Carrie Smith & Emma Skipp
It's A Death Sentence: An Unexpectedly Funny, Deeply Human Podcast About Death & Life
💀 It’s a Death Sentence 💀A podcast about life and death — and everything awkwardly, hilariously and heartbreakingly in between. Hosted by two women in their 40s: one, an APT performing daily autopsies, the other; a professional singer! Both have stared grief in the face — historically and recently — and somehow learned to laugh anyway. A home for anyone who has lost someone .Because grief doesn’t just touch individuals. It ripples through families, friendships and whole cultural communities. It’s a Death Sentence discussions, shared stories, and interviews address unspoken rules, the strange...
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Carrie Smith & Emma Skipp
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Latest episode
Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Nicki’s Fight: The MND Warrior 08.08.2025 1:00:22
Nick opens up about his wife Nicki’s fight with motor neurone disease, a journey that started with a misdiagnosis and led them through a maze of a broken healthcare system. Nicki’s spirit never wavered - she planned her own funeral and dreamed up MND warrior t-shirts, her way of staying fierce and independent even as her body failed her. We talk about the weight of ca...
Death’s Wild Side: What A Way to Go 01.08.2025 36:03
Get ready for a lively spin through some of history’s strangest send-offs! Did cherries and iced milk really take out a president? Or a wrestler meet his end mid-match? In this episode, Carrie and I dig into the 19th and 20th centuries’ wildest deaths. With quirky tales like hair-eating disasters, a mouse-swallowing mishap and a jockey’s eerie victory lap, we blend dark humour with a fast trip thr...
The Interviews: Dr Emma Johnson - The Fear of Death and The Joy of Life 26.07.2025 34:41
Dr Emma Johnson talks to the podcast about her wonderfully interesting life, from working as a prison officer to her journey into clinical psychology. Dr Johnson gives us her unique perspective on death and talks about her own experiences of life, education and working in acute mental health services.
The Interviews: Masked Grief - Tom Woods: A Tribute To Alex 19.07.2025 47:11
Today the podcast interviews the wonderful Tom woods, a teacher ,creator, musician ,old soul and all round legend. Tom pays tribute to his brother Alex and talks about his view on life, loss and what happens after death. we discuss everything from most haunted to to soul familys an intresting and enlightening interview.#Dreadboistudios #soulcluster #karate #dreds #kindredspirits #derekacorah...
The Interviews: Gavin Monaghan Music Mogul & Magical Being 12.07.2025 49:53
Today it's a death sentence welcomes the multi platinum award winning producer and 2 time producer & studio of the year, Mr Gavin Monaghan. Gav talks to us about life, death, music and the magic of living life to the full. We had a wonderful time talking to gav and his insights on death and the afterlife are truly fascinating. Listen now on all major platforms, and available to watch on...
The Interviews: Sophie Skipp Vs Death 05.07.2025 28:56
The its a death sentence podcast welcomes the lovely Sophie Skipp to the studio, Sophie is a very special guest as she not only brings her expertise as a grief counsellor and her own experiences of loss, she is the very own sister of one of the podcast hosts. A funny and frank interview with Sophie about the loss of her mother as a young adult and how she deals with grief both personally and profe...
The Interviews: Louise Goode - No ordinary celebrant: Talks Life, Death and Living Funerals 28.06.2025 36:19
This week its a death sentence welcomes Louise Goode No ordinary celebrant to the podcast. We have a frank discussion about life and death and Louise's experience working as a celebrant and helping people to celebrate the lives they once lived. A heartwarming account of life as a celebrant, The joy of living funerals with emphasis on fun and wanting to live 5 more lifetimes. A joy to m...
Suicide Awareness: a global concern 21.06.2025 28:23
In this episode Carrie & Emma discuss suicide, the global concern and one of the biggest causes of death for men under 50 years of age. The ladies discuss their own views on suicide and talk from their own experience around the subject. Some sensitive information and not suitable for younger listeners.
The Interviews: Winston's Wish - Sophie Kirkwood Talks Death, Childhood bereavement services and her own experience of loss 14.06.2025 35:33
Its a death sentence podcast welcomes Sophie Kirkwood who works for Childhood Bereavement Charity Winston's Wish. Sophie discusses how Winston's Wish are leading the way in digital support for young adults and children in the UK. A fascinating insight into whats available in terms of support for our young people who have lost someone and are dealing with grief, Sophie discusses her own view on dea...
The Interviews: Reverend Chris Kennedy on Life , Death and how the church community deals with Dying. Full interview 07.06.2025 36:31
The podcast gives a warm welcome to Revered Chris Kennedy today, we were lucky enough for Chris to join us and get involved in those difficult conversations we are trying to encourage. Reverend Kennedy was open, honest and interesting, as a man of god its important to get his perspective on death and what happens when we die! An absolute pleasure.
Assisted Dying Bill - Should we have the right to choose? 31.05.2025 29:19
The podcast discusses the Assisted Dying Bill and debates if we should be allowed the right to choose to end our own lives should we be diagnosed with a terminal illness? What do you think? We would love to talk to you about this hot topic!!! Please get in touch at . Please note these are the hosts own opinions and not to be confused for facts - we respect all points of view and encourage op...
The Interviews: Sean Vs Death 24.05.2025 20:36
This week the podcast talks to Sean, a young man who has had a world of experience when it comes to loss. Sean discusses with us death and what he thinks happens when we die! We talk about his plans for the future , An authentic and heartwarming interview, Sean really was a pleasure to talk and a joy to listen to.
The Interviews: Primrose Hospice - Dealing with Death Daily: The highs and hopes of palliative care 17.05.2025 51:19
We Welcomed primrose hospice to the podcast for a fascinating discussion on death and dying. The ladies from primrose hospice were thoughtful, funny and insightful about death and dealing with people who are facing a death sentence. It was so interesting to get the perspective of those who are faced with the very realness of death on a daily basis. Some bad language and strong co...
The Interviews: Laura Vs Death 10.05.2025 37:01
In this episode we meet Laura, a young beauty business owner who talks about the loss of her mother and moving on with life after loss at a young age. Laura discusses her spirituality and the answer to that age old question what happens when we die?? Some bad langauge from the outset, not suitable for younger listeners.
The Interviews: Brum YODO A Matter of Life & Death 03.05.2025 42:06
This episode we welcome Helen Tomblin and Jess Allan from Brum YODO as we start the wind up to the A matter of life and death festival Birmingham. This festival takes place every year in May during Dying Matters Awareness Week which is celebrated nationally. A fascinating and funny interview with a twist - we loved talking to these ladies. To take part in everything they have to offer g...
The Interviews: Nyla Vs Death 26.04.2025 26:24
The podcast welcomes Nyla this week as she talks openly about the sad loss of her husband after a short lived illness. Nyla has a frank and open conversation about getting use to the new normal, things moving on after death and what happens when we die.
Dead Funny 19.04.2025 33:39
In this episode we look at laughter , the funny parts of dealing with death. We explore how sometimes serious things can be funny, and how people can use laughter to cope with grief. Adult themes and satire from the start, not ment to cause offence.
The Interviews: Jo Vs Death 12.04.2025 28:35
In this episode we talk to Jo, she tells us about the sad loss of her father, how she copes with grief and what she thinks happens to us when we die, as we continue to explore death and all its mystery.
The Sadness Chaser 05.04.2025 22:27
This episode looks at the sadness we all face when dealing with grief and loss of a loved one, we focus on the pain of life returning to the new normal. Adult themes and bad language throughout, not suitable for younger listeners. Satire from the outset.
The Interviews: Faye Vs Death 29.03.2025 33:56
In this episode we talk to a young woman about the sad loss of losing her mother to cancer and how she deals with her ongoing grief. Faye talks about her spirituality and coping techniques.
Living Daylights 22.03.2025 27:57
In this episode Carrie and Emma talk about fear around death and dying, how death is portrayed in film and media v's the reality of it. This episode may contain bad language and satire from the outset.
The Interviews: James Vs Death 15.03.2025 24:11
In this episode James talks to its a death sentence about his views on death and what happens to us after we die. Adult themes, some bad language.
Over My Dead Body 08.03.2025 29:14
In this episode Carrie and Emma take a deep dive into the physicality of death, They discuss what happens during a post mortem and go into details around what happens when someone dies unexpectedly. Adult themes and descriptions throughout some may find disturbing from the start, some bad language. Not appropriate for a younger audience.
The Interviews: Emma Vs Death 01.03.2025 35:02
In this episode we meet our hosts, Carrie and Emma. Carrie interviews Emma about her experience of death, grief and the afterlife and what it means to her specifically. This podcast explores the unanswered questions we are all left with after death and the loss of a loved one, contains adult themes, some bad language and satire from the outset.
The Interviews: Carrie Vs Death 01.03.2025 35:31
In this episode we continue to get to know our hosts, Emma interviews Carrie about life, death and her feelings about working with the deceased. This podcast looks at death and the mystery that surrounds it. Adult themes, some bad language and satire from the outset.
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