Episodes

Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Ep 17 - Brenda Hartman Pt. 1
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
You're Dead Too - Episode 17 - Brenda Hartman Pt. 1
John sits down with Brenda Hartman (M. S. W., L. I. C. S. W.) to talk about her experiences as a counselor and guide for people walking on their journey towards death. Brenda shares tales of doctors and giving bad news, how that process can go awry and what a bucket list really is for someone beyond the Hollywood training wheels. Stay tuned for part two in which she shares her own experience in dying and how it has affected her world view!
You're Dead Too is a podcast about our shared, inevitable demise! No matter in life what you try to do, you're dead too. So let's talk about what that means and how we deal with it.

Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Ep 16 - Tara
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
You're Dead Too - Episode 16 - Tara
John sits down with Tara Aiken, one of his oldest and closest friends. They share embarrassing stories about John in college, tales of career jumping and losing multiple pregnancies. Yes, multiple. Strap in, folks - it's heavy stuff and Tara does an amazing job sharing her story with us.
You're Dead Too is a podcast about our shared, inevitable demise! No matter in life what you try to do, you're dead too. So let's talk about what that means and how we deal with it.

Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Ep 15 - Michelle
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
You're Dead Too - Episode 15 - Michelle
John sits down with youngest and most Catholic guest so far, Michelle Covington! Michelle is a beacon of light in John's life due to her work as a child care provider and being an all around good person with a fabulous take on humanity and personhood. She's also funny and well versed in Agronomy, for those who have no idea what that is. John had no idea.
You're Dead Too is a podcast about our shared, inevitable demise! No matter in life what you try to do, you're dead too. So let's talk about what that means and how we deal with it.

Tuesday May 28, 2019
Ep 14 - Nobody
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
You're Dead Too - Episode 14 - Nobody
John sits down at the mic with a full cup of coffee to talk about the state of the podcast, what he's learned so far, what he has in store and why he's doing this. He also shares his own experiences with death throughout his life. If you're patient enough to get to the end, there's a ghost story too!
You're Dead Too is a podcast about our shared, inevitable demise! No matter in life what you try to do, you're dead too. So let's talk about what that means and how we deal with it.

Tuesday May 21, 2019
Ep 13 - Kevin
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
You're Dead Too - Episode 13 - Kevin
Kevin Hansen sits down with John to talk about teaching, philosophy, Weekly World News, ghosts, theater kids and what to do when you're bored in Wisconsin. He's also kind enough to share his thoughts on what happens when he dies, how he deals with anxiety and how to deal with gender norms and science kits.
You're Dead Too is a podcast about our shared, inevitable demise! No matter in life what you try to do, you're dead too. So let's talk about what that means and how we deal with it.

Tuesday May 14, 2019
Ep 12 - Austen
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019
You're Dead Too - Episode 12 - Austen
Austen Alexander sits down with John to talk about logistics, new fatherhood, the joy and sorrow of being a Vikings fan, losing his father at a young age and the legacy his dad left behind.
You're Dead Too is a podcast about our shared, inevitable demise! No matter in life what you try to do, you're dead too. So let's talk about what that means and how we deal with it.

Tuesday May 07, 2019
Ep 11 - Knute Pt. 2
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
You're Dead Too - Episode 11 - Knute Pt. 2
Knute Sands sits down with John in the second of his 2 part discussion on death, art, fear, funerals and fun! It was an awesome experience to be able to pick his brain so methodically and he was kind enough to share his most private concerns and causes. Plus we talk about snakes!
You're Dead Too is a podcast about our shared, inevitable demise! No matter in life what you try to do, you're dead too. So let's talk about what that means and how we deal with it.

Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Ep 10 - Knute Pt. 1
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
You're Dead Too - Episode 10 - Knute Pt. 1
Knute Sands sits down with John in the first of his 2 part discussion on death, faith, medieval art, being born again and a whole slew of other ideas. There's so much to talk about in this episode that Knute comes back for a part 2 to unpack all of the ideas next week. Listen and learn how to be as relentless as Knute!
You're Dead Too is a podcast about our shared, inevitable demise! No matter in life what you try to do, you're dead too. So let's talk about what that means and how we deal with it.

Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Ep 9 - Erica
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
You're Dead Too - Episode 9 - Erica
Erica Boyer sits down with John to talk about practicality, Catholicism vs Buddhism and what it's like to watch your husband die. Erica shares her perspective on her husband Brian Boyer's experience in the ER (see episode 4 of this podcast) and how it affected her in an everyday and profound way. She also shares the joys of finding out your kid does creepy stuff at school.
You're Dead Too is a podcast about our shared, inevitable demise! No matter in life what you try to do, you're dead too. So let's talk about what that means and how we deal with it

Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Ep 8 - Alex
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
You're Dead Too - Episode 8 - Alex
Alex Lehr sits down with John to talk about crystals, dongers and flowers. Alex shares her out-there, woo-woo theories on reincarnation and life paths as well as her direct experiences in the death industries by providing floral arrangements and comfort to families. She also shares some amazing personal ghost stories!
You're Dead Too is a podcast about our shared, inevitable demise! No matter in life what you try to do, you're dead too. So let's talk about what that means and how we deal with it.