<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Half Serious Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gallows Humor Meets Healing Conversations]]></description><link>https://www.halfseriouspodcast.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:38:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.halfseriouspodcast.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dark Humor as a Coping Strategy: Why It’s More Than Just Jokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dark humor gets a bad rap. People often think it’s just about being edgy or offensive for the sake of shock value. But for many who have been through trauma, dark humor is a lifeline. It’s a way to process pain, reclaim control, and find a sliver of light in the darkest moments. This post dives into why dark humor is a powerful coping mechanism, why it’s misunderstood, and why it deserves a little more respect. What Is Dark Humor, Really? Dark humor isn’t just about making jokes about death,...]]></description><link>https://www.halfseriouspodcast.com/post/dark-humor-as-a-coping-strategy-why-it-s-more-than-just-jokes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3582932a596f2a27f0133</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:07:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4358c0_d88a232a29d847c4bbf856b3e36d02f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tesseroni</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A topic that MIGHT be interesting A peaceful landscape inviting reflection and growth.]]></description><link>https://www.halfseriouspodcast.com/post/candid-conversations-trauma-grit-and-humor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699dacc88f4f3ef74a9b537e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:51:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4358c0_3f4ea61bca7d4ed18819a5d3e4022879~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tesseroni</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[This one will definitely be horrible A skeletal figure looms ominously over a burning village, summoning chaos against a backdrop of swirling dark clouds.]]></description><link>https://www.halfseriouspodcast.com/post/exploring-trauma-through-gallows-humor-in-podcasting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699dacc58f4f3ef74a9b5373</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:51:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4358c0_bd563beeacca40c2bff74b8f58e64602~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tesseroni</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[This one will be THE WORST A skeleton emerges from a vat of tar under a dramatic sunset, sporting a cap with the logo of the "Half Serious Podcast," creating a striking blend of humor and mystery.]]></description><link>https://www.halfseriouspodcast.com/post/join-the-half-serious-podcast-community-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699dacbc10b7eac1decd6f44</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:50:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4358c0_ddea76bd7e474b69a061794c5d4082cb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tesseroni</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>