What happens when you lose your father before you’ve fully figured out who you are? At 19, Max Berlin watched his father die of cancer — an experience that left him grieving while also struggling to define himself as a young man.

For the 100th episode of DEAD Talks, Max joins longtime friend David Ferrugio for an intimate conversation about loss, identity, and the complicated emotions that come with being part of the unspoken “Dead Dad Club.” Recorded in Manhattan, the episode explores raw grief, dark humor, and the shared bond between friends who both lost their fathers too soon.

This is a deeply personal and honest reflection on how grief shapes us — and how we can still move forward with love, laughter, and meaning.

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About DEAD Talks

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

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