Don't Tell The Babysitter Mom's Dead

Oct 31 2022 25 ep. 49 mins 342
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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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Season 3 Episode 5: Reaghan McAtee & Bridge to Terabithia

Oct 31 2022 57 mins  
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 (brittanya

Season 3 Episode 4 - Mary Matthews & Terms of Endearment

Dec 23 2021 58 mins  
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).

Season 3 Episode 3 - Special Episode with Journalist Cerise Castle

Apr 28 2021 55 mins  
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 o

Season 3 Episode 2 - Jake Adler & Steven Universe

Feb 28 2021 72 mins  
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).

Season 3 Episode 1 - Zan Poka & It Takes Two

Jan 20 2021 43 mins  
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). T

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

Oct 29 2020 68 mins  
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 @R

Season 2 Episode 9 - Christian Correa & Big Daddy

Sep 28 2020 55 mins  
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

Season 2 Episode 8 - Ben Pistorius & Land Before Time

Aug 31 2020 52 mins  
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 orde

S2 Episode 7 - Sarah Warren & Dead To Me

Jul 28 2020 72 mins  
CW: Suicide Brittany talks with Sarah Warren who lost her dad a year ago. This episode features a pop culture segment about "Dead To Me". Sarah is a writer/director turned therapist. You can find her work at sarahwarrenfilm.com. For bonus content, you can check out the Patreon at patreon.com/deadmomcast. This episode is sponsored by Podcorn. Explore sponsorship opportunities and

S2 Episode 6 - Riese Bernard & Six Feet Under

Jun 20 2020 51 mins  
Brittany talks with Riese Bernard who lost her dad to a heart attack when she was 14. This episode features a pop culture segment about "Six Feet Under". Riese is a writer, as well as the CEO & Founder of Autostraddle.com. You can find her on Instagram & Twitter @autowin. You can find Brittany Ashley at @britt27ash (brittanyashleyfunny.com). Music by Interstellar Sarah Michelle G