The Obit Project
Jad Abumrad and Jule BanvilleStories about the lives of real Montanans after they die. Co-hosted by old friends and colleagues Jad Abumrad (founder of Radiolab and creator of Dolly Parton’s America and 2025’s Fela Kuti: Fear No Man) and University of Montana professor and journalist Jule Banville (An Absurd Result). This 12-episode production of the Montana Media Lab at the UM School of Journalism started with a class of coll... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentary | |||
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A lot of people in Billings, Montana, knew Stanley Littleboy by sight. He was that homeless guy with the great face you’d see downtown or in South Park. But he had people who loved him. His kids and grandkids in Billings tried to give him options, in... more
Darrel Johnson was someone people thought they knew. Maybe they worked alongside him at a high school dance. Maybe they knew him from Boy Scouts or through the camp he ran for troubled boys. His son knew his dad was also involved in some grisly inves... more
When she was in high school, Lotus Porte-Moyel interviewed her neighbor, Ellen Baumler, about being a successful woman. Ellen’s success was measured in history books – she wrote 13 of them about the people and places of Montana and was the historian ... more
In 1965, Montanan pilot Dean Pogreba pulled up into the clouds over North Vietnam and was never heard from again. That left his wife and kids to always wonder: Was he still out there? Over the years, a few clues and stories gave his family hope. Maxi... more
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Thank you for creating such an extraordinary project for these students and for sharing it with the world. It’s easy to get lost in the noise of “making it big” or being notable, but there’s something deeply refreshing about learning the stories of everyday people—how they lived, how they loved, and how their seemingly “minor” presence can leave a profound impact on those around them. It’s a beautiful reminder of what life truly is, and that there is no single right way to live it.
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United Statesa month ago - Really love this one!
Very happy to have found this podcast. Really cool and interesting concept, so well written and produced. I look forward to each episode. Keep up the great work!
Apple Podcasts5tree topper234United Statesa month ago - Maybe my Mom’s recent death brought me here
Maybe this will be inspiration to write a great obit for the spreading of her ashes ceremony in June, by the Mediterranean Sea.
Apple Podcasts5fotovitaminaUnited Statesa month ago - Very enjoyable
This new podcast is refreshingly different, creative, and engaging. I enjoy the regional connection, too.
Apple Podcasts5Wyoming travellerUnited Statesa month ago - New insights
I love this new look at people’s lives. Bringing a view to people who we sometimes forget about. Thank you for this amazing podcast!
Apple Podcasts5KligUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #125 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #138 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #147 |  Germany/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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Apple Podcasts | #169 |  India/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is The Obit Project about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series centers on deeply personal, sound-rich obituaries that illuminate the lives of real Montanans after death. Across episodes, the show weaves family memories, community stories, and historical context through intimate interviews, archival material, and collaborative storytelling. Topics frequently explore memory, legacy, place, and how obituaries can reveal universal truths beyond traditional bios. A standout aspect is the blend of academic mentorship with documentary craft, producing a fresh, classroom-rooted approach to obituary storytelling that also engages broader public conversations about memory and history.
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The Obit Project launched 2 months ago and published 9 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Obit Project include:
1. Paul Hamby
2. Bayliss Flynn
3. Lotus Porte-Moyel
4. Maxine Pogreba
5. JoVonne Wagner
6. Jack Kirkley
7. Annea Lockwood
8. Izaak Opatz
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