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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 34 MIN

Pope Francis & Bert Ellis

from Guess Who Died?! · host Olivia's House: A Grief and Loss Center for Children

Send us Fan MailWho Died?? Well, this month we lost not only a game show host, a director, and movie star alligator, but also Pope Francis. . .and we chat about the ritual and nostalgia wrapped up in all of these losses. Then, future chemist and guest Hunter joins The Pod crew to tell a few hilarious stories about his dad Bert, who died from lung cancer over eight years ago, when Hunter was only 10. Hunter’s resilience, maturity, and positive outlook is a great reminder that loss in childhood does not mean someone is broken – rather, it can be where their greatest strengths come from. Oh, and you simply MUST hear the “pin story” on this episode. Subscribe to Guess Who Died?! today and find out. . .who died!Guess Who Died is an Olivia’s House Production.

Send us Fan Mail Who Died?? Well, this month we lost not only a game show host, a director, and movie star alligator, but also Pope Francis. . .and we chat about the ritual and nostalgia wrapped up in all of these losses. Then, future chemist and guest Hunter joins The Pod crew to tell a few hilarious stories about his dad Bert, who died from lung cancer over eight years ago, when Hunter was only 10. Hunter’s resilience, maturity, and positive outlook is a great reminder that loss in childhoo...

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