Grave Conversations

What happens when you put comedy legend Tim Heidecker (On Cinema, Tim and Eric, Office Hours) inside a Titan Casket? He immediately explains the "unexplained physics" of cell phones, reveals what he admires most about Joe Rogan, and admits he's only masturbated in a coffin once.

Host David Dastmalchian tries to get deep with Tim about existence and the terror of infinity, but Tim’s deadpan humor steals the show. Plus, Tim shares his thoughts on why audiences laugh when they are uncomfortable, the realities of building the HEI Network, and delivers a deeply relieved 60-second eulogy.
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What happens when you put Riki Lindhome (Wednesday, Knives Out, Garfunkel and Oates) in a casket? She tells you exactly why she wants to haunt an Applebee's and explains her theory on being "too tall to have a friend group."

Host David Dastmalchian tries to get deep with Riki, but she hilariously refuses to face her own mortality—despite growing up in a funeral home! Riki also shares the confident lie she told to land her first massive audition, the wild reality of shooting Wednesday in Romania, and the inspiration behind her deeply personal new one-woman show, Dead Inside.
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She’s known for doing her own stunts and playing badasses on screen, but Peacemaker and DCU star Jennifer Holland is ready to talk about the great unknown. Lying in a casket, Jen opens up to David Dastmalchian about letting go of her ego and learning to find wonder in not knowing what happens after we die.But it’s not all heavy—Jen also reveals her weird habits, why she hates giant cemeteries, why nature is the only thing that truly makes her feel alive, and one of the WEIRDEST YOU-Logies EVER.
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What happens to your perspective on life when tomorrow is no longer promised? Former Bachelorette star Katie Thurston opens up about her raw, inspiring, and courageous journey navigating a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis.In this episode of Grave Conversations, host David Dastmalchian sits down with former Bachelorette and reality TV star Katie Thurston. Following her recent diagnosis with Stage 4 breast cancer, Katie opens up about what it truly means to live with uncertainty, her refusal to identify with the word "terminal," and how she is actively turning her pain into purpose.Katie brings her signature humor to life’s heaviest topics, sharing how she navigated her diagnosis and why she is so passionate about breast cancer advocacy and early detection for women under 40. From the realities of reality television on Fboy Island to her current fight against advanced cancer, Katie’s perspective will entirely change how you view the time we have left.
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SNL Alum Taran Killam joins Grave Conversations for his most revealing interview yet. From Saturday Night Live secrets to losing his home in the Palisades fires, Taran opens up while lying in a coffin. In this episode, comedy powerhouse Taran Killam discusses the high-stakes world of SNL, the sketch that broke his heart, and the hilarious wisdom he gained from Lorne Michaels. We dive deep into his personal journey of resilience after losing his home, his perspective on parenting, and his legendary Matthew McConaughey impression. This isn't just an interview; it's a profound look at life, death, and the power of laughter in the face of tragedy.
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