Episode Guide

 

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Episode 54 - Forensics Finale: Five Fun Fables (Each)

In their "final" episode, Nic and JET revisit their anniversary format to discuss five fun/dumb/weird ways to die (each). Thank you for all your support! Be sure to continue to follow us on social media :)

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EPISODE 53 - Pew Pew Pew: Stop Shooting People

Join JET and Nic as they end their foray into guns with an episode all about gunshot wounds. Please stay safe out there everyone!

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  • DiMaio, V.J.M., & Kimberley Molina, D. (2021). DiMaio's Forensic Pathology (3rd ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429318764

  • Di, M. V. J. M. (2016). Gunshot wounds: Practical aspects of firearms, ballistics, and forensic techniques

  • David E. Petzal. “Six of the Weirdest Guns Ever Made.” 13 May 2021: https://www.fieldandstream.com/story/guns/the-strangest-guns-ever-made/

  • Hayashi, T., Gapert, R., Tsokos, M. et al. Suicide with two shots to the head using a rare ‘Velo-Dog’ pocket revolver. Forensic Sci Med Pathol 9, 265–269 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-012-9360-z

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episode 52 - Pew Pew: Guntopsy

JET and Nic continue their foray into guns with a step-by-step guide to performing a (multiple) gunshot wound autopsy.

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  • Spitz, Werner U, Daniel J. Spitz, and Russell S. Fisher. Spitz and Fisher's Medicolegal Investigation of Death: Guidelines for the Application of Pathology to Crime Investigation. Springfield, Ill: Charles C. Thomas, 2006. Print

  • DiMaio V. Gunshot Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, and Forensic Techniques. 3rd ed. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press; 2015

  • OUR BRAINS!

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episode 51 - Pew: Gunatomy 101

JET and Nic begin their foray into guns with an intro episode about history, epidemiology, and gun anatomy 101!

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Episode 50 - Clauses of Death: The Autopsy of St. Nick

In their annual holiday spectacular, JET and Nic discuss the differential deathignosis for the man, the myth, the legend: Santa Claus!
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Episode 49 - Halloween Kills (in all the wrong ways): DMDTT Goes To the Movies

Welcome back! DMDTT decided to head to the movies for our return Halloween episode! Thanks for holding out for us and we hope you enjoy!

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Music: Lee Rosevere - Introducing to the Pre-Roll

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Episode 48 - Our Second Anniversary: Dumb Ways to Die Deux

Folx, we've made it another year (surviving COVID, the end of residency, and the beginning of fellowship along the way)! So enjoy a few short tales of dumb ways people have died over the ages - from the time of Charles the Bad to modern-day "doing it for the 'gram"!

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  • Opening theme: Lee Rosevere - Introducing to the Pre-Roll

  • Recommended listening: The Austin Lounge Lizards - Saguaro

Episode 47 - Boom Goes the Firework: July 4th Deaths

You always hear about fingers getting blown off, but how many deaths happen on and around July 4th? Spoiler - alcohol is often involved! Listen in to learn more and hear a fascinating July 4th tale!

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EPISODE 46 - There's No Place Like Our New Home: Deaths in the Emerald City

JET and Nic are heading to Seattle to start fellowship and decided to record a pre-move primer on the city and surrounding county. We discuss everything from history and death statistics to the science behind the numerous feet that have washed ashore from the Salish Sea.

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EPISODE 45 - Still Board to Death: DMDTT Study Group 2

Join JET and Nic as they work their way through a few more important parts of forensic pathology for the anatomic pathology boards! Again, shout out to Dr. Jay Lefkowitch, for his Anatomic Pathology Board Review which we use as a foundation for this review. We cover the second half of the forensic pathology chapter here as well as some post-mortem chemistry!

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EPIsode 44 - Board to Death: DMDTT Study Group 1

Misery loves company, so join JET and Nic as they use the pod as an excuse to recap a potpourri of fun (and board relevant) forensics facts! Huge shoutout to Dr. Jay Lefkowitch, whose Anatomic Pathology Board Review we use as the foundation for this review. This episode covers the learning issues from questions 1-26 of the forensic pathology section. Tune in next episode for the salient points for questions 27-50.

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EPISODE 43 - Sledging and Snurfing: Winter Sports Deaths

It's the perfect time of year to go skiing right? Take a listen first to learn all about various winter sports deaths. Hint - wear a helmet and don't be dumb! And are you wondering what snurfing is? Listen in to find out!

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Episode 42 - The Most Shocking Episode: Electrocution

JET and Nic discuss the history, epidemiology, and mechanism of death by electrocution! Special stories include the jolting creation of the electric chair and an unsolved mystery involving homicide by amperage.

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Episode 41 - Hindsight is 2020: The Year in Deaths

We all know 2020 was the worst, but how bad was it for the mortality rate, what were the leading causes of death, and who died in 2020 again? Listen in for a summary of the deaths that happened in 2020. At least it's behind us now!

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Episode 40 - We Wish You a Merry Dead-mas: The Holiday Death Spike

JET and Nic discuss the truths, myths, and hypotheses about death spikes around the holidays.

WARNING: Suicide is discussed during this episode! If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please get help from health care professionals near you or by calling the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Don't end up on the autopsy table before your time!

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Music: Lee Rosevere - Introducing to the Pre-Roll

EPISODE 39 - Vroom Boom: Motor Vehicle Collisions

Join JET and Nic as we discuss motor vehicle collisions, from why they happen to what happens after, and, of course, how you die from them. Long story short, please don't drink (or text) and drive!

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EPISODE 38 - Gobble Gobble: Death by (Over)stuffing

Join JET and Nic as they explore the ways you can eat yourself to death. Do you know how much your stomach can hold?

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Episode 37 - Honoring Our Vets: In Life and Death

In honor of Veterans Day, JET and Nic discuss the lives (and deaths) of US military veterans; including special interviews with our fathers. Thank you for your service! WARNING: Suicide is discussed during the episode. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please get help from health care professionals near you or by calling the Suicide Prevention Lifeline/Veterans Crisis Line (Press 1) at 1-800-273-8255. Don't end up on the autopsy table before your time!

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Episode 36 -

De-gore-ations: Dead Bodies Mistaken for Halloween Decor

JET and Nic dive into some of the goriest Halloween decorations - actual dead bodies! Follow along as we talk about some real-life cases of mistaken dead body identity.

WARNING: Suicide is discussed during the episode. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal ideation, please get help from health care professionals near you or by calling the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Don't end up on the autopsy table before your time!

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Music: Lee Rosevere - Introducing to the Pre-Roll

EPISODE 35 -

From Classroom to Autopsy Suite: Becoming a Forensic Pathologist

JET and Nic walk listeners through the journey to becoming a forensic pathologist, from high school to fellowship and all the trials and tribulations between.

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EPISODE 34 -

A Limb for a Limb: Dismemberment 101

Join JET and Nic as we go limb by limb through dismemberment, from some interesting history to the forensic pathologist's role in the investigation to a couple of crazy stories!

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episode 33 - Around the World in 60 Minutes: International Forensic Pathology

Since most people are bound to their current location by the global pandemic, JET and Nic have decided to take a whirlwind tour around the world by comparing the medicolegal death investigation systems of different countries.

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EPISODE 32 - Scoping the Scene: Medicolegal Death Investigation

JET and Nic discuss how a death scene gets processed and some of the unique challenges death investigators face.

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JET and Nic join a stellar line-up of pathology/science podcasters in a megapod crossover! We discuss the ups and downs of podcasting whilst getting to know each other on a deeper level #PathologyPuns

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Episode 31 -

There's No Place Like Home: Deaths in the Homeless

JET and Nic discuss the epidemiology of homelessness and the role of ME/Cs in investigating and preventing death in this unique population.

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Get Involved:

  • Coalition on Homelessness: SF-based advocacy group that organizes homeless people and front line service providers to create permanent solutions to homelessness, while working to protect the human rights of those forced to remain on the streets

  • SF Homeless Project: a directory of nonprofit groups that need donations of specific items or volunteer help (curated by the San Francisco Chronicle)

  • National Alliance to End Homelessness: nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States

  • Homeless World Cup Foundation: pioneering charity which uses football (American soccer) to inspire people who are homeless to change their own lives

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Episode 30 -

Checking on the Children: Child Death Review Boards

Listen in as JET and Nic discuss child death review boards and how medical examiners help prevent future deaths in children!

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Episode 29 -

DMDTT Goes to the Movies: The Autopsy of Jane Doe

SPOILER ALERT: JET and Nic watch The Autopsy of Jane Doe and comment on the legitimacy of the forensic pathology side of things - and enjoy the supernatural side as well!

  • If you have access to Netflix, be sure to watch the movie before you listen!

Music: Lee Rosevere - Introducing to the Pre-Roll

Episode 28 -

Black and Blue: The In-Custody Death Crisis

JET and Nic discuss in-custody death with an in-depth analysis of the controversies surrounding George Floyd's autopsy report. #BLM

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Episode 27 - No "Bones" About It: Forensic Anthropology 101

JET and Nic are joined by forensic anthropologist Dr. Janna Andronowski! She provides an overview of the field and goes into detail about her research. Learn more about her work by visiting her lab’s website and/or following her on Twitter @AndronowskiLab!

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Episode 26 -

Our First Anniversary: Dumb Ways to Die

Guys, we made it a whole year! Enjoy a few short tales of dumb ways people have died over the ages - from the time of the Vikings to modern-day "doing it for the 'gram"!

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Music: Lee Rosevere - Introducing to the Pre-Roll

Episode 25 -

SomE are Only Edible Once: DMDTT's Guide to Poisonous Plants

Join JET and Nic as they wander through the garden of poisonous plants and learn about some deadly outcomes. Special thanks to @artisticFlutter, @ForensicFeline, @doc_magni, @MaryMaynard59, and @bjmagnani for responding to our Tweet pre-episode Tweet!

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Episode 24 -

When Sheltering Isn’t Safe: Intimate Partner Violence

JET and Nic discuss intimate partner violence. Important resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or, if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522 or HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. 

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Episode 23 - Don't Put Baby in a Corner (Please): Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

JET and Nic are joined by Michael Multan, a pathology resident from Canada, to discuss sudden infant death syndrome. WARNING: infant death is discussed in this episode.

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Episode 22 -

My Corona: How COVID-19 is Affecting Death Investigation

JET and Nic jump on board the novel Coronavirus 2019/SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 train and discuss how the virus is impacting the workflow and caseload of medicolegal offices throughout the US. 

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Press Release from the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) Re: Inquiries about COVID-19 | From: Sally S. Aiken, 2020 President James R. Gill, 2020 Vice President National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME)

Emerging Infectious Disease Primer (if you’re interesting in learning more about why these outbreaks happen and are likely to continue happening in the future):

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Episode 21:

When the Heart Fights Back

In the final part of our Captain Planet-themed series (did you guess right?), JET and Nic discuss the ways that the heart can kill you all by itself (excluding all the things you can do to harm your heart). Sometimes the heart just doesn't want to keep stayin' alive.

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Episode 20 -

When the Planet Fights Back: Water

In part four of their Elements Series, JET and Nic discuss how water (or the lack thereof) becomes cause of death.

Our sincerest condolences go out to those impacted by the Nashville Tornado. If you would like to contribute to the relief efforts, check out the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund.

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Episode 19 -

When the Planet Fights Back: Wind

In part three of their Elements Series, JET and Nic discuss how wind via tropical cyclones, tornadoes, and more becomes cause of death.

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Episode 18 -

When the Planet Fights Back: Fire

In part two of their Elements Series, JET and Nic discuss the ways in which fire and volcanic eruptions become cause of death.

How can I help provide wildfire relief?

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Episode 17 -

When the Planet Fights Back: Earth

In part one of their Elements Series, JET and Nic discuss the ways in which all things dirt, dust, rubble, and rock become cause of death.

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Episode 16 -

Don't Drink and Podcast: Alcohol Use Disorder

JET and Nic discuss alcohol use disorder, including the deadly outcomes, while sipping a couple of hot toddies!

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Episode 15 -

Ho Oh No: Murdery Xmas From DMDTT

In this holiday themed episode, JET and Nic discuss a Santa-related urban legend and tell tales of murderous St. Nicks.

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Episode 14 - Stick 'em with the Pointy End: Sharp Force Injuries

JET and Nic discuss sharp force injuries in forensic pathology. WARNING: Suicide is discussed throughout the episode. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal ideation, please get help from health care professionals near you or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Don't end up on an autopsy table before your time!

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Episode 13 - When Fluffy Attacks: Animal-induced Injury and Fatality

JET and Nic cover the epidemiology of animal attacks and the role of the forensic pathologist in fatal animal encounters.

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Episode 12 - More Bodies, More Problems: Mass Casualty Incidents and DMORT

JET and Nic discuss mass casualty incidents, the forensic pathologist's role, and the systems set up to approach them.

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Episode 11 - Resting Witch Face: Sorcery and Forensics

Special Halloween Edition: JET and Nic discuss all things witchy and how sorcery is tied to forensics.

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Episode 10 - Weather Hot or Cold, Mother Nature Can Be Killer: Environmental Deaths

JET and Nic discuss temperature-related illness and death.

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Episode 9 - Coup and Contrecoup Walk Into a Bar: The Back and Forth of Head Injury

JET and Nic describe the myriad ways and types of injuries your noggin can sustain. Bonus: the illustrative stories for this week feature cases they were involved in.

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Episode 8 - Up Neck-xt: The Scoop on Strangulation

JET and Nic briefly discuss asphyxia in general before diving into the ins and outs of strangulation including two stories from recent pop culture. WARNING: Suicide is discussed throughout the episode. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal ideation, please get help from health care professionals near you or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Don't end up on an autopsy table before your time!

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Episode 7 - When More Business is Bad: The American Opioid Epidemic

JET and Nic discuss the history of the American opioid epidemic, its impact on public health and forensic pathology, and things to look out for in suspected cases of opioid overdose. 

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Episode 6 - How the Dead Help the Living: Forensics and Public Health

JET and Nic take their first dive into toxicology. After walking through a brief history of the field, they discuss the basics of forensic toxicology and recount two interesting toxicologic mysteries.

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Episode 5 - I Promise it was a bagel!: Tox Basics

JET and Nic take their first dive into toxicology. After walking through a brief history of the field, they discuss the basics of forensic toxicology and recount two interesting toxicologic mysteries.

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episode 4 - Algor and Livor and Rigor, oh my!: Determining Time of Death

JET and Nic go into the dirty details of the postmortem period by discussing postmortem changes and how those changes, and more, are used to help determine time of death.

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Episode 3 - to “Y” or not to “y”: autopsy 101

JET and Nic discuss all things autopsy. We start with the history of the postmortem examination, then delve into why autopsies are performed, and end with the different ways the procedure can be done. 

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episode 2 - last week tonight: coroner vs me

JET and Nic discuss the differences between the types of medicolegal death investigation systems in the US.

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Episode 1 - not as seen on tv: Busting CSI and bones

JET and Nic discuss the history of crime scene investigation, forensic anthropology, and how the TV shows "CSI" and “Bones” differ from reality.

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