DEAD Talks

What happens when your father’s death becomes a public event? In this deeply moving episode of DEAD Talks Podcast, Kelly Carlin shares the untold story of losing her father and legendary comic, George Carlin, and navigating grief in the spotlight. We explore: Public vs private grief Identity after loss Why death can be a turning point, not an ending How grief gives permission to live more truthful...

David A. Williamson had a near-death experience during cardiac arrest that didn’t just change his beliefs — it ended the person he used to be. After watching his body die from outside the hospital room, he returned without the anger, fear, and rigid identity that once controlled his life. We explore ego death, consciousness, attention, and how a single experience can permanently alter how you rela...

David A. Williamson had a near-death experience during cardiac arrest that didn’t just change his beliefs — it ended the person he used to be. After watching his body die from outside the hospital room, he returned without the anger, fear, and rigid identity that once controlled his life. We explore ego death, consciousness, attention, and how a single experience can permanently alter how you rela...

What happens when grief unlocks abilities you never believed in? In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, a lifelong skeptic shares how losing her grandfather led to full-body apparitions, psychic downloads, and an unexpected awakening into mediumship and spiritual awareness. Alongside this, we explore complex grief, estranged family relationships, addiction, end-of-life reconciliation, and the emo...

What happens when grief unlocks abilities you never believed in? In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, a lifelong skeptic shares how losing her grandfather led to full-body apparitions, psychic downloads, and an unexpected awakening into mediumship and spiritual awareness. Alongside this, we explore complex grief, estranged family relationships, addiction, end-of-life reconciliation, and the emo...

Intuition isn’t magic — and it isn’t reserved for a few people. In this episode of DEAD Talks, we explore how intuition and awareness actually work, using mediumship as a lens to understand how humans perceive information beyond logic and overthinking. This conversation breaks down: How intuitive perception shows up (imagery, sensation, “knowing”) Why intuition often feels like imagination at firs...

Intuition isn’t magic — and it isn’t reserved for a few people. In this episode of DEAD Talks, we explore how intuition and awareness actually work, using mediumship as a lens to understand how humans perceive information beyond logic and overthinking. This conversation breaks down: How intuitive perception shows up (imagery, sensation, “knowing”) Why intuition often feels like imagination at firs...

Why does modern society avoid death—and what is it costing us? In this episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio speaks with Paul Koudounaris, renowned art historian and author of Memento Mori, about how different cultures around the world honor the dead, why the West struggles with grief, and why pet loss is one of the most misunderstood forms of mourning. From mummy rituals and skull festivals...

Why does modern society avoid death—and what is it costing us? In this episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio speaks with Paul Koudounaris, renowned art historian and author of Memento Mori, about how different cultures around the world honor the dead, why the West struggles with grief, and why pet loss is one of the most misunderstood forms of mourning. From mummy rituals and skull festivals...

In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, Tricia shares her real near-death experience after being clinically dead during surgery following a devastating car accident. She describes leaving her body, watching doctors operate on her, encountering angels and divine light, traveling through space, and feeling the pull of prayers from her loved ones. Tricia reveals what she believes happens after death,...

In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, Tricia shares her real near-death experience after being clinically dead during surgery following a devastating car accident. She describes leaving her body, watching doctors operate on her, encountering angels and divine light, traveling through space, and feeling the pull of prayers from her loved ones. Tricia reveals what she believes happens after death,...

Bernie Mac’s daughter tells the full story of her father’s final days — from the ICU to the night he died. In this emotional episode of DEAD Talks, she shares what really happened during Bernie Mac’s last hospitalization, the medical complications, and the moment she received the call that changed her life forever. Beyond the details of his death, she reflects on:• Growing up as Bernie Mac’s only...

Bernie Mac’s daughter tells the full story of her father’s final days — from the ICU to the night he died. In this emotional episode of DEAD Talks, she shares what really happened during Bernie Mac’s last hospitalization, the medical complications, and the moment she received the call that changed her life forever. Beyond the details of his death, she reflects on:• Growing up as Bernie Mac’s only...

A widow receives an undeniable sign from her late husband—one so specific it stopped her in her tracks. Alexis shares the emotional story behind the number 777, the string of signs that began right after Tanner died, and the moment in an airport parking garage that convinced her he was still with her. This episode dives deep into spiritual signs, grief milestones, birthdays after loss, returning t...

A widow receives an undeniable sign from her late husband—one so specific it stopped her in her tracks. Alexis shares the emotional story behind the number 777, the string of signs that began right after Tanner died, and the moment in an airport parking garage that convinced her he was still with her. This episode dives deep into spiritual signs, grief milestones, birthdays after loss, returning t...

After losing his wife, Laura, Mike Allio was left to raise their young son alone. In this emotional episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio dives deep into Mike’s journey through grief, fatherhood, and finding purpose again. From the hidden letters his wife left behind to the moment he realized he still had to show up for his child, this is an unforgettable conversation about love that endures...

After losing his wife, Laura, Mike Allio was left to raise their young son alone. In this emotional episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio dives deep into Mike’s journey through grief, fatherhood, and finding purpose again. From the hidden letters his wife left behind to the moment he realized he still had to show up for his child, this is an unforgettable conversation about love that endures...

He lost his best friend. I lost my dad. Twenty-five years after September 11th, we sit down to talk about that day, the years of grief that followed, and the love that still connects us. In this powerful conversation, my Uncle Augie — my dad’s best friend — shares what it was like inside the World Trade Center that morning, how survival guilt shaped his life, and the lessons we’ve both learned abo...

He lost his best friend. I lost my dad. Twenty-five years after September 11th, we sit down to talk about that day, the years of grief that followed, and the love that still connects us. In this powerful conversation, my Uncle Augie — my dad’s best friend — shares what it was like inside the World Trade Center that morning, how survival guilt shaped his life, and the lessons we’ve both learned abo...

What if the afterlife tried to reach you first? In this episode, David Ferrugio speaks with actress and podcaster Susie Abromeit about hearing messages from the dead, intuition, and signs that challenged everything she believed about faith and fear. They explore energy, grief, and consciousness—asking whether these experiences are spiritual truth, psychological power, or something in between. For...

What if the afterlife tried to reach you first? In this episode, David Ferrugio speaks with actress and podcaster Susie Abromeit about hearing messages from the dead, intuition, and signs that challenged everything she believed about faith and fear. They explore energy, grief, and consciousness—asking whether these experiences are spiritual truth, psychological power, or something in between. For...

What happens when your mom’s heart stops — and she comes back with stories from the other side? In this deeply personal episode, I talk with my mom about her near-death experience after going into cardiac arrest in 2023. She describes seeing my late father, feeling a love beyond words, and being told she had to return. We talk about what it means to live after dying, how it reshaped her faith, and...

What happens when your mom’s heart stops — and she comes back with stories from the other side? In this deeply personal episode, I talk with my mom about her near-death experience after going into cardiac arrest in 2023. She describes seeing my late father, feeling a love beyond words, and being told she had to return. We talk about what it means to live after dying, how it reshaped her faith, and...

When journalist and TV host Sharon Lee Carpenter lost her father to cancer, it changed everything — including how she saw life, God, and the afterlife. In this heartfelt episode, Sharon opens up to David Ferrugio about the signs that convinced her her dad was still with her, and how spiritual teachers like Abraham Hicks and Dr. Joe Dispenza helped her heal. Together, they explore what it means to ...

When journalist and TV host Sharon Lee Carpenter lost her father to cancer, it changed everything — including how she saw life, God, and the afterlife. In this heartfelt episode, Sharon opens up to David Ferrugio about the signs that convinced her her dad was still with her, and how spiritual teachers like Abraham Hicks and Dr. Joe Dispenza helped her heal. Together, they explore what it means to ...