Obsessed With Death

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The Final Word - Episode 23 Sep 20, 2026

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Rob and Jordan react to the first teaser for Season 3 of The Pitt before diving into the wild story of a father who drove his family off a 250-foot cliff...survived, completed treatment, and was ultimately welcomed back by his wife.

They debate whether you could ever forgive a spouse after something so horrific, then reflect on the heartbreaking deaths of Sydney Towle and Hayden Panettiere and the strange experience of grieving someone you only knew through a screen.

Andy Kindler Aug 30, 2026

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Following his appearance as Mort from Bob’s Burgers, Andy Kindler sticks around to talk death. Andy opens up about his lifelong fear of dying, how his beliefs about God and the afterlife have changed with age, near-death experiences, OCD, and the strange comfort he’s found in thinking about mortality.

Plus, Rob makes one request: find a way to get Mort to say “I’m obsessed with death” on Bob’s Burgers.

Mort from Bob’s Burgers Aug 09, 2026

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This week, Rob is joined by Mort, funeral director and owner of It’s Your Funeral Home & Crematorium. Mort talks about life in the funeral business, finding humor in death, his thoughts on the paranormal, and the challenges of dating as a funeral director.

Plus, Rob pitches Mort a few new business ideas that could change the funeral industry forever.

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The Final Word - Episode 22 Jul 26, 2026

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In this episode of The Final Word, Rob and Jordan discuss the latest Obsessed with Death giveaway with Shampoooty, open up about health anxiety and the mental tricks that come with it and react to some of the week’s strangest stories..including cancer-detecting pigeons and an actress who claims Dennis Hopper’s ghost visited her.

Shampoooty Returns! Jul 05, 2026

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Shampoooty returns to Obsessed With Death one year after his first appearance to catch up on everything that's happened since. Rob and Shampoooty revisit the unexpected impact of their custom urn giveaway, share stories from listeners who found comfort through the project, brainstorm new ideas for future collaborations, and dive into the launch of Shampoooty Medical, his satirical line of medical-inspired collectibles.

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The Final Word - Episode 21 Jun 14, 2026

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In this episode of The Final Word, Rob and Jordan discuss a tarot card influencer who falsely accused a University of Idaho professor of murder and was hit with a multi-million-dollar defamation verdict. They also react to a hantavirus outbreak linked to a research cruise ship, leading to an absurd and dark conversation about cruise culture and how they would handle a floating public health crisis.

Can You Make Grief Obsolete? May 24, 2026

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In this episode, Rob speaks with writer and editor Charley Burlock about the rise of AI-powered grief bots. The conversation examines the emotional complexity of using AI as a tool for mourning, the ethical risks of monetizing grief, and the ways this technology could reshape or potentially isolate the human experience of loss.

Read the full article here.

Postal Service for the Dead May 03, 2026

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In this episode, Rob speaks with Janelle Ketcher, founder of Postal Service for the Dead, a community art and grief project inviting people to send handwritten letters to those they’ve lost. Janelle shares how her mother’s illness and passing shaped her relationship with death, the origins of the project, and the emotional power of snail mail in a digital world. She also reads part of an unreleased letter, offering a glimpse into the tender, private grief people entrust to the project.

The Final Word - Episode 20 Apr 19, 2026

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In this episode of The Final Word, Rob and Jordan catch up on life, sobriety milestones, and the documentaries they can’t stop thinking about. They unpack the shocking Elizabeth Smart Netflix documentary and explore how someone survives and rebuilds after unimaginable trauma. The conversation drifts into the psychology of suspects, and why it’s almost impossible to get away with murder today.

They also dive deep into their obsession with HBO’s The Pitt, debating binge-watching versus weekly episodes and breaking down favorite characters and hidden details.

Talking to Kids About Grief Mar 29, 2026

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In this episode of Obsessed With Death, Rob sits down with educator and Kid Talk creator Katie Plunkett to explore how we talk to children about death and why so many adults struggle to do it. Katie breaks down how kids understand death at different ages, why honesty matters more than protecting them, and how avoiding the conversation can actually create more confusion and fear.

Follow Katie’s work at Kid Talk on Substack for more insights on communicating with kids.

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