Pops Wants to Show Anna Where He Will Be Buried

Mojo In The Morning12mApril 9, 2026

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The episode centers on a heartfelt and poignant conversation between Mojo and his co-hosts about Anna's grandfather, 'Pops,' who has taken the initiative to plan his and his wife's final resting place in a mausoleum. Pops, now living with Anna's parents in Florida, has chosen a tandem niche in a cemetery, where he and his wife will be cremated and interred together. He frequently visits the site with his wife, cleans it, and even jokes about the 'yellow brick road' leading to their niche, referencing The Wizard of Oz. Anna finds the idea unsettling and morbid, but the hosts explore the deeper emotional significance—Pops may be seeking peace of mind, ensuring his family is prepared for his passing, and creating a meaningful legacy. The discussion expands into broader reflections on how older generations confront mortality, with multiple hosts sharing personal stories of visiting gravesites, planning funerals, and even haggling over prices. The episode blends humor, vulnerability, and wisdom, ultimately framing these acts not as macabre, but as love letters to family and a way to reclaim agency over life’s final chapter.

Key Takeaways
1

Planning one's burial site can be an act of love and legacy-building, not just morbid fixation.

2

Visiting a future grave can make mortality feel more real and help families process grief in advance.

3

Haggling over mausoleum prices is a real-life 'doorknob close' moment—walking away often gets the best deal.

4

Generational differences in how we approach death can create tension, but also opportunities for connection.

5

Simple rituals like cleaning a grave or choosing a final resting spot can be deeply meaningful family traditions.

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Chapters
0:00
3 min

Introducing the Enhanced Games and Other Podcasts

The episode opens with promotional segments for several podcasts, including Superhuman, Look Back At It, OK Storytime, and Stuff to Blow Your Mind, setting a light-hearted tone before diving into the main story.

2:30
3 min

Pops' Burial Plot Plan and Anna's Reaction

Anna shares her discomfort with her grandfather Pops wanting to show her their future mausoleum plot. She finds the idea morbid and hard to process, especially since she doesn’t want to think about his death.

5:00
5 min

Why Pops Wants to Share This Moment

Maybe he wants to see you be comfortable, you know, with this so that he knows that if he should pass, he can go peacefully.

Highlight
10:00
5 min

Generational Rituals and Personal Stories

He got on the ground. This is where I'm going to be. That's great at a dress rehearsal.

Highlight
15:00
5 min

Pops on the Phone: The Mausoleum, the Haggling, and the Yellow Brick Road

I'm right at the end of the yellow brick road. I love it. Wizard of Oz.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
I'm right at the end of the yellow brick road. I love it. Wizard of Oz.
Pops12:11
Viral: 90.0
Maybe he wants to see you be comfortable, you know, with this so that he knows that if he should pass, he can go peacefully.
Mojo4:05
Viral: 85.0
I'm emotional. Oh my goodness, Grish. Will you go to your pops' funeral place? Let them have fun.
Mojo13:06
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Hosts

MojoAnnaRobRyanKimberlyKatie

Guest

Pops
Topics Discussed
Mortality and Legacy95%Family Rituals and Traditions90%Funeral Planning and End-of-Life Choices88%Intergenerational Communication85%Emotional Preparedness for Death82%Humor in Grief80%Mausoleum Culture and Cemeteries75%Haggling and Negotiation70%
People & Brands

Mojo

person

15xPositive

Pops

person

12xPositive

Anna

person

10xNeutral

Tandem Niche

product

4xPositive

Ryan

person

4xNeutral

All Saints Cemetery

place

3xNeutral

Katie

person

3xNeutral

Kimberly

person

3xNeutral

Doorknob Close

other

2xPositive

Yellow Brick Road

other

2xPositive

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