DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio —

A Different Kind of Grief Podcast

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DEAD Talks is where we talk about the one thing we all experience but rarely discuss openly: death. Hosted by David Ferrugio, the show brings raw, honest, and often surprisingly uplifting conversations about grief, loss, healing, and the afterlife. Every guest shares a story that challenges the “don’t talk about death” taboo and reminds us that grief is deeply human — and deeply shared.

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After losing his father on 9/11 at age 12, David learned firsthand the importance of conversation, connection, and storytelling. What began as a personal quest to understand grief has grown into a platform helping others navigate their own.

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DEAD Talks isn’t just a grief podcast; it’s a conversation about living fully by facing what we fear most.

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The show features guests from all walks of life — experts, celebrities, everyday people, and those with extraordinary stories including people like Tony Hawk, Gary Sinise, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ricki Lake, Kat Timpf, Ari Shaffir, David Kessler and much more.

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Our Mission

 

DEAD Talks exists to:

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• Normalize conversations about death and grief

• Offer community, support, and resources for anyone grieving

• Provide comfort through storytelling

• Reduce the stigma around death and emotional pain

• Help people who haven’t yet experienced loss understand it when they do

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Whether you’re grieving, curious, or simply human, this is a space for you. We talk, we laugh, we cry, and we learn — together.