SBS Audio podcast Grave Matters returns from and with the dead for a second season co-hosted by Nadine J. Cohen and Anthony Levin.

The great mates will this time explore everything from the history of whole-body donation to the challenges of aged care for the LGBTI community, the ethics and future of voluntary assisted dying, forensic and trauma cleaning, AI, true crime, the anti-ageing science behind the “curing death movement” and even a a monster-sized Halloween special on vampires and zombies.

Across 10 episodes the eclectic range of experts and special guests will include journalist and author Jackie Dent, Director of Exit International Dr. Philip Nitschke, academic and monster expert Dr Emily Zarka, forensic cleaner Gabrielle Simpson, Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of New South Wales Toby Walsh, Gamilaroi woman and Sorry Business Consultant Eliza Munro, unlikely true crime podcaster Alex Campbell, philosopher and academic Dr Patrick Linden and psycho-sexologist Chantelle Otten.

Grave Matters co-host Nadine J. Cohen said:

“Far from morbid, this season introduces 10 passionate, inspiring people working with death in diverse and intriguing ways. Every episode is an adventure full of insight, humour and heart, from cleaning crime scenes and solving cold cases to navigating grief and sex and escaping the zombie apocalypse. I’m really excited for listeners to join us on this new journey.”

Grave Matters co-host Anthony Levin said:

“We were thrilled that Grave Matters’ bold approach to exploring one of life’s most misunderstood realities resonated strongly with listeners, and this season we’re digging even deeper into the wild world of death. Prepare for unexpected topics, hilarious revelations and a smorgasbord of incredible guests.”

You can relisten or catch up on on season one of Grave Matters here or hear new episodes every Thursday from 9 October wherever you stream podcasts.