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The Funeral Science Podcast

Ben Schmidt

The Funeral Science Podcast is a podcast about funeral science.

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00:50:52

Bonus Episode! Blood in the Cornfields Appearance

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2026/01/05

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. You can watch the episode on YouTube here as well.

00:06:21

October Case Report: Masque of the Red Death

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2025/10/17

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

00:11:14

Disenfranchised Grief

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2025/07/30

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

00:22:07

Foolish Blues

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2025/02/07

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 Methylene BlueAutopsy resultsBlue Bottle ExperimentMeta analysis of MB and Alzheimer'sStudies on the anti-microbial

00:09:38

October Case Report- Seth Brundle and a Treat!

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2024/10/10

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 The world's oldest cheese 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

00:12:38

Cold Temperatures

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2024/01/29

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 Episode on Otzi Episode on Lenin 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

00:09:22

October Case Reports- Zombies and E.T.

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2023/10/24

In this episode, a funeral scientist looks at embalming zombies and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial. 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

00:12:59

"Slow and Low"

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2023/09/21

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

00:13:36

Incorruptible?

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2023/06/28

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 Who was Sister Wilhelmina? A miracle in Missouri? What is incorruptibility? Gower climate and weather Water absorption and wood Fungal succession during mammalian cadaver decomposition and potential forensic implications Snopes article about the resin

00:12:19

October Case Reports- Frankenstein's Monster and...

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2022/10/27

A funeral scientist creates some Halloween content for the listeners.

00:17:11

Creutzfeldt-Jakob's Disease

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2022/09/13

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 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe26zIXF6H4OuvYzwdH1ybQQqNmaq_JeWGkLn0rxryckux30A/viewform?usp=sf_link 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

00:08:14

Fossils

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2022/08/17

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

00:13:06

DABDA

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2022/03/16

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)

00:10:55

Maggots

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2022/01/13

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 https://www.sfu.ca/~ganderso/forensicentomology.htm#:~:text=Maggots%20are%20larvae%20or%20immature,corpse%20very%20soon%20after%20death.&text=The%20larva%20then%20loosens%20itself,outer%20skin%2C%20but%20remains%20inside. Indiana Funeral Education

00:11:49

Ötzi

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2021/12/10

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; Indiana Funeral Education Foundation https://www.indiana-fda.org/the-indiana-funeral-education-foundation Worsham Organization for Research, Learning, and Development https://www.funeralworld.org/donate/ Funeral Boss Non-Profit https://funeralbossinc.com/pages/funeral-boss-non-profit-foundation

00:06:10

Bonus Episode- The Pale Blue Dot

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2021/11/09

Happy Birthday, Carl Sagan! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page.

00:12:06

October Case Report- The Gill-Man

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2021/10/25

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! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page.

00:08:51

October Case Report- Sam Quint

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2021/10/18

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! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page. References: Leicester University

00:08:51

October Case Report- Cujo

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2021/10/11

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.

00:10:13

October Case Report- Gilbert Kane

The Funeral Science Podcast ·

2021/10/04

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.

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