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Dying Laughing with Jessimae

Jessimae Peluso
Grief
Comedy
Mental Health
Alzheimer's Association
Death
Relationships
Loss
Alzheimer's Disease
Christmas
Family
Hilarity For Charity
Self-Care
Death Etiquette
Music
Anger
John Stamos
California
Aging
90s Nostalgia
Personal Experiences

Welcome to Dying Laughing — the comedy podcast that explores grief in all its messy, magical, and mortifying glory.

Hosted by stand-up comedian, Netflix host, and professional grief reliever Jessimae Peluso aka your favorite “comedy death doula" and "griefluencer” , this show dares to laugh in the face of death, because if you’re not laughing, you’re crying in a Marshall’s fitting room while list... more

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Latest Episodes

EPISODE 53: Signs From the Other Side: Messages, Dreams & Healing After Loss (Part 2)

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Are our loved ones still finding ways to reach us after death? Or does grief make us more aware of the connections we've always had? more

EPISODE 52: Signs From the Other Side: Coincidence or Connection? (Part 1) | Jessimae Peluso

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Are our loved ones really sending us signs from beyond the grave, or are we just finding meaning in extraordinary coincidences... more

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EPISODE 51: Can We Connect After Death? | Rachel Stewart (Part 2)

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Can meditation help us feel connected to the people we've lost? And can healing our grief actually change what we feel in our bodies?

In Part 2 of this ... more

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EPISODE 50: A Mother's Grief: Love Beyond Loss | Rachel Stewart (Part 1)

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Can the people we love still find ways to reach us after they're gone?

In Part 1 of this deeply personal two-part conversation, Jessimae sits dow... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Stewart
Grief community founder who shares spiritual practices for feeling connected to deceased loved ones
For 11
Episode: Can We Connect After Death? | Rachel Stewart (Part 2)
David Ferrugio
Host of the Dead Talks podcast, author-to-be
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Episode: You’re Not Dead Yet: Losing His Dad on 9/11 | Host of Dead Talks podcast David Ferrugio
Dan the Funeral Man
Funeral director in Salem, Ohio
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Episode: EP. 40: Putting the FUN in Funeral | Dan the Funeral Man
Douglas Cartwright
Author, life coach, former neighbor, grief-focused speaker
Independent / Author
Episode: Holy Shit! I'm Dying. Now What? | Author & Speaker Douglas Cartwright
Johno Verity
Filmmaker, storyteller, BMX rider known for morning city rides and historical explorations
Independent creator
Episode: A Masterclass in How to Die | Filmmaker Johno Verity
Joe Peluso
Father of the host, invited guest sharing family history and anecdotes
Peluso family (family memoir)
Episode: FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL: The Last Laugh: My Dad, Unfiltered | Jessimae Peluso
Micah Teruya
Guitar maker, musician, widower
Teruya Guitars
Episode: The Sound Of Grief | Guitar maker and Widower Micah Teruya
Julie McFadden
Palliative care and hospice nurse known as Hospice Nurse Julie on TikTok, who helps people understand death and dying.
Episode: What Happens When We Die | Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden
Kyle Creek
Writer and unapologetic truth teller, known as The Captain
Episode: The Deaths We Don’t Bury | Kyle Creek (aka The Captain)

Host

Jessimae Peluso
Stand-up comedian and grief-focused storyteller

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 964 ratings
  • Comedy & Hope

    Jessiemae is a hilarious comedian does a great job combining humor and real life conversations. Especially love the episode 44 things I learned at 44 ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juliabernstein
    United Statesa month ago
  • Funny and heartfelt

    Jess is amazing. Love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Royal air
    United States2 months ago
  • Laugh, Cry, Repeat 💀🤣

    Jess is an incredible storyteller who somehow makes you laugh feel and think all in one episode. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DebbieDell
    United States4 months ago
  • She healed me

    😘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hgodmv
    United Statesa year ago
  • ❤️‍🩹

    I love this chick...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoMets14
    United States2 years ago

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Fans value the mix of humor, personal reflections, and practical life advice, and often describe the host as relatable.
Grief-focused conversations are described as comforting and helpful during bereavement and other difficult periods.
Listeners praise Jessimae's storytelling, lively delivery, and ability to make them laugh while still moving them emotionally.
Some listeners say the episodes feel relaxing and grounding, while one review strongly criticizes the comedy and credibility.

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Can We Connect After Death? | Rachel Stewart (Part 2)
Q: What's something that people might misunderstand about parents who've lost a child?
Stewart says people may mistake a bereaved parent's withdrawal or absence from events for a wish to be left alone. She encourages people to show up and offer support rather than avoid them out of fear of saying the wrong thing.
Can We Connect After Death? | Rachel Stewart (Part 2)
Q: When you started meditation, did you know it was going to lead you to this connection?
No. Stewart says she initially felt that nothing was happening, and it took about two and a half years before a series of spiritual experiences changed her sense of connection.
A Mother's Grief: Love Beyond Loss | Rachel Stewart (Part 1)
Q: Do you think, and do you believe that everyone has an ability to experience signs or connections with someone they love who's died?
Rachel says she believes anyone can connect with loved ones who have died, even people who had no prior spiritual beliefs, though she says it takes choosing to reach out and developing a practice.
A Mother's Grief: Love Beyond Loss | Rachel Stewart (Part 1)
Q: What was a favorite memory of yours of Kenadie that absolutely has zero to do with illness or that part of her?
Rachel recalls Kenadie picking up a dead mouse while walking to the beach, rubbing its fur against her face, and responding with surprise when her mother told her it was dead.
Putting the FUN in Funeral | Dan the Funeral Man
Q: Why are funerals so expensive, and what contributes to the costs?
Costs reflect facility operation, staff salaries, crematory maintenance, and other ongoing expenses; embalming and viewing choices also factor into pricing.

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What is Dying Laughing with Jessimae about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Candid comedy and personal storytelling meet conversations about grief, death, and finding room for joy alongside loss. Stand-up comedian Jessimae Peluso moves between solo episodes, listener-submitted stories, and interviews with people whose experiences or work touch on bereavement, funerals, and mortality. The tone is irreverent and often explicit, but the humor sits alongside earnest reflections on family, trauma, therapy, spirituality, and practical questions such as funeral planning and pet end-of-life care.

The mix of intimate loss narratives, industry perspectives, pop-culture riffs, and everyday absurdities gives the episodes a conversational, unpredictable feel. Guests include bereaved people sharing how they navigate loss and pr... more

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2. David Ferrugio
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6. Joe Peluso
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