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It's A Death Sentence: An Unexpectedly Funny, Deeply Human Podcast About Death & Life

It's A Death Sentence: An Unexpectedly Funny, Deeply Human Podcast About Death & Life

By: Carrie Smith & Emma Skipp
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💀 It’s a Death Sentence 💀 A podcast about life and death — and everything awkwardly, hilariously and heartbreakingly in between. Hosted by two women in their 40s: one, an APT performing daily autopsies, the other; a professional singer! Both have stared grief in the face — historically and recently — and somehow learned to laugh anyway. A home for anyone who has lost someone . Because grief doesn’t just touch individuals. It ripples through families, friendships and whole cultural communities. It’s a Death Sentence discussions, shared stories, and interviews address unspoken rules, the strange rituals, and the quiet solidarity found when we are ready to mourn together 💔 Each episode dives into the messy, taboo, and occasionally gruesome 🩸 sides of being alive (and not). Expect sharp British sarcasm, uncomfortable honesty, and the kind of dark humour that makes you laugh just when you think you shouldn’t. They ask the questions we’ve all Googled in private — and answer them out loud. 🎙️ Tune in to laugh, cry, and get a little bit philosophical about what it means to live after loss.It's A Death Sentence Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Dying to Look Good: The Deadly Side of Beauty Gone Wrong
    Feb 28 2026

    We all want to feel a bit more fabulous sometimes, but what if chasing that glow-up could actually kill you?

    In this episode of It's a Death Sentence, we dive into the wild world of beauty treatments that turned fatal. From Botox blunders and filler fiascos to surgeries that went horribly wrong, we share shocking stories of people who died trying to look their best.

    What We Uncover

    - Botox & Fillers Gone Fatal: The horror tales of injections causing strokes, embolisms, and instant death and why "cheap" deals are the real red flag.

    - Surgery Nightmares: From liposuction infections that killed a mum-of-three to a tummy tuck that ended in organ failure, the risks hiding behind the promise of perfection.

    - Our Vanity Confessions: Why we'd take a magic potion over needles any day.

    This episode is a reminder that beauty's great, but not if it costs your life.

    It's A Death Sentence shares real stories of life after loss and is produced by Urban Podcasts. Listener discretion is always advised.

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    26 mins
  • The Interviews: Amy Courtney - Guidance from the Other Side
    Feb 21 2026

    We love conversations that bring warmth and connection, and Amy Courtney's stories of linking people with their loved ones in spirit felt like a hug from the other side.

    In this episode of It's a Death Sentence, we sit down with Amy, a medium who creates unforgettable evenings of spiritual connection. We chat about her journey, the loving messages she channels from spirit, and how these moments bring guidance, clarity, and real healing to those grieving.

    It's a gentle, uplifting talk about the authentic bonds that endure beyond life - perfect if you're open to the idea that love never really leaves.

    What We Uncover

    - Spiritual Connections: Amy's experiences of linking people with loved ones in spirit, turning grief into moments of peace and understanding.

    - Guidance from Beyond: How messages from the other side offer clarity and healing, helping us feel less alone in loss.

    - Authentic Healing: Our thoughts on why these loving encounters remind us death isn't the end of the story.

    Amy's warmth made this one feel truly special - if you've ever felt a sign from a loved one or just need a reminder of enduring love, this episode will touch your heart.

    It's A Death Sentence shares real stories of life after loss and is produced by Urban Podcasts. Listener discretion is always advised.

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    30 mins
  • Dying for Love: When Romance Meets Mortality
    Feb 14 2026

    In this Valentine’s special of It’s a Death Sentence, we explore one of humanity’s oldest, strangest and most uncomfortable pairings: love and death. From broken hearts that physically fail, to myths of abduction and devotion, to killings committed in the name of love, we examine how romance, grief, obsession and mortality have always been tightly interwoven.

    What We Explore

    - When Love Becomes Physical: We look at broken heart syndrome and the way extreme emotional stress can manifest in the body, reminding us that love, grief and loss are not just emotional experiences, but physiological ones too.

    - Love Beyond Life and Logic: We explore how different cultures and myths have tried to reconcile love and death - from posthumous marriages in rural China to the story of Hades and Persephone - asking whether these are love stories, coping mechanisms, or metaphors for grief and change.

    - Killing in the Name of Love: We confront the uncomfortable reality that people are still harmed and killed in the name of love today, examining obsession, control, jealousy and violence and questioning why society continues to romanticise certain forms of suffering.

    One thing is clear: love and death are not opposites. They sit side by side, shaping our myths, our bodies, our relationships and our behaviour. Love can heal and connect but it can also destabilise, consume and destroy.

    This Valentine’s Day, we invite you to sit with the complexity… and ideally, not poison anyone over dinner.

    It's A Death Sentence shares real stories of life after loss and is produced by Urban Podcasts. Listener discretion is always advised.

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    24 mins
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Very diverse interviews and discussions on death , life, grief and everything in between , looking forward to more of them !

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