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The TLB Podcast, hosted by James Oliva, invites listeners on unconventional explorations through obscure history, emergent technology, conspiracy narratives, art & creativity, esoteric traditions, and plenty of ethically charged existential dilemmas. From the inner workings of secretive agencies and speculative science to alternative healing and societal myths, each weekly episode blends thoughtful curiosity with diverse perspectives and a golf ball sized understanding of reality.
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Mortuary Science: Beyond the Funeral Home | Dave Gashaw | Episode 128
On Episode 128 of The TLB Podcast, James reconnects with Dave Gashaw— vocalist and crematory operator—to explore life in the funeral business. From navigating a family-operated funeral home to the process of cremation, and new memorialization technologies and green burials, this deeply candid episode offers a unique lens on mortality, tradition, and the evolving landscape of afterlife care.
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Connect with Dave Gashaw:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneofthesenights4564
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devastatin_dave
Bandcamp: https://oneofthesenightsco.bandcamp.com
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
08:54 – Mortuary Regulations
22:59 – Cremation Process
35:20 – Innovations in Memorialization
51:25 – Green Burials
01:19:04 – Mortality Reflections
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