The Eternal Debate

The Eternal Debate

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  • Andy & Rach's New Year Ramble

    And now for something a little different! Join Andy and Rach as they get to grips with videocasting and have a casual catch-up after the festive break.

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    The non-invasive mouth closure method mentioned in the episode was shared with us by John  Van Dermark. 

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    35 min
  • Rigor Mortis (It's a Bit of a Bind) | Episode #8

    Join your hosts Rach and Andy for a Hallowe’en special as they discuss the post-mortem phenomenon that is Rigor Mortis. A condition you may think you know, but do you know it well? 

    Acidic tissue, deteriorating cells and one final Myosin fling. It’s a story of harsh conditions, decomposing tissue and a loving embrace destined to be broken apart...forever! 

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    53 min
  • Death and Discolouration | Episode #7

    In this time of ‘body positive’ can an embalmer really be sure when they open that fridge door? 

    Join Rachel and Andy as they dip their brushes into an assorted palette of post-mortem discolourations. 

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    54 min
  • Embalming, Refrigeration and The Environment | Episode #6

    Back after a 5 month hiatus due to the Covid-19 disruption, Rach and Andy consider the real context of 'Drinking Grandma', discuss a broken seal on Producer Si's fridge as well as the effects Embalming may, or may not have on the environment. 

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    49 min
  • The One That Went 'Viral' | Episode #5

    In this topical edition of The Eternal Debate, Rach and Andy discuss the awful effects of the Covid-19 coronavirus and the impact that it is having on the world and the embalming profession. 

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Let's Talk About Embalming | Episode #4

    We're back! After a busy festive break, Rachel and Andy have been back in the studio to discuss what it's like to be an active Embalmer, why we Embalm the deceased and the history of the occupation. 

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    1 hr 33 min
  • Vein Drainage | Episode #3

    This time around, Rachel and Andy tackle the first listener requested topic in the shape of Vein Drainage. If you have any other subjects that you want to hear covered, give us a shout on our social media pages! 

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    1 hr 12 min

About The Eternal Debate

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Presented by two qualified and practising embalmers, Rachel Carline and Andy Floyd, The Eternal Debate Podcast covers embalming & mortuary sciences as well as other aspects of the funeral…