It's been almost 10 years since we stopped dying. Let's talk about that. I interview people with unique relationships to immortality, attempting to answer the question of the decade: Does life still have meaning if it never ends?
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Marketing the Mortiferum (with Geraldine Locke) (00:33:24)
Send us a text Geraldine Locke is chapter president of the Mortiferum compound in Lewis, VT. Having been close with the original founder, Nils Engstrom, since the beginning, she now acts as a representative for this fast growing religion. For those still uninitiated, Geraldine has a very specific message to impart. We talk about ritualistic sacrifice, the allure of the Mortiferum community, and spiritual wisdom. Follow us on Instagram @deathlesspod And one more thing... How's your immortalit...
Guardian Angel Chip / Lil Aggy G (with Hannah Altenbach) (00:15:38)
Send us a text Welcome to this mini episode of Deathless where we break down the latest headlines in the news about immortality. To help me, Pulitzer winning journalist from The Times... Hannah Altenbach. Main Story: Guardian Angel Chip Subdermal geotracking microchips may be the new norm. At least for those with super dangerous jobs... or who like to travel to remote places... or who occasionally get on a plane. On the Lighter Side: Lil Aggy G The newest voice in hip hop is a golde...
Urbanization in the New Generation (with Sarah Sieloff) (00:40:50)
Send us a text Sarah Sieloff is an urban planner who writes about how immortality has changed the fabric of society. She's worked on infrastructure projects all around the globe. From Washington to Rwanda; from desks to ditches; she's got insider knowledge on what makes or breaks a community. We talk about abandoned shopping malls, the revitalization of rural areas, and Vanuatan boar tusks. Click below to subscribe to Sarah's newsletter, The Sapiens Project. https://thesapiensproject.su...
Send us a text Welcome to this mini episode of Deathless where we break down the latest headlines in the news about immortality. To help me, Pulitzer winning journalist from The Times... Hannah Altenbach. Main Story: Lobotomy 2.0 At the latest FICUS (Foundation for Immortal Conversations and Studies) symposium, Dr. Tobias Pederson presented models for a potential new death alternative... based on the defunct practice of lobotomy. On the Lighter Side: Cemetourism Funeral related business a...
The Aquarist (with Det. Linda Moriarty, PCD) (00:21:38)
Send us a text Detective Linda Moriarty is a senior officer with the NYC Paramortal Crimes Division. For the last year she's been investigating a serial kidnapper called "The Aquarist". This individual has abducted at least three victims so far, putting them in large tanks where they are kept in a sustained state of drowning. If you have any information regarding The Aquarist, please call 1-800-555-TIPS (***Linda Moriarty is portrayed by Allison Siko) Follow us on Instagram @deathlessp...
Silver Sweep / Final Franchise (with Hannah Altenbach) (00:10:56)
Send us a text Welcome to this mini episode of Deathless where we break down the latest headlines in the news about immortality. To help me, Pulitzer winning journalist from The Times... Hannah Altenbach. Main Story: Silver Sweep The proposed CARE Act is a major bill that could forever change the United States' immigration policy, especially as it pertains to care workers, health aides, and nurses. On the Lighter Side: Final Franchise That's a wrap on the beloved "Final Destination" serie...
Send us a text Francis Christopoulos, AKA Shock Jock, is a YouTuber who produces extreme challenges for a chance to win big prizes. The only catch is... most of his games involve electrocution. And the higher the voltage, the bigger the pot. We talk about Chilean earthquakes, electric fight club, and moray eels. (***Shock Jock is portrayed by Joey Gambetta) Follow us on Instagram @deathlesspod And one more thing... How's your immortality going?
Acai Man / Immortal Jelly (with Hannah Altenbach) (00:09:45)
Send us a text Welcome to this mini episode of Deathless where we break down the latest headlines in the news about immortality. To help me, Pulitzer winning journalist from The Times... Hannah Altenbach. On the Lighter Side: Immortal Jelly Discover why a jellyfish is suddenly everyone's favorite little league mascot. Main Story: Acai Man An Awa man was discovered in the jungles of South America with a very peculiar affliction. (***Hannah Altenbach is portrayed by Becca Schneider) Follow us o...
Flipping the Script (00:30:29)
Send us a text While Rowan is cooperating with the FBI after last season's explosive finale, Hannah Altenbach takes the reins. We hear from several former guests on their newest projects, catch up on current events, and give a taste of what you can expect from Season 3 of Deathless. (***Hannah Altenbach is portrayed by Becca Schneider, Garret Iverson is portrayed by Matthew LaBanca, Ari Westin is portrayed by Lacy J. Dunn, Charlie Dugan is portrayed by Jonathan Gregg, Chase Faulkner is portra...
The Thaw (with W1ghtH@) (00:22:44)
Send us a textW1ghtH@ is a member of the vigilante hacker group: The Thaw. After assuming a fake identity, he spent two years cryogenically frozen in a Permadorm holding facility. Several months ago, The Thaw staged a cyber attack to rescue him. He has a very specific - and troubling - message to impart about cryostasis.(***W1ghtH@ is portrayed by Gregory Perri)Follow us on Instagram @deathlesspodAnd one more thing... How's your immortality going?
Send us a text Welcome to this mini episode of Deathless where we break down the latest headlines in the news about immortality. To help me, Pulitzer winning journalist from The Times... Hannah Altenbach. Main Story: Deadly Dinner The newest craze in culinary tourism. Emphasis on "craze". On the Lighter Side: Donor Discount Permadorm announces their latest program to make cryogenic stasis more affordable. But it will cost you in other ways. (***Hannah Altenbach is portrayed by Becc...
Touching the Bridge (with Minnie Rohne) (00:40:46)
Send us a text Minnie Rohne is a psychic medium who is bridging the decade long gap between the living and the dead. Her clients range from everyday people to public figures; including the infamous founder of The Mortiferum. We talk about spiritual readings, simulation bros, and... possibly my late father? (***Minnie Rohne is portrayed by Jenson Smith, @readingswithjenson . Jenson truly is a psychic medium. To learn more about her and how to schedule a reading, visit readingswithjenson.com ...
Send us a text Welcome to this mini episode of Deathless where we break down the latest headlines in the news about immortality. To help me, Pulitzer winning journalist from The Times... Hannah Altenbach. Main Story: Apoptosis Geneticists are exploring a new gene therapy that would program human cells to die all at once. In effect: a death virus. On the Lighter Side: Norah's Ark The latest death alternative is a closed-loop cruise line designed specifically for the super elderly. Bo...
Black Hole Boogie (with Dr. Cliff Heideker) (00:32:20)
Send us a textDr. Cliff Heideker is an astrophysicist at LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) who studies anomalies from space. He's here to answer once and for all the question that's been burning up the internet: Was The Event caused by two black holes merging into one?We talk about rogue waves, neutron stars, and DragonCon.(***Cliff Heideker is portrayed by Seth Roffe)Follow us on Instagram @deathlesspodAnd one more thing... How's your immortality going?
Blood & Rudd (with Hannah Altenbach) (00:11:25)
Send us a text Welcome to this mini episode of Deathless where we break down the latest headlines in the news about immortality. To help me, Pulitzer winning journalist from The Times... Hannah Altenbach. Main Story: Blood Donation Bi-monthly blood donations for paramortal hospitals are now a tax write-off. Download the app to start saving. On the Lighter Side: Who Murdered Paul Rudd? A new unscripted comedy podcast about the murder of adorkable Hollywood icon, Paul Rudd. Hosted by Paul R...
Raving on Chladni Plates (with EKG) (00:30:45)
Send us a textEKG is a sonic experimentalist who remixes The Event to create transcendent techno raves. He even treated your host to a unique experience involving a bathtub on a bed of speakers. It was as trippy as it sounds, but oddly healing.We talk about Chladni plates, the possibility of sound unlocking immortality, and dentistry.(***EKG is portrayed by Nick Carrillo)Follow us on Instagram @deathlesspodAnd one more thing... How's your immortality going?
The Lost (00:10:55)
Send us a textFor Jonah.CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive and disturbing content. Listen with care. Follow us on Instagram @deathlesspodAnd one more thing... How's your immortality going?
Brain Trees (with Sophie Scott, CBE) (00:29:58)
Send us a textProfessor Sophie Scott is a neuroscientist and Wellcome Trust Senior Fellow at University College London (UCL). Her research investigates the cognitive neuroscience of voices, speech and laughter.We talk about the medical benefits of laughter, tree-like connectors in the brain, and how best to rewire our most complex organ for an immortal world. (***Sophie Scott, CBE FMedSci FBA)Follow us on Instagram @deathlesspodAnd one more thing... How's your immortality going?
Send us a text Welcome to this mini episode of Deathless where we break down the latest headlines in the news about immortality. To help me, Pulitzer winning journalist from The Times... Hannah Altenbach. Main Story: Rhizotomy Cluster The World Health Organization just approved an experimental but promising surgery that kills the pain response throughout the entire body. On the Lighter Side: Boomer Babies During The Event (which lasted 8.3 seconds), at least 13 children were born. And gu...
Eating Insects (with Chef Ari Westin) (00:48:46)
Send us a text Ari Westin is the head chef at Chrysalis, a Michelin star restaurant in Chelsea that combines fine dining with eating bugs. She is also the face of HOPPER, one of this podcast's sponsors. Ari helps me cook a delicious dinner of cricket tacos. We talk about turning a cicada infestation into a business, buggy meal kits, and an exciting new cooking show. (***Ari Westin is portrayed by Lacy Dunn) Follow us on Instagram @deathlesspod And one more thing... How's your immorta...
Oxy Party / My Old Man (with Hannah Altenbach) (00:08:43)
Send us a text Welcome to this mini episode of Deathless where we break down the latest headlines in the news about immortality. To help me, Pulitzer winning journalist from The Times... Hannah Altenbach. Main Story: Oxy Party The United States may no longer be a two party system. The Adaptavist Party is quickly growing in support, but we take a deeper look into where they get their funding. On the Lighter Side: My Old Man Congratulations to Karim Iqbal, who just had his first child... a...
Puppetry in Perpetuity (with Danny Watanabe) (00:36:48)
Send us a text Danny Watanabe is the creator of "The Wowzers", an Emmy winning show that uses puppets to teach children about immortality. He's been called the Fred Rogers of the deathless era. We talk about weight/breath/gaze, what goes into creating a puppet, and Great Grampa Okra's bootcamp. (***Danny Watanabe is portrayed by Kennedy Kanagawa) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/when-my-ukulele-plays License code: 8ED5XUIEH0ACX51M Follow us on Instag...
Send us a text Welcome to this mini episode of Deathless where we break down the latest headlines in the news about immortality. To help me, Pulitzer winning journalist from The Times... Hannah Altenbach. Main Story: Sentinelese In the Bay of Bengal, a tribe of uncontacted peoples have made their own traditions and practices in the face of deathlessness. On the Lighter Side: Orbus The latest sport out of Denmark, quickly supplanting football as an American pastime. And so much fun to say...
Under the Influence (with Cambria Wallis) (00:49:29)
Send us a text Cambria Wallis is an influencer who promotes party/drug culture on her enormous platform. When asked in a magazine interview how she felt for being famous for 9 public overdoses, she responded "Ask me again after 10." But despite the glamor and reckless behavior, there's more to this internet mogul than meets the eye. We talk about her (many) brand collabs, an unconventional kind of business school, and the indy rock band 'Shiver Creek'. (***Cambria Wallis is portrayed by All...
F.I.C.A.S. / Life Sentence (with Hannah Altenbach) (00:12:15)
Send us a text Welcome to the first mini episode of Deathless, Season 2, where we break down the latest headlines in the news about immortality. To help me, Pulitzer winning journalist from The Times... Hannah Altenbach. Since Last Time: F.I.C.A.S. After attending their 3rd annual conference, we were invited to partner with F.I.C.A.S. (Foundation for Immortal Conversations And Studies). We're back, baby! Main Story: Life Sentence Hannah Altenbach, always the busy bee, wrote a best sellin...
