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Welcome to Don’t Be Caught Dead - a podcast encouraging open conversations about dying and the death of a loved one. I’m your host, Catherine Ashton - Founder of Critical Info - and I’m helping to bring your stories of death back to life. Because while you may not be ready to die, at least you can be prepared.
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This is the second podcast series from author King Everett Medlin. It's called Twin Paradox and it's based on a SciFi trilogy he wrote four years ago under the pseudonym Purple Hazel. When he set out to write Twin Paradox, King wanted to create a realistic and believable world less than one hundred years in the future. Rather than devising (or assuming) technologies that would be barely conceivable given known scientific principles, he tried taking current developmental theories and applying ...
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An Envelope for John St. John - Pat Novak, For Hire
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Original airdate: May 22, 1949 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Mortality and Mindfulness with Annie Whitlocke, , Buddhist Death Doula
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Annie Whitlocke is a death doula with a rich history of embracing life’s trials with an open heart. Annie shares her profound journey from a turbulent childhood through to her multiple personal tragedies, including loss of multiple husbands and struggles with miscarriages. These challenges have uniquely equipped her to assist others at the end of t…
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Original Airdate: May 15, 1949 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Jon and Blaine talk about the effects of taking employees for granted. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Funerals: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Insights from Jackie Slater
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Welcome to another episode of 'Don't Be Caught Dead' where we shine a light on the topic many of us shy away from – death. This week, we're joined by a special guest, Jackie Slater, an authorised marriage and funeral celebrant. Jackie's spent over 40 years working in the funeral industry, and her journey in this industry is as intriguing as it is i…
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Original Airdate: May 8, 1949 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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1.11: Survivors with episode writer Marc Scott Zicree!
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Jon and Blaine discuss Survivors, and are elated that episode writer Marc Scott Zicree was able to join them for the conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Bringing Life to Death: A candid conversation with end-of-life doula Helen Callanan.
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Do you crave captivating conversation about the things that REALLY matter? Then you can’t go past listening to a seasoned end of life doula with nearly 40 years of experience, like Helen Callanan. Helen is the founder and lead educator at Preparing the Way, an organisation that delivers holistic end-of-life and doula education across Australia and …
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Original airdate: May 1, 1949 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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TRIGGER WARNING: The film discussed this month continually refers to an off-screen suicide attempt and includes a successful off-screen suicide. As a result, suicide is something that is frequently mentioned in this conversation. If you are thinking of suicide, please talk to a professional first. In the US, call 988 or text "988" to 741741. In Can…
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Jon and Blaine discuss David Gerrold's first contribution to the series, as Franklin wrestles with an ethical dilemma and Blaine wrestles with a new microphone stand. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Funeral Poverty: A Rising Crisis Unveiled
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This episode focuses on the escalating issue of funeral poverty and debt. I speak with Kieran Worthington and Kevin Hartley, who discuss their mission to provide dignified funerals for those who might not be able to afford one. The conversation begins with a poignant question: where were Kieran and Kevin last year when our friend's children had to …
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Original airdate: April 23, 1949 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Jon and Blaine discuss a space Hitler with an immortality drug, while Kosh and a Vikker discuss, well, something. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Reclaiming Death Back Into Our Own Hands and Hearts With Deathwalker Zenith Virago
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In this episode, I speak with a pioneer in the death care industry, Zenith Virago. Zenith is the founder and executive officer of the Natural Death Care Centre Charity Australia. She is a death walker, a celebrant, and an educator. Zenith has been empowering people to have healthier, healing bereavement with few or no regrets for over 30 years. Our…
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Go Away Dixie Gillian (Pat Novak, For Hire)
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Original airdate: April 16, 1949 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Jon and Blaine read and respond to the feedback we have received. Thank you to all who contributed! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Death, Dollars, and Deceit: Unravelling a Family's Feud
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What happens when some family members see dollar signs in death? How do you navigate such a fraught situation? In this episode, we're discussing family ties, estates, and confronting death, a topic many avoid. I'm sharing a personal and painful story about Grace. After her mother Patricia's death, she discovered her sister had allegedly taken $350,…
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Shirt Mixup at the Laundry - Pat Novak, For Hire
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Original airdate: April 9, 1949 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Sorting Through Memories: Decluttering After Death with Arwen Dropmann
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In the episode of "Don't Be Caught Dead," I had the pleasure of interviewing Arwen Dropmann, a skilled professional organiser with a background in social work. Arwen is a certified social worker and has additional training in grief and loss, disability, chronic illness, hoarding disorder, motivational interviewing, neurodivergent affirming practice…
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Original airdate: April 2, 1949 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Trey and Blaine discuss a film about divorce, with tangents into Star Trek: The Motion Picture and others along the way. For the record, the made-for-TV detective spoof Trey was talking about but was unable to name is Murder Can Hurt You! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message…
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A Brother's Experience with Suicide and Parental Death with James Robinson
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Welcome to another episode of 'Don't Be Caught Dead'! This week, we delve into an incredibly raw and honest conversation with James Robinson. James courageously shares his personal experiences with loss, grief, and the impact of suicide on his family. In this episode, James opens up about the tragic loss of his older brother, Michael, to suicide wh…
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Original airdate: March 27, 1949 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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A reading of Mark Twain's "The War Prayer", which was one of the inspirations of the seventh episode of the first season of "Babylon 5" with which it shares a name. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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The Last Dance: Death During COVID Lockdowns with Susan Bollard
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Have you ever pondered the experience of facing the end of a loved one's life? In this episode, we share a touching story from Susan Bollard, who grappled with the loss of her husband during the height of the Covid lockdown. Susan, the owner of Showbiz Dance Studio, shares her profound journey through the loss of her husband, Phil. It's a story fil…
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Original airdate: March 20, 1949 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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1.08 - And the Sky Full of Stars (Babylon 5: 30 Years Later)
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Jon and Blaine break out their freshly cleaned pretzel bowls to gain a new perspective on "And the Sky Full of Stars". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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Navigating the End: A Funeral Director's Perspective
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Have you ever pondered over what it's like to confront death each day? Today we offer a captivating chat with Bradley Lett, who was raised in a family that ran a funeral business, a tradition he's upheld for two decades. It's a voyage through the complexities of life, death, and all that lies in between. So, let's delve into the show! Episode Summa…
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Original airdate: March 13, 1949 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bureau-42-master-audio/message
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