The Coping Podcast With Brendan Olson

14/02/2023

I sat down with the lovely Corinne Hammer, Poet and wonderful human bean, to talk about her father who died under suspicious circumstances when she was 6 years old. Please enjoy this Valentine's Day episode of Coping!

25/01/2023

This episode I sat with my friend Robert to discuss the passing of his brother. Check it out!

22/01/2023

My good friend Josh Slobe returns to discuss 3 deaths that happened in pretty quick succession for him. We discuss the importance of timing and reaching out to those we love. I am so grateful for another fantastic episode with Josh.

11/01/2023

WOOOAAAHHH! Our first new episode in a very long time, welcome back! Adam Parker and I met at Spine Cafe and Bookstore's open mic and he told me about the passing of his mother. I teared up a little in public for the first time in a long time. Enjoy!

15/11/2022

Woah! Hey! We're back! Its been awhile since I have released an episode, and only a little less time since I've recorded this episode with the returning Audra Novak! Enjoy our lovely mid-covid conversation about her grandfather who had passed recently.

27/08/2021

The Coping Podcast has a Tik Tok!

I’ll be posting random little videos discussing concepts and things brought up on the podcast as well as clips from the show.

It’d be a huge help if you went and followed it and engaged with a few of the posts!

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRrAfYAJ/

This is a clip I really liked from my friend Nate’s episode.

Trauma can manifest in so many different and strange ways

05/08/2021

I sat down with Barbie Harris to discuss the passing of my son's mother and her friend Virdonna Mourey. This is a follow up or companion episode to our very first episode with Emma Huels. Enjoy!Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Copingpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brendantolson I...

14/07/2021

This week I sat down with my friend and co-worker Nate, who I have grown quite fond of over the last year. We discussed the passing of his uncle/godfather Kenny, who was a surrogate father figure to him. Enjoy! Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Copingpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...

09/07/2021

In November of 2020, just before the election, I sat down with Yale Hollander and we recorded a wonderful episode of The Coping Podcast.

Due to my life getting very crazy just after this recording, it was never released. For that, I would like to apologize to Yale. I really thought he had a lot to say in this, and it was one of my favorites to record.

So, Yale, I am sorry this episode wasn't released on time.

Now, my life isn't any less crazy, but I decided enough was enough and I took the time to put the recordings together and release the episode.

I am bringing Coping back, but I am not sure it what capacity. These conversations are very heavy, and often weigh on me emotionally.

I hope to have another episode out soon, but do not think I'll be able to maintain a weekly schedule as I tried to do before.

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mahc4-f0a2f1

09/07/2021

The Coping Podcast is back with a new episode from a bygone era. In Nov 2020 I sat down with the incredible Yale Hollander to discuss his relationship and the death of his mother. ENjoy Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Copingpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brendantolson Insta: ht...

22/02/2021

What happens when you gather four comedians, random questions, and no real rules? Entertainment! Episode 12 features Chipp Jones, Rabiah C**n, and Brendan ...

19/12/2020

We are officially on Pandora!

28/10/2020

We sit down with Felicia Boyster, an aspiring tattoo artist and very famous instagram artist to talk about her high school friend Matt who was tragically murdered just after their graduation. Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Copingpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brendantolson Ins...

21/10/2020

This week I sat across from Amber Klear (Happy Birthday!) and she pulled a fast one! In this episode Amber flips the script and takes over the role of interviewer for a bit and puts me to the question. We discuss relationships, growing up in small town Illinois, and the passing of Amber's grandparen...

18/10/2020

***BONUS EPISODE*** The wonderful Amber Klear sat down with my son Elliot after our interview to discuss t***s, Minecraft, and who Elliot loves more between Papa and Grandma. I comment from the background.Look for the full episode featuring Amber this Wednesday! Find us on: Facebook: https://www.fac...

14/10/2020

Tree Sanchez is back after our month long hiatus! We sat down to discuss the death of her ex and fellow comedian Jim. Our format is a little different in this one, we recorded face to face and because of that I was a little nervous. The episode turned out great and it was lovely to have her Tree bac...

22/09/2020

Hey do you know what would be cool?

Writing in The Coping Podcast under the Podcast section for The River Front times!

I’d love you forever!

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16/09/2020

Hey Hey we got a new episode of The Coping Podcast With Brendan Olson today! I spoke with the wonderful Nicole Gory about the deaths of her parents, addiction, and how we deal with loss. Please give this one a listen, its an exceptional episode.

In this episode I sit down with my very wonderful friend Nicole Glory as she shares her experiences with addiction and losing both her mother and father from 2 different diseases. The audio quality for this episode is a little rough, and my crack team of sound engineers (me) are trying to figure out...

16/09/2020

In this episode I sit down with my very wonderful friend Nicole Glory as she shares her experiences with addiction and losing both her mother and father from 2 different diseases. The audio quality for this episode is a little rough, and my crack team of sound engineers (me) are trying to figure out...

03/09/2020

New Episode and new Intro for The Coping Podcast With Brendan Olson! Tree Sanchez sat down with me and recorded a lovely episode about a loss she experienced as a teenager. She also put me on blast and gave me some great feedback about the podcast that I hope has improved it. This episode will break your heart, but Tree's emotional intelligence and clarity is something everyone can learn from. Please give this a listen!

Big News! This is the first episode with our brand spanking new intro, and I am glad to have put it on this one, because our guest, Tree Sanchez shares her emotional story of the death of her very close friend Erin when she was a teenager.CONTENT WARNING: While we don't get into extreme details, the...

03/09/2020

Big News! This is the first episode with our brand spanking new intro, and I am glad to have put it on this one, because our guest, Tree Sanchez shares her emotional story of the death of her very close friend Erin when she was a teenager. CONTENT WARNING: While we don't get into extreme details, th...

27/08/2020

This week I sat down with Pat Ryan to discuss his grandmother's passing due to a heart attack, her diagnosis of lung cancer, and how we all deal with our impending mortality in different ways. Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Copingpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brendantolson In...

25/08/2020

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25/08/2020

19/08/2020

In this episode I sit down the my partner Caroline Murphy and discuss the passing of her grandfather during covid times from stage 4 lung cancer. We discuss how knowing someone will pass affects your grieving process and how a death can bring you closer to those around you. Find us on: Facebook: htt...

18/08/2020

13/08/2020

We are very proud to announce that we are available on TuneIn Live!

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Welcome to Coping! A podcast hosted by St. Louis Comedian Brendan Olson. Brendan, having experienced the death of his son's mother in December of 2018, sits down with those who have experienced death in their lives. They cover the events of the death,...

13/08/2020

In this episode I sit down with St. Louis Comic Cori Stewart and discuss the passing of her grandparents while she struggled with alcoholism and raising her daughter as a single parent. Enjoy! Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Copingpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brendantolson In...

05/08/2020

In this episode I sit down with Audra Novak and discuss the passing of her father. We talk a lot about relationships with other people who have had tragedy in their lives, how Audra's dad supported all of her artistic endeavors, and The Dead Dad Comedy Show she runs in her home town. Find us on: Fac...

29/07/2020

In this episode I sit down with the one of the founding fathers of Riverside Comedy in Cape Girardeau, MO, Tom Cook! Tom and I discuss the passing of his grandmother and how it was possibly caused by Covid-19, as well as his two cousins who passed away in a short period of time due to a he**in overd...