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Mother Knows Death

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Mental Health
Domestic Violence
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Tana Toraja
Ellen Greenberg
Bizarre Medical Cases
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Kim Kardashian
Death Rituals

Mother Knows Death is a weekly podcast hosted by Pathologists’ Assistant, Nicole Angemi and her daughter, Maria Q. Kane. Together, they explore the fascinating, often unsettling realities of the human body, true crime, medical mysteries, and unexpected tragedies. With insights from current events and jaw-dropping listener stories, Mother Knows Death challenges conventional views on life, death, an... more

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Jarrett Ferentino
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Episode: D4vd Charged with Murder, Katy Perry Accusations, ‘Mothers, Murders, and Motivation’, and More with Legal Analyst, Jarrett Ferentino!
Scott Duffey
Retired FBI supervisory special agent who supervised Violent Crimes Task Force Squad; later director for Wilmington University's Criminal Justice Institute and crime analyst on TV
FBI (former); Wilmington University
Episode: Savannah Guthrie TODAY Interview, Consulting on 'Task,' and Becoming an FBI Agent with Retired Special Agent, Scott Duffey!
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Episode: Justin Timberlake Bodycam Footage, Kouri Richins, Nancy Guthrie Updates, and More with True Crime with the Sarge Host, Joseph Giacalone!
Steven Lin
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Jeremy Pauley
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Hosts

Nicole Angemi
Pathologists' Assistant by training; co-host with medical/forensic expertise; mother to Maria Kane.
Maria Q. Kane
Co-host; brings pop culture perspective and journalistic curiosity, complementing medical context with accessible storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 786 ratings
  • Showing lack of knowledge

    Specifically about segment on Selma Blair. Laughing about someone’s mental health issues is in poor taste. No one said MS caused the medical emergency. Perhaps this woman has psychiatric issues. And absolutely could influence her behavior. A podcast like this just keeps the stigma going. Get some empathy for human beings. Not excusing the behavior, but don’t really know what you’re talking about when you discuss MS nor psychiatric issues. Would have more respect if you had some backing. Clearly ... more

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    CHRIS NICU
    United Statesa month ago
  • It’s time to hire an audio engineer.

    I love your podcast and yours is my go to comfort listening. It’s getting hard to listen when the commercials are louder than your content and/or when one of the mics is too loud. Once that gets dialed in it will be perfect! Keep up the good work.

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    Swaneyjen
    United States2 months ago
  • It’s great, could be amazing !

    Really good - I think this podcast could be like amazing tho so I’m surprised by the amount who don’t follow . They have Interesting topics . I follow Nicole and she’s brilliant and her primary job is not podcasting. With that being said , I think they should take a course on podcasting or something . Like it doesn’t flow well when they are talking about stories - just quickly go from one to the next with no transitions, really mispronounced words, Maria always interrupts her mom, some episodes... more

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    ltdubbs
    United States2 months ago
  • Not objective

    Getting sick of Nicole’s inability to be objective. SOME of the content is based on medical facts, but most of it is just Nicole’s rigid and judgmental opinion. I personally try to move past her ignorance, but it’s hard at times. Hope she reads these reviews! I’m falling out of love of this podcast! Leave your outdated and bigoted viewpoints out of it! My god!

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    WAPeacock
    United States4 months ago
  • Good show but…

    The mispronunciations and bad editing are so distracting. They can’t pronounce really simple stuff, like Ed Kemper, famous Co-Ed killer from CA, is said “Kempner “, over and over, the editing will repeat it self if there is a flub, instead of editing that part out. Instead of saying “David” they spell D4vd, like that’s his stage name, no it’s just said David… I could go on but I hope I made my point. The other info is good, they talk about gross or medical issues in a matter of fact way instead ... more

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    Isthistaken?lcm1981wtf
    United States6 months ago

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Fans praise the hosts' knowledge, banter, and chemistry.
Listeners value clear medical context paired with engaging storytelling.

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Q: Pretty cool new safety feature for all the people leaving their kids to bake in the car. I'm sure it has lots of other good stuff that I haven't figured out how to work yet, but you guys would be interested.
Maria says her car alerts her to objects in the back seat, while Nicole describes a child-movement alert in her car. They discuss the usefulness and cost of these features.
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Q: It seems that they do have safety features that will not let the ride leave the station if all the latches are not completely shut. I am now hesitating doing any more rides after this last accident. I definitely enjoy the thrill rides, but not enough to risk my life.
The hosts say ride systems appear to prevent departure when restraints are not secured, while acknowledging that an accident still occurred and that they do not know exactly how the failure happened.
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Q: If they had gotten a vein, is it more likely the execution would have worked?
Yes. The medication would have entered the bloodstream and had the intended effect; instead, it entered tissue around the veins, causing burns and insufficient absorption.
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Q: Would you do it again?
Maria says she would consider another IVF cycle if not for her difficult birth, pelvic surgery, and the emotional and physical demands. She would return to the same doctor and clinic.
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Q: I'm generally curious about your IVF experience. Did you have any apprehensions about it, and did it help or hinder you finding the right place?
Maria says she researched clinics, considered insurance coverage and reviews, and chose a doctor whose experience matched her suspected endometriosis. She describes the medical, emotional, and financial demands of treatment and says she would recommend her clinic and doctor.

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What is Mother Knows Death about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two pathology-informed hosts—Nicole Angemi and her daughter Maria Q. Kane—guide listeners through true crime, medical mysteries, and body-related curiosities with a medical lens. Episodes mix current events, high-profile cases, and clinical context from forensic and pathology perspectives, often weaving in personal anecdotes and engaging with audience questions. The show is known for blunt, informed commentary, a strong educational angle, and a mother-daughter dynamic that adds relatable banter. Noteworthy signals include a consistent emphasis on medical accuracy, public-health takeaways, and discussions that bridge pathology with crime and culture, making it appealing to listeners who crave depth, frankness, and practical insights from exp... more

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