The Obituary Writer of Crestfall, Idaho finds himself deeply in over his head as he investigates a series of strange and mysterious deaths… when he is supposed to simply be writing obituaries. Along the way he encounters murderous farmers, man-eating cats, haunted bicycles, and a healthy dose of ominous shadows.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Season 2 & Patreon Update
We have updated our Patreon! New Patreon content begins February 5th, 2024. Become a patron today at https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod
Stick around for a surprise at the end of today’s message… Perhaps you’d like a little treat, right here… right now… Special thanks to the supremely talented Simran Bal. More episodes of Season 2 coming this year.
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1/5/2024 • 4 minutes, 42 seconds
Featured: Desert Skies
We're sharing the first episode of "Desert Skies," a quirky, comedic, and heartfelt sci-fi podcast about life between this world and the next! Join an eccentric cast of characters as they service space travelers at a celestial gas station. What begins as a slice of life story, quickly grows into an epic tale where the stakes are life, or in this case, afterlife, and death. Season 2 is on its way, so it’s the perfect time to catch up and enjoy these zany adventures.
Listen to "Desert Skies" now: https://open.spotify.com/show/4X0tnaGTY5YFihw1098tTO?si=cb7afaadd7694260
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12/7/2023 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
Featured: Grown, a Podcast from The Moth
We're sharing a trailer for a podcast from The Moth: "Grown"! The perfect companion and safe space for talking about cringe, culture, and the forever struggle of growing up, no matter what age you are. Check out Grown wherever you listen to podcasts!
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11/6/2023 • 3 minutes, 14 seconds
Featured: Hannahpocalypse
We're sharing Episode 1 of the fiction podcast "Hannahpocalypse," a laugh out loud hopepunk horror story about the last zombie on earth ‘living’ her best life over 150 years after the apocalypse has come and gone.
You can listen to Hannahpocalypse on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Season 2 begins on Halloween, so now is the perfect time to catch up or experience this freaky romp for the first time.
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8/31/2023 • 19 minutes, 47 seconds
Featured: Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason
We're sharing Episode 1 of the fiction podcast "Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason", a satirical dark comedy about Secret Societies and Internet Conspiracy Culture! Conspiracy-lovers Randy Dunning and Gayle Kruger are willing to do anything to make their next viral video, including hold a freemason hostage until he tells them what’s really going on in the world.
You can find and listen to "Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason" anywhere you listen to podcasts, or check out their website, goodpointepodcasts.com.
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7/26/2023 • 39 minutes, 51 seconds
Featured: Auricle
We're sharing Episode 1 of the sci-fi fiction podcast "Auricle"! Season 1 tells the story of an AI match-making app named Iris, and the people who decide to download the app to make a connection. Season 2, which is releasing through September of this year, is a collection of intertwined stories about loss, loneliness, and love.
You can find and listen to "Auricle" anywhere you listen to podcasts, or check out their website, auriclethepodcast.com.
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7/21/2023 • 30 minutes, 49 seconds
Featured: Fawx & Stallion
We're sharing Episode 1 of the hilarious fiction podcast "Fawx & Stallion"! Behind the doors of 221B Baker Street, the greatest detective of all time and his loyal doctor friend solve some of the most legendary cases the public has ever seen. Across the street and slightly to the left, behind the doors of 224B, lives another pair of detectives, waiting for their chance in the spotlight.
You can find and listen to "Fawx & Stallion" anywhere you listen to podcasts, or on their website, 224bbaker.com.
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3/28/2023 • 28 minutes, 10 seconds
Featured: Midnight Burger's Young Leif
We're sharing Episode 1 of the Midnight Burger mini-series "Young Leif"! Young Leif is a comedy sci-fi prequel to Midnight Burger, following the early space-faring misadventures of Leif and Bert-Bert, as they explore strange planets, attempt to capture a misplaced Australian, and gradually become friends. This series features our very own Evan Gulock as the voice of young Leif himself!
You can listen to Young Leif on the Midnight Burger feed anywhere you find your podcasts.
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2/20/2023 • 35 minutes, 51 seconds
Featured: Intra Quest
Today’s episode is supported by Intra Quest, a quirky fantasy-adventure podcast with fantastic immersive 3D audio sound!
We're sharing Episode 1 of the fantasy adventure fiction podcast "Intra Quest"! A smooth-talking leader, a big-hearted brute, and an analytical savant venture in a distant future long after the apocalypse was forgotten. If you’re a fan of Adventure Time, RPGs, epic adventures like The Lord of the Rings or Star Wars, then this is a must listen.
You can listen to Intra Quest at https://link.chtbl.com/9VmHiom4?sid=fableandfolly or anywhere you find your podcasts! Many thanks to Intra Quest for their support.
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2/10/2023 • 42 minutes, 26 seconds
The Lonely Astronaut: A Death by Dying Children's Story
A lonesome cosmonaut traverses the universe in search of his lost friend. Previously a Patreon Exclusive, the full version of the Crestfallen children's book "The Lonely Astronaut", featured in "Obituary 02: Lillian Died", is now available to everyone!
Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes
Voiceover Narration by George Zarr
Music: Nicolas Gasparini & Steven O'brien
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/the-lonely-astronaut
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1/25/2023 • 11 minutes
Death by Dying Season 2: Part 1 Trailer
A missing friend, a rival detective, a new pastor, an unhinged Obituary Writer. Season 2: Part 1 will release every Wednesday in October, starting October 5th, 2022.
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9/23/2022 • 1 minute, 30 seconds
SCP Archives Crossover Part 2: The Case of the Phantom Unicycle
Agent Ted returns to Crestfall at the behest of a phantom bicycle therapist. He faces his toughest case yet: Who is the One-Wheeled Wonder?
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Credits:
SCP Archives Showrunner/Sound Designer - Pacific S. Obadiah
SCP Archives Producer - Tom Owen, Brad Miska
Writer - Evan Gulock
Host - Jon Grilz
Agent Kithe - Atticus Jackson
Maria - Nichole Goodnight
Wild Man, Andy the BMX Dirt Bike - Niko Gerentes
Music - Tom Rory Parsons
Script Curator- Jesse Hall
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/scp2
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3/8/2021 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds
Obituary 00: Gary Died (Pilot)
Before murderous farmers, man-eating cats, and the Shadow in the Dark Woods, there was Gary. Gary Wickersham, 47, was found dead face-first in a birdbath behind Carlson and Carlson's Delicious Pastry Shop. Was this an accident, or a sweet, sweet murder mystery? The Obituary Writer intends to find out in his first, previously unreleased adventure.
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Created by Evan Gulock and Niko Gerentes.
Credits:
The Obituary Writer - Evan Gulock
Pastor Jeff/Aunt Agatha - Joshua Giordan
Townsfolk - Joshua Giordan, Annie Collick, Noah Baldwin, Chase Gehrlich, Joanne Cimarosti, Lauren Denby, Tad Deleonabreu, and Alex Klein.
Music: Nickleus, Gibson, Kevin Macleod, Steven O'Brien, Nicolas Gasparini
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-00
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2/25/2021 • 34 minutes, 7 seconds
Death by Dying Season 2 Teaser
A most woebegone funeral. But perhaps the dead don't stay dead... Season 2 is coming! Help us bring Season 2 to life: https://igg.me/at/deathbydyingpod
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2/3/2021 • 4 minutes, 25 seconds
Death by Dying Season 1 Trailer
A charming Obituary Writer. A grieving poet. A small, quirky town full of murderous farmers, phantom bicycles, and man-eating cats... Welcome to Crestfall. For more information, visit DeathbyDyingPod.com.
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10/6/2020 • 1 minute, 38 seconds
SCP Archives Crossover: The Case of the Phantom Bicycle
An agent from the SCP Foundation arrives in Crestfall to investigate a phantom bicycle infestation with the help of the one and only Wild Man. Check out SCP Archives wherever you find your podcasts!
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Credits:
SCP Archives Showrunner/Sound Designer - Pacific S. Obadiah
SCP Archives Producer - Tom Owen
Writer - Evan Gulock
Host - Jon Grilz
Agent Kithe - Atticus Jackson
Wild Man - Niko Gerentes
[REDACTED] - Nichole Goodnight
Phantom Bicycle - Pacific S. Obadiah
Music - Tom Rory Parsons
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/crossover-scp
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1/22/2020 • 20 minutes, 27 seconds
The Live Funeral at Chicago Podcast Festival 2018
Samuel Plunk was Crestfall's secret handyman. Now he is dead. A funeral has never felt so lively. Performed at the 2018 Chicago Podcast Festival.
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Credits:
Written by - Evan Gulock and Joshua Giordan
Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Leroy/Butcher/Chester - Niko Gerentes
Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
Alexander Thud/Eugene Portage - Noah Baldwin
"Johnny Left His Bootstraps in the Promised Land" performed by Noah Baldwin, Evan Gulock, Niko Gerentes, and Joshua Giordan
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/live-show-2018
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