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Rating
4.8from
This podcast has
26 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Evening Post ProductionsExplicit
No
Date created
2018/10/01
Latest episode
2026/04/27
Average duration
34 min.
Release period
198 days
Description
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. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod
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Obituary 09: Kai Died
2026/04/27
Kai Nocturne, 43, died the way they had lived: skydiving with dolphins on some exceptional hallucinogens.
**Content Warning: Impalement
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Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes
Associate Producers – Luis Resto, Samariel Koster, Robert Gulock, Jordan Percle, Angel Acevedo, Merijn Hardeman
Sensitivity Reader – Fern Fernald
Voice Actors:
Obituary Writer / Panicked Bread Factory Worker – Evan Gulock
Oldest Man in Crestfall / Butcher / Chester the Goat / Friendly Cult Member / The Cosmic Spud – Niko Gerentes
Flamethrower Girl Scout – BriElle Achterhof
Jimmy Hawkins, Private Investigator – Ryan Goldsher
Kai Nocturne – T.H. Ponders
Linda Romper – Nina Butterly
Pastor Jane – Simran Bal
Cult Leader – Kristi Boulton
Additional Voices Provided by The DePaul BFA 4 Class of 2023
Re-Recording Mixer – Beau Milkis
Recording Engineers – Niko Gerentes, BriElle Achterhoff, David Langley, and Logan Reeves.
Music – Doug Maxwell, Scott Buckley, Steven O’Brien, Christopher J. Cozzi, Niko Gerentes, Tyops, Migfus20, Kevin MacLeod, Nicolas Gasparini, Dan Lebowitz
“I Wanna Wear Your Skin, Baby” by The Bally-Go-Backward Boys:
Arranged & Produced – Alex Brinkley, Niko Gerentes, Evan Gulock
Singer – Niko Gerentes
Lyrics – Evan Gulock
Trumpet – Michael Van Bodegom-Smith
Clarinet – Adam Dib
A Very Special Thanks to Our Featured Patrons: Megan Houghton, Isabelle Joe, and Bobbie Parker. And four wittle boops on the nose to Bri, Henry, Kate, and Gav Farmer for their contributions to the look of the man-eating cats.
Our eternal gratitude to Matthew Cunningham and George Zarr.
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Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-09
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Obituary 08: Boundaby Died
2025/10/27
The bell tolled for Boundaby Dunfort, 26, and then the bell crushed Boundaby Dunfort, 26.
**Content Warning: Gore, Depiction of someone being crushed to death, Depiction of someone standing on a high-up ledge.
Support the Show and access bonus content, bloopers, & more: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod
Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes
Associate Producers – Luis Resto, Samariel Koster, Robert Gulock, Jordan Percle, Angel Acevedo, Merijn Hardeman
Credits:
Pastor Jane – Simran Bal
Leroy/Butcher/Chester – Niko Gerentes
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven – Evan Gulock
Boundaby Dunfort – Gordon Johnson
Mia Jasper – Iridian Fierro
Walter Grimsly – Donovan Mullings
Angel of Death – Lauren Denby
Susan Collick – Whitney Dottery
Sharron from Sharron’s Shoe Emporium – Samariel Koster
Chandler Brown – Calvin Brown
Geraldine Portidge – Finlay Stevenson
Jonathan Jackson – Alexander Stepanek
Additional Voices Provided by The DePaul BFA 4 Class of 2023
Re-Recording Mixer – Beau Milkis
Additional recording by studio engineers Dave Langley and Logan Reeves at The Foxhole Chicago
Music – Niko Gerentes, Savfk, Steven O’Brien, Audionautix, Tyops, Hayden Folker, Scott Buckley, Doug Maxwell, Heidi Harris
“Two Lovebirds” by the Bally-Go-Backward Boys – Arranged and performed by Noah Baldwin and Evan Gulock
Special Thanks to Our Featured Patrons: Rowan MacBean & Dante Smith
Eternal Gratitude to Matthew Cunningham and George Zarr
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Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-08
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Obituary 07: Mei Died
2022/10/19
Mei Lou, 63, passed away peacefully in the night… after burning to death in a fire that destroyed her entire home.
**Content Warning: Reference to burning to death, Discussions of Grief
Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod
Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes
Sensitivity Reader: Kienna Shaw
Associate Producers – Luis Resto, Samariel Koster, Robert Gulock, Jordan Percle, Angel Acevedo
Credits:
The Obituary Writer – Evan Gulock
Fen Lou – Erika Ishii
Mia Jasper – Iridian Fierro
The Wild Man / The Butcher / Chester the Goat / Shady Sea Captain / OW's First Lover – Niko Gerentes
Eugene Portage – Noah Baldwin
Grandma Lou – Su Ling Chan
Additional Voices Provided by The DePaul BFA 4 Class of 2023
Music – Niko Gerentes, Steven O’Brien, Migfus20, ErikMMusic, Tyops
“The Obituary Writer’s Ditty”
Arranged by Niko Gerentes
Sung by Noah Baldwin & Niko Gerentes
With Lyrics by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes
“The Wailing Wharf Widow”
Arranged & Sung by Noah Baldwin
With Lyrics by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes
Portions of this episode were recorded at The Foxhole Chicago by studio engineer Dave Langley.
Special Thanks to Our Featured Patrons: Aster Kubo & Hei
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Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-07
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Obituary 06: Wait... I Thought He Died?
2022/10/05
Do the dead really stay dead in Crestfall? Welcome to the Season 2 premiere!
**Content Warning: Gore SFX, Explosion SFX, Depiction/description of dead bodies, Intense situations, Bodily harm
Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod
Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes
Indiegogo Associate Producers – Luis Resto, Samariel Koster, Robert Gulock, Jordan Percle, Angel Acevedo
Credits:
The Obituary Writer / The Button-Eyed Raven – Evan Gulock
Walter Grimsly – Donovan Mullings
??? – I Thought He Died
Niko Gerentes – Marcus & Maggie the Maggots / News Anchor Maggot
Silent Nuns – Hedley Knights
The Angel of Death – Lauren Denby
Charlotte Dawson – Angela Morris
Music – Savfk, Doug Maxwell, Scott Buckley, Hayden Folker, Nicolas Gasparini, Daren Curtis, Steven O’Brien, and Niko Gerentes
Portions of this episode were recorded at The Foxhole Chicago by studio engineer Dave Langley.
Special Thanks to Our Featured Patron: September Brogan
Eternal Gratitude to Matthew Cunningham and George Zarr.
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Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-06
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Obituary 00: Gary Died (Pilot)
2021/02/25
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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Tales from Crestfall: Whispers from the Quarry
2020/10/27
The Angel of Death has a story to tell.
**Content Warning: Depression, Body Horror, Intense Situations, Parent Death
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Created by Evan Gulock and Niko Gerentes.
Credits:
The Angel of Death – Lauren Denby
Violet – Valeria Rodriguez
Violet's Father – River Kanoff
Jacki – Eli Barraza
Ned – Tommy Maillie
Ned's Father – Jamison Boaz
Violet's Mother – Leora Ben-Zev
Music – Scott Buckley, ErikMMusic, Steven O'Brien, Lionel Schmitt, Savfk, Alexandros T., and Niko Gerentes
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/tfc-03
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Tales from Crestfall: Autopsy Turvy
2020/02/16
The Butcher is here to tell a chilling story of demons, detectives, and delicious meats.
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Credits:
Written by Evan Gulock and Niko Gerentes
Director - Evan Gulock
Producer and Voiceover Director - Niko Gerentes
The Butcher/Chester the Goat - Niko Gerentes
Jimmy Hawkins - Ryan Goldsher
Madam LeBeaux - Deb Doetzer
Music - Kevin Macleod, DJ Quads, Cinematicwaves, Lionel Schmitt, Miguel Johnson, ErikMMusic, and Audionautix.
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/tfc-02
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SCP Archives Crossover: The Case of the Phantom Bicycle
2020/01/22
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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Tales from Crestfall: The Deceitful Bones
2019/10/16
Gather 'round... The Obituary Writer is in his finest tweed jacket and ready to share his favorite folktale from Crestfall, Idaho lore.
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Credits:
Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer and Voiceover Director - Niko Gerentes
Music - Chris Cozzi, Steven O'Brien, ErikMMusic, Cinematicwaves, and Scott Buckley
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Desmond Drear - Stephen Wilkes
The Angel of Death - Lauren Denby
The Drunken Rockstar Priest - Felix Trench
The Centipede Prince - Jordan Cornwell
The Decent Devil - River Kanoff
The Deceitful Bones - Niko Gerentes
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/tfc-01
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The Live Funeral at Chicago Podcast Festival 2018
2018/12/21
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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Obituary 05: And Then She Died
2018/10/31
She was born. She lived. And then she died.
**Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of intense situations, bodily harm, and suicidal ideation
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Credits:
Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
Music - Nicolas Gasparini and Steven O’Brien
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Charlotte - Angela Morris
Aunt Lillian - Deb Doetzer
Angel of Death - Hannah Smith
Young Charlotte - Ally Madzia
Angel of Life - [REDACTED]
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-05
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Obituary 04: Martin Died
2018/10/24
Martin… well, we don’t know too much about Martin. He is one dead enigma.
**Content Warning: Gross, squishy gut sounds
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Credits:
Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Steven O’Brien, Alex Nekita, and Kris Kalvenes
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Charlotte - Angela Morris
Angel of Death - Hannah Smith
Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
Leroy Jones/The Butcher/Chester the Goat/Frantic Man - Niko Gerentes
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-04
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Obituary 03: Isaiah Died
2018/10/17
Elder Isaiah Goodwin, 98, was found dead in his chambers after imbibing something lemony…
**Content Warning: Mention of Suicide
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Credits:
Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Steven O’Brien, Kevin Macleod, and Niko Gerentes
"Two Lovebirds” - Evan Gulock and Noah Baldwin
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Charlotte - Angela Morris
Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
Silent Nuns - Hedley Knights
Leroy Jones/The Butcher - Niko Gerentes
Lawnmower Girl - Martha Mapes Elder
Isaiah Goodwin - Donald Gulock
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-03
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Obituary 02: Lillian Died
2018/10/10
Lillian Parker, 59, found herself in a bloody bind beneath a bunch of books.
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Credits:
Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Steven O’Brien, Kevin Macleod, and Niko Gerentes
Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
Charlotte - Angela Morris
Angel of Death - Hannah Smith
Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
Mia Jasper - Iridian Fierro
Earl Jameson/Leroy Jones/The Butcher/Chester the Goat - Niko Gerentes
"The Lonely Astronaut" narrated by George Zarr
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-02
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Obituary 01: Wyatt Died
2018/10/01
Wyatt Hudson, 47, was murdered peacefully late Sunday evening beneath a starry sky.
**Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of gun violence
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Credits:
Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
Producer - Niko Gerentes
Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Kevin Macleod, Marc Alexandre, Steven O’Brien, Naoya Sakamata, and Niko Gerentes.
Obituary Writer - Evan Gulock
Gert/Old Hag - Tucker Ramseur
Bernard - Eva Eig
Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
The Wild Man/Apricot Winner/Mrs. Shambles' Dog/Chester the Goat - Niko Gerentes
Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-01
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MeilyAnne 2026/09/02
Highly Recommend!
Stories are great, narration is phenomenal! It kept me laughing.
jdizzy82 2026/06/18
Fun and Mysterious
This is such a fun and quirky podcast. It has its own world like Twin Peaks or Castle Rock. It’s dark but the comedy cuts through the tension. Recomm...
TooManyPencils 2026/04/29
YAY EPISODE 9
I didn't know how much I'd missed OW and Crestfall til I saw we had a new episode this week. These things get better every time!! Honestly, the origin...
Castoridae Stars 2026/04/27
a laugh and a cry!
death by dying is a comical audio drama that is always worth a relisten! this series is so unique and emotional. the creators do a great job of hookin...
Pxxxxxxyz 2025/12/08
Night veil like
For those who like Night veil. Whimsical meandering of a ‘-core’ or vibe or aesthetic. Not my speed, not my style of story telling.
goober henchman 2025/12/05
wowzas!!!
o-kay so. greeaat stuff. ab-so-lutely gorgeous. my amazing Typewriter™️ and 1933 Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication pocket watch approve of...
Natedogg2114 2025/10/26
Finally!!!
Can’t wait for season 2!!!
epbeme002 2025/10/26
New season?!?
Why is this featured under shows with “New Seasons” when the last episode came out THREE YEARS ago?!?!
Barry21210 2025/10/24
So good! More please!
Really good writing and acting! I listened to all content in two days! More please!
Killa Cam'ron 2025/07/25
Amazing!
I thoroughly enjoyed the podcast. Hope it comes back. I don’t have much, but I’m going to upgrade my tier level on Patreon.
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