Coffin Talk

Kat Jutras is the state advocacy director for Death Penalty Alternatives for Arizona (DPAA). DPAA focuses on death penalty abolition and issues related to the criminal justice system in Arizona. Website:  www.azdeathpenalty.org Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at  mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

James F. Richardson is a Ph. D. cultural anthropologist who has studied American society for twenty years as a market research consultant. He is also the author of a new nonfiction book, Our Worst Strength , which questions our American approach to individualism as a way of life. He lives in Tucson, Arizona where he writes a weekly Substack, Homo Imaginari , for a growing international readership....

Laura Alyn is a polymath whose goal is to reignite the joy of learning. She is also the founder of Belaspri Productions, a publishing company that opens the gates of knowledge to catalyze personal, societal, and universal growth. She also hosts two podcasts: Grounded Spirits and ILA Radio, and she’s an author of many books. For all this and more,  please check out her Amazon page ! Please rate us...

I have known Chris Davis for more than 20 years (we met in college). A frequent listener of the podcast, he has the honor of being our first repeat guest! He wanted to come on to update and revise some of his prior statements about technology, the future, and humanity, and boy does he! This is one for the record books. Follow Chris on IG @all.night.wrong. This is a public episode. If you'd like to...

After growing up overseas and traveling extensively, Kirsten realized it's more fun when everyone is invited to the sandbox, so she went to Seminary and got her MDIV. Now she is a creative who strives to bring different voices and points of view on her podcast Byte Sized Blessings as well in her re-writes of the Peter Rabbit book series. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free a...

Leah Lothringer is a 40-year-old Australian living in Washington DC and working in IT strategy. She was on a business trip in the United States with no family or connections when COVID-19 broke out in 2020 and was legally forbidden from returning to Australia for more than a year! She ended up meeting her significant other and remained here, only to receive a diagnosis for a rare aggressive cancer...

Josh Abbandonato calls himself the ultimate derelict. Why? Because he, like every other successful person on the planet, has experienced failure. He’s failed at marriage, business, parenting, friendship, you name it—and he’s learned from all of it. After all, failure is just the next step in success. He recently joined the ranks of middle age after turning 40 and started a podcast, The Derelict Po...

Jenks Farmer is a renaissance plantsman. He fell for plant sciences at Clemson University, for botanical garden design at the University of Washington, and for the natural world during an early education from a family of artists, musicians, and farmers. For 20 years, he has led teams to plant and establish the vision for two of South Carolina's major botanical gardens. He also designs gardens for...

After the death in 2019 of her husband Sam, the love of her life, Vicki Paris Goodman was unexpectedly flooded with optimism and presented with a host of possibilities for an exciting and meaningful future. She wrote To Sam, With Love: A Surviving Spouse’s Story of Inspired Grief. For more information, including a discount on her book , please visit VickiParisGoodman.com and InspiredGrief.com Plea...

Furkhan Dandia is a therapist, podcaster, author, and men's group facilitator who puts his mental, physical, and spiritual health at the forefront to embody discipline, integrity, consistency and hard work. However, this wasn’t always the case. First, he spent 20 years in the corporate world as an engineer, then he became a father, and finally he went through a divorce that helped him to start ali...

Jason Van Glass is a standup comedian and improvier in Los Angeles California. Find him on socials @JasonVanGlass Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at  mikeyopp.com 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

Tynan Grierson is the founder of a service called The Story Ark, dedicated to preserving the voices and stories of our loved ones. Tynan's deep understanding of storytelling, coupled with his compassionate approach, has made The Story Ark a beacon of hope for those seeking solace in the voices & memories of their loved ones. Find out more at thestoryark.ca . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and...

Jordan Miller is the founder of a distributed AI called Satori. Having left the religion of his youth, Jordan became fascinated with various metaphysics and philosophies and their relationship to death. Oh, and this one also has a pretty creepy, out-of-the-blue ghost story! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at  mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discus...

Roxanne Chaput is a globally recognized Luminary, Inspirer, Celestial Guide, Celestial and Generational Earth Shaman, and an Oracle of The Divine Golden Order. Her purpose is to lead beautiful souls to effectively illuminate their luxuriance. Please check out her illumination retreat . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at  mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd li...

Fox Bonilla is a pioneering technology leader known for his innovations in virtual reality and spatial computing. From developing NASA documents for President Obama to shaping industry standards through his work with XRSI, Fox’s expertise is frequently requested throughout the globe. Currently, as CEO of Harbinger Creative and adjunct faculty at Arizona State University, he continues to drive nove...

Bill Edgar is a private investigator, author, and the world's only Coffin Confessor, with a past that would haunt your nightmares. For much, much more, read his book: The Coffin Confessor ! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at  mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substac...

Marianne Coleman is an artist of many mediums. Her sculptures have found homes internationally and she is also a published illustrator who authors children's stories. She is a retired nurse after working in public and private hospitals throughout New Zealand, specializing in Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular surgery. Spiritually, she has always had a fascination for all things that go bump in the night...

Happy July Fourth, everyone! I hope you enjoy this American soldier’s take on how to balance our affiliations with our nation, other nations, and humanity. He’s a real American hero! John Lawyer was a soldier in desert combat zones before he began to face a battle within and became a spiritual seeker. He now guides a non-profit spiritual community for people to share their journey, while still nav...

Dick Wybrow is a Canadian who grew up in the US and lives in New Zealand. A former major market rock jock, stand-up comedian, and CNN producer, he now writes best-selling humorous supernatural novels. He also has narcolepsy which, these days, he sees as his superpower. Visit dickwybrow.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at  mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'...

Josh Lewis is a CPA who lives in Tulsa and works for the Oklahoma State Auditor's Office. A former candidate for City Auditor with over a decade of experience in auditing governments, Josh has a unique and practical perspective as an outside observer of politics put into practice. For more, please visit his site: Saving Elephants . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at  mik...

Dean Graves is a spiritual teacher, author, and podcaster with over two decades of experience in meditation and mindfulness instruction. He has conducted numerous workshops and group sessions on self-healing and personal growth, guiding many individuals on their journeys toward greater self-awareness and enlightenment. He also produces an internationally successful spirituality podcast and has a s...

Indra Rinzler is a lifetime spiritual seeker. He’s a healer, teacher, and offers life readings for clients. Astrology and the Enneagram of Personality are the main modalities that he shares. He’s been studying astrology and spirituality for fifty years. He first learned of the Enneagram of Personality in 1999. He uses these two modalities individually and in combination. His focus is to help clien...

Joel Bouchard is a doctoral student in psychology, a multi-instrumentalist record producer, author, painter, Army veteran, business leader, local government official, and host of the philosophy podcast From Nowhere to Nothing . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at  mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

After 19 years practicing law, Jesse Cohen has returned to his artistic roots. As founder and executive director of Mount of Angels , he oversees the vision and strategy of the foundation, which provides resources and mentorship for young artists in the LA area. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at  mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...

Stephanie Chevrier is a visual artist living on the west coast of Canada. She began exploring death, consciousness, and the afterlife several years ago, and after noticing positive shifts in her life, she became passionate about sharing her research with a wider audience. She encourages all of us to approach one of the greatest mysteries of life with openness and curiosity, as death has the power...