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The funeral science podcast is a podcast about funeral science.

Ben Schmidt


    • Feb 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Foolish Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 22:07


    On this episode of the Funeral Science Podcast, a funeral scientist discusses the foolish nature of formaldehyde and methylene blue. The something good that's happening is theContinuing Vision mentorship program.  Email Me!Funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com  Follow The Funeral Science Podcast on Facebook  Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr References:Foolish Nature of Formaldehyde Blog Methylene BlueAutopsy resultsBlue Bottle ExperimentMeta analysis of MB and Alzheimer'sStudies on the anti-microbial properties of MB

    October Case Report- Seth Brundle and a Treat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 9:38


    In this episode, a funeral scientist does case analysis for the BrundleFly and hopes for the world's oldest cheese to hit your trick or treat bags. The Funeral Science Podcast on pH The world's oldest cheese NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independent creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offering to do it for free! I will be somewhat discerning about what I promote but if you'd like to pitch it to me, email me at ⁠⁠⁠funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr   Follow on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast   Check out my other podcast, The Funeralcast, wherever you get your podcasts 

    Cold Temperatures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 12:38


    In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the effects of cold temperatures on tissue after death and answers listener Nora's question about the Canary Girls of World War 1.   Wales Museum History of the Canary Girls   Episode on Otzi   Episode on Lenin   NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independent creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offering to do it for free! I will be somewhat discerning about what I promote but if you'd like to pitch it to me, email me at ⁠⁠funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr   Follow on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast   Check out my other podcast, The Funeralcast, wherever you get your podcasts 

    October Case Reports- Zombies and E.T.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 9:22


    In this episode, a funeral scientist looks at embalming zombies and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial. NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independant creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offering to do it for free! I will be somewhat discerning about what I promote but if you'd like to pitch it to me, email me at ⁠funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com⁠. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr Follow on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Check out my other podcast, The Funeralcast, wherever you get your podcasts

    "Slow and Low"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 12:59


    In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the physics of embalming and a doctor who is rehydrating dead bodies in Mexico. NEW!!!! I want to promote what you do. If you are an independant creator of something and would like a little bit more exposure, I am offering to do it for free! I will be somewhat discerning about what I promote but if you'd like to pitch it to me, email me at funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com. Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr Follow on Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Check out my other podcast, The Funeralcast, wherever you get your podcasts BBC article about Dr. Cardenas New York Times Article about Dr. Cardenas

    Incorruptible?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 13:36


    A funeral scientists discusses Sister Wilhelmina, bodies in resin, and the Indiana Funeral Education Foundation. Follow me @mortraqr on Instagram Like the Funeral Science Podcast on Facebook Email thefuneralsciencepodcast@gmail.com Who was Sister Wilhelmina? A miracle in Missouri? What is incorruptibility? Gower climate and weather Water absorption and wood Fungal succession during mammalian cadaver decomposition and potential forensic implications Snopes article about the resin photos Indiana Funeral Education Foundation

    October Case Reports- Frankenstein's Monster and Gremlins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 12:54


    A funeral scientist creates some Halloween content for the listeners.

    Creutzfeldt-Jakob's Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 17:46


    In this episode a funeral scientist discusses Creutzfeld-Jacob's Disease, clots embalmers claim are from the Covid-19 vaccine, and Funeral Face-Off Trivia Funeral Face-Off Trivia Sign-Up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe26zIXF6H4OuvYzwdH1ybQQqNmaq_JeWGkLn0rxryckux30A/viewform?usp=sf_link Interview with Meghan Lewis: Autopsy Coordinator, Natl Prion Disease & Pathology Surveillance Center Dodge SDS for BRIOHOCL https://shop.dodgeco.com/content/files/SDS/BrioHOCLPrPMSDSV2.pdf Press release for BRIOHOCL https://azfcca.org/biotech-inc-announces-distribution-agreement-dodge-tackle-deadly-prions/ Johns Hopkins on prion diseases https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/prion-diseases Harvard on protein folding https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2010/issue65/ WHO guidelines for funeral professionals https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/66707/WHO_CDS_CSR_APH_2000.3.pdf CDC Guidelines for funeral professionals https://www.cdc.gov/prions/cjd/funeral-directors.html#:~:text=CJD%20patients%20who%20have Fact check on clots found by embalmers https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2022/theres-no-scientific-evidence-that-vaccines-are-responsible-for-strange-blood-clots-observed-by-embalmers/ https://healthfeedback.org/claimreview/mike-adams-flawed-analysis-clot-embalmer-richard-hirschman-doesnt-demonstrate-link-between-blood-clots-and-covid-19-vaccines-epoch-times/ Mayo Clinic and clots https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/blood-clots/basics/causes/sym-20050850

    Fossils

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 8:14


    In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses fossils and interviews his local paleontologist. Dinosaur Mummy https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mummified-armored-dinosaur-makes-its-debut-1-180963311/ Goatelope https://allthatsinteresting.com/goatelope-mummy

    DABDA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 13:06


    In this episode, a funeral scientist examines the validity of the five stages of grief, answer a lister question about the Dyson Purifier Hot and Cold Formaldehyde Purifying Fan, and the Mike James Endowment  Criticism of DABDA  The Dyson Hot and Cold Air Purifier  Engadget article about formaldehyde filters  ATSDR Formaldehyde in your home  Mike James Endowment (when donating, be sure to note this specifically when prompted) 

    Maggots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 10:55


    A funeral scientist discusses maggots, how to become an OSHA inspector, the Indiana Educational Foundation's scholarship opportunities. Links: Maggot Debridement Therapy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2771513/ Forensic Entomology https://www.sfu.ca/~ganderso/forensicentomology.htm#:~:text=Maggots%20are%20larvae%20or%20immature,corpse%20very%20soon%20after%20death.&text=The%20larva%20then%20loosens%20itself,outer%20skin%2C%20but%20remains%20inside. Indiana Funeral Education Foundation https://www.indiana-fda.org/education-foundation-scholarships OSHA search tool https://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/industry.html SIC-7261 NAIC- 812210 Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page.

    Ötzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 12:28


    A funeral scientist talks about the Copper Age Iceman, distinguishes between ligature, thread, and suture. There is also suggestions for holiday donations. Here are the links to those charities; Indiana Funeral Education Foundation https://www.indiana-fda.org/the-indiana-funeral-education-foundation Worsham Organization for Research, Learning, and Development https://www.funeralworld.org/donate/ Funeral Boss Non-Profit https://funeralbossinc.com/pages/funeral-boss-non-profit-foundation Hi Precious Scholarship https://www.nxtgenmortuarysupport.com/scholarship/ Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Bonus Episode- The Pale Blue Dot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 6:10


    Happy Birthday, Carl Sagan!  Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page.

    October Case Report- The Gill-Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 12:37


    In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the death and embalming of the Gill-Man as well as interviews a very local Halloween expert.  Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    October Case Report- Sam Quint

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 9:22


    In this episode, a funeral scientist looks at the case of Same Quint and what a zombie apocalypse looks like.  Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page. References:  Leicester University Study  https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/press/press-releases/2017/january/zombie-apocalypse-would-wipe-out-humankind-in-just-100-days-students-calculate CDC Zombie Preparedness  https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/zombie/index.htm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    October Case Report- Cujo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 9:22


    In the second October Case Report, a funeral scientist examines what happens when someone gets rabies and talks about skeletons. Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    October Case Report- Gilbert Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 10:45


    In the first October Case Report, a funeral scientist examines the death of Gilbert Kane from the 1979 movie Alien. Want a free copy of Creating Natural Form: Restorative Art Theory and Application? Listen to the "something good that's happening" portion of the episode for a contest where you can win one! Follow me on Instagram @mortraqr, email questions to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com, and like our Facebook page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Bonus episode- School is Cool

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 3:36


    A funeral scientist is joined by a co-host for the first time as they read the book School is Cool by Sabrina Moyle. The music that accompanies the episode is entitled “Your Weird Co-Host” and was chosen by the co-host. Follow the Funeral Science Podcast page on Facebook or on Instagram @mortraqr. If you have a question, email it to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com

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    Confirmation Bias

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 16:41


    In this episode, a funeral scientist talks about the logical fallacy of confirmation bias and offers his advice for people who are looking to get into funeral service or are new to it. Here are the Instagram user names of people who will help people getting into funeral service or who are new to the business; @mod_mortician @amek_graphics @nbeexamprep @champagnefuneral @nbereviewcoach @mdvmarketing @ashlicakes @gabeschauf @annalirubio @emotional_werewolf @donfrigid @funeralbossinc @pinkhearsesociety @coldhandshosts @inmemoriamservices @funeralhistory @undertakingpc @kari_the_mortician @transdeathcare @jas_the_mortician @thegravewoman @shawnaroda Contact The Funeral Science Podcast Instagram @mortraqr Facebook The Funeral Science Podcast Email funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Bal'zamirovaniye Lenina (Embalming Lenin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 22:15


    In this episode, a funeral scientist recounts the embalming of Communist dictator Vladimir Lenin. This is a longer episode, so the listener questions and the good thing that's happening are omitted.  Links:  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/09/lenin-lab-team-keeping-first-soviet-leader-embalmed-moscow https://www.amazon.com/Lenins-Embalmers-Ilya-Zbarsky/dp/1860465153 Do you have a question for me? You can email me at funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com with the subject line "podcast question." Are you or someone you know doing something that promotes education, equality, or otherwise raises awareness about an issue in funeral service, please send me information about it to funeralsciencepodcast@gmail.com with the subject line "A good thing is happening!" You can also follow me on social media. I am @mortraqr on Instagram and there is a The Funeral Science Podcast Facebook page. If you like this podcast, then please rate and review wherever you are listening from.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Decomposition Part 4- pH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 12:20


    In this episode a funeral scientist discussed pH and postmortem chemistry, answers a question about their personal experience, and @transdeathcare is something good that's happening. Do you have a question you'd like to have answered or something good that's happening? Email me at ben@mortraqr.com Important links http://www.tuesdayeveningpublications.com/ @transdeathcare on Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Tsantsas (Shrunken Heads)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 10:24


    In this episode, a funeral scientist talks about tsantsas, answers a question about rigor mortis and the jaw, and the Funeral Boss Foundation is something good that's happening. Important links: https://funeralbossinc.com/pages/funeral-boss-non-profit-foundation https://den.mercer.edu/mercer-researchers-author-study-on-repatriation-of-ceremonial-shrunken-head-to-ecuador/ https://sciencenotes.org/how-shrunken-heads-are-made/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Decomposition Part 3- Organisms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 12:02


    In this episode, a funeral scientist talks about organisms in decomposition, what's left of cremated remains and what to do with them, and June is Pride Month.  Important Links  https://www.cremationassociation.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Personal Astonishment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 7:56


    A funeral scientist discusses the logical fallacy of "personal astonishment," where drainage from embalming goes, and free anatomy decks from Artomedics.  Important links  https://artomedics.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Decomposition Part 2 - Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 11:12


    In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses water and decomposition, answers a listener's question about embalming chemicals, and discusses April as Donate Life Month. Important links  www.donatelife.net  www.undertakingthepodcast.com Episodes about the importance of donating life and funeral directors; 201, 234, 236, 238, 240 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Cryonics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 22:14


    A funeral scientist discusses cryopreservation, answers the listener question about organs being removed during embalming, and the Hi Precious Scholarship.  Important Links  Hi Precious Scholarship- https://www.nxtgenmortuarysupport.com/scholarship/ Alcor- https://www.alcor.org/ Cryonics Institute- https://www.cryonics.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Decomposition Part 1- The Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 10:08


    In this episode, a funeral scientist discusses the basics of decomposition. He also answers the listener question "what is the most difficult restoration?" and shares a personal story about himself. Finally, the announcement of the Worsham Online Research and Development (WORLD) is a good thing that is happening.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Appeal to Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 11:32


    A funeral scientist discusses the appeal to authority logical fallacy, how do we keep bodies positioned and the Indiana Funeral Directors Association Scholarship. Link to the scholarship https://www.infda.org/assets/Education/Scholarship/2021%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2wML9HhIdVkGyzy8hrZL3dqqJTDJkqXw6GbGf92bjb0Qj_LfiJsRs9RKc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Funeral Scientists

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 12:42


    The funeral scientist for today discusses what mortuary science and funeral science are, can bodies sit up by themselves, and the @morticians_that_sign Instagram page.  Do you have a question for me to answer? Send your questions to ben@mortraqr.com with the subject line “podcast question” Are you or someone you know doing something that promotes education, equality, or otherwise raises awareness about an issue in funeral service? Please send me information about it to ben@mortraqr.com with the subject line “A good thing is happening!” Follow me @mortraqr on Instagram for more information on funeral science. 

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