The author Michael Malice has a running gag: whenever a celebrity dies he posts a meme that says RIP but is a photo of a similar looking but a very different (and very alive) celebrity. It’s partly a commentary on how easily fake news spreads but it’s also an ironic dismissal of all that person has accomplished. It says: You’re dead now and we’re already for ... Show More
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Kyle Carpenter on Courage, Survival, and What Comes After
The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the United States, given for extraordinary courage in the face of danger. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living recipient, to talk about what that kind of courage really looks like and what com ... Show More
38m 37s
Apr 2024
Eckhart Tolle Special: Finding Death Before Death Finds You
Original Air Date: May 21, 2021Eckhart Tolle delves into a topic that is taboo for many of us…and that is the subject of Death. In the Western world, Eckhart says denial and the fear of death has prevailed for centuries. However, due to the pandemic, collectively we’ve been force ... Show More
47m 4s
Aug 2019
Planning for Death and Why It Matters
When death is approaching, you don’t have to welcome it, but you also don’t have to fight it. Learn how planning for your own (or a loved one’s) death doesn’t have to be an existential crisis, but can instead provide a degree of safety and comfort. Listen in as Dr. John Grohol ex ... Show More
24m 56s
Dec 2021
#123: The Murdaugh Family Murders
<p>They say family secrets are like vampires - they never really die.</p><p>The Murdaugh family knows this better than anyone. For generations, they were one of the most powerful, wealthiest, families in South Carolina.</p><p>But when those around them start mysteriously dying… a ... Show More
1h 17m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. ... Show More
