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The Hardcore TherapistThe Hardcore Therapist 114- Benny Capaul (The Boy Detective)Send us Fan MailToday on The Hardcore Therapist Podcast, I’m sitting down with Benny Capaul — vocalist and co-founder of the high-energy ska-punk band The Boy Detective, born out of southeastern Michigan’s DIY scene. The band, which began as a recording project between Benny and guitarist Nic Good, has evolved into a powerhouse of sharp songwriting, infectious energy, and emotional honesty.But Benny’s story goes far beyond the stage. He’s also a fourth-generation funeral director and death doula, dedicating his life to helping people navigate the sacred transition between life and death. His...
2025-12-051h 39
The Most Millennial PodcastEpisode 107: Benny Capaul, Lead Singer of The Boy Detective.A wise man once said, "ska is the music a 12-year-old hears in his head when Mom says there's pizza bites in the freezer." That’s the energy we’re channeling in this episode.This week on The Most Millennial Podcast, we sit down with Benny Capaul, frontman of the punk/ska/emo outfit The Boy Detective, to talk about the past, present, and eternal afterlife of the scene that shaped our millennial souls. From sweaty basement shows to the enduring charm of checkerboard Vans, Benny shares what keeps the spirit of punk/ska/hardcore alive—and why it...
2025-09-211h 35
🎙 Tunepact Podcast: The Music Marketing Playbook 🎶🎙️ Creative Networking w/ Benny “Two Shoes” Capaul🎙️ Benny “Two Shoes” Capaul: Life, Death & Music🚀 This week, we sit down with Benny Capaul — 4th generation funeral professional, death doula, podcaster, and lifelong musician. From working in funeral homes to playing in punk bands, Benny shares how his journey through life, death, and grief has shaped his music and mission.💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ Life Meets Death: How funeral work and music collide in unexpected ways✅ Grief & Growth: Turning loss into meaningful conversations through his podcast Let’s Talk About Death ✅ Punk & Purpose: Playing in bands while serving communities through compassion and service
2025-09-1051 min
Beyond Brave#032 - Let's Talk About Death x Beyond Brave: Bella's StoryJoin me in a deeply heartfelt conversation with Benny and Dr. Nick Capaul, the empathetic identical twins who co‑host Let’s Talk About Death With the Capaul Twins. Benny, a funeral director following his family’s legacy, offers grounded, professional insight; while Dr. Nick, a psychologist, explores the emotional and healing dimensions of loss .In this special joint episode, I open up about my daughter Bella, sharing moments of grief, resilience, and love. Producer Kelley described our discussion as “their best episode they’ve ever done,” and credited us for the deeper connection and authenticity brought to the mic. S...
2025-08-0453 min
The Struggling Artist PodcastStruggling with Benny Capaul of The Boy DetectiveDeath professional and frontman for the ska punk band The Boy Detective, Benny Capaul, talks with Trev about being a Death Professional, having empathy, the band, and a whole lot more. BandcampInstagram Let’s Talk About Death Podcast
2025-03-0300 min
Remembering A LifeEpisode 40: Funerals UnpluggedBenny Capaul doesn't fit the mold of what most people think of when they think of a funeral director. He feels equally at home in the embalming room or on stage doing vocals with his ska-punk rock band. He's also a death doula, podcaster and death/grief consultant. In this episode we talk about the societal shifts that have changed how we honor the dead and why ceremony is still important.
2024-07-1032 min
Let's Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. NickGuest: Anna Adams from International Doula Life MovementBenny and Dr. Nick welcome special guest Anna Adams, the founder of the International Doula Life Movement, to discuss the Tree of Life Conference the twins will be speaking at and and explore the topic of becoming a death doula.Register Now to see the Capaul twins speak at the conference: https://www.internationaldoulalifemovement.com/tree-of-life-conference/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-0131 min
Vinyl Verdicts: Song ReviewsSka Punk Showdown with Benny CapaulThis week on Song Swap Showdown, we're skanking into the high-energy world of Ska Punk with a very special episode that's bound to get you up and dancing!
Chris, Amanda, and our guest, Benny Capal from the ska/punk band The Boy Detective, dive deep into the heart of the ska punk scene, swapping some of their favorite tracks that embody the spirit of the genre.
The Boy Detective:
*Latest Release 'Art Theft':
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboydetectiveband/
2024-03-131h 17
Grey Maybe Podcast (hosted by Jillian Schmitz)Benny Capaul, Fourth Generation Funeral Director and Co-Host of the "Let's Talk About Death" PodcastTrigger Warning: Death, grief, suicide, child loss, burial, cremation, cadavers.
Episode eleven of the third season of Grey Maybe welcomes fourth generation funeral director and co-host of the "Let's Talk About Death" podcast, Benny Capaul. Benny talks about the emphasis of empathy in the funeral home business. He discusses the difference between grief and mourning and the importance of the ceremonial aspects of saying goodbye.
Do’s and Don’ts for supporting a person who is grieving:
https://mygriefandloss.org/dos-and-donts-guidelines-for-supporting-a-griever
“Disenfranchised grief”...
2023-11-201h 33
Vinyl Verdicts: Song ReviewsSKA Music for Beginners: Song Swap Showdown with Benny CapaulWelcome to this episode of our podcast, "Song Swap Showdown"! In this episode, your hosts Chris and Amanda are joined by special guest Benny Capaul, a seasoned musician and SKA aficionado, host of the Let's Talk About Death podcast (https://www.letstalkaboutdeathpodcast.com/), and singer of the Michigan-based ska bad, The Boy Detective - https://linktr.ee/theboydetective Together, they share three of their favorite SKA songs with Amanda, who will rate each song on a scale of 1-5 records and decide which playlist is the best for any beginner getting into...
2023-03-221h 32
Remember This. Remember Me. (intimate stories about death and grief)Part I: Death is Beautiful. Interview with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nick Capaul & Funeral Director, Benny CapaulThis interview with Dr. Nick & Benny is split into 2 episodes. What I love about this interview is how real and honest Benny and Dr. Nick are about death and grief. They both give such incredible insight and no one holds back. Part I, Death is Beautiful, we talk about what it was like growing up in a funeral home, the movie "My Girl", facing or own demise, and how to work through a suicide. This episode does not disappoint.Dr. Nick and Benny IG https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutdeathpodcast/Podcast: "L...
2023-02-1346 min
Undertaking: The PodcastLet's Talk About Death PodcastBenny and Dr. Nick Capaul from the Let's Talk About Death Podcast join the show to talk about......... lots of things! Check out their show here: https://www.letstalkaboutdeathpodcast.com/ Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with us at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Indiana Donor Network Hilton Funeral Supply National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation
2022-04-051h 29
The CHRILLCAST“DEATH IN VIDEO GAMES!” [Feat. Benny Capaul & Cappaulli] - The CHRILLCAST LIVE! - Ep. 035“DEATH IN VIDEO GAMES!”
[Feat. Benny Capaul & Cappaulli]
The CHRILLCAST LIVE! - Ep. 035
#CHRILLCAST #CapaulsCorner #Cappaulli
We have invited Benny Capaul and Cappaulli onto our THIRTY-FIFTH CHRILLCAST LIVE! SHOW to discuss their various content, and death in video games and in general media!
The show will be our discussion, but we will take audience questions and comments through out the show!
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2022-01-201h 47
B.A.D. Moms in BusinessEpisode 054: Let’s Talk About Death...PlanningWe welcome Benny Capaul back for Part 2 of his most recent visit where we discuss planning for your death. It’s so important to share your wishes with your loved ones and make known how you’d like your funeral or memorial (or lack thereof!) known. We touch on Wills and Trusts, as well as Funeral Representatives.
This episode really got us thinking about our wishes and having those tough conversations with our families. We have to normalize talking about death, and Benny’s advice was really wonderful!
You can find Benny on his podcast with h...
2021-12-0247 min
Dead Funny Dead SeriousFuneral Professional & Death Podcaster DFDS Ep. 32Funeral Pro - Benny Capaul - DFDS Episode 32
Meet Benny Capaul! 4th Generation Funeral Professional & Podcaster (Let's Talk About Death Podcast).
Benny shares his experience growing up in a funeral professional family, about his podcast with his Psychiatrist twin brother (Dr. Nick), and how the funeral industry can be better to the humans it serves. Take a listen.
Find Benny:
Website: letstalkaboutdeathpodcast.com
Facebook: @letstalkaboutdeathpodcast
ClubHouse: @bennycapaul
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nCqSiBtSvi-YGVmRPJ6pA/featured
And here we go! Join the DFDS Podcast for this weekly series: Where we wi...
2021-11-2942 minB.A.D. Moms in BusinessEpisode 052: Let’s Talk About Death...PlaylistsToday we are joined by none other than Benny Capaul, who is a 4th Generation funeral director at Capaul Funeral Home in Ida, Michigan and co-host of Let’s Talk About Death podcast. In the first of two installments we share the music we’d want to be played at our funerals or memorials. As you can probably guess, the choices run the gamut of genres and styles. Benny gives great advice about how and why we should make some of these wishes known while we still can - and if you love this episode, stay tuned for Part 2 in a...
2021-11-1826 min
The Off-Air Podcast with Rachel SchneiderTalking about Death with The Capaul TwinsMichiganders unite!! In this episode, I talk to the Capaul Twins from the "Let's Talk About Death" podcast. Growing up in a funeral home in Ida, Michigan, they have unique perspectives on death, dying, and grief. Benny went into the family business and is a fourth-generation funeral professional, and his brother Dr. Nick is a psychologist. They want people to know the importance of talking about death throughout life, and after-care. We also identified the generational differences in handling death and funeral customs, talking to children about death, and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on funerals and...
2021-05-2353 min
B.A.D. Moms in BusinessEpisode 019: Let’s Talk About DeathEpisode 019: Let’s Talk About Death
There is absolutely one certainty in life - and it’s that we are all going to die. Did that sentence freak you out? That’s ok!
Today we talk to Benny Capaul, a 4th generation funeral professional. We discuss how to talk to your kids about death, grieving alongside your children, the 5 stages of grief, and much more.
Welcome to B.A.D. Moms in Business. We are Bridgette, Amanda, and Danielle. We are a group of working moms wanting to help create a community for others l...
2021-02-1150 minLet's Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. NickCapaul Twins: Who We AreAn introduction to the Capaul Twins. From growing up around a funeral home, to becoming fourth generation funeral professionals. Benny being a funeral professional and Nick a grieving psychotherapist. Their expertise and fun personalities will help people start having more conversations about death. Because if you're not talking about death, you aren't living. Let's talk about death. Email questions to: letstalkaboutdeathpod@gmail.com to get involved in the conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2925 minLet's Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. NickLet's Talk About Death TrailerWhat's all this talk about death? Benny and Nick Capaul give a quick look into what exactly this podcast is all about. Email questions to: letstalkaboutdeathpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1902 min