Guess Who Died?!

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By: Olivia's House: A Grief and Loss Center for Children

“Guess Who Died?!” It’s the first thing your Aunt Rebecca asks when she calls you, it’s what you text your bestie when your favorite celebrity dies, and it’s the question that hosts Jeff, Julia, and producer K.C. are asking each episode. With a new guest each episode sharing their own experiences of finding healing after loss, and our hosts’ more than two decades of experience in the field of bereavement, this podcast might just be a great companion to someone feeling isolated or alone in their own grief. Listen today to find out “who died?!”

Val Kilmer & Bob Harmon
07/01/2025

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Who Died this week? Well, host Julia learns about both the life and death of one Mr. Wink Martindale (what a name!) and we pay homage to the late Val Kilmer. Then, our hosts welcome guest Kate Harmon and her “Bob shirt” to the pod. Kate’s dad Bob (of the aforementioned shirt) was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease over 15 years ago, which kickstarted their family into teaming up with the Michael J. Fox foundation and helping to find a cure. From flying up and down the east coast, to taking charge and making s...


Brenda Miley & Claire Barlow
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06/01/2025

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Can you Guess Who Died this week? The question hits a little closer to home this episode, as Jeff shares that since we last recorded, his mom and “biggest fan”, Brenda Miley, died. Jeff was ready to take to the mic – in more ways than one – knowing that healing comes from talking about loss, especially with the “Guess Who Died?!” crew. Then, hosts Jeff, Julia, and producer K.C. welcome guest Paige to talk about her own experience with losing her mom at the age of nine. Now in her 20’s, Paige has navigated most...


Bob Uecker & Josh Mottin
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05/01/2025

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Jeff, Julia, and producer K.C. ask the question, “Who Died?!” and learn that the answer this week is Bob Uecker (Julia also learns who Bob Uecker is!). Guest and bright light Connie Wolfe joins our hosts to give us the privilege of learning about her “life of the party” son, Josh Mottin, who died suddenly in a car accident at the tragically young age of 19. And in the face of this tragedy, with another teenager at home and the uncertainty of how to move forward, Connie found healing. 

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George Foreman & Edward Green
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05/01/2025

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Can you Guess Who Died this month? Non-athlete Gene Hackman, beloved 90’s actress Michelle Trachtenberg, grill-master George Foreman, and friend-of-the-pod Judy Wolfman all left our earthly plane this episode. Remember to check on your loved ones! Plus, hosts Jeff, Julia, and producer K.C. surprise guest Cari Lauer with the name of the podcast as Cari recalls, for the first time in a while, the day she had to tell her two young sons that their father had been murdered by a stranger. Cari shares the impact of her family’s loss being so p...


Chuck Woolery & Nunee Will
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04/23/2025

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Can you Guess Who Died this week? Well, if you spun the wheel and it landed on Chuck Woolery, you’d be right! Plus, hosts Jeff, Julia, and producer K.C. welcome guest Lauren Blanar on to talk about the impact of losing two important women in her life: first her best friend to brain cancer and then soon after, her mom to COVID-19. We’ll hear some hilariously lovely stories about Lauren’s Mom “Nunee” (including how she got that nickname!), dive into the layers of loss that go along with losing your close...