Tragicomedia with comic Steve Mittleman about forgiving hard parents
It's easy to forgive the hardest parent when they thank you through tears with: "Nobody cared for me as much in my whole life!" Or when they write a letter…
For the sake of oral history, memory artist Nancy Gershman interviews darkly funny people about their experiences with loss and regrets, meaning-making and memory to prove – once again – that laughter reminds us to breathe.
Tragicomedia with comic Janice Messitte on being a newly wedded widow
In the space of two weeks, how did the supporters of a newly wedded 44-yr old help her go from planning a dream "Jewnorican" wedding to planning her husband's funeral?…
Tragicomedia with comedian Steve Jameson on shattered self-worth
How to love one's own "character" after loss - this and more from London-based comedian, Steve Jameson when he speaks with memory artist, Nancy Gershman about shattered self-worth in the wake of…
Tragicomedia with comic John DeBellis on grandfather loss
End of life for Al, an ex-mobster versus John, who in his 80's believed he was first baseman for the New York Yankees; this and more as memory artist Nancy…
Tragicomedia with comic Rashida Lucas on parental loss as a twin
As Daddy's girls, she and her twin practically cried themselves dry after their father's death ... until she became a parent herself. This and more when memory artist Nancy Gershman…
Tragicomedia with comic and chaplain, Hollie Laudal on drama-free dying
From the smoking granny who asks to die before the family arrives, to the ranting pedophile scared to death of the End: this and more when memory artist Nancy Gershman…
Tragicomedia with comedian Bobby Kelton on death of a BFF
Can people actually cause their own death after saying stuff like ‘If they ever win the World Series, I’ll die a lucky man"? Is there a reason a loved…
Tragicomedia with comedian Bea “Funny” Fiala on the accidental death of her grandson
Playing the Coulda-Woulda-Shoulda Game after an accidental death is as patently unhelpful as playing it after a game of cards. This and more when memory artist Nancy Gershman talks with Nebraska-based stand-up…
Tragicomedia with comedy writer, Joe Janes on truthful memorialization
Joe tickled by Mom stoically eating his tofurkey. Mom openly guzzling "horrible things" like caffeine-free diet coke in front of her vegan son. Honoring these mischievous moments and more when…
Tragicomedia with improv performer, Marv Stottlemire on estrangement loss and denial
Is denial born of excess optimism? Can visualizing yourself in the improv game, Hitchhiker lead to actual reconciliation? This and more when Tragicomedia's Nancy Gershman talks with Marvin Stottlemire, PhD, JD:…
Tragicomedia with improv performer, Mike Rose on loss after a freak accident
When an antique mirror "pretty much slices off" your nose, even an actor must stop pretending everything's fine. How to transcend a freak accident by applying the rules of improv: this…
Tragicomedia with The Irreverent Widow, Sandi Amorello about young widows
What the bereavement support group dress code should be and why widows often say they've "thrown out the rule book": this and more when Tragicomedia's Nancy Gershman talks to Sandi…