Episodes
20 Years Later — What Grief Looks Like When the Dust Settles (ft. Mik…
Mike Wasko's dad died 20 years ago. He's still figuring out what that means. At 29, Mike became his father's primary caregiver after a cancer diagnosis. Then he walked out of a doctor's appointment knowing something his dad d...
Grief for Men After Your Dad Dies | The Dead Dads Check-In
What does grief actually look like after losing your dad? In this Dead Dads Check-In, we talk about the parts of father loss that don’t always get said out loud. The family vacation that feels off without him. The anniversary...
He Got the Call… and Had to Tell His Family His Dad Was Dead
Start here if you need the quick version If you’re dealing with losing your dad, or your dad died suddenly and you had to handle everything, this episode will feel familiar. John got the call. Then had to sit down with his mo...
You're Not Doing Grief Wrong | Here's What's Actually Happening
Start here (if you’re in a rush) If you made it to this podcast, maybe you’re starting to notice something feels “off” since your dad died. If that’s hitting close, we’re here to help you understand it. Grief can be cryptic. ...
If You Don’t Talk About Your Dad, He Disappears
If you want the short version, start here. If your dad died and you just kept going, this is for you. There was no breakdown, no big moment, and no dramatic speech about taking time off. You just went back to work on Monday. ...
The Pressure Nobody Warns You About After Losing Your Dad
Start here (if you’re in a rush) If your dad died and, rather than trying to address the gaping hole that was left, you put that on the shelf marked ‘things to figure out tomorrow’ along with ‘general home repairs’ and starti...
Why Dark Humor Helps When You're Grieving
Welcome to the club no one wants to join. We are the grief support for men group that laughs way too much. Hit SUBSCRIBE to navigate father loss with us, and get your weekly dose of dark humor grief. Coping with grief can fee...
You Think You Have Time With Your Dad… Until You Don’t
Start here (if you’re in a rush) If your dad’s still alive, you probably think you’ve got time. Time to visit, talk, do the stuff you keep pushing to later. Most guys think that, then the timeline shrinks without asking you f...
It’s Okay Not to Be Strong After Your Dad Dies
Start here (if you’re in a rush) If your dad died and you feel like you’re supposed to hold it together, this is for you. Be strong. Stay steady. Don’t make it weird for everyone else. That’s the script most guys run. You han...
Coping With Grief: Men, Death, and Humor on the Dead Dads Podcast
How to cope with losing your dad: Scott and Roger share honest stories about grief, father loss, and why talking about it can make the pain easier to carry. Most men don’t talk about it. And when they do, it usually isn’t wit...