"Have You Ever Seen a Ghost?" Q&A with a Cemetery Groundskeeper

History’s obsession with being prematurely buried alive, and what to do if you do find yourself six feet underground with no escape. We look at how this became a very real problem in the Victorian Era, and some of the inventions created to prevent unintentional dirt naps. Go to http://solostove.com and use promo code 30MM to get $10 off on top of summer sales. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Juli 202243min

Exploring the origins of the modern tombstone and what the future of memorial monuments might hold. Plus, we break down the anatomy of epitaphs, and share some of history’s most bizarre and funny ones. Go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get 10% off your first month! Go to http://functionofbeauty.com/30mm to get 25% off your first order. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Juli 202239min

Cloning was once considered the stuff of science fiction. Now, to many, it’s the future and the natural evolution of humanity’s progress, survival, and experimentation as a species. To others, it’s an abomination; playing god. In this episode of 30 Morbid Minutes we’re diving into the background of and types of cloning, the ethical questions, and how much the science has changed in the last thirty years.  Go to http://everlywell.com/30mm to get 20% off an at-home lab test. Go to http://dietsmoke.com and use promo code 30MM for 20% off. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Juli 202242min

Reincarnation, the belief that the soul takes on another form after bodily death, is a cornerstone of many religions. Would you change your life choices if you knew your karma would follow you, even after death? We explore the notion of death and rebirth, and investigate stories of young children who claim to remember details of their past lives. Go to http://lectricebikes.com and use code 30 MM to get a free foldable, mountable bike lock with any bike purchase. Go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get 10% off your first month! Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Juli 202240min

One of history’s most sadistic and violent rulers, Vlad the Impaler earned his reputation and nickname by driving stakes through the bodies of thousands (yes, thousands), mostly enemies, some friends. Legend and myth have also come to associate Vlad as one of the inspirations for the eponymous villain of Bram Stoker’s Dracula – but is this entirely the case? We dive into the history of Vlad’s penchant for revenge, his tyrannical rule, and his lasting impact on popular culture. Go to http://babbel.com/30MM to get 60% off your subscription. Go to http://solostove.com and use code 30 MM for $10 off their 4th of July Sale discounts. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Juni 202245min

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.      Go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get 10% off your first month! Go to http://everlywell.com/30mm to get 20% off an at-home lab test. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Juni 202245min

We're back with new, morbid episodes, starting June 21. Topics this season include Death at Disney, Vlad the Impaler, Reincarnation, Buried Alive, Making an Exorcist, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juni 20222min

In August 1912 while on a family camping trip, four-year-old Bobby Dunbar wandered away from his family’s tent, presumed dead or kidnapped. Almost eight months later, “Bobby” was found, but many remained suspicious of his true identity and the circumstances of his disappearance. Would you know if your child was replaced by a look-a-like? Plus, sometimes hearing voices in your head might save your life, not unlike the case of a woman who self-diagnosed her own brain tumor.  Go to http://dietsmoke.com and use promo code 30MM for 20% off. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Juni 202241min