Where's The Grief?

Death is an inevitable part of life, and yet it can be difficult and uncomfortable to talk about the process of grief amongst one's peers. In this podcast, comedian Jordon Ferber helps shine some light into the darkest parts of our own existence and encourage a more open discussion about the effects of grief, and offers coping mechanisms to those suffering.

Ep 91 - Kirk Smith 02/11/2020

Ep 91 - Kirk Smith In this episode, I sat down with comedian Kirk Smith to talk about the difficulties of being a single father, trying to raise an autistic son after the death of his wife. We talk about the importance of being vulnerable when discussing difficult topics, and the value of really connecting with an audience when doing so. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/13107401

Ep. 90 - Sharon Spell 01/21/2020

Ep. 90 - Sharon Spell In this episode, I talk to comedian and storyteller Sharon Spell! Sharon's parents died just 18 days apart in 2011. As a comedian Sharon almost immediately began talking about her loss onstage, and has since gone on to share stories on the RISK podcast, on her own show Gens Stories, and is a Moth StorySLAM winner. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/12833408

Ep 89 - Andrea Wilson Woods 01/07/2020

Ep 89 - Andrea Wilson Woods Andrea's sister Adrienne died at 15 after a battle with liver cancer. Her book, "Better Off Bald" chronicles the 147 days from diagnosis to death. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/12651317

Remembering Angelo Lozada 12/30/2019

Remembering Angelo Lozada Angelo Lozada, comedian, father, friend, has passed away. A pillar of the comedy community, Angelo succumbed to stomach cancer on December 17th, 2019. While the world is a little darker, I take solace in the fact that I knew him, and that I got the chance to sit down with him and talk about what it's like to lose someone you love. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/12564485

Ep. 88 - Jess Wood 12/10/2019

Ep. 88 - Jess Wood Woot woot! I sat down with comedian Jess Wood! Born and raised in LA, Jess had a tumultuous upbringing that had her familiar with loss from an early age. After spending nearly 20 years in NYC Jess moved back to LA shortly after the death of the first love of her life, and has since also lost her mother and several other friends. She recently put her one person show, "It's A Lot" up in LA, and is working on a book of the same title. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/12349697

Ep 87 - Author Shelby Forsythia 11/25/2019

Ep 87 - Author Shelby Forsythia In this episode, Jordon interviews author Shelby Forsythia, author of Permission to Grieve and host of her own podcast, Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss. After the unexpected death of her mother in 2013, Shelby became what she calls a “student of grief” as she helps others on the path back into the light. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/12171563

Ep 86 - Barry Ribs 11/12/2019

Ep 86 - Barry Ribs Huzzah! In this episode, I interviewed comedian Barry Ribs! A fixture of the NYC comedy scene for over 20 years, Barry is known for his unique style of storytelling, and a no punches pulled approach to life in general. An orphan at this point in his life, we talk about the issues we deal with in childhood, and the difficulty of being a father to an addict. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/12013253

Ep 85 - Jay Nog Returns! 10/14/2019

Ep 85 - Jay Nog Returns! Comedian Jay Nog returns to talk about his upcoming one man show, "Goody." Jay was among the first guests on the podcast (Episode 4!) to talk about the death of his best friend to suicide in 1999. In the 4 years since we first spoke, Jay got married and had a son, as well as continuing to raise awareness about suicide prevention.. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/11636369

Ep 84 - Kristy Belich remembering Joseph Rocha 10/08/2019

Ep 84 - Kristy Belich remembering Joseph Rocha Kristy Belich talks about the death of her good friend and mentor, fellow comedian Joseph Rocha. A good friend of Jordon's as well, Joseph was a pillar and a staple of both the NYC and San Fransisco comedy scenes so his loss was felt by so many people. We discuss giving ourselves permission to grieve, and the importance of gratitude in a life when we truly don't know what comes next. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/11563559

Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki 09/17/2019

Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki In this episode, I sat down with Yogi and Wellness Expert Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki to talk about sibling grief! It's been 21 years since the death of his sister Lauren, and its taken time for Jason to find the right balance to help others along with himself. We talk about the importance of having peer support, gratitude, and the understanding that we all need to find our own path back into the light. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/11288561

Live From the TCF Conference Part 2 09/05/2019

Live From the TCF Conference Part 2 Here is part 2 my interviews LIVE from the 42nd Annual Compassionate Friends National Conference. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/11139749

Live From the TCF Conference 2019 - Philadelphia 08/20/2019

Live From the TCF Conference 2019 - Philadelphia Once again, Jordon is LIVE from the Annual Compassionate Friends National Conference! In this all Siblings episode, Key Note speakers Katelyn and Dylan Stoskus, followed by brief interviews with each of them after the fact. We also hear from TCF Director Allie Sims-Franklin, and Peter Pajitnov. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/10929635

Episode 80 - Kelly Carlin 06/19/2019

Episode 80 - Kelly Carlin Jordon talks to author Kelly Carlin about the ups and downs of dealing with life and loss. Her book, "A Carlin Home Companion" details her upbringing and the ever evolving relationship we have with our parents and ourselves. After losing her mother rather privately, and then her father so publicly, Kelly has found a refreshing and honest outlook on how to move forward despite adversity. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/10207913

Episode 79 - Tom Nemec 06/04/2019

Episode 79 - Tom Nemec In this episode, Jordon welcomes comedian and author Tom Nemic. Tom's father died when he was in High School, and his mother in 2000, but the biggest loss we focus on his that of his childhood, and the adulthood of a girlfriends son. We talk about the importance of having a community, and the difficulty we all have in being honest with ourselves. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/10047893

Episode 78 - Phill Causey 05/20/2019

Episode 78 - Phill Causey In this episode, I talked with comedian and podcaster Phil Causey, who lost one of his best childhood friends to suicide a few years ago. We talk about the difficulty of being outside the immediate friends/family dynamic and how one is allowed to grieve. We also talk about how many unanswered questions come up after a suicide, and how we can combat the thoughts that often crop up. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/9854678

Episode 77 - Marisa Bardach Ramel 05/02/2019

Episode 77 - Marisa Bardach Ramel In this episode, Jordon talks with Author Marisa Bardach Ramel about her newly published book, "The Goodbye Diaries: A Mother Daughter Memoir" /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/9626372

Episode 76 - Bobby Lockwood 04/09/2019

Episode 76 - Bobby Lockwood In this episode I sat down with comedian Bobby Lockwood to talk about life after the death of his father to pancreatic cancer. We talk about how men are taught to grieve, and how using distractions for your grief as a coping mechanism can only work for so long. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/9332363

Episode 75 - Wendi Starling 03/25/2019

Episode 75 - Wendi Starling Huzzah! At long last I got to sit down with comedian Wendi Starling to talk about a wide range of comedy and grief related issues, not the least of which is our shifting and tumultuous relationship with sobriety and how it can feel just as destructive as the alternative. The importance of self-care as well as having a community of support is invaluable in rolling with the punches life deals out. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/9137465

Episode 74 - Anne Brener 03/11/2019

Episode 74 - Anne Brener In this episode, I sat down with Rabbi Anne Brener to discuss the new updated and expanded version of her book, "Mourning and Mitzvah," now celebrating its 25th year in publication. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/8964581

Episode 73 - Samantha Bednarz 02/20/2019

Episode 73 - Samantha Bednarz In this episode, I sat down with comedian Samantha Bednarz to talk about a wide array of losses, from godparents to siblings, Samatha has been through the wringer. We talk about what it's like to be a reluctant death-whisperer, and how cathartic it can be to deal with dark issues on-stage. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/8721971

Episode 72 - Alex Pischera 01/22/2019

Episode 72 - Alex Pischera In this episode I sat down with comedian and fellow podcaster Alex Pischera, who lost his father at a young age to Melanoma Cancer. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/8352875

Episode 71 - Paul Oddo 11/26/2018

Episode 71 - Paul Oddo In this episode, I sat down with comedian Paul Oddo! We talk about a variety of types of loss, as well as touching on different approaches to mental health. We talk about the importance of community, and how social stigmas and norms often shape the way we talk about trauma to begin with. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/7692446

Episode 70 - Haley Harris-Bloom/GriefGuide 11/08/2018

Episode 70 - Haley Harris-Bloom/GriefGuide In this first Skype interview for the podcast, I sat down with nurse Haley Harris-Bloom about her development of an app to help individuals navigate their own unique grief processes. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/7492427

Episode 69 - Laurie Kilmartin 10/24/2018

Episode 69 - Laurie Kilmartin Laurie's father had terminal cancer, and she dealt with it by live-tweeting his time in hospice and her grieving process. She ultimately turned those tweets into a special, "45 Jokes About My Dead Dad," as well as a book about the same experience, called "Dead People Suck," which is equally as amazing as her special, and perhaps the first ever Comedy-Grief book. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/7303280

Episode 68 - Daniel Kenner 10/09/2018

Episode 68 - Daniel Kenner In this episode, I sat down with Author Daniel Kenner to talk about his new book, "Room for Grace" about his mother Maureen's battle with stage 4 cancer for her and a debilitating disease for her husband. Maureen’s oral history was captured by her son Daniel out of their recorded conversations. Through anecdotes and hard-earned lessons, Maureen tackles challenges and reframes daily struggles with a positive outlook allowing her to transcend and conquer mortal fears with dignity and room for grace. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/7146812

Episode 67 - Dara Jemmott 09/26/2018

Episode 67 - Dara Jemmott In this episode I sat down with comedian Dara Jemmott to talk about the death of her mother nearly 8 years ago to ALS. We talk about moms, dads, putting the "FUN" in funeral, as well as how long it takes to really accept the realities. We touch on aspects of grief that inform how important it is to understand the length of the journey we are on, and about how family dynamics impact who ends up becoming a caregiver without much choice. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/7095616

Episode 66 - Lori Sommer 09/11/2018

Episode 66 - Lori Sommer In this episode, I sat down with comedian Lori Sommer! Lori initially reached out to me to talk about the loss of the love of her life, and as life would have it, just two weeks prior to our interview the comedy world lost one of our own -- Poppi Kramer died unexpectedly and left so many of us wondering how to move forward. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/7034110

Episode 65 - Mitch Carmody 08/27/2018

Episode 65 - Mitch Carmody Jordon sits down with Mitch Carmody, writer, artist, grief educator and motivational speaker. He is a Grief Facilitator for T.A.P.S, a member of The Association of Death Education and Counseling and has served on the Board of Directors for The Compassionate Friends. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/6973795

Live From the 2018 TCF Conference 08/10/2018

Live From the 2018 TCF Conference Live from the National TCF Conference! /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/6910874

Episode 63 - Keenan Steiner 07/24/2018

Episode 63 - Keenan Steiner In this episode, Jordon sits down with comedian Keenan Steiner to talk about life after the death of his mother nearly 2 years ago to breast cancer. /episode/index/show/wheresthegrief/id/6846642

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