Guess Who Died?!

Send us Fan Mail Guess who died?! This month we lost Sid Krofft, Jacqueline Falk, and CNN-founder Ted Turner. Then, guest (and mother-of-the-host) Cathy Dunn joins us in the pod to get personal! Cathy and Julia co-share the story of losing Julia’s father, Steve 24 years ago (or 36 years ago, depending on who you ask). Cathy eloquently speaks of grief, relief, shame, and how they all play a role in...

Send us Fan Mail Guess who died?! Tommy DeCarlo of Boston exited our earthly plane this month, along with animator Barry Caldwell, actress Jessie Jones, and dear friend of the pod, Kara Hammann. Then, guest Crystal Strous joins us in studio to share her story of tragically losing her daughter Amanda in a homicide. Crystal talks about working hard to be a “close-knit family,” the horror of navigati...

Send us Fan Mail Guess who died?! Well Walker, Texas Ranger walked his last walk as we lost Chuck Norris this month. Plus Jesse Jackson, Nicholas Brendan (RIP Xander!), Robert Carradine, Eric Dane, and we touch back on the loss of Rob and Michelle Reiner. Then, guest Heidi Mease joins us in The Pod (that Heidi helped make happen!) to share her story of losing her husband Craig in a car accident wh...

Send us Fan Mail Guess who died?! We lost some big names this month, including producer K.C.’s childhood icon James Van Der Beek and the screen legend herself, Catherine O’Hara (RIP Moira Rose!). Then, guest Chuck Levine joins us in studio to share his story of losing his wife Susan almost two decades ago, and what it was like to raise three young girls as a bereaved father. Chuck shares how worki...

Send us Fan Mail Guess who died?! Luckily, not many people this month, however playwright Tom Stoppard left this world after leaving his great mark on the world of the stage. Then, guest Jane Snyder joins us in studio to share her story of losing her 21-year-old son Justin in a car accident. Jane talks about the unique role of being a bereaved bonus parent, walks us through watching her younger so...

Send us Fan Mail Guess who died?! Well, no one that host Julia has heard of, but Rest in Peace former NFL commissioner Mike Tagliabue. Then, guest and Licensed Professional Counselor Patti Schlough joins us in The Pod to enlighten us about the incredible work she does as a renowned equine therapist. And at the same time that Patti shares about her role in the helping field, she also speaks candidl...

Send us Fan Mail Guess who died. . . Season Two?! We kick off the new season remembering a TON of people, including actress Diane Keaton, D’Angelo, Robert Redford,  Ace Frehely, Jane Goodall, and Terrence Stamp. Then, guest Mikey Sharp joins us in The Pod to honor some heroes. As a First Lieutenant in Operation Desert Storm, Mikey was in charge of a platoon of soldiers. . . three of whom he still...

Send us Fan Mail Guess who died? Well, author Graham Greene (in 1991) for one! But our hosts also mourn the loss of designer Georgio Armani. Then, guest Kimmie joins us in The Pod to talk about how loss has repeatedly touched her world and how faith has carried her through her bereavement journey. Plus, we get into Kimmie’s unique family dynamics . . . including adopting her nephew after the loss...

Send us Fan Mail Guess who died? Our hosts fight tooth and nail about whether Hulk Hogan died this month, but sadly. . .he did. We chat Hulkamania and Apollo 13 before welcoming Jamie onto the pod to tell her story of losing not one, but both of her moms. Jamie takes us back to 2004, when a weird rash discovered on vacation led to a weeks-long hospital stay ending in tragedy. This tragedy led to a...

Send us Fan Mail Who died this month? Our hosts mourn the recent loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Michael Madsen, and Sophia Hutchins. Then, guest Whitney joins the pod to share the story of Matthew, her first-grade student who taught Whitney more through his sudden death than she ever could have taught him as his teacher. Listen as Whitney describes navigating this tragic loss, which happened not on...

Send us Fan Mail Who died this month? A ton of people, apparently! Our hosts say goodbye to Brian Wilson, Dave Shapiro, Jonathon Joss, George Wendt, and Anne Burrell as they compare notes on how these public figures have touched their lives. Then, guest Adam joins the pod to candidly share his experience coping with the death of his brother, Lance (yes, THAT Lance from The Bon Ton), at the age of...

Send us Fan Mail Who Died?? Well, this month we lost not only a game show host, a director, and movie star alligator, but also Pope Francis. . .and we chat about the ritual and nostalgia wrapped up in all of these losses. Then, future chemist and guest Hunter joins The Pod crew to tell a few hilarious stories about his dad Bert, who died from lung cancer over eight years ago, when Hunter was only...

Send us Fan Mail Who Died this week? Well, host Julia learns about both the life and death of one Mr. Wink Martindale (what a name!) and we pay homage to the late Val Kilmer. Then, our hosts welcome guest Kate Harmon and her “Bob shirt” to the pod. Kate’s dad Bob (of the aforementioned shirt) was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease over 15 years ago, which kickstarted their family into teaming up w...

Send us Fan Mail Can you Guess Who Died this week? The question hits a little closer to home this episode, as Jeff shares that since we last recorded, his mom and “biggest fan”, Brenda Miley, died. Jeff was ready to take to the mic – in more ways than one – knowing that healing comes from talking about loss, especially with the “Guess Who Died?!” crew. Then, hosts Jeff, Julia, and producer K.C. we...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff, Julia, and producer K.C. ask the question, “Who Died?!” and learn that the answer this week is Bob Uecker (Julia also learns who Bob Uecker is!). Guest and bright light Connie Wolfe joins our hosts to give us the privilege of learning about her “life of the party” son, Josh Mottin, who died suddenly in a car accident at the tragically young age of 19. And in the face of this...

Send us Fan Mail Can you Guess Who Died this month? Non-athlete Gene Hackman, beloved 90’s actress Michelle Trachtenberg, grill-master George Foreman, and friend-of-the-pod Judy Wolfman all left our earthly plane this episode. Remember to check on your loved ones! Plus, hosts Jeff, Julia, and producer K.C. surprise guest Cari Lauer with the name of the podcast as Cari recalls, for the first time i...

Send us Fan Mail Can you Guess Who Died this week? Well, if you spun the wheel and it landed on Chuck Woolery, you’d be right! Plus, hosts Jeff, Julia, and producer K.C. welcome guest Lauren Blanar on to talk about the impact of losing two important women in her life: first her best friend to brain cancer and then soon after, her mom to COVID-19. We’ll hear some hilariously lovely stories about La...