Play This At My Funeral

💐 Episode SummaryA fateful visit to the East Vancouver vinyl shop, Painted Lady Records (IG: @paintedlady_records), led to a cross-continental friendship with owners Kemp and Erika Edwards. Since that day in January 2026, host Dinah has had a consistent mutual geeking out with Kemp and Erika over music, community, and the essence of life. Love. This episode is pure love. Expect mentions of Bruce Cockburn, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, J.J. Cale, Bob Seger, James Taylor, India.Arie, Chet Faker, just so many beautiful, soulful songs. This playlist feels like this: a relaxing road trip with those two or three friends who completely get you, the ones you can say anything in front of and who know your deepest, darkest secrets and fears.💿 Songs Mentioned“Only Love” by Ben Howard“Against The Wind” by Bob Seger“Blackbird” by The Beatles“Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young“Roll Um Easy” by Little Feet“Cajun Moon” by J.J. Cale“Fire and Rain” by James Taylor“Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson“Pacing The Cage” by Bruce Cockburn“Way With Words” by Bahamas“Promises” by India.Arie“Tive Razao” by Seu Jorge“How Deep Is Your Live” by PJ Morton by Yebba“Ventura Highway” by America, George Martin“Into The Mystic” by Van Morrison“So Ready” by Goose“No Diggity” by Chet Faker“Going To California” by Pressing StringsYou can listen to Kemp’s playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1DO2IEkdVKw3glxLf87b43?si=of3fznepRkSNImIsvO3sqA🎙 About the GuestKemp Edwards is the owner of Painted Lady Records on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, BC. PLR is the city’s newest vinyl store, specializing in both new and used records and boasting a stage for live performances. Kemp was the lead singer in Kingston, Ontario based band HEDONE and has been a serious music enthusiast all of his life.Kemp is also the President and CEO of Ethical Profiling Ltd. (EP), a Canadian based company that consults, designs, sources and produces high quality, ethical, sustainable products for private label partners as well as the retail and corporate sectors. EP focuses on domestic manufacturing, Fair Trade practices, and proven social and environmental compliance. Outside of the many private label programs EP produces, the Company markets several independent brands; ECONIC Apparel, National Team Collective, and InFocus Canada. Notable projects undertaken by the Company include corporate uniform programs and general merchandise for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2024 Paris Olympics, 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 2016 World Expo in Milan, the 2015 PanAm Games, the Sochi 2014 Olympics, and the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedFollow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

💐 Episode SummaryThis week’s episode with singer and songwriter Mel L reveals the harder moments that music can usher us through. With songs from the world of Disney musical cartoons, a gorgeous introduction to Chutney music, and originals from the guest herself from her forthcoming debut album, Love Bomb Therapy, this episode will heal your midweek blues. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Yam & Cassava” by Mel L“Under The Sea” sung by Samuel E. Wright from Disney’s The Little Mermaid “Lootala” by Sonny Mann“Rock Away” by Beres Hammond“Where The Party At” (feat. Nelly) by Jagged Edge“Dreamgirls” by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, Anika Noni“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston“See You Again” by Mel L.“Put It On The Altar” by Jessica Reedy“alive” by Mel L.“Jesus In The Ghetto” by Sir the Baptist, Anthony Hamilton“Black Boy Joy” by Mel L.🎙 About the GuestMelanie Lewis (aka Mel L.) has been acting, singing, song-writing and performing live since she was a kid. She knows how to light up a room and ensure that those who interact with her (in big or small spaces) feel seen. Spending most of her singing career performing with a cover-band based in Brooklyn, NY, she’s made the pivot into recording and releasing her own original singles - and is set to release her debut album “Lovebomb Therapy” this spring. This concept album combines skits with songs - to invite listeners to join her in her therapist’s office as she processes a Lovebomb dating experience, self-reflection as a human and ultimately leaves listeners questioning: “Who lovebombed whom?”WIth 10 years of experience in the HRBP and L&D space, she’ll leverage the skills she’s honed in her career to craft experiences for her “Lovies” to safely practice and polish key emotional intelligence skills. Her goal is to help humans bond again (don’t we miss that?) - providing music and entertaining think-pieces as the ice-breaker to rebuilding the art of conversation and true connection. In all honesty, she doesn’t know how far any of this will go - but she’s committed to the mission, the journey and enjoying the [email protected] (IG/TikTok)Melanie Lewis (LinkedIn)Yam & Cassava music video🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

💐 Episode SummaryGod’s favorite comedian, Spencer Bland, joins us in the Play This At My Funeral virtual studio to talk about questioning faith, the continuous healing power of sad music (and crying in the car), and builds worlds through memories and songs. We get into some cathartic conversations, and scrutinize the evolution of music including the subgenre of country, Y’allternative, as well as those movie music moments that mean so much to us. This one is chock full of laughs and will tug at your heartstrings. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Concerning Hobbits” by Howard Shore “Casimir Pulaski Day” by Sufjan Stevens“Contact” by As Cities Burn“The District Sleeps Alone Tonight” by The Postal Service“January 1979” by mewithoutYou“The Leaving Song Pt. II” by AFI“Came Out Swinging” by The Wonder Years“A Favor House Atlantic” by Coheed and Cambria“I’ll Believe In Anything” by Wolf Parade“Float On” by Modest Mouse“Two Weeks” by The Grizzly Bear“Time To Pretend” by MGMT“Sleeping Lessons” by The Shins“Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn“Changes” by Charles Bradley and The Budos Band“You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” by The Righteous Brothers“The First Days of Spring” by Noah and The WhaleYou can listen to Spencer’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3e2argXJPvWYh0iHtFyLV2🎙 About the GuestSpencer Bland is an up and coming stand-up comic and writer based in Los Angeles. Originally from North Carolina, he made his Netflix Is A Joke debut in October of 2025 and has continued to make a name for himself in the LA comedy scene while also touring nationally. With one of the worst last names in comedy, he wins audiences over with his witty retellings of growing up with one foot in the church and the other at the rock show. He has had the pleasure of working with comics like Shane Torres, Laura Peek, and frequently tours with Mark Normand.godsfavoritecomedian.com IG: @spencerspicy 🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, host Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryWhen Stephanie Snartschan joins host Dinah for this episode, the emotions are overflowing. The musical selections stand the test of time, much like their 22-year-long friendship. From Jewel to Augustana, and three choice Billy Joel songs, the 90s are well alive on this funeral playlist. Dig into this episode for some real talk on aging and the legacy we leave behind. And Stephanie delivers real insight into what “success” means you can’t unhear. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Just Dance” by Lady Gaga“One Song Glory” by Adam Pascal from the musical RENT“La Vie Boheme” from the musical RENT“The Story of Tonight” by Lin-Manuel Miranda from the musical Hamilton“Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw“True Colors” by the cast of Glee (original by Cyndi Lauper)“Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond “All For You” by Sister Hazel “100 Years” by Five for Fighting “Shoop” by Salt n Pepa“Only The Good Die Young” by Billy Joel“Long Live” by Taylor Swift“Vienna” by Billy Joel“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac“That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick“Lean On Me” by Bill Withers“Shallow” by Lady Gaga“Boston” by Augustana“And So It Goes” by Billy Joel “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves“Basket Case” by Green Day“American Idiot” by Green Day“Hands” by JewelYou can hear Stephanie’s playlist here on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/3d51a1ec14434e98bf30ae8ddfe5b6a6sune?ref=dm_sh_FfP7xGEGGyrmBSF8hf19xlKmX&referrer=dm_sh_messages 🎙 About the GuestStephanie Smartschan is a former journalist, published author and insatiable reader who has spent the past 15 years working in marketing and development for nonprofit organizations. Her book, “Evitchka: A True Story of Survival, Hope and Love,” came out in 2024. She lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with her husband and two daughters. You can find her on Instagram at @bystephaniesmartschan for book recs and writing updates.🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersTremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryTwo playlists. Two only children. Endless spiritual soul searching and nostalgia deep-diving. When our host Dinah crossed paths with Yale music major and Vancouver native Tristan Byrne on a plane ride, fate intervened to bring together these two music loving people. This episode bubbles up so many soulful moments and introspective music choices. Get ready for multiple mentions of SZA, Neil Young, Erykah Badu, Dominic Fike and so many wonderful musicians and bands. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Dear Mama” by 2Pac“Godspeed” by Frank Ocean“Tell Me Why” by Neil Young“Triple Creek Ferry” by Neil Young“Warm Winds” by SZA“Awful” by Hole“Hasta La Raiz” by Natalia Lafourcade“Back In The Day” by Erykah Badu“Jukai” by Jhene Aiko“Good Days” by SZA“White Keys” by Dominic Fike“Rule The World” by Michael Kiwanuka“Insane” by Flume featuring Moon Holiday“Seventeen” by Peach Pit“Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg“Mariners Apartment Complex” by Lana Del ReyTristan’s playlistsListen for lyrics: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SDPKQOQMs5ZdhYPr9xyWQ?si=4cce46e33a924e8eListen for the music (nonlyrical) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2OirHcu3sEQSPWo8hyWJI1?si=773e4640b9e44472🎙 About the GuestTristan Byrne is a senior at Yale University studying music. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Tristan is passionate about all aspects of music: he plays classical guitar, produces electronic music, and loves to write papers examining music cultures (his thesis is on the emergence of the Southern rap scenes in opposition to the dominant coastal hip-hop scenes). Tristan appreciates creativity in all aspects of life: he has been a circus artist, a juggler, a guitarist for an indie band, an organizer for university-sponsored music concerts, and member of his campus radio. Tristan’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/no.1three6mafialistener/ 🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersTremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryWe’re calling this one “Covers, Colors, and Caring.” At least that’s what our feistiest guest of all time, Tracy F****** Weiss is calling it. This episode will rock you, and pull back the veneer of the human experience to showcase the raw, real underbelly of what it means to feel deeply. Tracy has been through it all, and shares a gorgeous playlist that is an arc of a storyline – much like a rainbow. You’ll cry, you’ll giggle, and you’ll learn more than you knew you could about wine, the theme of color and sentiment in music, and how we can unlock our most badass selves by going through the hardest curveballs life has to throw at us. From The Rolling Stones to Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile to Joni Mitchell, and Iron & Wine, Ben Folds Fives, and Liz Phair in between, get ready to get plugged in directly to the soul of the world. Once you listen to this episode, you’ll be changed. And our host Dinah hopes you find the courage to live as boldly, as colorfully, as Tracy does every day. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves“Over The Rainbow” by Judy Garland“Welcome To The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance“Court And Spark” by Joni Mithcell“She’s A Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones“Underground by Ben Folds Five“Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones“Polyester Bride” by Liz Phair“In Your Eyes” by Jeffrey Gaines“The Only Exception” by Paramore“All These Things That I Have Done” by The Killers“Ireeplacable” by Beyonce“I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” by Taylor Swift“Dancing On My Own” by Robyn“I Feel Better” by Gotye“Closer to Fine (From Barbie The Album) by Brandi Carlile“In My Life” by Madison Cunningham“Silver Lining” by Rilo Kiley“This Must Be The Place” by Miles Fisher“Nothin’ But A Good Time” by PoisonYou can listen to Tracy’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/574ZFaLEwgNrh7SOlo64TX?si=2tjN714LQaCY8NimUQ9ofA 🎙 About the GuestTracy Weiss, a Midwestern expatriate, has called New York city home for 20+ years. She spent a decade working in the entertainment industry before a cervical cancer diagnosis at the age of 30. Despite facing a treatment plan that would ensure infertility, Tracy’s insurance company denied her claim to preserve fertility as ‘elective’ – as if anyone would choose to have a tumor. In 2017, she joined the founding board of TCM (the resident creative among math nerds), served as the Executive Director since 2020 and now represents the organization as the Chief Communication Officer.🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryWhen work is such a major part of any life, how can we deny the parallels of ourselves at work and outside of work? With guest Claude Silver, we go deep on this topic and more as we analyze the songs on Claude’s music playlist for her book, Be Yourself At Work. With tons of deep ‘80s cuts, and an homage to the working class music mantras and New Jersey pride and joy (Bruce, Whitney, and Jon Bon Jovi), this episode is a meditation on how to live out loud, and live earnestly. Expect plenty of singing, dancing, and existential geeking out, as always. 💿 Songs Mentioned“It’s My Life” by Jon Bon Jovi“A Little Respect” by Erasure“Respect” by Aretha Franklin “The Rising” by Bruce Springsteen“Head On” by The Jesus and Mary Chain“Brave” by Sara Bareilles“Feeling Good” by Nina Simone “Heroes” by David Howie“Lose Yourself" by Eminem  “Walk On The Wild Side” By Lou Reed“I Won’t Back Down" by Tom Petty “Don’t Stop Believing" by Journey“Raise Your Glass" by Pink“Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and the Machine“I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston  “Confident” by Demi Lovato“Defying Gravity” from Wicked“Here Comes The Sun” by The Beatles“Don’t Worry About A Thing”by Bob Marley “One Love” by Bob Marley “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode“Wherever Is Your Heart” by Brandi Carlile“There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out” by The Smiths“Beautiful Day” by U2“Stubborn Love” by The Lumineers“Friday I’m In Love” by The Cure “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and The Waves“Sweet Disposition" by The Temper Trap“Better Together” by Jack Johnson “Take It Easy” by The EaglesYou can listen to Claude’s playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/3cnxyych🎙 About the GuestClaude Silver is on a mission to revolutionize leadership, talent, and workplace culture. She is the world's first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and partners with CEO Gary Vaynerchuk to drive their success. Silver has earned Campaign US's Female Frontier Award and AdWeek's Changing the Game Award and she electrifies audiences at national and international conferences and at organizations, including Meta, Google, US Government agencies, and the US Armed Forces. She has been interviewed on dozens of podcasts and featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal.🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersTremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryKara Tremel is many things. A Broadway-trained performer, certified personal trainer, and founder of Tremfit by Kara Tremel. She’s also a director and producer for TV/film and all around light of a person, and in this episode she shares her funeral playlist crafted in the most beautiful way as a Broadway Musical Soundtrack with a tight 10 tracks where every song counts. It’s glorious and takes you on a journey, giving you a song for every mood and moment. 💿 Songs Mentioned“I Love It” (feat. Charli XCX) by Icona Pop“Heavenly Day” by Patty Griffin“Dancing On My Own” by Robyn“Cry To Me” by Solomon Burkey“A Sweet-Old Fashioned Girl” by Teresa Brewer“Bright Lights and Cityscapes” by Sara Bareilles “Right Back Where We Started From” by Maxine Nightingale“Tintarella di Luna” by Mina“Leaving On A Jet Plane” by Lake Street Dive, Tiny Habits“Together Again” by Janet JacksonYou can listen to Kara’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JLptPCI173SocbMY2dh26?si=AjFgAn9gS5SpfP6Fl0q83A&pi=VT85pIYFSlmug&nd=1&dlsi=0343beb44c284cc7 🎙 About the GuestKara Tremel is a Broadway-trained performer, certified personal trainer, and founder of Tremfit by Kara Tremel, an inclusive fitness brand designed to help all bodies feel strong, capable, and confident. While she specializes in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, Kara’s approach to training is welcoming, adaptable, and accessible to people at every stage of life. With a background spanning Broadway (Jersey Boys), national tours, and international performance, she brings a unique blend of athleticism, artistry, and compassion to her work. She is also the creator of Dough More Stress, a therapeutic dough designed to support stress relief and nervous system regulation. Kara’s philosophy centers on sustainable strength, joyful movement, and redefining fitness as a practice that supports both the body and the nervous system.🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersTremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryWhen music isn’t your life, but food drives everything, how do you create a set of songs that mean something to you? In this episode, food influencer and film producer Jeremy Jacobowitz shares his funeral playlist (light on the funeral, heavy on the playlist). We talk about controversial music artists, middle school memories, angsty teenage boyhood, and some live music experiences that have shaped Jeremy’s life. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Coloratura” by Coldplay“Daylight” by Coldplay“I’ll be Missing You” by Diddy, 112, and Faith Evans “Coldest Winter” by Kanye West“Unwell” by Matchbox Twenty“All Night Days” by Rob Thomas“Bodies” by Drowning Pool“99 Problems” by Jay-Z and Linkin Park (Note: From Collision Course not Hybrid Theory like we said on the episode)“Hard Knock Life” by by Jay-Z“I. The Worst Guys” by Childish Gambino“Heartbeat” by Childish Gambino“Nookie” by Limp Bizkit“Over My Dead Body” by DrakeYou can listen to Jeremy’s’s playlist on Spotify here:   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yGv6sqjfdYTMisTsdOawQ?si=GKSid_7aQB2giwTXAw-3dw&pi=8KtcbNDgSAK5j&nd=1&dlsi=8eac500876b94158 The Grey Album by DJ Danger Mouse that Jeremy mentioned can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez_C1ECS0bk 🎙 About the GuestJeremy Jacobowitz brings along his over 1 million followers on his food adventures all over the world. Whether that’s finding that hidden gem in NYC, the best omakase in Japan, or creating a fun recipe in his home kitchen studio, his audience is obsessed with all parts of his life. And there is good reason for that trust and admiration. That only has he had an online presence for nearly a decade, but he has worked in food TV as an assistant for Bobby Flay and as a producer for years, before moving fulltime to online content. Along with his daily videos on his own channels, he hosted and appeared on programs for Food Network, MSG Networks, Thrillist, Pix11 Morning News, Seamless, Disney World, the Yankees, and more! So whether it’s Food, Travel, Fitness, Cooking, Lifestyle, Cameras, Tech, and more, Jeremy has something to say and his audience is there to listen. *Host Dinah likes to describe Jeremy as a modern-day, Millennial Anthony Bourdain.  🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersTremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryHost Dinah takes stock of season 1 of the pod and attempts to curate her own playlist with just 30, or maybe 40, songs. Themes of dance, family, and of course the 1990s makes this an especially fun one. 💿 Songs Mentioned“End of Beginning” by Djo“Whenever, Wherever” by Shakira“Brown Eyed Girl” by Van MorrisonFairuz songs“Dancing Queen” by ABBA“Dancing in the Moonlight” by King Harvest (also Toploader version mentioned)“Moon River” by Henry Mancini“See Her Out (That’s Just Life)” by Francis and The Lights“May I Have This Dance” by Francis and The Lights featuring Chance the Rapper“A Sorta Fairytale” by Tori Amos“What Was I Made For” by Billie Eilish“Strike It Up” by Black Box“Youth” by Daughter“Hands” by Jewel“I Know The End” by Phoebe Bridgers“This Bitter Earth (On The Nature Of Daylight)” by Max Richter and Clyde Otis and Dinah Washington“Spiegel am Spiegel” by Arvo Part“How It Ends” by Devotchka“Never Let Me Go” by Florence and The MachineYou can listen to the Play This At My Funeral x The 40 Portal Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7GdLxIDRIbhdfL4D0kmRno?si=n39QhKHpQYGfg6aZjtcdrQ   🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, host Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummarySurprise! I hope you enjoy this special bonus episode of host Dinah Susan Alobeid chatting about the music and ideal funeral playlist offerings in two of her favorite holiday movies – Love Actually and The Holiday. From Aretha Franklin and The Beatles to the constantly-mentioned-on-this-show Frou Frou, let’s dig into a festive examination of music that would feel right at a funeral from these two treasured holiday films. Note: Mentioned in the show is the late, great singer Lynden David Hall who appeared in the wedding surprise band scene at the beginning of Love Actually. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Christmas Is All Around” by Billy Mack“All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles“Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell“God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys“Bye Bye Baby” by The Bay City Rollers“Here With Me” by Dido“Mr. Brightside” by The Killers“Let Go” by Frou Frou“Just For Now” by Imogen Heap“You Send Me” by Aretha FranklinYou can listen to the Love Actually and The Holiday playlists on Spotify here: Love Actually: https://open.spotify.com/album/19RPbTaPIFbnAgjsjrmd6LThe Holiday: https://open.spotify.com/album/1wJZSN3VrWTR8OcFJ4lp9I🙏🏽Thank You to Our SupportersTremFit: Discover Tremfit by Kara Tremel, a boutique online training experience designed to help every body feel strong, confident, and cared for. Second Home First: What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and alake view? That’s the question behind the hit podcast, Second Home First, which explores an untraditional approach to homeownership and wealth-building. If you thought owning any home, let alone a ‘second’ home was out of reach, this is the show for you. 🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)You can follow the show on Instagram at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast and TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod and Dinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the  “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. 

💿 Songs Mentioned“Summer, Highland Falls” by Billy Joel “One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)” by Bette Midler“Closing Time” by Semisonic “Copperline” by James Taylor“Times Of Your Life” by Paul Anka“All I Want Is You” by U2“Remember Me” by Gael Garcia Bernal“The Freshman” by The Verve Pipe“In My Life” by The Beatles“It’s Such A Good Feeling” by Fred Rogers“Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer WarnesJohn's Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/537pwvfn🎙 About the GuestWith over 30 years of experience in human resources, John remains deeply passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to achieve success. As a sought-after keynote speaker at both U.S. and international conferences, John delivers impactful insights on leadership, collaboration and innovation, employee success, organizational design and development, and diversity and inclusion. John’s expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and SHRM Publications, and he is a regular contributor to the Humareso Blog, where he shares thought leadership on HR trends and strategies. Additionally, he co-hosts the wildly popular LinkedIn Live webcast, “But First Coffee,” where he engages audiences with dynamic discussions on workplace culture and leadership.Currently, John serves as the President of Humareso, a global human resource consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations align their people strategies with business goals. Beyond his professional accomplishments, John is proud to be the husband of one awesome wife and the father of three amazing young adults.🙏🏽Thank You to Our SupportersMajor shoutout to our show’s supporters:TremFit: Discover Tremfit by Kara Tremel, a boutique online training experience designed to help every body feel strong, confident, and cared for. Second Home First: What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and alake view? That’s the question behind the hit podcast, Second Home First, which explores an untraditional approach to homeownership and wealth-building. If you thought owning any home, let alone a ‘second’ home was out of reach, this is the show for you. 🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. Host Dinah and the guest talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)You can follow the show on Instagram at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast and TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod and Dinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the  “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. 

💐 Episode SummaryA singer, pianist, guitarist, all around lover of all things musical, Laura Noelle bestows upon us nearly two dozen amazing music recommendations in the episode (to say nothing of her three amazing playlists she’s also sharing). When it comes to creating the mood and tone for a funeral playlist, no one has thought as long and as hard about this as Laura has. We’ll talk emo screamo memories, how certain songs encapsulate a decade perfectly, and we’ll hear the full gamut of artists and genres from Barbra Streisand to The Beatles, from Death Cab For Cutie to Jimmy Eat World. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Do You Miss Me” by Jocelyn Enriquez“I’d Do It All Again” by Corinne Bailey RaeSongs from the Broadway Musical “Maybe Happy Ending”“Bittersweet” by Lianne La Havas“Courage” by Lianne La Havas“Echo” by Incubus “Your Hands in Mine” by Explosions in the Sky“Transatlanticism” by Death Can for Cutie “The Way We Were” by Barbra Streisand“Yesterday” by The Beatles “Let Go” by Frou Frou“Broke down - Parts 1 and 2” by The California Honeydrops “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper (not on Laura’s list but mentioned)“Cross Out The Eyes” by Thursday “Sweetness” by Jimmy Eat World“Everything” by Mary J. Blige“Everything to Nothing” by Manchester Orchestra“Surprise Yourself” by Jack Garratt“Angel Standing By” by Jewel  “Hands” by JewelLaura's Funeral Playlist:Laura’s Funeral Wildcard playlist Laura’s What’s The Prettiest Song You’ve Ever Heard? Playlist 🎙 About the GuestLaura Noelle is a multidisciplinary artist and musician based in Asbury Park, NJ. Outside of her day job as a marketer in tech, she loves discovering new music, going to shows, debating “shows” vs “concerts”, and exploring new places with her husband and their dog. She agonized writing this bio, too. Follow her on IG @lauran0elle🙏🏽Thank You to Our SupportersTremFit: Discover Tremfit by Kara Tremel, a boutique online training experience designed to help every body feel strong, confident, and cared for. Second Home First: What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and alake view? That’s the question behind the hit podcast, Second Home First, which explores an untraditional approach to homeownership and wealth-building. If you thought owning any home, let alone a ‘second’ home was out of reach, this is the show for you. 🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. Host Dinah and the guest talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)Follow the show: Instagram @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod Dinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTubeStay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. 

💐 Episode SummaryA departure from previous episodes, this week’s guest Nicki Izakson doles out plenty of musical theory lessons and gets into the reality of how to contend with the grief of losing one of the most important people in your lives and how to honor them with grace and integrity. Concert violinist and behavior analyst and special education teacher Nicki is a New Yorker with so much know-how. On violin, on Beethoven and Mozart, but also on what it means to be an authentic human who is true to themselves (especially when that human is a “basic classical b****”. This episode dives into how classical music tells a story that still resonates centuries later, which is no small feat. These are the real funeral classics that you won’t want to miss learning about and hearing.  💿 Songs MentionedBeethoven’s Symphony 7 in A Major, Op. 92 in AllegrettoMozart’s Requiem in D Minor“Dancing Barefoot” by Patti Smith“In The Aeroplane Over The Sea” by Neutral Milk Hotel“We Belong” by Pat Benatar“I Love Rock and Roll” by Joan JettYou can listen to Nicki’s’s playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZmHeGUs54Eotc3Q0DxxKS🎙 About the GuestNicki Izakson is a board certified behavior analyst and special educator, as well as a violinist with the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter. 🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)You can follow the show on Instagram at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast and TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod and Dinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryTwo comms queens wax nostalgic about their dance team roots and mutual TypeA tendencies. Our seventh guest Katie Cline (award-winning publicist, podcast host, and short-term rental expert) brings realness, and reveals why we have to bring humor and levity into even the darkest moments. Will you get plenty of music recommendations and hear songs you haven’t thought about in maybe twenty years? Absolutely. But you’ll also walk away with a new respect for facing the sad, scary moments with honesty. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Cherry On Top” by Jake Owen “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne “Unsteady – Justin Caruso Remix” by X Ambassadors, Justin Caruso“Dancing On Glass” by St. Lucia“Hands Down” by Dashboard Confessional“Helena” by My Chemical Romance“B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)” by OutKast“The Real” by Busty and the Bass“Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” by Billy JoelYou can listen to Katie’s playlist on Spotify.🎙 About the GuestKatie Cline is an award-winning publicist, hospitality veteran and short-term rental expert. She’s the host of two podcasts—Second Home First and Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality—and the creator of the free weekly newsletter at BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com, where she helps readers turn their dream of owning a vacation home into a practical wealth-building strategy. Katie led global communications for iconic hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, & W Hotels in both New York and London. Today, she brings those five-star insights to her own short-term rentals in upstate NY: Trout Landing (near Lake George), Gallant Fox (in Saratoga Springs), & The Lazy Oar (on Seneca Lake). An obsessive traveler and dual citizen of the U.S. and Ireland, Katie can typically be found trying a new restaurant in Astoria (NYC) with her husband; schooling her British-born toddler on the magnificence of NY bagels; or researching her next investment property while snuggling her newborn son.🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)Follow the show: Instagram @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod Dinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesWatch all episodes on YouTube.Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryIn this episode host Dinah Alobeid delves into one of her most existential conversations yet. This episode’s guest is author, speaker, Punk Rock HR podcast host, and all around bad ass Laurie Ruettimann. Her playlist is short but powerful, reflecting a genre, a milestone, or a belief system for Laurie. And this guest’s unconventional approach to life, and death, will make you sit up, stop, think, smile, and reflect upon the way you live your own life. Waxing poetic (and nostalgic) about Nine Inch Nails, The Killers, John Cougar Mellencamp, and more. This one’s full of life lessons you won’t want to miss. 💿 Laurie’s Playlist“More Than This” by Roxy Music “Head Like a Hole” by Nine Inch Nails“The Other Side of Summer” by Elvis Costello “Atomic” by Blondie“Life on a Chain” by Pete Yorn“I Summon You” by Spoon“Cough Syrup” by Young the Giant“Human” by The Killers “Hurts So Good” by John Cougar Mellencamp“I Say a Little Prayer” by Aretha Franklin (Burt Bacharach original)🎙 About the GuestLaurie Ruettimann is a former human resources leader turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. She has one of the most popular leadership training courses on LinkedIn Learning, and CNN recognized her as one of the top five career advisors in the United States. Her work has been featured on NPR, the New Yorker, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, and Vox. She frequently delivers keynote speeches at business and management events around the world and hosts the popular podcast Punk Rock HR. When she’s not up in the air, she lives with her husband and cats in Raleigh, North Carolina.🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)You can follow the show on Instagram at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast and TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod and Dinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryIn this episode host Dinah Alobeid talks to her confidante and friend of over 20 years, Elyse Merlo, one of the hosts of Genre’d podcast. With a chronological breakdown of her favorite music that she wants played at her funeral, this episode features a walk through some of the best music you may have never heard of. This convo highlights fun and surprising b-sides from No Doubt, Billy Joel, Hanson, and more,  and Elyse’s love of lyrically dense, powerhouse singers. You can expect to walk away with some strong opinions and an inside look into the glam open casket dreams of this fabulous, theme-loving, craft queen herself, Elyse. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles“Like A Prayer” by Madonna“Mine” by Taylor Swift“Misery Business” by Paramore“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” by Taylor Swift“I Lost A Friend” by FINNEAS“Golden” from KPOP Demon Hunters“Black Sheep” by Metric “Burn” from The Hamilton Soundtrack (sung by Phillipa Soo)“Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga“Me and Mia” by Ted Leo and The Pharmacists“Sunday Morning” by No Doubt“Portions For Foxes” by Rilo Kiley“Yearbook” by Hanson“Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eilish“Man From Milwaukee” by Hanson“Mr. Brightside” by The KillersYou can listen to Elyse’s playlist on Spotify.🎙 About the GuestElyse Merlo is a recovered English major, sometimes professor, and keeper of a million hobbies. She’s also the host of Genre’d, a book podcast she co-hosts with her sister where they love to read, rant, and recommend.🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)You can follow the show on Instagram at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast and TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod and Dinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode Summary In this episode of “Play This At My Funeral,” host Dinah sits down with her dear friend and writing comrade, author Nicolas DiDomizio. Get ready for some surprising sidetracks (squeals in excitement!), a defense of all things Mariah Carey, and a deep discussion on the rich storytelling roots of country music. And maybe one or two diatribes on the meaning of life and how death can upend our daily living. Nic’s tight playlist of a mere 31 songs holds meaning and wishes for a long life well lived, and a life full of love and laughter. You’ll discover songs from artists you might’ve heard of (but our host hadn’t) like Lauren Alaina and Janine. Get ready to get super existential in this episode. 💿 Songs Mentioned “Sober” by Little Big Town“Getting Good” by Lauren Alaina“Where Rainbows Never Die” by The Steeldrivers“Nonstop” from The Hamilton Soundtrack“Close My Eyes” by Mariah Carey“The Roof” by Mariah Carey“Wildflowers” by Tom Petty“I Don’t Want To Wait” by Paula Cole “Friends” by Janine“Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica“Let It Flow” by Toni Braxton (from the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack):You can listen to Nic’s playlist on Spotify. 🎙 About the Guest Nicolas DiDomizio is the author of the forthcoming novel A Murder Most Camp (out May 2026), Nearlywed, The Gay Best Friend, and Burn It All Down, which was praised as “unforgettable” by James Patterson. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Connecticut State University and a master’s degree from NYU. He lives in upstate New York with his partner, Graig, and their smooshy bulldog, Rocco. 🌹 About Play This At My Funeral Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay Connected Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)You can follow the show on Instagram and TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast and Dinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the Host Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryIn this episode host Dinah Alobeid talks to Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer of Workweek, about her meticulously curated funeral playlist. Hebba shares how the first 10 songs capture “the essence of me,” tracks 11-45 are her beloved “let’s party” songs, and the final set offers a “peace out moment,” where the songs collectively bid an official goodbye to her friends and loved ones. Put on your best lavender accessories, let your curly hair down, and get ready to discover your next favorite artist (Maggie Rogers, anyone!) and rediscover some sexy and soulful R&B hits.💿 Songs Mentioned“I See Fire” by Ed Sheeran“Put It All On Me” by Ed Sheeran“Walking Away” by Haim“Gone Now” by The Bleachers“Too Much” by Carly Rae Jepsen“Don’t Take It Personal” by Monica“Show Me Love” by Robyn“Love Me Down” by INOJ“Want You Back” by Haim“Falling Water” by Maggie Rogers“Alaska” by Maggie Rogers“Very Few Friends” by Saint Levant“It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” by Celine DionYou can listen to Hebba’s playlist on Spotify.You can watch the famous Maggie Rogers NYU Pharrell video here.Maggie Rogers “Falling Water” music video 🎙 About the GuestHebba Youssef is the Chief People Officer at Workweek and founder and creator of “I Hate it Here.” Her weekly newsletter has over 170,000 engaged readers and focuses on how HR/People teams can build great work cultures. Hebba has led a global learning and development team, ran talent management teams, and was most recently the Head of People at a fintech startup. She’s built People Ops teams from the ground up and scaled companies to double their size. Hebba has worked across several industries like tech, fintech, and media and was most recently at Axios and Lithic. In her free time, you can find her reading sci-fiction or fantasy novels and playing board games with her family.🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)Follow us! Instagram at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodDinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryIn this episode, Dinah Alobeid gets deep and dark with her first guest, Adam Posner, about the deeply personal playlist he curated. They explore the emotional significance of tracks from artists like Dave Matthews Band and Pink Floyd, discussing how these songs have been the soundtrack to Adam’s life and the memories they evoke. From fight songs to the lyrics dedicated to his loved ones, get ready to dig into live music memories, battling the toughest moments of our lives, and celebrating every day with music like it might be your last. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Hey Now” by London Grammar “1979” by The Smashing Pumpkins “Crush” by Dave Matthews Band “Desert Rose” by Sting“Loves Me Like a Rock” by Paul Simon“Thank You” by Led Zeppelin“Stubborn Love” by The Lumineers“Give It Time” by Goose“Frozen” by Madonna “I Will Follow You” by Death Cab For Cutie“Backwards Down The Number Line” by Phish“Lullaby” by Billy Joel“Enjoy The Silence” by Depeche Mode“Carnival” by Natalie Merchant“Kids” by MGMT“Young Folks” by Peter Bjorn and John“I Need My Girl” by The National“Crawling Back To You” by Tom Petty“On Hold” by The XX “Hold Me Now” by Thompson Twins“I Feel Love” by Donna Summer“Shine On” by Pink Floyd“Don’t You Forget About Me” by Simple MindsYou can listen to Adam’s playlist on Spotify.At 17:54 Dinah mentions the Dave Matthews Band “Crash” but means “Satellite”At 18:42 Adam means 1997-2001🎙 About the GuestAdam Posner is the Founder and Managing Director at NHP Talent Group - a boutique NY-based staffing firm, specializing in talent acquisition for Senior-level roles within: Digital Marketing, Media, Product and Content Creation at Start-ups, Creative Agencies and Brands. He also hosts ThePOZcast showcasing experts to help you harness your inner tenacity to drive your life and career forward. 🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)Follow us! Instagram at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodDinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryThe short and sweet teaser episode of “Play This At My Funeral” introduces the entire concept and origin story for why host Dinah decided to start this podcast endeavor. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry possibly, you’ll discover a couple of new songs. And you’ll get a taste of what to expect this season. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Bitch” by Meredith Brooks: The quintessential 90s, girl rock. We contain multitudes, deal with it. “Adore” Amy Shark: A gift from the Schitt’s Creek musical selection pros. Thank you Amy Shark for this beautiful song. “Tell Me” by Johnny Jewel featuring Saoirse Ronan: This lullaby for the soul will be your new fave. Just you wait. “O Children” by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds: Bring the tissues and the centuries and eons of grownup guilt we feel for the messy world we leave behind for the innocent ones. The children. This song always makes me question where the line between childhood innocence and adulting ennui ends. You can listen to Dinah’s playlist on Spotify.🎙 About the Guest (and in this instance The Host)Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. 🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)Follow us! Instagram at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodDinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, RepeatI hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).