Don't Tell The Babysitter Mom's Dead

Brittany Ashley
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Don't Tell The Babysitter Mom's Dead Podcast

Don’t Tell the Babysitter Mom’s Dead is a grief podcast by Brittany Ashley. Each episode includes a conversation with a fellow member of the Dead Mom’s Club, as well as an exploration into pop culture’s representation of TV & film characters who have lost their mother.

  1. Season 3 Episode 5: Reaghan McAtee & Bridge to Terabithia

    10/31/2022

    Season 3 Episode 5: Reaghan McAtee & Bridge to Terabithia

    In this episode, Brittany talks with Reaghan McAtee. Reaghan comes from a giant family of 12 kids, 10 of whom were adopted, Reaghan included. Tragically, her baby brother drowned when Reaghan was 9. This episode features a pop culture segment about the film 'Bridge to Terabithia'. You can find Reaghan on Instagram @rjrm0219 and you can find Brittany Ashley at @britt27ash (brittanyashleyfunny.com). This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind, visit https://www.magicmind.co/babysitter or use code BABYSITTER20 to get 40% off your first subscription (this offer only lasts for 10 days!) If you miss that promotion, you can still get 20% off your first purchase and subscription.

    57 min
  2. Season 3 Episode 4 - Mary Matthews & Terms of Endearment

    12/24/2021

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Mary Matthews & Terms of Endearment

    In this episode, Brittany talks with illustrator Mary Matthews. Mary's mom passed away in January 2020, right before the Covid pandemic hit. This episode features a pop culture segment about the film 'Terms of Endearment'. You can find Mary's art on Instagram @drawingdailyusa and you can find Brittany Ashley at @britt27ash (brittanyashleyfunny.com).

    59 min
  3. Season 3 Episode 3 - Special Episode with Journalist Cerise Castle

    04/29/2021

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Special Episode with Journalist Cerise Castle

    In this episode, Brittany talks with LA journalist Cerise Castle. Cerise recently published a 15-part investigate reporting series, A Tradition of Violence, about the deputy gangs within the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Cerise talks about how the LASD gangs function within the justice system, their traumatizing affect on the communities they police and how her own experience of losing her father at the age of 8 has influenced her reporting. You can find Cerise on Instagram @yourmajestcee, on Twitter @cerisecastle, and her Venmo is cerise-castle if you'd like to thank her for her tireless work. The 15-part series is published on Knock-LA.com

    55 min
  4. Season 3 Episode 2 - Jake Adler & Steven Universe

    02/28/2021

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Jake Adler & Steven Universe

    In this episode, Brittany talks with Jake Adler, a poet and digital strategy director in New York. Jake was 11 when his mom, a former ballet dancer, passed away. This episode features a pop culture segment about the Cartoon Network series 'Steven Universe'. You can find Jake on Instagram @jake.adler and you can find Brittany Ashley at @britt27ash (brittanyashleyfunny.com).

    1h 12m
  5. Season 3 Episode 1 - Zan Poka & It Takes Two

    01/21/2021

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Zan Poka & It Takes Two

    On this episode, Brittany talks with Zan Poka, a part-time drag queen who works in artist management. Zan was a year old when her mom died in a car accident. This episode features a pop culture segment about the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen classic "It Takes Two". You can find Zan on Instagram @zancestrydotcom. You can find Brittany Ashley at @britt27ash (brittanyashleyfunny.com). This episode is sponsored by TrulyDivine.com. Get 25% off an astrology reading with code JAN21

    43 min
  6. Season 2 Episode 10 - Rachael Hayes & The Haunting of Hill House

    10/30/2020

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Rachael Hayes & The Haunting of Hill House

    Brittany talks with London toy maker, Rachael Hayes, who suddenly lost her sister while they were on vacation. Rachael was 19 when her 23-year-old sister Sarah died. This episode features a pop culture segment about "The Haunting of Hill House". Rachael is also has a "His Dark Materials" reread podcast "Her Dark Materials". You can find her on Instagram @rachmakes and on Twitter @Rach_makes. You can find Brittany Ashley at @britt27ash (brittanyashleyfunny.com). Get 10% off your first order of Jupiter CBD, using promo code BRITTANY at getjupiter.com/share/brittany This episode is also sponsored by Podcorn.

    1h 8m
  7. Season 2 Episode 9 - Christian Correa & Big Daddy

    09/29/2020

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Christian Correa & Big Daddy

    Brittany talks with her friend and former roommate, Christian Correa, who lost his dad after a series of strokes. This episode features a pop culture segment about "Big Daddy". Christian is a creative in New Jersey. You can find his Instagram @connectingwithchristian and you can find Brittany Ashley at @britt27ash (brittanyashleyfunny.com). Get 10% off your first order of Jupiter CBD, using promo code BRITTANY at getjupiter.com/share/brittany

    55 min
  8. Season 2 Episode 8 - Ben Pistorius & Land Before Time

    09/01/2020

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Ben Pistorius & Land Before Time

    Brittany talks with Ben Pistorius who lost their mom while on a Mormon mission trip. This episode features a pop culture segment about "Land Before Time". Ben is a storyteller in Salt Lake City. You can find their Twitter @LittleGoldenKey. For bonus content, you can check out the Patreon at patreon.com/deadmomcast. This episode is sponsored by Jupiter. Get 10% off your first order of Jupiter CBD, using promo code BRITTANY at getjupiter.com/share/brittany You can find Brittany Ashley at @britt27ash (brittanyashleyfunny.com). Music by Interstellar Sarah Michelle Gellar. Logo by Kristine Thune.

    53 min
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Don’t Tell the Babysitter Mom’s Dead is a grief podcast by Brittany Ashley. Each episode includes a conversation with a fellow member of the Dead Mom’s Club, as well as an exploration into pop culture’s representation of TV & film characters who have lost their mother.

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