In this episode, your hosts Fae and Aratrice dig up some truly bizarre ways those who have come before us have bought the farm. From a romantic interlude gone wrong, to a “personality disturbance,” to a surprisingly lethal vegetable, this episode covers a lot of ground. The unusual deaths recounted herein prove that no matter how ready you may be to face your mortality, you never can be sure that death isn't lurking behind the next innocuous vegetable, animal, or even garment. Show notes: http://bit.ly/DPPshownotespage Website: http://deathpartypodcast.com/ Help Us Keep the Show Running: https://www.patreon.com/deathpartypodcast Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deathpartypodcast/ https://twitter.com/DeathPartyPod https://www.facebook.com/DeathPartyPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/deathpartypodcast Support Death Party Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/death-party-podcast

A far cry from the holiday you likely know, and possibly(?) love, our modern version of Christmas is rooted in paganism. You might be surprised to learn that underneath the surface of festive holiday cheer, December 25th has historically been a holiday synonymous with telling terrifying tales and advising children on how to avoid torture and being eaten. Oh, and mistletoe! Before it was used a shrubbery to trade lip spit with someone under, it was known for a far more nefarious purpose…murder! Check out this winter holiday episode of Death Party for the history of Christmas' much more sinister origins, complete with introductions to Krampus, Frau Perchta, and the ever-popular Yule Goat. Show notes: http://bit.ly/DPPshownotespage Website: http://deathpartypodcast.com/ Help Us Keep the Show Running: https://www.patreon.com/deathpartypodcast Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deathpartypodcast/ https://twitter.com/DeathPartyPod https://www.facebook.com/DeathPartyPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/deathpartypodcast Support Death Party Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/death-party-podcast

Graves! Tombstones! Marker-y thingies for human bones mostly and other bones sometimes! In this episode, we will share with you tales about the inhabitants of some noteworthy graves, including: A woman whose life was cut short due to tragic circumstances, whereupon her grave became yet another one The story of a man so afraid of being buried alive that he rigged his burial chamber so as to avoid just such a fate A whole community of people living fairly happily amongst the dead A dude who might have built an elaborate memorial as a final middle finger to his community I’ll let you guess which one of those last two is in the United States. You don't want to miss this episode, friend! Number four will knock your socks off and leave your jaw on the floor! Show notes: http://bit.ly/DPPshownotespage Website: http://deathpartypodcast.com/ Help Us Keep the Show Running: https://www.patreon.com/deathpartypodcast Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deathpartypodcast/ https://twitter.com/DeathPartyPod https://www.facebook.com/DeathPartyPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/deathpartypodcast Support Death Party Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/death-party-podcast

HALLOWEEN! How did Mischief Night shape Halloween celebrations today? What are the origins of trick or treating? Who was Guy Fawkes and does he have a better mustache than John Waters? The answer to all of these questions and more shall be revealed as we continue to tread beyond the shroud in this episode of Death Party! This is the very first time we are releasing two episodes in a month (other than our inaugural episode). So if you want episodes to come out more frequently than they have, be the wind beneath our wings and leave us a rating and review so we can find more listeners! Here are some spOOooOOky Spotify playlists curated by yours truly to help keep you in the spirit of the season: Mostly Gothy Stuff https://bit.ly/low-key-haunts Goofy/Appropriate for Children (8+?) https://bit.ly/silly-Halloween Raucous Party Tunes https://bit.ly/party-Halloween Punky Stuff https://bit.ly/punk-Halloween Show notes: http://bit.ly/DPPshownotespage Website: http://deathpartypodcast.com/ Help Us Keep the Show Running: https://www.patreon.com/deathpartypodcast Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deathpartypodcast/ https://twitter.com/DeathPartyPod https://www.facebook.com/DeathPartyPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/deathpartypodcast Support Death Party Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/death-party-podcast

HALLOWEEN! Where did it come from? Why is it so fricking great? Why do ALL THE BEST PEOPLE love Halloween? Is it really just a modern-day Samhain celebration? Do you know the ancient (and grisly) origin of Halloween bonfires? How about which vegetable is the spOOooOOkiest? Why do strange little children come to my door and demand snacks? The answer to all of these questions and more shall be revealed as we slip behind the veil in this episode of Death Party! Part two imminent — as in before Halloween — but we don't know when yet! Subscribe and be the first to know when it's out. And while you wait, leave us a rating and review so we can find more listeners and thus the motivation to keep the episodes coming out as frequently as they have been, if not more frequently! Here are some spOOooOOky Spotify playlists curated by yours truly to help keep you in the spirit of the season all month long: Mostly Gothy Stuff https://bit.ly/low-key-haunts Goofy/Appropriate for Children (8+?) https://bit.ly/silly-Halloween Raucous Party Tunes https://bit.ly/party-Halloween Punky Stuff https://bit.ly/punk-Halloween Show notes: http://bit.ly/DPPshownotespage Website: http://deathpartypodcast.com/ Help Us Keep the Show Running: https://www.patreon.com/deathpartypodcast Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deathpartypodcast/ https://twitter.com/DeathPartyPod https://www.facebook.com/DeathPartyPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/deathpartypodcast Support Death Party Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/death-party-podcast

Are you human? Looking to solve that pesky (yet eternal) problem of your own mortality? Well fear not, kindred spirit! Your friendly Death Party pals have got you covered in this episode on how to live forever and ever. Unless you are actually an immortal, then maybe you can toss us some pointers. In this episode on longevity, you’ll learn about the oldest human on record, and how they may or may not have been lying through their false teeth about their age. Then we’ll take you through nine principles followed by the longest living among us (people living in areas known as “Blue Zones”) so you can try to emulate their success. Number six came as a huge surprise to both of us, so check your preconceived notions at the door and get your notebook ready — the fountain of youth lies before you. Show notes: http://bit.ly/DPPshownotespage Website: http://deathpartypodcast.com/ Help Us Keep the Show Running: https://www.patreon.com/deathpartypodcast Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deathpartypodcast/ https://twitter.com/DeathPartyPod https://www.facebook.com/DeathPartyPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/deathpartypodcast Support Death Party Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/death-party-podcast

We’re at it again with another episode on being at it again! Won’t you hold our hands for a third time as we take another stroll down reincarnation lane? If you’ve already listened to the first two episodes in this series, you have a solid foundation of knowledge about how popular belief in reincarnation is (more than you might think!). We previously introduced you to James Huston and James Leininger, two white dudes who maybe were really only one white dude? In this installment, you will meet the captivating Purnima Ekanayake, a young girl who remembered her previous life as an adult male, proving(?) that you don't have to stay in society's prescribed gender lane to have all the undead fun in your next go-round on this great big blue and green marble we're all spinning around on. Show notes: http://bit.ly/DPPshownotespage Website: http://deathpartypodcast.com/ Help Us Keep the Show Running: https://www.patreon.com/deathpartypodcast Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deathpartypodcast/ https://twitter.com/DeathPartyPod https://www.facebook.com/DeathPartyPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/deathpartypodcast Support Death Party Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/death-party-podcast

How did the Egyptian Book of the Dead fit into the lives of royal and average Egyptians? Was it a vital afterlife resource or shameless cash grab? What does surviving the afterlife have in common with snap bracelets? If you’ve already listened to part one of this episode, you have a solid foundation of knowledge about what Egyptians thought the afterlife was like, and in part two we’ll reveal some ancient Egyptian tips and tricks for skating easily into it—even if you have more in common with Dorian Gray than with Gandhi. Also in part two, we shall keep you on tenterhooks no longer as to some examples of negative confessions. Dust off your papyri and start assembling your kohl stick payment for your local scribe as we answer these questions and more in What’s Black and White and Dead All Over? Pt 2. Show notes: http://bit.ly/DPPshownotespage Website: http://deathpartypodcast.com/ Help Us Keep the Show Running: https://www.patreon.com/deathpartypodcast Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deathpartypodcast/ https://twitter.com/DeathPartyPod https://www.facebook.com/DeathPartyPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/deathpartypodcast Support Death Party Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/death-party-podcast

What exactly was the Egyptian Book of the Dead and how did it fit into the lives of royal and average Egyptians? What was the difference between it and the Coffin or Pyramid Texts? What did the Egyptians believe awaited them on the other side and how many snack cakes did Fae think about when we were recording this episode? Dust off your papyri and start assembling your kohl stick payment for your local scribe as we answer all of these questions and more. And don’t miss the second part when we get around to posting it. Show notes: http://bit.ly/DPPshownotespage Website: http://deathpartypodcast.com/ Help Us Keep the Show Running: https://www.patreon.com/deathpartypodcast Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deathpartypodcast/ https://twitter.com/DeathPartyPod https://www.facebook.com/DeathPartyPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/deathpartypodcast Support Death Party Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/death-party-podcast

Who or what killed Edgar Allan Poe?! Guys and dolls! Theydies and gentlethem! Death Party Theatre is pleased to bring you— Thrills! Chills! Suspense! Crime! All of this and more awaits you in this episode covering the mysterious, unsolved death of a literary legend! Throw on your favorite trenchcoat and follow us back in time as we ponder his surprising demise. We’re excited for you to hear this vintage radio broadcast-style, noir-infused departure from your regularly scheduled programming! Show notes: http://bit.ly/DPPshownotespage Website: http://deathpartypodcast.com/ Help Us Keep the Show Running: https://www.patreon.com/deathpartypodcast Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deathpartypodcast/ https://twitter.com/DeathPartyPod https://www.facebook.com/DeathPartyPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/deathpartypodcast Support Death Party Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/death-party-podcast