What happens when you lose a dear friend suddenly? Comedian, writer, and host of the Just Sayin’ podcast, Justin Martindale, shares his raw and emotional story of grief after the loss of a close friend in 2021.

With humor and honesty, Justin reflects on navigating trauma, the isolation of Covid, and the unexpected ways grief affects us long after the moment of loss. Known for his sharp wit and creativity, Justin brings a deeply human side to this conversation — balancing laughter with truth, and resilience with vulnerability.

Justin is also the writer of Hulu’s Huluween Dragstravaganza, and here he proves how comedy can sit alongside grief, helping us process the hardest moments of life.

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 Listen to 'Just Sayin' podcast with Justin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-sayin-with-justin-martindale/id1612725859 

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