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Chasing Immortality

Travis McElroy, Tybee Diskin, Alice Flanders, Alexx Rousechasing-immortality.simplecast.com
Join us, intrepid listeners, as we journey through the compelling, odd, and sometimes horrific lengths people will go to in hopes of achieving eternal life. We’ll hear what--and who--the subjects of our stories were willing to sacrifice to possibly gain a few more years of youth and beauty and life. And we’ll all ask the question: how far would you take the hunt if you were chasing immortality? If you enjoy Chasing Immortality and would like to see more episodes, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/chasingimmortality
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Episodes

Henrietta Lacks: Immortality Exploited and Reborn

Henrietta Lacks wasn't looking for immortality. She was looking to be healed, and was exploited by her doctors. Today we share a story of lives saved and diseases cured and the fight for justice and recognition, and the immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks.

Jun 08, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Sokushinbutsu: Self Mummification

Listeners, usually our episodes are about greedy individuals searching for immortality to satisfy their own need for glory. Rarely do we get to share a story of those who are seeking eternity in an attempt to benefit their own version of the greater good. Today might just be that tale.

May 25, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Real Nicholas Flamel

We're back, intrepid listeners. This week, dive into the real Nicholas Flamel, from his bookbinding-youth, to studies of alchemy to his empty grave.

May 18, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Diane de Poitiers: Liquid Gold

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Dec 03, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Rasputin: The Man Who Can't Be Killed

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Nov 26, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Elizabeth Bathory, aka It Gets Way, Way Worse

Theunissen, Steve, and Jack Cole. Performance by Simon Whistler, Elizabeth Bathory – The ‘Blood Countess,’ Biographics, 1 Nov. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N3TSPZoY1o&lc=UgxS9zTiN2xi2FfEzel4AaABAg. Bon, Scott A. “The Unique Motives of Female Serial Killers.” Psychology Today , 24 June 2019, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201906/the-unique-motives-female-serial-killers. Craft, Kimberly L. "INFAMOUS LADY:THE TRUE STORY OFCOUNTESS ERZSÉBET BÁTHORY" . Independent , 2009. “Elizabe...

Nov 19, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The Terracotta Legacy of the Dragon Emperor

All That's Interesting. “Meet The Most Well-Preserved Mummy In Human History.” All That's Interesting , All That's Interesting, 28 Feb. 2020, allthatsinteresting.com/xin-zhui-lady-dai. China Travel Blog, director. Virtual Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum-兵马俑-HD | China Travel Vlog . China Travel Blog , YouTube, 12 Oct. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRMRJxvQfyE. Gannon, Megan. “China's First Emperor Ordered Search For An Immortality Elixir .” Live Science , 27 Dec. 2017, www.livescience.com/612...

Nov 12, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 3

FM-2030

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Nov 05, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 2

James Bernard Schafer

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Oct 29, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Trailer

Starting this Friday, join us as we begin our quest for life everlasting, with Chasing Immortality.

Oct 25, 202146 sec
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