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| #550 My Fathers Chair Episode 5 | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:25:12 | |
Ryan walks around a cemetery before a service. The sounds of the cemetery help him relive some memories. He also gets frustrated with the setup. Rock and Roll friends.
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| #549 John Rabold talks about the Indiana Donor Network | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:42:26 | |
Robert Falcon sits with John Rabold from the Indiana Donor Network and has a conversation. This is from the Indiana Funeral Direcors Convention from May 2023. Definately some fun twists and turns in this one.
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| #542 Undertaking The Colts | 01 Dec 2023 | 01:30:03 | |
The guys are back with their thoughts on this weeks game. There have been alot of headines this week for the colts and quite honestly I personally think every week we are rolling the dice in hope of good news. Blake and JB go deep with a guest and explain some of the happenings from the week and the future for the weekend.
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| #452 Rest In Peace Mr. President; The Death and Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln Vol: 4 | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:40:14 | |
March is here and Todd Van Beck is back to discuss the embalming and other happenings of the death and funeral of President Lincoln. Today's show is sponsored by CCMS Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and Indiana Donor Network Buy Funeral Chronicles by Todd Van Beck HERE Want to podcast with Brian in Cancun? Learn more about the Embalm Better Conference in Mexico at https://www.embalmbetter.com/ Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Brian and Ryan https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ | |||
| #451 Know Trey Ganem on The Dirt with Return Home | 28 Feb 2023 | 01:17:37 | |
Artist, medium and custom casket creator, Trey Ganem joins Micah Truman, CEO of Return Home on The Dirt, on the Undertaking: The Podcast Network. Connect with Trey Ganem at: https://soulshineindustries.com/ Learn about Natural Organic Reduction at https://returnhome.com/ Today's show is sponsored by: https://www.hiltonfuneralsupply.com/ https://indianadonornetwork.org/ Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Ryan and Brian On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram | |||
| #450 Two Floors Above Grief with author Kevin O'Connor | 24 Feb 2023 | 01:22:39 | |
Aren't you scared living in a funeral home? Author, Kevin O'Connor stops by the show to talk about how growing surrounded by death impacted his life but also about how looking back through letters can help us understand our ancestors better. Pick up Kevin's book today at kevinoconnorauthor.com Today's show is sponsored by: Have a story and want to talk to Brian and Ryan? Connect with them at UndertakingThePodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram | |||
| #449 Funeral Chronicles with Todd Van Beck: The Value, Purpose & Benefit of the Funeral Part 2 | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:27:01 | |
As Todd Van Beck continues his examination of the value, purpose and the benefit of the funeral, today, he discuss the basic role of being available and willing to talk to others in grief. Pick up Todd's new book, Funeral Chronicles: Here Sign up for The Psychology of Embalming at CCMS Here Today's show is sponsored by: | |||
| #448 What's A Digital Vault with Enduring Wishes | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:27:19 | |
Having your personal documents in a safe place is a start, but what if your loved ones don't have access to them? Ryan chat with the folks from Enduring Wishes to learn one way to make thing easier for your family. Learn more about Enduring Wishes at: https://enduringwishes.com/ Today's show is supported by: Connect with Brian and Ryan, On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram | |||
| #447 Checking In With Ryan | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:56:50 | |
A week after the death of his father, Ryan catches up with Brian.
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| #446 In Memory of George "Marty" Myron Ballard Jr. | 10 Feb 2023 | 01:35:37 | |
George (Marty) Myron Ballard Jr., 65, of Middletown and Daleville passed away Monday February 6th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. On Thursday, his community gathered by the hundreds in his memory. This show is a sample of the impact of one man, one husband, father and funeral director. To read Marty's complete obituary or share a word with the family, visit http://bit.ly/3HSulLZ | |||
| #445 The Funeral of Lisa Marie Presley with Lacy Robinson | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:47:19 | |
Lacy Robinson share a first-hand account of the funeral of Lisa Marie Presley. Follow Lacy on Twitter @KentuckyLacy Today's show is sponsored by The Indiana Donor Network: Sign up to be a donor here Do you have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys On The Net, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter | |||
| #444 Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln Vol: 3 | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:25:38 | |
Todd Van Beck kicks off February with volume 3 of his series, Rest In Peace Mr. President, The Death & Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln. Today's show is sponsored by CCMS Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science & Garfield Refining Pick up Todd Van Beck's new book "Funeral Chronicles" HERE Connect with Brian and Ryan Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and On The Net | |||
| #443 Grief & Humor with Joseph Thomas, Funeral Director & Comedian | 31 Jan 2023 | 01:05:00 | |
Joseph Thomas, funeral director, writer and comedian, joins the show to chat about life, death and the power of laughter. Follow Joseph @JTSkatKat or at https://josephthomascomedy.com/ Today's show is sponsored by ASD Answering Service For Directors and Butler Coach Connect with Ryan and Brian at: On the Net, Twitter, Facebook | |||
| #541 Your New Embalmer with Ben Schmidt | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:21:47 | |
Our good friend Ben Schmidt talks about what the new embalmer looks like this day and age. Its an interesting take that I am glad is recorded. We all may not think the same way but the goal is to serve the families. The new gereation of funeral service does look different, that is because funeral service is changing. We see you friends. Rock and Roll!
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| #442 Sabotaging Embalming Innovation and Brian's Malicious Compliance | 27 Jan 2023 | 01:12:59 | |
Innovation is happing everywhere in funeral service, almost. The one sector that is ignored and resists change is the prep room and embalming. Can Ryan and Brian figure out why? Probably not but they give it a go. Today's show is sponsored by: Answering Service For Directors ASD Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or On The Net | |||
| #441 Weaponized Incompetence | 24 Jan 2023 | 01:05:29 | |
Weaponized Incompetence, Performance Theater and Recreational Outrage, oh my! Ryan tells stories and Brian tries to remember what he wanted to talk about about. Come on down the rabbit hole. Today's show is sponsored by: Answering Service For Directors ASD Do you have a funeral related story and want to talk to the guys? Connect with the show, On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram | |||
| #440 Death Education In Schools? Sign The Petition! | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:40:43 | |
Podcast Mystery: This show originally aired on 1/20/23. Some time over the weekend the audio file disappeared. Here we are, back from the grave, or recycle bin, episode 440. 111 children in the United Kingdom lose a parent each day. Do you think death education should happen in schools? We are four thousand signatures short. The NAFD is setting the standard and Americans need to pay attention. Let's get it done folks. Sign the petition here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/624185 Learn more about the NAFD at https://www.nafd.org.uk/ Today's show is sponsored by: Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Do you have a story about a funeral and want to tell it on the show? Connect with Ryan and Brian Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or On The Net | |||
| #439 TVB's Funeral Chronicles: Unsung Heroes: The 1903 Iroquois Theater Fire | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:38:59 | |
We've renamed Todd Van Beck's mid-month history cast. Todd's show, now called Funeral Chronicles, kicks off with the story of the unsung heroes of the 1903 Chicago Iroquois Theater Fire. Pick up Todd's new book, Funeral Chronicles and all his writings on Amazon Register for Todd's CE Event here Today's sponsors: Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science CCMS Do you have a funeral experience that you would like to share on the show? Connect with the guys On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram | |||
| #438 Jennifer Bryant-Dixon Embalmer and Funeral Director | 13 Jan 2023 | 01:01:15 | |
Our pal, Jennifer Bryant-Dixon stops by the show to chat life, funeral service and the challenges life throws at us. Today's show is sponsored by: The Wilbert Group & Wilbert Edu Do you have a question about funerals or funeral directing? Connect with the guys Instagram Twitter Facebook or On The Web | |||
| #437 My Funeral Home Stories Is Back | 10 Jan 2023 | 01:33:55 | |
Grant from the podcast, My Funeral Home Stories, stops by the show to talk about indie content creation in podcasting. Ryan is fired up and Brian thinks the owls are watching. Follow Grant on Instagram here Pick up episodes of My Funeral Home Stories here Today's show is sponsored by: ASD Answering Service for Directors Memory Share: Livestreaming & Video Recording Do you have a funeral related story? Connect with Brian and Ryan: | |||
| #436 A Second Career In Funeral Service with Shane Williams | 06 Jan 2023 | 01:06:56 | |
The guys hang out with Ryan's co-worker Shane Williams. Ryan looks to discuss entering funeral service as a second career while Brian just wants to hear what it's really like to work with Ryan Ballard. Today's show is sponsored by: Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Do you have a funeral experience that you would like to share with the guys? Connect with the show: On Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or On The Net | |||
| #435 Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln Vol: 2 | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:40:01 | |
Todd Van Beck kicks off 2023 with volume 2 in his series, Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President Lincoln. Today's show is sponsored by CCMS Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and Garfield Refining Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Brian and Ryan On The Web, Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram | |||
| #434 The Last Show............Of The Year | 31 Dec 2022 | 01:01:16 | |
After being called out most nights this week, both Ryan and Brian find a moment to finish out 2022 and briefly look forward to 2023 with our special guest Brie Smith, co-host of the new show: The Dirt: With Return Home. Today's sponsors: ASD Answering Service For Directors Have you lost a loved one and would like to share your experience? Connect with Ryan and Brian On The Net, Facebook\, Twitter, Instagram | |||
| #433 Cremation Then & Now: Propaganda? | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:42:00 | |
Jason Engler and Barbara Kemmis are back with their series Cremation Then and Now. Today they discuss how cremationists and others educated the public about cremation. Today's sponsors: Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys on the net, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram | |||
| #540 What a Funeral Director and his Daughter are thankful for | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:30:11 | |
Ryan and Kennedy sit down for the first few minutes and talk about what they are thankful for. The last 15 min Ryan talks about mental health with funeral directors. We See You! Peace comes in many forms and sometimes witnessing it can be a moment that is beneficial. Enjoy your Holiday.
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| #432 The Dirt: With Return Home and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:30:51 | |
Introducing a brand-new show on the Undertaking: The Podcast Network, "The Dirt: with Return Home" and their first guest is Assemblywoman Amy Paulin of New York and her fight to pass Terramation (National Organic Reduction) in New York State. Todays' sponsors: Answering Service For Directors (ASD) Connect with Ryan and Brian at UndertakingThePodcast.com, Twitter Facebook Instagram | |||
| #431 Ryan's Exit From Public Office | 23 Dec 2022 | 01:19:05 | |
As Ryan Ballard steps away from public service to focus on funeral directing, he chats with Brian about balancing life in funeral service. Today's sponsors: Answering Service for Directors ASD Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Connect with the show: On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram | |||
| #430 The Undertaker and The Low Carb Diet | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:29:32 | |
If you think Adkins invented the low carb diet, this again. Meet Undertaker William Banting. He died in 1878. Todd Van Beck has the story! Today's sponsors: Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Hava a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram | |||
| #429 Professional Courtesy | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:42:16 | |
Brian and Ryan discuss how funeral professionals interact professionally and personal. Daily, funeral professionals work together for the benefit of families but sometimes bumps in the road arise. Today's show is sponsored by: National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation Connect with the Brian and Ryan On The Web, Facebook, Twitter | |||
| #428 The NFDA Chats 9: Being Yourself In Funeral Service | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:21:48 | |
Lauren Bowser, funeral director and embalmer from New Jersey explains her journey in funeral service and how she's found balance between work and life. Follow her on Instagram @thebitchinmortician Check out Ben Schmidt's Funeral Science Podcast here Today's show is sponsored by: Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Ryan and Brian On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram | |||
| #427 Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln Vol: 1 | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:42:15 | |
President Abraham Lincoln's funeral was by far the grandest in American history. Todd Van Beck returns to document this historic funeral in his series "Rest In Peace Mr. President". Connect with Todd Van Beck at ToddVanBeck.com Today's sponsors: Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Ryan and Brian on the web, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter | |||
| #426 Brian's Brain Break | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:22:01 | |
Should a customer benefit from their interaction with you, even if they don't ask? From online reviews to the stresses of funeral service, Brian shares what's on his mind. Check it out. Today's sponsors: National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation Connect with the show online, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram | |||
| #425 The Bumps In The Road | 25 Nov 2022 | 00:30:30 | |
In life there are bumps in the road in our work-life, our relationships and even our hobbies. In this year's Thanksgiving Special episode, Ryan and Brian talk about the bumps in their road of life and how together we can change how we handle our struggles. Today's sponsors: MortuaryMall.com & Butler Coach Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys: on the web, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram | |||
| #424 Talking Egyptian History with Ryan's Daughter, Kennedy | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:40:56 | |
Ryan's 10 year old daughter, Kennedy, has been reading up on Egyptian history and watching everything she can. She's been waiting patiently to be a guest on the show and today's she's here to tell us what she's learned. Today's show is sponsored by: Do you have a story and want to be a guest on the show? Connect with the guys, on the web, Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram. | |||
| #423 The NFDA Chats 8: Catching Up With Return Home | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:33:16 | |
Bre Smith, funeral director and embalmer with Return Home, the world's largest natural organic reduction facility, stops by the podcast booth to talk NOR and their success. Check out Return Home here Today's sponsors: Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast: on the web, Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram | |||
| #539 Sharon Mascarello "Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice | 22 Nov 2023 | 01:12:23 | |
Robert Falcon corners Sharon at the Indiana Funeral Directors convention this last May. She had recently done some work on the book that is linked below. Embalming: History, Theory, Practice is a book that will mold young funeral directors for the future. Robert has a chance to talk with her and gets the story of her walk within funeral service. Rock and Roll!
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| #422 H.S. Eckels & Company with Jeff Chancellor | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:49:02 | |
How do you discuss embalming? What is officially considered embalming? In Atlanta, Georgia at the CANA convention, Brian is introduced to Jeff Chancellor of Eckels by rogue guest-co-host, Brother Jason Duvall and an epic embalming conversation ensues. Check it out! Check out H.S. Eckels & Company here Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast: on the web, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Today's sponsors: | |||
| #421 Banned On YouTube: The Clot Discussion | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:57:53 | |
Is educational funeral content being pulled from YouTube? Today's show is the audio from a video created by Kari The Mortician featuring John T. Hill and Benjamin Schmidt. Follow Kari The Mortician here Check out The Forgotten Disaster of the SS Eastland here Follow Undertaking: The Podcast, on the web, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Today's sponsors: | |||
| #420 The NFDA Chats 7: NAFD President John Adams and Eimer Duffy of FIT Social | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:35:55 | |
A special early drop for our friends in the United Kingdom. John Adams, President of NAFD in the UK sits down with Brian and Eimer Duffy from FIT Social Media to talk funeral service. Follow FIT Social on Twitter here Learn more about NAFD here Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast: Today's sponsors: | |||
| #419 The NFDA Chats 6: Embalming Is Science with Ben Schmidt | 05 Nov 2022 | 00:37:25 | |
Ben Schmidt of The Funeral Science Podcast takes over for Ryan Ballard in Baltimore, Maryland. Sign up for Raven Plume's Newsletter: Connect with the guys here: Today's sponsors: | |||
| #418 The NFDA Chats 5: John Bernius | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:42:05 | |
Ryan and Brian meet funeral director and embalmer from Long Island, New York, John Bernius. Connect with the show here: Today's sponsors: | |||
| #417 The NFDA Chats 4: Introducing Into Our Kare | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:18:57 | |
Clay Bruggaman, founder of Into Our Kare Innovative Funeral Services stops by the Kellerman Family of Vehicles Booth to discuss his new business venture and a bit on his mortuary service in the Army. Check out Into Our Kare at: https://n2rkare.com/ Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys here: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: | |||
| #416 The NFDA Chats 3: Belgian Embalmer, Alain Koninckx | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:15:08 | |
In Baltimore, Ryan and Brian catch up with Belgian embalmer, Alain Koninckx. Connect with Alain here: http://www.alainkoninckx.com/ Connect with the show at: Today's sponsors: | |||
| #415 The NFDA Chats 2: First Impressions | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:10:58 | |
Ryan and Brian are set up in Baltimore and discuss their first impressions as the convention starts to develop. Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast: Today's sponsors: | |||
| #414 The NFDA Chats with Brandon Cruz | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:40:36 | |
In Baltimore at the NFDA conference, the guys kick off the show by speaking with funeral director and embalmer, Brandon Cruz about his career and purchasing his funeral homes. Connect with the show at: Today's sponsors: | |||
| #413 The CANA Talks 2: Brothers and Co-Workers | 07 Oct 2022 | 00:50:56 | |
| #538 Undertaking The Colts | 18 Nov 2023 | 01:30:25 | |
Blake and JB are back to explain things that I dont understand about the Indianapolis Colts they also have a guest they introduce. Ryan opens and closes the episode with some sponsors then rants for a bit. Ryan gets emotional in the closer.
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| #412 The CANA Talks with SpartaCraft | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:26:22 | |
Does an American Flag used for veteran's funerals belong in a Chinese flag case? It's a good question. Today, Brian talks with Mike Matthews of SpartaCraft. Learn more about SpartaCraft at: https://www.spartacraft.com/ Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast at: Today's sponsors: | |||
| #411 The FNA Roundtable 4: with Glyn Tallon | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:54:30 | |
From Dublin, Ireland, embalmer and educator, Glyn Tallon sits down at the FNA roundtable. Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast here: Today's sponsors: | |||
| #410 The FNA Roundtable 3: with Michelle Johnston | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:42:10 | |
Episode 410 finds the guys still in Springfield, Missouri as they interview entrepreneur, funeral director and embalmer, Michelle Johnston. Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys here: Today's sponsors: | |||