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DEAD Talks

Unknown
Grief
Death
Mental Health
Near-Death Experience
Afterlife
Mediumship
Love
Spirituality
Cancer
Healing
Loss
Near-Death Experiences
Family
Life After Death
Reincarnation
Trauma
Personal Growth
Family Dynamics
Suicide
Psychic Abilities

DEAD Talks w/ David Ferrugio engages with death a little differently. Each new guest shares their experience with death, grief and loss in a way that shatters the ”don’t talk about death” taboo. You could cry, but you may have some laughs along the way.

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Latest Episodes

Elton Anderson Jr. shares the terrifying story of nearly dying from malaria while traveling alone in Brazil — and the profound near-death experience that changed his understanding of life, death, spirituality, and love forever.

During the experience... more

Mark Normand joins DEAD Talks for one of his most honest and unexpected conversations yet.

Known for his rapid-fire comedy and dark humor, Mark opens up about fatherhood, mortality, religion, emotional suppression, addiction, grief, cancel culture, ... more

Stanford-trained psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti joins Dead Talks to explain why most people aren't actually living — they're just surviving, driven by unhealed trauma they can't see. We unpack how trauma rewires your brain, accelerates aging in your bod... more

What happens after we die?

After studying over 1,500 near-death experiences, today’s guest, John Burke, shares the patterns, real stories, and evidence that continue to challenge what we think we know about death—and what may come after.

Exclusive ... more

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Elton Anderson Jr.
Guest sharing his near-death experience and spiritual journey
Photographer, traveler, and spiritual teacher
Episode: Near-Death Experience, The Afterlife & Losing Fear Of Death with Elton Anderson Jr (#263)
Mark Normand
Stand-up comedian
Episode: Mark Normand Gets Brutally Honest About Death & Emotions (#262)
Dr. Paul Conti
Stanford psychiatrist and author of What's Going Right
Stanford University/Clinical practice
Episode: Stanford Psychiatrist: "You're Not Living, You're Surviving" Dr. Paul Conti (#261)
John Burke
Author and researcher who has studied near-death experiences for decades
Author and researcher
Episode: 40 Years Studying Near-Deaths — The Patterns Are Undeniable | John Burke (#260)
Rainn Wilson
Actor, writer, producer, author of Soul Boom
Soul Boom / SoulPancake
Episode: Rainn Wilson on Losing His Father (And What Death Revealed) (#259)
Christopher Kerr
Hospice physician, CEO and CMO at Hospice Buffalo and Pive Care; researcher of end-of-life experiences
Hospice Buffalo and Partners (Pive Care)
Episode: What Happens Right Before Death? A Hospice Doctor Explains | Dr. Kerr (#258)
Kimberly Meredith
Psychic medium and healer who shares her near-death experience and spiritual gifts.
Self (Kimberly Meredith)
Episode: She Died for 4.5 Minutes—Then Came Back Changed | Kimberely Meredith (#257)
Adriana Sansam
Lost husband to overdose; mother of three; podcast creator
Self
Episode: How Do You Tell Your Kids Their Parent Died? | Adriana Sansam (#256)
John Edward
A recognized psychic medium known for connecting with the deceased
Episode: John Edward on Mediumship, Grief, and Connecting With Loved Ones After Death (#255)

Host

David Ferrugio
Host focused on death, grief, and meaningful conversations; engages with guests to share diverse perspectives on loss and healing.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 941 ratings
  • She died for 4.5 minutes

    Everything this woman said made no sense medically. She had to have completely made her story up. I do like your podcast but please don’t bring people on without at least speaking to someone with knowledge to validate that what she says happened actually makes sense. The story about performing CPR after the doctor declared someone dead would never happen. Heparin isn’t given to someone who has been in an accident as she described. Totally made up. Very disappointing

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    notoleranceforstupid
    United States2 months ago
  • So happy I found this show!

    Never would’ve thought I’d be so tuned into a podcast about death! The way the (otherwise terrifying) topic is approached from such a unique and judgement free prospective is so refreshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mEGGOwaffle
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    I watch on Facebook clips all the time. Absolutely love the host and many, many guests. All their stories are so relatable, and oddly comforting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leahcyr
    Canada2 months ago
  • John Edward Psychic Medium

    EXCELLENT WORK AND WONDERFUL INTERVIEW!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emerald Angel 62
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great for curious and open-minded listeners

    Loving this podcast - like the way the presenter lets the guests tell their stories without feeling the need to take over, but guides the conversation with questions and keeps an open mind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neets67
    Australia3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the nonjudgmental tone and depth of conversations.
The host creates a safe space and lets guests share their stories deeply.
Guests bring diverse, relatable perspectives on death and grief.
Some episodes draw strong emotional responses and personal reflections that linger after listening.
The host balances sensitivity with curiosity, making tough topics approachable.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Happens Right Before Death? A Hospice Doctor Explains | Dr. Kerr (#258)
Q: So what happens in the moments before we die?
The guest explains that as death approaches, patients increasingly report dreams or visions that are coherent, comforting, and often involve loved ones who have passed, with realism rated highly by observers and no universal medical explanation needed to validate the experience.
She Died for 4.5 Minutes—Then Came Back Changed | Kimberely Meredith (#257)
Q: What happened during the near-death experience and how did it change you?
I flatlined for four and a half minutes, witnessed a brilliant light and a sense that I was invited to stay, and returned transformed with renewed gifts and a strengthened mission to help others through healing.
When “I Love You” Comes Too Late with Nacya Marreiro (#248)
Q: You mentioned something about hard term back where we were. What was this near-death experience you had?
When I was 16, I used to surf. I got in the ocean with the wrong board and I got pulled under the waves. I realized I was going to drown, but then I felt a strange calmness and floated toward light.
When “I Love You” Comes Too Late with Nacya Marreiro (#248)
Q: What's the deal with the rest of your family? Do you have other family?
Yeah, I have a mom and a brother. They don't talk about emotions. In my family, we don't say sorry and we don't talk about emotions.
When “I Love You” Comes Too Late with Nacya Marreiro (#248)
Q: What did that feel like? Because if it's the first time you hear that, and then it's the last time you hear that, I feel like that's a weird contradiction.
No, because my dad had a very tough life. So like I don't blame him. I'm not upset with him. Like he did the best he could.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEAD Talks

What is DEAD Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show's conversations center on death, grief, and meaning, approached with empathy, curiosity, and occasional humor. Across episodes, guests span clinicians, researchers, spiritual teachers, writers, and people sharing hard-won personal experiences with loss, addiction, and end-of-life journeys. The host often blends practical coping tips with big questions about mortality, purpose, and connection, creating a space that feels safe yet candid for listeners navigating grief or simply curious about life after loss. Notable strengths include a thoughtful, nonjudgmental interviewing style and a willingness to explore controversial or taboo topics with sensitivity, making it appealing to those seeking honest, human perspectives on death and he... more

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Recent guests on DEAD Talks include:

1. Elton Anderson Jr.
2. Mark Normand
3. Dr. Paul Conti
4. John Burke
5. Rainn Wilson
6. Christopher Kerr
7. Kimberly Meredith
8. Adriana Sansam

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