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| Cold Temperatures | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:12:38 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the effects of cold temperatures on tissue after death and answers listener Nora’s question about the Canary Girls of World War 1. Wales Museum History of the Canary Girls NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independent creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offering to do it for free! I will be somewhat discerning about what I promote but if you'd like to pitch it to me, email me at funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr Follow on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Check out my other podcast, The Funeralcast, wherever you get your podcasts
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| October Case Reports- Zombies and E.T. | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:09:22 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist looks at embalming zombies and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial.
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| Bonus Episode- The Pale Blue Dot | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:06:10 | |
Happy Birthday, Carl Sagan!
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| October Case Report- The Gill-Man | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:12:06 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the death and embalming of the Gill-Man as well as interviews a very local Halloween expert.
Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one!
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| October Case Report- Sam Quint | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:08:51 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist looks at the case of Same Quint and what a zombie apocalypse looks like.
Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one!
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References:
Leicester University Study
https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/press/press-releases/2017/january/zombie-apocalypse-would-wipe-out-humankind-in-just-100-days-students-calculate
CDC Zombie Preparedness
https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/zombie/index.htm
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| October Case Report- Cujo | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:08:51 | |
In the second October Case Report, a funeral scientist examines what happens when someone gets rabies and talks about skeletons. Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page. | |||
| October Case Report- Gilbert Kane | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:10:13 | |
In the first October Case Report, a funeral scientist examines the death of Gilbert Kane from the 1979 movie Alien. Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page. | |||
| Bonus episode- School is Cool | 04 Sep 2021 | 00:03:36 | |
A funeral scientist is joined by a co-host for the first time as they read the book School is Cool by Sabrina Moyle. The music that accompanies the episode is entitled “Your Weird Co-Host” and was chosen by the co-host. Follow the Funeral Science Podcast page on Facebook or on Instagram @mortraqr. If you have a question, email it to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com
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| Confirmation Bias | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:16:10 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist talks about the logical fallacy of confirmation bias and offers his advice for people who are looking to get into funeral service or are new to it. Here are the Instagram user names of people who will help people getting into funeral service or who are new to the business;
@the_modern_mortician
@amek_graphics
@nbeexamprep
@champagnefuneral
@nbereviewcoach
@mdvmarketing
@ashlicakes
@gabeschauf
@annalirubio
@emotional_werewolf
@donfrigid
@funeralbossinc
@pinkhearsesociety
@coldhandshosts
@inmemoriamservices
@funeralhistory
@undertakingpc
@kari_the_mortician
@transdeathcare
@jas_the_mortician
@thegravewoman
@shawnaroda Contact The Funeral Science Podcast Instagram @mortraqr Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Email funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com
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| Bal'zamirovaniye Lenina (Embalming Lenin) | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:21:43 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist recounts the embalming of Communist dictator Vladimir Lenin. This is a longer episode, so the listener questions and the good thing that's happening are omitted.
Links:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/09/lenin-lab-team-keeping-first-soviet-leader-embalmed-moscow
https://www.amazon.com/Lenins-Embalmers-Ilya-Zbarsky/dp/1860465153
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| Decomposition Part 4- pH | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:11:49 | |
In this episode a funeral scientist discussed pH and postmortem chemistry, answers a question about their personal experience, and @transdeathcare is something good that's happening. Do you have a question you'd like to have answered or something good that's happening? Email me at ben@mortraqr.com Important links http://www.tuesdayeveningpublications.com/ @transdeathcare on Instagram | |||
| Tsantsas (Shrunken Heads) | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:09:52 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist talks about tsantsas, answers a question about rigor mortis and the jaw, and the Funeral Boss Foundation is something good that's happening. Important links: https://funeralbossinc.com/pages/funeral-boss-non-profit-foundation https://den.mercer.edu/mercer-researchers-author-study-on-repatriation-of-ceremonial-shrunken-head-to-ecuador/ https://sciencenotes.org/how-shrunken-heads-are-made/ | |||
| "Slow and Low" | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:12:59 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the physics of embalming and a doctor who is rehydrating dead bodies in Mexico. NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independant creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offering to do it for free! I will be somewhat discerning about what I promote but if you'd like to pitch it to me, email me at funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr Follow on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Check out my other podcast, The Funeralcast, wherever you get your podcasts | |||
| Decomposition Part 3- Organisms | 27 May 2021 | 00:11:31 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist talks about organisms in decomposition, what's left of cremated remains and what to do with them, and June is Pride Month.
Important Links
https://www.cremationassociation.org/
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| Personal Astonishment | 10 May 2021 | 00:07:25 | |
A funeral scientist discusses the logical fallacy of "personal astonishment," where drainage from embalming goes, and free anatomy decks from Artomedics.
Important links
https://artomedics.com/
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| Decomposition Part 2 - Water | 26 Apr 2021 | 00:10:41 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses water and decomposition, answers a listener's question about embalming chemicals, and discusses April as Donate Life Month.
Important links
www.donatelife.net
www.undertakingthepodcast.com
Episodes about the importance of donating life and funeral directors; 201, 234, 236, 238, 240
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| Cryonics | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:21:43 | |
A funeral scientist discusses cryopreservation, answers the listener question about organs being removed during embalming, and the Hi Precious Scholarship.
Important Links
Hi Precious Scholarship- https://www.nxtgenmortuarysupport.com/scholarship/
Alcor- https://www.alcor.org/
Cryonics Institute- https://www.cryonics.org/
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| Decomposition Part 1- The Basics | 29 Mar 2021 | 00:09:37 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the basics of decomposition. He also answers the listener question "what is the most difficult restoration?" and shares a personal story about himself. Finally, the announcement of the Worsham Online Research and Development (WORLD) is a good thing that is happening.
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| Appeal to Authority | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:11:01 | |
A funeral scientist discusses the appeal to authority logical fallacy, how do we keep bodies positioned and the Indiana Funeral Directors Association Scholarship. Link to the scholarship https://www.infda.org/assets/Education/Scholarship/2021%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2wML9HhIdVkGyzy8hrZL3dqqJTDJkqXw6GbGf92bjb0Qj_LfiJsRs9RKc
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| Funeral Scientists | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:12:42 | |
The funeral scientist for today discusses what mortuary science and funeral science are, can bodies sit up by themselves, and the @morticians_that_sign Instagram page.
Do you have a question for me to answer? Send your questions to ben@mortraqr.com with the subject line “podcast question” Are you or someone you know doing something that promotes education, equality, or otherwise raises awareness about an issue in funeral service? Please send me information about it to ben@mortraqr.com with the subject line “A good thing is happening!” Follow me @mortraqr on Instagram for more information on funeral science.
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| Incorruptible? | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:13:36 | |
A funeral scientists discusses Sister Wilhelmina, bodies in resin, and the Indiana Funeral Education Foundation. Follow me @mortraqr on Instagram Like the Funeral Science Podcast on Facebook Email thefuneralsciencepodcast@gmail.com Fungal succession during mammalian cadaver decomposition and potential forensic implications | |||
| October Case Reports- Frankenstein's Monster and Gremlins | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:12:19 | |
A funeral scientist creates some Halloween content for the listeners. | |||
| Creutzfeldt-Jakob's Disease | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:17:11 | |
In this episode a funeral scientist discusses Creutzfeld-Jacob's Disease, clots embalmers claim are from the Covid-19 vaccine, and Funeral Face-Off Trivia Funeral Face-Off Trivia Sign-Up Interview with Meghan Lewis: Autopsy Coordinator, Natl Prion Disease & Pathology Surveillance Center Dodge SDS for BRIOHOCL https://shop.dodgeco.com/content/files/SDS/BrioHOCLPrPMSDSV2.pdf Press release for BRIOHOCL https://azfcca.org/biotech-inc-announces-distribution-agreement-dodge-tackle-deadly-prions/ Johns Hopkins on prion diseases https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/prion-diseases Harvard on protein folding https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2010/issue65/ WHO guidelines for funeral professionals https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/66707/WHO_CDS_CSR_APH_2000.3.pdf CDC Guidelines for funeral professionals https://www.cdc.gov/prions/cjd/funeral-directors.html#:~:text=CJD%20patients%20who%20have Fact check on clots found by embalmers https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2022/theres-no-scientific-evidence-that-vaccines-are-responsible-for-strange-blood-clots-observed-by-embalmers/ https://healthfeedback.org/claimreview/mike-adams-flawed-analysis-clot-embalmer-richard-hirschman-doesnt-demonstrate-link-between-blood-clots-and-covid-19-vaccines-epoch-times/ Mayo Clinic and clots https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/blood-clots/basics/causes/sym-20050850 | |||
| Fossils | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:08:14 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses fossils and interviews his local paleontologist. Dinosaur Mummy https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mummified-armored-dinosaur-makes-its-debut-1-180963311/ Goatelope https://allthatsinteresting.com/goatelope-mummy | |||
| DABDA | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:13:06 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist examines the validity of the five stages of grief, answer a lister question about the Dyson Purifier Hot and Cold Formaldehyde Purifying Fan, and the Mike James Endowment
Criticism of DABDA
The Dyson Hot and Cold Air Purifier
Engadget article about formaldehyde filters
ATSDR Formaldehyde in your home
Mike James Endowment (when donating, be sure to note this specifically when prompted)
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| Maggots | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:10:55 | |
A funeral scientist discusses maggots, how to become an OSHA inspector, the Indiana Educational Foundation's scholarship opportunities. Links: Maggot Debridement Therapy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2771513/ Forensic Entomology Indiana Funeral Education Foundation https://www.indiana-fda.org/education-foundation-scholarships Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page. | |||
| Ötzi | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:11:49 | |
A funeral scientist talks about the Copper Age Iceman, distinguishes between ligature, thread, and suture. There is also suggestions for holiday donations. Here are the links to those charities;
https://www.indiana-fda.org/the-indiana-funeral-education-foundation
https://www.funeralworld.org/donate/
https://funeralbossinc.com/pages/funeral-boss-non-profit-foundation
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| Foolish Blues | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:22:07 | |
On this episode of the Funeral Science Podcast, a funeral scientist discusses the foolish nature of formaldehyde and methylene blue. The something good that’s happening is theContinuing Vision mentorship program. Email Me!Funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com Follow The Funeral Science Podcast on Facebook Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr References: Foolish Nature of Formaldehyde Blog Meta analysis of MB and Alzheimer's Studies on the anti-microbial properties of MB | |||
| October Case Report- Seth Brundle and a Treat! | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:09:38 | |
In this episode, a funeral scientist does case analysis for the BrundleFly and hopes for the world's oldest cheese to hit your trick or treat bags. The Funeral Science Podcast on pH
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| October Case Report: Masque of the Red Death | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:06:21 | |
A funeral scientist conducts a case study of an individual who dies of the Red Death. Email me funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com Follow me on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr | |||
| Disenfranchised Grief | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:11:14 | |
A funeral scientist talks about disenfranchised grief and the death of a celebrity. Email us a funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com Follow The Funeral Science Podcast on Facebook | |||
| Bonus Episode! Blood in the Cornfields Appearance | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:50:52 | |
In a special holiday episode, a funeral scientist appeared on the Blood in the Cornfields Podcast to discuss how to embalm a Gremlin and Kate Beringer's father. | |||