
Undertaking: The Podcast
Storytelling Podcasts
Funeral Directors, Ryan Ballard and Brian Waters discuss life, death and the story of funeral service.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Storytelling Podcasts
Description:
Funeral Directors, Ryan Ballard and Brian Waters discuss life, death and the story of funeral service.
Twitter:
@undertakingpc
Language:
English
Contact:
765-499-1236
Episodes
#543 Mountain Morning with Jason Duvall
12/6/2023
Brother Jason introduces his new show. He talks about what it is like in rural Kentucky and being a funeral director. Jason is down near the Appalachian Mountains close to the West Virginia border, his new series will be stories and the history as to how funeral service has been done in that area. I truly believe we can learn from all people from all walks of life and we can apply it to our everyday. I want to hear other professionals experiences to be the best funeral director possible. Lets walk with brother Jason down a new journey within the Undertaking: The Podcast Network. Welcome Jason Duvall!!!!
www.duvallandmoore.com
Sponsors:
www.indianadonornetwork.org
www.lovealwaysproject.org
https://gather.app/
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
www.undertakingthepodcast.com
www.certifiedsafetytraining.org
www.supernovaintl.com
Duration:00:25:29
#542 Undertaking The Colts
12/1/2023
The guys are back with their thoughts on this weeks game. There have been alot of headines this week for the colts and quite honestly I personally think every week we are rolling the dice in hope of good news. Blake and JB go deep with a guest and explain some of the happenings from the week and the future for the weekend.
Sponsors:
https://www.lovealwaysproject.org/
https://www.wilbert.com/
www.gather.app
www.certifiedsafetytraining.org
www.indianadonornetwork.org
https://www.natlmortuaryshipping.com/
Duration:01:30:03
#541 Your New Embalmer with Ben Schmidt
11/29/2023
Our good friend Ben Schmidt talks about what the new embalmer looks like this day and age. Its an interesting take that I am glad is recorded. We all may not think the same way but the goal is to serve the families. The new gereation of funeral service does look different, that is because funeral service is changing. We see you friends. Rock and Roll!
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
www.undertakingthepodcast.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-funeral-science-podcast/id1556255596
Sponsors:
www.indianadonornetwork.org
www.natlmortuaryshipping.com
www.supernovaintl.com
www.gather.app
www.lovealwaysproject.org
Duration:00:21:47
#540 What a Funeral Director and his Daughter are thankful for
11/22/2023
Ryan and Kennedy sit down for the first few minutes and talk about what they are thankful for. The last 15 min Ryan talks about mental health with funeral directors. We See You! Peace comes in many forms and sometimes witnessing it can be a moment that is beneficial. Enjoy your Holiday.
Sponsors:
https://www.wilbert.com/
https://matthewsaurora.com/https:/
www.natlmortuaryshipping.com
https://www.garfieldrefining.com/
www.certifiedsafetytraining.org
www.indianadonornetwork.org
Duration:00:30:11
#539 Sharon Mascarello "Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice
11/22/2023
Robert Falcon corners Sharon at the Indiana Funeral Directors convention this last May. She had recently done some work on the book that is linked below. Embalming: History, Theory, Practice is a book that will mold young funeral directors for the future. Robert has a chance to talk with her and gets the story of her walk within funeral service. Rock and Roll!
https://cphs.wayne.edu/mortuary-science/news/sharon-gee-mascarello-wraps-up-24-year-wayne-state-university-career--41187
https://www.amazon.com/Embalming-History-Theory-Practice-Sixth/dp/1260010074/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1345802796864126&hvadid=84112745836365&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=162754&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-84113021352531%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=9838_10709715&keywords=embalming+history+theory+and+practice&qid=1698165663&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0
Sponsors:
https://indianadonornetwork.org/
https://certifiedsafetytraining.org/
www.familyestatemanager.com
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
www.undertakingthepodcast.com
www.familyestatemanager.com
www.gather.app
Duration:01:12:23
#538 Undertaking The Colts
11/17/2023
Blake and JB are back to explain things that I dont understand about the Indianapolis Colts they also have a guest they introduce. Ryan opens and closes the episode with some sponsors then rants for a bit. Ryan gets emotional in the closer.
Sponsors:
www.indianadonornetwork.org
www.lovealwaysproject.org
www.garfieldrefining.com
www.undertakingthepodcast.com
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
Duration:01:30:25
#537 My Fathers Chair Episode 3
11/15/2023
This Episode I talk about the phrase "one more time" and the importance of it. I talk about my friends disappearing and dealing with mental health. "The We See You" movement is referenced. Its ok to not feel ok, get a mentor. Be better to yourself so you can be better in the profession. Rock and Roll!
Sponsors:
https://indianadonornetwork.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
www.gather.app
www.wilbert.com
Duration:00:35:47
#536 Duane Hills IFDA 2023 "One Block West of the Whitehouse"
11/8/2023
Duane Hills Joins the podcast to talk about his book "One Block West of the Whitehouse". He talks about his experiences managing Joseph Gawler's Sons Funeral Home in Washington D.C. In the show notes below is a link to his new book that can be pre-ordered. This man has some great stories for funeral service. I hope he continues to write them down. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
www.undertakingthepodcast.com
https://funeralhistorygroup.com/product/one-block-west-of-the-white-house-joseph-gawlers-sons-undertaker-of-the-presidents/
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/district-of-columbia/washington/joseph-gawlers-sons-llc/2216
Sponsors:
www.expressfuneralfunding.com
https://indianadonornetwork.org/
https://certifiedsafetytraining.org/
Duration:00:42:13
#535 Undertaking The Colts: The Return
11/3/2023
Its different, lifes different, the seasons are different, the content can be different at times. Sometimes its a good break to listen and just enjoy. I as a funeral director find that I have to listen to football more than watch. Blake and Jordan Talk football, they have been gone for a few weeks and they explain why. Ryan has questions in the opener and closer. Is Ryan a Unicorn? Ryan opens and closes the episode.
Sponsors:
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
www.indianadonornetwork.org
www.garfieldrefining.com
www.lovealwaysproject.org
Duration:01:30:55
#534 Leann Quinn says Hello!
11/3/2023
Ryan is pulling content he has had for a while, and putting it out there. This is another floor walk epsiode with Brian and Robert Falcon (Observations from a Hearse). They walk the floor at the Indiana convention this last May and run into one of Ryans classmates. She teaches the boys some knowledge too!
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
www.undertakingthepodcast.com
Sponsors:
https://indianadonornetwork.org/
www.supernovaintl.com
www.hiltonfuneralsupply.com
Duration:00:34:07
#533 Tracy Ballard and Hard conversations!
10/29/2023
Tracy Ballard talks with Ryan about what she went through the day that Marty Ballard died Feb 6, 2023. She had some hard conversations that I was not around for. We need to remember that our experiece is ours alone, my wife experienced something completely different than me. Lets hear Tracy tell us a little about herself and her story. I think there are other mothers out there that can relate. It was exciting to have her as a guest. Rock and Roll!
Sponsors:
www.indianadonornetwork.org
www.gather.app
www.natlmortuaryshipping.com
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
www.undertakingthepodcast.com
Duration:00:55:50
#532 Grant Inman and Brian walk the floor NFDA 2023
10/27/2023
Ryan opens and closes the episode and explains the chaos. Walking the floor at conventions can be very high energy at times. This is Grants first time at a funeral directors convention and he could feel the vibe in the air. Its just a good back and forth of two people walking and talking. Enjoy!
www.undertakingthepodcast.com
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
Sponsors:
www.lovealwaysproject.org
https://indianadonornetwork.org
www.myasd.com
Duration:00:36:24
#531 "My Fathers Chair Episode 2"
10/22/2023
Ryan is on a drive a few days after his dads birthday. He decides to record his thoughts , its a short episode. Sometimes the conversation can seem very odd but lets remember its real in grief. We see You Movement!!!!!! Ryan talks about the expectation for these episodes in the intro and outro.
Sponsors:
www.undertakingthepodcast.com
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
www.lovealwaysproject.org
https://indianadonornetwork.org/
www.natlmortuaryshipping.com
Duration:00:21:53
#530 55.com So many questions!
10/21/2023
Well, this is a short episode, and quite honestly I need more info. Its an interesting concept and I would love to hear more about membership and its privilege. This is a tear down interview on the convention floor (you can hear them tearing down in the background) where Brian talks to 55.com about the membership package.
Sponsors:
https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
https://indianadonornetwork.org/
www.butlercoach.com
www.matthewsaurora.com
www.undertakingthepodcast.com
Duration:00:14:50
#529 "My Fathers Chair Episode 1"
10/17/2023
Ryan starts his series off with a tough one but probablly a much felt feeling by all. He has a beer with his dad on his dads birthday. RB talks accountability and also plays a recording of feelings in the moment. Rock and Roll and share if you relate. #realtalk
Sponsors:
https://www.garfieldrefining.com/
https://indianadonornetwork.org
www.wilbert.com
Duration:00:34:11
#528 Jason Duvall , For the Win!!!!
10/15/2023
Jason dives deep into something Ryan is passionate about. Ryan opens and closes the episode but Jason goes on this journey solo. Jason Duvall gets direct into how we treat each other professionally and in general. Ryan talks about we see you and the movement. Rock and Roll Friends!!!
Sponors:
https://indianadonornetwork.org
www.natlmortuaryshipping.com
https://gather.app
Duration:00:34:57
#527 Observations from a Hearse with Robert Falcon and Jeff Chancellor
10/9/2023
Ryan digs through the vault and finds an episode that was never released. Lets talk embalming, conventions and ICCFA 2023! Robert Falcon and his interview with Observations from a Hearse.
Duration:00:43:47
#526 Jeff Grimm, Kachina Funeral Supply
10/9/2023
Lots of laughs with Jeff Grimm from Kachina Funeral Supply at Indiana's funeral convention. Check out KachinaFuneralSupply.
Today's show is supported by:
Pierce Chemical: www.piercedirect.com/
Garfield Refining: www.garfieldrefining.com/
Duration:00:37:25
#525 Undertaking: The Colts versus Titans
10/7/2023
With a Titanic matchup this Sunday in The House That Peyton Built, is the return of Jonathon Taylor enough to end a 5 game losing streak against our AFC South rival? Find out what Blake & JB have to say on this week's preview episode of Undertaking: The Colts.
"My favorite thing is trying to convince them that they can win."
-Dick Butkus, 1942-2023
Today's show is supported by Indiana Donor Network: https://indianadonornetwork.org/
Duration:01:20:04
#524 Undertaking: The Colts Post-Game
10/4/2023
JB and Blake have post-game coverage of Rams at Colts. As we ponder the loss, the Tennessee Titans loom in the distance.
Today's show is supported by: Indiana Donor Network: https://indianadonornetwork.org/
Duration:01:20:52