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/@deaddadspodcastTo 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