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    Cemetery Row

    Join Lori, Hannah and Sheena as they explore the most fascinating stories found in cemeteries.
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    Episodes (80)

    Grab Bag - Haunted Cemeteries, Jane Does and Writers

    Grab Bag - Haunted Cemeteries, Jane Does and Writers
    Get ready for some interesting stories in this episode of Cemetery Row. The Olive Branch Jane Doe that we covered in an earlier episode was identified this week, so Lori covers more Jane Does whose identities have also been discovered. Hannah covers the spooky haunted Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in Illinois. And Sheena celebrates Women's History Month by sharing the life of writer Dorothy Parker.

    Black Excellence '24

    Black Excellence '24
    Happy Black History Month! In this episode, Sheena covers Susie King Taylor, the first Black woman to teach a free school in Georgia, the first Black woman to self-publish her memoirs and the first Black nurse in the Civil War. Lori shares the story of cowboy Nat Love, one of the most famous heroes of the Old West. Hannah covers rap legend and actor DMX.

    Hotties

    Hotties
    Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, the girls cover historical hotties. Lori takes us back to Mount Everest to discuss mountaineer Andrew "Sandy" Irvine. Hannah covers the tragic story of actress and model Dorothy Stratten, and Sheena discusses innovative storyteller/director/actor Orson Welles.

    The Aloha State

    The Aloha State
    Take a journey to Hawaii with us on this episode of Cemetery Row! The girls cover notable Hawaiians and Hawaii cemeteries. Hannah shares Hawaiian hauntings, and Lori covers the Burial Mound at the Zoo. Sheena covers Alfred Apaka, "The Golden Voice of Hawaii," and Ray Emory, who fought to identify unknown soldiers killed in Pearl Harbor.

    Vermont: Granite, Ice Cream and Mansions

    Vermont: Granite, Ice Cream and Mansions
    In this week's episode of Cemetery Row, travel to interesting cemeteries and mausoleums in Vermont, the Green Mountain State. Hannah covers a variety of cemeteries and graves, including the Flavor Graveyard and the grave of Figure, the first Morgan horse. Lori discusses Hope Cemetery and the sculptors who made some of the cemetery's most fascinating tombstones. Sheena shares the successes and tragedies of the Smith family who lived in beautiful Shard Villa.

    Ghosts and Gaffs

    Ghosts and Gaffs
    Happy Spooky Season! In this episode of Cemetery Row, the girls cover spooky stories - Hannah tells us about the Fox Sisters, who talked to ghosts; Sheena discusses Homer Tate and his freak taxidermy and other weird creations; and Lori shares a co-worker's story about the time a ghost predicted her love life.

    Comedians

    Comedians
    Get ready to laugh! This week the Cemetery Row gals cover comedians and where they're buried. Lori shares the story of trailblazing comedian, actress, director and producer Mabel Normand, who mentored Charlie Chaplin. Sheena covers Jackie "Moms" Mabley, the first successful Black female standup comedian whose career spanned more than 50 years. Hannah covers comedian, screenwriter, actor and producer Rodney Dangerfield, who as we all know, got no respect.

    Pride 2023

    Pride 2023
    Happy Pride Month! In this week's episode, we take a look at incredible LGTBQ+ folks from history. Hannah shares the story of German physician and sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld, and Lori covers Margot Heuman, the first queer Jewish woman known to have survived concentration camps during World War II. Sheena covers artist and musician Norma Tanega.

    Grab Bag

    Grab Bag
    The topics for this week’s episode range from a best friend to a wrestler to unique burial practices from around the world. Hannah covers the hanging coffins of Sagada, Philippines, as well as a few other interesting cemeteries. Sheena shares the story of Memphis wrestler Sputnik Monroe. Lori shares the final resting place of her best friend, Shannon Smith.
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