Coffin Talk

Matt Ruby is a comedian and writer from New York City. His smart and dark brand of standup is “button-pushing” and “funny” according to the NY Times. He’s also one of Mike’s favorite entertainers, so this was a big deal for him (But don’t tell Matt, it might weird him out.). Check out his substack ! Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episod...

Liz Scott is a psychologist, writer, dog lover and blessed mama and grandma. Her newest book, You’re Going to Die But Not Me is an up-close examination of her mortality journey from near-terror to near-acceptance. Originally from New York City, she lives and works in Portland, Oregon. For more, please visit: lizscottwriter.com & please join her substack , it’s free! Please rate us on Apple and/or...

Jamey Hecht, PhD, PsyD is a psychoanalyst and scholar of literature, with a new book called Into Theism: Overcoming Obstacles to Belief in God . He has dedicated his life to helping others in the pursuit of an intellectual understanding of metaphysics, and his work is undeniably intelligent and compassionate, crafted with deft humility. Click this link to visit his website, intotheism.com for a fr...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Join Mike Oppenheim as he asks serious questions about nonsense with radio vet Matt Kolsky, a proverbial open-door. This episode is about sacrifice. Thank you for being a premium subscriber! Enjoy!

Paul Burgmayer is a spiritual director, researcher, and author with over sixteen years of experience accompanying others on their spiritual journeys. His book, The Making of Modern Spiritual Direction , is the fruit of a decade of research, chronicling how this ancient practice took its modern shape in the 20th century. Please visit his site historyofsd.com for more information and a link to his w...

Born on the small island of Schiermonnikoog (about 1000 people) in the Netherlands, Richard Bouman is an all-Dutch guy who moved to the US in 2011—for a love that was unfortunately not supposed to last. He became an American citizen in 2020, and is an IT System Engineer for a large automotive company. In his free time, he likes to DJ, sight-see, eat good food, and philosophize with friends. Please...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com This is a really personal one. I talk about…well, you’ll see.

Serious Nonsense is a Subcast of the Podcast Coffin Talk. Join Mike Oppenheim as he conducts serious Q&As about nonsense with radio veteran Matt Kolsky, a proverbial open-door. This episode is about wisdom, intelligence, and intuition. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

Lee Kotler is a loan officer and one of Mike’s best friends. He is also a deep thinker who has experienced loss of family and several friends. This is a special episode. Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

Serious Nonsense is a Subcast of the Podcast Coffin Talk. Join Mike Oppenheim as he conducts serious Q&As about nonsense with radio veteran Matt Kolsky, a proverbial open-door. This episode is about murder, rage, and anger, oh, and self-control. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscri...

Barrett Smith, born in Dallas, Texas, started writing in high school. when he penned a story about a guy who goes back in time with his memories and knowledge in tact and experiences his own birth. After college at UNT in Denton, Texas, he moved West and now resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters, where he teaches and writes full time, while occasionally bartending at parties for m...

Gina Jewell is a college-educated 40-year-old biracial military brat who is also the mother of a very enthusiastic golfer and wife to one as well. She loves to read, eat, and learn new things. Her motto has always been, “It’s not about changing the world; it’s about changing one person’s world.” Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. I...

Courtney Romoleroux is an educator from Sacramento, California, and the co-founder of the All Love Foundation (alllove.org), a nonprofit she launched with her husband. Through immersive wellness experiences, meaningful community connection, and opportunities for personal growth, their foundation helps people reconnect with themselves, align with what matters most, and create more love in their own...

James Husbands is an educator and suspense writer. Before becoming an educator, Husbands was a project manager in Silicon Valley for a human resources and payroll software company. Husbands holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Advertising, a Master of Arts in Education from California State University East Bay, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management fro...

Susanne Holly Brent was born in Chicago. She then earned a Journalism Degree in Denver, Colorado before moving to a small town in Arizona to work as a newspaper reporter. In addition to writing, she has worked as a waitress in upscale and downscale restaurants, bartended, taught ESL, read tea leaves, and pursued other jobs she’s forgotten about by now. Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and su...

Bubba Startz is a dynamic singer, songwriter, content creator, and media entrepreneurwhose journey from hardship to hope has inspired countless people across the world. Hailing from the small town of Deadwood, South Dakota, his life story is one of resilience, transformation, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting others through music, storytelling, and community building. Please support him at...

Annalouiza Armendariz has a deep understanding of grief and mourning that enriches her ability to provide compassionate and culturally respectful guidance through the challenges of loss and transition. Her diverse expertise encompasses herbalism, traditional healing practices from Mexico and Central America, Reiki, and spiritual coaching. Fluent in both Spanish and English, she also serves as an A...

The Reverend Wakil David Matthews has worked many years in hospice as a chaplain, and in funeral services and end-of-life planning and companionship. He offers classes on end-of-life, grief counseling, and interfaith (or no faith!) spiritual direction. For more please visit endoflifeconvos.substack.com . Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public e...

Patrick Granfield is a writer, policy professional, and editor who served at high levels of the Obama Administration, as a speechwriter to Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and prior to politics, as a journalist in the Middle East. He also taught high school. He has written for The Atlantic , The Washington Post , and The Bulwark , among others, and lives with his wife and two kids in Virginia. He is also a Mik...

Russell Van Brocklen is a New York State Senate-funded dyslexia researcher with severe dyslexia. His articulation-first writing program moved students from a middle-school writing level to graduate level on the GRE Analytical Writing Assessment — a 7–8 grade-level leap in one school year. He was told he’d never read at grade level, but he reads at graduate level, and he’s helping others do the sam...

Ryan Glass is a social worker currently working as a Qualified Mental Health Provider serving special education students in a public elementary school. Drawing from his lived experience as a survivor of adverse childhood experiences, he views students through a trauma-informed lens to try and bring empathy and authenticity to his work. Integrating mindfulness, music/video production, humor, and ec...

Levi Ulmer just completed dental school in Arizona, and now lives with his wife and dog in Texas, where he is furthering his specialization in endodontics. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, games (board, tabletop, video, etc.) and story-telling. Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subs...

Nicole Schmidt is the author of the memoir With Love, Nicole , a deeply personal account of caregiving, anticipatory grief, and life after the loss of her husband. Through her writing and her grief resource center, Heartfelt Haven , she explores the emotional and spiritual complexities of loving someone through terminal illness. Nicole writes with raw honesty about grief, identity, and the ways lo...

After a US Army tour in Vietnam, George Montgomery completed a BBA degree and then went on to achieve an MBA. He then spent 40 years as a business and tax consultant, fifteen of which was done while living and traveling full time in a motorhome. He has now retired and writes novels and short stories. Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episo...

S. P. “Sherma” Venkata , is desperately trying to become Indian again, but he has instead stumbled into being a cowboy but he hopes he will somehow synthesize the two. He is a very social person, but doesn’t believe in social media or any other popular media like TV, radio, or newspapers. Check out his novels on Amazon . Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel T...