Play This At My Funeral

💐 Episode SummaryIn our first guest episode of season 3, Dinah sits down with longtime work collaborator and beautiful human, Kat Kibben, for a conversation on the reality of life’s journey taking us off course. But in the best way possible. Kat’s playlist brings to life a cozy, open mic night feel at your favorite bar which exactly how they want their funeral to feel. We’ll talk about artists like Hermanos Gutiérrez and Otis Redding, and get introduced to Kat’s favorite genre of music - “that guy playing guitar that no one’s ever heard of.” Well, now we know Joe Purdy, Greg Holden, and Noah Kahan, and we’re in love with their music. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Boys in the Street” by Greg Holden“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding“Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel“Hijos Del Sol” by Hermanos Gutierrez “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac“Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” by Peter, Paul and Mary“Mess” by Noah Kahan“Big Black Car” by Gregory Alan Isakov“Worn Out Shoes” by Joe Purdy “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke“Nightswimming” by R.E.M.“And I Love Her” by the Beatles“Please Forgive Me” by David Gray“I Am Appalachia” by Josiah and the Bonnevilles You can listen to Kat’s playlist on Spotify here: https://tinyurl.com/47dzyyufThe only recording of Ingrid Michaelson’s loop cover of R.E.M.’s “Nightswimming” we discussed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3bXLwdrP7s🎙 About the GuestKatrina Kibben is a keynote speaker, recruiting consultant, best-selling author, and founder of Three Ears Media, where they help organizations learn how to navigate change with confidence to build more collaborative and resilient teams. With more than 15 years of experience at global brands like Monster.com and Care.com, Katrina is known for their extensive research on creating better hiring outcomes and science-backed approaches to resilience. As a LinkedIn Top Voice, their insights have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, and more. They are the author of two books, This Was All An Accident and The Bounce Back Factor: A Leader’s Guide to Liking Yourself While Leading People.When Kat isn't writing or speaking on stages around the world, they're happy to be at home in Rockford, IL with their girlfriend and the dogs behind the name Three Ears Media. 🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersTremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

💐 Episode SummaryIn this episode, we depart from our usual format for a look into the making of a musical. Life Review: The Hospice Musical. With songs written by singer, musician, educator, and Cantor Benjamin Kintisch, this musical bridges together Fiddler on the Roof and A Chorus Line for an exploration of the meaning of life, at the end of life.This is part one of a two-part episode. Tune back into part two to discover the selections on Benjamin's own funeral playlist. Come for the music discovery, and stay for the artistic pursuit of meaning in every moment. 🎙 About the GuestBenjamin Kintisch is a trained chaplain, a music teacher, and a Cantor. He is the creator, lyricist and playwright of “Life Review: The Hospice Musical.” This musical comedy is the first play he has created. Kintisch has loved singing and performing on stage since his youth. He graduated from Brown University with concentration in Judaic Studies. Graduate studies at Jewish Theological Seminary included a Masters in Sacred Music along with a Cantorial degree. Kintisch has completed four years of chaplaincy training, having served in both hospice and eldercare facilities. He teaches music at a small elementary school in College Park, MD. He currently lives in Columbia, MD with his wife, daughter, and 2 dogs.🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

💐 Episode SummaryThis week’s episode with singer and songwriter Mel L reveals the harder moments that music can usher us through. With songs from the world of Disney musical cartoons, a gorgeous introduction to Chutney music, and originals from the guest herself from her forthcoming debut album, Love Bomb Therapy, this episode will heal your midweek blues. 💿 Songs Mentioned​“Yam & Cassava” by Mel L​“Under The Sea” sung by Samuel E. Wright from Disney’s The Little Mermaid ​“Lootala” by Sonny Mann​“Rock Away” by Beres Hammond​“Where The Party At” (feat. Nelly) by Jagged Edge​“Dreamgirls” by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, Anika Noni​“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston​“See You Again” by Mel L.​“Put It On The Altar” by Jessica Reedy​“alive” by Mel L.​“Jesus In The Ghetto” by Sir the Baptist, Anthony Hamilton​“Black Boy Joy” by Mel L.🎙 About the GuestMelanie Lewis (aka Mel L.) has been acting, singing, song-writing and performing live since she was a kid. She knows how to light up a room and ensure that those who interact with her (in big or small spaces) feel seen. Spending most of her singing career performing with a cover-band based in Brooklyn, NY, she’s made the pivot into recording and releasing her own original singles - and is set to release her debut album “Lovebomb Therapy” this spring. This concept album combines skits with songs - to invite listeners to join her in her therapist’s office as she processes a Lovebomb dating experience, self-reflection as a human and ultimately leaves listeners questioning: “Who lovebombed whom?”WIth 10 years of experience in the HRBP and L&D space, she’ll leverage the skills she’s honed in her career to craft experiences for her “Lovies” to safely practice and polish key emotional intelligence skills. Her goal is to help humans bond again (don’t we miss that?) - providing music and entertaining think-pieces as the ice-breaker to rebuilding the art of conversation and true connection. In all honesty, she doesn’t know how far any of this will go - but she’s committed to the mission, the journey and enjoying the ride!@mellmuse.ic (IG/TikTok)Melanie Lewis (LinkedIn)Yam & Cassava music video🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?

💐 Episode SummaryWhen Stephanie Snartschan joins host Dinah for this episode, the emotions are overflowing. The musical selections stand the test of time, much like their 22-year-long friendship. From Jewel to Augustana, and three choice Billy Joel songs, the 90s are well alive on this funeral playlist. Dig into this episode for some real talk on aging and the legacy we leave behind. And Stephanie delivers real insight into what “success” means you can’t unhear. 💿 Songs Mentioned​“Just Dance” by Lady Gaga​“One Song Glory” by Adam Pascal from the musical RENT​“La Vie Boheme” from the musical RENT​“The Story of Tonight” by Lin-Manuel Miranda from the musical Hamilton​“Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw​“True Colors” by the cast of Glee (original by Cyndi Lauper)​“Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond ​“All For You” by Sister Hazel ​“100 Years” by Five for Fighting ​“Shoop” by Salt n Pepa​“Only The Good Die Young” by Billy Joel​“Long Live” by Taylor Swift​“Vienna” by Billy Joel​“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac​“That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick​“Lean On Me” by Bill Withers​“Shallow” by Lady Gaga​“Boston” by Augustana​“And So It Goes” by Billy Joel ​“Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves​“Basket Case” by Green Day​“American Idiot” by Green Day​“Hands” by JewelYou can hear Stephanie’s playlist here on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/3d51a1ec14434e98bf30ae8ddfe5b6a6sune?ref=dm_sh_FfP7xGEGGyrmBSF8hf19xlKmX&referrer=dm_sh_messages 🎙 About the GuestStephanie Smartschan is a former journalist, published author and insatiable reader who has spent the past 15 years working in marketing and development for nonprofit organizations. Her book, “Evitchka: A True Story of Survival, Hope and Love,” came out in 2024. She lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with her husband and two daughters. You can find her on Instagram at @bystephaniesmartschan for book recs and writing updates.🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersTremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryWe’re calling this one “Covers, Colors, and Caring.” At least that’s what our feistiest guest of all time, Tracy F****** Weiss is calling it. This episode will rock you, and pull back the veneer of the human experience to showcase the raw, real underbelly of what it means to feel deeply. Tracy has been through it all, and shares a gorgeous playlist that is an arc of a storyline – much like a rainbow. You’ll cry, you’ll giggle, and you’ll learn more than you knew you could about wine, the theme of color and sentiment in music, and how we can unlock our most badass selves by going through the hardest curveballs life has to throw at us. From The Rolling Stones to Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile to Joni Mitchell, and Iron & Wine, Ben Folds Fives, and Liz Phair in between, get ready to get plugged in directly to the soul of the world. Once you listen to this episode, you’ll be changed. And our host Dinah hopes you find the courage to live as boldly, as colorfully, as Tracy does every day. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves“Over The Rainbow” by Judy Garland“Welcome To The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance“Court And Spark” by Joni Mithcell“She’s A Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones“Underground by Ben Folds Five“Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones“Polyester Bride” by Liz Phair“In Your Eyes” by Jeffrey Gaines“The Only Exception” by Paramore“All These Things That I Have Done” by The Killers“Ireeplacable” by Beyonce“I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” by Taylor Swift“Dancing On My Own” by Robyn“I Feel Better” by Gotye“Closer to Fine (From Barbie The Album) by Brandi Carlile“In My Life” by Madison Cunningham“Silver Lining” by Rilo Kiley“This Must Be The Place” by Miles Fisher“Nothin’ But A Good Time” by PoisonYou can listen to Tracy’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/574ZFaLEwgNrh7SOlo64TX?si=2tjN714LQaCY8NimUQ9ofA 🎙 About the GuestTracy Weiss, a Midwestern expatriate, has called New York city home for 20+ years. She spent a decade working in the entertainment industry before a cervical cancer diagnosis at the age of 30. Despite facing a treatment plan that would ensure infertility, Tracy’s insurance company denied her claim to preserve fertility as ‘elective’ – as if anyone would choose to have a tumor. In 2017, she joined the founding board of TCM (the resident creative among math nerds), served as the Executive Director since 2020 and now represents the organization as the Chief Communication Officer.🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryKara Tremel is many things. A Broadway-trained performer, certified personal trainer, and founder of Tremfit by Kara Tremel. She’s also a director and producer for TV/film and all around light of a person, and in this episode she shares her funeral playlist crafted in the most beautiful way as a Broadway Musical Soundtrack with a tight 10 tracks where every song counts. It’s glorious and takes you on a journey, giving you a song for every mood and moment. 💿 Songs Mentioned“I Love It” (feat. Charli XCX) by Icona Pop“Heavenly Day” by Patty Griffin“Dancing On My Own” by Robyn“Cry To Me” by Solomon Burkey“A Sweet-Old Fashioned Girl” by Teresa Brewer“Bright Lights and Cityscapes” by Sara Bareilles “Right Back Where We Started From” by Maxine Nightingale“Tintarella di Luna” by Mina“Leaving On A Jet Plane” by Lake Street Dive, Tiny Habits“Together Again” by Janet JacksonYou can listen to Kara’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JLptPCI173SocbMY2dh26?si=AjFgAn9gS5SpfP6Fl0q83A&pi=VT85pIYFSlmug&nd=1&dlsi=0343beb44c284cc7 🎙 About the GuestKara Tremel is a Broadway-trained performer, certified personal trainer, and founder of Tremfit by Kara Tremel, an inclusive fitness brand designed to help all bodies feel strong, capable, and confident. While she specializes in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, Kara’s approach to training is welcoming, adaptable, and accessible to people at every stage of life. With a background spanning Broadway (Jersey Boys), national tours, and international performance, she brings a unique blend of athleticism, artistry, and compassion to her work. She is also the creator of Dough More Stress, a therapeutic dough designed to support stress relief and nervous system regulation. Kara’s philosophy centers on sustainable strength, joyful movement, and redefining fitness as a practice that supports both the body and the nervous system.🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersTremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryHost Dinah takes stock of season 1 of the pod and attempts to curate her own playlist with just 30, or maybe 40, songs. Themes of dance, family, and of course the 1990s makes this an especially fun one. 💿 Songs Mentioned“End of Beginning” by Djo“Whenever, Wherever” by Shakira“Brown Eyed Girl” by Van MorrisonFairuz songs“Dancing Queen” by ABBA“Dancing in the Moonlight” by King Harvest (also Toploader version mentioned)“Moon River” by Henry Mancini“See Her Out (That’s Just Life)” by Francis and The Lights“May I Have This Dance” by Francis and The Lights featuring Chance the Rapper“A Sorta Fairytale” by Tori Amos“What Was I Made For” by Billie Eilish“Strike It Up” by Black Box“Youth” by Daughter“Hands” by Jewel“I Know The End” by Phoebe Bridgers“This Bitter Earth (On The Nature Of Daylight)” by Max Richter and Clyde Otis and Dinah Washington“Spiegel am Spiegel” by Arvo Part“How It Ends” by Devotchka“Never Let Me Go” by Florence and The MachineYou can listen to the Play This At My Funeral x The 40 Portal Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7GdLxIDRIbhdfL4D0kmRno?si=n39QhKHpQYGfg6aZjtcdrQ 🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, host Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryIn our season 1 finale, Dinah and John bond over their mutual emotional depth, sharing the same birthday, and being weepy. The music choices will touch your heart and make you nostalgic for what was yet keep you hopeful about what can possibly be in the future. John doesn’t shy away from the deep grief and tragedy that have touched his life, and gives us all some much needed wisdom on what’s important and how to capture the joy in the every day moments. We’ll talk Billy Joel, Bette Midler, the soundtrack to “Coco” and so much more. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Summer, Highland Falls” by Billy Joel “One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)” by Bette Midler“Closing Time” by Semisonic “Copperline” by James Taylor“Times Of Your Life” by Paul Anka“All I Want Is You” by U2“Remember Me” by Gael Garcia Bernal“The Freshman” by The Verve Pipe“In My Life” by The Beatles“It’s Such A Good Feeling” by Fred Rogers“Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer WarnesJohn's Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/537pwvfn🎙 About the GuestWith over 30 years of experience in human resources, John remains deeply passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to achieve success. As a sought-after keynote speaker at both U.S. and international conferences, John delivers impactful insights on leadership, collaboration and innovation, employee success, organizational design and development, and diversity and inclusion. John’s expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and SHRM Publications, and he is a regular contributor to the Humareso Blog, where he shares thought leadership on HR trends and strategies. Additionally, he co-hosts the wildly popular LinkedIn Live webcast, “But First Coffee,” where he engages audiences with dynamic discussions on workplace culture and leadership.Currently, John serves as the President of Humareso, a global human resource consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations align their people strategies with business goals. Beyond his professional accomplishments, John is proud to be the husband of one awesome wife and the father of three amazing young adults.🙏🏽Thank You to Our SupportersMajor shoutout to our show’s supporters:TremFit: Discover Tremfit by Kara Tremel, a boutique online training experience designed to help every body feel strong, confident, and cared for. Second Home First: What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and alake view? That’s the question behind the hit podcast, Second Home First, which explores an untraditional approach to homeownership and wealth-building. If you thought owning any home, let alone a ‘second’ home was out of reach, this is the show for you. 🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. Host Dinah and the guest talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)You can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists

💐 Episode SummaryA departure from previous episodes, this week’s guest Nicki Izakson doles out plenty of musical theory lessons and gets into the reality of how to contend with the grief of losing one of the most important people in your lives and how to honor them with grace and integrity. Concert violinist and behavior analyst and special education teacher Nicki is a New Yorker with so much know-how. On violin, on Beethoven and Mozart, but also on what it means to be an authentic human who is true to themselves (especially when that human is a “basic classical b****”. This episode dives into how classical music tells a story that still resonates centuries later, which is no small feat. These are the real funeral classics that you won’t want to miss learning about and hearing. 💿 Songs MentionedBeethoven’s Symphony 7 in A Major, Op. 92 in AllegrettoMozart’s Requiem in D Minor“Dancing Barefoot” by Patti Smith“In The Aeroplane Over The Sea” by Neutral Milk Hotel“We Belong” by Pat Benatar“I Love Rock and Roll” by Joan JettYou can listen to Nicki’s’s playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZmHeGUs54Eotc3Q0DxxKS🎙 About the GuestNicki Izakson is a board certified behavior analyst and special educator, as well as a violinist with the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter. 🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)You can follow the show on Instagram at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast and TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod and Dinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryIn this episode host Dinah Alobeid delves into one of her most existential conversations yet. This episode’s guest is author, speaker, Punk Rock HR podcast host, and all around bad ass Laurie Ruettimann. Her playlist is short but powerful, reflecting a genre, a milestone, or a belief system for Laurie. And this guest’s unconventional approach to life, and death, will make you sit up, stop, think, smile, and reflect upon the way you live your own life. Waxing poetic (and nostalgic) about Nine Inch Nails, The Killers, John Cougar Mellencamp, and more. This one’s full of life lessons you won’t want to miss. 💿 Laurie’s Playlist“More Than This” by Roxy Music “Head Like a Hole” by Nine Inch Nails“The Other Side of Summer” by Elvis Costello “Atomic” by Blondie“Life on a Chain” by Pete Yorn“I Summon You” by Spoon“Cough Syrup” by Young the Giant“Human” by The Killers “Hurts So Good” by John Cougar Mellencamp“I Say a Little Prayer” by Aretha Franklin (Burt Bacharach original)🎙 About the GuestLaurie Ruettimann is a former human resources leader turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. She has one of the most popular leadership training courses on LinkedIn Learning, and CNN recognized her as one of the top five career advisors in the United States. Her work has been featured on NPR, the New Yorker, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, and Vox. She frequently delivers keynote speeches at business and management events around the world and hosts the popular podcast Punk Rock HR. When she’s not up in the air, she lives with her husband and cats in Raleigh, North Carolina.🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)You can follow the show on Instagram at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast and TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod and Dinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode Summary In this episode of “Play This At My Funeral,” host Dinah sits down with her dear friend and writing comrade, author Nicolas DiDomizio. Get ready for some surprising sidetracks (squeals in excitement!), a defense of all things Mariah Carey, and a deep discussion on the rich storytelling roots of country music. And maybe one or two diatribes on the meaning of life and how death can upend our daily living. Nic’s tight playlist of a mere 31 songs holds meaning and wishes for a long life well lived, and a life full of love and laughter. You’ll discover songs from artists you might’ve heard of (but our host hadn’t) like Lauren Alaina and Janine. Get ready to get super existential in this episode. 💿 Songs Mentioned ​“Sober” by Little Big Town​“Getting Good” by Lauren Alaina​“Where Rainbows Never Die” by The Steeldrivers​“Nonstop” from The Hamilton Soundtrack​“Close My Eyes” by Mariah Carey​“The Roof” by Mariah Carey​“Wildflowers” by Tom Petty​“I Don’t Want To Wait” by Paula Cole ​“Friends” by Janine​“Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica​“Let It Flow” by Toni Braxton (from the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack):You can listen to Nic’s playlist on Spotify. 🎙 About the Guest Nicolas DiDomizio is the author of the forthcoming novel A Murder Most Camp (out May 2026), Nearlywed, The Gay Best Friend, and Burn It All Down, which was praised as “unforgettable” by James Patterson. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Connecticut State University and a master’s degree from NYU. He lives in upstate New York with his partner, Graig, and their smooshy bulldog, Rocco. 🌹 About Play This At My Funeral Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay Connected ​Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts​Please leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)​You can follow the show on Instagram and TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast and Dinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites​You can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists ​Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the Host Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).

💐 Episode SummaryIn this episode, Dinah Alobeid gets deep and dark with her first guest, Adam Posner, about the deeply personal playlist he curated. They explore the emotional significance of tracks from artists like Dave Matthews Band and Pink Floyd, discussing how these songs have been the soundtrack to Adam’s life and the memories they evoke. From fight songs to the lyrics dedicated to his loved ones, get ready to dig into live music memories, battling the toughest moments of our lives, and celebrating every day with music like it might be your last. 💿 Songs Mentioned“Hey Now” by London Grammar “1979” by The Smashing Pumpkins “Crush” by Dave Matthews Band “Desert Rose” by Sting“Loves Me Like a Rock” by Paul Simon“Thank You” by Led Zeppelin“Stubborn Love” by The Lumineers“Give It Time” by Goose“Frozen” by Madonna “I Will Follow You” by Death Cab For Cutie“Backwards Down The Number Line” by Phish“Lullaby” by Billy Joel“Enjoy The Silence” by Depeche Mode“Carnival” by Natalie Merchant“Kids” by MGMT“Young Folks” by Peter Bjorn and John“I Need My Girl” by The National“Crawling Back To You” by Tom Petty“On Hold” by The XX “Hold Me Now” by Thompson Twins“I Feel Love” by Donna Summer“Shine On” by Pink Floyd“Don’t You Forget About Me” by Simple MindsYou can listen to Adam’s playlist on Spotify.At 17:54 Dinah mentions the Dave Matthews Band “Crash” but means “Satellite”At 18:42 Adam means 1997-2001🎙 About the GuestAdam Posner is the Founder and Managing Director at NHP Talent Group - a boutique NY-based staffing firm, specializing in talent acquisition for Senior-level roles within: Digital Marketing, Media, Product and Content Creation at Start-ups, Creative Agencies and Brands. He also hosts ThePOZcast showcasing experts to help you harness your inner tenacity to drive your life and career forward. 🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming show about the songs that shape our lives — and the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode invites a guest to curate the playlist for their own (hypothetical) send-off and share the stories that made those songs matter. In each episode, host Dinah invites a guest on to talk through the soundtrack of their life: the songs that have held them in moments of anguish, haunted them on the regular, and maybe just maybe even saved them. It’s a cozy, 45-minute-ish journey through meaningful lyrics, vivid memories, and the emotional mixtapes that mark our most human moments.Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — but with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.The show is created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid and is edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes. 💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcastsPlease leave a 5-star review and share with someone who’s quietly building their own “funeral playlist” (or should be!)Follow us! Instagram at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast TikTok at @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodDinah on IG @DinahSusanAlobeidWritesYou can watch the podcast video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteDanceRepeat/playlists Stay in touch with Dinah by joining her Substack community at Write, Dance, Repeat🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content by day (not always in that order). She’s the creator and host of the newly launched “Play This At My Funeral” podcast. Her fiction has appeared in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, and Reverie Literary Magazine and her nonfiction and poetry can be found in Spectrum Magazine, MediaPost, and more. She lives in New Jersey (even though she’s a born and bred New Yorker) with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).