Over My Dead Poddy

S3: Episode 5 - Death, Dilemmas and a Glass of Wine 💀 😕 🍷

Ever wondered if Cllr Carl Tate [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/] gets scared at funerals? Or whether Nichola Reeder [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/] would agree to take the funeral of a convicted criminal? Well, you asked. So we answered. Armed with a glass of wine and the trademark honesty you expect from us, this episode sees us tackle some of the trickiest listener questions we've ever received. Some answers might surprise you. Some might challenge you. And a few reveal a little more about who we really are behind the microphones. No scripts. No hiding. Just two people talking openly about life, death, funerals and the complicated bits in between... whilst Producer Steve Reeder [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/] desperately tries to keep us the right side of libel with the help of his trusty water pistol.  It's heartfelt, occasionally uncomfortable, unexpectedly funny and unmistakably Over My Dead Poddy.

S3: Episode 4 Brewing Community Through Grief

Fresh coffee. Honest conversations. Unexpected hope. ☕🖤 This week on the show, we’re joined by David Martin from Maple Park Café @ Thirsk Crematorium, for a conversation that goes far beyond tea urns and sausage rolls. We’re talking about the reality of running a coffee shop inside a crematorium. The sensitive act of balancing business and grief. The quiet pressure of getting it right for families on one of the hardest days of their lives. And why the most important thing to families after a funeral is often comfort, connection and somewhere to just be. With the usual honesty and humour,  David shares how coffee and cake are unexpectedly helping people talk about grief,  build a community,  and perhaps even find some  hope. Because sometimes the conversations people can’t have in the Crematorium … start over a brew instead. It’s thoughtful, funny, honest and full of the kind of humanity we love best. 🤘🏻☕

S3 Episode 3: Dead Good Care: Behind Closed Doors

Most people never see what happens behind the scenes in a funeral home… but this week, we’re talking to the people who do it all. 🖤 From late night call-outs and private ambulances, to caring and preparing for your loved one with dignity, carrying coffins and making sure every detail runs exactly as it should... Funeral Service Operatives (FSO's) are the unsung heroes of funeral care, and one of the most vital cogs in our engine.  We're discussing what they do and what it takes to be an exception FSO, with one of the best in the industry. It’s honest, emotional, insightful and full of  humanity - just as you’d expect from Over My Dead Poddy. You can also find out what happens about those intimate piercings you know your loved one had, but were too embarrassed to mention to the FD!  Download our latest episode and settle in for a great listen!

S3 Episode 2: Where Dan's Drumbeat Played On

Live West End vocals. Socks with meaning. Detroit Lions pride. Christmas carols. Ginger Shots. This wasn’t a typical funeral… this was Dan's funeral.                                                                                                                                                                                           In this heartfelt episode, Kay Jones joins us to share the story behind a farewell that refused to follow the rules and instead captured a life exactly as it was lived. From the pressure of suddenly having to plan everything, to the fierce determination to get every detail right, this is an honest, moving and  powerful conversation about love, loss and what it really means to say goodbye properly. It’s about the small things that turn out not to be small at all. The moments that matter. And the courage it takes to trust your instincts when it matters most. It’s a longer listen… but it’s worth every minute. 🎧 Download now and hear what’s possible when a goodbye is built with love.

S3 Episode 1:🎙💀🤘🏻 The Resurrection Episode - The Dead Air Is Over, we are Back with Bruises and Actual Scars 🎙️💀🤘🏻

🎙💀🤘🏻 The Resurrection Episode - Dead Air Is Over Back with Bruises And Scars 🎙️💀🤘🏻 We’re back. Season 3, Episode 1 is live now with the usual host line up of Nichola and Carl and no, we haven’t been quietly behaving ourselves. In Episode 1 we’re honest about why we’ve been off air, Nichola fully admits to taking an unexpected tumble, and Carl unveils a flashy new purchase that absolutely no one asked for but everyone will have opinions on. Same dark humour. Same myth-busting. Same honest conversations about death that somehow still make you laugh in the wrong places. You’ve had a few quiet weeks to recover from season 2... that’s over! Come and join our growing community of 1500 followers on Facebook and see what it's all about. Download the new episode now wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️💀🤘🏻