Cemetery Row
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
99 episodes of Cemetery Row since the first episode, which aired on January 28th, 2021.
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Golden Anniversary
January 9th, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins
It’s the 50th episode of Cemetery Row! In celebration, the girls cover anything related to gold. Hannah uncovers the Varna Necropolis, which contains the world’s oldest gold treasure and jewelry. Lori shares the story of Anna DeGraf, who was a part of the Yukon Gold Rush while searching for her son. Sheena covers the “first gold-digger” Peggy Hopkins Joyce, known for marrying and divorcing millionaires.
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Christmas Mayhem 2022
December 26th, 2022 | 1 hr 33 mins
Happy Holidays from Cemetery Row! In this holiday-themed episode, Sheena covers the deadly Santa Claus bank robbery, Lori shares the story of the "Christmas Tree Lady" Jane Doe, and Hannah covers Ronald Gene Simmons' Christmas week murder spree.
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Funeral Folks
December 12th, 2022 | 1 hr 11 mins
This week, the girls cover funeral homes and funeral directors who made a difference in their communities. Hannah tells us about Peter Stefan, director and owner of a Massachusetts funeral home that promises to take in every body, including one of the Boston bombers. Lori covers Jim Sullivan, whose California funeral home became one of the first to accept victims of the AIDS epidemic. Sheena covers historic Memphis funeral home R.S. Lewis & Sons, which prepared Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s body for burial.
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Firsts
November 28th, 2022 | 1 hr 23 mins
On this week’s Cemetery Row, the girls discuss “firsts” - Sheena covers Frances Thompson, the first Black transgender woman to testify before Congress; Hannah shares the story of Laika, the first dog in space; and Lori tells us about Annie Edison Taylor, the first person to successfully go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
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Murder Ballads
November 14th, 2022 | 1 hr 21 mins
This week the Cemetery Row ladies cover true crime stories that inspired songs and murder ballads. Sheena covers the Lawson family murders and Lori discusses the murder of Laura Foster that inspired the song “Tom Dooley.” Hannah dives into the histories behind two songs, the Drive-By Truckers’ “Ramon Casiano” and Nirvana’s “Polly.”
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BONUS - Spooky Story Spooktacular
October 31st, 2022 | 46 mins 51 secs
Happy Halloween! In this bonus episode, the girls share their favorite scary stories and creepypastas.
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Spooky Season
October 24th, 2022 | 1 hr 18 mins
Happy (almost) Halloween! This week, the Cemetery Row girls dive into all things spooky: Hannah tells us about history's most interesting witches, Sheena uncovers the origin story of the "Ghostbusters" franchise and Lori introduces us to the creepy cryptid Tailypo.
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Local Legends
September 26th, 2022 | 1 hr 5 mins
This week the Cemetery Row girls dive into local legends. Lori shares the story of the Bride of Annandale, Hannah introduces us to Resurrection Mary, and Sheena uncovers the truth behind a Memphis murder rhyme.
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Ripped from the Headlines
September 12th, 2022 | 1 hr 38 mins
In this week’s Cemetery Row, the girls cover real-life stories that inspired books, movies and more. Sheena covers the story of Jeremy Delle, who inspired Pearl Jam’s hit song “Jeremy,” and the murder that inspired the Oscar-winning film “A Place in the Sun.” Lori discusses the life of horse diver Sonora Webster Carver, who inspired the film “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken.” Hannah covers Ed Gein, who inspired countless horror films including “Psycho” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”
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Historic Cemeteries We Love
August 22nd, 2022 | 1 hr 13 mins
This week, we geek out about historic cemeteries we love. Lori covers Merry Cemetery in Romania, Sheena talks about Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia, and Hannah covers New York’s Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
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Rich Weirdos
August 10th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
This week it’s all about the lifestyles of the rich and weird. Sheena covers the statue-loving businessman and author Lord Timothy Dexter, Hannah discusses the massive John and Sarah Davis memorial in Kansas, and Lori shares the story of socialite Sandra West and her powder blue, two-door casket.
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Happy Times Grab Bag
July 25th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
This week’s theme? Anything we want. Lori discusses how Mount Everest has become a cemetery for those who died in an attempt to reach the top. Sheena covers Savannah, Georgia, sculptor John Walz and his most well-known monuments, and Hannah takes to the grave of Ned the extraterrestrial.
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Pro Roe
July 12th, 2022 | 1 hr 44 mins
In the wake of the Supreme Court decision, the Cemetery Row ladies are covering an array of topics relating to abortion rights. Hannah shares the stories of Dr. Gisella Perl, who provided abortions to pregnant people in Auschwitz, and Civil Rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer who fought against, among other issues, forced sterilization. Sheena covers Gerri Santoro, whose photo has been used to fight for abortion care, and Lori covers Becky Bell, who died as a result of parental consent laws.
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Gay Hollywood
June 27th, 2022 | 1 hr 2 mins
As Pride month continues, the girls cover three gay Hollywood icons: Innovative director Dorothy Arzner, Hollywood pimp Scotty Bowers and "Latin lover" Ramon Navarro.
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Pride 2022
June 13th, 2022 | 1 hr 6 mins
Happy Pride Month! In this episode, we explore the lives of activist Sarah Hegazi, playwright and activist Larry Kramer, and legendary entertainer Wayland Flowers (and, of course, Madame).
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