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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Stiff

The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

Book • 2003

Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers is a non-fiction book by Mary Roach that delves into the history and various uses of human cadavers, from medical research to crash test dummies.

Roach's narrative is both informative and humorous, making the book an engaging read for those interested in medical history and science.

The book covers topics such as body snatching, decomposition, and alternative burial methods, offering a unique perspective on death and the human body.

Mentioned by

Vanessa Van Edwards

Spencer Greenberg

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Recommended by

Vanessa Van Edwards

.

The Stoic’s Playbook For INSTANT Charisma | Vanessa Van Edwards (PT. 2)

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as one of his favorite books, full of fun, gruesome, intriguing stories about what happens to our bodies after we die.

Replaceable You

Mentioned as one of

Mary Roach

’s popular science books.

Human Technomorphology (SWAPPING OUT BODY PARTS) with Mary Roach

Mentioned by

Regina Barber

when introducing Mary Roach, the author of the book.

What Are Flies Doing In The Middle Of The Ocean?

Mentioned by Steve Hupp as one of Mary Roach's bestsellers, showcasing her engaging writing style.

The Skeptics Guide #1072 - Jan 24 2026

Mentioned by

Sean Carroll

as one of the books authored by

Mary Roach

.

328 | Mary Roach on Replacing Parts of Our Bodies

Mentioned as a previous book by Mary Roach, promoting her new book 'Replaceable You'.

Why Animal Scavengers Protect Your Health

Mentioned by

Robert Lamb

in comparison to the mummification process.

Dinner with King Tut, with Sam Kean

Mentioned by Sanjay Gupta as one of

Mary Roach

's books exploring big questions about the human body.

How Far Would You Go to Replace Your Body? Mary Roach Has Thoughts

Mentioned as a previous book by Mary Roach, who is described as America's Funniest Science Writer.

How AI Advances Are Improving Humanoid Robots

Mentioned by

Spencer Greenberg

as one of

Mary Roach

's books.

Exploring sex science and pseudo-science (with Mary Roach)

Mentioned by

Dylan Thuras

as one of

Mary Roach

's incredible science books.

A Tour of Human Anatomy With Mary Roach

Mentioned by

Chelsea Cullen

as one of her favorite books about the history of cadavers.

You Need To Master These 5 Habits To NEVER Gain Weight Again

Mentioned by

A.J. Jacobs

as one of Mary Roach's notable books.

Humble Pie and Bonnet Rippers

Mentioned by Neil deGrasse Tyson as one of the books written by

Mary Roach

.

Replaceable You with Mary Roach

Mentioned by

Mary Roach

when discussing her book Stiff, which is about medical cadaveric research.

Mary Roach on Disgust, Death, and Danger (Live at Mason)

Mentioned as one of Mary Roach's books, who is the author of "Replaceable You".

Can Better Equipment Eliminate Concussions In Sports?

Mentioned by

Gilbert Cruz

when introducing

Mary Roach

as the author.

Mary Roach Loves Writing About Weird Science

Mentioned by

Jesse Thorn

e as one of

Mary Roach

's popular books, showcasing her science writing style.

Mary Roach on 'Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy'

Mentioned by

Mina Kim

as one of

Mary Roach

's previous books.

Mary Roach: You’re More Replaceable Than You Know

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