Undertaking: The Podcast

Undertaking: The Podcast

By Brian Waters and Ryan Ballard: Indiana Funeral DirectorsSociety & CultureDocumentaryPersonal Journals
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Undertaking: The Podcast episodes

  • #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. Blake and JB go deep with a guest and explain some of the happenings from the week and the future for the weekend.

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    1 hr 31 min
  • #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 serve the families. The new gereation of funeral service does look different, that is because funeral service is changing. We see you friends. Rock and Roll!

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    22 min
  • #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 sometimes witnessing it can be a moment that is beneficial. Enjoy your Holiday.

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    31 min
  • #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 future. Robert has a chance to talk with her and gets the story of her walk within funeral service. Rock and Roll!

    https://cphs.wayne.edu/mortuary-science/news/sharon-gee-mascarello-wraps-up-24-year-wayne-state-university-career--41187

    https://www.amazon.com/Embalming-History-Theory-Practice-Sixth/dp/1260010074/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1345802796864126&hvadid=84112745836365&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=162754&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-84113021352531%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=9838_10709715&keywords=embalming+history+theory+and+practice&qid=1698165663&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

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    1 hr 13 min
  • #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 in the closer.

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    1 hr 31 min
  • #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 a mentor. Be better to yourself so you can be better in the profession. Rock and Roll!

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    36 min
  • #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 his new book that can be pre-ordered. This man has some great stories for funeral service. I hope he continues to write them down. Enjoy!

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    https://funeralhistorygroup.com/product/one-block-west-of-the-white-house-joseph-gawlers-sons-undertaker-of-the-presidents/

    https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/district-of-columbia/washington/joseph-gawlers-sons-llc/2216

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    43 min
  • #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 watch. Blake and Jordan Talk football, they have been gone for a few weeks and they explain why. Ryan has questions in the opener and closer. Is Ryan a Unicorn? Ryan opens and closes the episode.

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    1 hr 31 min
  • #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 May and run into one of Ryans classmates. She teaches the boys some knowledge too!

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    35 min
  • #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, my wife experienced something completely different than me. Lets hear Tracy tell us a little about herself and her story. I think there are other mothers out there that can relate. It was exciting to have her as a guest. Rock and Roll!

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    56 min

About Undertaking: The Podcast

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Funeral Directors, Ryan Ballard and Brian Waters discuss life, death and the story of funeral service.