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Death by Dying

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Rating
★★★★★
4.8
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650 reviews
This podcast has
26 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2018/10/01
Latest episode
2026/04/27
Average duration
34 min.
Release period
198 days

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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 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 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. Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-09 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-07 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-06 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tales from Crestfall: Autopsy Turvy
2020/02/16
The Butcher is here to tell a chilling story of demons, detectives, and delicious meats. Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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! Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Obituary 02: Lillian Died
2018/10/10
Lillian Parker, 59, found herself in a bloody bind beneath a bunch of books. Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Support Us Today: https://www.patreon.com/deathbydyingpod Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4.8 out of 5
650 reviews
★★★★★
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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