Undertaking: The Podcast

Undertaking: The Podcast episodes:

• 01.24.2024

  #550 My Fathers Chair Episode 5

  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.lovealwaysproject.org/ https://www.natlmortuaryshipping.com/ https://www.wilbert.com/ www.certifiedsafetytraining.org

  
• 01.17.2024

  #549 John Rabold talks about the Indiana Donor Network

    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:...

  
• 01.10.2024

  #548 Care Center Set Up with Duncan Stuart Todd

  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...

  
• 01.03.2024

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

  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...

  
• 12.27.2023

  #546 Brian bothers Ron King

  "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...

  
• 12.20.2023

  #545 Glyn Tallon Holds Court!!!

  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...

  
• 12.15.2023

  Ryans Final Episode

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

  
• 12.13.2023

  #544 My Fathers Chair Episode 4

    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...

  
• 12.09.2023

  Undertaking The Colts

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

  
• 12.06.2023

  #543 Mountain Morning with Jason Duvall

    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...

  
• 12.01.2023

  #542 Undertaking The Colts

  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. ...

  
• 11.29.2023

  #541 Your New Embalmer with Ben Schmidt

  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...

  
• 11.23.2023

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

    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...

  
• 11.22.2023

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

  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...

  
• 11.18.2023

  #538 Undertaking The Colts

  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...

  
• 11.15.2023

  #537 My Fathers Chair Episode 3

  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...

  
• 11.08.2023

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

    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...

  
• 11.04.2023

  #535 Undertaking The Colts: The Return

  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...

  
• 11.03.2023

  #534 Leann Quinn says Hello!

  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...

  
• 10.29.2023

  #533 Tracy Ballard and Hard conversations!

  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,...

  
• 10.27.2023

  #532 Grant Inman and Brian walk the floor NFDA 2023

  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...

  
• 10.22.2023

  #531 "My Fathers Chair Episode 2"

    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...

  
• 10.21.2023

  #530 55.com So many questions!

  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...

  
• 10.18.2023

  #529 "My Fathers Chair Episode 1"

  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...

  
• 10.16.2023

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

  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...

  
• 10.10.2023

  #527 Observations from a Hearse with Robert Falcon and Jeff Chancellor

  Ryan digs through the vault and finds an episode that was never released. Lets talk embalming, conventions and ICCFA 2023! Robert Falcon and his interview with Observations from a Hearse.

  
• 10.10.2023

  #526 Jeff Grimm, Kachina Funeral Supply

  Lots of laughs with Jeff Grimm from Kachina Funeral Supply at Indiana's funeral convention. Check out KachinaFuneralSupply. Today's show is supported by: Pierce Chemical: www.piercedirect.com/ Garfield Refining: www.garfieldrefining.com/

  
• 10.08.2023

  #525 Undertaking: The Colts versus Titans

  With a Titanic matchup this Sunday in The House That Peyton Built, is the return of Jonathon Taylor enough to end a 5 game losing streak against our AFC South rival? Find out what Blake & JB have to say...

  
• 10.04.2023

  #524 Undertaking: The Colts Post-Game

  JB and Blake have post-game coverage of Rams at Colts. As we ponder the loss, the Tennessee Titans loom in the distance.  Today's show is supported by: Indiana Donor Network: https://indianadonornetwork.org/

  
• 10.03.2023

  #523 Observations from a Hearse with Robert Falcon

  While grilling, Robert Falcon chats with Brian Waters on their observations from Las Vegas and the NFDA annunal convention.  Brian sees Starlink for the first time and thing it's a UFO and Robert talks mentorship. Today's show is supported by:...

  
• 09.30.2023

  #522 Brian Visits Pastor Roger

  Brian learns details of the death of John the Baptist. Not long after, sitting with Pastor Roger Spitler of Eaton Church of God, Brian has questions. Listen in. Today's show is supported by: Indiana Donor Network: https://indianadonornetwork.org/ ASD Answering Service...

  
• 09.30.2023

  #521 Undertaking the Colts: Rams at Colts Preview

  A mob of restless Rams is approaching the Circle City. As the Colts prepare to defend their home turf, quarterback Anthony Richardson takes another step to clear consussion protocol. His biggest task, to date, looms ahead - avoiding 99 problems...

  
• 09.28.2023

  #520 Undertaking: The Colts, A Gayme For The Records IND 22 BAL 19

  If you're like us and missed the Colts - Ravens game, tune in to Blake and JB as they break-down the action from Sunday's game in Baltimore. Today's show is supported by the Wilbert Group: https://www.wilbert.com/

  
• 09.26.2023

  #519 Observations from Las Vegas with Robert Falcon

  Robert Falcon joins the Undertaking Network with his Observations from a Hearse. Today we look back at NFDA in Las Vegas. Robert kicks off the trade show with Brian Waters, followed by an interview with Salvador Perches. Don't miss this...

  
• 09.23.2023

  #518 Undertaking: The Colts: Ep: 6 Colts at Ravens

  Colts at Ravens: An unkindness of #Ravens await the Boys in Blue - and so does a tropical storm. Blake and JB take flight to give you every key matchup, injury, and expectation for this Sunday's matchup in Charm City. ...

  
• 09.22.2023

  #517 John Henderson, Embalming, Mentorship, Leadership

  Mentor, friend, and employer of Ryan Ballard, John Henderson of Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle, Indiana visit with the show about his upcoming speaking tour with the Indiana Funeral Directors Association.  Today's show is supported by our friends at: ...

  
• 09.19.2023

  #516 Undertaking: The Colts Ep:5 Colts Win! 31-20

  Blake and JB react to the Colts' impressive AFC South road victory. From Minshew Mania takeover to Head Coach Shane Steichen channeling his inner Bill Belichick, hear why all signs are pointing upward to a bright future in Indianapolis Colts...

  
• 09.16.2023

  #515 Undertaking: The Colts Ep: 4: vs Texans

  Indianapolis Colts travel to Houston and Blake Waters with Jordan Brock have the scoop. 

  
• 09.16.2023

  #514 Undertaking: The Colts Ep: 3

  Did you miss opening day? Catch up on the Indianapolis Colts with Blake Waters of the Undertaking Network. 

  
• 09.14.2023

  #513 NFDA Day 2: Here Come The Dreamers

  Playing amateur reporter, funeral director and embalmer, Brian Waters chases down the scoops on the NFDA trade show floor in Las Vegas. Celebrating the Network's first "International Day", Brian talks with National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation, Funeral One and SOKNA,...

  
• 09.12.2023

  #512 NFDA Day 1: ASD News From Las Vegas

  Brian walks the trade show floor to visit some friends including James Fletcher of Matthews Aurora, our friends at Pierce Chemical (with Formula 496) and Craig from ASD updates us on the news of the week.  Each day, over 10,000...

  
• 09.10.2023

  #511 Undertaking the Colts Ep:2

  Coming in hot from Las Vegas, Brian drops his nephew's show, Undertaking the Colts with Blake Waters.

  
• 09.08.2023

  #510 Are you death curious? Featuring Alexandra Jo

  Alexandra Jo of the Death Curious Podcast, joins Brian on Undertaking: The Podcast as they go down the rabbit hole to consider how we communicate  and how death care professionals can listen with intention to understand. You can hear their...

  
• 09.06.2023

  #509 Shadows? Big News?

  Someone has been listening! Who could it be?  Finally, from the shadows, not seen in 40 years...... Maybe 30, but a long time. Just listen. 

  
• 09.04.2023

  #508 Tea & Mourning Wear on Labour Day with Vegas Announcements

  Right, after a bit of announcements by Brian, the show is returned to its previous host, Mr. Benjamin Whitworth CFSP, MBIE and best of all, a proper chap and embalmer.  Allow us the opportunity to be redirected by another undertaker...

  
• 08.30.2023

  #507 Calahan Funeral Home of Chicago, Illinois

  Almost 30 years ago, back in 1983, Edward Calahan CFSP opened his own funeral service company. He started small – in fact, Calahan Funeral Service was based out of an existing funeral home in Chicago. When the owner of that...

  
• 08.25.2023

  #506 Undertaking the Colts by Kicking the Stigma

  Everyone take a breath; the Undertakers are here, and football season kicks off in September. Sport is intended to be fun and exciting but when our people are not seen, valued, or appreciated, things get rough. As we step away...

  
• 08.24.2023

  #505 Malaysian Embalmers Dominic and Damien Jude

  Recording from the sandy beaches of Cancun, Mexico at this year's Frigid Embalm Better International Conference, Brian Waters meets Dominic and his brother Damien Jude, undertakers and embalmers from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Embalmers often feel isolated for their trade too....

  
• 08.19.2023

  #504 The First Contact After Death with Coroner Gavin Greene

  In the first minutes after you die, your family is extremely vulnerable. First impressions matter and can set the tone for the next few days, two years down the road.  When people feel vulnerable, they are sensitive and resistant to...

  
• 08.14.2023

  #503 Brian's Birthday Show and The Van Beck Memorial Scholarship

  Brian catches up with Ryan for the week and they revisit the voice of their mentor, Todd Van Beck. As they discuss the upcoming tributes to Todd in Vegas, both decide to re-air episde #377 for a second examination of...