All My Favorite People Are Dead
Join Hosts Shannon Butler and Suzanne Turrisi for conversations on some of our favorite Dead People! We will be telling stories of the famous, infamous, and just plain weird.
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Episodes
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Shannon decided to focus on the macabre this week! We are going to discuss several stories of corpses that lost various bits and pieces of their bodies. Also, the odd usage of corpses as trail markers on Mount Everest.
Saturday Mar 18, 2023
Saturday Mar 18, 2023
Hey Breathers! In this week's episode, Sue pays tribute to Alex Trebek, The legendary host of Jeopardy! We feel like we've learned a lot from him and have always loved him! We are also very thankful for all of the nice comments we have received recently. Keep listening breathers!
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
In this week's episode, Shannon talks about Edsel Ford, the somewhat forgotten son of Henry Ford. Edsel was artistic, sensitive, and a visionary in his own right, but he was overshadowed by his overbearing father. For all the antique car buffs out there, we hope you enjoy this episode!
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Today Sue will discuss her research on Beatrice Alexander also known as Madame Alexander and her dolls! Beatrice was a businesswoman who introduced many new ideas to the world of dolls and these toys are still collected and loved today!
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
On this week's show, Shannon shares her research on Lucy Ann Hoag who was found guilty of murder in 1852. She was only the 4th woman to be executed in New York State's history!
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Hi Breathers! This week we are joined by another special guest, Bill Kleppel, who will share with us the life and story of Civil Rights leader and United States Representative John Lewis.
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
On This week's episode, Shannon shares the life of an unknown man who lived to be over 100 years old. Enslaved in early life, purchasing his freedom, and witnesses a century of change. Sue will talk about the career of Branch Rickey and how he helped move baseball into its modern era.
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
On today's episode we have a special guest, Michael Coviello! Michael has foolishly agreed to come on and have a conversation about Elvis Presley. Sue will talk a bit about Lisa Marie and Shannon will admit that she knows nothing about the Presleys! Enjoy!
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
In this week's episode, Shannon and Sue cover some interesting women with so much money it made them a little crazy. Or were they crazy already? Shannon discusses Alva and Consuelo Vanderbilt and Sue talks about Gloria Vanderbilt. You can email us at favoritedeadpodcast@gmail.com. We would love to know your thoughts.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Who doesn't love a good campy horror movie? In this episode Sue and Shannon talk about the life and career of Vincent Price! Not only was he a fabulous actor but he collected and educated people on art, food, and the importance of being open-minded.
The Hosts and The Show
The show was created by Historian and writer Shannon Butler who wanted to share her passion for interesting dead people with the world. She has been joined by educator Suzanne Turrisi who shares the same passion for those who have passed on and together they tell they research and talk about historic figures.
There are so many characters from history who need to have their stories told. Press play to hear more!