Play This At My Funeral

Storytelling Through Songs with Award-Winning Author Georgia Clark (Ep 27)

💐 Episode Summary Just 10 songs make up author Georgia Clark’s playlist, but each one holds a powerful story from an era of her life. This episode brings together so many of the creative arts into one conversation: from writing to indie music, storytelling onstage to the power of Queen’s artistry and greatest masterpiece, Bohemian Rhapsody.  💿 Songs Mentioned 1. “Try A Little Tenderness” by The Commitments 2. “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon 3. “Sugar Water” by Cibo Matto 4. “Kissing The Lipless” by The Shins 5. “New York State of Mind” by Billy Joel 6. “Dress” by Taylor Swift 7. “Take Five” by The Dave Brubeck Quartet 8. “Crowded Table” by The Highwomen  9. “Flame Trees” by Sarah Blasko 10. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen You can listen to Georgia’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5O4m60MuuttvZk8uNcYPTQ?si=x4QqdYVkRMWLv2RDB4ke1A&nd=1&dlsi=415a93699deb494e [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5O4m60MuuttvZk8uNcYPTQ?si=x4QqdYVkRMWLv2RDB4ke1A&nd=1&dlsi=415a93699deb494e]  🎙 About the Guest Georgia Clark is the award-winning author of  Play It Again [https://www.georgiaclark.com/play-it-again], Most Wonderful [https://www.georgiaclark.com/most-wonderful], Island Time [https://www.georgiaclark.com/island-time], It Had To Be You [https://www.georgiaclark.com/it-had-to-be-you], The Regulars [https://www.georgiaclark.com/the-regulars], The Bucket List [https://www.georgiaclark.com/the-bucket-list], and others. She's the founder and host of Generation Women [https://www.generationwomen.us/], a beloved multigenerational storytelling series that performs monthly at Joe's Pub in New York, and in cities across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Georgia creates transformational experiences for writers and creative communities through retreats, workshops, storytelling events, and My Novel Year [https://www.georgiaclark.com/my-novel-year-draft], her signature 12-month mentorship program. She’s a freelance editor with 831 Stories [https://831stories.com/]. A native Aussie, Georgia lives in Brooklyn with her wife and daughters.  🙏🏽 Thank You to Our Supporters TremFit [https://www.tremfit.com/] — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First [https://www.buyyoursecondhomefirst.com/] — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view? 🌹 About Play This At My Funeral Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios. Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay Connected Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.” Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites. Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat. 🎙 About the Host Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

Cozy, Open Mic Night Funeral Vibes with guest Kat Kibben (Ep 26)

💐 Episode Summary In our first guest episode of season 3, Dinah sits down with longtime work collaborator and beautiful human, Kat Kibben, for a conversation on the reality of life’s journey taking us off course. But in the best way possible. Kat’s playlist brings to life a cozy, open mic night feel at your favorite bar which exactly how they want their funeral to feel. We’ll talk about artists like Hermanos Gutiérrez and Otis Redding, and get introduced to Kat’s favorite genre of music - “that guy playing guitar that no one’s ever heard of.” Well, now we know Joe Purdy, Greg Holden, and Noah Kahan, and we’re in love with their music.  💿 Songs Mentioned 1. “Boys in the Street” by Greg Holden 2. “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding 3. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel 4. “Hijos Del Sol” by Hermanos Gutierrez  5. “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac 6. “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” by Peter, Paul and Mary 7. “Mess” by Noah Kahan 8. “Big Black Car” by Gregory Alan Isakov 9. “Worn Out Shoes” by Joe Purdy  10. “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke 11. “Nightswimming” by R.E.M. 12. “And I Love Her” by the Beatles 13. “Please Forgive Me” by David Gray 14. “I Am Appalachia” by Josiah and the Bonnevilles  You can listen to Kat’s playlist on Spotify here:  https://tinyurl.com/47dzyyuf [https://tinyurl.com/47dzyyuf] The only recording of Ingrid Michaelson’s loop cover of R.E.M.’s “Nightswimming” we discussed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3bXLwdrP7s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3bXLwdrP7s] 🎙 About the Guest Katrina Kibben is a keynote speaker, recruiting consultant, best-selling author, and founder of Three Ears Media, where they help organizations learn how to navigate change with confidence to build more collaborative and resilient teams.  With more than 15 years of experience at global brands like Monster.com and Care.com, Katrina is known for their extensive research on creating better hiring outcomes and science-backed approaches to resilience. As a LinkedIn Top Voice, their insights have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, and more. They are the author of two books, This Was All An Accident and The Bounce Back Factor: A Leader’s Guide to Liking Yourself While Leading People. When Kat isn't writing or speaking on stages around the world, they're happy to be at home in Rockford, IL with their girlfriend and the dogs behind the name Three Ears Media.  🙏🏽 Thank You to Our Supporters TremFit [https://www.tremfit.com/] — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for. Second Home First [https://www.buyyoursecondhomefirst.com/] — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view? 🌹 About Play This At My Funeral Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios. Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay Connected Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.” Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites. Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat. 🎙 About the Host Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

The Power of Threes – Kicking Off Season 3 with host Dinah (Ep 25)

💐 Episode Summary Let’s kickoff Season 3 with host Dinah. You’ll hear a preview of guests and songs coming, as we launch this fresh batch of episodes with episode.    🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters: TremFit [https://www.tremfit.com/] — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First [https://www.buyyoursecondhomefirst.com/] — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view? 🌹 About Play This At My Funeral Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, host Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios. Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay Connected Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.” Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites. Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat. 🎙 About the Host Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

Season 2 Closer with Host Dinah Alobeid (Ep 24)

🌹 About Play This At My Funeral Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios. Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay Connected Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.” Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites. Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat. 🎙 About the Host Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s). 🙏🏽 Thank You to Our Supporters Huge thanks to our show supporters: TremFit [https://www.tremfit.com/] — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First [https://www.buyyoursecondhomefirst.com/] — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

Nervous System Regulation in a Funeral Playlist: Part 2 Ben Kintisch (Ep 23)

🎧 Play This At My Funeral — Nervous System Regulation in a Funeral Playlist: Part 2 of the Ben Kintisch Interview 💐 Episode Summary We’re digging into the peace, love, and pure zen vibes of Benjamin Kintisch’s funeral playlist. The singer, musician, educator, Cantor, and creator of “Life Review: The Hospice Musical” shares tender moments that influenced his musical education and profession. In this beautiful episode, Benjamin pays tribute to friends long gone, mentors, and family through the musical stylings of Simon & Garfunkel, Sue Horowitz, The Beatles and more.  💿 Songs Mentioned 1. “The Only Living Boy In New York” by Simon and Garfunkel 2. “Peace Song” by Sue Horowitz 3. “Corner of the Sky” from Pippin 4. “With My Own Two Hands” by Ben Harper 5. “Let It Be” by The Beatles You can listen to Ben’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aGFaEOOngVsbP1KAEuM52?si=MuzhOaCtSu6wVehWQEdb4w [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aGFaEOOngVsbP1KAEuM52?si=MuzhOaCtSu6wVehWQEdb4w]  🎙 About the Guest Benjamin Kintisch is a trained chaplain, a music teacher, and a Cantor.  He is the creator, lyricist and playwright of “Life Review: The Hospice Musical.” This musical comedy is the first play he has created.  Kintisch has loved singing and performing on stage since his youth. He graduated from Brown University with concentration in Judaic Studies. Graduate studies at Jewish Theological Seminary included a Masters in Sacred Music along with a Cantorial degree. Kintisch has  completed four years of chaplaincy training, having served in both hospice and eldercare facilities. He teaches music at a small elementary school in College Park, MD. He currently lives in Columbia, MD with his wife, daughter, and 2 dogs. 🌹 About Play This At My Funeral Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios. Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay Connected Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.” Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites. Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat. 🎙 About the Host Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s). 🙏🏽 Thank You to Our Supporters Huge thanks to our show supporters: TremFit [https://www.tremfit.com/] — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First [https://www.buyyoursecondhomefirst.com/] — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?