Comedian Brian Rabadeau came over and we talked about his close relationship growing up with his father, the falling-out they had during the pandemic, the bitterness that followed when he passed away from Covid, feeling sympathy for victims of propaganda, remembering his father’s legacy of helping others though his work with A.A, and learning to le…

Comedian Katherine Gorham told me about the sudden loss of father in 2023, when her college friend lost his battle with cancer, the spiritual self-gaslighting that came after the losses, how the same insurance company that screwed her dad over is now her current employer’s third party healthcare provider, and I talk about the surprisingly large amo…

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Comedian Delia Kemph came over and told me about the life and memory of her father Dean, the friends who showed up to support in the aftermath, singing at his funeral, and doing stand up for the first time ever on his birthday five years after he passed. FOLLOW DELIA KEMPH: instagram.com/delia.kemph FOLLOW MICAH WALSH: instagram.com/micah_walsh FOL…

Comedian Alex Pischera came over and told me about his father’s life as an NYPD captain and 9/11 first responder, the stage 3 melanoma that was likely accelerated from that event, when his death was announced to Alex’s entire school, and why his father didn’t fit the stereotypes that some people might have about police officers. FOLLOW ALEX PISCHER…

Comedian/actor Chris Lamberth (Comedy Cellar) came on the podcast and we talked about our fathers, his parents getting to see him make it to Broadway, purchasing an urn on Amazon, and how fortunate it is to have a great dad. FOLLOW CHRIS LAMBERTH: instagram.com/chrislamberth GO TO CHRIS' SPECIAL RECORDING: www.caveat.nyc/events/an-evening-with-chri…

Comedian Paige Smith-Hogan joined me to talk about the life and memory of her mother, the intersection of grief and humor, and Dead Parents Society, her stand-up showcase of comedians who’ve lost a parent. FOLLOW PAIGE SMITH-HOGAN: Instagram.com/paigemode FOLLOW DEAD PARENTS SOCIETY: Instagram.com/deadparentssocietyshow FOLLOW THE PODCAST: instagra…

Comedian/TV writer Ellory Smith came on the podcast and we talked about when she lost her grandfather, her friend took his own life, and her father died all in the span of a year, finding humor in grief, and how beautiful it is to live a life where you get to miss people. FOLLOW ELLORY SMITH: Instagram.com/ellory_smith READ “IF YOUR PARENTS AREN’T …

Comedian Carrie Ross came over and told me about the memory of her late aunt, living on the spectrum, the repercussions (and revelations) from telling jokes about deceased relatives, comedian friends we’ve lost, and more. FOLLOW CARRIE ROSS: instagram.com/chargoond FOLLOW THE PODCAST: instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcast FOLLOW MICAH WALSH: in…

The FIFTIETH EPISODE! Comedian Savannah DesOrmeaux sat down with me and we talked about our dads, the ways their respective deaths shaped our lives, the buffoonery of funerals, and other things that we’ve learned from our grief. FOLLOW SAVANNAH: www.savannahdesormeaux.com instagram.com/savannahdeso FOLLOW THE SHOW: instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththi…

Comedian Ross Parsons came over and we talked about his brother's life, addiction, untimely death, failures of the healthcare system, navigating different levels of acceptance, and gratitude for the friends who showed support after the loss. FOLLOW ROSS PARSONS: instagram.com/therossparsons FOLLOW THE PODCAST: instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodc…

Comedian Will Purpura came on the podcast and told me about his father’s sudden death when he was a teenager, how their close relationship might have changed had he lived, how therapy has helped him realize pain caused by rejection of his sexuality, and what it’s like not being able to make amends with people when they’re not here anymore. FOLLOW W…

Comedian/writer Clark Jones (Comedy Central, Laugh Factory) came on the podcast and told me (host Micah Walsh) about losing his mother, stepmother, and brother in the span of 9 months in 2020, the benefits and limits of therapy, and the life and legacy of the late great comedian Kenny DeForest. FOLLOW CLARK JONES: www.theeclarkjones.com Instagram.c…

Amber Flannery Field came over and told me about the people she lost last year, community organizing, the three ways that trans people die, toxicity in comedy and other scenes, and why “how did they live” is a better question than how did they die. FOLLOW AMBER: www.tiktok.com/@americascomic www.instagram.com/americascomic www.youtube.com/@Americas…

Comedian Brandon Collins (Drunk Black History) came on the podcast and told me about the huge impact of his grandma, his complicated relationship with his mother, finding humor after loss, and keeping the memory of your people alive. FOLLOW BRANDON: www.frodoblackins.com www.drunkblackhistory.com instagram.com/frodo_blackins FOLLOW THE PODCAST, HOS…

I had a great time talking with comedian Yemi Afolabi about grief, divorce, the life and death of his first generation immigrant father, doing stand up in Sweden, what Nigerian funerals are like, and Ashes: the show about loss that he recently wrote and performed (New York Comedy Festival).By Micah Walsh

I had a great time talking with former UN war crimes lawyer turned stand up comedian and fellow Dead Dad Club member Jess Salomon (The Tonight Show) about different kinds of grief and the relationship between humor and loss. Give it a listen. FOLLOW JESS: www.jesssalomon.com www.instagram.com/jess_salomon WATCH THE SPECIAL: Jess Salomon "Sad Witch"…

I really enjoyed talking with Emmy-award-nominated comedy writer Alison Zeidman (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Adam Ruins Everything, Archer) about losing both of her parents to different difficult diseases, end-of-life stuff, and “Ready To Die?”, the show that she wrote about these and other experiences.…

Comedian Jim Search sat down with me (host Micah Walsh) and told me what it was like to lose his sister and his mother within 3 months in 2022, how death can change people's mentality, and learning to live with grief. a couple other things too. Follow Jim Search: www.jimsearchcomedy.com linktr.ee/jimsearchcomedy Jim's Medium Article: https://humanp…

Host Micah Walsh and comedian Molly Zalman talk about grief and loss, cremation procedural speculation, and how much we miss our dads. FOLLOW: Molly Zalman: Instagram.com/Molly_Zalman Micah Walsh: Instagram.com/micah_walsh I’ll Grieve You With This: Instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcast LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE AND RATE 5 STARS AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS …

Comedian Andrea Allen and I talk about her complicated relationship with her father, his chronic illness, what it’s like drawing boundaries with a narcissistic parent, saying a final goodbye via Zoom, and living without guilt. Follow Andrea Allen: Instagram.com/andreacomedy69 Follow Micah Walsh: Instagram.com/micah_walsh watch Bill Hicks “It’s Just…

Comedian/musician CW Headley and I talk about our relationships with our fathers, his dad’s second family, dead dad club membership, letting go of guilt and anger, and I retell the story of the first time I laughed after my dad died. FOLLOW: The podcast: Instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcast Micah Walsh: Instagram.com/micah_walsh C.W. Headley: …

Comedian Sean Zorn came on the podcast and we talked about his mom's sudden passing in 2022, trying to find humor after tragedy, the speeches made at funerals, and what I personally get out of hosting this podcast over the past two years. A couple other things too. Like, subscribe, review. Follow Sean Zorn: instagram.com/sean_zorn Follow Micah Wals…

Comedian Ashton Womack (The Daily Show) came on the podcast and told me about his dad’s life and comedy career, his passing last year, what it’s like to fund/organize a funeral, and how hard it is to express enough gratitude for the people who showed up when you were at your lowest. instagram.com/ashtonwomack instagram.com/micah_walsh instagram.com…

Comedian Freddy G came on the podcast and told me what it was like being raised by a person dealing with mental illness, the show he was writing about it before they passed, and why you don't need to be good to deserve love. Follow on social media: @orangefreddyg @illgrieveyouwiththispodcast @micah_walsh like, subscribe, rate, review. please and th…

Comedian/musician/author Dave Hill came on the podcast and we talked about what it's like to have a dead parent, the loss of his friend David Rakoff, when people are needlessly delicate discussing death, and a couple other things too. Follow Dave Hill: www.davehillonline.com instagram.com/mrdavehill the book is called The Awesome Game: One Man's In…

Comedian Petey DeAbreu (Comedy Central) tells host Micah Walsh about grief, his criminal life before stand up, his dad's death, his mom's health, therapy, and the comedy material he's written about all these things. Follow Petey @ instagram.com/pdeezjokes Follow Micah @ instagram.com/micah_walsh Follow the podcast @ instagram.com/illgrieveyouwithth…

First episode of 2024: Micah Walsh and comedian Justin Thompson talk dead dads, alcoholism, end-of-life affairs and other hilarious topics. Like and subscribe.By Micah Walsh

Comedian Derek Humphrey came on the podcast and we discussed the life, tragic death, and enormous impact of the late comedian Kenny Deforest. We also talked about Derek’s father’s death, the emotional and economic elements of human burial, and why it’s important to give your people their flowers while they’re still here. Watch Kenny’s comedy here: …

Host Micah Walsh and comedian Liz Glazer talk about leaving a career as a law professor to become a comedian, the stillbirth of her and her wife’s first daughter Leo Pearl, the comedy show she wrote about it, the death of her father Leon, and finding the humor in the wake of tragedy.By Micah Walsh

Author Kelly Carlin sat down with me to share what it was like growing up as an only child with comedy legend George Carlin for a father and Brenda Carlin for a mother. We talked about life in the Carlin household, the illnesses that lead to her parents' deaths, growing up in the shadow of George and learning to step into his light, and the show an…

Micah Walsh and comedian Keenan Steiner talk about stage 4 cancer, how life changes after losing a parent, and why stand up is better than improv. for the love of god like and subscribe instagram.com/keenanstandup instagram.com/micah_walsh instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcastBy Micah Walsh

Host Micah Walsh has fellow comedian/podcaster Jordon Ferber on the show to discuss Jordon's own grief podcast (Where's The Grief?), what life has been like after losing his only sibling 21 years ago, and why everybody should be talking about grief. Please like, subscribe, rate, and review! This is all I have. instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodc…

Comedian Annie Russell tells host Micah Walsh about what life is like after both of your parents are gone, the things you need to do when someone dies, wakes on election night, and being an orphan named Annie.By Micah Walsh

Comedian/actor Jeffrey Emerson talks with Micah Walsh about both of his parents' deaths, the freedom of becoming an orphan as an adult, and why you need to take care of yourself. instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcast instagram.com/janseljadams instagram.com/micah_walshBy Micah Walsh

Comedian Emily Walsh (Edinburgh Fringe) talks with host Micah Walsh about comedy, grief, contemplating parenthood 26 years after losing her own father, and Dad Girl, the show she wrote about it. follow: instagram.com/thefunnywalsh instagram.com/micah_walsh instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcastBy Micah Walsh

Micah Walsh has a conversation with comedian Lucas O’Neil (Comedy Central) about our dead parents, family dynamics, and the show he wrote about the changes and emotions that come with loss. Follow us: Instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcast Instagram.com/mr.lucasoneil Instagram.com/micah-walsh Lucas' show "Emotional Man" will be at Littlefield (B…

Comedian Adam Mitrani tells host Micah Walsh about losing his older brother as a teenager, their friendship with Mac Miller, becoming an only child at 16, and finding humor after tragedy.By Micah Walsh

Comedian Eve Ellen Bogen (Edinburgh Fringe) tells host Micah Walsh what it was like losing her mother at age 7, writing and performing her show Dead Mom Stuff decades later, and some of the things that happened in between.By Micah Walsh

Micah Walsh and comedian Lukas Arnold talk about their dead dads, comedy influences, and why it's okay to still be mad at people when they're gone.By Micah Walsh

Host Micah Walsh and comedian Alexander Payne discuss dead dads, why hospitals suck, finding the humor in tragedy, and Kareem Abdul-Jabar (briefly).By Micah Walsh

Micah Walsh sits down with comedian David Tveite (Last Comic Standing) to discuss the life and humor of the late great Raghav Mehta.By Micah Walsh

Host Micah Walsh and comedian Adam Gilbert (Just For Laughs) swap dead dad stories and memories in episode 17 of I'll Grieve You With This.By Micah Walsh

Micah Walsh sits down with comedian Nick Naney to talk about the comedy and memory of the late great Steve Whalen. Follow: Instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcast Instagram.com/nicknaney Instagram.com/Mr.jokes.fan.page instagram.com/micah_walsh Art Design by Alexis Leblanc Instagram.com/monsieur.ness…

Host Micah Walsh and internet comedy creator Talia Lichtstein talk about grief, comedy, and navigating life after loss. Follow: instagram.com/talialichtstein Instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcast Instagram.com/micah_walshBy Micah Walsh

First episode of 2023. Host Micah Walsh has a conversation with Grammy award-winning comedy record producer Dan Schlissel about comedians we’ve lost, that time Dan died for 3 minutes, putting the pieces back together, and keeping the memory of friends alive. FOLLOW: https://twitter.com/StandUpRecords www.standuprecords.com instagram.com/standupreco…

Host Micah Walsh sits down with comedian Becca Robinson to discuss dead dad math, obituaries, punchlines, and Parkinson's disease. Follow: Instagram.com/beccarobs_ Instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcast runwalk.michaeljfox.orgBy Micah Walsh

Host Micah Walsh and guest Patrick Susmilch(Last Comic Standing) discuss Minneapolis comedians and friends we've lost, funeral soundtracks, and Pat's one-man show Texts From My Dead Friends. Follow us: Instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcastBy Micah Walsh

Micah Walsh sits down with comedian Zachary Kagan to discuss dead dad club membership, Jewish funeral protocol, and what happens when the NYPD seals the apartment of a deceased relative. Follow: Twitter.com/zakagan Instagram.com/illgrieveyouwiththispodcastBy Micah Walsh

Micah Walsh sits down with comedian Chris Calogero to discuss a good friend's untimely death, his own podcast about grief, and the healing powers of comedy.By Micah Walsh