Obsessed With Death

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Obsessed With Death

Rob is Obsessed with Death and can't stop talking about it.

  1. JUL 7

    Shampoooty

    In this episode of Obsessed with Death, Rob sits down with artist Shampoooty, known for creating nostalgic, adult-themed toys that explore death, addiction, and the messiness of adulthood through humor and physical art. They discuss how a childhood panic about death evolved into a creative mission to spark conversations about mortality using playful objects like toy hearses and funeral sets, even catching the attention of grief therapists looking for tools to help kids process loss.

    48 min

  2. JUN 23

    Grieving in the Age of AI

    We’re revisiting a powerful conversation as part of our Archive Spotlight, where we highlight meaningful conversations from the past. In this episode of Obsessed with Death, we talk with Joshua, who used AI to create a chatbot modeled after his late fiancée, Jessica—a striking and deeply personal attempt to process long-buried grief. Originally published July 29, 2021

    32 min

  3. JUN 8

    I Bought a Colonial Gravestone

    In this episode of Obsessed with Death, Rob is joined by writer and artist Z.G. Burnett, who unexpectedly won a colonial-era gravestone at an auction and is now on a mission to uncover its origins and return it to its rightful resting place. Together, they explore the ethics of buying and selling grave markers, the cultural disconnect from death in America, and the deep and sometimes unconventional ways we try to leave a legacy.

    42 min

  4. MAY 25

    Anthony DeVito

    Comedian Anthony DeVito joins Rob and Greg for a hilarious and deeply personal conversation about mortality, family secrets, and their lifelong flirtation with hypochondria. Anthony opens up about learning in adulthood that his father was killed in a mob-related murder, and how a childhood filled with loss shaped his outlook on life and death. They also spiral into absurd territory, debating ethical cloning, and cannibalism, making this episode absolutely unhinged, and weirdly inspiring.

    47 min

  5. MAY 12

    End-Stage Heart Failure

    Diagnosed with end-stage heart failure, Sofia walks us through the mysterious early symptoms, her emergency hospitalization, and the rapid decision to receive an LVAD that now keeps her alive.  You can follow Sofia on TikTok here.

    42 min

  6. APR 28

    The Final Word - Episode 17

    In this episode, Rob and Greg discuss the decision to deny parole to Yolanda Saldívar, who killed singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez in 1995, and whether a 64-year-old grandma should still be considered a public threat. They also dive into the bizarre case of Dr. Gerhardt Konig, a Maui anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a hike by using a rock and a cliff - plus much more!

    53 min

  7. APR 14

    Kevin Devine

    On this episode of Obsessed with Death, singer-songwriter Kevin Devine joins for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about mortality, grief, and how becoming a parent changed his perspective on purpose and risk. He reflects on early encounters with death, the emotional impact of losing his brother, sobriety, artistic interpretation, and how music about death fosters connection more than explanation.

    57 min

  8. MAR 30

    The Final Word - Episode 16

    In this episode, Rob and Greg discuss an Australian man who lived 100 days with a titanium artificial heart before a successful transplant, signaling a potential shift in heart failure treatment. In South Carolina, Brad Sigmon was executed by firing squad, the first in the U.S. in 15 years—raising questions about whether it's more humane than lethal injection. Finally, we unpack the mysterious deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, whose timeline of events, hantavirus diagnosis, and tragic pet situation have sparked new intrigue.

    51 min
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Rob is Obsessed with Death and can't stop talking about it.

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  • Creator
    Obsessed with Death Network
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Obsessed with Death Network
  • Show Website
    Obsessed With Death

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