This might not surprise you, but I like learning about history. Humans are super weird and maybe that’s why the stories that emerge from our shared past oftentimes are, well, weird.

And if you think humans are done making weird history happen, that we’ve somehow advanced beyond our ancestors, I think you should think more about that.

But today we’re here to talk about weird moments in history, written and recorded, that made the generations to follow say, Huh?

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Written by Carly Schorman

Narrated by Dana Stern

Produced and Edited by Syeed Mark Anderson

Theme song by Doug Maxwell

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Hollywood, Baby. 

Nothing embodies glitz and glamor quite like the golden age of the silver screen. 

On this episode of The Mortician’s Daughter, we’re going to look into some of those mysteries from Hollywood of yesteryear that remain a mystery today, as well as a couple that were debunked but still buzz with conspiracy theories...

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Written by Carly Schorman

Narrated by Dana Stern

Produced and Edited by Syeed Poole

Theme song by Doug Maxwell

Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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In this episode, we uncover the surprisingly dark origins of some favorite fairy tales, where "happily ever after" wasn’t always guaranteed. Stories like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty trace back to creepy fireside fables rather than the technicolor versions most of us are familiar with today...

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Written by Carly Schorman

Narrated by Dana Stern

Produced and Edited by Syeed Poole

Theme song by Doug Maxwell

Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

Grief is perhaps the most terrible part of the human experience, but death? Well, sometimes death can sometimes be funny. From unfortunate royal ends to courtrooms gone awry, we’ll discuss the gray space between the sorrow of loss and death’s occasional sense of humor.

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Written by Carly Schorman

Narrated by Dana Stern

Produced and Edited by Syeed Poole

Theme song by Doug Maxwell

Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

In this episode, we dive into the wild world of the 1980s Satanic Panic, when everyone thought the devil was lurking in their neighborhood. From over-the-top conspiracy theories to the baffling trials, we trace the development of this moral frenzy all the way to some viral conspiracies of the present day.

Written by Carly Schorman

Narrated by Dana Stern

Produced and Edited by Syeed Poole

Theme song by Doug Maxwell

Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

Join us as we deep dive into the complexities of stalking: examining its prevalence, risk factors, and the chilling stories of infamous cases that have captured the public’s attention. From the Night Stalker to highway serial killers, we’ll explore the space between obsession and violence...

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Written and Narrated by Carly Schorman

Produced and edited by Syeed Poole

Theme song by Doug Maxwell

Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

Welcome to this episode, where we delve into the mysterious and chilling history of the Hope Diamond. Known for its stunning beauty and enormous value, this gem is equally famous for the curse said to follow its owners, bringing misfortune and tragedy. Join us as we explore the legends, lore, and dark secrets surrounding one of the world's most infamous jewels...

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Written and Narrated by Carly Schorman

Produced and edited by Syeed Poole

Theme song by Doug Maxwell

Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

On this installment of The Mortician’s Daughter, we’re continuing our Insiders Interview Series with special guest, Dr. Aneesah Nadir, a pioneer in the field of Muslim mental health and a cofounder of the Islamic Social Services Association-USA (ISSA-USA). We’ll be speaking with her about Grief and End of Life Practices within the Islamic community.

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Written and Narrated by Carly Schorman

Produced and edited by Mark Anderson

Theme song by Doug Maxwell

Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

On Episode 25, Dana will be filling in as host to discuss Cursed Tombs from the mummy’s curse in Ancient Egypt to King Casimir IV in Poland and a caged grave in the Scottish Highlands. Get ready. 

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Written by Carly Schorman

Narrated by Dana Stern

Produced and edited by Mark Anderson

Theme song by Doug Maxwell

Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

Join us for a discussion about Contract Killers and the sometimes frightening, sometimes stupid Murder-for-Hire schemes from American History. From mobsters during the Prohibition to love torn asunder, we’ll be talking about cold-blooded killers and the people who paid them...

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Written and narrated by Carly Schorman

Produced and edited by Mark Anderson

Theme song by Doug Maxwell

Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.