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Does This Make My Ash Look Big?

"Does This Make My Ash Look Big?" is a lighthearted and comical podcast where hosts explore all things cremation and post-mortem wishes with a twist. Occasionally special guests join in on the fun to share their unique and often funny thoughts on where they'd like their ashes spread, while diving into random topics from body and organ donation to dating, outdoor activities, and favorite travel destinations. With plenty of humor, personal stories, and a weekly unanswerable question, this podcast is a quirky and fun way to rethink how we approach life... and death.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
18
Years Active
2025
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Ashholes In The Wild

Ashholes In The Wild

In this week’s chaotic-but-charming adventure, your unhinged hosts, Bailey and Chelsea, leave the studio and hit the coast! We head to Islesford to interview the delightful Richard about sea burials,…
00:29:49  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Shoot It All To Hell

Shoot It All To Hell

Your unhinged hosts are back and fully off the rails. We start with a wild dive into the world of cremation and ammunition—yes, you can turn ashes into bullets—and then abruptly pivot to more pressin…
00:28:37  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
One Small Step for Man, One Giant Yeet for My Urn

One Small Step for Man, One Giant Yeet for My Urn

In this episode of Does This Make My Ash Look Big?, we blast off into the world of space burial; yep, launching your ashes into orbit like a final mic drop. We talk about the companies that’ll shoot …
00:30:19  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
Heavenly Birthdays and Fiery Goodbyes

Heavenly Birthdays and Fiery Goodbyes

It’s America’s birthday week, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how; with a brief history of cremation, a deep dive into the strange world of Facebook birthday wishes, and maybe a hot dog or…
00:29:59  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
He Scattered Grandma's Ashes at Coachella.....Major Irk, Part 2

He Scattered Grandma's Ashes at Coachella.....Major Irk, Part 2

In this continuation of last week’s episode, we dive back into the world of icks and red flags; the little things people do that make us run away. We discuss oddly specific turn-offs and unpack the t…
00:25:46  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
He Scattered Grandma's Ashes at Coachella.....Major Ick

He Scattered Grandma's Ashes at Coachella.....Major Ick

We kick things off with ashes and authority, diving into where you definitely shouldn’t scatter cremains (no matter how good the view is). From Disney rides to protected lands, we talk about the stra…

00:31:56  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Ashholes with Poles

Ashholes with Poles

In this reel-y special episode, we welcome Chelsea’s brother James to the pod! We dive into the bizarre world of turning cremains into fish food and bait—because why not haunt the lake and the bass? …
00:41:26  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Gushers, Tamagotchis, and Tattooing Cremains

Gushers, Tamagotchis, and Tattooing Cremains

In this episode of Does This Make My Ash Look Big?, we’re diving deep into two things that leave a lasting impression—90s nostalgia and permanent body art made from cremains. We talk about the rising…
00:47:34  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
Slapshots and Sudsy Send-Offs

Slapshots and Sudsy Send-Offs

In this episode, we bring Mom and Dad in to lace up our skates and slide into a conversation about hockey husbands, water cremation, and the oddly specific logistics of post-mortem wishes. What happe…

00:44:04  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
We're Harvesting Brains and Cutting Our Arms Off

We're Harvesting Brains and Cutting Our Arms Off

This week on Does This Make My Ash Look Big?, we chat about the harrowing brain harvesting operation in Bucksport, Maine, and why did it stop at brains?


Then, things take a dramatic turn as we discuss…

00:33:09  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
Shamrocks, Shenanigans, and Sprouting from the Dead

Shamrocks, Shenanigans, and Sprouting from the Dead

In this episode we explore the green side of going out — from turning ashes into trees to getting shamrocked on St. Patrick's Day. Ever wondered if becoming a tree is the ultimate "going green"? Or i…

00:44:27  |   Thu 20 Mar 2025
Put Us in a Glass Coffin so The World Can See Us Holding Hands

Put Us in a Glass Coffin so The World Can See Us Holding Hands

This week, we’re joined by Chelsea’s brother for a wild ride through post-mortem possibilities—because why just settle for cremation when you can be displayed in a glass coffin or frozen for future g…

00:41:27  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
Cosmos and Cremation: A Winning Combination

Cosmos and Cremation: A Winning Combination

In the sixth episode of Does This Make My Ash Look Big?, Bailey and Chelsea are joined by their friends Holly and Morgan for a laugh-out-loud conversation about post-mortem wishes that’s equal parts …

00:39:48  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
Cremation Fireworks and the Gravestone Hustle: Death but Make it Chaotic, with Sara and Matthew

Cremation Fireworks and the Gravestone Hustle: Death but Make it Chaotic, with Sara and Matthew

In this episode of Does This Make My Ash Look Big?, we’re joined by not one, but TWO special guests for a hilariously morbid deep dive into all things death and beyond. One of our guests owns a monu…

00:46:33  |   Mon 03 Mar 2025
Cremate Me, Bury Me, But Don't Make Me Relive My Teen Years with Morgan and Sean

Cremate Me, Bury Me, But Don't Make Me Relive My Teen Years with Morgan and Sean

In this episode of Does This Make My Ash Look Big?, we dive into the age-old debate: burial or cremation? We break down the options (without breaking the bank) and chat with special guests about thei…

00:37:56  |   Thu 20 Feb 2025
Cremation Station: Next Stop, Anywhere but Here

Cremation Station: Next Stop, Anywhere but Here

In this thought-provoking (and maybe slightly morbid) episode, we dive into what happens to the body after death—beyond just the traditional burial. From the fiery finale of cremation to the scientif…
00:31:13  |   Thu 13 Feb 2025
Take My Kidney, Toast My Body, and Toss Me Off a Mountain

Take My Kidney, Toast My Body, and Toss Me Off a Mountain

In this episode, we explore cremation, organ donation, and the outdoor activities we all pretend to enjoy. We break down facts about organ donation, ask a burning question about cremation, and dive i…

00:38:44  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
Dating While Dealing with Ashes

Dating While Dealing with Ashes

****Please bear with us as we navigate the first few episodes of our podcast; we are still learning!**** A mix of personal storytelling and deep, sometimes uncomfortable topics like cremation creates…
00:21:35  |   Sat 01 Feb 2025
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