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DEAD Talks
by David Ferrugio
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio is a podcast about death, grief, loss, and what it means to truly live. After losing his father on 9/11, David created a space for honest, emotional, and sometimes funny conversations about the one thing we all face but rarely talk about. Each episode features guests sharing real stories about grief, near-death experiences, the afterlife, healing, trauma, spirituality, and the human experience. You might cry, you might laugh, and you might leave thinking about life a little differently.
Episodes
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“I’m Pissed Off They Died”: Why There’s No Acceptance in Grief | Gary Sturgis (#283)
Gary Sturgis doesn’t believe in acceptance or closure. “How do you accept the fact that you lost someone you love?” In 2013, Gary’s husband Rob was diagnosed with stage four metastatic melanoma. Gary had spent his career in a bank and suddenly became a full-time caregiver. After Rob died, he...
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What to Say to Someone Grieving + 3 Signs From the Other Side | Richard Greene (#282)
What do you say to someone who's grieving? According to Richard Greene, who has coached presidents and prime ministers, the answer is almost nothing. Richard is a communication strategist, TED speaker, and Tony Robbins' former attorney. He studied how Bill Clinton made everyone feel like the only...
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A Catholic Priest Who Helps Souls Cross Over: Afterlife, Trauma & Grief with Father Nathan Castle (#281)
A Catholic Priest Who Helps Souls Cross Over: Afterlife, Trauma & Grief with Father Nathan Castle (#281) What happens to people who die suddenly and traumatically, and what can their stories teach those of us still grieving? Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a 70-year-old Dominican priest, author…
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9/11 Families vs. Saudi Arabia: The Lawsuit 25 Years Later (#280)
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the legal fight for answers is still ongoing. DEAD Talk host, David Ferrugio (who lost his father on 9/11) sits down with attorney John Eubanks of Motley Rice, who represents 9/11 families in the long-running litigation against Saudi Arabia, to break down where the...
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25 Years After His Brother Ran Toward the Towers on 9/11 | Jay Winuk (#279)
Jay Winuk lost his brother Glenn on 9/11. Glenn was a lawyer, volunteer firefighter, and EMT who helped evacuate his office before heading toward the World Trade Center to help. His family later learned he entered the complex, but exactly what happened in his final moments remains unknown. Jay…
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9/11 Took My Dad When I Was 12: Grief 25 Years Later with David Kessler (#278)
Twenty-five years after losing his father in the September 11 attacks, DEAD Talks host David Ferrugio sits on the other side of the microphone for one of his most personal conversations yet. World-renowned grief expert David Kessler interviews David about losing his father at just 12 years old,...
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9/11 Kids: Losing Our Fathers and Growing Up With Grief with Katie Pereira (#277)
David sits down with Katie Pereira for a deeply personal conversation between two people who both lost their fathers on September 11, 2001. Katie was just seven years old when her father, Franco Lalama, was killed in the World Trade Center. David was twelve when he lost his father that same...
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Des Bishop: Can You Ever Really Get Over Grief? (#276)
Comedian Des Bishop opens up about losing both parents, why their deaths affected him so differently, and the complicated idea of ever truly “getting over” grief. Des talks about using humor to process death, recording his thoughts in the raw days after his mother died, sobriety and recovery,...
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He's The Conjuring Investigators' Grandson — And He Doesn't Believe In Demons | Chris McKinnell (#275)
Chris McKinnell, grandson of legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, has spent more than 40 years investigating ghosts, hauntings, consciousness and the unexplained. But after growing up inside the world that inspired The Conjuring films, Chris came to a surprising conclusion…
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Retirement & Longevity: How Purpose and AI Can Transform Your Second Act | Jay Samit (#274)
What happens when you retire, lose your career, lose someone you love, or simply realize the life that once gave you purpose no longer does? Entrepreneur and author Jay Samit joins DEAD Talks to explore why purpose may be one of the most important factors in how we age, how we rebuild after loss,...
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Jeff Arcuri: The Lie He Told Himself to Stay "Strong" for His Wife (#273)
He told himself he had to be strong for her. His therapist told him that was the problem. Comedian Jeff Arcuri sits down to talk about the year his wife's health scare changed how he understood what "being there" actually means — and the moment a therapist called out the one thing he was doing...
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3 Psychic Sisters Reveal How They Actually Got Their Powers (#273)
One thought she was losing her mind. One heard a voice standing in a Dollar Tree. One started dreaming the future at age seven — and all three became psychics and mediums. Erika, Jasmine, and Candace join me for one of the most unexplained conversations I've ever had on this show. We go deep on...
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Jaimie Alexander Was Dying When a Voice Asked Her to Choose: Stay or Go (#271)
In 2018, Jaimie Alexander's ruptured appendix nearly killed her. During her near-death experience, a voice spoke to her — and asked her to choose: stay or go. Most people know Jaimie from Blindspot and Thor. But this episode isn't about Hollywood. It's about the night her body started failing —…
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Rabbi says that God needs YOU, not the other way around | Rabbi Manis Friedman (#270)
What if nothing bad has ever happened? Not once. Not to anyone. Rabbi Manis Friedman made that claim — and then I told him about losing my dad on 9/11. What followed changed how I think about everything. Rabbi Manis Friedman — one of the most respected Jewish thinkers alive — joins the show for…
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Hours From Death, She Saw the Other Side — And Learned What's Killing Us | Anita Moorjani (#269)
Everyone knows Anita Moorjani's near-death story. This conversation is about what almost no one asks — what she actually understood in that coma, and why she says fear, not cancer, was killing her. In our first episode together, Anita walked through her NDE in full — the 30-hour coma, the 360°...
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I Discovered I'm a Psychic Medium with the help of two mediums (#268)
I never planned to become a psychic medium. But when I closed my eyes and said whatever came up — an apple, a pixel, ice cubes — two professional mediums couldn't explain what I was seeing. Then one time on the way home, something happened that I still can't fully rationalize. A stranger screamed...
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The Loneliness Nobody Talks About After Death with Dr. Sylvia K (#267)
Doctors said her mom was schizophrenic. She wasn't — she had a brain aneurysm, and it killed her 4 months later. Dr. Sylvia Kay was 2 when her grandmother kidnapped her and her brother to escape a home unraveling under grief and misdiagnosis. She didn't speak again for months. On this episode…
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Dead for 47 Minutes: Vinney Tolman’s Near-Death Experience (#266)
Vinney Tolman was declared dead, placed in a body bag, and later revived after what he says were 47 documented minutes. In this episode of DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio, Vinney shares the full story of his near-death experience and what he believes happened on the other side. He describes…
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Psychologist Explains Why Therapy Ignores the Soul (#265)
Dr. Amy Robbins is a clinical psychologist who bridges the clinical world with the spiritual one — and what she's uncovering is hard to ignore. 60-70% of people say spirituality was a key part of their mental health journey. Only 5% of therapists are trained in it at all. In this episode, Amy...
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Sean Collyns: Do Souls Choose Suffering? Mediumship, Past Lives & the Afterlife (#264)
Medium Sean Collyns returns to DEAD Talks to explore one of the hardest spiritual questions: do souls choose suffering before life? In this episode, we talk about mediumship, reincarnation, past lives, spirit guides, soul purpose, free will, destiny, and what may happen right after death. Sean…
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Near-Death Experience, The Afterlife & Losing Fear Of Death with Elton Anderson Jr (#263)
Elton Anderson Jr. shares the terrifying story of nearly dying from malaria while traveling alone in Brazil — and the profound near-death experience that changed his understanding of life, death, spirituality, and love forever. During the experience, Elton describes encountering spiritual beings,...
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Mark Normand Gets Brutally Honest About Death & Emotions (#262)
Mark Normand joins DEAD Talks for one of his most honest and unexpected conversations yet. Known for his rapid-fire comedy and dark humor, Mark opens up about fatherhood, mortality, religion, emotional suppression, addiction, grief, cancel culture, and why comedy may actually be a coping…
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Stanford Psychiatrist: "You're Not Living, You're Surviving" Dr. Paul Conti (#261)
Stanford-trained psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti joins Dead Talks to explain why most people aren't actually living — they're just surviving, driven by unhealed trauma they can't see. We unpack how trauma rewires your brain, accelerates aging in your body, hijacks your memory, and creates the reflex…
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40 Years Studying Near-Deaths — The Patterns Are Undeniable | John Burke (#260)
What happens after we die? After studying over 1,500 near-death experiences, today’s guest, John Burke, shares the patterns, real stories, and evidence that continue to challenge what we think we know about death—and what may come after. Exclusive Offer: Build a website in minutes (no coding...
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Rainn Wilson on Losing His Father (And What Death Revealed) (#259)
Rainn Wilson on Death, Grief & What Comes After (#259) Rainn Wilson opens up about the loss of his father, the reality of grief, and what he believes happens after death. This conversation explores the emotional complexity of loss, the role of forgiveness, and how confronting mortality can...
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What Happens Right Before Death? A Hospice Doctor Explains | Dr. Kerr (#258)
What actually happens right before we die? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Kerr — a physician, neurobiologist, and leading researcher in end-of-life care — shares what decades of research reveal about the dying process. After studying patients for nearly 30 years, he’s found that over 80% of...
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She Died for 4.5 Minutes—Then Came Back Changed | Kimberely Meredith (#257)
Kimberly shares her near-death experience after being clinically dead for 4.5 minutes, what she saw, and how it changed her. **Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code** DEADTALKS:https://www.squarespace.com/DEADTALKS Kimberely...
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How Do You Tell Your Kids Their Parent Died? | Adriana Sansam (#256)
After losing her husband to an accidental overdose, Adriana Sansam had to face the hardest question a parent can ask: How do you tell your kids the truth? **Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code**...
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John Edward on Mediumship, Grief, and Connecting With Loved Ones After Death (#255)
In this episode of DEAD Talks, I sit down with world-renowned psychic medium John Edward for an honest conversation about grief, mediumship, and what it really means to stay connected to the people we’ve lost. We explore how mediumship actually works, the misconceptions surrounding psychics, and...
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Danny Morel: Grief Is Forever If You Choose It (#254)
Danny Morel shares a powerful and controversial perspective on grief, loss, and healing after the death of a loved one. After losing his mother, he experienced a spiritual awakening that challenged everything he believed about fear, identity, and purpose. This episode explores whether grief is...
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Michael Franzese on Death in the Mafia (#253)
What do mobsters really believe about death? In this episode of DEAD Talks, former Colombo crime family captain Michael Franzese opens up about life inside the Mafia and the constant reality of mortality that comes with it. Michael Franzese shares stories about moments where he believed he might...
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How Do You Grieve Someone You Can't Remember? Simon Robert French (#252)
How do you grieve someone you don’t even remember? Musician Simon Robert French lost his father when he was just two years old — too young to form real memories. Growing up, he was surrounded by stories, photos, and home videos of a man who shaped his life, yet someone he never truly got the…
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From Losing My Father to Becoming One with Bryce Savoy (#251)
Bryce Savoy lost his father unexpectedly on New Year’s Day. Ten months later, he became a father himself. In this episode of DEAD Talks, we explore grief, masculinity, faith, and transformation. Bryce shares what it was like walking into the ICU, watching his father’s health decline suddenly, and...
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Detective Scott Naso: The Signs He Missed (#250)
Detective Scott Naso has spent nearly two decades solving complex cases. But the most devastating and confusing chapter of his life unfolded inside his own home. After his wife began experiencing subtle but troubling symptoms, what initially appeared manageable escalated into a medical emergency....
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Is There Life After Death? Psychic Medium Matt Fraser on Signs & Proof (#249)
Why would a loved one choose not to come through during a reading? In this conversation, psychic medium Matt Fraser explains how mediumship truly works, why spirits sometimes withhold information, and what happens after death. We explore: • Why some souls refuse to communicate• Signs from loved...
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When “I Love You” Comes Too Late with Nacya Marreiro (#248)
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. Comedian Nacya Marreiro talks about losing her father to cancer, how quickly everything changed, and what it feels like to grieve before you’ve even processed the loss. From emotional numbness to crying at unexpected moments, this conversation explores what early...
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Losing a sibling to addiction with Kalie Shorr (#247)
What happens when grief doesn’t wait — and the world is watching? In this deeply moving episode of DEAD Talks, artist Kalie Shorr shares the story of losing her sister to an overdose, filming a music video the very next day, and watching her private pain become public commentary. We talk about...
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What Grieving Children Actually Need — with Rich Schimel (#246)
What does grief look like through the eyes of a child? In this episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio sits down with Rich Schimel, founder of A Little Hope Foundation, an organization created after 9/11 to support children navigating profound loss. With over two decades of experience, Rich...
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Death Is the Lens That Makes Life Clear with Davide De Pierro (#245)
Death changes how we see everything. In this episode, David Ferrugio speaks with writer Davide De Pierro about grief, impermanence, faith, doubt, and why loss isn’t just about death — it’s about meaning. Together, they explore how confronting death can clarify how we live, love, and choose…
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George Carlin’s Daughter on Grief, Fame, and Losing Her Father (#244)
What happens when your father’s death becomes a public event? In this deeply moving episode of DEAD Talks Podcast, Kelly Carlin shares the untold story of losing her father and legendary comic, George Carlin, and navigating grief in the spotlight. We explore: Public vs private grief Identity…
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He Died — And the Ego, Anger, and Identity Never Returned (#243)
David A. Williamson had a near-death experience during cardiac arrest that didn’t just change his beliefs — it ended the person he used to be. After watching his body die from outside the hospital room, he returned without the anger, fear, and rigid identity that once controlled his life. We...
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She Didn’t Believe in Mediums—Until She Became One (#242)
What happens when grief unlocks abilities you never believed in? In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, a lifelong skeptic shares how losing her grandfather led to full-body apparitions, psychic downloads, and an unexpected awakening into mediumship and spiritual awareness. Alongside this, we...
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You Can Learn Intuition: How Mediumship & Awareness Actually Work with Alysa Conger (#241)
Intuition isn’t magic — and it isn’t reserved for a few people. In this episode of DEAD Talks, we explore how intuition and awareness actually work, using mediumship as a lens to understand how humans perceive information beyond logic and overthinking. This conversation breaks down: How intuitive...
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We Don’t Know How to Deal With Death Anymore – with Paul Koudounaris (#240)
Why does modern society avoid death—and what is it costing us? In this episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio speaks with Paul Koudounaris, renowned art historian and author of Memento Mori, about how different cultures around the world honor the dead, why the West struggles with grief, and…
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What She Saw After Dying in Surgery (NDE) #239
In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, Tricia shares her real near-death experience after being clinically dead during surgery following a devastating car accident. She describes leaving her body, watching doctors operate on her, encountering angels and divine light, traveling through space, and...
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Bernie Mac’s Final Days — His Daughter Tells the Full Story (#238)
Bernie Mac’s daughter tells the full story of her father’s final days — from the ICU to the night he died. In this emotional episode of DEAD Talks, she shares what really happened during Bernie Mac’s last hospitalization, the medical complications, and the moment she received the call that…
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Signs From The Afterlife: The Undeniable Sign Her Husband Sent After Death (#237)
A widow receives an undeniable sign from her late husband—one so specific it stopped her in her tracks. Alexis shares the emotional story behind the number 777, the string of signs that began right after Tanner died, and the moment in an airport parking garage that convinced her he was still with...
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He Found Hidden Letters After She Died | Mike Allio on Grief & Fatherhood (#236)
After losing his wife, Laura, Mike Allio was left to raise their young son alone. In this emotional episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio dives deep into Mike’s journey through grief, fatherhood, and finding purpose again. From the hidden letters his wife left behind to the moment he…
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9/11 Took My Dad — His Best Friend Tells the Story (#235)
He lost his best friend. I lost my dad.Twenty-five years after September 11th, we sit down to talk about that day, the years of grief that followed, and the love that still connects us. In this powerful conversation, my Uncle Augie — my dad’s best friend — shares what it was like inside the World...
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When the Dead Speak: Faith, Energy & What It Means to Be Alive — with Susie Abromeit (#234)
What if the afterlife tried to reach you first? In this episode, David Ferrugio speaks with actress and podcaster Susie Abromeit about hearing messages from the dead, intuition, and signs that challenged everything she believed about faith and fear. They explore energy, grief, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio is a podcast about death, grief, loss, and what it means to truly live. After losing his father on 9/11, David created a space for honest, emotional, and sometimes funny conversations about the one thing we all face but rarely talk about.
Each episode features guests sharing real stories about grief, near-death experiences, the afterlife, healing, trauma, spirituality, and the human experience. You might cry, you might laugh, and you might leave thinking about life a little differently.
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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio is a podcast about death, grief, loss, and what it means to truly live. After losing his father on 9/11, David created a space for honest, emotional, and sometimes funny conversations about the one thing we all face but rarely talk about. Each episode features guests...
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