Death by Dying

ANNOUNCEMENT: Season 2 & Patreon Update Jan 05, 2024

We have updated our Patreon! New Patreon content begins February 5th, 2024. Become a patron today at https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod

Stick around for a surprise at the end of today’s message… Perhaps you’d like a little treat, right here… right now… Special thanks to the supremely talented Simran Bal. More episodes of Season 2 coming this year.

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The Lonely Astronaut: A Death by Dying Children's Story Jan 25, 2023

A lonesome cosmonaut traverses the universe in search of his lost friend. Previously a Patreon Exclusive, the full version of the Crestfallen children's book "The Lonely Astronaut", featured in "Obituary 02: Lillian Died", is now available to everyone!

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Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

Voiceover Narration by George Zarr

Music: Nicolas Gasparini & Steven O'brien

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/the-lonely-astronaut

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Obituary 07: Mei Died Oct 19, 2022

Mei Lou, 63, passed away peacefully in the night… after burning to death in a fire that destroyed her entire home.

**Content Warning: Reference to burning to death, Discussions of Grief

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Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

Sensitivity Reader: Kienna Shaw

Associate Producers – Luis Resto, Samariel Koster, Robert Gulock, Jordan Percle, Angel Acevedo

Credits:

The Obituary Writer – Evan Gulock
Fen Lou – Erika Ishii
Mia Jasper – Iridian Fierro
The Wild Man / The Butcher / Chester the Goat / Shady Sea Captain / OW's First Lover – Niko Gerentes
Eugene Portage – Noah Baldwin
Grandma Lou – Su Ling Chan
Additional Voices Provided by The DePaul BFA 4 Class of 2023
Music – Niko Gerentes, Steven O’Brien, Migfus20, ErikMMusic, Tyops

“The Obituary Writer’s Ditty”

Arranged by Niko Gerentes
Sung by Noah Baldwin & Niko Gerentes
With Lyrics by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

“The Wailing Wharf Widow”

Arranged & Sung by Noah Baldwin
With Lyrics by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

Portions of this episode were recorded at The Foxhole Chicago by studio engineer Dave Langley.

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Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-07

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Obituary 06: Wait... I Thought He Died? Oct 05, 2022

Do the dead really stay dead in Crestfall? Welcome to the Season 2 premiere!

**Content Warning: Gore SFX, Explosion SFX, Depiction/description of dead bodies, Intense situations, Bodily harm

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Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

Indiegogo Associate Producers – Luis Resto, Samariel Koster, Robert Gulock, Jordan Percle, Angel Acevedo

Credits:

The Obituary Writer / The Button-Eyed Raven – Evan Gulock
Walter Grimsly – Donovan Mullings
??? – I Thought He Died
Niko Gerentes – Marcus & Maggie the Maggots / News Anchor Maggot
Silent Nuns – Hedley Knights
The Angel of Death – Lauren Denby
Charlotte Dawson – Angela Morris
Music – Savfk, Doug Maxwell, Scott Buckley, Hayden Folker, Nicolas Gasparini, Daren Curtis, Steven O’Brien, and Niko Gerentes

Portions of this episode were recorded at The Foxhole Chicago by studio engineer Dave Langley.

Special Thanks to Our Featured Patron: September Brogan

Eternal Gratitude to Matthew Cunningham and George Zarr.

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Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-06

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Death by Dying Season 2: Part 1 Trailer Sep 23, 2022

A missing friend, a rival detective, a new pastor, an unhinged Obituary Writer. Season 2: Part 1 will release every Wednesday in October, starting October 5th, 2022.

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SCP Archives Crossover Part 2: The Case of the Phantom Unicycle Mar 08, 2021

Agent Ted returns to Crestfall at the behest of a phantom bicycle therapist. He faces his toughest case yet: Who is the One-Wheeled Wonder?

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Credits:

SCP Archives Showrunner/Sound Designer - Pacific S. Obadiah
SCP Archives Producer - Tom Owen, Brad Miska
Writer - Evan Gulock
Host - Jon Grilz
Agent Kithe - Atticus Jackson
Maria - Nichole Goodnight
Wild Man, Andy the BMX Dirt Bike - Niko Gerentes
Music - Tom Rory Parsons
Script Curator- Jesse Hall

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/scp2

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Obituary 00: Gary Died (Pilot) Feb 25, 2021

Before murderous farmers, man-eating cats, and the Shadow in the Dark Woods, there was Gary. Gary Wickersham, 47, was found dead face-first in a birdbath behind Carlson and Carlson's Delicious Pastry Shop. Was this an accident, or a sweet, sweet murder mystery? The Obituary Writer intends to find out in his first, previously unreleased adventure.

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Created by Evan Gulock and Niko Gerentes.

Credits:

The Obituary Writer - Evan Gulock
Pastor Jeff/Aunt Agatha - Joshua Giordan
Townsfolk - Joshua Giordan, Annie Collick, Noah Baldwin, Chase Gehrlich, Joanne Cimarosti, Lauren Denby, Tad Deleonabreu, and Alex Klein.
Music: Nickleus, Gibson, Kevin Macleod, Steven O'Brien, Nicolas Gasparini

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-00

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Death by Dying Season 2 Teaser Feb 03, 2021

A most woebegone funeral. But perhaps the dead don't stay dead... Season 2 is coming! Help us bring Season 2 to life: https://igg.me/at/deathbydyingpod

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Tales from Crestfall: Whispers from the Quarry Oct 27, 2020

The Angel of Death has a story to tell.

**Content Warning: Depression, Body Horror, Intense Situations, Parent Death

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Created by Evan Gulock and Niko Gerentes.

Credits:

The Angel of Death – Lauren Denby
Violet – Valeria Rodriguez
Violet's Father – River Kanoff
Jacki – Eli Barraza
Ned – Tommy Maillie
Ned's Father – Jamison Boaz
Violet's Mother – Leora Ben-Zev
Music – Scott Buckley, ErikMMusic, Steven O'Brien, Lionel Schmitt, Savfk, Alexandros T., and Niko Gerentes

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/tfc-03

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TFC Trailer: Whispers from the Quarry Oct 14, 2020

The Angel of Death has a story to tell. The third installment in the Tales from Crestfall series... coming October 27th.

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Death by Dying Season 1 Trailer Oct 06, 2020

A charming Obituary Writer. A grieving poet. A small, quirky town full of murderous farmers, phantom bicycles, and man-eating cats... Welcome to Crestfall. For more information, visit DeathbyDyingPod.com.

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Tales from Crestfall: Autopsy Turvy Feb 16, 2020

The Butcher is here to tell a chilling story of demons, detectives, and delicious meats.

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Credits:

Written by Evan Gulock and Niko Gerentes
Director - Evan Gulock
Producer and Voiceover Director - Niko Gerentes
The Butcher/Chester the Goat - Niko Gerentes
Jimmy Hawkins - Ryan Goldsher
Madam LeBeaux - Deb Doetzer
Music - Kevin Macleod, DJ Quads, Cinematicwaves, Lionel Schmitt, Miguel Johnson, ErikMMusic, and Audionautix.

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/tfc-02

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SCP Archives Crossover: The Case of the Phantom Bicycle Jan 22, 2020

An agent from the SCP Foundation arrives in Crestfall to investigate a phantom bicycle infestation with the help of the one and only Wild Man. Check out SCP Archives wherever you find your podcasts!

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Credits:

SCP Archives Showrunner/Sound Designer - Pacific S. Obadiah
SCP Archives Producer - Tom Owen
Writer - Evan Gulock
Host - Jon Grilz
Agent Kithe - Atticus Jackson
Wild Man - Niko Gerentes
[REDACTED] - Nichole Goodnight
Phantom Bicycle - Pacific S. Obadiah
Music - Tom Rory Parsons

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/crossover-scp

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Tales from Crestfall: The Deceitful Bones Oct 16, 2019

Gather 'round... The Obituary Writer is in his finest tweed jacket and ready to share his favorite folktale from Crestfall, Idaho lore.

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Credits:

Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer and Voiceover Director - Niko Gerentes
Music - Chris Cozzi, Steven O'Brien, ErikMMusic, Cinematicwaves, and Scott Buckley
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Desmond Drear - Stephen Wilkes
The Angel of Death - Lauren Denby
The Drunken Rockstar Priest - Felix Trench
The Centipede Prince - Jordan Cornwell
The Decent Devil - River Kanoff
The Deceitful Bones - Niko Gerentes

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/tfc-01

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The Live Funeral at Chicago Podcast Festival 2018 Dec 21, 2018

Samuel Plunk was Crestfall's secret handyman. Now he is dead. A funeral has never felt so lively. Performed at the 2018 Chicago Podcast Festival.

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Credits:

Written by - Evan Gulock and Joshua Giordan
Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Leroy/Butcher/Chester - Niko Gerentes
Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
Alexander Thud/Eugene Portage - Noah Baldwin
"Johnny Left His Bootstraps in the Promised Land" performed by Noah Baldwin, Evan Gulock, Niko Gerentes, and Joshua Giordan

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/live-show-2018

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Obituary 05: And Then She Died Oct 31, 2018

She was born. She lived. And then she died.

**Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of intense situations, bodily harm, and suicidal ideation

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Credits:

Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
Music - Nicolas Gasparini and Steven O’Brien
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Charlotte - Angela Morris
Aunt Lillian - Deb Doetzer
Angel of Death - Hannah Smith
Young Charlotte - Ally Madzia
Angel of Life - [REDACTED]

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-05

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Obituary 04: Martin Died Oct 24, 2018

Martin… well, we don’t know too much about Martin. He is one dead enigma.

**Content Warning: Gross, squishy gut sounds

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Credits:

Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Steven O’Brien, Alex Nekita, and Kris Kalvenes
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Charlotte - Angela Morris
Angel of Death - Hannah Smith
Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
Leroy Jones/The Butcher/Chester the Goat/Frantic Man - Niko Gerentes

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-04

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Obituary 03: Isaiah Died Oct 17, 2018

Elder Isaiah Goodwin, 98, was found dead in his chambers after imbibing something lemony…

**Content Warning: Mention of Suicide

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Credits:

Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Steven O’Brien, Kevin Macleod, and Niko Gerentes
"Two Lovebirds” - Evan Gulock and Noah Baldwin
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Charlotte - Angela Morris
Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
Silent Nuns - Hedley Knights
Leroy Jones/The Butcher - Niko Gerentes
Lawnmower Girl - Martha Mapes Elder
Isaiah Goodwin - Donald Gulock

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-03

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Obituary 02: Lillian Died Oct 10, 2018

Lillian Parker, 59, found herself in a bloody bind beneath a bunch of books.

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Credits:

Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Steven O’Brien, Kevin Macleod, and Niko Gerentes
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Charlotte - Angela Morris
Angel of Death - Hannah Smith
Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
Mia Jasper - Iridian Fierro
Earl Jameson/Leroy Jones/The Butcher/Chester the Goat - Niko Gerentes
"The Lonely Astronaut" narrated by George Zarr

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-02

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Obituary 01: Wyatt Died Oct 01, 2018

Wyatt Hudson, 47, was murdered peacefully late Sunday evening beneath a starry sky.

**Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of gun violence

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Credits:

Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Kevin Macleod, Marc Alexandre, Steven O’Brien, Naoya Sakamata, and Niko Gerentes.
Obituary Writer - Evan Gulock
Gert/Old Hag - Tucker Ramseur
Bernard - Eva Eig
Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
The Wild Man/Apricot Winner/Mrs. Shambles' Dog/Chester the Goat - Niko Gerentes

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-01

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