Death and Friends

By Nash Flynn, Angel Luna, KnaveryInk

Have you ever wondered about death? Sure you have - after all, you're not Keanu Reeves, probably. As it turns out, humans have gotten pretty good at dying over the course of history - and we've really... more

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July 25, 2024 S5 E12 | Teenage Lobotomy: Walter Freeman and the Ice Pick
DISCLAIMER:
Hi everybody, this is Angel. A quick reminder, Death and Friends is not a podcast for the light of heart. Dark and serious subjects may come up. Listener discretion is advised.
This episode, we talk about a different kind of death. If you read the title and thought, "oh i like The Ramones," clearly this will be light hearted. It is not. Not even a little bit. Attempts at jokes will be made, but quite frankly considering how much mental health treatment still has to go. This one is a downright bummer.
We are a comedy podcast and if you've stuck around from the start, you know that we are committed to providing space to learning about death in a context that doesn’t feel as scary as the world does sometimes. Today’s episode, like all the past and future ones, is no different, and we will continue to use our collective space to examine these explorations even in the face of the worst humanity has to offer.

As a reminder, death can be tricky to talk about. So remember: you are loved, you matter, and we will always be happy to be your friend.

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What if a Nobel Peace Prize was awarded for a procedure that ended up causing more harm than good? Join us as we uncover the dark and often bizarre history of early brain surgery, particularly the infamous lobotomy. We dig into the strange and unsettling world of António Egas Moniz, the so-called father of psychosurgery, whose methods have left a controversial legacy. You'll also hear about the misguided experiments conducted by Yale neuroscientist John Fulton on chimpanzees, which influenced human mental health treatments in unexpected ways. Don't worry, we'll navigate this grim terrain with our signature humor to keep things approachable.

In another fascinating chapter, we explore how a seemingly promising medical procedure backfired, worsening the patient's condition, yet bizarrely led to its originator receiving a Nobel Peace Prize. We also delve into the quirks and peculiarities of this famous figure's life, sharing amusing anecdotes and creative metaphors that shed light on his personality. To wrap up, we reflect on the procedure's impact and the intriguing character behind it, ensuring a mix of thought-provoking insights and light-hearted moments. Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking episode!
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Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deathandfriends.gay/⁠

Topics:
Brain Surgery, Lobotomy, Mental Illness, Medical History, Psychosurgery, Nobel Peace Prize, John Fulton, Yale, Neuroscientist, Mental Health Care, Historical Figure, Unintended Consequences, Pseudoscience, Humor, Dark History, Early 20th Century, Frontal Lobes, António Egas Moniz, Controversial Methods, Quirky Anecdotes, Walter Freeman
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40min
June 20, 2024 S5 E11 | We Need to Talk About Jessica Mitford: the Problem With American Funerals
Join us as we unravel the extraordinary life of Jessica Mitford, starting from her birth in 1917 Oxfordshire, England, amidst a family infamous for their fascist leanings and Nazi sympathies. Listen in as we recount the unsettling history of the Mitford family, including her father's fascist tendencies, her sister Diana's marriage to British Union of Fascists leader Oswald Mosley, and the disturbing ambition of another sister, Unity, who sought to marry Hitler. Through a mix of humor and horror, we navigate Jessica's defiance against her family's ideologies, painting a vivid picture of her early years.

In this episode, we also explore Jessica Mitford's adventurous and rebellious spirit, which led her to flee to Spain with Winston Churchill's nephew, Esmond Romilly, to fight fascism. Their marriage, move to the U.S., and the birth of their daughter Constancia, nicknamed Dinky, set the stage for a life filled with resilience and activism. We delve into her significant contributions to civil rights, her staunch stance before the House Committee of Un-American Activities, and her eventual disillusionment with the Communist Party, all of which highlight her relentless pursuit of justice.

Finally, we turn our attention to Jessica's groundbreaking exposé on the funeral industry with her book "The American Way of Death." We discuss her and her husband Robert's uncovering of manipulative practices within the industry, the resulting public outrage, and the impact of federal regulations in 1975. The episode wraps up with practical advice on funeral planning and reflections on the ongoing issues in the funeral business, emphasizing Jessica Mitford's legacy as a fearless critic of capitalist exploitation. Tune in for an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of Jessica Mitford's life and work.

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Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deathandfriends.gay/⁠
Happy Pride Month!

Topics:
Jessica Mitford, Fascist Family, Nazi Sympathizers, Civil Rights Activism, Funeral Industry, Funeral Planning, Capitalist Greed, Federal Regulations, Cremations, Green Alternatives, American Way of Death, Winston Churchill, Esmond Romilly, House Committee of Un-American Activities, Cold War, National Funeral Directors Association, Catholic Views, Monopolies, MI5, Ethan Hunt, Sleep Paralysis Demon
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44min
May 30, 2024 S5 E10 | True Crime Time Part 2: William Henry Bury and The 13 Hour Criminal Trial
On the back door of the flat, chalk graffiti says “JACK RIPPER IS AT THE BACK OF THIS DOOR” and no one is mentioning that at all in the police headquarters. Join Nash and Angel as they try to parse out the most confusingly planned crime of the century, and decide for yourself whether Jack the Ripper abandoned cheery old East End London for small-town Scotland to murder his own wife.
Okay, if he were Jack the Ripper, though, wouldn’t it have been easier to murder her in Whitechapel and frame the notorious serial killer? Even if he was Jack the Ripper?? But if he wasn’t Jack the Ripper, then why did he basically admit he was?? This, this right here - exactly why we hate true crime.
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⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a KnaveryInk podcast.⁠⁠⁠
Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deathandfriends.gay/⁠
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39min
May 16, 2024 S5 E9 | True Crime Time Pt 1: Hide Your Wives (In A Large, Weirdly Empty Trunk You Have For No Reason): William Henry Bury, The Time He Maybe Definitely Killed His Wife, and Was Maybe Jack the Ripper
It’s true crime o’clock, and in today’s episode, Angel and Nash find themselves in Scotland, in a basement flat, with the body of a woman in a trunk. She definitely didn’t put herself there, and the guy that did is currently at the Dundee Police Station telling them he didn’t kill her, but he did shove her in there five days ago, and maybe he’s also admitting to being Jack the Ripper? Join the team as they try to parse out maybe the stupidest, maybe the smartest crime of the century in the first part of a chaotic story. This venn diagram is a circle!
Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence which some listeners might find disturbing. If you or a loved one needs help, you aren’t alone.
For US listeners: thehotline.org
UK: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Ireland: https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/
Mexico: https://findahelpline.com/countries/mx/topics/abuse-domestic-violence
Canada: https://www.dawncanada.net/issues/crisis-hotlines/

⁠Support us on Patreon.⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social)⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a KnaveryInk podcast.⁠⁠⁠

Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deathandfriends.gay/⁠
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35min
May 02, 2024 S5 E8 | Back to the Future: The Other Pandemic That Almost Ended The Modern World - The Spanish Flu
A pandemic AND a world war?? Wow, that sounds really hard. We wouldn’t know anything about that today, because we solved medicine and warfare, thankfully. Phew!
Oh wait, just kidding. In today’s completely hashtag-relatable episode, come hear Nash and Angel learn about the other time these things happened in tandem - and why the 1910s were not better at coping at basically everything. Also, this entire thing is probably Kansas’s fault, despite the name “Spanish Flu”. So that’s… fun?

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⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a KnaveryInk podcast.⁠⁠⁠

Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deathandfriends.gay/⁠
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35min
April 18, 2024 S5 E7 | Do You Smell What The Rocks Are Cooking? Surprise, It’s Death!: A History of The Paris
Angel and Nash are enjoying a lovely holiday in Paris. Or they would be, if they could expense it. Since they can’t, join them as they deep dive on the city’s catacombs and how they came to be. Hey, if you thought the bone mudslides of early Plymouth Colony (The First Thanksgiving Episode) were fun, we bet you’ll love this! (Hint: Yeah, more bone mudslides!)
In other news, we’d like to formally apologize for our French accents. We’re bad at them, and yes, we feel bad. Not enough to change (just like your toxic ex) but enough to ask you to stay (also like your toxic ex).
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Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deathandfriends.gay/⁠
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22min
April 04, 2024 S5 E6 | Baby Fight Club: Medical Doctors versus Midwives
Oh good, men are taking over women’s medicine. And history. And body autonomy. And political rights. And whatever else this list doesn’t have on it already. Ladies, get ready to hear the unfortunate true story of how 19th century men think the female brain works and how they forced their way into childbirth after a millennia of pretending they couldn’t hear babies being born.
Look, medical science is great and all, and we truly appreciate modern healthcare, or we would if we could afford to have seen a doctor in the last 4 years. (This podcast takes place in the U.S.) But getting here…wasn’t always the best look. Dr James Marion Sims is in this episode, and …well, that’s your warning.
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Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deathandfriends.gay/⁠

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37min
March 21, 2024 S5 Patreon Release: Beyond The Grave
Some of you have requested more relaxed content so here you go! Here's a sneak peak on our monthly Patreon exclusive content: Beyond The Grave.
Nash and Angel spend about 15 minutes discussing how to eat an axolotl, some depression talk, their social security numbers, and answering some actual questions about themselves.
Let us know what you think on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠Support us on Patreon.⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social)⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a KnaveryInk podcast.⁠⁠⁠

Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deathandfriends.gay/⁠
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58min
March 07, 2024 S5 E5 | Shut Up About The Sun: Ahkenaten or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Sun
Back to Egypt! And this time we don't make fun of anyone... okay so we make a little fun... alright we gave it an honest try. Come learn why monotheism can be bad sometimes (all the time), now with 30% more desert. Nash and Angel also learn why having a super hot supportive girlfriend (Nefertiti) can lead to international conflict and historical erasure.
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Have you seen our NEWER and GAYER website? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deathandfriends.gay/⁠
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38min
February 22, 2024 S5 E4 | Creature Feature: The Haunted History of Ghosts (Now With Zero Pottery Scenes!)
Did you ever wonder why the ghost of your grandmother keeps harassing you with the local cats? No? Well maybe it’s because you stopped writing her letters. Join Nash and Angel as they learn all about why the living are terrified of the dead, and what you could maybe do about it. Also Harry Houdini is in the episode in a way you would not see coming. Yay, magic!
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38min

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