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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 1 MIN

Coping With Grief: Men, Death, and Humor on the Dead Dads Podcast

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How to cope with losing your dad: Scott and Roger share honest stories about grief, father loss, and why talking about it can make the pain easier to carry.Most men don’t talk about it. And when they do, it usually isn’t with laughter.In this introduction to Dead Dads, Scott and Roger explain why they started a podcast about losing your dad, grief, and how men actually deal with it. After realizing there aren’t many places where guys can openly talk about the death of a father, they decided to create one themselves.Dead Dads is a place where men can talk honestly about grief, loss, memories of their dads, and the strange moments that come after someone who shaped your life is gone. Some conversations are serious. Some are reflective. Some are unexpectedly funny.Scott and Roger believe that talking about grief helps. Whether it’s with a therapist, a friend, or even a stranger who’s been through the same thing, sharing stories about your dad can make the weight a little easier to carry.If you’ve experienced losing your dad, father loss, or the death of a parent, this podcast is for you.Sometimes grief needs silence.Sometimes it needs conversation.Sometimes it needs a laugh.We have it all. Dead Dads is hosted by Roger Nairn and Scott Cunningham.If Dead Dads has helped you feel a little less alone, consider buying us a coffee to help cover the studio and marketing costs that keep the show going and get it in front of more men who need it: https://buymeacoffee.com/deaddadspodcast👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms:Dead Dads HQ: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/Grief Resources: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ Leave Us a Review: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspodSubstack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcastTo be or recommend a guest for the show: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/Timestamps:0:00 – Meet Scott and Roger0:07 – Why we started Dead Dads0:14 – The Dead Dads podcast begins0:20 – Why men need a place to talk about losing their dads0:32 – Talking helps grief0:43 – Grief looks different for everyone0:51 – Welcome to the Dead Dads podcastFollow + ConnectWebsiteYouTubeInstagramTikTokSubstackDead Dads Podcast is produced with the support of JAR Podcast Solutions, the branded podcast agency that helps organizations build shows people actually want to spend time with. Learn more at https://jarpodcasts.com/

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How to cope with losing your dad: Scott and Roger share honest stories about grief, father loss, and why talking about it can make the pain easier to carry.Most men don’t talk about it. And when they do, it usually isn’t with laughter.In this introduction to Dead Dads, Scott and Roger explain why they started a podcast about losing your dad, grief, and how men actually deal with it. After realizing there aren’t many places where guys can openly talk about the death of a father, they decided to create one themselves.Dead Dads is a place where men can talk honestly about grief, loss, memories of their dads, and the strange moments that come after someone who shaped your life is gone. Some conversations are serious. Some are reflective. Some are unexpectedly funny.Scott and Roger believe that talking about grief helps. Whether it’s with a therapist, a friend, or even a stranger who’s been through the same thing, sharing stories about your dad can make the weight a little easier to carry.If you’ve experienced losing your dad, father loss, or the death of a parent, this podcast is for you.Sometimes grief needs silence.Sometimes it needs conversation.Sometimes it needs a laugh.We have it all. Dead Dads is hosted by Roger Nairn and Scott Cunningham.If Dead Dads has helped you feel a little less alone, consider buying us a coffee to help cover the studio and marketing costs that keep the show going and get it in front of more men who need it: https://buymeacoffee.com/deaddadspodcast👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms:Dead Dads HQ: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/Grief Resources: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ Leave Us a Review: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspodSubstack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcastTo be or recommend a guest for the show: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/Timestamps:0:00 – Meet Scott and Roger0:07 – Why we started Dead Dads0:14 – The Dead Dads podcast begins0:20 – Why men need a place to talk about losing their dads0:32 – Talking helps grief0:43 – Grief looks different for everyone0:51 – Welcome to the Dead Dads podcastFollow + ConnectWebsiteYouTubeInstagramTikTokSubstackDead Dads Podcast is produced with the support of JAR Podcast Solutions, the branded podcast agency that helps organizations build shows people actually want to spend time with. Learn more at https://jarpodcasts.com/

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