In this nightmarish episode, Kelsey dives into one of folklore’s most gruesome creatures aloud to Kaylee and Sheila—the skinless, corpse-rotting terror known as the Nuckelavee.

Born from the dark shores of the Orkney Islands, the Nuckelavee is part horse, part man, and all rot. But is it just a monster story… or a reflection of how we process disease, death, and decay?

Together, the trio dives into its chilling origins, how it might’ve been shaped by Viking trauma or medieval public health fears, and why it still lingers in our cultural nightmares.

Some monsters chase you. This one just spreads.

When someone signs a Do Not Resuscitate order, it’s supposed to be the final say. But what happens when family members, doctors, or even strangers override that decision—whether out of love, fear, or control?

In this episode, Kaylee walks Kelsey and Sheila through realities where DNRs were ignored, exploring the ethical, legal, and emotional fallout. From stories of unwanted revivals to the murky space between consent and panic, we’re asking the hard question: Who really gets the final word when someone’s dying wish is "Let me go"?

Buckle up for an honest conversation about autonomy, guilt, and why death deserves just as much respect as life.

Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes and Spotify and following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Email your stories, questions, and musings to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠talkdeathytome@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode was produced and edited by Kelsey Jae.

Pack your black hats and walking shoes—Sheila, Kaylee, Kelsey, and Alan hit the road for a haunted history adventure through Boston and Salem! From revolutionary gravesites and midnight ghost tours to the chilling legacy of the Salem Witch Trials, the crew explores the darker corners of America's past. Expect spooky stories, historic sites, questionable reenactments, and lots of laughs along the way.

Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes and Spotify and following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Email your stories, questions, and musings to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠talkdeathytome@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode was produced and edited by Kelsey Jae.