It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor.
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Morbid examines the Lemp family of St. Louis, a wealthy brewing dynasty that experienced a cascade of tragic deaths throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries. The episode traces the family's rise to prominence through Adam Lemp's Western Brewery, one of America's most productive breweries, and the subsequent…
Worth it if you're interested in St. Louis history, the Lemp family's documented tragedies, or paranormal folklore tied to real events, but not if you expect rigorous investigation into supernatural claims.
Morbid hosts actor Matthew Lillard for a 1h 52m conversation centered on his career and current projects. The episode promises to cover his "incredible body of work" and upcoming Amazon Prime series Carrie, which is framed as a Stephen King adaptation featuring Lillard rejoining the "Flanaverse" (presumably Mike…
Worth it if you're a Matthew Lillard fan seeking behind-the-scenes entertainment industry chat and want to hear about his upcoming projects in a casual, humorous setting.
Morbid explores the fascinating historical case of William and Horatio Eddy, two brothers from Chittenden, Vermont, who became prominent figures in the American Spiritualism movement during the early-to-mid 1870s. The episode traces how these enterprising siblings capitalized on the era's widespread fascination with…
Worth it if you enjoy historical true crime, spiritualism history, or well-researched accounts of 19th-century fraud and cultural movements.
Morbid's 'Listener Tales 114: Back to School Tales' is a themed episode of the show's recurring listener submission segment. The episode centers on back-to-school-themed stories contributed by the podcast's audience, curated by Debra Lally. According to the description, these tales are designed to be both frightening…
Worth it if you're a regular Morbid listener who enjoys the community-focused listener tales format and want lighthearted, spooky back-to-school themed stories rather than serious true crime investigation.
This is a special bonus episode of Morbid's Book Club series featuring author Richard Chizmar discussing his upcoming release 'Killing the Boogeyman,' which blends memoir and horror. The episode is sponsored by Ashley (marked with #ashleypartner). Chizmar joins hosts Alaina Urquhart and Ash Kelley to discuss the…
Worth it if you're a dedicated Morbid listener who also enjoys author interviews and don't mind sponsored content promoting an upcoming book release.
Morbid's second part of the Anneliese Michel exorcism case examines one of history's most disturbing instances of supposed demonic possession that ended in death and criminal prosecution. The episode covers the tragic trajectory of Anneliese Michel, a German teenager who began experiencing seizures and hallucinations…
Worth it if you're interested in the intersection of medical misdiagnosis, religious belief, and criminal justice, or want a thorough examination of one of history's most infamous exorcism cases.
Morbid covers the tragic case of Anneliese Michel, a German teenager whose medical condition became a religious crisis. The episode traces how Anneliese's seizures and hallucinations, initially diagnosed by a doctor as temporal lobe epilepsy and depression in 1968, were reinterpreted by her family and the Catholic…
Worth it if you're interested in how medical conditions get misdiagnosed as supernatural phenomena, or want a documented case study of religious belief overriding medical intervention.
Morbid covers the 1913 murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan at the National Pencil Company in Atlanta, Georgia, and the subsequent conviction and lynching of Leo Frank, the factory superintendent. The episode details the discovery of Phagan's body in the factory basement—sexually assaulted and strangled with fabric from…
Worth it if you're interested in historical true crime cases that expose systemic prejudice, miscarriages of justice, and the dangers of mob mentality in early 20th-century America.
Morbid covers the June 2021 disappearance of Daniel Robinson, a 24-year-old geologist working in Arizona. The episode details Robinson's unexplained early departure from his job site on June 23, driving west into the desert—behavior described as out of character. When he failed to return, his disappearance was…
Worth it if you're interested in lesser-known missing persons cases with genuine investigative mystery and want to help amplify awareness of unsolved disappearances.
This is Part 2 of Morbid's coverage of the Kathleen Peterson case, focusing on the trial and conviction of her husband Michael Peterson. The episode covers the national attention the case attracted, particularly after details emerged about Peterson's affairs with men and the discovery that his friend Elizabeth Ratliff…
Worth it if you're following the Peterson case saga or enjoy mainstream true crime narratives with strong documentary source material.
Morbid's episode on Kathleen Peterson covers the December 2001 death that initially appeared to be an accidental fall down the stairs but became a high-profile murder case. The show notes indicate the episode traces how suspicion shifted to Kathleen's husband Michael Peterson after the medical examiner determined her…
Worth it if you're unfamiliar with the Kathleen Peterson case or want a podcast deep-dive before or after watching "The Staircase" documentary.
