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S1 Episode :11: The Live Edit

🎙️💀🤘🏻 Episode 11: The Live Edit – Season Finale 🎙️💀🤘🏻
Fast. Frantic. Occasionally flying off at a tangent (ok, often flying off at a tangent)… this one’s raw, unfiltered and very much live.
We were honoured to crash Stockton Crematorium’s Open Day, where we set up the mics, threw out the rulebook, and invited your burning questions. No edits, no scripts – just us, a curious crowd, and the kind of conversations you don’t normally hear in public.
It’s messy, it’s honest, and it’s the perfect send-off for Season One.
🎙🤘🏻💀 Tune in, buckle up… and welcome to The Live Edit.🎙🤘🏻💀
 

S1 Episode 10: 💀🎙🤘🏻 Fast Fire Funeral Qs & As: Your Burning Questions, Our Blunt Answers 💀🎙🤘🏻

💀🎙🤘🏻Fast Fire Funeral Qs: Your Burning Questions, Our Blunt Answers 💀🎙🤘🏻
It’s our Fast Fire Funeral Qs special! We blitz through your most-asked questions from the practicalities of how to buy a burial plot, to Carl’s plans for his own send-off, and yes, whether you have to be cremated in your bra. Nothing off-limits, nothing too weird. Honest, human, and a bit edgy—just how you like it. Head over to your favourite podcast platform and download the latest episode now.

S1 Episode 9: Crafting Killer Eulogies

 🎙️💀 Eulogies are no longer just life CV's,  told through tears. This week we’re getting dead real about how to write a tribute that truly reflects the colour and depth of yours, or your loved one's, life 🎙️💀
What goes in: the messy truths, the stories you all know and love, the moments that paint the picture of who they wereWhat stays out: clichés, a boring timeline, saint-ification, waffle.
Whether you're writing your own—or preparing to help someone else craft it - we’ll give you some of the tips and advice to keep it real, funny, and genuinely memorable. 
Download the latest episode now via Podbean or your favourite podcast platform
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S1 Episode 8: The Zetland FM Edition

We had a killer chat with Dave Robson on Zetland FM this week which pulled us right back to why we started this podcast in the first place — you, our listeners.
We thought it was too important to get lost on our socials so we're releasing it as this week's episode. 
You can expect: 
🎧 Honest talk about why these conversations matter.
🎧 A bit of myth-busting to cut through the noise.
🎧 Some dead good tunes that kept us grinning all the way through.
It’s not our usual format, but sometimes the best episodes are the ones that break the mould. 
This one reminded us why you tune in — and why we keep showing up.
Oh, and Carl’s guilty music pleasure? It’s in there too… and it might not be quite what you're expecting 💙🤘🏻🎵

S1 Episode 7: Good From Grief: Part II - Tiny's Story

In this episode, Carl sits down with Chris Power for a conversation straight from the heart about  her late husband Anthony “Tiny” Power. 
Tiny wasn’t just a familiar face around Richmond—he was a legend. Larger than life, loved by all, and impossible to forget - his spirit still lingers in the streets, the pubs, and in the memories of everyone who knew him.
Chris opens up about the man behind the myth: the laughs, the love, the funeral, the grief, and the sheer presence that made Tiny unforgettable. From playing Santa to pulling off the best Hagrid you’ll ever see - their chat is equally heartbreaking and beautiful—a celebration of a local hero, whose legacy for goodness means he'll never  stop being part of Richmond’s story.

S1 Episode 6 - Family Funeral Feuds & Final Goodbyes

Funerals: where grief meets grudges and the family WhatsApp explodes.
We’re talking bust-ups over hymns, side-eye at the service, and who really gets the last word.
This week we’re lifting the lid on:⚡ The stuff families really fight about⚡ How we try to keep the peace (without a referee’s whistle)⚡ How you can help yourself when the sparks fly⚡ And that juicy myth about recycled coffins
It’s messy, it’s maddening, it’s mortally entertaining.
And—keep your ears peeled —we’ll be sharing when and where we’ll be recording our live season finale....and revealing how  you could join us in the audience!
Happy Listening! 💀🎙💀

S1 Episode 5 - Good From Grief: The Harvey McWilliams Foundation

In this episode, Nichola sits down with Michael McWilliams for a raw and moving conversation that began in heartbreak. In 2022, Nichola led the funeral for Michael’s son Harvey — just 18 years old when he took his own life. Together, they reflect on how Harvey’s funeral became something different: deeply personal, fiercely individual, and a true celebration of who he was.
Out of tragedy, Harvey’s family have created something extraordinary — The Harvey McWilliams Foundation — a boot and kit library ensuring that local young people can play football, no matter their circumstances. A charity rooted in kindness, built in Harvey’s name, and carrying forward the encouragement he always offered to others.
This is a conversation about loss, about love, and about the power of kindness. It’s emotional, honest, and sometimes hard to hear — but above all, it’s real. Because if grief teaches us anything, it’s that even in the darkest times, we can still choose to create good.          
 

S1 Episode 4 - Direct Cremations: The 'NEW' Funeral Phenomenon

No doubt you’ve seen those endless TV ads for “no fuss” funerals —  the promises to save you time, money, and stress. Sounds perfect, right? Here’s the twist… it’s not actually a funeral. It’s just a cremation.
We’re not here to tell you what’s right for you or your loved one. But we are here to cut through the smoke, bust the myths, and clear up the confusion.  And here's the surprising truth? Your local funeral director has been offering direct cremations for years — they just didn’t plaster it across prime-time TV.
In this episode, we rip the satin cover off the biggest trend to hit the funeral world in decades. We’ll tell you what direct cremations really are, when they may or may not be the right option for you, and the key questions you need to ask before you sign on anyone's dotted line.
Plus, how to join us and break into the funeral industry… and the story of one ceremony where Nichola’s Rebel Heart was warmed courtesy of a bottle of red! 

S1 Episode 3 - Crafting a Ceremony - the personal touches that make memorable services

So you’ve got the bones of the ceremony … now what?
In this episode, we’re getting into the good stuff — the personal touches that turn a standard service into something unforgettable. From picking the perfect song (no, it doesn’t have to be Eva Cassidy and yes it can be Ring of Fire) to wrangling family tributes that actually hit the mark, we’re talking about how to shape a ceremony that truly tells your person’s story.
And is it ever acceptable to drop the F-bomb at a service... and we don't mean the word funeral! 
Tune into episode 3 for all the answers!

BBC Radio Tees Interview - 5th August 2025

Co-Hosts Carl and Nichola were invited for chat on the BBC Radio Tees Breakfast Show. They explained their thoughts behind the concept, why they wanted people to understand that they have choices when their loved ones pass and why they felt that funeral myths needed to be busted!