The Bone Club

Ashley C. Smith, Stephanie Hartley, Jenna MacRae

The Bone Club brings true crime science to life with a peak behind what goes on in a real CSI from a forensic anthropological perspective. Hosted by three young forensic anthropologists in a variety of career fields and stages, we delve into the science of death investigation for a general audience, and tackle the science of true crime. Join us as we cover a range of issues related to forensic anthropology, the science, and the field. Note: The views expressed here are those of the individual hosts and guests in their personal capacity and do not represent the views of their respective institutions, companies, and affiliations. Meta: @TheBoneClubPodcast Bluesky: @boneclubpodcast.bsky.social. Email: boneclubpodcast@gmail.com

  1. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: A conversation on the need and implications of DEI in anthropology (w/Sean Tallman, PhD)

    JAN 24

    Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: A conversation on the need and implications of DEI in anthropology (w/Sean Tallman, PhD)

    Of the many topics effecting forensic anthropology (academia and government service), one of the stickiest is the rise, fall, and implications of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs. Join us as we have a conversation with Dr. Sean Tallman about how DEI programs have come about and changed, its relationship to meritocracy, and the implications they have had on the field. NOTE: The opinions and views expressed are those of the individuals in their personal capacity and do not represent the positions of their respective institutions. To reach Dr. Tallman directly, email: tallman@bu.edu

    1h 40m
  2. Finding The Missing: Please Bring Me Home (w/Nick Oldrieve & Brett Robinson)

    11/10/2025

    Finding The Missing: Please Bring Me Home (w/Nick Oldrieve & Brett Robinson)

    Join the Jenna and Ashley with a special episode of The Bone Club as we have a conversation with Nick Oldrieve and Brett Robinson of Please Bring Me Home on how non-profit/non-governmental organizations can work to help in the search for missing persons. We go in depth into how Please Bring Me Home operates and the strengths and difficulties such organizations face in their search for answers of Canada's historic missing. For more information please visit: pleasebringmehome.com For annonymous tips call: +1 (226) 702-2728

    1h 8m
  3. Yes, Trans People Exist! Forensic Anthropology and Gender (w/Samantha Blatt, Ph.D.)

    10/13/2025

    Yes, Trans People Exist! Forensic Anthropology and Gender (w/Samantha Blatt, Ph.D.)

    Join the Bone Club on this special Canadian Thanksgiving edition where we discuss the thorny issue of gender and forensic anthropology from the lens of transgender people and communities with our special guest Dr. Samantha Blatt. Our conversation touches on the issues of theory, definitions, and even how to assess gender in a forensic context. If you have any questions for Dr. Blatt or any of us, or if you have any ideas or suggestions for future episodes or guests for The Bone Club, please email us at: boneclubpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 10m
  4. Praedium Mortis: A Conversation About Decomposition, Research, & Facilities (w/Danny Wescott, Ph.D., D-ABFA)

    08/16/2025

    Praedium Mortis: A Conversation About Decomposition, Research, & Facilities (w/Danny Wescott, Ph.D., D-ABFA)

    What happens to us when we die? To help answer that question anthropologists have developed research facilites to study human decomposition. Join Stephaine and Ashley as we talk with Dr. Danny Wescott of Texas State University's Forensic Anthropology Center about the fascinating world of decomposition, the research, facilities, and the ethics that surrounds it all. For more information on the Forensic Anthropology Center or on the topic rasied, you can email Dr. Wescott at: dwescott@txstate.edu or email us at boneclubpodcast@gmail.edu

    1h 12m
  5. Big Scenes, Small Scenes, We Got All Scenes (with special guest Tracy Rogers, Ph.D.)

    08/04/2025

    Big Scenes, Small Scenes, We Got All Scenes (with special guest Tracy Rogers, Ph.D.)

    Join The Bone Club as we talk with Dr. Tracy Rogers from the University of Toronto about the complexity of field and scene work in forensic anthropology. Starting with discussing her work on Pickton case in British Columbia in 2002, Dr. Rogers talks about the complexities and similarities of all sorts of scenes and how to approach field work as a forensic anthropologist.

    1h 1m
  6. Getting Certified: The American Board of Forensic Anthropology (with special guest Erin Waxenbaum, Ph.D., D-ABFA)

    07/21/2025

    Getting Certified: The American Board of Forensic Anthropology (with special guest Erin Waxenbaum, Ph.D., D-ABFA)

    Join The Bone Club as we discuss with Erin Waxenbaum, President of the American Board of Forensic Anthropology, about the role of the ABFA and certification in forensic anthropology and medico-legal death investigation. We go over everything from what the ABFA is to how students can access it's resources to progress in their studies and careers. For more information, visit https://www.theabfa.org.

    41 min
  7. Humanitarian & Human RIghts: How Are Forensic Anthropologists Involved & What is the ICRC (with special guest Skylar Joseph, M.Sc.)

    06/30/2025

    Humanitarian & Human RIghts: How Are Forensic Anthropologists Involved & What is the ICRC (with special guest Skylar Joseph, M.Sc.)

    Join the Bone Club with our special guest Skylar Joseph as we discuss the role of forensic anthropologists in humanitarian relief, human rights investigations, and conflicts, particularly through the lens of the International Committee of the Red Cross. We discuss the issues of the ICRC's neutrality, the work environment within the ICRC, and how one can get involved. We also go beyond the ICRC to discuss the role and state of death investigative systems in humanitarian crises such as the on-going global migrant crisis, and the roles countries play in helping or exhaserbating such crises.

    53 min
  8. Forensic Anthropology and Death Investigation: May Cause Psychological Trauma (with special guest Katharine Pope, M.A.., D-ABMDI)

    03/29/2025

    Forensic Anthropology and Death Investigation: May Cause Psychological Trauma (with special guest Katharine Pope, M.A.., D-ABMDI)

    Join Ashley, Stephanie, and Jenna, with our special guest Katharine Pope as we discuss the darker side of forensic anthropology and death investigation-the secondary and vicarious trauma that comes along. In this episode, The Bone Club tackles what exactly is psychological trauma, why it comes about, how it manifests, and what can be done to mitigate and treat. Any questions for Kat should be emailed to: boneclubpodcast@gmail.com Also, don't forget to visit us @theboneclubpodcast on both Instagram and Threads for information on upcoming episodes, news of the hosts, and much more!

    47 min
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About

The Bone Club brings true crime science to life with a peak behind what goes on in a real CSI from a forensic anthropological perspective. Hosted by three young forensic anthropologists in a variety of career fields and stages, we delve into the science of death investigation for a general audience, and tackle the science of true crime. Join us as we cover a range of issues related to forensic anthropology, the science, and the field. Note: The views expressed here are those of the individual hosts and guests in their personal capacity and do not represent the views of their respective institutions, companies, and affiliations. Meta: @TheBoneClubPodcast Bluesky: @boneclubpodcast.bsky.social. Email: boneclubpodcast@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Ashley C. Smith, Stephanie Hartley, Jenna MacRae
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ashley C. Smith 2023
  • Show Website
    The Bone Club