Death by Dying

Kai Nocturne, 43, died the way they had lived: skydiving with dolphins on some exceptional hallucinogens.

**Content Warning: Impalement

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Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

Associate Producers – Luis Resto, Samariel Koster, Robert Gulock, Jordan Percle, Angel Acevedo, Merijn Hardeman

Sensitivity Reader – Fern Fernald

Voice Actors:

• Obituary Writer / Panicked Bread Factory Worker – Evan Gulock
• Oldest Man in Crestfall / Butcher / Chester the Goat / Friendly Cult Member / The Cosmic Spud – Niko Gerentes
• Flamethrower Girl Scout – BriElle Achterhof
• Jimmy Hawkins, Private Investigator – Ryan Goldsher
• Kai Nocturne – T.H. Ponders
• Linda Romper – Nina Butterly
• Pastor Jane – Simran Bal
• Cult Leader – Kristi Boulton
• Additional Voices Provided by The DePaul BFA 4 Class of 2023

Re-Recording Mixer – Beau Milkis

Recording Engineers – Niko Gerentes, BriElle Achterhoff, David Langley, and Logan Reeves.

Music – Doug Maxwell, Scott Buckley, Steven O’Brien, Christopher J. Cozzi, Niko Gerentes, Tyops, Migfus20, Kevin MacLeod, Nicolas Gasparini, Dan Lebowitz

“I Wanna Wear Your Skin, Baby” by The Bally-Go-Backward Boys:

• Arranged & Produced – Alex Brinkley, Niko Gerentes, Evan Gulock
• Singer – Niko Gerentes
• Lyrics – Evan Gulock
• Trumpet – Michael Van Bodegom-Smith
• Clarinet – Adam Dib

A Very Special Thanks to Our Featured Patrons: Megan Houghton, Isabelle Joe, and Bobbie Parker. And four wittle boops on the nose to Bri, Henry, Kate, and Gav Farmer for their contributions to the look of the man-eating cats.

Our eternal gratitude to Matthew Cunningham and George Zarr.

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Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-09

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A new episode of Death by Dying, "Obituary 09: Kai Died," is coming 4/27! (April 20th for Patreon members.) Get caught up on Season 2 now!

Join us for a Crestfallen night of man-eating cats, amateur sleuthing, and nefarious farms… ALL HAIL THE COSMIC SPUD.

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Death by Dying will return with "Obituary 09: Kai Died" on April 27th, 2026! Keep your eyes peeled on our feed for a trailer coming very soon...

In the meantime, we'd like to share the first episode of We Fix Space Junk because they just launched their fourth season! Whether you're an old fan or new, make sure to check them out and catch up so you can listen to their new episodes. They are currently in release.

Check them out here: https://linktr.ee/WeFixSpaceJunk

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While The Obituary Writer cooks up his next obituary, we wanted to share our interview on Love Da Beat Radio’s The LOL Show with Chris Smith! We had a fantastic time chatting with Chris about the origins of Death by Dying, our favorite jokes, and teasing future episodes.

We hope you enjoy, and make sure to check out Chris’s show, The LOL Show, here: https://www.lovedabeatradio.co.uk/service-page/the-lol-show

You can also *watch* the interview here: https://youtu.be/mwBwoODHKB0?si=MuMBT-BQyhpP8Ixx

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The bell tolled for Boundaby Dunfort, 26, and then the bell crushed Boundaby Dunfort, 26.

**Content Warning: Gore, Depiction of someone being crushed to death, Depiction of someone standing on a high-up ledge.

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Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

Associate Producers – Luis Resto, Samariel Koster, Robert Gulock, Jordan Percle, Angel Acevedo, Merijn Hardeman

Credits:

• Pastor Jane – Simran Bal
• Leroy/Butcher/Chester – Niko Gerentes
• Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven – Evan Gulock
• Boundaby Dunfort – Gordon Johnson
• Mia Jasper – Iridian Fierro
• Walter Grimsly – Donovan Mullings
• Angel of Death – Lauren Denby
• Susan Collick – Whitney Dottery
• Sharron from Sharron’s Shoe Emporium – Samariel Koster
• Chandler Brown – Calvin Brown
• Geraldine Portidge – Finlay Stevenson
• Jonathan Jackson – Alexander Stepanek
• Additional Voices Provided by The DePaul BFA 4 Class of 2023

Re-Recording Mixer – Beau Milkis

Additional recording by studio engineers Dave Langley and Logan Reeves at The Foxhole Chicago

Music – Niko Gerentes, Savfk, Steven O’Brien, Audionautix, Tyops, Hayden Folker, Scott Buckley, Doug Maxwell, Heidi Harris

“Two Lovebirds” by the Bally-Go-Backward Boys – Arranged and performed by Noah Baldwin and Evan Gulock

Special Thanks to Our Featured Patrons: Rowan MacBean & Dante Smith

Eternal Gratitude to Matthew Cunningham and George Zarr

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Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-08

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Death by Dying Season 2 returns October 27th, 2025 with a brand new obituary! A new pastor, a mysterious death, a rival detective, The Obituary Writer being totally, definitely, completely FINE -- ah yes, it feels good to be back in Crestfall.

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Death by Dying Season 2 will return! We thank everyone for their patience. In the meantime, today we’re sharing a new episode from the horror anthology podcast DEVOUR AUDIOFILES. This story was written and narrated by our very own E.T. Gulock! So if you have missed his dulcet tones as the Obituary Writer, we hope you enjoy this twisted journey into a different kind of Dark Woods…

DEVOUR is a digital publication focusing on horror and genre short stories with a cinematic twist. Periodically, they produce audio versions of these stories, which they release as episodes of their podcast, DEVOUR AUDIOFILES, which you can listen to anywhere you find your podcasts.

If you’d like to read DEVOUR stories with your own eyeballs, visit devour-journal.com.

Grab your chainsaws and brace yourselves for… “Haustorium”

CONTENT WARNING: Suicidal ideation, cancer, self-harm, body horror, references to assault, child abuse

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A lonesome cosmonaut traverses the universe in search of his lost friend. Previously a Patreon Exclusive, the full version of the Crestfallen children's book "The Lonely Astronaut", featured in "Obituary 02: Lillian Died", is now available to everyone!

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Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

Voiceover Narration by George Zarr

Music: Nicolas Gasparini & Steven O'brien

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/the-lonely-astronaut

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Mei Lou, 63, passed away peacefully in the night… after burning to death in a fire that destroyed her entire home.

**Content Warning: Reference to burning to death, Discussions of Grief

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Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

Sensitivity Reader: Kienna Shaw

Associate Producers – Luis Resto, Samariel Koster, Robert Gulock, Jordan Percle, Angel Acevedo

Credits:

• The Obituary Writer – Evan Gulock
• Fen Lou – Erika Ishii
• Mia Jasper – Iridian Fierro
• The Wild Man / The Butcher / Chester the Goat / Shady Sea Captain / OW's First Lover – Niko Gerentes
• Eugene Portage – Noah Baldwin
• Grandma Lou – Su Ling Chan
• Additional Voices Provided by The DePaul BFA 4 Class of 2023
• Music – Niko Gerentes, Steven O’Brien, Migfus20, ErikMMusic, Tyops

“The Obituary Writer’s Ditty”

• Arranged by Niko Gerentes
• Sung by Noah Baldwin & Niko Gerentes
• With Lyrics by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

“The Wailing Wharf Widow”

• Arranged & Sung by Noah Baldwin
• With Lyrics by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

Portions of this episode were recorded at The Foxhole Chicago by studio engineer Dave Langley.

Special Thanks to Our Featured Patrons: Aster Kubo & Hei

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Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-07

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Do the dead really stay dead in Crestfall? Welcome to the Season 2 premiere!

**Content Warning: Gore SFX, Explosion SFX, Depiction/description of dead bodies, Intense situations, Bodily harm

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Created by Evan Gulock & Niko Gerentes

Indiegogo Associate Producers – Luis Resto, Samariel Koster, Robert Gulock, Jordan Percle, Angel Acevedo

Credits:

• The Obituary Writer / The Button-Eyed Raven – Evan Gulock
• Walter Grimsly – Donovan Mullings
• ??? – I Thought He Died
• Niko Gerentes – Marcus & Maggie the Maggots / News Anchor Maggot
• Silent Nuns – Hedley Knights
• The Angel of Death – Lauren Denby
• Charlotte Dawson – Angela Morris
• Music – Savfk, Doug Maxwell, Scott Buckley, Hayden Folker, Nicolas Gasparini, Daren Curtis, Steven O’Brien, and Niko Gerentes

Portions of this episode were recorded at The Foxhole Chicago by studio engineer Dave Langley.

Special Thanks to Our Featured Patron: September Brogan

Eternal Gratitude to Matthew Cunningham and George Zarr.

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Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-06

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A missing friend, a rival detective, a new pastor, an unhinged Obituary Writer. Season 2: Part 1 will release every Wednesday in October, starting October 5th, 2022.

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Agent Ted returns to Crestfall at the behest of a phantom bicycle therapist. He faces his toughest case yet: Who is the One-Wheeled Wonder?

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Credits:

• SCP Archives Showrunner/Sound Designer - Pacific S. Obadiah
• SCP Archives Producer - Tom Owen, Brad Miska
• Writer - Evan Gulock
• Host - Jon Grilz
• Agent Kithe - Atticus Jackson
• Maria - Nichole Goodnight
• Wild Man, Andy the BMX Dirt Bike - Niko Gerentes
• Music - Tom Rory Parsons
• Script Curator- Jesse Hall

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/scp2

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Before murderous farmers, man-eating cats, and the Shadow in the Dark Woods, there was Gary. Gary Wickersham, 47, was found dead face-first in a birdbath behind Carlson and Carlson's Delicious Pastry Shop. Was this an accident, or a sweet, sweet murder mystery? The Obituary Writer intends to find out in his first, previously unreleased adventure.

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Created by Evan Gulock and Niko Gerentes.

Credits:

• The Obituary Writer - Evan Gulock
• Pastor Jeff/Aunt Agatha - Joshua Giordan
• Townsfolk - Joshua Giordan, Annie Collick, Noah Baldwin, Chase Gehrlich, Joanne Cimarosti, Lauren Denby, Tad Deleonabreu, and Alex Klein.
• Music: Nickleus, Gibson, Kevin Macleod, Steven O'Brien, Nicolas Gasparini

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-00

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A most woebegone funeral. But perhaps the dead don't stay dead... Season 2 is coming! Help us bring Season 2 to life: https://igg.me/at/deathbydyingpod

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The Angel of Death has a story to tell.

**Content Warning: Depression, Body Horror, Intense Situations, Parent Death

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Created by Evan Gulock and Niko Gerentes.

Credits:

• The Angel of Death – Lauren Denby
• Violet – Valeria Rodriguez
• Violet's Father – River Kanoff
• Jacki – Eli Barraza
• Ned – Tommy Maillie
• Ned's Father – Jamison Boaz
• Violet's Mother – Leora Ben-Zev
• Music – Scott Buckley, ErikMMusic, Steven O'Brien, Lionel Schmitt, Savfk, Alexandros T., and Niko Gerentes

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/tfc-03

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The Angel of Death has a story to tell. The third installment in the Tales from Crestfall series... coming October 27th.

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A charming Obituary Writer. A grieving poet. A small, quirky town full of murderous farmers, phantom bicycles, and man-eating cats... Welcome to Crestfall. For more information, visit DeathbyDyingPod.com.

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The Butcher is here to tell a chilling story of demons, detectives, and delicious meats.

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Credits:

• Written by Evan Gulock and Niko Gerentes
• Director - Evan Gulock
• Producer and Voiceover Director - Niko Gerentes
• The Butcher/Chester the Goat - Niko Gerentes
• Jimmy Hawkins - Ryan Goldsher
• Madam LeBeaux - Deb Doetzer
• Music - Kevin Macleod, DJ Quads, Cinematicwaves, Lionel Schmitt, Miguel Johnson, ErikMMusic, and Audionautix.

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/tfc-02

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An agent from the SCP Foundation arrives in Crestfall to investigate a phantom bicycle infestation with the help of the one and only Wild Man. Check out SCP Archives wherever you find your podcasts!

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Credits:

• SCP Archives Showrunner/Sound Designer - Pacific S. Obadiah
• SCP Archives Producer - Tom Owen
• Writer - Evan Gulock
• Host - Jon Grilz
• Agent Kithe - Atticus Jackson
• Wild Man - Niko Gerentes
• [REDACTED] - Nichole Goodnight
• Phantom Bicycle - Pacific S. Obadiah
• Music - Tom Rory Parsons

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/crossover-scp

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Gather 'round... The Obituary Writer is in his finest tweed jacket and ready to share his favorite folktale from Crestfall, Idaho lore.

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Credits:

• Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
• Producer and Voiceover Director - Niko Gerentes
• Music - Chris Cozzi, Steven O'Brien, ErikMMusic, Cinematicwaves, and Scott Buckley
• Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
• Desmond Drear - Stephen Wilkes
• The Angel of Death - Lauren Denby
• The Drunken Rockstar Priest - Felix Trench
• The Centipede Prince - Jordan Cornwell
• The Decent Devil - River Kanoff
• The Deceitful Bones - Niko Gerentes

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/tfc-01

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Samuel Plunk was Crestfall's secret handyman. Now he is dead. A funeral has never felt so lively. Performed at the 2018 Chicago Podcast Festival.

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Credits:

• Written by - Evan Gulock and Joshua Giordan
• Director - Evan Gulock
• Producer - Niko Gerentes
• Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
• Leroy/Butcher/Chester - Niko Gerentes
• Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
• Alexander Thud/Eugene Portage - Noah Baldwin
• "Johnny Left His Bootstraps in the Promised Land" performed by Noah Baldwin, Evan Gulock, Niko Gerentes, and Joshua Giordan

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/live-show-2018

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She was born. She lived. And then she died.

**Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of intense situations, bodily harm, and suicidal ideation

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Credits:

• Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
• Producer - Niko Gerentes
• Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
• Music - Nicolas Gasparini and Steven O’Brien
• Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
• Charlotte - Angela Morris
• Aunt Lillian - Deb Doetzer
• Angel of Death - Hannah Smith
• Young Charlotte - Ally Madzia
• Angel of Life - [REDACTED]

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-05

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Martin… well, we don’t know too much about Martin. He is one dead enigma.

**Content Warning: Gross, squishy gut sounds

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Credits:

• Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
• Producer - Niko Gerentes
• Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
• Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Steven O’Brien, Alex Nekita, and Kris Kalvenes
• Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
• Charlotte - Angela Morris
• Angel of Death - Hannah Smith
• Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
• Leroy Jones/The Butcher/Chester the Goat/Frantic Man - Niko Gerentes

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-04

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Elder Isaiah Goodwin, 98, was found dead in his chambers after imbibing something lemony…

**Content Warning: Mention of Suicide

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Credits:

• Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
• Producer - Niko Gerentes
• Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
• Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Steven O’Brien, Kevin Macleod, and Niko Gerentes
• "Two Lovebirds” - Evan Gulock and Noah Baldwin
• Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
• Charlotte - Angela Morris
• Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
• Silent Nuns - Hedley Knights
• Leroy Jones/The Butcher - Niko Gerentes
• Lawnmower Girl - Martha Mapes Elder
• Isaiah Goodwin - Donald Gulock

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-03

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Lillian Parker, 59, found herself in a bloody bind beneath a bunch of books.

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Credits:

• Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
• Producer - Niko Gerentes
• Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
• Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Steven O’Brien, Kevin Macleod, and Niko Gerentes
• Obituary Writer/Button-Eyed Raven - Evan Gulock
• Charlotte - Angela Morris
• Angel of Death - Hannah Smith
• Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
• Mia Jasper - Iridian Fierro
• Earl Jameson/Leroy Jones/The Butcher/Chester the Goat - Niko Gerentes
• "The Lonely Astronaut" narrated by George Zarr

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-02

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Wyatt Hudson, 47, was murdered peacefully late Sunday evening beneath a starry sky.

**Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of gun violence

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Credits:

• Writer and Director - Evan Gulock
• Producer - Niko Gerentes
• Creative Producer - Joshua Giordan
• Music - Nicolas Gasparini, Kevin Macleod, Marc Alexandre, Steven O’Brien, Naoya Sakamata, and Niko Gerentes.
• Obituary Writer - Evan Gulock
• Gert/Old Hag - Tucker Ramseur
• Bernard - Eva Eig
• Pastor Jeff - Joshua Giordan
• The Wild Man/Apricot Winner/Mrs. Shambles' Dog/Chester the Goat - Niko Gerentes

Credits and Transcript: https://deathbydyingpod.com/obituary-01

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