Mourning Coffee

The incredible Dave Hill joins me to talk about the loss of his mother and searching for our lost loved ones after they pass away. A wonderful episode with a great comic.

I talk to the great comedian Brianna Murphy about the death of her dad, therapy, and doing comedy through grief. Follow her at @Bri_annamurphy

This week I talk to the delightful and talented Paige Barr (Death, Dating, & I Do) about life, death and everything in between, including the things we hate to hear while in the middle of grief.

Our very first minisode! A short solo shot where I talk about why I think it can be really great to visit a cemetary when you are on a trip. Inspired by my visit to Cave Hill Cemetary in Louisville, KY. Enjoy and get ready for a full episode next week.

Our first ever live show recorded at Friends & Lovers on March 8th and featuring Shalewa Sharpe, Ben Wasserman, & Mara Wiles! Recorded by Leif Enoksen.

The great Elise Valderrama joins me to talk about losing her father at an early age and how you process the loss of a family member with whom you didn’t have the closest relationship. A great chat. Follow her at @ellerama

The wonderful Gideon Hambright (Jackknife Comedy) joins me to talk about getting sober, having tough conversations with your parents, and being a NEW DAD! Follow him at @SillyGideon

The delightful Jordan Scott Huggins joins me to talk about the crush of living in NYC, being a religious youngster, and the crush of living in NYC. Follow him on social at @JewdanHuggins

The original Mourning Coffee Producer returns to this new season! We chat about the loss of his cat and the important role pets can play in our lives. Follow him at @JohnJohnPhenom on twitter and listen to the podcast he produces now called Significant Others

Alissa May Atkinson (Mid Riff Comedy) joins me to talk about the loss of her brother, dealing with one’s first Holiday without a loved one and having a grief dinner at TGIFriday’s! Follow her at @AlissaMayNot

The great Carolyn Busa (Side Ponytail Comedy) joins us to talk about popping into random funerals, keeping in touch with loved ones, and wanting to be religious. A really great conversation! Follow Carolyn on twitter @Misstoiletslave and follow her weekly comedy show @sideponycomedy

Janet Hyde (Host of the “Dude Talks to a Lady” podcast) joins me for a wide ranging talk on everything from relationships to the idea of living to one-hundred years old. She also flashes a bit of Star Wars knowledge! Follow Janet at @janet_hyde1

The wonderful Ari Zeneli joins me for the official relaunch episode of the show! We talk about Viktor Frankl and what it is like growing up in the shadow of international conflict. Follow him on instagram at @ari_spaghetti and his show at @larslameandthefuzzbox

We are back! We kick off the brand new edition of Mourning Coffee with a short episode about where we have been and where we are going! We have some really good things in store for ya’ll including a live recording of an episode, which you can go to this Friday March 8th at Friends and Lovers in Brooklyn! We return with a new real episode next week March 11th. Welcome back!

In a special crossover with The Defattening Podcast I talk to Jen & Omar Capra about physical and figurative loss.

Comedian Daniel J. Perafan sits down with Chris for an extremely touching conversation about family, loss and growth.

Josh Branham sits down with me to talk about his relationship with his Mother in life and in death.

Lynn Bixenspan sits with me to talk about a recent loss and how she has been dealing with it.

David Piccolomini comes on the pod to talk about addicition, loss, and acceptance.

Josh Gondelman joins me to talk about life and loss and processing it via working for “Last Week Tonight.”

Shelby Taylor tells me all about her fascination with death and growing up in Louisiana.

Courtney Fearrington talks to me about what it takes to be good and living with the expectation of death.

Comedian Julia Johns sits down to discuss her background with loss and grief.

Tom Delgado joins me and we talk about life, the Universe, and everything!

Comedian Selena Coppock joins me to tell the emotional story of the loss of her friend.

The brains behind the Brain Machine Network, our home, lets us in on how he deals with death in a calm manner.

Jon Schoss comes on the pod to tell me about the time he nearly died in a skiing accident.

Ahri Findling returns to talk to me about the way we deal with Celebrity death in real life and online

Ben Wasserman is an asshole with huge glasses. He stopped by the pod to talk about baristas and being the King of Alt Comedy

Ryan Donahue sits down with me to talk about the loss of his brother and how it has impacted his life.

Mary Martin joins me on the podcast to talk about the BODY that was discovered in her neighbor’s yard!

Danny Stratton joins me to talk about the loss of his Grandmother and a strained relationship with his Mom.

The great Julia Shiplett sits down to talk about the fear of death vs the fear of being dead.

Mike Brown sits down to discuss the loss of his best friend and how it pushed him forward in comedy.

Nick Pupo talks about addiction and loss

Kale Bogdanovs, creator if THIS website!, joins me to talk about a near death experience that I myself witnessed.

On a very special episode I discuss True Crime as entertainment with John Rosenberger and Emily Winter

Sherm Jacobs (Formerly known as Jake Fromm) talks to me about family, potential loss, and spirituality.

Jake Head joins me to talk about life and death and Florida

Albert Kirchner comes on the pod to talk about his memories of life in Eastern Europe before being adopted.

Hayden Maxwell joins me for a wide ranging talk on death and life and meaning.

Jacky Beren comes on the pod and talks openly about the loss she has dealt with throughout her life.

The great Justin Hill talks to me about life in the Marines and how to change your life for the better with comedy.

Comedian Carlos Delgado visits the pod to talk about the every shifting dynamics of family relationships.

Comedian Ariel Elias joins me to talk about her dog and the impact of pets on your mental well being

Comedian Mary Cella sits down with Chris to talk about dealing with family illness and loss from a distance and how it shaped her life early in her career.

Comedian and producer of this very podcast John Rosenberger returns to discuss how drugs and family issues have compounded a feeling of loss in the wake of another shake up.

Comedian, Actress and Improviser Mary Houlihan sits with Chris to discuss her religious past, beliefs on an afterlife and her approach to comedy.

Comedian and all around good guy Conor Delehantey sits down with Chris to discuss losing his father and his general history with with death.

The wonderful Christian Polanco sits down with me to talk about how his ideas about death have shaped his outlook on life.

Carmen Lagala is obsessed with death and she came to Mourning Coffee Pod to talk to me about it