The Days Grimm Podcast
The Days Grimm, "arguably Indiana's most comical, thrilling, and controversial podcast", This three-pronged mandate acts as a primary filter for their guest selection. The "comical" aspect is reflected in its official genre of "COMEDY INTERVIEWS" and its history of hosting local stand-up comedians. The "thrilling" component is evident in interviews with individuals who have extraordinary life stories, such as people who survived shootings, rare medical conditions, and combat. Finally, the "controversial" element is demonstrated by Brian & Thomas’ willingness to engage in difficult or unfiltered conversations, touching on topics like homelessness, artificial intelligence, and religious hypotheticals.
A crucial element of the show's tone is its tagline, "Brought to you by Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)". This self-aware and raw positioning signals a modern comedic sensibility that embraces vulnerability and finds humor in personal struggle. The podcast's brand is not built on polished narratives but on the authentic, often messy, intersection of hardship and humor. The most compelling guests are those who have navigated a "Grimm" reality and emerged with a story to tell, and ideally, a sense of humor about it. This dynamic is the core of the show's appeal and the primary filter for identifying a story worth telling.
The Days Grimm Podcast
Ep. 261 Botched Firing Squads and Stage Fires: May's Mortal Mistakes
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From revolutionary heroes to Hollywood legends, the month of May has hosted some of the most bizarre and "metal" departures in human history. In this episode of The Days Grand, Brian Michael Day, Thomas Grand, and Corey dive into a segment titled "Maze Mortal Mistakes," ranking five of the most incredible historical deaths based on their shock value and sheer audacity.
We explore the strange case of John Barrymore, whose friends allegedly kidnapped his corpse from a funeral home for one last party, and the tragic isolation of Hedviga Golik, a woman whose body remained undisturbed in front of her television for over four decades. The crew also discusses the "most metal way to die"—a revolutionary figure who predicted his own death by lightning and was struck down exactly as he requested while standing in a doorway.
This episode balances dark history with the podcast’s signature irreverent humor, covering botched executions in the American West and a devastating magician’s stage fire that led to a strange case of mistaken identity in the wreckage. Whether it is the morbid curiosity of a 42-year-old cup of tea or the cold bravado of a man facing a firing squad without a blindfold, these stories provide a unique look at the unexpected ways people have exited the stage of life.
Which of these historical deaths do you think is the most "metal"? Let us know in the comments if we missed a bizarre May story. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Days Grand and like the video for more deep dives into the strange and unusual.
TIMELINE:
00:00:30 - Episode Intro and "Cornish Apples"
04:20:00 - Introduction to "Maze Mortal Mistakes"
06:15:00 - The Death and "After-Party" of John Barrymore
17:48:00 - Hedviga Golik: The 42-Year Hide and Seek Champion
24:18:00 - The Great Lafayette: Magic, Dogs, and Stage Fires
33:29:00 - James Otis Jr.: The Revolutionary Struck by Lightning
41:15:00 - David Alexander Johnston and Mount St. Helens
42:40:00 - Wallace Wilkerson: The Most Botched Execution in Utah
46:30:00 - Final Rankings: The Top 5 Mortal Mistakes
54:00- Closing Thoughts and Current Events
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