Pre-Dead Boys

When daguerreotype photography made its way to America, Mathew Brady capitalized on this burgeoning technology and changed the way the world understands violence. He was also kind of a dick with a knack for writing his name on things that weren't his! Join Max and Dorian as they explore the Civil War images that made Brady's career, as well as one of the most controversial war photos ever taken.
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Click here to read about Kenneth Jarecke's Desert Storm photography.

If you think modern sports are violent, buckle up! Throughout sports history, fun pastimes have often given way to religious sacrifice and total brutality. Join Max and Dorian as they cover Roman gladiatorial funeral practices, a Native American ball game that will ruin your hips, and the horrific final game of a baseball legend.

Yes, Max talks about baseball. And Dorian talks about MMA. But it's on-topic, we promise!

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Think Norse culture starts and ends with shooting flaming arrows at corpses on longboats? Surprises abound in this episode about Norse mythology (Odin, Loki, Thor, Ragnarok, et al), and how it affected daily Scandinavian life! The boys cover a nasty Viking killing ritual, an unconventional biological ship-building material, and perhaps the biggest plot twist of any Pre-Dead Boys episode thus far.
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Just kidding. Unlike other content-creators, your REAL favorite bros Max and Dorian are here to deliver an uncommonly respectful homage to the beautiful "Sea of Trees" at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. The forest is unfortunately known most (especially in the West) for the rash of suicides that have occurred within its borders over the years. But how did that morbid history start? Is there a major American landmark with a similar history? And is there anything or anyone good at all that can come out of this tragic place? Listen and find out! AND DON'T FORGET TO LIKE COMMENT SUBSCRIBE

Click here to read more about the forest.

Click here to explore the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's many resources.

Why dig up a stinky dead body? Well, there are good reasons to do that, like honoring lost war heroes and resolving legal disputes. There are also gross reasons that make you rethink things like eating cream cheese. Today, Max and Dorian cover both! They also answer the age-old question: what should I do if I find a corpse in my backyard?
Click here to read the Beyond the Dash article on Famadihana.