Episodes 264
Avg. Duration 55m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (450)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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99%
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DEAD Talks w/ David Ferrugio engages with death a little differently. Each new guest shares their experience with death, grief and loss in a way that shatters the ”don’t talk about death” taboo. You could cry, but you may have some laughs along the way.

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Psychologist Explains Why Therapy Ignores the Soul (#265)

Jun 08, 2026 1h

Dr. Amy Robbins is a clinical psychologist who bridges the clinical world with the spiritual one — and what she's uncovering is hard to ignore. 60-70% of people say spirituality was a key part of…

Sean Collyns: Do Souls Choose Suffering? Mediumship, Past Lives & the Afterlife (#264)

Jun 01, 2026 1h 11m

Medium Sean Collyns returns to DEAD Talks to explore one of the hardest spiritual questions: do souls choose suffering before life? In this episode, we talk about mediumship, reincarnation, past…

Near-Death Experience, The Afterlife & Losing Fear Of Death with Elton Anderson Jr (#263)

May 25, 2026 1h 12m

Elton Anderson Jr. shares the terrifying story of nearly dying from malaria while traveling alone in Brazil — and the profound near-death experience that changed his understanding of life, death,…

Mark Normand Gets Brutally Honest About Death & Emotions (#262)

May 18, 2026 59m

Mark Normand joins DEAD Talks for one of his most honest and unexpected conversations yet. Known for his rapid-fire comedy and dark humor, Mark opens up about fatherhood, mortality, religion,…

Stanford Psychiatrist: "You're Not Living, You're Surviving" Dr. Paul Conti (#261)

May 11, 2026 1h 4m

Stanford-trained psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti joins Dead Talks to explain why most people aren't actually living — they're just surviving, driven by unhealed trauma they can't see. We unpack how…

40 Years Studying Near-Deaths — The Patterns Are Undeniable | John Burke (#260)

May 04, 2026 1h 16m

What happens after we die? After studying over 1,500 near-death experiences, today’s guest, John Burke, shares the patterns, real stories, and evidence that continue to challenge what we think we…

Rainn Wilson on Losing His Father (And What Death Revealed) (#259)

Apr 27, 2026 58m

Rainn Wilson on Death, Grief & What Comes After (#259) Rainn Wilson opens up about the loss of his father, the reality of grief, and what he believes happens after death. This conversation…

What Happens Right Before Death? A Hospice Doctor Explains | Dr. Kerr (#258)

Apr 20, 2026 51m

What actually happens right before we die? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Kerr — a physician, neurobiologist, and leading researcher in end-of-life care — shares what decades of research reveal…

She Died for 4.5 Minutes—Then Came Back Changed | Kimberely Meredith (#257)

Apr 13, 2026 1h 15m

Kimberly shares her near-death experience after being clinically dead for 4.5 minutes, what she saw, and how it changed her. **Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save…

How Do You Tell Your Kids Their Parent Died? | Adriana Sansam (#256)

Apr 06, 2026 1h 6m

After losing her husband to an accidental overdose, Adriana Sansam had to face the hardest question a parent can ask: How do you tell your kids the truth? **Build a website in minutes (no coding…

John Edward on Mediumship, Grief, and Connecting With Loved Ones After Death (#255)

Mar 30, 2026 1h 19m

In this episode of DEAD Talks, I sit down with world-renowned psychic medium John Edward for an honest conversation about grief, mediumship, and what it really means to stay connected to the people…

Danny Morel: Grief Is Forever If You Choose It (#254)

Mar 23, 2026 49m

Danny Morel shares a powerful and controversial perspective on grief, loss, and healing after the death of a loved one. After losing his mother, he experienced a spiritual awakening that challenged…

Michael Franzese on Death in the Mafia (#253)

Mar 16, 2026 54m

What do mobsters really believe about death?In this episode of DEAD Talks, former Colombo crime family captain Michael Franzese opens up about life inside the Mafia and the constant reality of…

How Do You Grieve Someone You Can't Remember? Simon Robert French (#252)

Mar 09, 2026 58m

How do you grieve someone you don’t even remember?Musician Simon Robert French lost his father when he was just two years old — too young to form real memories. Growing up, he was surrounded by…

From Losing My Father to Becoming One with Bryce Savoy (#251)

Mar 02, 2026 1h 15m

Bryce Savoy lost his father unexpectedly on New Year’s Day. Ten months later, he became a father himself.In this episode of DEAD Talks, we explore grief, masculinity, faith, and transformation. Bryce…

Detective Scott Naso: The Signs He Missed (#250)

Feb 23, 2026 1h 56m

Detective Scott Naso has spent nearly two decades solving complex cases. But the most devastating and confusing chapter of his life unfolded inside his own home.After his wife began experiencing…

Is There Life After Death? Psychic Medium Matt Fraser on Signs & Proof (#249)

Feb 16, 2026 1h 7m

Why would a loved one choose not to come through during a reading?In this conversation, psychic medium Matt Fraser explains how mediumship truly works, why spirits sometimes withhold information, and…

When “I Love You” Comes Too Late with Nacya Marreiro (#248)

Feb 09, 2026 1h 4m

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline.Comedian Nacya Marreiro talks about losing her father to cancer, how quickly everything changed, and what it feels like to grieve before you’ve even processed the…

Losing a sibling to addiction with Kalie Shorr (#247)

Feb 02, 2026 1h 8m

What happens when grief doesn’t wait — and the world is watching?In this deeply moving episode of DEAD Talks, artist Kalie Shorr shares the story of losing her sister to an overdose, filming a music…

What Grieving Children Actually Need — with Rich Schimel (#246)

Jan 26, 2026 53m

What does grief look like through the eyes of a child?In this episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio sits down with Rich Schimel, founder of A Little Hope Foundation, an organization created…

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