Did Mary Shelley really carry her dead husband's heart around with her? Why do all cultures revere relics from the dead? Why do we cling to the body when we're so sure the person who inhabited it is gone? Why are some body parts deemed more valuable than others? In this episode, I and my good friend, Marco, dive into these questions and more morbid phenomena surrounding the question of what can really happen to our body when we die?

02. Brush Your Fangs

Deep dive into the darker side of life to inspire your own works of art or fiction. Join author, Ashe Woodward, and artist, Marco Marin, as they delve into the history and symbolism of macabre topics – from momento mori and black metal to cadaver cults and illegal alchemy – to set your soul on fire and into creating mode. Expect not only to learn more about your favourite twisted tales but to gather inspiration and ideas about how to apply these to your own work in horror, noir and fantasy. This podcast also offers a rich online workshop space and works with a large community of creators.