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EPISODE 45: 44 Things I Know at 44 (And Some Shit I Still Don't) | Jessimae PelusoDying Laughing with Jessimae Jessimae turns 44 this week, and instead of pretending she's unlocked the secrets of the universe, she's sharing 44 things she know...or at least strongly suspects..at 44.From love, money, friendship and grief to dogs, getting older, trusting your gut, asking for more, letting people go and why nobody is thinking about you nearly as much as you think they are.Some lessons took 44 years to learn. Some have required approximately 700 reminders. And some are just the increasingly confident opinions of a woman rapidly running out of fucks.A birthday episode about getting older, getting wiser and realizing that maybe having everything figured out was never the point.
EPISODE 44: You're Not Dead Yet: Losing His Dad on 9/11 | Host of Dead Talks podcast David Ferrugio Dying Laughing with JessimaeThis week marks 25 years since September 11th. David Ferrugio, host and creator of DeadTalks and author of the upcoming book You're Not Dead Yet, was just 12 years old when his father died on 9/11.David joins Jessimae to talk about growing up alongside grief, what it's like when the entire country remembers the worst day of your life, still wanting our dead dads' approval, and how losing someone can completely change the way you choose to live.Most importantly, they remember who David's father was—not just how he died.Plus, two fatherless Italians talking about death. So naturally, there are laughs.
JJ, Doc & Angus conclude the Jack Kirby Month celebration with the Eighth Annual Kirby Roundtable and dive into Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! They discuss the origins of the character, the 1960's James Bond phenomenon, Jack's transformation of his original Nick Fury character, and Jim Steranko's contributions to the series through his stories and art. Graphic Novels Of The MonthJACK ‘KING' KIRBY MONTH - Nick Fury Agent of ShieldS.H.I.E.L.D. by Lee & Kirby: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153PLDBQ/S.H.I.E.L.D. By Steranko: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PSN1N7S/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comPlease join us for our 2026 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2025/11/the-kids-talk-2026-kirbys-kids-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
EPISODE 43: Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind Jolene, Elvis, Whitney Houston & Dollywood Dying Laughing with Jessimae This week, Dying Laughing celebrates the one and only Dolly Parton, from Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You to Dollywood, Elvis, Whitney Houston, rhinestones, wigs, philanthropy and an incredible business empire. A loving, hilarious tribute to a woman who turned heartbreak into music, poverty into purpose and somehow made everything sparkle.
EPISODE 43: Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind Jolene, Elvis, Whitney Houston & Dollywood Dying Laughing with Jessimae This week, Dying Laughing celebrates the one and only Dolly Parton, from Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You to Dollywood, Elvis, Whitney Houston, rhinestones, wigs, philanthropy and an incredible business empire. A loving, hilarious tribute to a woman who turned heartbreak into music, poverty into purpose and somehow made everything sparkle.
EPISODE 42: The Greatest Fumbles in Sports & Life | Jessimae Peluso Dying Laughing with Jessimae Everybody drops the ball. This week, Jessimae tackles life's biggest fumbles, from money and missed opportunities to bad relationships, career choices, regret and the mistakes that may have actually changed our lives for the better. She looks back at some of her own questionable decisions, including the opportunities she let go, the relationships she stayed in too long and the moments when hindsight made everything look a lot clearer than it felt at the time. Plus, listeners share the balls they wish they hadn't dropped, the people they chased instead of their dreams, the grudges they held too long and the choices that seemed like failures but ultimately led them somewhere better. Because sometimes a fumble is just a fumble, and sometimes dropping one ball is how you finally get your hands free to catch another.
EPISODE 42: The Greatest Fumbles in Sports & Life | Jessimae Peluso Dying Laughing with Jessimae Everybody drops the ball. This week, Jessimae tackles life's biggest fumbles, from money and missed opportunities to bad relationships, career choices, regret and the mistakes that may have actually changed our lives for the better. She looks back at some of her own questionable decisions, including the opportunities she let go, the relationships she stayed in too long and the moments when hindsight made everything look a lot clearer than it felt at the time. Plus, listeners share the balls they wish they hadn't dropped, the people they chased instead of their dreams, the grudges they held too long and the choices that seemed like failures but ultimately led them somewhere better. Because sometimes a fumble is just a fumble, and sometimes dropping one ball is how you finally get your hands free to catch another.
Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2026 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! Doc and Angus conclude their month long journey into Jack Kirby's The Losers. This is a seven part series which kicked off with an introduction of Our Fighting Forces and The Losers! In Part Seven they conclude their review with Issues 161 & 162 of Our Fighting Forces.The Losershttps://www.amazon.com/Losers-Jack-Kirby/dp/1401221653/In the 1970s, Jack "King" Kirby was hard at work at DC Comics on mind-bending epics including THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE, OMAC, and THE DEMON. At the same time, Kirby also created a series of stories that drew on his own experiences in World War II.Starring DC war heroes including Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, Gunner and Sarge, this volume features inventive stories in which The Losers stop a German attack using a strategy found in a comic book, German and American athletes who faced each other at the 1936 Berlin Olympics meet again on the field of combat, and much more.Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.:JACK ‘KING' KIRBY MONTH - Nick Fury Agent of ShieldS.H.I.E.L.D. by Lee & Kirby: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153PLDBQ/S.H.I.E.L.D. By Steranko: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PSN1N7S/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comPlease join us for our 2026 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2025/11/the-kids-talk-2026-kirbys-kids-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
EPISODE 41: Funerals Gone Wild Dying Laughing with Jessimae Funerals bring together grief, family dysfunction, exes, old grudges, religion, money, alcohol and sometimes an actual dead body, then expect everyone to behave normally. What could possibly go wrong? This week, Jessimae shares a bizarre story from her dad's funeral and dives into listeners' wildest funeral stories: family drama, inappropriate behavior, strange traditions and moments so insane you have to laugh. Welcome to Funerals Gone Wild.
EPISODE 41: Funerals Gone Wild Dying Laughing with Jessimae Funerals bring together grief, family dysfunction, exes, old grudges, religion, money, alcohol and sometimes an actual dead body, then expect everyone to behave normally. What could possibly go wrong? This week, Jessimae shares a bizarre story from her dad's funeral and dives into listeners' wildest funeral stories: family drama, inappropriate behavior, strange traditions and moments so insane you have to laugh. Welcome to Funerals Gone Wild.
Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2026 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! Doc and Angus take a month long journey into Jack Kirby's The Losers. This is a seven part series which kicked off with an introduction of Our Fighting Forces and The Losers! In Part SIX they review Issues 159 & 160 of Our Fighting Forces.The Losershttps://www.amazon.com/Losers-Jack-Kirby/dp/1401221653/In the 1970s, Jack "King" Kirby was hard at work at DC Comics on mind-bending epics including THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE, OMAC, and THE DEMON. At the same time, Kirby also created a series of stories that drew on his own experiences in World War II.Starring DC war heroes including Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, Gunner and Sarge, this volume features inventive stories in which The Losers stop a German attack using a strategy found in a comic book, German and American athletes who faced each other at the 1936 Berlin Olympics meet again on the field of combat, and much more.Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.:JACK ‘KING' KIRBY MONTH - Nick Fury Agent of ShieldS.H.I.E.L.D. by Lee & Kirby: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153PLDBQ/S.H.I.E.L.D. By Steranko: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PSN1N7S/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comPlease join us for our 2026 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2025/11/the-kids-talk-2026-kirbys-kids-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2026 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! Doc and Angus take a month long journey into Jack Kirby's The Losers. This is a seven part series which kicked off with an introduction of Our Fighting Forces and The Losers! In Part FIVE they review Issues 157 & 158 of Our Fighting Forces.The Losershttps://www.amazon.com/Losers-Jack-Kirby/dp/1401221653/In the 1970s, Jack "King" Kirby was hard at work at DC Comics on mind-bending epics including THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE, OMAC, and THE DEMON. At the same time, Kirby also created a series of stories that drew on his own experiences in World War II.Starring DC war heroes including Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, Gunner and Sarge, this volume features inventive stories in which The Losers stop a German attack using a strategy found in a comic book, German and American athletes who faced each other at the 1936 Berlin Olympics meet again on the field of combat, and much more.Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.:JACK ‘KING' KIRBY MONTH - Nick Fury Agent of ShieldS.H.I.E.L.D. by Lee & Kirby: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153PLDBQ/S.H.I.E.L.D. By Steranko: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PSN1N7S/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comPlease join us for our 2026 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2025/11/the-kids-talk-2026-kirbys-kids-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2026 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! Doc and Angus take a month long journey into Jack Kirby's The Losers. This is a seven part series which kicked off with an introduction of Our Fighting Forces and The Losers! In Part FOUR they review Issues 155 & 156 of Our Fighting Forces.The Losershttps://www.amazon.com/Losers-Jack-Kirby/dp/1401221653/In the 1970s, Jack "King" Kirby was hard at work at DC Comics on mind-bending epics including THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE, OMAC, and THE DEMON. At the same time, Kirby also created a series of stories that drew on his own experiences in World War II.Starring DC war heroes including Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, Gunner and Sarge, this volume features inventive stories in which The Losers stop a German attack using a strategy found in a comic book, German and American athletes who faced each other at the 1936 Berlin Olympics meet again on the field of combat, and much more.Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.:JACK ‘KING' KIRBY MONTH - Nick Fury Agent of ShieldS.H.I.E.L.D. by Lee & Kirby: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153PLDBQ/S.H.I.E.L.D. By Steranko: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PSN1N7S/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comPlease join us for our 2026 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2025/11/the-kids-talk-2026-kirbys-kids-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
EPISODE 40: Putting the FUN in Funeral | Dan the Funeral Man Dying Laughing with Jessimae Jessimae sits down with Dan the Funeral Man, a funeral director from Salem, Ohio who's putting some much-needed personality back into death. Think hot pink caskets, leopard-print urns, custom memorials and final send-offs that actually look like the person being remembered. Dan takes us behind the curtain of the funeral industry to answer the questions everyone secretly wants to ask: What happens to our bodies after we die? What does embalming actually do? Why are funerals so expensive? What should grieving families spend money on, and what can they skip? And, of course, what are the wildest things he's witnessed at a funeral? They also explore why funeral customs are changing, how families can create more personal celebrations of life, and what spending every day around death has taught Dan about grief, regret and being alive. Because if you lived loud, why the hell should you be buried beige?
EPISODE 40: Putting the FUN in Funeral | Dan the Funeral Man Dying Laughing with Jessimae Jessimae sits down with Dan the Funeral Man, a funeral director from Salem, Ohio who's putting some much-needed personality back into death. Think hot pink caskets, leopard-print urns, custom memorials and final send-offs that actually look like the person being remembered. Dan takes us behind the curtain of the funeral industry to answer the questions everyone secretly wants to ask: What happens to our bodies after we die? What does embalming actually do? Why are funerals so expensive? What should grieving families spend money on, and what can they skip? And, of course, what are the wildest things he's witnessed at a funeral? They also explore why funeral customs are changing, how families can create more personal celebrations of life, and what spending every day around death has taught Dan about grief, regret and being alive. Because if you lived loud, why the hell should you be buried beige?
Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2026 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! Doc and Angus take a month long journey into Jack Kirby's The Losers. This is a seven part series which kicked off with an introduction of Our Fighting Forces and The Losers! In Part THREE they review Issues 153 & 154 of Our Fighting Forces.The Losershttps://www.amazon.com/Losers-Jack-Kirby/dp/1401221653/In the 1970s, Jack "King" Kirby was hard at work at DC Comics on mind-bending epics including THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE, OMAC, and THE DEMON. At the same time, Kirby also created a series of stories that drew on his own experiences in World War II.Starring DC war heroes including Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, Gunner and Sarge, this volume features inventive stories in which The Losers stop a German attack using a strategy found in a comic book, German and American athletes who faced each other at the 1936 Berlin Olympics meet again on the field of combat, and much more.Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.:JACK ‘KING' KIRBY MONTH - Nick Fury Agent of ShieldS.H.I.E.L.D. by Lee & Kirby: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153PLDBQ/S.H.I.E.L.D. By Steranko: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PSN1N7S/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comPlease join us for our 2026 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2025/11/the-kids-talk-2026-kirbys-kids-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
EPISODE.39: When Should You Say Goodbye to a Pet? Dying Laughing with Jessimae Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions we'll ever make—but how do you know when it's the right time? In this episode, Jessimae explores the heartbreaking question every pet owner eventually faces: What makes a good quality of life, and when does holding on become holding them back? Inspired by a moving article written by a palliative care physician, she dives into the world of pet hospice, quality-of-life assessments, pain management, and why animals often hide their suffering until the very end. Jessimae also shares the deeply personal story of saying goodbye to her soul dog, Carlin, and how she ultimately knew it was time. Along the way, she discusses the emotional weight of euthanasia, the surprising similarities between human and veterinary hospice care, and why sometimes the greatest act of love is letting go on a good day instead of waiting for the worst one. Whether you're grieving a pet, caring for an aging companion, or simply want to be better prepared for one of life's most difficult moments, this episode offers compassion, practical guidance, and a reminder that loving our animals also means knowing when to say goodbye.
EPISODE.39: When Should You Say Goodbye to a Pet? Dying Laughing with Jessimae Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions we'll ever make—but how do you know when it's the right time? In this episode, Jessimae explores the heartbreaking question every pet owner eventually faces: What makes a good quality of life, and when does holding on become holding them back? Inspired by a moving article written by a palliative care physician, she dives into the world of pet hospice, quality-of-life assessments, pain management, and why animals often hide their suffering until the very end. Jessimae also shares the deeply personal story of saying goodbye to her soul dog, Carlin, and how she ultimately knew it was time. Along the way, she discusses the emotional weight of euthanasia, the surprising similarities between human and veterinary hospice care, and why sometimes the greatest act of love is letting go on a good day instead of waiting for the worst one. Whether you're grieving a pet, caring for an aging companion, or simply want to be better prepared for one of life's most difficult moments, this episode offers compassion, practical guidance, and a reminder that loving our animals also means knowing when to say goodbye.
Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2026 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! Doc and Angus take a month long journey into Jack Kirby's The Losers. This is a seven part series which kicked off with an introduction of Our Fighting Forces and The Losers! In Part TWO they review Issues 151 & 152 of Our Fighting Forces.The Losershttps://www.amazon.com/Losers-Jack-Kirby/dp/1401221653/In the 1970s, Jack "King" Kirby was hard at work at DC Comics on mind-bending epics including THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE, OMAC, and THE DEMON. At the same time, Kirby also created a series of stories that drew on his own experiences in World War II.Starring DC war heroes including Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, Gunner and Sarge, this volume features inventive stories in which The Losers stop a German attack using a strategy found in a comic book, German and American athletes who faced each other at the 1936 Berlin Olympics meet again on the field of combat, and much more.Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.:JACK ‘KING' KIRBY MONTH - Nick Fury Agent of ShieldS.H.I.E.L.D. by Lee & Kirby: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153PLDBQ/S.H.I.E.L.D. By Steranko: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PSN1N7S/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comPlease join us for our 2026 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2025/11/the-kids-talk-2026-kirbys-kids-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2026 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! Doc and Angus take a month long journey into Jack Kirby's The Losers. This is a seven part series which kicks off with an introduction of Our Fighting Forces and The Losers!The Losershttps://www.amazon.com/Losers-Jack-Kirby/dp/1401221653/In the 1970s, Jack "King" Kirby was hard at work at DC Comics on mind-bending epics including THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE, OMAC, and THE DEMON. At the same time, Kirby also created a series of stories that drew on his own experiences in World War II.Starring DC war heroes including Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, Gunner and Sarge, this volume features inventive stories in which The Losers stop a German attack using a strategy found in a comic book, German and American athletes who faced each other at the 1936 Berlin Olympics meet again on the field of combat, and much more.Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.:JACK ‘KING' KIRBY MONTH - Nick Fury Agent of ShieldS.H.I.E.L.D. by Lee & Kirby: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153PLDBQ/S.H.I.E.L.D. By Steranko: The Complete Collectionhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PSN1N7S/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comPlease join us for our 2026 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2025/11/the-kids-talk-2026-kirbys-kids-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
EPISODE 38: Can Jimothy Save Us All? Dying Laughing with Jessimae This week, Jessimae takes a break from the heavy stuff to embrace the wonderfully absurd. From an unbelievable sugar daddy story involving a very alive wife and a dead mouse, to sharks at water parks, AI teachers, Frankie Valli's seemingly immortal touring schedule, and the latest internet grifts, this episode explores the strange corners of modern life with humor, curiosity, and just enough existential dread. Somewhere along the way, one tiny raccoon named Jimothy emerges as humanity's best chance for survival. Because if the world keeps getting weirder... we're going to need him.
EPISODE 38: Can Jimothy Save Us All? Dying Laughing with Jessimae This week, Jessimae takes a break from the heavy stuff to embrace the wonderfully absurd. From an unbelievable sugar daddy story involving a very alive wife and a dead mouse, to sharks at water parks, AI teachers, Frankie Valli's seemingly immortal touring schedule, and the latest internet grifts, this episode explores the strange corners of modern life with humor, curiosity, and just enough existential dread. Somewhere along the way, one tiny raccoon named Jimothy emerges as humanity's best chance for survival. Because if the world keeps getting weirder... we're going to need him.
EPISODE 37: Holy Shit. I'm Dying, Now What? | Douglas Cartwright Dying Laughing with Jessimae What happens when death stops being a distant concept and becomes part of your daily reality? This week, Jessimae welcomes her longtime friend, former neighbor, author, life coach, and spiritual teacher Douglas Cartwright for one of the most honest conversations ever featured on Dying Laughing. Shortly after being diagnosed with terminal glioblastoma, Douglas shares how the news has transformed his relationship with identity, fear, faith, purpose, and what it truly means to be alive. Together, they explore the difference between surviving and living, discuss why so many of us postpone the lives we really want, and reflect on answers from listeners who were asked one simple question: What would you do if you found out you were going to die? This isn't a conversation about losing hope. It's a conversation about finding it in the time we have left. Doug's Book: Holy Shit! We're Alive! Now What? https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sh-Were-Alive-What-ebook/dp/B099DH91MZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NESWO85NCMGD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ohePGAoLTJ17ZxDjINBvU5T1T3OqYwuQcgU3pOoMPrs.z2soya-ttktIi87NS3OMkwpXO4kdEDMJqgAbfA5-9WI&dib_tag=se&keywords=holy+shit+we%27re+alive+now+what&qid=1784672884&sprefix=holy+shit+were+alive+now+wh%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-1
EPISODE 37: Holy Shit. I'm Dying, Now What? | Douglas Cartwright Dying Laughing with Jessimae What happens when death stops being a distant concept and becomes part of your daily reality? This week, Jessimae welcomes her longtime friend, former neighbor, author, life coach, and spiritual teacher Douglas Cartwright for one of the most honest conversations ever featured on Dying Laughing. Shortly after being diagnosed with terminal glioblastoma, Douglas shares how the news has transformed his relationship with identity, fear, faith, purpose, and what it truly means to be alive. Together, they explore the difference between surviving and living, discuss why so many of us postpone the lives we really want, and reflect on answers from listeners who were asked one simple question: What would you do if you found out you were going to die? This isn't a conversation about losing hope. It's a conversation about finding it in the time we have left. Doug's Book: Holy Shit! We're Alive! Now What? https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sh-Were-Alive-What-ebook/dp/B099DH91MZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NESWO85NCMGD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ohePGAoLTJ17ZxDjINBvU5T1T3OqYwuQcgU3pOoMPrs.z2soya-ttktIi87NS3OMkwpXO4kdEDMJqgAbfA5-9WI&dib_tag=se&keywords=holy+shit+we%27re+alive+now+what&qid=1784672884&sprefix=holy+shit+were+alive+now+wh%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-1
EPISODE 36: Roast In Peace: The Internet's Greatest Fails Pt.2 | Jessimae Peluso Dying Laughing with Jessimae The funeral disasters keep coming... In this second installment of The Internet's Funniest Funeral Fails, Jessimae shares hilarious listener submissions, unforgettable Reddit funeral fails, outrageous coffin reviews, and some of the funniest headstones ever carved into stone. From mariachi bands and funeral crashers to accidental burials and epitaphs that deserve comedy awards, this episode celebrates the beautifully imperfect moments that remind us grief and laughter often show up together. Because even our final goodbye doesn't always go according to plan—and honestly, that's kind of comforting.
EPISODE 36: Roast In Peace: The Internet's Greatest Fails Pt.2 | Jessimae Peluso Dying Laughing with Jessimae The funeral disasters keep coming... In this second installment of The Internet's Funniest Funeral Fails, Jessimae shares hilarious listener submissions, unforgettable Reddit funeral fails, outrageous coffin reviews, and some of the funniest headstones ever carved into stone. From mariachi bands and funeral crashers to accidental burials and epitaphs that deserve comedy awards, this episode celebrates the beautifully imperfect moments that remind us grief and laughter often show up together. Because even our final goodbye doesn't always go according to plan—and honestly, that's kind of comforting.
EPISODE 35: The Death of Who You Used to Be | Jessimae Peluso Dying Laughing with Jessimae Sometimes the most important funeral you'll ever attend is your own. In this honest, funny, and deeply personal solo episode, Jessimae explores the grief that comes with personal transformation. From saying goodbye to people-pleasing, perfectionism, over-apologizing, and the need for external validation, she reflects on the parts of herself that no longer serve her, and the unexpected joy of becoming someone new. Along the way, she asks whether our greatest personality traits are sometimes just well-dressed trauma responses, shares the lessons she learned from symbolically attending her own funeral, and explains why healing isn't about becoming someone different, it's about uncovering who you've been all along. Because sometimes the greatest loss isn't another person. It's the version of yourself you're finally ready to thank... and let rest in peace.
EPISODE 35: The Death of Who You Used to Be | Jessimae Peluso Dying Laughing with Jessimae Sometimes the most important funeral you'll ever attend is your own. In this honest, funny, and deeply personal solo episode, Jessimae explores the grief that comes with personal transformation. From saying goodbye to people-pleasing, perfectionism, over-apologizing, and the need for external validation, she reflects on the parts of herself that no longer serve her, and the unexpected joy of becoming someone new. Along the way, she asks whether our greatest personality traits are sometimes just well-dressed trauma responses, shares the lessons she learned from symbolically attending her own funeral, and explains why healing isn't about becoming someone different, it's about uncovering who you've been all along. Because sometimes the greatest loss isn't another person. It's the version of yourself you're finally ready to thank... and let rest in peace.
EPISODE 34: Roast in Peace: The Internet's Greatest Funeral Fails Pt. 1 | Jessimae Peluso Dying Laughing with Jessimae What do a 200-pound Saint Bernard, a casket buried in the wrong grave, farting church chairs, and an accidental blast of Highway to Hell all have in common? They're all real funeral stories. In this lighter episode of Dying Laughing, Jessimae shares some of the internet's funniest funeral fails, reads hilarious headstones, reviews unforgettable coffin reviews, and reminds us that even in our darkest moments, life has a way of being wonderfully absurd. Because grief doesn't erase humor, it often reveals it. Come for the chaos. Stay for the epitaphs.
EPISODE 34: Roast in Peace: The Internet's Greatest Funeral Fails Pt. 1 | Jessimae Peluso Dying Laughing with Jessimae What do a 200-pound Saint Bernard, a casket buried in the wrong grave, farting church chairs, and an accidental blast of Highway to Hell all have in common? They're all real funeral stories. In this lighter episode of Dying Laughing, Jessimae shares some of the internet's funniest funeral fails, reads hilarious headstones, reviews unforgettable coffin reviews, and reminds us that even in our darkest moments, life has a way of being wonderfully absurd. Because grief doesn't erase humor, it often reveals it. Come for the chaos. Stay for the epitaphs.
EPISODE 33: A Masterclass In How To Die | Johno Verity Dying Laughing with Jessimae What if the secret to living well is learning how to die well? This week on Dying Laughing, Jessimae sits down with filmmaker, BMX rider, and accidental internet philosopher Johno Verity. Known for his cinematic videos of riding through the quiet streets of London before the rest of the world wakes up, Johno has built a devoted following by reminding people of something simple: put down your phone and go live your life. Together, they discuss the pursuit of baseline happiness, the importance of brain health, creativity, movement, and why so many of us have forgotten how to be present. Johno also opens up about losing both his stepfather and father, and the unexpected lessons grief has taught him about purpose, perspective, and what really matters. This is a conversation about mortality, mental health, adventure, and finding joy in the ordinary moments we're usually too distracted to notice. Because sometimes the best masterclass in how to live... comes from understanding how to die.
EPISODE 33: A Masterclass In How To Die | Johno Verity Dying Laughing with Jessimae What if the secret to living well is learning how to die well? This week on Dying Laughing, Jessimae sits down with filmmaker, BMX rider, and accidental internet philosopher Johno Verity. Known for his cinematic videos of riding through the quiet streets of London before the rest of the world wakes up, Johno has built a devoted following by reminding people of something simple: put down your phone and go live your life. Together, they discuss the pursuit of baseline happiness, the importance of brain health, creativity, movement, and why so many of us have forgotten how to be present. Johno also opens up about losing both his stepfather and father, and the unexpected lessons grief has taught him about purpose, perspective, and what really matters. This is a conversation about mortality, mental health, adventure, and finding joy in the ordinary moments we're usually too distracted to notice. Because sometimes the best masterclass in how to live... comes from understanding how to die.
BONUS EPISODE: | JESSIMAE PELUSO Dying Laughing with Jessimae For this special Father's Day bonus episode, Jessimae opens the vault and shares a conversation recorded with her father in September of 2015, years before Alzheimer's would take so much from him. What begins as a casual father-daughter conversation quickly turns into a hilarious, heartfelt, and occasionally outrageous journey through family history. Together they discuss growing up in a large Italian family, discovering hidden branches of the family tree, a great-grandmother rumored to be a witch in Italy, shotgun weddings, family drama, gambling, addiction, marriage, fatherhood, and even a few alleged mafia connections. Funny, imperfect, wise, stubborn, and completely himself, this episode is more than a conversation. It's a time capsule. For anyone who has lost a parent, it's a reminder that grief doesn't just leave us with memories. Sometimes it leaves us with their voice. And sometimes, that's enough to make us laugh one more time.
BONUS EPISODE: | JESSIMAE PELUSO Dying Laughing with Jessimae For this special Father's Day bonus episode, Jessimae opens the vault and shares a conversation recorded with her father in September of 2015, years before Alzheimer's would take so much from him. What begins as a casual father-daughter conversation quickly turns into a hilarious, heartfelt, and occasionally outrageous journey through family history. Together they discuss growing up in a large Italian family, discovering hidden branches of the family tree, a great-grandmother rumored to be a witch in Italy, shotgun weddings, family drama, gambling, addiction, marriage, fatherhood, and even a few alleged mafia connections. Funny, imperfect, wise, stubborn, and completely himself, this episode is more than a conversation. It's a time capsule. For anyone who has lost a parent, it's a reminder that grief doesn't just leave us with memories. Sometimes it leaves us with their voice. And sometimes, that's enough to make us laugh one more time.
EPISODE 32: 10 WAYS TO CELEBRATE YOUR DEAD DAD ON FATHER'S DAY | JESSIMAE PELUSO Dying Laughing with Jessimae Father's Day can be complicated when your dad is gone. In this special Father's Day episode, Jessimae shares stories about her father, the qualities she admired most, the habits that drove her crazy, and the unexpected ways grief keeps our loved ones alive through memory, humor, and everyday rituals. Inspired by a touching story about a man who arranged to send a postcard after his death, Jessimae imagines what her dad's final message might have been and invites listeners to consider what their own loved ones would say. From heartfelt reflections to ten completely ridiculous ways to celebrate your dead dad on Father's Day, this episode is a reminder that grief and laughter are often closer together than we think. Because sometimes the best way to remember someone isn't by crying. It's by laughing at the things that made them unforgettable.
EPISODE 32: 10 WAYS TO CELEBRATE YOUR DEAD DAD ON FATHER'S DAY | JESSIMAE PELUSO Dying Laughing with Jessimae Father's Day can be complicated when your dad is gone. In this special Father's Day episode, Jessimae shares stories about her father, the qualities she admired most, the habits that drove her crazy, and the unexpected ways grief keeps our loved ones alive through memory, humor, and everyday rituals. Inspired by a touching story about a man who arranged to send a postcard after his death, Jessimae imagines what her dad's final message might have been and invites listeners to consider what their own loved ones would say. From heartfelt reflections to ten completely ridiculous ways to celebrate your dead dad on Father's Day, this episode is a reminder that grief and laughter are often closer together than we think. Because sometimes the best way to remember someone isn't by crying. It's by laughing at the things that made them unforgettable.
EPISODE 31: 5 CONVERSATIONS TO HAVE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE | JESSIMAE PELUSO Dying Laughing with Jessimae Inspired by a New York Times article about conversations to have with aging parents, Jessimae explores the questions we often wait too long to ask. After polling listeners about what they wish they'd known before a loved one died, this episode expands beyond healthcare and end-of-life planning into something deeper: understanding the people we love while they're still here. From family stories and biggest regrets to childhood memories, life lessons, and unspoken dreams, 5 Conversations To Have Before It's Too Late is a practical and heartfelt guide to preserving connection before it becomes memory. Because one day, the answers disappear, but the questions stay with us forever.
EPISODE 31: 5 CONVERSATIONS TO HAVE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE | JESSIMAE PELUSO Dying Laughing with Jessimae Inspired by a New York Times article about conversations to have with aging parents, Jessimae explores the questions we often wait too long to ask. After polling listeners about what they wish they'd known before a loved one died, this episode expands beyond healthcare and end-of-life planning into something deeper: understanding the people we love while they're still here. From family stories and biggest regrets to childhood memories, life lessons, and unspoken dreams, 5 Conversations To Have Before It's Too Late is a practical and heartfelt guide to preserving connection before it becomes memory. Because one day, the answers disappear, but the questions stay with us forever.
Media Made is going back 50 YEARS to talk three 1976 movies! And we're not alone! For this special show, Rod & Jess are joined by one of our podcasting heroes, Diana Goodman (former co-host of ThirtyTwentyTen)! The format is simple: We're covering a feel-good, a feel-bad, and a feel weird. Feel-Good: Sylvester Stallone's breakthrough hit Rocky.
EPISODE 30: THE SOUND OF GRIEF with Guitar maker and widower, Micah Teruya. Dying Laughing with Jessimae Micah Teruya joins Dying Laughing to discuss losing his wife after her 7-year battle with A.L.L. leukemia, and the extraordinary way he honored her memory by building a guitar containing her ashes and wedding ring. Together, they explore grief, caregiving, creativity after loss, and how pain can transform both art and identity. A moving conversation about love, resilience, and the unexpected gifts grief can leave behind.
EPISODE 30: THE SOUND OF GRIEF with Guitar maker and widower, Micah Teruya. Dying Laughing with Jessimae Micah Teruya joins Dying Laughing to discuss losing his wife after her 7-year battle with A.L.L. leukemia, and the extraordinary way he honored her memory by building a guitar containing her ashes and wedding ring. Together, they explore grief, caregiving, creativity after loss, and how pain can transform both art and identity. A moving conversation about love, resilience, and the unexpected gifts grief can leave behind.
EPISODE 29: THE ART OF GOING SILENT | Jessimae Peluso Dying Laughing with Jessimae After stepping away for three months to finish her first book, Jessimae returns with an honest, funny, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about grief, burnout, creativity, and what happens when you stop feeding the machine long enough to hear yourself again. In this episode, she talks about the challenges of creative exhaustion, self-motivation, learning how to focus and how to use that focus to your advantage when building something meaningful. She also opens up about unlearning and undoing parts of who she thought she was, her experience at the Hoffman Institute, and the emotional chaos of writing honestly about family, grief… and exes while somewhat sober. Jessimae reflects on disappearing from the internet, the pressure of constant visibility, the strange state of the world while she was gone, and how some healing and transformation can only happen in private. Raw, reflective, and darkly funny, this episode marks the beginning of a new chapter for Dying Laughing.
EPISODE 29: THE ART OF GOING SILENT | Jessimae Peluso Dying Laughing with Jessimae After stepping away for three months to finish her first book, Jessimae returns with an honest, funny, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about grief, burnout, creativity, and what happens when you stop feeding the machine long enough to hear yourself again. In this episode, she talks about the challenges of creative exhaustion, self-motivation, learning how to focus and how to use that focus to your advantage when building something meaningful. She also opens up about unlearning and undoing parts of who she thought she was, her experience at the Hoffman Institute, and the emotional chaos of writing honestly about family, grief… and exes while somewhat sober. Jessimae reflects on disappearing from the internet, the pressure of constant visibility, the strange state of the world while she was gone, and how some healing and transformation can only happen in private. Raw, reflective, and darkly funny, this episode marks the beginning of a new chapter for Dying Laughing.
Aran Whelan, or Aran the Nationalist as he is more well known, sits down with host Anthony Casey as they discuss the likely future trajectory of the youth in Ireland. Both men discuss their experience of both unity and treachery that they have encounter of the last 12 months in particular, and Aran introduces a new way forward for the youth of Eire; Clann na Oige. Available on YouTube Produced by Gael Force Media. Music produced by Akira The Don
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JJ, Doc & Angus conclude their discussion of Kamandi, Last Boy on Earth! In Part ONE they discussed the Jack Kirby series run. In Part TWO they discuss the 2017 Kamandi Challenge, a tribute to Jack on his 100th Birthday anniversary. Graphic Novels Of The MonthKamandi by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 Vol. 1https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Jack-Kirby-Vol-1971-1978-ebook/dp/B0B69P4S56/Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1971-1978) Vol. 2: by Jack Kirbyhttps://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Last-Earth-1971-1978-Kirby-ebook/dp/B0CKM8BKLHThe Kamandi Challenge (2017)https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Challenge-2017-ebook/dp/B07BW1K4J3/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
JJ, Doc & Angus gather to discuss Kamandi, Last Boy on Earth! In Part ONE they discuss the Jack Kirby series run. In Part TWO they discuss the 2017 Kamandi Challenge, a tribute to Jack on his 100th Birthday anniversary. Graphic Novels Of The MonthKamandi by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 Vol. 1https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Jack-Kirby-Vol-1971-1978-ebook/dp/B0B69P4S56/Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1971-1978) Vol. 2: by Jack Kirbyhttps://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Last-Earth-1971-1978-Kirby-ebook/dp/B0CKM8BKLHThe Kamandi Challenge (2017)https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Challenge-2017-ebook/dp/B07BW1K4J3/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
Happy Jack Kirby Birthday Week 2025 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed week of "King" sized Kamandi goodness planned! Doc and Angus take an Elseworlds' journey at Earth's End with Kamandi. Kamandi: At Earth's Endhttps://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Kamandi:_At_Earth%27s_End_Vol_1Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable later this coming week and their discussion of Kamandi:Graphic Novels Of The MonthKamandi by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 Vol. 1https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Jack-Kirby-Vol-1971-1978-ebook/dp/B0B69P4S56/Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1971-1978) Vol. 2: by Jack Kirbyhttps://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Last-Earth-1971-1978-Kirby-ebook/dp/B0CKM8BKLHThe Kamandi Challenge (2017)https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Challenge-2017-ebook/dp/B07BW1K4J3/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2025 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! Doc and Angus take a month long journey into some of Jack's lesser known works that had limited runs.Chamber of Darkness #4https://www.comics.org/issue/23402/Chamber of Darkness #5https://www.comics.org/issue/23528/In this episode they cover Jack's run in the 1969 Marvel series 'Chamber Of Darkness'.Three Additional Great Reads About The Series:Giant-Size Chillers #3 [1975] – The Monsterhttps://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/kirby/archives/25Lee & Kirby: The Desecration of CHAMBER OF DARKNESS #4https://tombrevoort.com/2022/03/12/lee-kirby-the-desecration-of-chamber-of-darkness-4/Chamber Of Darkness #5 [1970] – And Fear Shall Followhttps://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/kirby/archives/347Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Kamandi:Graphic Novels Of The MonthKamandi by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 Vol. 1https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Jack-Kirby-Vol-1971-1978-ebook/dp/B0B69P4S56/Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1971-1978) Vol. 2: by Jack Kirbyhttps://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Last-Earth-1971-1978-Kirby-ebook/dp/B0CKM8BKLHThe Kamandi Challenge (2017)https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Challenge-2017-ebook/dp/B07BW1K4J3/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2025 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! Doc and Angus take a month long journey into some of Jack's lesser known works that had limited runs.Simon and Kirby: Superheroeshttps://www.amazon.com/Simon-Kirby-Superheroes-Joe/dp/1848563655/In this episode they cover Jack's run in the 1959 MLJ / Archie Comic's series 'The Fly'.Three Additional Great Reads About The Series:The Fly, A Case Study of Swipinghttps://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/simonandkirby/archives/956Adventures of the Fly, the First Issuehttps://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/simonandkirby/archives/2580Adventures of the Fly, the Second Issuehttps://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/simonandkirby/archives/2592Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Kamandi:Graphic Novels Of The MonthKamandi by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 Vol. 1https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Jack-Kirby-Vol-1971-1978-ebook/dp/B0B69P4S56/Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1971-1978) Vol. 2: by Jack Kirbyhttps://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Last-Earth-1971-1978-Kirby-ebook/dp/B0CKM8BKLHThe Kamandi Challenge (2017)https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Challenge-2017-ebook/dp/B07BW1K4J3/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.htmlIntro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirbyFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
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