Funeral Stories
Funeral Stories
Funeral Stories
Everyone always talks about their wedding story or childbirth story, but no one ever says, "Hey... What happened at that funeral you went to?" and there's always a story there. Lifelong friends Laura Brooker and Casey Carter ask that question in Funeral Stories, a podcast about the crazy, cringeworthy, hilarious & heartfelt stories that come with saying goodbye.
Episode 17 Geology Rocks, Pt. 2
This week, we wrap up our episode on Stonehenge... Also, Laura and Casey start a cult. Who wants to join? Sources: https://funeralstories.com/2020/04/05/geology-rocks-part-2/ Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_stories Twitter: twitter.com/funeralstories Facebook: facebook.com/funeralstories AND join our "Funeral Stories Family" group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/funeralstoriesfamily/
Apr 5, 2020
53 min
S3 E16: Geology Rocks, Pt. 1
This week, Laura begins her research on a topic that is near-and-dear to Casey's heart. We hope you all find it humorous and comforting during these uncertain times. If you don't enjoy it, blame Casey for her full on nerd out! Sources: https://funeralstories.com/2020/03/27/geology-rocks-part-1/ Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_stories Twitter: twitter.com/funeralstories Facebook: facebook.com/funeralstories AND join our "Funeral Stories Family" group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/funeralstoriesfamily/
Mar 27, 2020
1 hr 1 min
S3 E15: Scott's Story - A Poet That Knows It
**TW: Brief mention of suicide in this episode** This week, we're joined by one of Casey and Sethen's close friends, Scott, who shares his experience with grief, which started at a young age. His personal story of the life and death of his Heisman Trophy winning grandfather and the untimely loss of his larger-than-life father proves the notion that the truth, is indeed, stranger than fiction. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_stories Twitter: twitter.com/funeralstories Facebook: facebook.com/funeralstories AND join our "Funeral Stories Family" group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/funeralstoriesfamily/
Mar 6, 2020
1 hr 24 min
S3 E14: Edinburgh Body Snatching
This week, Laura shares her research on the history of body snatching in Edinburgh. Everything culminates with the story of Burke & Hare-- who took the career of body snatching a little too far.
Feb 21, 2020
31 min
S3 E13: Too Many Shoes in the Kitchen
This week, we're mixing it up a bit with a research topic from Casey! If you've listened to any episodes so far, you know that Casey cannot get a phrase right (Useless as a submarine door?) to save her life. This time, she's turning the submarine around and informing us all about the dark history of some common phrases. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_stories Twitter: twitter.com/funeralstories Facebook: facebook.com/funeralstories AND join our "Funeral Stories Family" group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/funeralstoriesfamily/
Feb 13, 2020
1 hr 20 min
S3 E12: The Story of Leche GaGa - "Break Some Stuff", Pt. 2
This week, we continue Stephanie's story... Until next time. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_stories Twitter: twitter.com/funeralstories Facebook: facebook.com/funeralstories AND join our "Funeral Stories Family" group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/funeralstoriesfamily/
Feb 7, 2020
1 hr 11 min
S3 E11: The Story of Leche GaGa - "Break Some Stuff", Pt. 1
This week we are joined by Ginny and her friend, Stephanie, for an episode from a completely different perspective. Stephanie is currently fighting cancer (or in her words: Cancer is fighting her). It's fair to say that she has one of the best attitudes we've encountered so far and it was a privilege to hear her story. Whether she's competing in a roller derby bout as "Leche GaGa" or giving the finger to the Grim Reaper, Stephanie does not let anything get her down. We can't even begin to describe the magic that happened while recording this episode-- it's better if you just listen.
Jan 31, 2020
1 hr 35 min
S3 E10: We Apologize to Cats
On this week's episode, we apologize to cats... We know some of you were a little bummed by our episode on death omens, so we're here this week presenting evidence that cats are pretty dope. Hope you enjoy this heartwarming ode to cats. Goodbye for meow. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_stories Twitter: twitter.com/funeralstories Facebook: facebook.com/funeralstories AND join our "Funeral Stories Family" group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/funeralstoriesfamily/ Sources: https://www.ancient.eu/article/466/cats-in-the-ancient-world/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/magazine/2019/05-06/bubastis-egyptian-sacred-city-of-cats/ https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/this-is-why-you-need-to-visit-tokyos-cat-town/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/barney-cemetery-cat-buried-plot-7500736 https://www.uexpress.com/pet-connection/2018/10/22/cemetery-cats
Jan 25, 2020
40 min
S3 E9: Stephanie's Story
We're back after a short holiday break. In this episode, Casey's friend and badass aesthetician, Stephanie Weaver King, discusses the ambiguous grief many women experience associated when struggling with infertility. Thanks for sharing your story, Stephanie! And stay tuned for more from Stephanie and her husband in episodes to come. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_stories Twitter: twitter.com/funeralstories Facebook: facebook.com/funeralstories AND join our "Funeral Stories Family" group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/funeralstoriesfamily/
Jan 10, 2020
46 min
S3 E8: Anthony Bourdain
On this week’s episode, Laura shares her research on the late, great, Anthony Bourdain. We discuss his rise to fame, his global impact, and how the way he lived inspired us personally. Follow us on all the socials: Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_stories Twitter: twitter.com/funeralstories Facebook: facebook.com/funeralstories AND join our "Funeral Stories Family" group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/funeralstoriesfamily/
Dec 24, 2019
1 hr 8 min
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