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DEAD Talks

David Ferrugio
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 with David Ferrugio is a podcast about death, grief, loss, and what it means to truly live. After losing his father on 9/11, David created a space for honest, emotional, and sometimes funny conversations about the one thing we all face but rarely talk about. Each episode features guests sharing real stories about grief, near-death experiences, the afterlife, healing, trauma, spiritualit... more

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Twenty-five years after losing his father in the September 11 attacks, DEAD Talks host David Ferrugio sits on the other side of the microphone for one of his most personal conversations yet.

World-renowned grief expert David Kessler interviews David... more

David sits down with Katie Pereira for a deeply personal conversation between two people who both lost their fathers on September 11, 2001.

Katie was just seven years old when her father, Franco Lalama, was killed in the World Trade Center. David wa... more

Comedian Des Bishop opens up about losing both parents, why their deaths affected him so differently, and the complicated idea of ever truly “getting over” grief.

Des talks about using humor to process death, recording his thoughts in the raw days a... more

Chris McKinnell, grandson of legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, has spent more than 40 years investigating ghosts, hauntings, consciousness and the unexplained.

But after growing up inside the world that inspired The Conjurin... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Pereira
Survivor of 9/11 and advocate for grieving children; involved with Comfort Zone Camp
Comfort Zone Camp
Episode: 9/11 Kids: Losing Our Fathers and Growing Up With Grief with Katie Pereira (#277)
Des Bishop
Comedian
Comedian/Guest (Des Bishop)
Episode: Des Bishop: Can You Ever Really Get Over Grief? (#276)
Chris McKinnell
Director of the Warren Legacy Foundation for Paranormal Research
Warren Legacy Foundation for Paranormal Research
Episode: He's The Conjuring Investigators' Grandson — And He Doesn't Believe In Demons | Chris McKinnell (#275)
Jay Samit
Author and entrepreneur behind The Second Act Advantage
The Second Act Advantage / Digital Jay
Episode: Retirement & Longevity: How Purpose and AI Can Transform Your Second Act | Jay Samit (#274)
Jeff Arcuri
Comedian
Netflix special, public appearances
Episode: Jeff Arcuri: The Lie He Told Himself to Stay "Strong" for His Wife (#273)
Jaimie Alexander
Guest sharing her story
Actor (as discussed in episode)
Episode: Jaimie Alexander Was Dying When a Voice Asked Her to Choose: Stay or Go (#271)
Manis Friedman
Rabbi, guest on the show discussing divinity and vulnerability
Chabad/Lubavitch oriented Jewish philosophy
Episode: Rabbi says that God needs YOU, not the other way around | Rabbi Manis Friedman (#270)
Dr. Sylvia Kay
Trauma-informed psychotherapist, host of the Dr. Sylvia Kay Show, and author
Dr. Sylvia Kay Show
Episode: The Loneliness Nobody Talks About After Death with Dr. Sylvia K (#267)
Vinney Tolman
Near-death experiencer, author
Self / Author
Episode: Dead for 47 Minutes: Vinney Tolman’s Near-Death Experience (#266)

Host

David Ferrugio
Host of the show, facilitates conversations about death, grief, and transformation.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Must listen podcast!

    This has changed my life! David has helped me in my grief process and I urge anyone who needs to try and understand the meaning of life and death to listen to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ky Liz
    Canadaa month ago
  • Common ground

    Death is something we all face in many ways. I’m grateful for people who are willing to talk about it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KendyM4
    United Statesa month ago
  • Did you really just censor the word suicide??!

    Really????

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JeewhizzYikes
    Australia3 months ago
  • John Edward Mediumship, Grief, and connecting with loved ones after death ( #255)

    This was an amazing experience/podcast for me! I love Dead Talks and John Edward! Thank you so much for this podcast and ALL the other amazing subjects/ topics you bring here!!! I can’t say enough about this awesome podcast and all that it brings to our lives in a variety of ways!

    Erin Fry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sfobeachgirl
    United States3 months ago
  • We need these conditions!

    I have spent a lifetime trying to find people willing to have conversations that are had on this podcast. We all need "our people" and community that "get us". This podcast gives me hope we are moving this time on earth in an evolved direction.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gravesphoto
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners note the host's calm, nonjudgmental vibe and openness to diverse beliefs.
The show's balance of humor, empathy, and depth is often highlighted as a standout quality.
Some listeners request broader expert validation for extraordinary claims.
Guests consistently feel safe sharing vulnerable, personal stories.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

9/11 Kids: Losing Our Fathers and Growing Up With Grief with Katie Pereira (#277)
Q: Do you have any questions about 9-11, about what actually happened that day?
Katie discusses her curiosity about the events, the possibility of agendas or hidden details, and emphasizes needing to look at the evidence and narratives while acknowledging the gravity of loss.
The Loneliness Nobody Talks About After Death with Dr. Sylvia K (#267)
Q: How does she detect that? I know you explained the exercise you were doing, but what was the tell?
The host asks for a practical moment; Sylvia explains how her inner critic manifested in therapy and the realization that emotions needed to be felt and addressed rather than solely analyzed.
The Loneliness Nobody Talks About After Death with Dr. Sylvia K (#267)
Q: But tell me about your story, and I know a little bit, as I mentioned, where you lost your mother at two years old.
Sylvia details the immigrant family's upheaval, the early loss of her mother, and how that set the trajectory for her understanding of loneliness and grief, leading to her path into therapy and healing.
Sean Collyns: Do Souls Choose Suffering? Mediumship, Past Lives & the Afterlife (#264)
Q: How do you experience and interpret the information you receive during readings?
Information often comes as a sequence of impressions or a 'game of password' where lips of truth come through gradually, and the meaning becomes clear as patterns emerge across many sessions rather than a single, obvious sign.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEAD Talks

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

A thoughtful, open exploration of death, grief, trauma, spirituality, and resilience, featuring guests who share intimate near-death experiences, grief journeys, and insights on meaning-making. Conversations blend vulnerability, humor, and practical guidance, often covering psychotherapy, spirituality, and the boundaries between science and the unknown. The show stands out for its safe, nonjudgmental space that surfaces personal stories—ranging from medical crises and NDEs to mediumship and grief therapy—while offering actionable takeaways for coping, healing, and living with intention. For potential listeners or sponsors, it's likely to appeal to curious about life's big questions, healthcare and mental-health professionals seeking empathe... more

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Recent guests on DEAD Talks include:

1. Katie Pereira
2. Des Bishop
3. Chris McKinnell
4. Jay Samit
5. Jeff Arcuri
6. Jaimie Alexander
7. Manis Friedman
8. Dr. Sylvia Kay

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