Across the River

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Across the River is a podcast about death at the intersection of history, law, ethics, and real-world responsibility. From myth to method, from history to headlines, the podcast explores how societies deal with death — in ritual, in regulation, and in truth. 💀 The Asphodel Archives Episodes on funeral history, death rituals, myth, and the evolution of modern deathcare systems. 🐾 When Cerberus Is Asleep Investigative and true-case episodes examining real incidents, ethical failures, and the stories buried behind procedure and compliance. 🎙 Across the River - Conversations

Episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Across the River #2: Dr. Gary Laderman

    In this episode, I speak with Dr. Gary Laderman (Emory University) about how death shapes culture, religion, and power. We discuss why the sacred is double-edged, how the U.S. funeral industry grew out of the Civil War and the rise of embalming, and why modern life has not become less religious, but differently religious. We dig into true crime and horror as cultural rituals, the death penalty as a story America tells itself about justice, sacrifice, and national identity, and the uncomfortable ways social media and AI are transforming grief and our relationship to the dead. This conversation does not sanitize death, and it does not treat these questions as abstract. Dr. Gary Laderman is a "misfit" scholar and Emory University professor who explores the hidden side of American spirituality. He is a leading expert on the culture of death, celebrity worship, and the religious history of psychoactive drugs. Rather than looking at traditional churches, he focuses on how we find the "sacred" in modern life, from funeral homes to pop culture. His instagram and website (both personal and professional) should be regularly checked for the next big thing- in the meantime his newest book " Scared Drugs" can be bought and (hopefully) read here.* *Disclosure: Links below may contain affiliate tracking. Purchases made through these links help support the podcast at no additional cost to you.

    56 min

  2. 27/12/2025

    WCFA#3- Noble, Georgia

    In this episode of When Cerberus Fell Asleep, we travel to Noble, Georgia, where a trusted crematory operated for years without oversight, inspection, or verification. Between 1996 and 2002, hundreds of bodies sent to the Tri-State Crematory were never cremated. Funeral homes received paperwork. Families received urns. Regulators never looked. What was eventually discovered in the woods behind the facility would later be described as a mass grave hidden in plain sight. This episode examines how the scandal unfolded, the surrounding community, and the people involved, including families, funeral directors, and investigators who were left to confront the consequences. More than a crime, this is a case study in what happens when deathcare relies on trust alone, and when silence is mistaken for dignity. When Cerberus Fell Asleep is a true crime series from Across the River, exploring real cases where systems designed to protect the dead quietly failed. Sponsored by Pantheon Platforms.

    13 min

  3. 18/12/2025

    Asphodel Archives #02: Ancient Egypt and Its Industry of the Dead

    In Ancient Egypt, death was never personal, it was procedural. This episode uncovers the spiritual and administrative machinery behind mummification and the afterlife: the priests who managed souls, the workshops that preserved bodies, and the belief that immortality itself could be engineered.

    12 min

  4. 17/11/2025

    WCFA #2: The Colorado Body Broker Case: How Sunset Mesa Broke the System

    Sunset Mesa was supposed to be a small Colorado funeral home serving its community. Instead, it became the center of one of the most disturbing scandals in U.S. deathcare - falsified cremations, missing paperwork, and bodies sold without consent. In this episode of When Cerberus Fell Asleep, we examine how a collapse in documentation and oversight allowed the unthinkable to happen and why every part of this industry depends on systems that never go silent. Shop our merch

    11 min

  5. 19/10/2025

    Across the River- Episode 1: Before the Ferry Was Built

    What does it mean to build technology for an industry that no one talks about? In this opening episode of Across the River, Charon’s Intern — the creative voice behind Pantheon Platforms — tells the story of Charon Compliance™, a copyrighted ethical SaaS platform built for the funeral industry. It worked flawlessly, but no one was there to use it. This is the story of what happens when you build before anyone’s listening — when good code meets the wrong moment — and how failure can turn into philosophy. A reflection on ethical tech, compliance, and the business of building an audience before the product. 💀 Topics: Building ethical and compliant software for real industries Why the first launch failed — and what silence teaches From startup to storytelling: turning compliance into culture Reframing business growth through trust, not algorithms 🌍 Mentioned: Pantheon Platforms Inc. · Charon Compliance™ · The Bureaucracy of the Afterlife™ 🎧 Listen if you’re interested in: ethical entrepreneurship · business storytelling · building in public · SaaS culture · thoughtful product design 🪶 Follow the Bureaucracy: Substack: pantheonplatformsjournal.substack.com Store: pantheon-platforms.store Socials: @charons_intern on TikTok, Instagram & X

    11 min

  6. 13/10/2025

    When Cerberus is Asleep #1

    Even the guardians of the underworld need rest.When Cerberus Is Asleep is a quiet exploration of the strange, human moments that survive death — grief, duty, love, and the humor that gets us through both life and eternity.Join Charon’s Intern, the reluctant narrator from the Department of Eternal Operations, as they document the stories that unfold after the gates close and the torches dim. Listen:🎙️ Spotify & all major platforms → When Cerberus Is Asleep Read:🕯️ Pantheon Platforms Journal – lore, essays & behind-the-scenes notes→ pantheonplatforms.substack.com Support:💀 Get early access & exclusive merch at→ patreon.com/charonsintern Collect:🛒 Official pins, prints, and underworld paperwork at→ etsy.com/shop/charonsintern “The gates never truly close. They only sleep, just like their keeper.”— Charon’s Intern // Department of Eternal Operations

    9 min

  7. 05/10/2025

    Asphodel Archives #1: Ancient Greek and Funeral Rites

    In the very first episode of Asphodel Archives, we journey back to ancient Greece to explore how life, death, and remembrance intertwined. From the rituals of burial and mourning to the beliefs about the underworld and the soul’s passage to Hades, this episode uncovers what the ancients thought it meant to die well — and why their customs still echo in modern funeral practices. Whether you’re fascinated by mythology, history, or the philosophy of death, this deep dive into ancient Greek funerary rites sets the tone for everything Asphodel Archives stands for: curiosity, culture, and the human search for meaning beyond the grave. We are proud to be supported by Pantheon Platforms!

    7 min

  8. TRAILER

    Across the River-Intro

    Between myth and method lies the river — and every episode, we cross it.Across the River explores how ancient rituals, modern systems, and human innovation shape how we face death, memory, and meaning. From the underworlds of Greek myth to the workflows of the modern funeral industry, from digital transformation to moral philosophy — this is where history, ethics, and technology converge.Hosted by Charon’s Intern, a founder building at the edge of deathcare and design, this series drifts between research, reflection, and reconstruction.💀 Myth. Method. Memory.Welcome to Across the River.

    1 min

Trailer

About

Across the River is a podcast about death at the intersection of history, law, ethics, and real-world responsibility. From myth to method, from history to headlines, the podcast explores how societies deal with death — in ritual, in regulation, and in truth. 💀 The Asphodel Archives Episodes on funeral history, death rituals, myth, and the evolution of modern deathcare systems. 🐾 When Cerberus Is Asleep Investigative and true-case episodes examining real incidents, ethical failures, and the stories buried behind procedure and compliance. 🎙 Across the River - Conversations

Information

  • Creator
    Charon`s Intern
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Charon`s Intern
  • Show Website
    Across the River