A Comedian Faces Grief: Losing a Father & Finding Humor (#144)

Comedian Vinny Fasline joins DEAD Talks to share the story of losing his father to lung cancer while navigating his career in stand-up comedy. This raw and relatable conversation dives into what it means for a man to lose his father, the challenges of grief, and how humor becomes a tool for survival.Vinny, host of the My+One Podcast, reflects on his father’s battle with SPS, the reality of living with profound loss, and the ways comedy provides both healing and perspective. Known for touring with Dane Cook, Nick Swardson, Michael Rappaport, Drew Lynch, and Jamie Kennedy, Vinny brings his trademark wit to a heartfelt discussion about love, grief, and resilience.This episode offers both laughter and truth for anyone trying to process loss while still moving forward.Follow Vinny Fasline and find where you can watch him perform here: @vinnyfasline on Instagram and more on ⁠https://linktr.ee/vinnyfasline⁠ ⁠⁠$5/mo DEAD Talks Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deadtalksPurchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: ⁠https://deadtalks.myshopify.com/⁠All links to everything DEAD Talks: ⁠https://linktr.ee/deadtalks⁠ DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok + more⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠