Grief and humor often show up at the same time when you’re dealing with loss. In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with Bill Cooper about grief, father loss, and what it’s like to watch a parent change over time before they pass. Bill shares stories about his dad Frank Cooper, a British-born doctor who moved his family to Canada in search of adventure. Frank loved camping, classical music played way too loud, and spontaneous mischief that turned into legendary family stories. The conversation explores how dementia affects families, the complicated emotions around caregiving, and the strange reality that grief doesn’t always look the way movies suggest it should. Bill also talks about what it’s like to say goodbye without a final moment of clarity, how family traditions help keep a parent’s memory alive, and why grief can show up in quiet ways rather than dramatic ones. Dead Dads is a podcast about losing your dad, coping with grief, father loss, and how men talk about the death of a parent. Honest conversations, real stories, and sometimes laughter in the middle of it all. If you’ve experienced losing your dad, dementia in the family, or the death of a father, this conversation will feel familiar. 👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms:Dead Dads HQ: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/Grief Resources: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ Leave Us a Review: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspodSubstack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast To be or recommend a guest for the show: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/ Timestamps:0:00 – Why talking about our dads keeps their memory alive0:19 – The Dead Dads podcast introduction0:35 – Disclaimer: we are definitely not therapists or doctors 0:54 – Meet today’s guest: Bill Cooper1:17 – Hockey dads and how Scott and Bill know each other1:38 – Why Bill agreed to talk about his dad 2:30 – Music Bill listens to after a tough day3:04 – Sudoku, books, and the power of a good nap3:33 – The niche topic Bill could talk about forever 4:06 – Bill’s “unqualified but willing” handyman philosophy4:47 – Fixing things around the house… sort of 5:27 – Introducing Bill’s dad: Frank Cooper6:07 – Moving from England to Canada6:29 – Frank’s adventurous spirit and love of the outdoors 7:16 – Camping trips and family adventures8:10 – Childhood pranks and mischievous stories 9:39 – Frank’s love of classical music (played very loud)10:11 – The conductor wand Christmas gift 10:30 – Frank’s diagnosis with Lewy body dementia11:05 – Paranoia and the difficult reality of dementia11:51 – Realizing the illness had been present for years 12:28 – The final medical episode that led to his passing13:13 – Sitting beside his hospital bed13:37 – Hoping for one last moment of lucidity 14:07 – When the goodbye didn’t happen the Hollywood way14:50 – Celebrating his birthday in palliative care 15:23 – The first days after he passed16:11 – When siblings take on different responsibilities 16:43 – Staying busy with work during grief17:26 – Getting the call while at an important meeting 18:01 – Planning a family ceremony18:30 – How small tasks help during grief 18:35 – How the grandkids processed the loss19:31 – Helping kids remember their grandfather 20:00 – Family meals and traditions that keep memories alive20:59 – The famous camping story 22:14 – The traits Bill inherited from his dad23:05 – When you start laughing like your father 24:19 – Why Bill never talked much about his grief25:05 – Feeling guilty for not grieving “the right way” 26:07 – Why grief doesn’t follow a rulebook27:04 – Living in a way that would make your dad proud 28:02 – Watching the next generation remember Frank28:24 – How losing a parent changes your perspective 29:13 – Advice for someone who just lost their dad29:57 – A nephew visiting Frank’s grave with a bottle of scotch 30:05 – What Bill misses most about his dad31:10 – Final reflections on remembering our parents 32:01 – How you can support the Dead Dads podcast

<description>&lt;p&gt;Grief and humor often show up at the same time when you’re dealing with loss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with Bill Cooper about grief, father loss, and what it’s like to watch a parent change over time before they pass.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bill shares stories about his dad Frank Cooper, a British-born doctor who moved his family to Canada in search of adventure. Frank loved camping, classical music played way too loud, and spontaneous mischief that turned into legendary family stories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores how dementia affects families, the complicated emotions around caregiving, and the strange reality that grief doesn’t always look the way movies suggest it should.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bill also talks about what it’s like to say goodbye without a final moment of clarity, how family traditions help keep a parent’s memory alive, and why grief can show up in quiet ways rather than dramatic ones.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dead Dads is a podcast about losing your dad, coping with grief, father loss, and how men talk about the death of a parent. Honest conversations, real stories, and sometimes laughter in the middle of it all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve experienced losing your dad, dementia in the family, or the death of a father, this conversation will feel familiar.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dead Dads HQ:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grief Resources:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leave Us a Review: &lt;/strong&gt;https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram: &lt;/strong&gt;https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TikTok:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Substack: &lt;/strong&gt;https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To be or recommend a guest for the show: &lt;/strong&gt;https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 – Why talking about our dads keeps their memory alive&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:19 – The Dead Dads podcast introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:35 – Disclaimer: we are definitely not therapists or doctors&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:54 – Meet today’s guest: Bill Cooper&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:17 – Hockey dads and how Scott and Bill know each other&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:38 – Why Bill agreed to talk about his dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:30 – Music Bill listens to after a tough day&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3:04 – Sudoku, books, and the power of a good nap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3:33 – The niche topic Bill could talk about forever&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4:06 – Bill’s “unqualified but willing” handyman philosophy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4:47 – Fixing things around the house… sort of&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5:27 – Introducing Bill’s dad: Frank Cooper&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:07 – Moving from England to Canada&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:29 – Frank’s adventurous spirit and love of the outdoors&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7:16 – Camping trips and family adventures&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:10 – Childhood pranks and mischievous stories&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;9:39 – Frank’s love of classical music (played very loud)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:11 – The conductor wand Christmas gift&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:30 – Frank’s diagnosis with Lewy body dementia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:05 – Paranoia and the difficult reality of dementia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:51 – Realizing the illness had been present for years&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:28 – The final medical episode that led to his passing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:13 – Sitting beside his hospital bed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:37 – Hoping for one last moment of lucidity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:07 – When the goodbye didn’t happen the Hollywood way&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:50 – Celebrating his birthday in palliative care&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:23 – The first days after he passed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:11 – When siblings take on different responsibilities&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:43 – Staying busy with work during grief&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:26 – Getting the call while at an important meeting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:01 – Planning a family ceremony&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:30 – How small tasks help during grief&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:35 – How the grandkids processed the loss&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:31 – Helping kids remember their grandfather&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:00 – Family meals and traditions that keep memories alive&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:59 – The famous camping story&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:14 – The traits Bill inherited from his dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:05 – When you start laughing like your father&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:19 – Why Bill never talked much about his grief&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:05 – Feeling guilty for not grieving “the right way”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:07 – Why grief doesn’t follow a rulebook&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:04 – Living in a way that would make your dad proud&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:02 – Watching the next generation remember Frank&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:24 – How losing a parent changes your perspective&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:13 – Advice for someone who just lost their dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:57 – A nephew visiting Frank’s grave with a bottle of scotch&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:05 – What Bill misses most about his dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:10 – Final reflections on remembering our parents&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:01 – How you can support the Dead Dads podcast&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Grief and humor often show up at the same time when you’re dealing with loss.In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with Bill Cooper about grief, father loss, and what it’s like to watch a parent change over time before they pass.Bill s...

Grief and Humor: Why Grief Looks Different When You’re Laughing

What happens when losing your dad makes you realize how much of your life depended on him being there to guide you? In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with Blair French about losing his father, Bob French, and the complicated reality of grief after a parent dies. Blair shares the story of his dad, a Vancouver-born accountant and construction executive who was known for quiet wisdom, unexpected jokes, and deep dedication to family. After a routine medical check revealed cancer that had already spread throughout his body, Blair and his family had only a short window to process what was happening. The conversation explores how quickly life can change after a diagnosis, the difficulty of saying goodbye, and the unexpected emotional toll that grief can take on mental health, work, and family relationships. Blair also talks about burnout, therapy, regret about time not spent together, and the ways he now keeps his dad’s memory alive with his son. Dead Dads is a podcast about losing your dad, coping with grief, father loss, and how men talk about the death of a parent. Honest conversations, real stories, and moments of humor that help make grief a little easier to carry. If you’ve experienced losing your dad, grief, or the death of a father, this conversation will feel familiar. 👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms: Dead Dads HQ: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/Grief Resources: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ Leave Us a Review: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspodSubstack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast To be or recommend a guest for the show: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/ Timestamps:00:00 Trust But Verify 00:29 Show Disclaimer Banter 01:03 Meet Blair French 02:16 Comfort Rewatch Rituals 04:27 Who Was Bob French 07:07 Fix It Or Call Pros 08:15 Diagnosis And Metastasis 10:40 Keeping Illness Private 12:14 Passing At Home 15:12 Finding Out And Aftermath 16:43 Stuck Away From Home 17:40 Family Support Network 18:29 Arriving And Taking Charge 19:46 Planning A Small Memorial 21:43 Travel Memories And Safari 23:40 Aftermath And Burnout 29:34 Missing His Guidance 31:34 Blue Jays And Legacy 34:21 Parenting And Time Regrets 36:39 Advice And Farewell

<description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when losing your dad makes you realize how much of your life depended on him being there to guide you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with Blair French about losing his father, Bob French, and the complicated reality of grief after a parent dies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blair shares the story of his dad, a Vancouver-born accountant and construction executive who was known for quiet wisdom, unexpected jokes, and deep dedication to family. After a routine medical check revealed cancer that had already spread throughout his body, Blair and his family had only a short window to process what was happening.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores how quickly life can change after a diagnosis, the difficulty of saying goodbye, and the unexpected emotional toll that grief can take on mental health, work, and family relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blair also talks about burnout, therapy, regret about time not spent together, and the ways he now keeps his dad’s memory alive with his son.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dead Dads is a podcast about losing your dad, coping with grief, father loss, and how men talk about the death of a parent. Honest conversations, real stories, and moments of humor that help make grief a little easier to carry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve experienced losing your dad, grief, or the death of a father, this conversation will feel familiar.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dead Dads HQ:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grief Resources: &lt;/strong&gt;https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leave Us a Review:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram: &lt;/strong&gt;https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TikTok:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Substack:&lt;/strong&gt; https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To be or recommend a guest for the show:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Trust But Verify &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:29 Show Disclaimer Banter &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:03 Meet Blair French &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:16 Comfort Rewatch Rituals &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:27 Who Was Bob French &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:07 Fix It Or Call Pros &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:15 Diagnosis And Metastasis &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:40 Keeping Illness Private &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:14 Passing At Home &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:12 Finding Out And Aftermath &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:43 Stuck Away From Home &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:40 Family Support Network &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:29 Arriving And Taking Charge &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:46 Planning A Small Memorial &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:43 Travel Memories And Safari &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:40 Aftermath And Burnout &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:34 Missing His Guidance &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:34 Blue Jays And Legacy &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:21 Parenting And Time Regrets &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:39 Advice And Farewell&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What happens when losing your dad makes you realize how much of your life depended on him being there to guide you?In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with Blair French about losing his father, Bob French, and the complicated reality...

Losing Your Dad: When Work Becomes an Escape

Grief for men can feel isolating, especially when your dad dies and there isn’t really a place to talk about it. In the first full episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk about losing their fathers, grief, and the strange mix of sadness, humor, and honesty that comes after a parent dies. This episode starts with why the podcast exists. There aren’t many spaces where men talk openly about father loss, grief, and the death of a parent. Dead Dads is an attempt to change that. Scott shares the story of his dad choosing MAID (medical assistance in dying) after a cancer diagnosis and the complicated emotions that came with that decision. Roger talks about losing his dad after years of cancer treatment and the moment he realized things were changing quickly. They also talk about guilt, therapy, family, and the strange ways grief shows up. Sometimes in quiet moments. Sometimes on Christmas. Sometimes when you least expect it. Dead Dads is not therapy.We’re not doctors.Just two guys trying to understand life after losing their dads. If you’ve experienced losing your dad, grief, or the death of a father, this conversation might feel familiar. Sometimes the only way through grief is to talk about it.And occasionally… laugh about it. 👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms: Dead Dads HQ: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/Grief Resources: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ Leave Us a Review: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspodSubstack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast To be or recommend a guest for the show: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/ Timestamps:0:01 – The idea behind Dead Dads0:10 – A sad, weird, funny podcast about losing your dad0:28 – Why we started the podcast0:40 – Why men don’t talk about grief0:54 – Learning through conversation with other men2:16 – Getting to know Scott and Roger2:36 – Comfort shows and the things that help us unwind3:57 – Scott’s dad: cancer and choosing MAID (medical assistance in dying)4:52 – When the diagnosis suddenly became serious6:31 – The concussion that changed his personality7:54 – His suicide attempt and the shock that followed8:45 – Fear, uncertainty, and what Scott learned from it9:55 – Turning grief into motivation to live differently10:27 – Going to therapy after losing his dad11:40 – Becoming a father and redefining what matters12:33 – Roger’s dad and a five-year battle with cancer13:29 – The cycle of hope and setbacks during treatment14:13 – The moment it became clear things were changing15:47 – The moment Roger realized his dad was dying16:46 – The difficult conversation about MAID17:55 – Asking his father what he wanted at the end19:37 – Knowing the exact time his dad would die20:24 – Grieving during Christmas with family20:49 – The first Christmas without his dad21:54 – When grief hits after the holidays22:36 – The burden carried by the people who stay23:29 – Why Roger feels guilt after his dad’s death24:17 – Living with grief day to day25:25 – Why grief never really turns off26:06 – Advice for anyone dealing with the death of a parent26:44 – Why therapy helps27:15 – Why grief can teach you what matters27:32 – Closing thoughts and why this podcast exists

<description>&lt;p&gt;Grief for men can feel isolating, especially when your dad dies and there isn’t really a place to talk about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the first full episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk about losing their fathers, grief, and the strange mix of sadness, humor, and honesty that comes after a parent dies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode starts with why the podcast exists. There aren’t many spaces where men talk openly about father loss, grief, and the death of a parent. Dead Dads is an attempt to change that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Scott shares the story of his dad choosing MAID (medical assistance in dying) after a cancer diagnosis and the complicated emotions that came with that decision. Roger talks about losing his dad after years of cancer treatment and the moment he realized things were changing quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also talk about guilt, therapy, family, and the strange ways grief shows up. Sometimes in quiet moments. Sometimes on Christmas. Sometimes when you least expect it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dead Dads is not therapy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re not doctors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just two guys trying to understand life after losing their dads.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve experienced losing your dad, grief, or the death of a father, this conversation might feel familiar.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes the only way through grief is to talk about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And occasionally… laugh about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dead Dads HQ:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grief Resources: &lt;/strong&gt;https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leave Us a Review:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TikTok: &lt;/strong&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Substack: &lt;/strong&gt;https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To be or recommend a guest for the show:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:01 – The idea behind Dead Dads&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:10 – A sad, weird, funny podcast about losing your dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:28 – Why we started the podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:40 – Why men don’t talk about grief&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:54 – Learning through conversation with other men&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:16 – Getting to know Scott and Roger&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:36 – Comfort shows and the things that help us unwind&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3:57 – Scott’s dad: cancer and choosing MAID (medical assistance in dying)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4:52 – When the diagnosis suddenly became serious&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:31 – The concussion that changed his personality&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7:54 – His suicide attempt and the shock that followed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:45 – Fear, uncertainty, and what Scott learned from it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;9:55 – Turning grief into motivation to live differently&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:27 – Going to therapy after losing his dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:40 – Becoming a father and redefining what matters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:33 – Roger’s dad and a five-year battle with cancer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:29 – The cycle of hope and setbacks during treatment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:13 – The moment it became clear things were changing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:47 – The moment Roger realized his dad was dying&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:46 – The difficult conversation about MAID&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:55 – Asking his father what he wanted at the end&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:37 – Knowing the exact time his dad would die&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:24 – Grieving during Christmas with family&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:49 – The first Christmas without his dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:54 – When grief hits after the holidays&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:36 – The burden carried by the people who stay&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:29 – Why Roger feels guilt after his dad’s death&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:17 – Living with grief day to day&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:25 – Why grief never really turns off&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:06 – Advice for anyone dealing with the death of a parent&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:44 – Why therapy helps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:15 – Why grief can teach you what matters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:32 – Closing thoughts and why this podcast exists&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Grief for men can feel isolating, especially when your dad dies and there isn’t really a place to talk about it.In the first full episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk about losing their fathers, grief, and the strange mix of sadness, humor, a...

Grief Looks Different When You're a Man Without Your Dad

What is it like to lose your dad and then try to keep living your life? In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with guest Tiff Daniels about grief, father loss, and the complicated mix of sadness, responsibility, humor, and memory that follows the death of a parent. Tiff shares the story of his father George, an entrepreneur, salesman, gardener, and community volunteer who passed away after choosing to stop chemotherapy during cancer treatment. The conversation explores the difficult decisions families face when a parent is dying, the strange logistics that follow a death, and the emotional reality of becoming “the next generation” in the family. They discuss everything from hospice and final conversations to the unexpected work that follows a death. Paperwork, funerals, family responsibilities, and the moment when you realize the role your dad once held in the family is now yours. Along the way there are stories about fatherhood, lessons passed from one generation to the next, and even a few funny memories that capture who George really was. Dead Dads is a podcast about losing your dad, coping with grief, and how men deal with the death of a father. Honest conversations, real stories, and sometimes a laugh in the middle of it all. If you’ve experienced father loss, grief, or the death of a parent, this episode will likely feel familiar. 👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms: Dead Dads HQ: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/Grief Resources: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ Leave Us a Review: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspodSubstack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast To be or recommend a guest for the show: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/ Timestamps:0:00 – When the cancer prognosis became real0:28 – Losing your dad and the purpose of Dead Dads0:54 – Podcast disclaimer (we are definitely not doctors) 1:02 – Meet today’s guest: Tiff Daniels1:19 – Why Tiff volunteered to share his story2:17 – What Tiff learned from his father about being a dad 2:56 – Comfort shows and the podcasts that help unwind3:55 – Introducing George, Tiff’s father4:20 – George’s love of gardening and life at the cottage5:23 – Did Tiff inherit his dad’s green thumb? 6:00 – George the salesman and family provider6:51 – Lessons about mindset and positive thinking7:59 – How friends would describe George 9:15 – The friendships and community he built10:05 – Stories people shared after his funeral 11:29 – When George was diagnosed with cancer12:33 – Realizing he hadn’t asked the hard medical questions13:26 – Going to doctor appointments with his dad13:57 – The prognosis: chemo or a shorter timeline 14:20 – Wanting one more summer at the family cottage15:00 – Choosing to stop chemotherapy 15:22 – Supporting a parent after a terminal diagnosis16:13 – Recording doctor visits and navigating information17:03 – The moment Tiff first heard about the diagnosis 18:30 – Telling his children their grandfather had cancer19:36 – George’s final days in hospice20:32 – Saying goodbye and the night he passed 22:03 – Returning home after a parent dies23:07 – The overwhelming paperwork after death24:16 – The emotional pressure to hold everything together 25:10 – Why settling an estate can take years26:14 – Shutting down accounts and managing digital life 27:00 – Caring for family after a death28:01 – Supporting a grieving mother 29:36 – Becoming the new family patriarch30:00 – The feeling of suddenly being “the roof” 31:35 – Living up to a father’s legacy32:00 – Becoming the person your father raised you to be 33:01 – The strange ways we inherit traits from our dads34:33 – Dreams about parents after they pass 36:29 – Where Tiff is in his grief today37:04 – Helping his kids remember their grandfather 38:50 – Photos and memories from childhood39:45 – Growing up at the family cottage 41:41 – Advice for men dealing with grief42:20 – How grief changes over time 43:03 – The practical reality of death and funerals44:03 – Burial, traditions, and saying goodbye 46:34 – Rapid-fire questions about George46:38 – What Tiff misses most about his dad47:51 – Things he was grateful to say before his father died 48:17 – The one thing that used to drive him crazy about his dad49:41 – A hilarious dad story involving Costco condoms 51:34 – Advice for someone who just lost their father 52:00 – Final reflections on honoring our dads53:18 – Closing thoughts from Dead Dads

<description>&lt;p&gt;What is it like to lose your dad and then try to keep living your life?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with guest Tiff Daniels about grief, father loss, and the complicated mix of sadness, responsibility, humor, and memory that follows the death of a parent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tiff shares the story of his father George, an entrepreneur, salesman, gardener, and community volunteer who passed away after choosing to stop chemotherapy during cancer treatment. The conversation explores the difficult decisions families face when a parent is dying, the strange logistics that follow a death, and the emotional reality of becoming “the next generation” in the family.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They discuss everything from hospice and final conversations to the unexpected work that follows a death. Paperwork, funerals, family responsibilities, and the moment when you realize the role your dad once held in the family is now yours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Along the way there are stories about fatherhood, lessons passed from one generation to the next, and even a few funny memories that capture who George really was.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dead Dads is a podcast about losing your dad, coping with grief, and how men deal with the death of a father. Honest conversations, real stories, and sometimes a laugh in the middle of it all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve experienced father loss, grief, or the death of a parent, this episode will likely feel familiar.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dead Dads HQ:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grief Resources:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leave Us a Review:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instagram:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TikTok:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Substack:&lt;/strong&gt; https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To be or recommend a guest for the show:&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 – When the cancer prognosis became real&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:28 – Losing your dad and the purpose of Dead Dads&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:54 – Podcast disclaimer (we are definitely not doctors)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:02 – Meet today’s guest: Tiff Daniels&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:19 – Why Tiff volunteered to share his story&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:17 – What Tiff learned from his father about being a dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:56 – Comfort shows and the podcasts that help unwind&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3:55 – Introducing George, Tiff’s father&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4:20 – George’s love of gardening and life at the cottage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5:23 – Did Tiff inherit his dad’s green thumb?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:00 – George the salesman and family provider&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:51 – Lessons about mindset and positive thinking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7:59 – How friends would describe George&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;9:15 – The friendships and community he built&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:05 – Stories people shared after his funeral&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:29 – When George was diagnosed with cancer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:33 – Realizing he hadn’t asked the hard medical questions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:26 – Going to doctor appointments with his dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:57 – The prognosis: chemo or a shorter timeline&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:20 – Wanting one more summer at the family cottage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:00 – Choosing to stop chemotherapy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:22 – Supporting a parent after a terminal diagnosis&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:13 – Recording doctor visits and navigating information&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:03 – The moment Tiff first heard about the diagnosis&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:30 – Telling his children their grandfather had cancer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:36 – George’s final days in hospice&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:32 – Saying goodbye and the night he passed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:03 – Returning home after a parent dies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:07 – The overwhelming paperwork after death&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:16 – The emotional pressure to hold everything together&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:10 – Why settling an estate can take years&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:14 – Shutting down accounts and managing digital life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:00 – Caring for family after a death&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:01 – Supporting a grieving mother&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:36 – Becoming the new family patriarch&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:00 – The feeling of suddenly being “the roof”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:35 – Living up to a father’s legacy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:00 – Becoming the person your father raised you to be&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:01 – The strange ways we inherit traits from our dads&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:33 – Dreams about parents after they pass&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:29 – Where Tiff is in his grief today&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:04 – Helping his kids remember their grandfather&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;38:50 – Photos and memories from childhood&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;39:45 – Growing up at the family cottage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:41 – Advice for men dealing with grief&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:20 – How grief changes over time&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:03 – The practical reality of death and funerals&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;44:03 – Burial, traditions, and saying goodbye&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:34 – Rapid-fire questions about George&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:38 – What Tiff misses most about his dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;47:51 – Things he was grateful to say before his father died&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;48:17 – The one thing that used to drive him crazy about his dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:41 – A hilarious dad story involving Costco condoms&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;51:34 – Advice for someone who just lost their father&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;52:00 – Final reflections on honoring our dads&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;53:18 – Closing thoughts from Dead Dads&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What is it like to lose your dad and then try to keep living your life?In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with guest Tiff Daniels about grief, father loss, and the complicated mix of sadness, responsibility, humor, and memory that f...

When Your Dad Dies You Become the Roof

What happens when your dad dies suddenly and you never get to say goodbye? For many men, grief begins with a moment they never saw coming, when their dad dies suddenly and there’s no chance to say goodbye. The conversation explores how men deal with grief, why it’s okay not to be “strong,” and how friends can help someone through the loss of a father. Kevin talks about the shock of losing a parent without warning, the responsibility of handling the practical side of death, and how friendships can become the most important support system when you’re grieving. Along the way there are stories about Ro’s legendary talking habits, his love of family, and the funny memories that make loss a little easier to carry. Dead Dads is a podcast about losing your dad, grief, father loss, and how men cope with the death of a parent. Honest conversations, real stories, and sometimes laughter in the middle of grief. If you’ve experienced losing your dad, grief, or the sudden death of a father, this conversation will feel familiar. 👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms: Dead Dads HQ: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/Grief Resources: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ Leave Us a Review: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspodSubstack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast To be or recommend a guest for the show: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/ Timestamp:00:00 Breaking the Stigma: It's Okay Not to Be Strong00:21 Introducing the Hosts and Their Unique Approach01:04 Welcoming Kevin Barrett: A Personal Connection01:56 Kevin's Journey: Finding Therapy Through Friends04:03 Coping Mechanisms: Music and TV Shows05:42 Reflecting on the Universe and Grief07:38 Remembering Roe Barrett: A Father's Legacy14:11 The Emotional Side of Roe Barrett18:34 Roe Barrett as a Grandfather19:17 Grandfather's Legacy and Memories20:06 A Funny Nighttime Incident20:35 The Passing of RO22:06 Discovering the Loss24:42 Dealing with the Aftermath25:50 Clearing Out and Moving On27:19 The Legal Side of Loss29:07 Grief and Therapy35:51 Support from Friends40:20 Advice for the Grieving43:00 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up

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What happens when your dad dies suddenly and you never get to say goodbye?For many men, grief begins with a moment they never saw coming, when their dad dies suddenly and there’s no chance to say goodbye.The conversation explores how men deal with ...

Men and Grief: Why So Many Men Struggle to Grieve

The grief support group that laughs too much.

Losing a father is a club no one wants to join, but once you’re in, you realize the paperwork is endless, the memories are messy, and the jokes are… well, probably too dark for the funeral.

Join Roger and Scott for The Dead Dads Podcast, an unfiltered look at men losing their fathers and everything that comes after. We’re here to tackle the heavy stuff, the hilarious stuff, and the "how-the-hell-do-I-close-his-bank-account" stuff.

Whether you’re dealing with a fresh loss or you’ve been navigating life without him for years, you’re not alone. We’re just the guys making it a little easier to talk about.

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