Judy Jackson

The "criminally insane" defense and all its trappings (longer sentences, institutionalization and treatment, etc.) are not as old as you think they are. Judy Jackson tells us about the history of this diagnosis, and imagines what life in the asylum must have been like way back when.

Criminal Insanity, with Judy Jackson

Mike Johns

On this episode I talk with social psychologist Michael Johns about terror management theory, a principle developed by psychologists Jeff Greenberg, Sheldon Solomon, and Tom Pyszczynski off the works of anthropologist Ernest Becker. The theory connects humans' fear of death with our cultural values (very interesting stuff, may make you question your own worldview, listen with caution).Note: this episode lists the museum's email address incorrectly! Please send all correspondence to info@morbidanatomymuseum.org to avoid losing it to the aether.

On this episode I talk with social psychologist Michael Johns about terror management theory, a principle developed by psychologists Jeff Greenberg, Sheldon Solomon, and Tom Pyszczynski off the works of anthropologist Ernest Becker. The theory connects humans' fear of death with our cultural values (very interesting stuff, may make you question your own worldview, listen with caution). Note: this episode lists the museum's email address incorrectly! Please send all correspondence to info@morbidanatomymuseum.org to avoid losing it to the aether.

 Terror Management Theory, with Mike Johns 

Divya Anantharaman

This episode's guest, Divya Anantharaman, is an artist and taxidermist located in Brooklyn NY. She takes commissions, but also crafts her own personal brand of fantastical taxidermy, both of which you can see at d-i-v-y-a.com. Listen to find out more about this delicate art (including how you yourself can do it).

This episode's guest, Divya Anantharaman, is an artist and taxidermist located in Brooklyn NY. She takes commissions, but also crafts her own personal brand of fantastical taxidermy, both of which you can see at <a href="http://d-i-v-y-a.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">d-i-v-y-a.com</a>. Listen to find out more about this delicate art (including how you yourself can do it).

Taxidermy, with Divya Anantharaman

Neal Goldsmith

On this episode of the Morbid Anatomy Transmission we talkin' psychedelic psychology, birth trauma, reincarnation and all other kinds of trippy junk.

Psychedelics and Death, with Dr. Neal Goldsmith

Andi Harriman

In which Andi Harriman convinces me to give The Cure another chance. Note: This is a re-upload! The first version didn't include the intro audio; sorry for any confusion.

In which Andi Harriman convinces me to give The Cure another chance. Note: This is a re-upload! The first version didn't include the intro audio; sorry for any confusion.

1980s Goth Culture, with Andi Harriman

Ilise Carter, a.k.a. the Lady Aye, tells me all about the history of sword swallowing - generally and personally. From mystical beginnings to low class entertainment to a revival in burlesque and sideshow, the craft has always been hard work.Sorry for bad sound. Buy me a Tascam recorder if it bothers you! ;)

Ilise Carter, a.k.a. the Lady Aye, tells me all about the history of sword swallowing - generally and personally. From mystical beginnings to low class entertainment to a revival in burlesque and sideshow, the craft has always been hard work. Sorry for bad sound. Buy me a Tascam recorder if it bothers you! ;)

Sword Swallowing, with the Lady Aye

Peter Nevraumont

Ever wondered why Jesus is often depicted with his heart outside his torso, shining and on fire? No, it's not a congenital deformity, but rather a metaphorical depiction of... nobody's really sure. Sacred Heart enthusiast Peter Nevraumont tells me all about the mysterious appeal of the bloody, beautiful, blessed organ.

Ever wondered why Jesus is often depicted with his heart outside his torso, shining and on fire? No, it's not a congenital deformity, but rather a metaphorical depiction of... nobody's really sure. Sacred Heart enthusiast Peter Nevraumont tells me all about the mysterious appeal of the bloody, beautiful, blessed organ.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus, with Peter Nevraumont

Eric Indin

Registered patent attorney Eric Indin (not his real name) talks me through the weird world of patent research, namely the medical and "game and entertainment" divisions.

Strange Patents, with Eric Indin

Josh Lewis

M.M. Serra

There was a point in time not so long ago when, for a nickel or so, one could enter a booth in the back of a seedy bookstore to watch a grainy film of a woman undressing. It wasn't quite porn but certainly wasn't family-friendly - it was a peep! Out of the remnants of this era M.M. (short for Mary Magdalene) Serra and Josh Lewis have created "Enduring Ornament", an avant garde take on bodies, sexuality, gender, and the medium of film itself.

Abstracted Peepshows, with M.M. Serra and Josh Lewis

Mitch Horowitz

The Morbid Academy Series begins this month on February 25th with a conversation between authors and weird historians Mitch Horowitz and Robert Damon Schneck (that is, they study weird history; I can't speak to their personal eccentricities). The series will cover the "ill-considered and the unknown", as Horowitz, the host, invites scholars and artists alike to discuss the histories we don't talk enough about.

The Morbid Academy Series, with Mitch Horowitz

The Morbid Anatomy Transmission is the official podcast of the Morbid Anatomy Museum in Brooklyn, New York.The Morbid Anatomy Museum is an exhibition, library, and event space that explores "the intersections of death, beauty, and that which falls between the cracks." On this podcast, host Molly McBride Jacobson interviews event hosts, experts, and eccentrics on topics relating to death culture and obscure history.

Stephen Vesecky

4 German automatons changed music forever in the 70s. Stephen tells us how.You can listen to Stephen's music here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-veseckyThe Kraftwerk songs featured at the end of the episode are "Uranium" and "Hall of Mirrors."

4 German automatons changed music forever in the 70s. Stephen tells us how. You can listen to Stephen's music here: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/stephen-vesecky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/stephen-vesecky</a> The Kraftwerk songs featured at the end of the episode are "Uranium" and "Hall of Mirrors."

Kraftwerk, with Stephen Vesecky

Dia de Los Muertos was last week, and to celebrate, here's a short, sweet interview with Rosie Sharp (sarahrosesharp.com) on the ofrenda installation she did for the Detroit Institute of the Arts. She called it "The Spirit Post", and offered visitors postcards to send to their dead. After the exhibition came down, Rosie found her job as mailman for the spirits wasn't over yet.

Dia de Los Muertos was last week, and to celebrate, here's a short, sweet interview with Rosie Sharp (<a href="http://sarahrosesharp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sarahrosesharp.com</a>) on the ofrenda installation she did for the Detroit Institute of the Arts. She called it "The Spirit Post", and offered visitors postcards to send to their dead. After the exhibition came down, Rosie found her job as mailman for the spirits wasn't over yet.

PETITE MORT 01: Rosie Sharp's "Spirit Post"

Joanna Ebenstein

Wondering what the Morbid Anatomy Museum is/does? Listen to this! Founder, director, and generally fascinating human being Joanna Ebenstein describes what happens at the museum. We also talk about Victorian death practices and her dream exhibition item.Note: this was recorded in the museum's basement and event space, so you'll hear some authentic Morbid Anatomy ambience. It's like you're really there!Another note: this episode lists the museum's email address incorrectly! Please send all correspondence to info@morbidanatomymuseum.org to avoid losing it to the aether.

Wondering what the Morbid Anatomy Museum is/does? Listen to this! Founder, director, and generally fascinating human being Joanna Ebenstein describes what happens at the museum. We also talk about Victorian death practices and her dream exhibition item. Note: this was recorded in the museum's basement and event space, so you'll hear some authentic Morbid Anatomy ambience. It's like you're really there! Another note: this episode lists the museum's email address incorrectly! Please send all correspondence to info@morbidanatomymuseum.org to avoid losing it to the aether.

 Intro to the Morbid Anatomy, with Joanna Ebenstein 

Excellent beginning. Five star material, five star presentation, five stars overall.

Love it!

These are great! Please keep them coming!  I miss the Last Tuesday Society podcasts, but yours are wonderful and scratch the same itch for strange lectures. &lt;3

I need more!!

The Morbid Anatomy Transmission is the official podcast of the Morbid Anatomy Museum in Brooklyn, New York. The Morbid Anatomy Museum is an exhibition, library, and event space that explores "the intersections of death, beauty, and that which falls between the cracks." On this podcast, host Molly McBride Jacobson interviews event hosts, experts, and eccentrics on topics relating to death culture and obscure history.

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