Dead Men Do Tell Tales is a bimonthly podcast produced by two pathology residents interested in becoming forensic pathologists, Drs. Jordan Taylor (JET) and Nicole Croom (Nic). Forensic pathology is a medical subspecialty that focuses on determining the cause, manner, and mechanism of death. Forensi…
Jordan Taylor and Nicole Croom
Join JET and Nic as they end their foray into guns with an episode all about gunshot wounds. Stay safe out there everyone!Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
JET and Nic continue their foray into guns with a step-by-step guide to performing a (multiple) gunshot wound autopsy.Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
JET and Nic begin their foray into guns with an intro episode about history, epidemiology, and gun anatomy 101! Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
In their annual holiday spectacular, JET and Nic discuss the differential deathignosis for the man, the myth, the legend: Santa Claus!Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @tthedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
Welcome back! DMDTT decided to head to the movies for our return Halloween episode! Thanks for holding out for us and we hope you enjoy!Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @tthedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
Folx, we've made it another year (surviving COVID, the end of residency, and the beginning of fellowship along the way)! So enjoy a few short tales of dumb ways people have died over the ages - from the time of Charles the Bad to modern-day "doing it for the 'gram"!Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @tthedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
You always hear about fingers getting blown off, but how many deaths happen on and around July 4th? Spoiler - alcohol is often involved! Listen in to learn more and hear a fascinating July 4th tale!
JET and Nic are heading to Seattle to start fellowship and decided to record a pre-move primer on the city and surrounding county. We discuss everything from history and death statistics to the science behind the numerous feet that have washed ashore from the Salish Sea.Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @tthedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
Join JET and Nic as they work their way through a few more important parts of forensic pathology for the anatomic pathology boards! Again, shout out to Dr. Jay Lefkowitch, for his Anatomic Pathology Board Review which we use as a foundation for this review. We cover the second half of the forensic pathology chapter here as well as some post-mortem chemistry!Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @tthedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
Misery loves company, so join JET and Nic as they use the pod as an excuse to recap a potpourri of fun (and board relevant) forensics facts! Huge shoutout to Dr. Jay Lefkowitch, whose Anatomic Pathology Board Review we use as the foundation for this review. This episode covers the learning issues from questions 1-26 of the forensic pathology section. Tune in next episode for the salient points for questions 27-50. Follow us on: - Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
JET and Nic will be putting out fewer episodes over the next couple of months so they can focus on board studying. Thank you for your patience!Follow us on: - Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
It's the perfect time of year to go skiing right? Take a listen first to learn all about various winter sports deaths. Hint - wear a helmet and don't be dumb! And are you wondering what snurfing is? Listen in to find out!Follow us on: - Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
JET and Nic discuss the history, epidemiology, and mechanism of death by electrocution! Special stories include the jolting creation of the electric chair and an unsolved mystery involving homicide by amperage. Follow us on: - Twitter @deadmendo - Instagram @thedeadtelltales - Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales Podcast Contact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.com Opening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
We all know 2020 was the worst, but how bad was it for the mortality rate, what were the leading causes of death, and who died in 2020 again? Listen in for a summary of the deaths that happened in 2020. At least it's behind us now!
JET and Nic discuss the truths, myths, and hypotheses about death spikes around the holidays. WARNING: Suicide is discussed during this episode! If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please get help from health care professionals near you or by calling the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Don't end up on the autopsy table before your time!Follow us on: - Twitter @deadmendo - Instagram @thedeadtelltales - Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales Podcast Contact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.com Opening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
Join JET and Nic as we discuss motor vehicle collisions, from why they happen to what happens after, and, of course, how you die from them. Long story short, please don't drink (or text) and drive!
Join JET and Nic as they explore the ways you can eat yourself to death. Do you know how much your stomach can hold?
In honor of Veterans Day, JET and Nic discuss the lives (and deaths) of US military veterans; including special interviews with our fathers. Thank you for your service!WARNING: Suicide is discussed during the episode. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please get help from health care professionals near you or by calling the Suicide Prevention Lifeline/Veterans Crisis Line (Press 1) at 1-800-273-8255. Don't end up on the autopsy table before your time!Follow us on: - Twitter @deadmendo - Instagram @thedeadtelltales - Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales Podcast Contact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.com Opening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
JET and Nic dive into some of the goriest Halloween decorations - actual dead bodies! Follow along as we talk about some real-life cases of mistaken dead body identity. WARNING: Suicide is discussed during the episode. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal ideation, please get help from health care professionals near you or by calling the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Don't end up on the autopsy table before your time!Follow us on: - Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
JET and Nic walk listeners through the journey to becoming a forensic pathologist, from high school to fellowship and all the trials and tribulations between.Follow us on: - Twitter @deadmendo - Instagram @thedeadtelltales - Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales Podcast Contact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.com Opening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
Join JET and Nic as we go limb by limb through dismemberment, from some interesting history to the forensic pathologist's role in the investigation to a couple of crazy stories!Follow us on: - Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
Since most people are bound to their current location by the global pandemic, JET and Nic have decided to take a whirlwind tour around the world by comparing the medicolegal death investigation systems of different countries. Follow us on: - Twitter @deadmendo - Instagram @thedeadtelltales - Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales Podcast Contact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.com Opening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
Join JET and Nic as they discuss the wild and grizzly world of medicolegal death investigation and some of the unique challenges the field faces.
JET and Nic join a stellar line-up of pathology/science podcasters in a megapod crossover! We discuss the ups and downs of podcasting whilst getting to know each other on a deeper level #PathologyPunsPodcasts featured in this episode:Deeper Levels hosted by Dr. Natalie BanetScopeMD hosted by Dr. Lori RyanThe PathPod hosted by Drs. Sara Jiang, Christina and Michael Arnold, and Kamran MirzaComputationally Yours hosted by Arshi Arora and Dr. Sabah KadriPeople of Pathology Podcast hosted by PA Dennis StrenkDead Men Do Tell Tales hosted by yours truly, JET and NicFollow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
JET and Nic discuss the epidemiology of homelessness and the role of ME/Cs in investigating and preventing death in this unique population.Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
Listen in as JET and Nic discuss child death review boards and how medical examiners help prevent future deaths in children!Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
JET and Nic watch The Autopsy of Jane Doe and comment on the legitimacy of the forensic pathology side of things - and enjoy the supernatural side as well!Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
JET and Nic are going to discuss The Autopsy of Jane Doe next episode! Make sure you give it a watch before listening!Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
JET and Nic discuss in-custody death with an in-depth analysis of the controversies surrounding George Floyd's autopsy report. Follow us on:- Twitter @deadmendo- Instagram @thedeadtelltales- Facebook @ Dead Men Do Tell Tales PodcastContact us through our website or send an email directly to thedeadtelltales@gmail.comOpening theme music: "Introducing the Pre-roll" by Lee Rosevere
JET and Nic are joined by forensic anthropologist Dr. Janna Andronowski! She provides an overview of the field and goes into detail about her research.
Guys, we made it a whole year! Enjoy a few short tales of dumb ways people have died over the ages - from the time of the Vikings to modern-day "doing it for the 'gram"!
Join JET and Nic as they wander through the garden of poisonous plants and learn about some deadly outcomes.
JET and Nic discuss intimate partner violence. Important resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or, if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522 or HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
Join JET and Nic, who introduce Michael Multan, a pathology resident from Canada, as they discuss sudden infant death syndrome. WARNING: infant death is discussed in this episode.
JET and Nic jump on board the novel Coronavirus 2019/SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 train and discuss how the virus is impacting the workflow and caseload of medicolegal offices throughout the US.
In the final part of our Captain Planet-themed series, JET and Nic discuss the ways that the heart can kill you all by itself (excluding all the things you can do to harm your heart). Sometimes the heart just doesn't want to keep stayin' alive.
In part four of their Elements Series, JET and Nic discuss how water (or the lack thereof) becomes cause of death.
In part three of their Elements Series, JET and Nic discuss how wind via tropical cyclones, tornadoes, and more becomes cause of death.
In part two of their Elements Series, JET and Nic discuss the ways in which fire and volcanic eruptions become cause of death.
In part one of their Elements Series, JET and Nic discuss the ways in which all things dirt, dust, rubble, and rock become cause of death.
JET and Nic discuss alcohol use disorder, including the deadly outcomes, while sipping a couple of hot toddies!
In this holiday themed episode, JET and Nic discuss a Santa-related urban legend and tell tales of murderous St. Nicks.
JET and Nic discuss sharp force injuries in forensic pathology. WARNING: Suicide is discussed throughout the episode. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal ideation, please get help from health care professionals near you or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Don't end up on an autopsy table before your time!
Just in time for Turkey Day, JET and Nic cover the epidemiology of animal attacks and the role of the forensic pathologist in fatal animal encounters.
JET and Nic discuss mass casualty incidents, the forensic pathologist's role, and the systems set up to approach them.
Special Halloween Edition: JET and Nic discuss all things witchy and how sorcery is tied to forensics.
JET and Nic discuss temperature-related illness and death.
JET and Nic describe the myriad ways and types of injuries your noggin can sustain. Bonus: the illustrative stories for this week feature cases they were involved in.
JET and Nic briefly discuss asphyxia in general before diving into the ins and outs of strangulation including two stories from recent pop culture. WARNING: Suicide is discussed throughout the episode. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal ideation, please get help from health care professionals near you or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Don't end up on an autopsy table before your time!
JET and Nic discuss the history of the American opioid epidemic, its impact on public health and forensic pathology, and things to look out for in suspected cases of opioid overdose.
JET and Nic discuss the role of death investigation in public health. First, they go over a general overview of public health before diving into the myriad ways death investigators use what they learn from the dead to help the living.