Singer-songwriter Alex Warren was nine when his dad died of cancer. His mom, who struggled with alcohol addiction and was abusive, died when Alex was 21. Alex and Anderson talk about getting to know their fathers through the things they left behind, and Alex shares some of the music he’s written to keep his parents’ memories alive.
0:00 Alex discusses experiencing loss at a young age
6:00 Anderson and Alex rediscovering their fathers through letters
11:55 Alex remembers home videos and experiences with his father
16:17 The making of ‘Wild Child’ and a musical tribute
23:56 Finding love, support, and healing with his wife
29:20 Fatherhood and how it helps with healing
36:54 Keeping his parents legacy alive
46:48 Living with the loss of his father and advice for others
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the way ive lowkey been begging for this and saying alex should go on this pod for so long
Great interview
I’m working on my second masters degree and I always regret that my dad didn’t live to see me do grad school.
I’ve been hoping he would be on this podcast. Thank you for sharing. I first need to process the loss, then I’ll start speaking about my mum… 💔
This interview blessed me and met me at a place I needed to be reminded of, thank you❤
What a beautiful conversation! I miss my dad so much
Anderson, have you thought of having on either Jennifer Candy or her brother Chris Candy about their father John Candy? I just watched “I like me” they were both very young but I’d like to hear more about their story of how they both dealt with his sudden death on set in Mexico. Just a thought! So many home movies you could show them again! I’d like to hear your thoughts on the idea! John Candy’s death really affected me! Along with Robin Williams!
this episode was very impactful and so relatable. Thank you.
i think the video quality isn’t great because it was blurry the whole time 😢
Grocery stores, flowers and Mount Hood were too many reminders, of my Dad. I had to “turn it around” and say, “Hello” to Mount Hood, that I see, many times a day. I was blessed to have him “visit” me in a dream. He isn’t far away and neither are, your lost ones.
What a wonderful conversation. Losing my parents – especially my Mom was – is the hardest thing I have ever experienced. Why don’t others understand or feel the same way? It has been 14 years since they both left me – 4 months apart. My Mom was – is my best friend. Thank You for your podcasts. They help so much. Love Alex Warren and his music.
I lost my father at age 12 years old, my world totally fell apart!
Never apologize for feeling Anderson!❤️🫂
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