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  • One Small Step for Man, One Giant Yeet for My Urn

    One Small Step for Man, One Giant Yeet for My Urn
    Jul 10 2025
    In this episode of Does This Make My Ash Look Big?, we blast off into the world of space burial; yep, launching your ashes into orbit like a final mic drop. We talk about the companies that’ll shoot your remains into the stars, the cost of cosmic cremation, and why some people want their final resting place to be off the planet. Then we pivot to bucket lists: the good, the bad, and the basic. From football games to traveling the world, we dive into the stuff people swear they want to do before they die, and which ones are actually worth it. It’s a starry mix of existential wonder, high-flying adventure, and just a sprinkle of basic bitchery.

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    30 min
  • Heavenly Birthdays and Fiery Goodbyes

    Heavenly Birthdays and Fiery Goodbyes
    Jul 3 2025
    It’s America’s birthday week, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how; with a brief history of cremation, a deep dive into the strange world of Facebook birthday wishes, and maybe a hot dog or two…or not? Do you still post on walls like it’s 2012, or are you a silent scroller? From ashes to awkward online etiquette, we’ve got birthday vibes, fire facts, and a little chaos to light up your week. Tune in for an episode that is all over the map.

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    30 min
  • He Scattered Grandma's Ashes at Coachella.....Major Irk, Part 2

    He Scattered Grandma's Ashes at Coachella.....Major Irk, Part 2
    Jun 26 2025
    In this continuation of last week’s episode, we dive back into the world of icks and red flags; the little things people do that make us run away. We discuss oddly specific turn-offs and unpack the things that either give us life or send us running. It’s all judgment, laughs, and maybe a little self-reflection. Cremation talk takes a backseat in this one, but don’t worry, the ashes are never far from our minds.

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    26 min
  • He Scattered Grandma's Ashes at Coachella.....Major Ick

    He Scattered Grandma's Ashes at Coachella.....Major Ick
    Jun 19 2025

    We kick things off with ashes and authority, diving into where you definitely shouldn’t scatter cremains (no matter how good the view is). From Disney rides to protected lands, we talk about the strange, strict, and sometimes surprising rules around ash dumping. It’s educational… in a “please don’t get arrested” kind of way.


    Continue listening for a break down of the red flags, green flags, and those beige flags that just leave you blinking. And just when you thought we couldn’t get more controversial, we tackle indoor meat cooking. Is it a culinary love language or a living room line-crossing? Fire up the stove (or don’t) and tune in.

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    32 min
  • Ashholes with Poles

    Ashholes with Poles
    Jun 12 2025
    In this reel-y special episode, we welcome Chelsea’s brother James to the pod! We dive into the bizarre world of turning cremains into fish food and bait—because why not haunt the lake and the bass? We swap fish stories, talk about the ethics (or lack thereof) of feeding Grandpa to a trout, and then switch gears to a nostalgia-fueled throwback of '90s movies and TV shows we wish we could revive. It’s ashes, angling, and Are You Afraid of the Dark? all rolled into one.

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    41 min
  • Gushers, Tamagotchis, and Tattooing Cremains

    Gushers, Tamagotchis, and Tattooing Cremains
    Jun 5 2025
    In this episode of Does This Make My Ash Look Big?, we’re diving deep into two things that leave a lasting impression—90s nostalgia and permanent body art made from cremains. We talk about the rising trend of tattooing a loved one’s ashes into your skin. Is it beautiful, creepy, or both? You decide. Then we switch gears to talk about all the things from the 90s and early 2000s we miss; can we incorporate ashes into any of it? From Gushers and Tamagotchis to Lisa Frank folders and the trauma of dial-up internet, we reminisce about the weird, wonderful world of growing up in the 90s. Grab your scrunchies, change your Game Boy batteries, and prepare for some inked-up afterlife realness.

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    48 min
  • Slapshots and Sudsy Send-Offs

    Slapshots and Sudsy Send-Offs
    Apr 3 2025

    In this episode, we bring Mom and Dad in to lace up our skates and slide into a conversation about hockey husbands, water cremation, and the oddly specific logistics of post-mortem wishes. What happens when you want your ashes spread on a mountaintop, but your loved ones are not about that uphill life? Could a well-placed cannon blast get the job done? We explore the possibilities of airborne ash distribution.


    Somewhere between discussing the science of aquamation and the dedication of hockey spouses, we manage to keep things light, weird, and just morbid enough. And, of course, we wrap up with another unanswerable question that will leave you pondering the afterlife long after the episode ends.


    Tune in for laughs, existential dilemmas, and the occasional slapshot of dark humor!

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    44 min
  • We're Harvesting Brains and Cutting Our Arms Off

    We're Harvesting Brains and Cutting Our Arms Off
    Mar 27 2025

    This week on Does This Make My Ash Look Big?, we chat about the harrowing brain harvesting operation in Bucksport, Maine, and why did it stop at brains?


    Then, things take a dramatic turn as we discuss the very real possibility of losing our hands in a hostage situation. How would we adapt? Would we get cool bionic hands or just learn to work with stumps? How many friends would we lose? So many questions, so few answers.


    And, of course, we couldn’t get through an episode without complaining about the actual modern-day hostage situation—TV subscription services. There are too many, they’re too expensive, and somehow we still can’t find anything to watch.


    It’s chaotic, a little unhinged, and exactly the kind of morbid fun you’ve come to expect. Tune in and let us know—would you donate your brain, survive handless, or finally cancel that one streaming service you forgot about? situation. How would we adapt? Would we get cool bionic hands or just learn to work with stumps? So many questions, so few answers.


    And, of course, we couldn’t get through an episode without complaining about the actual modern-day hostage situation—TV subscription services. There are too many, they’re too expensive, and somehow we still can’t find anything to watch.


    It’s chaotic, a little unhinged, and exactly the kind of morbid fun you’ve come to expect. Tune in and let us know—would you donate your brain, survive handless, or finally cancel that one streaming service you forgot about?

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    33 min