DEAD Talks

He's The Conjuring Investigators' Grandson — And He Doesn't Believe In Demons | Chris McKinnell (#275)

Chris McKinnell, grandson of legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, has spent more than 40 years investigating ghosts, hauntings, consciousness and the unexplained. But after growing up inside the world that inspired The Conjuring films, Chris came to a surprising conclusion: he doesn’t believe in demons. In this episode of Dead Talks, Chris shares terrifying firsthand paranormal encounters, what he learned from Ed and Lorraine Warren, why he believes fear can shape paranormal experiences, and his evidence for consciousness surviving death. We also explore ghosts, poltergeists, manifestation, near-death experiences, the power of belief, quantum physics, the afterlife, and deeply personal encounters Chris says he had with his deceased fiancée, grandmother and great-grandfather. In this episode: Ed & Lorraine Warren and the real Warren legacy Why Chris McKinnell no longer believes in demons The paranormal cases that terrified him as a teenager Ghosts, poltergeists and unexplained phenomena Consciousness and life after death His fiancée visiting him after she died Whether fear and belief can influence paranormal experiences What The Conjuring gets people thinking about—and what Chris sees differently Learn more about Chris McKinnell and the Warren Legacy Foundation: www.chrismckinnell.com www.warrenlegacyfoundation.com @warrenfiles on IG And grab David Ferrugio’s book, You’re Not Dead Yet: How Grief and Loss Can Teach You to Live: www.deadtalks.net/book Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD TalksYouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retirement & Longevity: How Purpose and AI Can Transform Your Second Act | Jay Samit (#274)

What happens when you retire, lose your career, lose someone you love, or simply realize the life that once gave you purpose no longer does? Entrepreneur and author Jay Samit joins DEAD Talks to explore why purpose may be one of the most important factors in how we age, how we rebuild after loss, and what we do with the second act of our lives. We discuss retirement, longevity, identity, grief, motivation, and finding purpose later in life, plus how artificial intelligence is changing the future of work. Jay explains how AI can help people start businesses, create new careers, pursue meaningful projects, and use decades of experience rather than feeling pushed aside by technology. We also get into losing your identity after retirement or grief, the importance of social connection, entrepreneurship, mindset, legacy, and why your most meaningful chapter may still be ahead of you. Jay Samit is the author of The Second Act Advantage Here 📚 Grab David's book You're Not Dead Yet: ⁠www.deadtalks.net/book⁠ Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD TalksYouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Arcuri: The Lie He Told Himself to Stay "Strong" for His Wife (#273)

He told himself he had to be strong for her. His therapist told him that was the problem. Comedian Jeff Arcuri sits down to talk about the year his wife's health scare changed how he understood what "being there" actually means — and the moment a therapist called out the one thing he was doing wrong. https://www.jeffarcuri.com/ Watch Jeff Arcuri’s new Netflix special: https://www.netflix.com/title/82032506 📚 Grab David's book You're Not Dead Yet: ⁠www.deadtalks.net/book⁠ Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD TalksYouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Psychic Sisters Reveal How They Actually Got Their Powers (#273)

📚 Grab David's book You're Not Dead Yet: ⁠www.deadtalks.net/book⁠ Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD TalksYouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaimie Alexander Was Dying When a Voice Asked Her to Choose: Stay or Go (#271)

In 2018, Jaimie Alexander's ruptured appendix nearly killed her. During her near-death experience, a voice spoke to her — and asked her to choose: stay or go. Most people know Jaimie from Blindspot and Thor. But this episode isn't about Hollywood. It's about the night her body started failing — and the spiritual encounter that changed the rest of her life. She's rarely opened up about this publicly. The voice she heard. The choice she was given. The reason she chose to stay — and what a doctor told her immediately after that she was completely unprepared for.In this conversation, we go deep on: → How she almost didn't make it to the hospital in time → The near-death experience she had during emergency surgery → What the voice said — and why she answered the way she did → How coming that close to dying led to her sobriety → What death taught her about how to actually live For more on Jaime Alexander: @jaimiealexander 📚 Grab David's book You're Not Dead Yet: ⁠www.deadtalks.net/book⁠ Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD TalksYouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices