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Get Stiff : Stiff Talk, Stiff Drinks
by The Death Duo
Two California native funeral professionals tackle all of the misconceptions around grief, loss and death care over cocktails. Shannan and Alexis hold captivating conversations with industry experts where no topic is off limits. It's time to get stiff.
Episodes
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A Little Holiday Treat: AITA?
This is becoming a bit of a tradition for us, and it's so much fun! We're ending Season 2 with more A$$holes...or not? You decide.
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Doux You Boo : The Doctor is IN
Today we're getting into it with Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks. We're sipping on the Doux You Boo *Vanilla Vodka *Espresso Liquer *Chocolate Syrup *A splash of cold brew Enjoy!
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Let's Talk About $ex Bay-Bee
We're getting down and dirty today with our guest and taking it THERE. Pineapple Rum Punch 2 oz coconut rum 2 oz pineapple juice splash of grenadine .5 oz lime juice 2 oz orange juice Enjoy!
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"Are You Really Gonna Wear THAT?"
Today we're taking about funeral attire and sipping on Dirty Shirleys. Here's how to make yours: *2 oz Vanilla vodka * A Splash of Grenadine * Fill glass with Ginger ale *Add Maraschino cherries **Optional** Add a lime for garnish Enjoy!
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Good Things
We get into the weeds (get it?) with THE Maryah Greene aka "The Plant Doctor" about her book 'Good Things', her grief journey and a whole lot more! Today's cocktail: Hot tea Honey A splash of whiskey
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See You In The Mo(u)rning
This week we're sipping on Negronis and having a great time with Jokotifa Alaye of Mourning Space
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Burnout
We're sipping on Vodka Sunsets and talking burnout this week. Funeral professionals are expected to give so much of themselves, yet they are one of the most overlooked professions when it comes to grace, appreciation, and most importantly- rest. How do you rest? Vodka Sunset 1 oz vodka Pineapple...
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Be The Space
We're getting into it today with trauma therapist, founder, and CEO of Urban Health Group Inc, Leticia Vaca Williams. This week's cocktail is the Wanna Probe Ya?. *1 oz Spiced rum * 1 oz coconut rum *Add pineapple and cranberry juice to taste Enjoy!
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All In The Family
This week, we're sipping on "Spinning Dreidels" and talking kinship. Spinning Dreidel Squeeze some chocolate syrup onto a plate and dip a glass in it. ... In a cocktail shaker, add 1 1/2 ounces each of vanilla vodka, Rumchata, and Godiva chocolate liqueur. Add 3-4 ice cubes and shake for about 30...
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More Than a Mouthful
This week, we're sipping on Key Lime Pies and chatting with Dr. Courtney Crisp, a clinical psychologist. We're talking eating disorders and how they intersect with grief. Buckle up. Key Lime Pie * 1 cup ice *2 oz light rum *3 TBSP frozen concentrated limeade *Dash of lime juice *Blend until…
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Not All For Show
We're teaming up with one of our faves this week! We're sipping on Mamie Taylors and chatting it up with Michael from the Mortuary Show! Mamie Taylor 2 ounces blended scotch 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed Ginger beer, chilled, to top
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Do You Know What Today Is?...It's Our Anniversary
How do you celebrate the anniversary of losing someone you care about? 15:00h- "The Body Keeps The Score" - Bessel Van Der Kolk MD 16:30 - Postal Service for the Dead
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We're Back.....With More A$$H*les
Who doesn't love a good palette cleanser before getting back into the nitty gritty. We missed ya'll, and like anybody else, we love a good dilemma. Buckle up, because we're getting into some scenarios where we decide if these authors are a**holes.
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You Can Get With This.....But Not That
So this was way too much fun for us to record.... Have you ever wondered what to say to get a job at a funeral home? We've got your back.
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Just a Little Mini Convo
We like to switch it up every now and again. We watched "The Fall of the House of Usher". Did you?
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All The Stars Are Closer
This week we sit down with Joel Simone Maldonado, who is known on social media as The Grave Woman. We delve into ancestral wisdom, creating equity in death care and incorporating culture in end of life decisions.
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We Like Them Girls With the Lower Back Tats
This week we sit down with Dani Rachmann, a tattoo artist and close friend, and we get into all of the murky history surrounding memorial tattoos. The Whiskey Fix Fill glass with ice 2 oz Blended Whiskey or Blended Scotch Whiskey 1 oz lemon juice 1 tsp powdered sugar Stir Garnish with a lemon Enjoy!
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"What Ya'll So Scared For?"
It's Christmas, so we know you're probablay not listening anyway. But here's a little something for you either way. Pour up some eggnog, and let's get into the fear.
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Cry About it Now, or Have Back Surgery Later
This week we sit down with Clair Thomas, a PQ coach, and yoga teacher trainer to discuss healthy ways to move through grief. No Worries (Pineapple Margarita) 2 oz. Blanco Tequila 2 oz. Pineapple juice 3/4 oz. Triple Sec 3/4 oz. Lime juice Splash of ginger ale Pineapple wedges, for serving
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Cleaning Out My Closet
What happens when someone dies and you have to deal with all of their stuff? Shannan and Alexis drink Shady Ladies and share their experiences. Check out Charlene Lam's Grief Gallery @Curating_Grief on Instagram! The Shady Lady : 1oz Tequila 1oz Melon Liquer Fill with Grapefruit Juice Enjoy!
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Nary a Tit Was calmed That Day : Part 2
We're back with Part Two of Shannan's conversation with Dr. Whitney Griffin. We play with a few cards from The Death Deck, and then Shannan and Alexis catch up to chat about Alexis' reflections on listening to the interview.
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"Nary a Tit Was Calmed That Day": Part 1
This week, Shannan sits down with Dr. Whitney Griffin to sip Ruby Reds and talk about the physical effect that grief takes on the body and brain. Ruby Red : Fill glass with ice 1 1/2 oz vodka 1/2 oz grenadine Fill with grapefruit juice Shake Enjoy!
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Wide uh-Wake.....Get it?
This week Shannan and Alexis are sipping on Shark Bites while talking viewings/wakes/visitations. Why do we still do them? Let's get into it. Shark Bite Recipe: *Fill glass with ice *2oz Dark Rum *Dash of Grenadine *Fill with Orange Juice *Shake *Enjoy
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The Black Watch with The Hood Oracle : Part Two
We're back for another episode to finish our conversation with Anita Sheers, The Hood Oracle.
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The Black Watch with the Hood Oracle: Part One
The Death Duo sits down with Anita Sheers, endearingly dubbed "The Hood Oracle". Anita shares her grief journey, what it was like to have Shannan as her funeral director, and how she survived losing her husband during the pandemic. Her raw and uncensored gems not only kept her going, but her hope...
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Wanna Hear a Story?
Alexis & Shannan announce Get Stiff, share some of their favorite spooky moments, and see what the internet has to say.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two California native funeral professionals tackle all of the misconceptions around grief, loss and death care over cocktails. Shannan and Alexis hold captivating conversations with industry experts where no topic is off limits. It's time to get stiff.
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