Play This At My Funeral

🎧 Play This At My Funeral — Nervous System Regulation in a Funeral Playlist: Part 2 of the Ben Kintisch Interview

💐 Episode Summary

We’re digging into the peace, love, and pure zen vibes of Benjamin Kintisch’s funeral playlist. The singer, musician, educator, Cantor, and creator of “Life Review: The Hospice Musical” shares tender moments that influenced his musical education and profession. In this beautiful episode, Benjamin pays tribute to friends long gone, mentors, and family through the musical stylings of Simon & Garfunkel, Sue Horowitz, The Beatles and more. 

💿 Songs Mentioned

1. “The Only Living Boy In New York” by Simon and Garfunkel

2. “Peace Song” by Sue Horowitz

3. “Corner of the Sky” from Pippin

4. “With My Own Two Hands” by Ben Harper

5. “Let It Be” by The Beatles

You can listen to Ben’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aGFaEOOngVsbP1KAEuM52?si=MuzhOaCtSu6wVehWQEdb4w 

🎙 About the Guest

Benjamin Kintisch is a trained chaplain, a music teacher, and a Cantor.  He is the creator, lyricist and playwright of “Life Review: The Hospice Musical.” This musical comedy is the first play he has created. 

Kintisch has loved singing and performing on stage since his youth. He graduated from Brown University with concentration in Judaic Studies. Graduate studies at Jewish Theological Seminary included a Masters in Sacred Music along with a Cantorial degree. Kintisch has  completed four years of chaplaincy training, having served in both hospice and eldercare facilities. He teaches music at a small elementary school in College Park, MD. He currently lives in Columbia, MD with his wife, daughter, and 2 dogs.

🌹 About Play This At My Funeral

Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.

Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.

💜 Stay Connected

Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”

Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.

Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.

🎙 About the Host

Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.

I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

🙏🏽 Thank You to Our Supporters

Huge thanks to our show supporters:

TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

💐 Episode Summary

In this episode, we depart from our usual format for a look into the making of a musical. Life Review: The Hospice Musical. With songs written by singer, musician, educator, and Cantor Benjamin Kintisch, this musical bridges together Fiddler on the Roof and A Chorus Line for an exploration of the meaning of life, at the end of life.

This is part one of a two-part episode. Tune back into part two to discover the selections on Benjamin's own funeral playlist. Come for the music discovery, and stay for the artistic pursuit of meaning in every moment. 

🎙 About the Guest

Benjamin Kintisch is a trained chaplain, a music teacher, and a Cantor.  He is the creator, lyricist and playwright of “Life Review: The Hospice Musical.” This musical comedy is the first play he has created. 

Kintisch has loved singing and performing on stage since his youth. He graduated from Brown University with concentration in Judaic Studies. Graduate studies at Jewish Theological Seminary included a Masters in Sacred Music along with a Cantorial degree. Kintisch has  completed four years of chaplaincy training, having served in both hospice and eldercare facilities. He teaches music at a small elementary school in College Park, MD. He currently lives in Columbia, MD with his wife, daughter, and 2 dogs.

🌹 About Play This At My Funeral

Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.

Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.

💜 Stay Connected

Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”

Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.

Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.

🎙 About the Host

Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.

I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:

TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

💐 Episode Summary

A fateful visit to the East Vancouver vinyl shop, Painted Lady Records (IG: @paintedlady_records), led to a cross-continental friendship with owners Kemp and Erika Edwards. Since that day in January 2026, host Dinah has had a consistent mutual geeking out with Kemp and Erika over music, community, and the essence of life. Love. This episode is pure love. Expect mentions of Bruce Cockburn, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, J.J. Cale, Bob Seger, James Taylor, India.Arie, Chet Faker, just so many beautiful, soulful songs. This playlist feels like this: a relaxing road trip with those two or three friends who completely get you, the ones you can say anything in front of and who know your deepest, darkest secrets and fears.

💿 Songs Mentioned

1. “Only Love” by Ben Howard

2. “Against The Wind” by Bob Seger

3. “Blackbird” by The Beatles

4. “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

5. “Roll Um Easy” by Little Feet

6. “Cajun Moon” by J.J. Cale

7. “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor

8. “Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson

9. “Pacing The Cage” by Bruce Cockburn

10. “Way With Words” by Bahamas

11. “Promises” by India.Arie

12. “Tive Razao” by Seu Jorge

13. “How Deep Is Your Live” by PJ Morton by Yebba

14. “Ventura Highway” by America, George Martin

15. “Into The Mystic” by Van Morrison

16. “So Ready” by Goose

17. “No Diggity” by Chet Faker

18. “Going To California” by Pressing Strings

You can listen to Kemp’s playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1DO2IEkdVKw3glxLf87b43?si=of3fznepRkSNImIsvO3sqA

🎙 About the Guest

Kemp Edwards is the owner of Painted Lady Records on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, BC. PLR is the city’s newest vinyl store, specializing in both new and used records and boasting a stage for live performances. Kemp was the lead singer in Kingston, Ontario based band HEDONE and has been a serious music enthusiast all of his life.

Kemp is also the President and CEO of Ethical Profiling Ltd. (EP), a Canadian based company that consults, designs, sources and produces high quality, ethical, sustainable products for private label partners as well as the retail and corporate sectors. EP focuses on domestic manufacturing, Fair Trade practices, and proven social and environmental compliance. Outside of the many private label programs EP produces, the Company markets several independent brands; ECONIC Apparel, National Team Collective, and InFocus Canada. Notable projects undertaken by the Company include corporate uniform programs and general merchandise for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2024 Paris Olympics, 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 2016 World Expo in Milan, the 2015 PanAm Games, the Sochi 2014 Olympics, and the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.

Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.

💜 Stay Connected

Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.

Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.

🎙 About the Host

Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.

🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:

TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

💐 Episode Summary

This week’s episode with singer and songwriter Mel L reveals the harder moments that music can usher us through. With songs from the world of Disney musical cartoons, a gorgeous introduction to Chutney music, and originals from the guest herself from her forthcoming debut album, Love Bomb Therapy, this episode will heal your midweek blues. 

💿 Songs Mentioned

1. ​“Yam & Cassava” by Mel L
2. ​“Under The Sea” sung by Samuel E. Wright from Disney’s The Little Mermaid 
3. ​“Lootala” by Sonny Mann
4. ​“Rock Away” by Beres Hammond
5. ​“Where The Party At” (feat. Nelly) by Jagged Edge
6. ​“Dreamgirls” by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, Anika Noni
7. ​“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston
8. ​“See You Again” by Mel L.
9. ​“Put It On The Altar” by Jessica Reedy
10. ​“alive” by Mel L.
11. ​“Jesus In The Ghetto” by Sir the Baptist, Anthony Hamilton
12. ​“Black Boy Joy” by Mel L.

🎙 About the Guest

Melanie Lewis (aka Mel L.) has been acting, singing, song-writing and performing live since she was a kid. She knows how to light up a room and ensure that those who interact with her (in big or small spaces) feel seen. Spending most of her singing career performing with a cover-band based in Brooklyn, NY, she’s made the pivot into recording and releasing her own original singles - and is set to release her debut album “Lovebomb Therapy” this spring. This concept album combines skits with songs - to invite listeners to join her in her therapist’s office as she processes a Lovebomb dating experience, self-reflection as a human and ultimately leaves listeners questioning: “Who lovebombed whom?”

WIth 10 years of experience in the HRBP and L&D space, she’ll leverage the skills she’s honed in her career to craft experiences for her “Lovies” to safely practice and polish key emotional intelligence skills. Her goal is to help humans bond again (don’t we miss that?) - providing music and entertaining think-pieces as the ice-breaker to rebuilding the art of conversation and true connection. In all honesty, she doesn’t know how far any of this will go - but she’s committed to the mission, the journey and enjoying the ride!

@mellmuse.ic (IG/TikTok)

Melanie Lewis (LinkedIn)

Yam & Cassava music video

🌹 About Play This At My Funeral

Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.

Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.

💜 Stay Connected

Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”

Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.

Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.

🎙 About the Host

Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.

I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

🙏🏽 Thank You to Our Supporters

Huge thanks to our show supporters:

TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

💐 Episode Summary

God’s favorite comedian, Spencer Bland, joins us in the Play This At My Funeral virtual studio to talk about questioning faith, the continuous healing power of sad music (and crying in the car), and builds worlds through memories and songs. We get into some cathartic conversations, and scrutinize the evolution of music including the subgenre of country, Y’allternative, as well as those movie music moments that mean so much to us. This one is chock full of laughs and will tug at your heartstrings. 

💿 Songs Mentioned

1. “Concerning Hobbits” by Howard Shore 

2. “Casimir Pulaski Day” by Sufjan Stevens

3. “Contact” by As Cities Burn

4. “The District Sleeps Alone Tonight” by The Postal Service

5. “January 1979” by mewithoutYou

6. “The Leaving Song Pt. II” by AFI

7. “Came Out Swinging” by The Wonder Years

8. “A Favor House Atlantic” by Coheed and Cambria

9. “I’ll Believe In Anything” by Wolf Parade

10. “Float On” by Modest Mouse

11. “Two Weeks” by The Grizzly Bear

12. “Time To Pretend” by MGMT

13. “Sleeping Lessons” by The Shins

14. “Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn

15. “Changes” by Charles Bradley and The Budos Band

16. “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” by The Righteous Brothers

17. “The First Days of Spring” by Noah and The Whale

You can listen to Spencer’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3e2argXJPvWYh0iHtFyLV2

🎙 About the Guest

Spencer Bland is an up and coming stand-up comic and writer based in Los Angeles. Originally from North Carolina, he made his Netflix Is A Joke debut in October of 2025 and has continued to make a name for himself in the LA comedy scene while also touring nationally. With one of the worst last names in comedy, he wins audiences over with his witty retellings of growing up with one foot in the church and the other at the rock show. He has had the pleasure of working with comics like Shane Torres, Laura Peek, and frequently tours with Mark Normand.

godsfavoritecomedian.com 

IG: @spencerspicy 

🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:

TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

🌹 About Play This At My Funeral

Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, host Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.

Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.

💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”

Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.

Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.

🎙 About the Host

Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.

I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode Summary

When Stephanie Snartschan joins host Dinah for this episode, the emotions are overflowing. The musical selections stand the test of time, much like their 22-year-long friendship. From Jewel to Augustana, and three choice Billy Joel songs, the 90s are well alive on this funeral playlist. Dig into this episode for some real talk on aging and the legacy we leave behind. And Stephanie delivers real insight into what “success” means you can’t unhear. 

💿 Songs Mentioned

1. ​“Just Dance” by Lady Gaga
2. ​“One Song Glory” by Adam Pascal from the musical RENT
3. ​“La Vie Boheme” from the musical RENT
4. ​“The Story of Tonight” by Lin-Manuel Miranda from the musical Hamilton
5. ​“Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw
6. ​“True Colors” by the cast of Glee (original by Cyndi Lauper)
7. ​“Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond 
8. ​“All For You” by Sister Hazel 
9. ​“100 Years” by Five for Fighting 
10. ​“Shoop” by Salt n Pepa
11. ​“Only The Good Die Young” by Billy Joel
12. ​“Long Live” by Taylor Swift
13. ​“Vienna” by Billy Joel
14. ​“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac
15. ​“That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick
16. ​“Lean On Me” by Bill Withers
17. ​“Shallow” by Lady Gaga
18. ​“Boston” by Augustana
19. ​“And So It Goes” by Billy Joel 
20. ​“Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves
21. ​“Basket Case” by Green Day
22. ​“American Idiot” by Green Day
23. ​“Hands” by Jewel

You can hear Stephanie’s playlist here on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/3d51a1ec14434e98bf30ae8ddfe5b6a6sune?ref=dm_sh_FfP7xGEGGyrmBSF8hf19xlKmX&referrer=dm_sh_messages 

🎙 About the Guest

Stephanie Smartschan is a former journalist, published author and insatiable reader who has spent the past 15 years working in marketing and development for nonprofit organizations. Her book, “Evitchka: A True Story of Survival, Hope and Love,” came out in 2024. She lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with her husband and two daughters. You can find her on Instagram at @bystephaniesmartschan for book recs and writing updates.

🙏🏽 Thank You to Our Supporters

TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

🌹 About Play This At My Funeral

Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.

Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.

💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”

Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.

Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.

🎙 About the Host

Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.

I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode Summary

Two playlists. Two only children. Endless spiritual soul searching and nostalgia deep-diving. When our host Dinah crossed paths with Yale music major and Vancouver native Tristan Byrne on a plane ride, fate intervened to bring together these two music loving people. This episode bubbles up so many soulful moments and introspective music choices. Get ready for multiple mentions of SZA, Neil Young, Erykah Badu, Dominic Fike and so many wonderful musicians and bands. 

💿 Songs Mentioned

1. ​“Dear Mama” by 2Pac
2. ​“Godspeed” by Frank Ocean
3. ​“Tell Me Why” by Neil Young
4. ​“Triple Creek Ferry” by Neil Young
5. ​“Warm Winds” by SZA
6. ​“Awful” by Hole
7. ​“Hasta La Raiz” by Natalia Lafourcade
8. ​“Back In The Day” by Erykah Badu
9. ​“Jukai” by Jhene Aiko
10. ​“Good Days” by SZA
11. ​“White Keys” by Dominic Fike
12. ​“Rule The World” by Michael Kiwanuka
13. ​“Insane” by Flume featuring Moon Holiday
14. ​“Seventeen” by Peach Pit
15. ​“Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg
16. ​“Mariners Apartment Complex” by Lana Del Rey

Tristan’s playlists

Listen for lyrics: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SDPKQOQMs5ZdhYPr9xyWQ?si=4cce46e33a924e8e

Listen for the music (nonlyrical) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2OirHcu3sEQSPWo8hyWJI1?si=773e4640b9e44472

🎙 About the Guest

Tristan Byrne is a senior at Yale University studying music. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Tristan is passionate about all aspects of music: he plays classical guitar, produces electronic music, and loves to write papers examining music cultures (his thesis is on the emergence of the Southern rap scenes in opposition to the dominant coastal hip-hop scenes). Tristan appreciates creativity in all aspects of life: he has been a circus artist, a juggler, a guitarist for an indie band, an organizer for university-sponsored music concerts, and member of his campus radio. Tristan’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/no.1three6mafialistener/ 

🙏🏽 Thank You to Our Supporters

TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

🌹 About Play This At My Funeral

Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.

Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.

💜 Stay Connected

Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.

🎙 About the Host

Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.

I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode Summary

We’re calling this one “Covers, Colors, and Caring.” At least that’s what our feistiest guest of all time, Tracy F****** Weiss is calling it. This episode will rock you, and pull back the veneer of the human experience to showcase the raw, real underbelly of what it means to feel deeply. Tracy has been through it all, and shares a gorgeous playlist that is an arc of a storyline – much like a rainbow. You’ll cry, you’ll giggle, and you’ll learn more than you knew you could about wine, the theme of color and sentiment in music, and how we can unlock our most badass selves by going through the hardest curveballs life has to throw at us. From The Rolling Stones to Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile to Joni Mitchell, and Iron & Wine, Ben Folds Fives, and Liz Phair in between, get ready to get plugged in directly to the soul of the world. Once you listen to this episode, you’ll be changed. And our host Dinah hopes you find the courage to live as boldly, as colorfully, as Tracy does every day. 

💿 Songs Mentioned

1. “Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves

2. “Over The Rainbow” by Judy Garland

3. “Welcome To The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance

4. “Court And Spark” by Joni Mithcell

5. “She’s A Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones

6. “Underground by Ben Folds Five

7. “Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones

8. “Polyester Bride” by Liz Phair

9. “In Your Eyes” by Jeffrey Gaines

10. “The Only Exception” by Paramore

11. “All These Things That I Have Done” by The Killers

12. “Ireeplacable” by Beyonce

13. “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” by Taylor Swift

14. “Dancing On My Own” by Robyn

15. “I Feel Better” by Gotye

16. “Closer to Fine (From Barbie The Album) by Brandi Carlile

17. “In My Life” by Madison Cunningham

18. “Silver Lining” by Rilo Kiley

19. “This Must Be The Place” by Miles Fisher

20. “Nothin’ But A Good Time” by Poison

You can listen to Tracy’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/574ZFaLEwgNrh7SOlo64TX?si=2tjN714LQaCY8NimUQ9ofA 

🎙 About the Guest

Tracy Weiss, a Midwestern expatriate, has called New York city home for 20+ years. She spent a decade working in the entertainment industry before a cervical cancer diagnosis at the age of 30. Despite facing a treatment plan that would ensure infertility, Tracy’s insurance company denied her claim to preserve fertility as ‘elective’ – as if anyone would choose to have a tumor. In 2017, she joined the founding board of TCM (the resident creative among math nerds), served as the Executive Director since 2020 and now represents the organization as the Chief Communication Officer.

🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.

Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.

💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”

Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.

Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.

🎙 About the Host

Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.

I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode Summary

When work is such a major part of any life, how can we deny the parallels of ourselves at work and outside of work? With guest Claude Silver, we go deep on this topic and more as we analyze the songs on Claude’s music playlist for her book, Be Yourself At Work. With tons of deep ‘80s cuts, and an homage to the working class music mantras and New Jersey pride and joy (Bruce, Whitney, and Jon Bon Jovi), this episode is a meditation on how to live out loud, and live earnestly. Expect plenty of singing, dancing, and existential geeking out, as always. 

💿 Songs Mentioned

1. “It’s My Life” by Jon Bon Jovi

2. “A Little Respect” by Erasure

3. “Respect” by Aretha Franklin

4.  “The Rising” by Bruce Springsteen

5. “Head On” by The Jesus and Mary Chain

6. “Brave” by Sara Bareilles

7. “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone 

8. “Heroes” by David Howie

9. “Lose Yourself" by Eminem 

10.  “Walk On The Wild Side” By Lou Reed

11. “I Won’t Back Down" by Tom Petty 

12. “Don’t Stop Believing" by Journey

13. “Raise Your Glass" by Pink

14. “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and the Machine

15. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston  

16. “Confident” by Demi Lovato

17. “Defying Gravity” from Wicked

18. “Here Comes The Sun” by The Beatles

19. “Don’t Worry About A Thing”by Bob Marley 

20. “One Love” by Bob Marley 

21. “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode

22. “Wherever Is Your Heart” by Brandi Carlile

23. “There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out” by The Smiths

24. “Beautiful Day” by U2

25. “Stubborn Love” by The Lumineers

26. “Friday I’m In Love” by The Cure 

27. “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and The Waves

28. “Sweet Disposition" by The Temper Trap

29. “Better Together” by Jack Johnson 

30. “Take It Easy” by The Eagles

You can listen to Claude’s playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/3cnxyych

🎙 About the Guest

Claude Silver is on a mission to revolutionize leadership, talent, and workplace culture. She is the world's first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and partners with CEO Gary Vaynerchuk to drive their success. Silver has earned Campaign US's Female Frontier Award and AdWeek's Changing the Game Award and she electrifies audiences at national and international conferences and at organizations, including Meta, Google, US Government agencies, and the US Armed Forces. She has been interviewed on dozens of podcasts and featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal.

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🌹 About Play This At My Funeral

Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.

Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.

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🎙 About the Host

Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.

I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode Summary

Kara Tremel is many things. A Broadway-trained performer, certified personal trainer, and founder of Tremfit by Kara Tremel. She’s also a director and producer for TV/film and all around light of a person, and in this episode she shares her funeral playlist crafted in the most beautiful way as a Broadway Musical Soundtrack with a tight 10 tracks where every song counts. It’s glorious and takes you on a journey, giving you a song for every mood and moment. 

💿 Songs Mentioned

1. “I Love It” (feat. Charli XCX) by Icona Pop

2. “Heavenly Day” by Patty Griffin

3. “Dancing On My Own” by Robyn

4. “Cry To Me” by Solomon Burkey

5. “A Sweet-Old Fashioned Girl” by Teresa Brewer

6. “Bright Lights and Cityscapes” by Sara Bareilles 

7. “Right Back Where We Started From” by Maxine Nightingale

8. “Tintarella di Luna” by Mina

9. “Leaving On A Jet Plane” by Lake Street Dive, Tiny Habits

10. “Together Again” by Janet Jackson

You can listen to Kara’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JLptPCI173SocbMY2dh26?si=AjFgAn9gS5SpfP6Fl0q83A&pi=VT85pIYFSlmug&nd=1&dlsi=0343beb44c284cc7 

🎙 About the Guest

Kara Tremel is a Broadway-trained performer, certified personal trainer, and founder of Tremfit by Kara Tremel, an inclusive fitness brand designed to help all bodies feel strong, capable, and confident. While she specializes in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, Kara’s approach to training is welcoming, adaptable, and accessible to people at every stage of life. With a background spanning Broadway (Jersey Boys), national tours, and international performance, she brings a unique blend of athleticism, artistry, and compassion to her work. She is also the creator of Dough More Stress, a therapeutic dough designed to support stress relief and nervous system regulation. Kara’s philosophy centers on sustainable strength, joyful movement, and redefining fitness as a practice that supports both the body and the nervous system.

🙏🏽 Thank You to Our Supporters

TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.

Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.

💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”

Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.

Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.

🎙 About the Host

Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.

I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).