30 Morbid Minutes

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Human Taxidermy and the Exploitation of Death Jul 06, 2026

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While traditional animal taxidermy relies on preserving an animal body covered in fur or feathers, human taxidermy -- the method of preserving and displaying human remains and skin -- has a controversial history. We examine some of the more notable cases.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Morbid Minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elyse Willems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Jessica Vasami

Music by ⁠⁠Casey Edwards ⁠

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Did the Bell Witch actually terrorize a president? Jun 15, 2026

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The Bell Witch might be the most documented haunting from American pioneer times. But what’s the real story here? Find out, in 30 Morbid Minutes.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Morbid Minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elyse Willems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Jessica Vasami

Music by ⁠⁠Casey Edwards ⁠

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The Euthanasia Coaster: An Ethical Death Machine? May 04, 2026

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Designed by Lithuanian artist Julijonas Urbonas, the Euthanasia Coaster is a hypothetical steel roller coaster and euthanasia device designed with the sole purpose of killing its passengers. We described (very vividly) the experience of riding this death machine.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Morbid Minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elyse Willems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Jessica Vasami

Music by ⁠⁠Casey Edwards ⁠

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"What's the Strangest Request?" - Q&A with a Funeral Home Director Apr 13, 2026

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Curious about the inner thoughts and routines of a career mortician? We pull the best questions from a Reddit AMA with a real life funeral home director.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Morbid Minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elyse Willems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Jessica Vasami

Music by ⁠⁠Casey Edwards ⁠

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From the Crypt: Death at Disneyland (Re-release) Mar 30, 2026

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Disney controls its family friendly image with an iron, four-fingered fist, but even the all-seeing Mouse House can’t anticipate every casualty – including the tragic deaths of park visitors or staff. Between 2006 and 2020, more than 20 people have met their end while at Florida’s Magic Kingdom, and countless others have died in fatal incidents at other parks around the globe. We investigate the main causes while attempting to debunk some infamous myths and rumors.

(Originally released June 13, 2022)

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Morbid Minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elyse Willems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Jessica Vasami

Music by ⁠⁠Casey Edwards ⁠

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Famous Last Words Mar 16, 2026

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What lasting impact can someone's final words leave? We talk about the new Netflix series Famous Last Words, and examine some of history's most iconic and memorable deathbed quotes.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Morbid Minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elyse Willems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Jessica Vasami

Music by ⁠⁠Casey Edwards ⁠

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Headless Saints: Religion's Morbid Martyrs Mar 02, 2026

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Have you ever seen a painting of a saint holding their own severed head in their hands? These saints are known as cephalophore saints, and each and everyone one has a distinctly morbid backstory. Their headless predicament certainly begs the question: where does the halo go?

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Morbid Minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elyse Willems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Jessica Vasami

Music by ⁠⁠Casey Edwards ⁠

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From the Crypt: Incorruptibility of Saints Feb 16, 2026

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How would you react if you saw a dead body that, after a year, still looked like the person had died just yesterday? What about after five years? A hundred? This type of preservation, called incorruptibility, can happen. And while some consider it a holy miracle, science tells a different story. (Originally released February 27, 2024)

30 Morbid Minutes is made by Elyse Willems and Jessica Vasami

Music by Casey Edwards

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Some Really Weird Wills Feb 02, 2026

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Discussing what a Last Will and Testament is, and why you should have one, plus, some of Reddit's weirdest Wills.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30MorbidMinutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elyse Willems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Jessica Vasami

Music by ⁠⁠Casey Edwards ⁠

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Reintroducing 30 Morbid Minutes with Jessica & Elyse! Jan 19, 2026

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It's time for a quick catch-up with your favorite gruesome twosome. Elyse and Jessica talk about the state of the podcast, what's to come, and of course, get a little silly.

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30 Morbid Minutes is made by Elyse Willems and Jessica Vasami, with theme music composed by Casey Edwards.

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