Mortified Conversations

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Joseph Thomas talks with comics, writers, and funeral professionals about the close but tricky relationship between humor and death. Subscribe to the blog/newsletter at http://mortified.substack.com.


    • Dec 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    6. Mike Sacks: The Dog Agrees

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 63:17


    Joseph Thomas talks with writer, Mike Sacks, about the South, decency in comedy, remembering you're a person, and more. See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com.

    5. Geoff Calkins: Memphis! Memphis! Memphis!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 42:01


    Joseph Thomas talks with sports journalist and radio host, Geoff Calkins, about living in Memphis, finding your voice as a writer, losing a parent, and more. See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com.

    4. Dominick Astorino: The Weird Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 43:04


    Joseph Thomas talks with reconstructive embalming expert, Dominick Astorino, about mortuary college, the newest generation of embalmers, carrying a pocket watch in elementary school, and more. See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com.

    3. Kurt Braunohler: Good Day for a Death Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 29:27


    Hear Joseph's conversation with comedian, writer, and actor, Kurt Braunohler, about obsessive attention to detail, thoughts on eternal life, and giving audiences permission to laugh, and that's just the start! See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com!

    2. Scott Dikkers: Hellhounds and Graham Chapman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 42:16


    Take a listen to my conversation with Onion founding editor, Scott Dikkers, where we discuss Graham Chapman's memorial service, death as the ultimate straight man, and more! See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com!

    1. Rebekah Iliff: Organizing the Casseroles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 37:41


    Listen in on a conversation with Nashville-based humor writer and author, Rebekah Iliff where we discuss church funeral guilds, funeral food, and humor and healing. See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com!

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