The Book of the Dead

About The Book of the Dead

Hosted by Courtney Liso, The Book of the Dead is a true crime podcast that focuses on the victims of lesser-known crimes. Each episode presents a deep dive into a case from around the world, dissecting the details to tell the whole story of who each victim was, in addition to what happened to them. Formerly hosted by a mother-daughter team, the podcast has evolved with one host, taking the care necessary to ensure each victim is honored as they should be. Join Courtney every Wednesday at 12am EST for a new chapter in The Book of the Dead.

Publisher

Courtney Liso

Category

history · news · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Aug 2022

Latest episode

31 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 of 184 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   31 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bonus Chapter: Welcome to the Game-Would You Survive the Saw Traps?

   This Halloween, we're taking a break from true crime and stepping into the twisted world of John Kramer and the Saw franchise! For this special Halloween bonus episode of The Book of the Dead Podcast, I'm joined by my friends to take on 10 iconic Saw traps from across the movies and debate one very important question: Would we actually survive? From the infamous Reverse Bear Trap and the brutal Pound of Flesh trap to the terrifying bathroom game from the original Saw movie, we're putting ourselves in the shoes of Jigsaw's victims to find out who has what it takes to make it out alive. But surviving isn't just about beating the clock. Would we be willing to override our own morality to save ourselves? How far would we go when faced with an impossible choice? And when John Kramer puts us to the test, would we make it through his twisted games or become another victim of his idea of justice? Join us for a darkly entertaining deep dive into the Saw movies, iconic horror traps, impossible moral dilemmas, and plenty of questionable survival strategies. It's a little horror movie nostalgia, a little psychological torture, and a lot of arguing over who would die first. Because sometimes, even true crime podcasters need a break from real-life murder mysteries to find out how badly they'd fare in a fictional nightmare. The game is simple. The rules are brutal. Do you want to play a game? Happy Halloween from The Book of the Dead Podcast! Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   28 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Chapter 154: The Warning Signs-Margarita Gracheva and Domestic Violence in Russia

   Host investigates Margarita Gracheva's harrowing experience with domestic violence in Russia, revealing critical warning signs and systemic failures.

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   27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Darkcast Network Presents: Stories Mummy Never Told You

   Host [Host Name] explores global folklore and creepy pastas in this interview episode, offering listeners chilling tales perfect for Halloween.

Who has been a guest on The Book of the Dead

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Emily
• The Book of the Dead Host
• Carmita
• CJ

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

5,700

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

52 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

48 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

84

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