wall and which should go straight to the burn pile. Finally, we cozy up for some basic bitch fall talk; pumpkin spice, appl...

In this episode, we kick things off with a fiery discussion, literally, about celebrity cremation wishes. From the outrageous to the oddly sentimental, we break down some of the most unexpected last requests from the stars. Then, things take a romantic (and slightly chaotic) turn as we dive into Bailey’s Dating Roulette . From crafting her dating profile to decoding a few recent male encounters, n...

In this episode, we kick things off with a dive into the bizarre and unsettling world of cremation crimes; yep, it's a thing. From shady funeral homes to stolen teeth, we unpack some of the strangest true stories from the ashes. Then we pivot to a more personal note: where would we donate money after we’re gone? A thoughtful (and occasionally funny) discussion on legacy, values, and giving. Finall...

In this week’s chaotic-but-charming adventure, your unhinged hosts, Bailey and Chelsea, leave the studio and hit the coast! We head to Islesford to interview the delightful Richard about sea burials, maritime traditions, and the history behind sending ashes AND bodies out to sea. Along the way, we get into the nitty-gritty of what makes a town a town and a village a village (spoiler: it's not just...

Your unhinged hosts are back and fully off the rails. We start with a wild dive into the world of cremation and ammunition—yes, you can turn ashes into bullets—and then abruptly pivot to more pressing matters: the logistics of being on the field at a football game this September and whether "hot cop" will be there. Chaos reigns, tangents fly, and nothing is safe from our cremation-fueled commentar...

In this episode of Does This Make My Ash Look Big? , we blast off into the world of space burial ; yep, launching your ashes into orbit like a final mic drop. We talk about the companies that’ll shoot your remains into the stars, the cost of cosmic cremation, and why some people want their final resting place to be off the planet. Then we pivot to bucket lists: the good, the bad, and the basic. Fr...

It’s America’s birthday week, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how; with a brief history of cremation, a deep dive into the strange world of Facebook birthday wishes, and maybe a hot dog or two…or not? Do you still post on walls like it’s 2012, or are you a silent scroller? From ashes to awkward online etiquette, we’ve got birthday vibes, fire facts, and a little chaos to light up your w...