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June 12, 2026

My Dad Died at 10pm On My 21st Birthday | Dead Dads Podcast | Grief Support for Men

My Dad Died at 10pm On My 21st Birthday | Dead Dads Podcast | Grief Support for Men

James turned 21. He spent the day on the golf course with his mates. That night he was downstairs drinking champagne while, upstairs, his dad Willie was dying. At 10pm — on his birthday — it was over. That was the day James became a man who'd lost his father.…

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May 29, 2026

Its Crazy. My Dad Waited Until the Very End to Tell Us This 😳

Its Crazy. My Dad Waited Until the Very End to Tell Us This 😳

He spent a lot of time in Colombia in the 80s but didnt reveal these stories until the very end . Full episode → https://youtu.be/yjbl-3R7zUo💀 #grief #mensgrief #losingyourdad #fathergrief #deaddadspodcast #griefsupport

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May 28, 2026

My Dad Watched a Guy Get Shot at Dinner | Dead Dads Podcast | Grief Support for Men

My Dad Watched a Guy Get Shot at Dinner | Dead Dads Podcast | Grief Support for Men

Peter Reek's dad Bill was a Nestle commodities trader. One night, on a purchasing trip to Columbia in the mid 80's, he watched the guy having dinner at the next table over get shot. Everyone knew what to do, and Bill calmly followed. They got under the table, finished the…

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May 22, 2026

Nobody told me what happens after your dad dies | grief advice for men

Nobody told me what happens after your dad dies | grief advice for men

Nobody told us what actually happens after your dad dies. Grief advice for men who've been through it — not therapy, not a checklist. The real stuff nobody puts on a sympathy card. We went back through every conversation we've had on this show and pulled out the things our…

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April 30, 2026

When Does Grief Get Easier? This Is What Actually Happens | Dave Genn of 54-40 | Dead Dads Podcast

When Does Grief Get Easier? This Is What Actually Happens | Dave Genn of 54-40 | Dead Dads Podcast

"When does grief get easier?" — it's the question every man asks after losing his dad. 💔 Dave Genn got the honest answer from guys who'd already been through it: the hurt doesn't dull, and it doesn't get less painful. But it stops being all day, every day. That's what…

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April 16, 2026

Grief Isn't Something You Get Over. Here's What Mike Learned in 20 Years

Grief Isn't Something You Get Over. Here's What Mike Learned in 20 Years

Mike Wasko thought grief was something you'd eventually get over. Twenty years later, he knows the truth. At 29, Mike moved in with his dying dad and became his full-time caregiver for the final six months of his life. His father, Bob Wasko, died of esophageal cancer at 57. Mike…

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April 9, 2026

Grief Doesn't Look Like Sadness | It Looks Like This | The Dead Dads Check-In

Grief Doesn't Look Like Sadness | It Looks Like This | 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 rituals that keep him close. The question of whether to…

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April 3, 2026

He Got the Call… and Had to Tell His Family His Dad Died Suddenly

He Got the Call… and Had to Tell His Family His Dad Died Suddenly

*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 mom and brother and tell them their dad…

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April 3, 2026

He Got the Call… and Had to Tell His Family His Dad Died Suddenly

He Got the Call… and Had to Tell His Family His Dad Died Suddenly

*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 mom and brother and tell them their dad…

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March 20, 2026

If You’re a Guy Who Lost His Dad… Watch This

If You’re a Guy Who Lost His Dad… Watch This

*Start here* 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. It shows up while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store, or reading…

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March 6, 2026

When Your Dad Dies and Work Becomes Escape

When Your Dad Dies and Work Becomes Escape

What happens when your dad dies and you realize how much of your life depended on him? In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with Blair French about losing his father, Bob French, and the complicated reality of grief after a parent dies. Blair shares the story…

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Feb. 20, 2026

We Still Laugh About What He Did

We Still Laugh About What He Did

What happens when your dad slowly disappears because of dementia? In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with Bill Cooper about grief, father loss, and what it’s like to watch a parent change over time before they pass. Bill shares stories about his dad Frank Cooper, a…

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Jan. 30, 2026

When You Don't Get to Say Goodbye | The Weight of Sudden Loss

When You Don't Get to Say Goodbye | The Weight of Sudden Loss

What happens when your dad dies suddenly and you never get to say goodbye? In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with Kevin Barrett about grief, father loss, and the strange emotional space that follows the death of a parent. Kevin shares the story of his dad,…

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Jan. 30, 2026

The Unexpected Responsibilities That Come With Losing Dad

The Unexpected Responsibilities That Come With Losing Dad

What is it like to lose your dad and then try to keep living your life? In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with guest Tiff Daniels about grief, father loss, and the complicated mix of sadness, responsibility, humor, and memory that follows the death of a…

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Jan. 30, 2026

Grief Hits Different When You're Alone

Grief Hits Different When You're Alone

What happens when your dad dies and you realize there isn’t really a place for men to talk about it? In the first full episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk about losing their fathers, grief, and the strange mix of sadness, humor, and honesty that comes after a…

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Jan. 29, 2026

Men Don't Talk About Losing Their Dad – Until Now

Men Don't Talk About Losing Their Dad – Until Now

What do you do after your dad dies? Most men don’t talk about it. And when they do, it usually isn’t with laughter. In this introduction to Dead Dads, Scott and Roger explain why they started a podcast about losing your dad, grief, and how men actually deal with it.…

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