Loose Units: The Podcast

Sure, John is an emergency services jack-of-all-trades. But what happened the first time he was trusted to conduct a funeral? The wheels fell off, that's what. Paul pries from his Dad an embarrasing tale of funerary woe, and then he and John discuss National Missing Persons Week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What happens when you scatter the wrong ashes? Do teddy bears get cremated with their owners? And what's it like to carry your Dad's ashes around with you? It's time for another episode of Loose Ends!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The death of a familiar character from Loose Units (the book) sees John fast-tracked from cleaning hearses to actively helping. But what was it like to be an ex-cop working at a cop's funeral?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Loose Ends, John and Paul discuss live-streaming funerals, how double plots work, and how sports fans might want their ashes used after they pass away. John also tells Paul what is apparently one of his finest jokes. Does it land? You be the judge.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, John and Paul discuss the funeral of John's Dad, Henk Verhoeven. What is it actually like to deal with a death in the family when you're the one helping organise it? They also discuss how to talk (or not talk) to people who've just lost someone.You can pre-order Electric Blue, the sequel to Loose Units, right now at Booktopia: https://t.co/YygJeGMVWB?amp=1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Loose Ends, John and Paul discuss the passing of Henk, John's father. They then burrow into a treasure trove of brilliant and hilarious funeral stories from their wonderful listeners, before weighing up whether or not Costco coffins and caskets are a bargain or a bust.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, there's an actual death in the family, which John and Paul discuss on the show. Then, John tells Paul about hearses, Paul makes some truly dumb jokes about his or hearse, and we begin our journey into John's time running a funeral home in the nineties. It's a fascinating, weird and heartbreaking episode of Loose Units: Dead Serious.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Loose Ends, John and Paul tease the coming season, hear a chilling tale from a listener’s first encounter with a dead body, and discuss the perils of minimalism. Then, John tells the legitimately horrifying story of his worst injury ever, and Paul and John announce a donation to a truly wonderful charity.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A brand new season of Loose Units is here. This season, John talks to Paul about his time running a funeral home, and in our first episode, you'll hear about the very first time John saw a dead body. You'll also hear about a funeral that almost goes very, very wrong.If you want to ask John and Paul any questions, you can head to facebook.com/looseunits and send a message.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Loose Ends, John and Paul discuss volunteer work, mental health care for emergency service workers, cops who won't take their helmets off... and John is finally forced to say The V Word.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Loose Units, John and Paul continue their look at bullying and suicide in the Emergency Services.If you're feeling vulnerable or triggered, or like you need to talk to someone, call Lifeline on 131114, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. You can also get in touch with the folks over at standbysupport.com.au.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TW: SUICIDE. This week, we have a long overdue talk about bullying and suicide. John brings several very personal stories to the table, and Paul talks about his experiences being bullied. Part two will air next week.If you're feeling vulnerable or triggered, or like you need to talk to someone, call Lifeline on 131114, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Loose Units: Hot Stuff Coming Through, we talk flaming rats, listener questions, using acid to get rid of bodies, and even what happens when a beloved brand of doll gets stuck where the sun doesn't shine. Prepare for a very odd, very special chat between Paul and John.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's bonus Loose Ends, John tells Paul that his grandma taught the Crossbow Killer, and they discuss whether there may have been any early warning signs. They also answer a fiery listener question, and delve into the difference between a synthetic and an ivory snooker ball, specifically ones stuck into bodily orifices!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Loose Units: Hot Stuff Coming Through, John talks Paul through some of the hazards that come with trying to keep a house warm during the winter. They chat about how heat can render a corpse impossible to identify, what happens when someone sits on a pavlova magic egg, and about fresh laundry busting into flames!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You heard us. An actual ghost story. This week's bonus episode of Loose Ends begins with a super-creepy tale, features a cracker of a listener question, has some talk about the upcoming Electric Blue release, and finishes with imagery so gross, Paul had to terminate the call!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Time for our Queen’s Birthday special episode of Loose Units! We talk watching the Royal Wedding overseas, which swiftly leads to a truly shocking story about Dad finding a body by the side of the road whilst living in Thailand. Paul and John then discuss the infamous 1992 Windsor Castle fire! It’s a jam-packed Queen’s Birthday episode, so grab some scones, string up some bunting and have a listen!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on our bonus Loose Ends, Paul and John discuss booby traps, what happens when firefighters enter an apartment and the occupant has no idea they’re there, and more! Paul and John even learn that they both harbor some truly odd, and embarrassing, bathroom secrets.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, John answers some sticky questions, leading he and Paul to some uncomfortable places... including how this ex-cop John would dispose of a dead body.Hypothetically, of course.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Loose Ends, Christine comes on to tell about the time someone cut her brake lines. No, really. Also, John and Paul finally talk about that vital pillar of father-son relationships: the bad Dad joke  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.