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Coffin Talk

"What do you think happens when you die?"

Coffin Talk explores how our views on death affect the way we live our life. Join Mike Oppenheim as he interviews people from all ages and cultures to explore The Meaning of Death. mikeyopp.substack.com

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54:37

#274 - Radio Morning Host - Gary Scott Thomas

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2026/04/11

Gary Scott Thomas has been doing a morning radio show in San Jose on KRTY since 1991 and also currently hosts the podcast Gary Scott Thomas with Here’s What We Know. But his main focus is his wife and two teenage sons. For more, CLICK HERE!Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

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51:10

#273 - Fundamental Rationalist - Daniel Bookman

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2026/04/05

Daniel Bookman was born and raised in Scotland until he was 12, when he was sent Manchester, England for religious education. After graduation, he studied Yeshiva in Israel. Then, after a brief sojourn in the UK to study law, he returned to Israel and still lives there with his wife and 7 kids. His chief interests are based on years of study of the ancient texts, which have led to a passion for understanding and rationalizing the world. If you’re interested in the Middle East, this one is for you

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#272 - Crime & Macabre Historian - Paul Gambino

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2026/03/29

Paul Gambino is an internationally published author whose books explore society’s enduring fascination with mortality and the macabre. A prolific writer, he is best known as the author of Morbid Curiosities, Skulls, Killer Collections, The Art of Gothic Living, and Beyond the Veil. And be sure to check out his amazing Substack blog!Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access

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46:29

#271 - Psychotherapy & Yoga Philosophy - Catia Batalha

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2026/03/22

Catia Batalha is a psychotherapist, Yoga philosophy/psychology teacher, author, and mystic devoted to guiding souls on their journey of awakening, healing, and self-discovery. Moved by a deep reverence for the hidden wisdom that flows through all traditions, she has spent much of her life immersed in the holistic philosophies of the East and the psychological sciences of the West. Oh, and she’s also penned an award winning novel, Echoes of the Timeless, available on Amazon and in most book

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49:16

#270 - Circus/Sideshow Performer - David Darwin

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2026/03/15

David Darwin is a circus/sideshow entertainer who uses sword swallowing, fire eating, juggling and comedy to entertain audiences all over the country. For over two decades he has brought his one-man-show to colleges, fairs, casinos and resorts. For more, please check out daviddarwin.com.Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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56:12

#269 - Acute Care M.D. - Andre Reyes

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2026/03/08

Andre Reyes, MD, is an acute care hospital physician with over a decade of experience caring for older adults, patients with chronic illness, and those at the end of life. His work at the bedside has shaped his understanding of what a good death can look like, and how conversations about mortality can illuminate how we choose to live. Feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn!Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to

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42:12

#268 - Somatic Hypnotherapist - Melanie Smithson

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2026/03/01

Melanie Smithson is a Licensed Somatic Psychotherapist, Business Owner, Certified Spiritual Integration Hypnotherapist, and the award-winning author with a new book, Shake Yourself Free. For thirty years, Melanie has been sharing the wisdom of the body and the power of movement with her therapy clients and group participants and she is dedicated to broadening access to somatic practices to alleviate suffering, live light-heartedly, and foster a deeper connection to one’s inner nature. For a 20%

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39:13

#267 - Death Doula - Michael Hawley

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2026/02/22

Michael Hawley is a death doula who offers a circle of care approach to help people facing the end of life. His unique path to death work was shaped by a successful career in department store leadership and the beauty industry, where he cultivated sharp skills in leadership, team development, and customer care. He offers a distinct perspective, as he views death as a natural and inevitable part of life, akin to the birthing process. For more please visit his site, suivez-moi.comPlease rate us on

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43:14

#266 - Legacy Planner - Laura Roser

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2026/02/15

Laura Roser is the leading expert in meaning legacy planning and author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Your Meaning Legacy: How to Cultivate & Pass On Non-Financial Assets. She is also the Founder and CEO of Paragon Road, a company that specializes in passing on non-financial assets. An industry leader, she has interviewed top CEOs, high-net-worth individuals, spiritual leaders, philosophers, financial professionals, family experts, celebrities, philanthropists, and innovators to uncover how to craft a

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54:02

#265 - Political Economist - Akil Vicks

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2026/02/08

Akil Vicks is a freelance writer who’s written for Jacobin Magazine and In These Times. He runs a successful Substack called OnOne where he covers matters of identity and political economy from a leftist perspective. He can be reached on Substack & Facebook @Akil Vicks & IG @Kizzyrocknrolla.Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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47:44

#264 - Horror Author - Gabriella Hernandez

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2026/02/01

Gabriella Hernandez is a long time horror fanatic and a writer of all things creepy. From an early age, she’s been fascinated by the occult, paranormal, and outright ghastly, and this has continued to fester and rot with wonder as the years go by. This explains why she spends her evenings coming up with new ways to haunt readers. For more, please check out her site at mossy-frog.comPlease rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to

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52:05

#263 - Published Author - Kristina Voegele

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2026/01/25

Kristina Voegele is a professional writer and novelist with an MFA in Creative Writing who spent over a decade writing for global brands before penning her debut novel, Annie in Retrospect. Whether through her fiction or essays on personal growth and creativity, her work empowers people to reconnect with the parts of themselves they’ve set aside. She lives on the coast in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, daughter, and twin boys. Please check out her book at kristinavoegele.comPlease rate

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44:06

#262 - A Literary Historian - Justin Tate

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2026/01/18

Justin Tate is a biographer and literary historian specializing in Gothic Studies and pulp paperback fiction. His essays have been published by Pearson and Edinburgh University Press. He is also the founder of Red Sands Writers Circle, a popular creative writing workshop in Mesa, Arizona. For more, please be sure to check out his website and social media.Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other

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36:42

#261 - Running in Slippers - Angie Hawkins

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2026/01/11

Angie Hawkins is an Inner Glow Coach who transforms high-achieving women so they stop dimming their light and learn how to be loved. This allows them to love themselves so deeply that the world can’t help but reflect it back. She is also the author of Running in Slippers, a raw and vulnerable memoir about finding resilience after emotional rock bottom. She’s since jumped from a helicopter into the ocean, Navy SEAL-style, and she’s sky-dived, bungee jumped, and cliff jumped. And even though she’s

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44:52

#260 - Mountain Biker - Olivia Ulmer

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2026/01/04

Olivia Ulmer is a nonprofit Senior Partnerships Manager, who was raised in Queensland, Australia and Cave Creek, Arizona. As a member of Gen Z whose formative years unfolded as social media took over the world, she brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective to both her work and creative life. When COVID hit, she realized she didn’t have to be good at things (or they didn’t have to look good to other people) for her to enjoy them, and she has since authored two novels!Please rate us on Apple and/or

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54:07

#259 - Ride Share Driver - Giuliano Grimaudo

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2025/12/28

Giuliano Grimaudo is a podcaster, Uber/Lyft driver, realtor, and coach who explores relationships, personal growth, and what it really means to build a life you enjoy. He hosts the How to Be a Person podcast, known for honest, thoughtful conversations about how we show up in our lives and relationships, and you can also follow him on Instagram.Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or

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45:14

#258 - GenZ Orthodox Jew - Ephraim Herschmann

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2025/12/21

Ephraim Herschmann is a father, salesman, high school teacher, and podcast host living in South Florida. His show, Come Together with Ephraim Herschmann, aims to unify people with thoughtful conversations. He’s also a wise, heartfelt mensch, and I hope he runs for President of Earth.Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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Casual Conversations - with guest Russell McOrmond

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2025/12/17

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.comRussell and I chat about bullying, opting in and out of social directives, and how to get along with people who are trying to bait you into conflict over holiday dinners. It’s a wild, fun ride!Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel

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#257 - Lost Wife & Daughter - Jason MacKenzie

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2025/12/14

Jason MacKenzie is a husband, father and business owner. He’s lost a wife and daughter. He helps men who are grieving rebuild their lives after a devastating loss. He helps others with free, accessible content at grief.tools and on his Substack Man Down (which Mike reads and loves!).This episode features topics that may be traumatic or triggering. If you are need help, call or text 988.Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd

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43:12

#256 - Master Life Coach - Loree Bischoff

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2025/12/07

Loree Bischoff is a Master Life Coach with multiple certifications in life coaching and holistic nutrition. She is the author of Common Sense Happiness, 5 Principles For People Who Want To Stop Whining, B******g and Suffering (forward by Hulk Hogan) and host of the We’re Talking Shift podcast. She’s been helping people up-level for over 17 years. For more information please visit loreebischoff.com.Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode

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