The Obit Project
Claim This Podcastby Jad Abumrad and Jule Banville
Podcast Overview
<p>Stories 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 college students learning about the long tradition of obituary writing. It culminated with them and other journalists creating a new form that explores universal truths, legacies and reckoning with the memories of those we love. Hear the stories wherever you get your podcasts and on Montana Public Radio. </p>
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Publishing Since
3/18/2026
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Recent Episodes
May 28, 2026
The Farmer Who Never Left His Land
Kathleen Shannon narrates the life of Wayne Boyes, a farmer who dedicated his life to his land and cows, leaving a legacy of hard work and community.
May 21, 2026
Off the Grid by Choice
Paul Hamby reports on Stanley Littleboy's choice to live off the grid and his family's reconciliation with his unconventional life.
May 14, 2026
An Imperfect Parent
<p><a href="https://www.gardencityfh.com/obituaries/darrel-johnson">Darrel Johnson</a> 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 investigations because Darrel would develop crime-scene photos in the family bathroom. Darrel’s job and personality were darker than most knew and time has allowed for honest, nuanced reflection.</p> <p>Reported and narrated by Bayliss Flynn, current student at UM Journalism.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
10 total episodes available with 2 transcripts
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- What is The Obit Project?
<p>Stories 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 college students learning about the long tradition of obituary writing. It culminated with them and other journalists creating a new form that explores universal truths, legacies and reckoning with the memories of those we love. Hear the stories wherever you get your podcasts and on Montana Public Radio. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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