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EPISODE 10: The Deaths We Don’t Bury with Kyle Creek (aka The Captain) Dying Laughing with Jessimae Peluso Not all grief comes with a casket. In this episode, Jessimae sits down with writer and provocateur Kyle Creek. better known as The Captain to talk about the invisible deaths we carry: identity shifts, old selves, broken dreams, and relationships that died without closure.  We also discuss the death of parts of the self in order to prepare for brute change that comes with parenthood. They dive into the losses that don’t get eulogies, the parts of ourselves we had to kill to survive, and why trying to resurrect the past usually ends in emotional zombie mode. This is a conversation for anyone who’s ever grieved something silently without thoughts and prayers, condolences, or closure.  They discuss ego death and becoming someone new Masculinity, fatherhood, and letting go of who you thought you'd be.

Bonus Episode 9: Denial (From the Grief Survival Guide) Dying Laughing with Jessimae In this bonus throwback episode from Jessimae’s Sharp Tongue's Grief Survival Guide miniseries, we dig into the first stage of grief: Denial. Recorded shortly after losing her mom, Jessimae reflects on what it feels like when reality just won’t sink in...the suspended state of disbelief, the way grief slows you down, and how talking about a loved one in the past tense can feel impossible. From crying in unexpected places, to realizing that “grief brain” is real, to learning how to actually listen to your body, she shares the rawest truths from the earliest days of her loss. This isn’t a clean, polished version of grief - it’s messy, tender, and brutally human. And it’s a reminder that self-care isn’t optional when your world has been cracked open. Dying Laughing Sad B!tch Spotify playlist:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4oEPcojn4F8tAl93m7O8dm?si=XvGd7MXASIyUh5qSIFUcmQ&pi=fzUNvYr0SP2oG⁠⁠⁠⁠ CALL/TEXT US: 513-916

EPISODE 8: The Stages of Grief: Denial Dying Laughing with Jessimae Peluso We’re kicking off the first stage of grief...Denial. You know… that magical headspace where you tell yourself everything’s fine, even when your 15-year-old dog is basically applying for Social Security. In this episode of Dying Laughing, I share how denial has shown up in my life (spoiler: a lot), why dogs are little time capsules, and I read submissions about the funniest, most relatable, and most painfully human ways people and their families have lived in denial. From pretending a breakup was “just a break” to ignoring that Grandma’s wig was on backwards at the funeral this one’s honest, hilarious, and maybe a little too real.

EPISODE 7: How To Heal After Loss with Sarah Barthel (Phantogram) Pt. 2 Dying Laughing with Jessimae Peluso In this powerful continuation of our conversation, Sarah Barthel opens up about how grief reshaped her relationship with her mother, and how a life-altering session with a medium helped her entire family process their loss in a deeply emotional and unexpected way. We also answer questions from listeners about navigating heartbreak, healing, and what it means to find connection after someone is gone. It’s a raw, moving episode that reminds us: grief doesn’t end, but sometimes, it transforms. If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation or thoughts of suicide please dial 988 . Website: ⁠https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox⁠ Heather Nicole Skincare: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/heathernicoleskincare?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==⁠ Dying Laughing Sad B!tch Spotify playlist:  ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4oEPcojn4F8tAl93m7O8dm?si=XvGd7MXASIyUh

EPISODE 6: How Art Heals Grief with Sarah Barthel (Phantogram) Pt. 1  Dying Laughing with Jessimae Peluso In this deeply personal episode of Dying Laughing, Jessimae sits down with her dear friend and musical powerhouse, Sarah Barthel lead singer of Phantogram and one of the most beautiful souls on the planet. The two reflect on how they met during a USO Christmas tour, both navigating fresh grief, and how that shared heartbreak turned into an unshakable bond. Sarah opens up about losing her father, the tragic death of her sister by suicide, and how music and laughter have been vital lifelines through every stage of her healing. From on-stage performances to backstage breakdowns, they dive into the ways we hold pain, release it, and somehow still laugh in the middle of it all. Because sometimes, laughter is the medicine.

EPISODE 5: The Stages of GriefPodcast: Dying Laughing with Jessimae Peluso In this episode, I’m diving into the five stages of grief or as I like to call them, the emotional group chat from hell. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance sound great on paper... but in real life? They’re messy, unpredictable, and rarely show up in order. I’m sharing how each stage actually unfolded for me, with stories pulled from my Grief Survival Guide mini-series on Sharp Tongue, plus a fresh take on what it really means to “process” loss. I also unpack the difference between the classic five stages and the newer seven-stage model, and explain why grief doesn’t follow a rulebook it follows you, sometimes in sweatpants. Whether you’re deep in denial or mad at a bird (been there), this episode is here to help you feel seen, heard, and hopefully a little less alone. Thanks for supporting this show and this beautiful, messy grief community. Your support means I get to keep laughing through the sad stuff and help

EPISODE 4: Stamos & the Soundtrack of Grief (Part 2) Dying Laughing with Jessimae Peluso Part two with Stamos, baby! We go even deeper in this one. We recorded before the recent passing of Brian Wilson’s wife, Melinda, so the conversation around his work with The Beach Boys hits even harder now. We talk about how music helps us survive grief, the real behind-the-scenes magic of Full House, and how our mutual friend Jeff Ross plays a big role in how we process pain through comedy. We talk about what it’s like to keep loving after loss… and how grief keeps surprising you, even years later. This one felt like a warm hug with a drum solo. Listen when you’re ready to cry, laugh, or just feel seen. Buy his book If You Would Have Told Me: ⁠https://a.co/d/9RCTKwS⁠ FOR MORE FUN IN YOUR LIFE...FOLLOW JESSIMAE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE DYING LAUGHING POD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://found.ee/DyingLaughing⁠⁠⁠⁠  SUPPORT THE FAN CLUB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://found.ee/JessimaePeluso-Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ SEE JESSIMAE LIVE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://found.ee/jessimaetour⁠⁠⁠

EPISODE 3: John Stamos Pt. 1 — If You Would Have Told Me Dying Laughing with Jessimae Peluso You think you know John Stamos. But do you know what his biggest grief was? Or why he secretly relates to all of us who’ve lost someone and can’t quite let them go? In Part One of this two-parter, I sit down with John Stamos not just as a celebrity, but as a human being who’s lived through major loss, public pressure, and Full House-level fame. We talk about the people we miss, the weird ways we stay connected to them, and yes… Uncle Jesse comes up. But it’s more than that. This episode will sneak up on you. One second you’re like, “Oh wow, Stamos is hot and funny,” and the next you’re like, “Why am I crying in traffic?” There’s a reason he wrote a book. There’s a reason he said yes to this podcast. Don’t miss it. Trust me. It gets deeper than you think. Buy his book If You Would Have Told Me: https://a.co/d/9RCTKwS FOR MORE FUN IN YOUR LIFE...FOLLOW JESSIMAE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE DYING LAUGHING POD: ⁠⁠⁠https://fo

Ep.2: The Dead Parent Olympics Okay. If you’ve lost a parent or even just had a complicated relationship with one, this episode might hit you straight in the gut… but in like, a warm hug meets a gut-punch kind of way. This episode is for all of us in the “Dead Dad’s Club” and the “Dead Mom’s Club” and especially for those of us who didn’t get a trophy for surviving the worst moments of our lives. Jessimae talks about the bizarre things that happen when your parents die-the competition, the weird flexes, the dark jokes that only make sense after your whole world falls apart. She's sharing stories I’ve never told before… like the FaceTime goodbye that was anything but graceful, and the hospice goodbye that haunts her in the best and worst ways. It’s raw, it’s ridiculous, and yeah we even roast her dead parents because they’d expect nothing less! This isn’t therapy, but it might feel like the grief support group you wish had wine and didn’t suck. You in? Email us! JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.com FOLLOW JE

Episode 1: Are You Grieving Wrong? Welcome to Dying Laughing the grief survival podcast that knows you’ve cried in a Marshalls fitting room and called it healing. In this premiere episode, Jessimae asks the big, awkward question: Are you grieving wrong?  She breaks down the weird, brutal, and beautiful parts of loss from how grief shows up differently for everyone and why there's truly no “right” way to do it. She explores the clinical diagnosis of “prolonged grief” according to the DSM-5, reflects on how long Italians actually grieve (spoiler: forever), and introduces her own updated NEW GRIEF RULES for surviving loss without losing your damn mind. From seeing her mom’s ghost in Italy to rejecting the idea that grief is one-size-fits-all, this episode is a real, funny, and sometimes haunting reminder that however you're grieving…you're doing it right. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, a pet, a job, or just your damn mind this is your new grief safe space...with jokes.  Because even grief deserves a punch

Welcome to Dying Laughing, a comedy podcast about grief, loss, and the weird, wild, sometimes hilarious moments that come with being a human with feelings. In this trailer episode, Jessimae gives you a taste of what to expect from the pod:

It’s the end of an era and the beginning of something even BETTER! After years of stories, therapy sessions disguised as interviews, and enough oversharing to make my ancestors sweat… this is the final episode of Sharp Tongue Podcast. In this send-off, I reflect on what this podcast has meant to me, the beautiful (and weird) community we’ve built, and why it’s time for a change. We have a new name, a new direction, and the same dark sense of humor that got us through it all. Thank you for riding with me. For listening. For laughing. For healing in real time. Let’s lay Sharp Tongue to rest and DIE LAUGHING together. New show. New name. Same Jessimae. Follow @JessimaePeluso + subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts.

This week, board uncertified with a Ph.D in THC, Dr. Peluso is back to answer your questions about WTF is going on with Bill Belichick, how much brisket is too much brisket, and how much she loves Uncle Baby Billy. SUBMIT YOUR DR.P Qs: Every SUN on IG STORY: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/jessimaepelus⁠ Hey Sharp Tonguers! The new Dying Laughing with Jessimae will be available right here in a few weeks. I will have interviews with my favorite comedians, actors, authors and more about life and loss. Regular Sharp Tongue episodes will be available on my patreon page. Hilarity For Charity: ⁠https://wearehfc.org⁠ Alzheimer's Association: ⁠https://www.alz.org/socal⁠ Email us: JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.com Outro music "Breathe" by Tyler Labine , Adanac. CALL AND LEAVE US A VM TO BE PLAYED FOR THE POD: 513-916-0930 Follow JESSIMAE: YT: ⁠https://found.ee/jessimae-youtube⁠ TOUR:⁠ ⁠⁠https://found.ee/jessimaetour⁠  FAN CLUB: ⁠https://found.ee/JessimaePeluso-Patreon ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. V

Hey Sharp Tonguers! The new Dying Laughing with Jessimae will be available right here in a few weeks. I will have interviews with my favorite comedians, actors, authors and more about life and loss. Regular Sharp Tongue episodes will be available on my patreon page. This week Jessimae discusses her adventures from the Moontower comedy festival in Austin, Texas, Leonardo Dicaprio's age limit, teenage pregnancies, and how some things never change. Hilarity For Charity: https://wearehfc.org Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/socal Email us: JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.com Outro music "Breathe" by Tyler Labine , Adanac. CALL AND LEAVE US A VM TO BE PLAYED FOR THE POD: 513-916-0930 Follow JESSIMAE: YT: https://found.ee/jessimae-youtube TOUR: https://found.ee/jessimaetour  FAN CLUB: https://found.ee/JessimaePeluso-Patreon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is part 2 episode! A swapcast with hardcore straight edge singer from H20, and host of One Life One Chance podcast Toby Morse to discuss ageism, the danger of technology in our love life, lack of sex education, how porn desensitizes us, the entertainer’s heart, and how to find a healthy relationship with grief. Hey Sharp Tonguers! The new Dying Laughing with Jessimae will be available right here in a few weeks. I will have interviews with my favorite comedians, actors, authors and more about life and loss. Regular Sharp Tongue episodes will be available on my patreon page. Hilarity For Charity: https://wearehfc.org Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/socal Email us: JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.com Outro music "Breathe" by Tyler Labine , Adanac. CALL AND LEAVE US A VM TO BE PLAYED FOR THE POD: 513-916-0930 Follow JESSIMAE: YT: https://found.ee/jessimae-youtube TOUR: https://found.ee/jessimaetour  FAN CLUB: https://found.ee/JessimaePeluso-Patreon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

This week is a BONUS episode! A swapcast with hardcore straight edge singer from H20, and host of One Life One Chance podcast Toby Morse to discuss living in abundance, grocery store commercialism, being the class clown, the failure of the education system, and the NYC grind. Hope you enjoy! Hey Sharp Tonguers! The new Dying Laughing with Jessimae will be available right here in a few weeks. I will have interviews with my favorite comedians, actors, authors and more about life and loss. Regular Sharp Tongue episodes will be available on my patreon page. Hilarity For Charity: https://wearehfc.org Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/socal Email us: JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.com Outro music "Breathe" by Tyler Labine , Adanac. CALL AND LEAVE US A VM TO BE PLAYED FOR THE POD: 513-916-0930 Follow JESSIMAE: YT: https://found.ee/jessimae-youtube TOUR: https://found.ee/jessimaetour  FAN CLUB: https://found.ee/JessimaePeluso-Patreon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, board uncertified with a Ph.D in THC, Dr. Peluso is back to answer your questions about boundaries after breakups, moving to a new country, Stamos Kiss and Tell, and how to deal with Narcissists. SUBMIT YOUR DR.P Qs: Every SUN on IG STORY: http://www.instagram.com/jessimaepelus Hey Sharp Tonguers! The new Dying Laughing with Jessimae will be available right here in a few weeks. I will have interviews with my favorite comedians, actors, authors and more about life and loss. Regular Sharp Tongue episodes will be available on my patreon page. Hilarity For Charity: https://wearehfc.org Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/socal Email us: JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.com Outro music "Breathe" by Tyler Labine , Adanac. CALL AND LEAVE US A VM TO BE PLAYED FOR THE POD: 513-916-0930 Follow JESSIMAE: YT: https://found.ee/jessimae-youtube TOUR: https://found.ee/jessimaetour  FAN CLUB: https://found.ee/JessimaePeluso-Patreon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jessimae discusses her new movie, traveling in Poland with the USO, the problem with equality, and almost dying in Kansas. Hey Sharp Tonguers! The new Dying Laughing with Jessimae will be available right here in a few weeks. I will have interviews with my favorite comedians, actors, authors and more about life and loss. Regular Sharp Tongue episodes will be available on my patreon page. Hilarity For Charity: https://wearehfc.org Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/socal Email us: JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.com Outro music "Breathe" by Tyler Labine , Adanac. CALL AND LEAVE US A VM TO BE PLAYED FOR THE POD: 513-916-0930 SUBMIT YOUR DR.P Qs: Every SUN on IG STORY: http://www.instagram.com/jessimaepelus Follow JESSIMAE: YT: https://found.ee/jessimae-youtube TOUR: https://found.ee/jessimaetour  FAN CLUB: https://found.ee/JessimaePeluso-Patreon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome Girl Code director, and director of the new movie F Marry Kill Laura "Troll Hunter" Murphy to discuss the state of the industry, the process of adoption, and how to navigate motherhood and pursuing a dream. Hey Sharp Tonguers! The new Dying Laughing with Jessimae will be available right here in a few weeks. I will have interviews with my favorite comedians, actors, authors and more about life and loss. Regular Sharp Tongue episodes will be available on my patreon page. Hilarity For Charity: https://wearehfc.org Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/socal Email us: JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.com Outro music "Breathe" by Tyler Labine , Adanac. CALL AND LEAVE US A VM TO BE PLAYED FOR THE POD: 513-916-0930 SUBMIT YOUR DR.P Qs: Every SUN on IG STORY: http://www.instagram.com/jessimaepelus Follow JESSIMAE: YT: https://found.ee/jessimae-youtube TOUR: https://found.ee/jessimaetour  FAN CLUB: https://found.ee/JessimaePeluso-Patreon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f

This week Jessimae discusses Rip Wheeler, throwing rocks at glass houses, elevator etiquette, getting phone scammed by her neice, and an escaped Emu. Emoo? Hey Sharp Tonguers! The new Dying Laughing with Jessimae will be available right here in a few weeks. I will have interviews with my favorite comedians, actors, authors and more about life and loss. Regular Sharp Tongue episodes will be available on my patreon page. Hilarity For Charity: https://wearehfc.org Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/socal Email us: JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.com Outro music "Breathe" by Tyler Labine , Adanac. CALL AND LEAVE US A VM TO BE PLAYED FOR THE POD: 513-916-0930 SUBMIT YOUR DR.P Qs: Every SUN on IG STORY: http://www.instagram.com/jessimaepelus Follow JESSIMAE: YT: https://found.ee/jessimae-youtube TOUR: https://found.ee/jessimaetour  FAN CLUB: https://found.ee/JessimaePeluso-Patreon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices