
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 262 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

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.
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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
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.
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.
EXCELLENT WORK AND WONDERFUL INTERVIEW!
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.
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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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