Play This At My Funeral

Play This At My Funeral
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Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them.

  1. 4d ago

    Season 4, Let’s Go! Here’s Your Preview Chat (Ep. 38)

    💐 Episode Summary Host Dinah takes stock of Season 3 of the pod and shares some of the upcoming guests and conversation highlights you’ll find inside Season 4 kicking off right, freaking, now! Comedians, writers, podcasters, and friends stop by to share their stories, songs they want to be remembered by, and of course reveal a little bit of the wisdom they’ve learned in their lives. This season features guests ages 12-80, as we really bring on the deep convos across generations.  💿 Songs / Albums / Artists Mentioned After Laughter by Paramore  Bad Bunny Le Tigre You can listen to Dinah’s neverending funeral playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2at9Nut0o3hJcVTLsN9IOF?si=KX6gYZvWRWKYRaRr-k2v_Q  🙏🏽 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 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, 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 Jesse Mendelson. 💜 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).

    Season 4, Let’s Go! Here’s Your Preview Chat (Ep. 38)

  2. Sep 23

    Reliving The Music Revelations: That’s A Wrap On Season 3 with Host Dinah Susan Alobeid (Ep 37)

    💐 Episode Summary Join host Dinah as she reminisces on some of the most powerful moments from season 3 with guests including RomCom author Georgia Clark, paralegal, social activist, and professional listener Erin Snow the creator of The Unmuted Room, dancer and Clive Institute professional alum Alan Watson, author Anndee Hochman, and so much more. Dinah shares some of her favorite musical discoveries and gives a hint of what’s to come in season 4.  💿 Songs Mentioned “Brooklyn” by Patrick Droney “Being Alive” by Stephen Sondheim from the musical Good Company “Mess” by Noah Kahan “Big Black Car” by Gregory Alan Isakov “Worn Out Shoes” by Joey Purdy “Nightswimming” by REM “And I Love Her” by The Beatles “Una Palabra” by Carlos Varela 🙏🏽 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 Jesse Mendelson. 💜 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 kid. 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).

    Reliving The Music Revelations: That’s A Wrap On Season 3 with Host Dinah Susan Alobeid (Ep 37)

  3. Sep 16

    Opening The Door To Resolution – Kat Kibben Returns To Share A Surprising Turn of Events (Ep 36)

    💐 Episode Summary Episode 25 guest Kat Kibben returns for a conversation about what transpired once their Play This At My Funeral podcast episode aired, an estrangement from decades ago resurfaced. This surprising opening of an old, deep wound has led to some amazing healing. And potentially closure and resolution? Listen in to discover the story from Kat directly.  💿 Songs Mentioned “Boys in the Street” by Greg Holden “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel “I Am Appalachia” by Josiah and the Bonnevilles  You can listen to Kat’s playlist on Spotify here:   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ZWT4QbafEOZpWfjEGetS1?si=5xuuq6B5TX2xEyOs2WKFjA&pi=ZWb_yatTTC-ee  🎙 About the Guest Katrina Kibben is a keynote speaker, recruiting consultant, best-selling author, and founder of Three Ears Media, where they help organizations learn how to navigate change with confidence to build more collaborative and resilient teams.  With more than 15 years of experience at global brands like Monster.com and Care.com, Katrina is known for their extensive research on creating better hiring outcomes and science-backed approaches to resilience. As a LinkedIn Top Voice, their insights have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, and more. They are the author of two books, This Was All An Accident and The Bounce Back Factor: A Leader’s Guide to Liking Yourself While Leading People. When Kat isn't writing or speaking on stages around the world, they're happy to be at home in Rockford, IL with their girlfriend and the dogs behind the name Three Ears Media.  🙏🏽 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 Jesse Mendelson. 💜 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 kid. 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).

    Opening The Door To Resolution – Kat Kibben Returns To Share A Surprising Turn of Events (Ep 36)

  4. Sep 9

    Finding Your Voice and Your Life’s Purpose with guest Erin Snow, Creator of The Unmuted Room (Ep 35)

    💐 Episode Summary You’re not ready for this episode. We’re shedding light on some traumatic early events that led to a career helping people in a BIG way with Erin Snow. We’re graced by the presence of this woman, powerhouse speaker and professional listener, and the creator of The Unmuted Room founded on a simple belief: Most people do not need advice. They need space. In creating her playlist for the show, she says she uncovered a way to leave her voice behind. We’re talking about songs you definitely don’t know from Simon & Garfunkel, Kesha, Andra Day, Ingrid Michaelson, Billy Joel and a huge array of musical theatre selections from shows including Les Miserables. Come for the music but stay for the real talk that will upend everything you think about life.  💿 Songs Mentioned “Scarborough Fair/ Canticle” by Simon and Garfunkel “Amazing Grace” by  “I Dreamed A Dream” sung by Patti Lupone from the Les Miserables musical soundtrack  “With Or Without You” by U2 “Take Me Home Country Road” by John Denver “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong “Hallelujah” by k.d. Lang “My Favorite Thing” by Julie Andrews from the Sound of Music soundtrack  “Rise Up” by Andra Day “Praying” by Kesha  “Raising Hell” by Kesha  “Undrunk” by Fletcher “Auld Lang Syne (Sex and the City Arrangement)” by Banna de Minstrels “I Love You B****” by Lizzo “In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt “Going Home” by Mary Fahl, Mark O’Connor “Lady Like” by Ingrid Andress “And So It Goes" by Billy Joel  “Anti Hero” by Taylor Swift “Dream Girls” by Beyonce  You can listen to Erin’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3efgHGHYa65WAphQq21CcH?si=pEAO65LFRoqyV-NHKfhiqA&nd=1&dlsi=c80e8fd4ad4c4c0f  🎙 About the Guest Erin Snow is a Professional Listener and founder of The Unmuted Room, a first-of-its-kind confidential listening space for anyone carrying more than they can say out loud. She creates private, judgment-free sessions for people who need to speak the truths they can't share with friends, family, or coworkers — whether it's the messy, complicated stories, the quiet aching questions, or the thoughts they've been softening in every other room of their lives. Before founding The Unmuted Room, Erin spent 17 years as a trauma-informed legal advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, becoming the first paralegal in New Hampshire allowed to represent clients directly in family court. That experience — combined with her own — taught her a profound truth: being truly heard is not a luxury. It is a necessity for anyone carrying more than they can say out loud. Erin's long-term vision is to make listening spaces as common as gyms and as understood as any other form of wellness. She is building something quietly transformative: a world where people are finally, truly heard. 🌹 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 Jesse Mendelson. 💜 Stay Connected Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.” Watch the full video episodes on YouTube. 🎙 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 kid. 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).

    Finding Your Voice and Your Life’s Purpose with guest Erin Snow, Creator of The Unmuted Room (Ep 35)

  5. Aug 19

    Part 2: Shaping a Legacy Through the Power of Words (and Music) with Guest Jeremy Lyons (Ep 34)

    💐 Episode Summary Let’s jump back into our conversation with Jeremy Lyons as we dig into a brief part 2 to round out some of the choice songs on his funeral playlist. We’re going to talk about Amy Shark, Khaled (aka Cheb Khaled)  💿 Songs Mentioned “I Said Hi” by Amy Shark “Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen” by Janis Siegel “Come Hang Out” by AJR “C’est La Vie” by Khaled “La Vie En Rose” by Louis Armstrong You can listen to Jeremy’s playlist on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkghn7P2O9LbtPfkhVq1YLc1G4XYKSop  🎙 About the Guest Jeremy Lyons is the Co-Founder of RecOps Collective, a community and resource hub dedicated to the art, science, and humor that is talent acquisition/recruiting operations. With extensive experience in talent acquisition, process optimization, and recruiting tech technology, Jeremy helps organizations streamline recruiting workflows, improve operational efficiency, and elevate the impact of their TA teams. Outside of work, he is quick with a joke, a movie or song lyric reference, and learning the ways of the parent to his adopted child. 🙏🏽 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).

    Part 2: Shaping a Legacy Through the Power of Words (and Music) with Guest Jeremy Lyons (Ep 34)

  6. Aug 12

    Shaping a Legacy Through the Power of Words (and Music) with Guest Jeremy Lyons (Ep 33)

    💐 Episode Summary Welcome to this week’s episode as guest Jeremy Lyons takes us on a deeply personal exploration of identity, legacy, and the many names (and nicknames) we carry through life. Dinah and Jeremy trace that theme through songs like “Una Palabra” by Carlos Varela, “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Crown, and “La Vie en Rose” by Louis Armstrong, using each one to highlight the power of words, the beauty of reinterpretation, and the emotional arc of a life well lived. It’s a thoughtful conversation about mortality that somehow still feels playful, revealing how music can hold grief, humor, nostalgia, and meaning all at once. 💿 Songs Mentioned “Una Palabra” by Carlos Varela “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Crown “Requiem in D Minor” by Mozart “I’m Not Dead Yet” by Mike Posner “Live Forever” by Drew Holcomb “Geek In The Pink” by Jason Mraz “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I “Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen” by Baz Luhrmann “Scare Away the Dark” by Passenger You can listen to Jeremy’s playlist on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkghn7P2O9LbtPfkhVq1YLc1G4XYKSop  🎙 About the Guest Jeremy Lyons is the Co-Founder of RecOps Collective, a community and resource hub dedicated to the art, science, and humor that is talent acquisition/recruiting operations. With extensive experience in talent acquisition, process optimization, and recruiting tech technology, Jeremy helps organizations streamline recruiting workflows, improve operational efficiency, and elevate the impact of their TA teams. Outside of work, he is quick with a joke, a movie or song lyric reference, and learning the ways of the parent to his adopted child. 🙏🏽 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 Jesse Mendelson. 💜 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).

    Shaping a Legacy Through the Power of Words (and Music) with Guest Jeremy Lyons (Ep 33)

  7. Aug 5

    Hot Blooded and Full of Positivity, Living the Mantra “No Day But Today” with guest Elana Fay (Ep 32)

    💐 Episode Summary When life throws heartbreak and uncertainty your way, aligning your mental, emotional, and physical well-being can be transformative and flip the life you planned for yourself upside down. Elana Fay Kirschner, Pilates instructor and music enthusiast, shares her eclectic playlist that’s more than just a collection of songs, it’s a roadmap for self-discovery and resilience. And if nothing else, you’ll walk away with the feeling of joy and sunshine, from the song “Miracles Happen” to some poignant songs from the RENT soundtrack, and the power and range of Kelly Clarkson, there’s something for everyone.  💿 Songs Mentioned “Seasons of Love” from the RENT musical soundtrack  “Finale B” from the RENT musical soundtrack “Hot Blooded” by Foreigner “So Yesterday” by Hilary Duff “Bring It All Back” by S Club “Miracles Happen” by Myra “Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson “Someone Will” sung by Andrew Durand from the Shucked musical soundtrack “me” by Kelly Clarkson “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You)”  by Kelly Clarkson “Take It Easy” by The Eagles “Ripple” by the Grateful Dead “Ohio Is For Lovers” by Hawthorne Heights  “Proud” by Heather Small “La Californie” by Souleance You can listen to Elana’s playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/5zstkwjz Elana’s funk playlist: https://tinyurl.com/y2ampns5 🎙 About the Guest Elana’s Pilates story came purely by chance. After losing her job, and not wanting to go back into the education field in the height of the pandemic, she found Pilates on an online ad for a front desk job and quickly moved up to management. The Pilates Studio quickly became Elana's home away from home, but something was missing. Elana enjoyed taking Pilates classes, but didn't understand the full benefits of the practice until a back injury halted everything. While working with an instructor one-on-one, Elana became inspired to become a Pilates instructor and wanted to start making a difference in other peoples' lives. Thus, in March 2022, Elana made the jump and signed up for a Pilates Teacher Training Program. Now with her Comprehensive Pilates Certification, Elana has found her purpose and is fulfilling her dreams of proving to others you can achieve anything with a little hard work and patience. She truly embodies the Pilates lifestyle which is all about how to move better and feel better in everything you do. IG: @elanafaypilates 🙏🏽 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, 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 Connected Subscribe, leave a 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 this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

    Hot Blooded and Full of Positivity, Living the Mantra “No Day But Today” with guest Elana Fay (Ep 32)

  8. Jul 29

    Heartbreak, Being in Love with Love, and The Ultimate Funeral Afterparty (Ep 31)

    💐 Episode Summary Dancer and choreographer (and now tech professional) Alan Watson shares the stories behind the songs on his deeply personal funeral playlist, from Brooklyn nostalgia and Clive student favorites to dance floor anthems and heartbreak ballads like “White Knuckles,” “One Foot,” and “I Will Love Again.” He get into t how music has carried him through love, grief, fatherhood, and the shifts of growing up without losing your spark. This episode also explores the art of curating a life through sound, choosing songs that hold memory, movement, and meaning that is specific to our human experience. Along the way, Alan reflects on the people, places, and memories that gave each track its weight. It’s a vivid reminder that the songs we keep closest often tell the story of who we are. Get ready to laugh, feel everything, and maybe build your own playlist along the way. 💿 Songs Mentioned “Brooklyn” by Patrick Droney “Supercut” by Lorde “Give You Blue” by Allen Stone “Somebody” by Dagny “Better Than I Know Myself” by Del Water Gap “Much About Sadness” by Brett Castro “Dog Years” by Maggie Rogers “Angels” by The xx “White Knuckles” by Boh Doran  “Hard On You” by Krrum “One Foot” by WALK THE MOON “Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix Radio Edit)” by Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs and A-Trak “I Will Love Again” by Lara Fabian “Lovestoned/I Think That She Knows (Interlude)” by Justin Timberlake  “Dear Me”  by Eric Hutchinson “Never Been Better” by Ben Abraham “Something Serious” by Bruno Mars “Gimme Gimme Gimme” by FAT TONY, MEDUN You can hear Alan’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uoKipueP2YLYh0yq4tGhS?si=4d7c3ceaf5f249b6&nd=1&dlsi=a6ca5a98ea744612  You can watch Alan’s “500 days of summer” dance set with dance troupe Part Time Models: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD4rT6P84eU 🎙 About the Guest Alan Watson is a dancer turned software engineer with a career that's spanned the arts and tech in equal measure. For most of his life he was either dancing at PMT Dance Studio or working at NYU. He performed and taught hip-hop, popping, and locking across the city teaching at PMT Dance Studio, Broadway Dance Center and NYU.  He's appeared on the TODAY Show three times, most famously backup dancing for Vanilla Ice dressed as a ninja turtle. Throughout his 15+ years of dancing, he was a part of dance crews, professional companies and solo freestyle competitions. Alan worked at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU Tisch, one of the top music industry programs in the world. There he ran the high school outreach programs, admissions and anything that interacted with the students in the program.  Many of those students are now becoming the next great leaders in the music industry, many as songwriters, producers and artists. Alan has since moved into software engineering, currently working as a Software Engineer at Inspira Financial. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife and two kids, drives a minivan and does most of his dancing at raves. 🌹 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 Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites. 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).

    Heartbreak, Being in Love with Love, and The Ultimate Funeral Afterparty (Ep 31)
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Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them.

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  • Creator
    Play This At My Funeral
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
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