Mortified Conversations

Joseph Thomas talks with comics, writers, and funeral professionals about the close but tricky relationship between humor and death. Subscribe to the Substack at http://mortified.substack.com.

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6. Mike Sacks: The Dog Agrees

Joseph Thomas talks with writer, Mike Sacks, about the South, decency in comedy, remembering you're a person, and more. See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com .

Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 6

5. Geoff Calkins: Memphis! Memphis! Memphis!

Joseph Thomas talks with sports journalist and radio host, Geoff Calkins, about living in Memphis, finding your voice as a writer, losing a parent, and more. See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com .

Aug 20, 2021•42 min•Ep. 5

4. Dominick Astorino: The Weird Kid

Joseph Thomas talks with reconstructive embalming expert, Dominick Astorino, about mortuary college, the newest generation of embalmers, carrying a pocket watch in elementary school, and more. See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com .

Jul 08, 2021•43 min•Ep. 4

3. Kurt Braunohler: Good Day for a Death Podcast

Hear Joseph's conversation with comedian, writer, and actor, Kurt Braunohler, about obsessive attention to detail, thoughts on eternal life, and giving audiences permission to laugh, and that's just the start! See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com !

Jun 25, 2021•29 min•Ep. 3

2. Scott Dikkers: Hellhounds and Graham Chapman

Take a listen to my conversation with Onion founding editor, Scott Dikkers, where we discuss Graham Chapman’s memorial service, death as the ultimate straight man, and more! See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com !

Jun 10, 2021•42 min•Ep. 2

1. Rebekah Iliff: Organizing the Casseroles

Listen in on a conversation with Nashville-based humor writer and author, Rebekah Iliff where we discuss church funeral guilds, funeral food, and humor and healing. See all your listening options at mortifiedconversations.com !

May 25, 2021•38 min•Ep. 1

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