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My Dead Parents

My Dead Parents

Campfire Media

In 2018, Bree Helders lost both of her parents and, oh baby, is she ready to talk about it. Join her journey of grieving, as she talks to a new guest every week who also has a dead parent. They discuss navigating grief and the way it manifests, hospitals and funerals, crazy families, and all the milestones, emotions, and changes that come with your new membership to the club you never wanted to join.

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My Dead Parents - Jon Gabrus

Jon Gabrus

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08/28/19 • 59 min

Bree sits down with comedian Jon Gabrus (Guy Code, Comedy Bang! Bag!, High and Mighty), who lost is father six years ago, to discuss mournig a living parent, remembering the faults in your dead parents, and what's so good about marriage.

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SHOW INFORMATION
Instagram: @MyDeadParents
Email: [email protected]

Hosted by Bree Helders: @BreanaHelders
Produced by Julia Meltzer: @drunkactress
Music by Phil Romo: Philromo.com

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My Dead Parents - GloZell Green

GloZell Green

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10/30/19 • 61 min

Bree sits down with the "queen of youtube", comedian Glozell Green, and the two discuss not wanting to share a lover with their mother, doing what you have to do when caring for a sick parent, and how systemic racism denied Glozell's father acceptable medical care and quality of life.

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SHOW INFORMATION
Instagram: @MyDeadParents
Email: [email protected]

Hosted by Bree Helders: @BreanaHelders
Produced by Julia Meltzer: @drunkactress
Music by Phil Romo: Philromo.com

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My Dead Parents - Brian Geraghty

Brian Geraghty

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10/23/19 • 63 min

Actor Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker, Bobby, The Alienist) lost his parents less than a year apart, two years ago. Bree lost her parents four months apart, a year ago. The two discuss putting on a brave face, parenting your parents, and one death being harder than the other.

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SHOW INFORMATION
Instagram: @MyDeadParents
Email: [email protected]

Hosted by Bree Helders: @BreanaHelders
Produced by Julia Meltzer: @drunkactress
Music by Phil Romo: Philromo.com

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My Dead Parents - Britt Lucas

Britt Lucas

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10/16/19 • 71 min

Bree sits down with photographer Britt Lucas, who's father died less than a year ago. Bree's one year death-aversary just passed, and the two discuss the numbness and heartbreak that comes with the first year. The way that grief breaks you as a person and changes you forever, and the best ways to honor your dead parents.

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SHOW INFORMATION
Instagram: @MyDeadParents
Email: [email protected]

Hosted by Bree Helders: @BreanaHelders
Produced by Julia Meltzer: @drunkactress
Music by Phil Romo: Philromo.com

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My Dead Parents - Greg Wallace

Greg Wallace

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10/09/19 • 68 min

Bree sits down with writer and performer Greg Wallace (UCBLA), and the two discuss the heartache of telling your siblings that your parent died, embalming and mysterious deaths.

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SHOW INFORMATION
Instagram: @MyDeadParents
Email: [email protected]

Hosted by Bree Helders: @BreanaHelders
Produced by Julia Meltzer: @drunkactress
Music by Phil Romo: Philromo.com

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My Dead Parents - Will Hines

Will Hines

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10/02/19 • 67 min

Bree sits down with comedian Will Hines (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn 99, Broad City), who lost his mother to breast cancer when he was sixteen. The two discuss how the loss of a matriarch displaces a family and the way that grief effects your ability to emote and be vulnerable.

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SHOW INFORMATION
Instagram: @MyDeadParents
Email: [email protected]
Hosted by Bree Helders: @BreanaHelders
Produced by Julia Meltzer: @drunkactress
Music by Phil Romo: Philromo.com

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My Dead Parents - Lyndsey Frank

Lyndsey Frank

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09/25/19 • 66 min

Bree sits down with comedian, Lyndsey Frank.

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SHOW INFORMATION
Instagram: @MyDeadParents
Email: [email protected]
Hosted by Bree Helders: @BreanaHelders
Produced by Julia Meltzer: @drunkactress
Music by Phil Romo: Philromo.com

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My Dead Parents - Steve Agee

Steve Agee

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09/18/19 • 72 min

Bree sits down with Steve Agee (The Sarah Silverman Show, The New Girl, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2).

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SHOW INFORMATION
Instagram: @MyDeadParents
Email: [email protected]
Hosted by Bree Helders: @BreanaHelders
Produced by Julia Meltzer: @drunkactress
Music by Phil Romo: Philromo.com

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My Dead Parents - Michael Runion

Michael Runion

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09/11/19 • 70 min

Bree sits down with musician Michael Runion (The Chances, JJAMZ), who lost his father when he was ten, and the two discuss the way that grief changes over time, experiencing loss before knowing how to express your emotions, and how your parents having their own demons may have no connection to your importance.

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SHOW INFORMATION
Instagram: @MyDeadParents
Email: [email protected]
Hosted by Bree Helders: @BreanaHelders
Produced by Julia Meltzer: @drunkactress
Music by Phil Romo: Philromo.com

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My Dead Parents - Courtney Arnett

Courtney Arnett

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09/04/19 • 66 min

Bree sits down with writer and performer Courtney Arnett (Second City Chicago), who's dad died fifteen years ago, and they discuss how to celebrate a death anniversary, what family really is, and what our dead parents look like now.

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SHOW INFORMATION
Instagram: @MyDeadParents
Email: [email protected]
Hosted by Bree Helders: @BreanaHelders
Produced by Julia Meltzer: @drunkactress
Music by Phil Romo: Philromo.com

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FAQ

How many episodes does My Dead Parents have?

My Dead Parents currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does My Dead Parents cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on My Dead Parents?

The episode title 'Jon Gabrus' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on My Dead Parents?

The average episode length on My Dead Parents is 61 minutes.

How often are episodes of My Dead Parents released?

Episodes of My Dead Parents are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of My Dead Parents?

The first episode of My Dead Parents was released on Jul 17, 2019.

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