Where's The Grief?

Jordon Ferber

Where's the Grief is a weekly podcast about loss and grief in everyday life that somehow manages to be consistently funny, surprisingly insightful and easily absorbed. It's a show that isn't afraid to face some of the most difficult questions of what it ultimately means to be human, while finding the ever-present comedy in our day-to-day truths, and some of the things we all fear. In each episode, host Jordon Ferber interviews comedians, actors, writers, and others who have experienced tragic loss—not just of loved ones, but of jobs, homes, security and familiarity—and are making their way through to the other side. Ferber himself is no stranger to grief, having lost his younger brother to a car accident at the age of 21. Drawing on his own experience, as well as his 20+ years of work as a standup comedian in NYC—which can be tragic, in and of itself—Ferber brings insight, pathos and humor to his role as host. All the while, exhibiting camaraderie with his guests, putting them at ease and making the show surprisingly enjoyable for listeners.

  1. Oct 14

    Erica Hill - Owner of Sparrow Funeral Home

    In this episode, I talk with Erica Hill, owner of the Sparrow Funeral Home in Brooklyn. As the creator of a safe space for people to grieve and mourn in, Erica was struck by how open and forthcoming Knicks players like Karl Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby were about thier own familial losses. Seeing all the conversations and and talk about grief surrounding the Knicks Playoff run this past season, Erica wanted to spread some of the same magic that gripped the city en route to thier first championship in over 50 years, organizing a watch party AT the Funeral Home for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. (This was the game with the Knicks historic 29 point comeback) What she thought might only be a handful of friends and supporters ended up being over 100 people who came out to watch the game, as well as media outlets who ensured this event went viral!  This was a fun conversation about the power of connection and what can be accomplished when we embrace the moments where joy and greif intersect. I got to talk a lot about Russell in this one too, as he was THE Knicks fan. I have often talked about how much my brother Russell was a fixture in MSG during the 90's, and during this championship run  I felt him with me so much more than I have in previous years. Truly, the number of people who reached out to me in the wake of this win reminded me that the biggest comeback of the season was Russell for me.  Incidentally, we recorded this episode on the 5 year anniversary of the death of Erica's father, who was almost the funeral home's first client!  Make sure you follow Erica @SparrowFunerals  Go to the Sparrow Website to find out more! https://sparrowny.com

    Erica Hill - Owner of Sparrow Funeral Home
4.9
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90 Ratings

About

Where's the Grief is a weekly podcast about loss and grief in everyday life that somehow manages to be consistently funny, surprisingly insightful and easily absorbed. It's a show that isn't afraid to face some of the most difficult questions of what it ultimately means to be human, while finding the ever-present comedy in our day-to-day truths, and some of the things we all fear. In each episode, host Jordon Ferber interviews comedians, actors, writers, and others who have experienced tragic loss—not just of loved ones, but of jobs, homes, security and familiarity—and are making their way through to the other side. Ferber himself is no stranger to grief, having lost his younger brother to a car accident at the age of 21. Drawing on his own experience, as well as his 20+ years of work as a standup comedian in NYC—which can be tragic, in and of itself—Ferber brings insight, pathos and humor to his role as host. All the while, exhibiting camaraderie with his guests, putting them at ease and making the show surprisingly enjoyable for listeners.

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