Dying to Know More
Let's start at the end. No one talks about death, and yet it's something we're all going to do at some point. I'm dying to know more about all facets of death, so that's why I launched the podcast.
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Author Mindy Merrell Dishes on the The Dark Side of Biscuit and Cornbread Culture (opens the original)
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In this episode of Dying to Know More, I welcome cookbook author, "Chopped" winner and culinary historian Mindy Merrell to explore the surprising, forgotten links between Southern staples, public health, and mortality.Mindy breaks down the historical dark side of self-rising flour and cornmeal, from the tragic, erased history behind the real-life face of Martha White, to the deadly pellagra epidemic caused by 20th-century milling practices. Plus, learn how radio stations, life insurance burial p
Dan the Funeral Man on Going Viral, Funeral Myths, and Putting the Fun in Funeral (opens the original)
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If you've spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, there's a good chance you've come across Dan the Funeral Man strutting down a short red carpet with an urn in hand. What started as a creative way to talk about death care has turned into a viral phenomenon, complete with runway walks, millions of views, and a growing mission to make conversations about death a less intimidating and more relatable.In this episode of Dying to Know More, I sit down with funeral director, celebrant, and entrep
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