Dying Laughing with Jessimae
Welcome to Dying Laughing — the comedy podcast that explores grief in all its messy, magical, and mortifying glory.
Hosted by stand-up comedian, Netflix host, and professional grief reliever Jessimae Peluso aka your favorite “comedy death doula" and "griefluencer” , this show dares to laugh in the face of death, because if you’re not laughing, you’re crying in a Marshall’s fitting room while listening to Fleetwood Mac on repeat.
You’re going to lose a lot in this life: your loved ones, your job, your dog (way harder than your ex), your relationship, your mind, your appetite and yes, your favorite necklace that your dad gave you (which your toxic ex absolutely kept).
While all of that sounds brutal, it can also be beautiful. I call it brutiful.
Each week, I invite you into real, raw, and ridiculously funny conversations about how we survive loss, reclaim joy, and sometimes ugly-cry in public. Everything deserves a proper burial - even our dignity.
Welcome to Dying Laughing with Jessimae. 💀🖤
Editing by: Debbie Dellorso.🐿️
Podcast music: 🎵 "Consider Death" by Akira the Don
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Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind Jolene, Elvis,...
This week, Dying Laughing celebrates the one and only Dolly Parton, from Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You to Dollywood, Elvis, Whitney Houston, rhinestones, wigs, philanthropy and an incredible business empire. A loving, hilarious tribute to a woman who turned heartbreak into music, poverty into purpose and somehow made everything sparkle.
31 min
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The Greatest Fumbles in Sports & Life | Jessima...
Everybody drops the ball. This week, Jessimae tackles life's biggest fumbles—from money and missed opportunities to bad relationships, career choices, regret and the mistakes that may have actually changed our lives for the better. Plus, listeners share the balls they wish they hadn't dropped.
34 min
3
Funerals Gone Wild | Jessimae Peluso
Funerals are already weird. Add family drama, exes, old grudges, alcohol and a dead body—and what could possibly go wrong? Jessimae shares her own funeral fiasco and your wildest, weirdest and most inappropriate funeral stories.
30 min
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EP. 40: Putting the FUN in Funeral | Dan the Fu...
Funeral director Dan the Funeral Man joins Jessimae to talk hot pink caskets, leopard-print urns, funeral costs, what really happens to our bodies after death, and why our final goodbye should look a lot more like the life we actually lived.
48 min
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When Should You Say Goodbye To A Pet? | Jessima...
How do you know when it’s time to say goodbye to a beloved pet? Jessimae explores pet hospice, hidden pain, quality of life, and shares how she ultimately knew it was time to let go of her soul dog, Carlin. A compassionate look at one of the hardest decisions a pet parent will ever make.
36 min
6
Can Jimothy Save Us All? | Jessimae Peluso
This week, Jessimae takes a break from the heavy stuff to embrace the wonderfully absurd. And somewhere along the way, one tiny raccoon named Jimothy emerges as humanity's best chance for survival.
35 min
7
Holy Shit! I'm Dying. Now What? | Author & Spea...
This week, Jessimae welcomes her longtime friend, former neighbor, author, life coach, and spiritual teacher Douglas Cartwright for one of the most honest conversations ever featured on Dying Laughing. Shortly after being diagnosed with terminal glioblastoma, Douglas shares how the news has transformed his relationship with identity, fear, faith, purpose, and what it truly means to be alive.
57 min
8
Roast In Peace: The Internet's Greatest Fails P...
The funeral disasters keep coming... In this second installment of The Internet's Funniest Funeral Fails, Jessimae shares hilarious listener submissions, unforgettable Reddit funeral fails, outrageous coffin reviews, and some of the funniest headstones ever carved into stone.
91 min
9
The Death of Who You Used to Be | Jessimae Peluso
Sometimes the most important funeral you'll ever attend is your own. In this honest, funny, and deeply personal solo episode, Jessimae explores the grief that comes with personal transformation. From saying goodbye to people-pleasing, perfectionism, over-apologizing, and the need for external validation, she reflects on the parts of herself that no longer serve her, and the unexpected joy of becoming someone new.
32 min
10
Roast In Peace: The Internet's Greatest Funeral...
They're all real funeral stories. In this lighter episode of Dying Laughing, Jessimae shares some of the internet's funniest funeral fails, reads hilarious headstones, reviews unforgettable coffin reviews, and reminds us that even in our darkest moments, life has a way of being wonderfully absurd.
31 min
11
A Masterclass in How to Die | Filmmaker Johno V...
This week on Dying Laughing, Jessimae sits down with filmmaker, BMX rider, and accidental internet philosopher Johno Verity. Known for his cinematic videos of riding through the quiet streets of London before the rest of the world wakes up, Johno has built a devoted following by reminding people of something simple: put down your phone and go live your life.
56 min
12
FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL: The Last Laugh: My Dad, U...
For anyone who has lost a parent, it's a reminder that grief doesn't just leave us with memories. Sometimes it leaves us with their voice. And sometimes, that's enough to make us laugh one more time.
51 min
13
10 Ways To Celebrate Your Dead Dad on Father's ...
In this special Father's Day episode, Jessimae shares stories about her father, the qualities she admired most, the habits that drove her crazy, and the unexpected ways grief keeps our loved ones alive through memory, humor, and everyday rituals.
31 min
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5 Conversations To Have Before It's Too Late | ...
32 min
15
The Sound Of Grief | Guitar maker and Widower M...
Micah Teruya joins Dying Laughing to discuss losing his wife after her 7-year battle with A.L.L. leukemia, and the extraordinary way he honored her memory by building a guitar containing her ashes and wedding ring. Together, they explore grief, caregiving, creativity after loss, and how pain can transform both art and identity. A moving conversation about love, resilience, and the unexpected gifts grief can leave behind.
50 min
16
The Art Of Going Silent | Jessimae Peluso
Jessimae reflects on disappearing from the internet, the pressure of constant visibility, the strange state of the world while she was gone, and how some healing and transformation can only happen in private.
29 min
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What Happens When We Die | Hospice Nurse Julie ...
Palliative care and hospice nurse Julie McFadden joins Dying Laughing to explain what dying really looks like, the difference between palliative care and hospice, and why a comfortable death is often tied to access and privilege. Jess and Julie discuss how families can help loved ones die more peacefully, common end-of-life misconceptions, and why death is often less scary than we imagine, including a thoughtful reflection on what may happen to us on a spiritual level when we die.
65 min
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The Anger Stage Of Grief: Why Anger Isn't Rando...
Anger isn’t random, it’s information. This episode breaks down the anger stage of grief, why anger often comes from older wounds, how we bargain with the universe instead of feeling what’s underneath, and why angry pop culture characters feel so relatable. Plus, I read listener submissions about what makes them the most angry. Funny, honest, and a little confronting. 🎧 New episode out now.
52 min
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Why We Can't Let Go of Reality | Jessimae Peluso
We’re terrible at endings. We don’t accept them, we negotiate with them. We upgrade them. We keep poking them like, “Are you sure sure?” This episode is about humans refusing finality and the wildly different ways that impulse shows up in real life.
33 min
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20 Life Lessons From 2025 | Jessimae Peluso
EPISODE 25: 20 LIFE LESSONS FROM 2025: Wine, Dogs, And the State of Play. Dying Laughing with Jessimae In Episode 25 of Dying Laughing, Jessimae reflects on the lessons of 2025 through a mix of pop culture moments and personal growth. She touches on everything from Katy Perry going to outer space and the film Sinners dominating the box office to Erika Kirk’s weird "grief centered" world tour.
38 min
21
Holiday Survival Guide: Christmas Edition | Jes...
Jessimae tells you how to survive Christmas without stress, pressure, or perfection—by breaking the rules, lowering expectations, and making the holiday fun and weird instead.
33 min
22
The Grief Of Joy | Jessimae Peluso
This episode explores what happens when joy and grief collide. In a week marked by devastating headlines, including the mass shooting in Bondi, Jessimae found herself coming off one of the most joyful comedy weekends of her career, and sitting with an uncomfortable question: Am I allowed to feel good right now?
28 min
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DYING LAUGHING'S HOLIDAY SURVIVAL: THANKSGIVING...
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Jessimae Peluso returns to her hometown of Syracuse, NY to share a comedic and heartfelt Holiday Survival Guide. From family dynamics and childhood nostalgia to managing grief during the holidays, this episode blends humor, honesty, and practical emotional tools.
29 min
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Fear & Loafing — How Grief Consumes You | Dying...
EPISODE 21: FEAR & LOAFING — HOW GRIEF CONSUMES YOU Dying Laughing with Jessimae In this rereleased episode, (Part 6 of Grief Survival Guide miniseries) Fear & Loafing: How Grief Consumes You, Jessimae opens up about the ways she coped after losing both of her parents — from emotional eating and drinking to feeling unmotivated, inconsistent, and overwhelmed by fear. She explores how indulgence can become both a comfort and a cost during grief, and how loss can shift from agony into transformation through emotional excavation and self-awareness. If you've ever coped with grief through food, alcohol, avoidance, or anything in between, this honest and relatable episode will resonate deeply.
37 min
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The Language Of Loss | Jessimae Peluso
30 min