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. Sponsors: www.indianadonornetwork.org www.gather.app https://www.lovealwa

#549 John Rabold talks about the Indiana Donor Network

Jan 17th, 2024 42m 26s

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. Sponsors: https://www.wi

#548 Care Center Set Up with Duncan Stuart Todd

Jan 10th, 2024 30m 2s

NFDA 2023 Las Vegas was a Blurr. Brian has a quick conversation with a company that has been setting up care centers for funeral homes since 1991. As government slowly chokes all of small business between regulation and fines, this company ca

#547 Mountain Mornings with Jason Duvall "The David Mine Disaster"

Jan 3rd, 2024 31m 35s

Mountain Mornings with Jason Duvall is a story of Appalachian Funeral service. He talks about the story of the David Mine Disaster of 1967. Jason has his own history within this story, he has been hesitant to put this out until he felt his ac

#546 Brian bothers Ron King

Dec 27th, 2023 28m 28s

"Hey Buddy" !!!!! Brian is bored one night and just gives Ron a call and records it. It sure is good to hear his voice. This is what they did for so many years, they would game plan and talk about everything. I have been going through all kin

#545 Glyn Tallon Holds Court!!!

Dec 20th, 2023 1h 4m

This is another one from the vault. This is Glyn Tallon at Vernie Fountains International Conference in Missouri I belive from 2021. We have a live crowd for this and it is in the middle of a hotel lobby. We have the opportunity to ask our qu

Ryans Final Episode

Dec 15th, 2023 22m 5s

Ryan is leaving the Podcast. He wants to say a few words to everyone before he goes. Rock and Roll!!

#544 My Fathers Chair Episode 4

Dec 13th, 2023 24m 12s

This episode Ryan talks about how our body senses things and reacts. The sense of smell affected Ryan one evening after sitting and going through his fathers things with his mother. How does the smell of clothes or cologne take you back in

Undertaking The Colts

Dec 9th, 2023 59m 2s

What a surprising year it has been. Blake and JB dive into the craziness that is Indiana Football.

#543 Mountain Morning with Jason Duvall

Dec 6th, 2023 25m 29s

Brother Jason introduces his new show. He talks about what it is like in rural Kentucky and being a funeral director. Jason is down near the Appalachian Mountains close to the West Virginia border, his new series will be stories and the his

#542 Undertaking The Colts

Dec 1st, 2023 1h 30m

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 gues

#541 Your New Embalmer with Ben Schmidt

Nov 29th, 2023 21m 47s

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 fune

#540 What a Funeral Director and his Daughter are thankful for

Nov 23rd, 2023 30m 11s

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

#539 Sharon Mascarello "Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice

Nov 22nd, 2023 1h 12m

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

#538 Undertaking The Colts

Nov 18th, 2023 1h 30m

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.

#537 My Fathers Chair Episode 3

Nov 15th, 2023 35m 47s

This Episode I talk about the phrase "one more time" and the importance of it. I talk about my friends disappearing and dealing with mental health. "The We See You" movement is referenced. Its ok to not feel ok, get a mentor. Be better to your

#536 Duane Hills IFDA 2023 "One Block West of the Whitehouse"

Nov 8th, 2023 42m 13s

Duane Hills Joins the podcast to talk about his book "One Block West of the Whitehouse". He talks about his experiences managing Joseph Gawler's Sons Funeral Home in Washington D.C. In the show notes below is a link to his new book that can

#535 Undertaking The Colts: The Return

Nov 4th, 2023 1h 30m

Its different, lifes different, the seasons are different, the content can be different at times. Sometimes its a good break to listen and just enjoy. I as a funeral director find that I have to listen to football more than watch. Blake and Jor

#534 Leann Quinn says Hello!

Nov 3rd, 2023 34m 7s

Ryan is pulling content he has had for a while, and putting it out there. This is another floor walk epsiode with Brian and Robert Falcon (Observations from a Hearse). They walk the floor at the Indiana convention this last May and run into o

#533 Tracy Ballard and Hard conversations!

Oct 29th, 2023 55m 50s

Tracy Ballard talks with Ryan about what she went through the day that Marty Ballard died Feb 6, 2023. She had some hard conversations that I was not around for. We need to remember that our experiece is ours alone, my wife experienced someth

#532 Grant Inman and Brian walk the floor NFDA 2023

Oct 27th, 2023 36m 24s

Ryan opens and closes the episode and explains the chaos. Walking the floor at conventions can be very high energy at times. This is Grants first time at a funeral directors convention and he could feel the vibe in the air. Its just a good ba

#531 "My Fathers Chair Episode 2"

Oct 22nd, 2023 21m 53s

Ryan is on a drive a few days after his dads birthday. He decides to record his thoughts , its a short episode. Sometimes the conversation can seem very odd but lets remember its real in grief. We see You Movement!!!!!! Ryan talks about the

#530 55.com So many questions!

Oct 21st, 2023 14m 50s

Well, this is a short episode, and quite honestly I need more info. Its an interesting concept and I would love to hear more about membership and its privilege. This is a tear down interview on the convention floor (you can hear them tearing

#529 "My Fathers Chair Episode 1"

Oct 18th, 2023 34m 11s

Ryan starts his series off with a tough one but probablly a much felt feeling by all. He has a beer with his dad on his dads birthday. RB talks accountability and also plays a recording of feelings in the moment. Rock and Roll and share if yo

#528 Jason Duvall , For the Win!!!!

Oct 16th, 2023 34m 57s

Jason dives deep into something Ryan is passionate about. Ryan opens and closes the episode but Jason goes on this journey solo. Jason Duvall gets direct into how we treat each other professionally and in general. Ryan talks about we see you an