OBITCHUARY

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  • Each week hosts Spencer Henry (Cult Liter Podcast) and Madison Reyes sit back and read outlandish, hilarious, and sometimes scathing obituaries. Every Thursday they come to the table with bizarre history, strange funeral traditions, and so much more! Each episode ends with a 'dumb criminals' segment in which they each talk about hilarious run-ins with the law.

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  • 165: OBITCH mute challenge!

    165: OBITCH mute challenge!
    Aug 22 2024
    This week we’re going old school, we’ve heard about moirologists, now it’s time to talk about funeral mutes! But first Madison is talking about the incredible phenomenon known as end of life lucidity. We’ve got an obituary for a horror icon, and one for a man who had his priorities straight! Oh, and we didn’t forget, we’ve also got some dumb.ass.criminallllllls! Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer’s other podcast Cult Liter wherever you’re listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/may/08/i-went-to-the-funerals-of-complete-strangers-this-is-what-i-learned-about-the-livinghttps://austins.co.uk/the-history-of-the-victorian-mute/#:~:text=A%20mute%20was%20basically%20a,with%20a%20black%20top%20hathttps://dailynewsreported.com/togetherness/man-spends-the-day-telling-people-that-their-babies-are-ugly-while-standing-outside-of-walmart/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/fashion/juli-lynne-charlot-dead.htmlhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/228995515_Terminal_lucidity_in_people_with_mental_illness_and_other_mental_disability_An_overview_and_implications_for_possibly_explanatory_modelshttps://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-dementia/terminal-lucidity#preparationhttps://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-palliative-care-blog/2019/july/16/end-of-life-rallying-what-is-terminal-lucidity/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-dying-people-often-experience-a-burst-of-lucidity/https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/feb/23/the-clouds-cleared-what-terminal-lucidity-teaches-us-about-life-death-and-dementiahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_lucidityhttps://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/halloween-actor-charles-cyphers-dead-at-85https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral#Mutes_and_professional_mournersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • 164: OBITCH you're gettin pumpernickled!

    164: OBITCH you're gettin pumpernickled!
    Aug 15 2024
    Ohhhh Geoffs! We’ve got quite an episode for you this week! Spencer is bringing some Cult Liter energy by telling us about some bizarre weapons used to commit homicide. Next, Madison is not horsing around, she’s got some incredible stories of a tradition known as ’the riderless horse.’ We’ve got an obituary for a gal worth gossiping about and one for a girl after our own hearts. Oh, and we didn’t forget, we’ve also got some dumb.ass.criminalllllls! Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer’s other podcast Cult Liter wherever you’re listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources:https://www.newspapers.com/image/572323350/?match=1&terms=clown%20arrestedhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/967799814/?article=67814604-39c6-4c67-a4d8-c6da37ad3c91&terms=%22hedda%20hopper%22https://abc7chicago.com/frying-pan-murder-death-nora-leach-peterson-elgin-woman-kills-boyfriend-with/824985/https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/man-behind-steroid-fueled-gym-murder-in-south-san-francisco-gets-17-years-to-life/https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2010/08/16-year-old_gets_five_years_pr.htmlhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/beds/bucks/herts/3857567.stmhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-15494249https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atchisonglobenow/name/loval-vigola-obituary?id=55636572caporisionedhttps://jtfncr.mdw.army.mil/statefunerals/#:~:text=Caparisoned%20horse%20–%20A%20riderless%20horse,warrior%20will%20never%20ride%20again.https://www.disboards.com/threads/fascinating-information-about-the-riderless-horse.584590/https://theskeletonkeychronicles.com/2021/05/18/the-riderless-horse/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riderless_horsehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Brown_(minister,_born_1823)https://medium.com/@JamesGrantHay/the-riderless-horse-black-jack-a20718944f12https://ahomeforeveryhorse.com/rescue-success-stories/the-riderless-horse-hank-the-tank/https://www.whitehousehistory.org/arlingtons-ceremonial-horses-and-funerals-at-the-white-house-1https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/359564/https://www.newspapers.com/image/721609462/?match=1&terms=jfk%20black%20jackhttps://triplemountain.com/blogs/news/one-of-the-most-famous-horses-you-never-knew-black-jackhttps://www.chronofhorse.com/article/remembering-black-jack/https://www.equineadvocates.org/support/sergeant-york/https://ahomeforeveryhorse.com/rescue-success-stories/the-riderless-horse-hank-the-tank/https://www.newspapers.com/image/348791060/?match=1&terms=horse%20arrestedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • 163: OBITCH what's the secret ingredient?!

    163: OBITCH what's the secret ingredient?!
    Aug 8 2024
    Happy Thursday Geoffs!! Get ready for a whirlwind as Madison tells us the incredible true story of a man named Gottfried Knoche. Next, Spencer is taking us through a home made of tombstones! We’ve got an obituary with a message and one for a gal who didn’t want to vote! OH don’t you worry, we didn’t forget, we’ve also got some dumb.ass.criminallllllllllllllllls! Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer’s other podcast Cult Liter wherever you’re listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources:https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-tombstone-house-petersburg-virginiahttps://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/23091https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/virginia/tombstone-house-petersburg-eerie-va/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jovanna-amidan-obituary?id=55663185https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gottfried_Knochehttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/dr-gottfried-knoche-and-his-mummieshttps://www.historicmysteries.com/history/gottfried-knoche/29942/https://mummipedia.fandom.com/wiki/Gottfried_Knochehttps://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/GHFP-H7T/dr.-gottfried-august-andreas-knoche-1813-1901https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/11/22/gottfried-knoche-the-doctor-who-invented-an-embalming-fluid-and-mummified-his-body-without-taking-out-the-organs/http://tripfreakz.com/offthebeatenpath/the-mummies-of-dr-knochehttps://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1207979-d14130064-Reviews-Mausoleo_del_Dr_Knoche-La_Guaira_Capital_Region.htmlhttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109672https://gocomgo.com/La-guaira-Venezuela-attractions/Mausoleum-of-dr-knochehttp://doctor-knoche.blogspot.comhttps://nevsedoma.com.ua/en/664182-clever-doctor-gottfried-knoche-his-strange-desires-and-mysterious-mummies-16-photos.htmlhttps://www.meer.com/es/72055-el-mausoleo-de-gottfried-knochehttp://ramonurdanetavenezuela.blogspot.com/2011/05/doctor-knoche-el-vampiro-de-galipan.htmlhttps://www.the-sun.com/news/4607594/sign-neighbor-throws-peppers-chimney-i-hate-you/https://www.sciencenews.org/article/dead-wolf-spiders-robots-necrobots#:~:text=Scientists%20have%20literally%20reanimated%20dead,and%20superglue%20it%20in%20place.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany–Venezuela_relationshttps://www.newspapers.com/image/580219565/?match=1&terms=%22Gottfried%20Knoche%22See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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A new twist Ty to the macabre

I was looking for something new. I'm caught up waiting for the next Crime Junkie or Murder Makeup and this is it.

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Dying Laughing!!!

New addicted listener here! I came across you two while looking for something new after listening to all my other true crime pods. I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING!! The Lady Dai episode was so far the best that still has my friends and I laughing for days!! I even watched the documentary, it was so supple!! 🤣 . and the dancing plague made me cry laughing!
I can't wait to catch up to the current eps and laugh my ass off even more bitches! Thank you for being you!!

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**dumb-ass criminals beware!!** :)

i stumbled upon your guy's podcast by accident and am so very happy that i did! i love the entire idea of this show...i don't know what that says about me but i don't care because it's fantastic!! LOL i feel like i am involved in a hang-out session with spencer and madison when i listen, and i have found myself laughing a lot at all the crazy shit they talk about! i especially love the peleton advertisement at the beginning of episode 6 or 7 (can't remember)... they need to get paid for that shit! lol too funny!! anyways, love the idea, love the hosts, love the chit-chat! keep up the great work, guys! i'll be listening to every episode from here on out! :)

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A damn good time

I really enjoyed this podcast. It's funny, interesting and entertaining. I looked for Cult Liter and I couldn't find it on Audible. I really hope they pick it up in the future so I can enjoy my new favorite with my muidah.

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Comic Relief And Seriously No Joke

Stuff that makes me laugh like a child being tickled by a grandparent. Like so fucking great, makes me feel like a weirdo for laughing. But I think it's nice to have like-minded shitty personalities that I vibe with.

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A great laugh

This podcast never fails to make me laugh, cry or be shocked. It is one of my favorite podcasts and I genuinely love it.

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laugh therapy

omg you guys crack me the fuck up!!! i legit laughed out loud and madison just remember haters gonna hate!! my favorite come back as a strong secure independent woman to DBAGS every where is “SUCK MY BIG BLACK DICK”. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZEBALLZ!!

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AMAZING!

I love you guys, my job pretty well revolves around death and the stages before. I love yalls humor and by the way, both of you have a great laugh. when yall laugh I laugh, so thanks!
Kristen from Arkansas

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East coast love

I love you guys! Idk y know if this is insensitive. If it is, sorry advancedly. But, listen,I’ve always wanted a gay best friend. And listen and I feel I have one. Madison your one lucky gal. You two are hafuckinlarious. I listen to 40 hours of podcast a week.. every week. While I’m working. Obitchuary is at the Top of my favorites list. Xoxo don’t ever leave me.
Signed, some bitch in Ogunquit ME

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Hey Geoffs, I use TIDAL too! 🤣

Lol, avid listener of both OBITCHuary and TIDAL. It really is a great platform. Plus, I subscribed when 🍋Lemonade🍋 came out... 😁

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