Death & Dying Podcasts

Where There's A Will, There's A Wake

Sony Music Entertainment

Join the brilliant Mel Giedroyc as she invites your favorite funny celebrities to pull up a chair and plan their own hypothetical final send-offs. In each episode of Where There’s A Will, There’s A Wake, Mel tackles the taboo of mortality with warmth, curiosity, and a healthy dose of side-splitting laughter. Forget the doom and gloom; this is an irreverent, imaginative, and deeply human look at the inevitable. From comedians and broadcasters to historians and pranksters, Mel’s guests treat their own funerals like the ultimate production. Whether they are dreaming up Viking-style burials, requesting bouncy castles for the service, or debating the logistics of the pearly gates, the conversations are as unpredictable as they are insightful. You will hear about everything from deathbed bucket lists and surreal final meal requests to nostalgic reflections on childhood, career milestones, and the meaningful lessons learned along the way. The podcast beautifully balances the absurd with the profound. While there are plenty of mortifying anecdotes and theatrical funeral fantasies, the show also creates space for honest discussions about legacy, faith, and the simple joys of living well. It is an uplifting, high-spirited exploration of what it means to be alive, proving that even when talking about the end of the road, there is always room for a good story and a lot of heart. Come for the hilarious, eccentric exit plans and stay for the heartfelt reflections on life’s best moments.