OBITCHUARY

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  • Each week hosts Spencer Henry (Cult Liter Podcast) and Madison Reyes sit back and read outlandish, hilarious, and sometimes scathing obituaries. Every Thursday they come to the table with bizarre history, strange funeral traditions, and so much more! Each episode ends with a 'dumb criminals' segment in which they each talk about hilarious run-ins with the law.

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  • 194: OBITCH how to disappear...

    194: OBITCH how to disappear...
    Mar 27 2025
    Geoffs!! Happy Thursday! This week Spencer is teaching us how to disappear with the Japanese phenomenon of Johatsu! Next up, Madison is telling us the incredible story of the Winchester Geese. We’ve got a classic death notice, a viral obituary and some dumb.ass.criminallllls you don’t wanna miss! Watch us on YouTube: Youtube.com/@obitchuarypodcast Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer’s other podcast Cult Liter wherever you’re listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources: https://www.kwqc.com/2025/03/07/woman-arrested-allegedly-calling-police-300-times-threatening-kill-2-officers/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C5%8Dhatsu#:~:text=One%20particular%20yonige%2Dya%20could,client%20is%20evading%20debt%20collectorshttps://time.com/4646293/japan-missing-people-johatsu-evaporated/https://www.japanpi.com/blog/background/strict-privacy-laws-missing-persons-case/https://www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com/obituaries/Sheryl-Lynne-Pol?obId=38168976https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/couple-forced-sit-dead-body-plane-4-hours-woman-dies-flight-rcna193617https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_early_modern_Englandhttps://www.reuters.com/article/markets/uk-vigil-part-of-struggle-for-prostitute-memorial-idUSL3E7LS09Y/#:~:text=In%20the%20Middle%20Ages%2C%20prostitutes,of%20the%20Bishop%20of%20Winchesterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cock_Lane_ghosthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cock_Lane#:~:text=In%20the%20medieval%20period%2C%20it,from%20a%20fever%20in%201688.https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/london-graveyard-s-become-memorial-citys-seedier-past-180953104/#:~:text=The%20cemetery%20was%20more%20or,scurvy%2C%20syphilis%20and%20rickets—was%20rifehttps://historytheinterestingbits.com/tag/winchester-geese/https://www.museumofsexobjects.co.uk/collection/winchester-geese-platehttps://bugwomanlondon.com/2017/03/18/bugwoman-on-location-at-crossbones-graveyard/https://www.vice.com/en/article/celebrating-life-at-a-forgotten-cemetary-for-sex-workers/https://www.reuters.com/article/markets/uk-vigil-part-of-struggle-for-prostitute-memorial-idUSL3E7LS09Y/#:~:text=At%207%20p,used%20for%20prostitutes%20and%20paupershttp://crossbones.org.uk/history/https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/crossbones-graveyard-london-englandhttps://gizmodo.com/visit-this-neglected-medieval-cemetery-for-the-outcast-1677792879https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/carol-leigh-activist-coined-term-sex-work-dies-71-rcna57822https://www.vice.com/en/article/cemetery-charging-vip-passes-visit-dead-relatives/https://www.insideedition.com/albany-landlord-tied-up-2-tenants-and-dumped-them-in-cemetery-because-he-wanted-to-evict-them See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • 193: OBITCH the girls are screaming!

    193: OBITCH the girls are screaming!
    Mar 20 2025
    This week Madison is sharing some wild stories of final goodbyes gone wrong. Next, Spencer tells us about the screaming skulls of London! We’ve got an obituary for a legend, one for a gal with tricks and so much more! OH, and we didn’t forget, we’ve also got some dumb.ass.criminalllllllllls! Watch us on YouTube: Youtube.com/@obitchuarypodcast Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer’s other podcast Cult Liter wherever you’re listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources:https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/florida-woman-arrested-being-accused-151549605.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADdKlydlEHQQfM0Dka2q8aBeqQKp9KIo3qsJNaHrE44DmFOzlOrg2jLz05LChhCeHk9vnt4mblqHCsqHV1-XG0n4INDxmOjeZYQPYo21HICCKBrAbjCzi3HXtbTw7fSPlC0Vtuc6J5Zi3ynv24CcNEIAf88zqYjCmTwTGeZmBE9lhttps://chroniclet.com/news/417663/david-j-poling/https://www.christs.cam.ac.uk/legaciesofenslavement-at-christs/azariah-pinney.htmlhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1037221255/?match=1&terms=%22skull%20bettiscombe%22http://www.real-british-ghosts.com/screaming-skull.html#:~:text=The%20legend%20of%20the%20screaming,the%20corpse%20from%20the%20gravehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screaming_skullhttps://www.burtonagnes.com/The_Hall/The_Ghost.htmlhttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/zanesvilletimesrecorder/name/mitzi-shook-obituary?id=11274064https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poll_(parrot)https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Rise-of-Andrew-Jackson-2157712/Final-Years-and-Deathhttps://bienvilleparishjournal.com/2023/04/05/funeral-for-the-president/https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/socal-police-chases/watch-chula-vista-chase-ends-church-altar-funeral/2758349/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozambique_funeral_beer_poisoninghttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/12/contaminated-beer-at-funeral-kills-56-in-mozambiquehttps://www.ndtv.com/world-news/beer-that-killed-75-in-mozambique-brewed-with-toxic-flour-1240072https://www.newsweek.com/australia-snake-stops-funeral-red-bellied-black-snake-1464677https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/awkward-moment-a-redbellied-black-snake-stops-funeral-service/news-story/7dc6d357021be39fa809e6fc6f3ba0f4https://people.com/human-interest/family-of-massachusetts-man-sues-claim-corpse-fell-out-of-casket-during-burial/https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2021/11/09/a-family-was-laying-a-lawrence-man-to-rest-when-his-corpse-fell-out-of-the-casket-now-theyre-suing/https://www.newspapers.com/image/79599807/?match=1&terms=gossip%20arrestedhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/416282699/?match=1&terms=%22gossip%20arrested%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/384308855/?match=1&terms=%22gossip%20arrested%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/795759461/?match=1&terms=funeral%20mishapSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 192: OBITCH something's afoot!

    192: OBITCH something's afoot!
    Mar 13 2025
    OBITCH! This week Madison is breaking down the wild phenomenon of human feet washing up from the Salish sea, but first Spencer is discussing the age old execution method of crufixion! We’ve got an obituary that may or may not be true, one for an icon who left to soon and one for a gal who was anything but lonesome…oh and we didn’t forget we’ve also got some dumb.ass.criminallllllllls! Watch us on YouTube: Youtube.com/@obitchuarypodcast scared straight!Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer’s other podcast Cult Liter wherever you’re listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources:https://www.wfaa.com/video/news/crime/florida-man-arrested-for-disturbing-the-peace-with-chucky-doll/287-f94a288a-9272-4ef0-a26e-0c6f22610eb8https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehohananhttps://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/crucifixion/a-tomb-in-jerusalem-reveals-the-history-of-crucifixion-and-roman-crucifixion-methods/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/arts/television/michelle-trachtenberg-dead.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-08-21-mn-25871-story.htmlhttps://www.seadocsociety.org/about-the-salish-seahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salish_Sea_human_foot_discoverieshttps://medium.com/internet-archaeology/the-macabre-case-of-the-21-severed-feet-of-the-salish-sea-8b5788b46aa7https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/12/18/16777724/human-feet-beach-pacific-northwest-seattle-vancouverhttps://nationalpost.com/news/canada/human-foot-bchttps://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/unsolved/feet-in-shoes-washed-ashore-salish-sea-for-decades-most-cases-solved-not-antonio-neill/281-dded6a5e-9609-4920-a094-0c03cde4f4efhttps://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2023/8/24/23844579/human-feet-shoes-washing-ashore-pacific-northwest-salish-sea/https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/leg-in-boot-squarehttps://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/09/19/False-Creek-Leg-in-Boot/https://www.eonline.com/news/562935/hold-the-buns-naked-thieves-steal-60-hamburgers-from-florida-restaurantSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 20 mins

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A new twist Ty to the macabre

I was looking for something new. I'm caught up waiting for the next Crime Junkie or Murder Makeup and this is it.

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Dying Laughing!!!

New addicted listener here! I came across you two while looking for something new after listening to all my other true crime pods. I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING!! The Lady Dai episode was so far the best that still has my friends and I laughing for days!! I even watched the documentary, it was so supple!! 🤣 . and the dancing plague made me cry laughing!
I can't wait to catch up to the current eps and laugh my ass off even more bitches! Thank you for being you!!

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**dumb-ass criminals beware!!** :)

i stumbled upon your guy's podcast by accident and am so very happy that i did! i love the entire idea of this show...i don't know what that says about me but i don't care because it's fantastic!! LOL i feel like i am involved in a hang-out session with spencer and madison when i listen, and i have found myself laughing a lot at all the crazy shit they talk about! i especially love the peleton advertisement at the beginning of episode 6 or 7 (can't remember)... they need to get paid for that shit! lol too funny!! anyways, love the idea, love the hosts, love the chit-chat! keep up the great work, guys! i'll be listening to every episode from here on out! :)

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laugh therapy

omg you guys crack me the fuck up!!! i legit laughed out loud and madison just remember haters gonna hate!! my favorite come back as a strong secure independent woman to DBAGS every where is “SUCK MY BIG BLACK DICK”. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZEBALLZ!!

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AMAZING!

I love you guys, my job pretty well revolves around death and the stages before. I love yalls humor and by the way, both of you have a great laugh. when yall laugh I laugh, so thanks!
Kristen from Arkansas

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East coast love

I love you guys! Idk y know if this is insensitive. If it is, sorry advancedly. But, listen,I’ve always wanted a gay best friend. And listen and I feel I have one. Madison your one lucky gal. You two are hafuckinlarious. I listen to 40 hours of podcast a week.. every week. While I’m working. Obitchuary is at the Top of my favorites list. Xoxo don’t ever leave me.
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Hey Geoffs, I use TIDAL too! 🤣

Lol, avid listener of both OBITCHuary and TIDAL. It really is a great platform. Plus, I subscribed when 🍋Lemonade🍋 came out... 😁

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Simply the BEST

I am a bit picky with the podcasts I listen to. I just don't connect with all of them, but I LOVE the
Obitchuary podcast. I have found that while listening in I have laughed til I've cried easily every episode. Spencer and Madison are fabulous! I've talked about this podcast with everyone I know, and many are now hooked on it as well.
If you're looking for a new podcast to listen to and actually enjoy, give them a shot. You won't be disappointed.

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You both are amazing!!

I absolutely love your banter! Yall are so funny. You guys really make my day.

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A damn good time

I really enjoyed this podcast. It's funny, interesting and entertaining. I looked for Cult Liter and I couldn't find it on Audible. I really hope they pick it up in the future so I can enjoy my new favorite with my muidah.

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