Grave Conversations

Grave Conversations

Grave Conversations is the only show where your favorite celebrities get to lie down! Journey into the depths of human existence as host David Dastmalchian and his celebrity friends delve into personal reflections on mortality, legacy, and the afterlife. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous, and the numinous. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠ ⁠linktr.ee/spectrevision⁠

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July 15, 2026 28 mins
What happens when you put comedy legend Tim Heidecker (On Cinema, Tim and Eric, Office Hours) inside a Titan Casket? He immediately explains the "unexplained physics" of cell phones, reveals what he admires most about Joe Rogan, and admits he's only masturbated in a coffin once. Host David Dastmalchian tries to get deep with Tim about existence and the terror of infinity, but Tim’s deadpan humor steals the show. Plus, T...
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What happens when you put Riki Lindhome (Wednesday, Knives Out, Garfunkel and Oates) in a casket? She tells you exactly why she wants to haunt an Applebee's and explains her theory on being "too tall to have a friend group." Host David Dastmalchian tries to get deep with Riki, but she hilariously refuses to face her own mortality—despite growing up in a funeral home! Riki also shares the confident lie she told to land her fi...
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She’s known for doing her own stunts and playing badasses on screen, but Peacemaker and DCU star Jennifer Holland is ready to talk about the great unknown. Lying in a casket, Jen opens up to David Dastmalchian about letting go of her ego and learning to find wonder in not knowing what happens after we die.But it’s not all heavy—Jen also reveals her weird habits, why she hates giant cemeteries, why nature is the on...
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What happens to your perspective on life when tomorrow is no longer promised? Former Bachelorette star Katie Thurston opens up about her raw, inspiring, and courageous journey navigating a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis.In this episode of Grave Conversations, host David Dastmalchian sits down with former Bachelorette and reality TV star Katie Thurston. Following her recent diagnosis with Stage 4 breast cancer, Katie opens up about...
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SNL Alum Taran Killam joins Grave Conversations for his most revealing interview yet. From Saturday Night Live secrets to losing his home in the Palisades fires, Taran opens up while lying in a coffin. In this episode, comedy powerhouse Taran Killam discusses the high-stakes world of SNL, the sketch that broke his heart, and the hilarious wisdom he gained from Lorne Michaels. We dive deep into his personal journey of resilienc...
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What’s it really like to wear a 40-year-old, unwashed Star Wars costume? The Mandalorian and Love Lies Bleeding star Katy O'Brian joins David Dastmalchian IN A CASKET to reveal the "itchy" reality of the galaxy far, far away, her unique "death wish" involving protein powder, and the vulnerability of her breakout roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this deeply hilarious, dark episode of Grave Conversations with David Dastmalchian, Anthony Carrigan climbs into a casket to face his own mortality. From his first time lying in a coffin to the intense Zen state required for his 5-hour Metamorpho makeup on the set of James Gunn's Superman, Anthony opens up like never before. You'll learn why fans are actually afraid of NoHo Hank, his surprising 'Built for Speed' casket theo...
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Matthew Lillard turns the tables on David Dastmalchian in this emotional and hilarious episode of Grave Conversations! In this special role-reversal, Matthew Lillard steps into the host seat to interview David Dastmalchian. From debating the best Dracula to David’s incredibly moving journey through addiction and mental health recovery, this is the most personal conversation you’ve ever heard between two horror icon...
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Things get deadly when Mikaela Hoover joins David Dastmalchian for a deep dive into One Piece, Beef Season 2, and the near-death experience that changed her life—all while lying in a casket.  This episode of Grave Conversations explores the hilarious and harrowing moments of Mikaela's career, from her role as Tony Tony Chopper to her secret OCD struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
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In this episode of Grave Conversations, David Dastmalchian sits down with comedy legend Andy Richter for a vulnerable and hilarious look at mortality. From his iconic years on Late Night with Conan O'Brien to his transformational experience on Dancing with the Stars, Andy shares how he finally won his internal war with sadness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this 'Best Of' compilation, host David Dastmalchian shares his personal favorite highlights from the past year. From Jameela Jamil's disastrous Santa Monica story to James Gunn's sentimental tears and Weird Al Yankovic's legacy of weirdness, these stories prove that talking about death can bring out the most human (and hilarious) moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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April 29, 2026 21 mins
In this special look-back, we revisit the most powerful brushes with death ever shared on Grave Conversations.Host David Dastmalchian takes a stroll down memory lane to share 10 deeply personal, funny, and heartbreaking brushes with death from some of our most iconic guests. From Weird Al's terrifying choking incident to Kevin Smith's survival of the 'Widowmaker' heart attack, these stories offer a raw look at what it means to be h...
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April 22, 2026 13 mins
David Dastmalchian counts down the top 7 Celebrity Burial Requests ever heard on Grave Conversations! From Weird Al Yankovic to Cody Rhodes, these stars have some truly bizarre final wishes. Season 5 of Grave Conversations premieres May 13th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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April 1, 2026 41 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson joins David Dastmalchian in a Titan Casket for the season four finale of Grave Conversations. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joined David Dastmalchian to discuss the cosmos and other fascinating science topics. This unique podcast brings together celebrity stories and scientific exploration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 25, 2026 32 mins
Orville Peck joins David Dastmalchian in a Titan Casket for a surprisingly revealing episode of Grave Conversations. David and Orville dive deep into the psychology of his fringe mask, how it reveals more than it conceals, and how he it became his superpower after a difficult, bullied childhood. He breaks down the grueling grind of his Broadway debut as the MC in Cabaret and details his physical transformation for the new Street Fi...
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March 18, 2026 34 mins
In this unforgettable episode of Grave Conversations, host David Dastmalchian invites legendary writer, producer, and director Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies, Star Trek) into the "tube of death". Bryan opens up about his fascinating early inspirations—from attending college autopsies to emulate Gillian Anderson in The X-Files, working with horror legend Clive Barker, and his thoughts on mortality. #daviddastmalch...
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March 11, 2026 28 mins
Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones, Breaking Bad, Dexter: Resurrection) joins David Dastmalchian for a "Grave Conversation" about her darkest roles, her "scrappy" rise to fame, and why she’ll never look at an airplane bathroom the same way again. From her "Goth sister" bond with David to her "fearless" early career risks, Krysten opens up about what she wants her legacy to be—and why she might want a fabulous sculpture at Ho...
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March 4, 2026 29 mins
Welcome to Grave Conversations, the talk show where your favorite celebrities get to lie down for a unique interview experience! You've seen him in some of Hollywood's most beloved movies like The Usual Suspects and A Few Good Men, and now Kevin Pollak joins David Dastmalchian to tell some of his favorite Hollywood stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 25, 2026 28 mins
Welcome to Grave Conversations, the talk show where your favorite celebrities get to lie down for a unique interview experience! You've seen him as The Bachelor and on his podcast  @viallfiles , and now he joins David Dastmalchian to talk about his life as a celebrity, fatherhood, and which Kardashian would win the Hunger Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 20, 2026 31 mins
Welcome to Grave Conversations, the talk show where your favorite celebrities get to lie down for a unique interview experience! You've seen him as John Economos on DC's Peacemaker, and now he joins David Dastmalchian to talk about his role in Peacemaker, funeral after-parties, and what James Gunn smells like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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