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Undertaking: The Podcast

Storytelling Podcasts

Funeral Directors, Ryan Ballard and Brian Waters discuss life, death and the story of funeral service.

Location:

United States

Description:

Funeral Directors, Ryan Ballard and Brian Waters discuss life, death and the story of funeral service.

Language:

English

Contact:

765-499-1236


Episodes

#550 My Fathers Chair Episode 5

1/24/2024
Ryan walks around a cemetery before a service. The sounds of the cemetery help him relive some memories. He also gets frustrated with the setup. Rock and Roll friends. Sponsors: www.indianadonornetwork.org www.gather.app https://www.lovealwaysproject.org/ https://www.natlmortuaryshipping.com/ https://www.wilbert.com/ www.certifiedsafetytraining.org

Duration:00:25:12

#549 John Rabold talks about the Indiana Donor Network

1/17/2024
Robert Falcon sits with John Rabold from the Indiana Donor Network and has a conversation. This is from the Indiana Funeral Direcors Convention from May 2023. Definately some fun twists and turns in this one. Sponsors: https://www.wilbert.com/ www.indianadonornetwork.org https://www.garfieldrefining.com/ https://www.natlmortuaryshipping.com/ https://www.lovealwaysproject.org/ www.gather.app https://matthewsaurora.com/

Duration:00:42:26

#548 Care Center Set Up with Duncan Stuart Todd

1/10/2024
NFDA 2023 Las Vegas was a Blurr. Brian has a quick conversation with a company that has been setting up care centers for funeral homes since 1991. As government slowly chokes all of small business between regulation and fines, this company can help us stay current with what we need to be doing in the care center to keep Uncle Sam off our back. Rock and Roll !!! Sponsors: https://www.piercedirect.com/ecommerce/default.aspx www.duncanstuarttodd.com www.myasd.com www.garfieldrefining.com www.indianadonornetwork.org https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.gather.app www.matthewsaurora.com www.certifiedsafetytraining.org www.natlmortuaryshipping.com

Duration:00:30:02

#547 Mountain Mornings with Jason Duvall "The David Mine Disaster"

1/3/2024
Mountain Mornings with Jason Duvall is a story of Appalachian Funeral service. He talks about the story of the David Mine Disaster of 1967. Jason has his own history within this story, he has been hesitant to put this out until he felt his account was fully accurate. Here we are. Rock and Roll friends!!! We see you!!!!! Sponsors: https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.lovealwaysproject.org www.indianadonornetwork.org www.gather.app www.undertakingthepodcast.com www.duvallandmoore.com www.garfieldrefining.com www.matthewsaurora.com www.certifiedsafetytraining.org

Duration:00:31:35

#546 Brian bothers Ron King

12/27/2023
"Hey Buddy" !!!!! Brian is bored one night and just gives Ron a call and records it. It sure is good to hear his voice. This is what they did for so many years, they would game plan and talk about everything. I have been going through all kinds of content and thought this was fitting to release. Enjoy the Jovial laugh of Ron King. Rest in Peace my friend. Sponsors: www.indianadonornetwork.org https://988lifeline.org/ https://www.piercedirect.com/ecommerce/default.aspx https://www.wilbert.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.garfieldrefining.com www.gather.app

Duration:00:28:28

#545 Glyn Tallon Holds Court!!!

12/20/2023
This is another one from the vault. This is Glyn Tallon at Vernie Fountains International Conference in Missouri I belive from 2021. We have a live crowd for this and it is in the middle of a hotel lobby. We have the opportunity to ask our questions on restorative art. Glyn also tells his story. Sponsors: https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.indianadonornetwork.org www.butlercoach.com www.matthewsaurora.com www.tallonmortuaryspecialists.com www.undertakingthepodcast.com www.gather.app www.garfieldrefining.com

Duration:01:04:44

Ryans Final Episode

12/14/2023
Ryan is leaving the Podcast. He wants to say a few words to everyone before he goes. Rock and Roll!!

Duration:00:22:05

#544 My Fathers Chair Episode 4

12/13/2023
This episode Ryan talks about how our body senses things and reacts. The sense of smell affected Ryan one evening after sitting and going through his fathers things with his mother. How does the smell of clothes or cologne take you back in time? How can it be so vivd in that moment. We talk about it. Rock and Roll! Sponsors: https://www.piercedirect.com www.indianadonornetwork.com https://gather.app/ www.lovealwaysproject.org https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.undertakingthepodcast.com www.supernovaintl.com

Duration:00:24:12

Undertaking The Colts

12/9/2023
What a surprising year it has been. Blake and JB dive into the craziness that is Indiana Football.

Duration:00:59:02

#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