Frozen Head

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Frozen Head

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Hosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid. When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead on the sidewalk outside his condo, you might think that’s the end of his story. But, really, it’s just the beginning. Because Laurence and others like him have signed up to be frozen and brought back to life in the future. And that belief will pull multiple generations of the Pilgeram family into a cryonics soap opera filled with dead pets, gold coins, grenades, fist fights, mysterious packages, family feuds, Hall of Fame baseball legends, and frozen heads — lots of frozen heads. From Wondery, comes a story about life, death, and what comes next. Binge all episodes of Frozen Head exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/frozen-head/ now.

Episodes

  1. EPISODE 1

    Mother Melters

    Two dead bodies. Two ordinary deaths… or so it seems. But these two cases, decades apart, will pit cryonicists against mother melters. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to https://www.modernfertility.com/frozenhead. Better Help: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FROZENHEAD and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel: Right now get 55% off your subscription when you go to https://www.babbel.com/frozenhead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min

  2. EPISODE 2 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Till Death Do Us Part

    When death threatens to tear Laurence Pilgeram from his wife…it’s time to put his wildest plans into action. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Hello Fresh: Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/frozenhead21 and use CODE Frozenhead21 for 21 FREE meals plus shipping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    34 min

  3. EPISODE 3 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    The Popsicle Factory

    Two families get into a bitter battle over a body frozen at Alcor. But how do you really know what the dead want? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FROZENHEAD and get on your way to being your best self. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min

  4. EPISODE 4 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Florida Man

    Alcor takes a big swing at a major league client, but will it help them convince the public that cryonics is legit? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. Support us by supporting our sponsors! CARE/OF: You can get up to 50% off your first order by going to https://www.takecareof.com/ and enter code FrozenHead50 at checkout. HELLO FRESH: Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/frozenhead21 and use CODE Frozenhead21 for 21 FREE meals plus shipping. MODERN FERTILITY: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to https://www.modernfertility.com/frozenhead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  5. EPISODE 5 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Over My Dead Body

    It's finally Laurence's turn to be frozen. But when a mysterious box arrives on a doorstep in Montana - it appears that Laurence’s chances at a second life have gone up in smoke. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. Support us by supporting our sponsors! MODERN FERTILITY: Right now Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to https://www.modernfertility.com/frozenhead/. BETTER HELP: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FROZENHEAD and get on your way to being your best self. BABBEL: Right now get up to 50% off your subscription when you go to https://www.babbel.com/frozenhead/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min

  6. EPISODE 6 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Ashes to Ashes

    A family curse is passed down from generation to generation. What will it take to break it? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FROZENHEAD and get on your way to being your best self. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min

  7. EPISODE 7 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    You’re All Going to Die!!!

    Sooner or later, death comes for all of us. In this special episode, Ash and Alaina sit down with John Troyer, who studies death for a living. Plus, we hear your stories about near death experiences, odd inheritances, and signs from beyond the grave. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. Support us by supporting our sponsors! MODERN FERTILITY: Right now Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to https://www.modernfertility.com/frozenhead/. BABBEL: Right now get up to 50% off your subscription when you go to https://www.babbel.com/frozenhead/. HELLO FRESH: Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/frozenhead21 and use CODE Frozenhead21 for 21 FREE meals plus shipping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  8. 12/12/2022

    Introducing: Frozen Head

    Hosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid. When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead on the sidewalk outside his condo, you might think that’s the end of his story. But, really, it’s just the beginning. Because Laurence and others like him have signed up to be frozen and brought back to life in the future. And that belief will pull multiple generations of the Pilgeram family into a cryonics soap opera filled with dead pets, gold coins, grenades, fist fights, mysterious packages, family feuds, Hall of Fame baseball legends, and frozen heads — lots of frozen heads. From Wondery, comes a story about life, death, and what comes next. You can binge all episodes of Frozen Head exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Find Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    3 min

  9. MAR 31

    Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat

    Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous.    One woman sets out to bring back her best friend who has fallen under the spell of this modern-day guru.   And what begins as a search for a missing friend soon puts her on a collision course with Kat.  Based on the hit Brazilian podcast, journalist Chico Felitti uncovers a gripping story of influence, control, and those who dare to fight back. Listen to Don’t Cross Kat: Wondery.fm/DontCrossKat  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    6 min

  10. BONUS

    Where to find Episodes 2-7 of Frozen Head

    In the first episode of Frozen Head, you learned about two ordinary people whose deaths were anything but. No, this isn’t one of those true crime docs about a series of brutal murders. Rather, these two unassuming people were a part of a controversial movement – the right to be preserved cryogenically in the hopes of a second chance. After their deaths, decades apart, all hell broke loose between cryonicists and those who reject the supposed quack science of reanimation. If you want to hear the rest of Frozen Head, you can binge all seven episodes exclusively on Wondery Plus. On Wondery Plus, you can listen to all your favorite podcasts early and ad-free. With a library featuring over 50 #1 Apple Podcast hits and 45,000 binge worthy episodes, there’s something for everyone. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery app or an Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 min

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Hosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid. When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead on the sidewalk outside his condo, you might think that’s the end of his story. But, really, it’s just the beginning. Because Laurence and others like him have signed up to be frozen and brought back to life in the future. And that belief will pull multiple generations of the Pilgeram family into a cryonics soap opera filled with dead pets, gold coins, grenades, fist fights, mysterious packages, family feuds, Hall of Fame baseball legends, and frozen heads — lots of frozen heads. From Wondery, comes a story about life, death, and what comes next. Binge all episodes of Frozen Head exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/frozen-head/ now.

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  • Channel
    Wondery
  • Creator
    Wondery
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Wondery LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Frozen Head
  • Provider
    Wondery, Inc.

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