Cemetery Row
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
92 episodes of Cemetery Row since the first episode, which aired on January 28th, 2021.
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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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Athletes
May 16th, 2022 | 1 hr 18 mins
Touchdown! Home run! This week the Cemetery Row girls cover athletes. Sheena covers wrestler/actor/evangelist Max Palmer and slain baseball star Dolly Stark. Lori covers Kentucky Derby winner Exterminator and jockey Isaac Murphy and Hannah covers cycling legend Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor.
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Artists
May 2nd, 2022 | 51 mins 42 secs
Only the Cemetery Row gals can bring murder and the occult into an episode about artists: Lori discusses artist (and murderer) Richard Dadd, Hannah covers occultist and artist Austin Spare and Sheena covers modernist jeweler Art Smith.
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Medical Miracles
April 19th, 2022 | 1 hr 4 mins
This week’s episode is all about life-saving discoveries and amazing survival stories. Hannah covers Phineas Gage’s survival story, Lori discusses the discovery of insulin and Sheena covers the story of Christene and Nick Skubish.
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Spooky in Spring
April 4th, 2022 | 1 hr 2 mins
The girls cover spooky stories in this week’s episode. Sheena covers Earnestine & Hazel’s, a haunted dive bar in Memphis; Lori covers the murder and ghosts of Goat Castle; and Hannah covers the Iguala mass kidnapping.
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Trans Day of Visibility
March 21st, 2022 | 1 hr 11 mins
In celebration of Trans Day of Visibility, this week’s episode honors trans and non-binary people. Hannah covers Brandon Teena who inspired the film “Boys Don’t Cry,” Lori discusses Robert Eads and his fight for healthcare, and Sheena tells the story of soul singer Jackie Shane.
TW: The following episode may contain discussion that some listeners may find difficult regarding violence, suicide and SA.
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Animals Who Mourn
March 7th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
Animals who mourned their beloved humans are the topic of this week's Cemetery Row. Lori covers conservationist Lawrence Anthony and the elephants he saved, Hannah covers Koko the gorilla, and Sheena covers the high-flying, fashionable feline Mademoiselle Fifi and her human, aviator John Moisant.
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Love or The Lack Thereof
February 21st, 2022 | 1 hr 56 mins
This week’s episode is all about love… or the lack thereof. Sheena covers the tragic teenage love story of Alice and Freda, Lori covers the murder of Steve Brown in a small Mississippi town, and Hannah discusses the Megan Meier/MySpace catfishing case.