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A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnI Was Detained By Border Patrol with Alistair KitchenWriter, former Columbia student and Australian citizen Alistair Kitchen joins the show to share every step of what happened to him when he was disappeared by a cruel and taunting border patrol. He was told it was because he covered the Free Palestine encampment at Columbia University and what happened next was scary and cruel. Gabe and Alistair talk about why people are okay with fascism until it’s happening to them. I am honored to tell his story. Please give it a listen, be aware that your social media is being monitored, and please stay safe!
2025-08-1949 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnUndocumented People Pay Taxes with CPA Michelle MieleOn August 12 - so next week - the show officially relaunches on this same feed as A Thousand Natural Shocks: A Bad With Money podcast. In the last decade of doing this show, I went from “just asking questions” to socialist to even more radical in the last few years. I want the show to follow suit and be more relevant to the current moment for the middle and working classes. In our final Bad With Money only episode, Gabe talks to CPA Michelle Miele about whether or not he’s going to jail for problems with his taxes and th...
2025-08-0554 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnNo Budget DIY Storytelling with Caroline KlidonasDIY creator Caroline Klidonas proves you don’t need any money to tell full stories. You don’t even need another person. Gabe fanboys over Caroline’s acting and writing, and the duo discusses the ways financial limitations can make stories more interesting. Then, they go into Caroline’s evolving relationship to her queerness and gender through her videos. Plus, trust your audience!! Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bis...
2025-07-0154 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnF EverythingGabe attends the protests in downtown Los Angeles and reflects on how fucked up everything is.Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-06-2017 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnREPLAY: Money Magic with Witch Sarah Faith GottesdienerOriginal Air Date: June 13, 2023We get deeply magical this week as we lean into the feelings part of the podcast with Moon Studio's Sarah Faith Gottesdiener. Money is ancestral, symbolic, deeply intimate and has a huge impact on our nervous systems, especially for listeners of this show who are introverts, neurodivergent, or sensitive to conflict. Gabe is excited to get spiritual about finances! What is future-casting? What's the difference between witchcraft, manifestation, and the toxic "wellness industry" mindset? Do we have to believe in angel numbers and signs? What is "enoughness" and how do we achieve it??
2025-06-1037 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnREPLAY: Breakdowns and Takedowns: Jim Cramer's "Stay Mad For Life" with Kara PerezOriginal Air Date: May 9, 2023AIRHORN NOISE! Bravely Go's Kara Perez joins Gabe on the podcast to talk about the loud and ubiquitous TV stock market guru Jim Cramer, he of sound effects and funny hats. What's his tragic backstory? What's his actual money philosophy when you take away the bells and whistles? What have been his biggest money pop culture moments? Was this book actually sort of... okay?? (Maybe?) Also, come for the rollercoaster of amorality, stay for the kidnapping saga!Join Gabe’s Substack at at...
2025-05-271h 23A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnThe Zero Waste Movement with Kathryn KelloggGabe is thrilled to speak to Kathryn Kellogg, a spokesperson for the zero waste movement about overconsumption’s impact on the environment and on ourselves.Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPriv...
2025-05-0654 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnThe Teacher Who Made Me Who I Am Votes For Candidates Who Hate MeGabe reads a selection from his new Substack about capitalism and surviving our current hellscape.Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-05-0213 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnREPLAY: Quitting Is Good, Actually with researcher Julia KellerOriginal Air Date: June 6, 2023Author of "Quitting" Julia Keller joins the podcast to talk about how quitting is good actually, the toxic myth of perseverance, capitalist striving, and grit, and the difference between quitting for a dream and quitting just to vibe. Plus, impulsivity and regret, rethinking living paycheck to paycheck, and ending the judgement around just freaking quitting everything. Set yourself free!A note: At the end of the interview, Gabe and Julia discuss some accidental transphobia that happens in the book and it has a positive outcome. Take care while li...
2025-04-2954 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnEthical Billionaires: Iron Man 3 with Josh GondelmanComedian Josh Gondelman joins Gabe for the conclusion of the pod’s Iron Man series on Tony Stark as an ethical billionaire. This is a fun one. I love the movies!Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco Llorens...
2025-04-221h 04A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnA Rant About Capitalism And Returning To BWM's RootsGabe's on his own in this one sharing some of his evolving anger and thoughts on the state of the world and capitalist violence. Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://re...
2025-04-1825 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnThe World Of Certified Public Accountants with CPA Carter CofieldWanting to avoid unemployment, Carter Cofield decided to become an accountant. At this traditionally boring job, he faced systemic racism and old ways of thinking. Carter joins the podcast to talk to Gabe about changing the face of CPAs, creating an LLC with Gabe's business partner early on in their careers, and various opinions on different classes of people striving to be tax-free. Plus, why are accountants the most stressful people?Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/
2025-04-0143 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnREPLAY - Debt: The Boring Episode Part 2 with Stephanie LeeOriginal Air Date: April 18, 2023Step 1: Cry! Step 2: Get Out of Debt! Welcome back to another "boring" episode with our favorite guest Stephanie Lee of Frequently Taxed Questions where we discuss debt and all the ways it's affected Gabe's life, even now. Should you consolidate? How do you start paying off massive debt? What are tradelines? What happens to you if you just don't pay? Stephanie gives gentle and really helpful advice to Gabe and everyone else going through big life changes with huge financial implications. It's not really a boring episode. It's just very h...
2025-01-3143 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnIron Man and The Depiction of The Ethical Billionaire Part II with Josh GondelmanGabe and Josh discuss Iron Man 2 and 3, the ways in which Elon Musk believes he is Tony Stark and the franchise's bizarre logic around global weapons and privatizing world peace. Gabe gets some stuff wrong at first and then immediately corrects himself. Relax, nerds!Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane Ka...
2024-12-0344 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnThe Financial Aftermath Of Gabe's AttackGabe shares the raw aftermath, financial and otherwise, of being a victim of a random violent crime two weeks ago. Trigger warnings. (He is physically fine.)Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2024-11-2914 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnBWM Book Club: Same As Ever by Morgan Housel Ch 20-24 (Gabe’s Joker Origin Story)We learn about how history will repeat no matter what we say, how Alan Moore explained the ways people embrace horrendous ideology during an economic or social downturn, and why people are not good in spite of everything. Plus, why do people exposed to more viewpoints actually become more close-minded? And what book should we read next?Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint...
2024-11-2222 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: How Does This Podcast Make Money From Ads?Alex (she/her) writes in asking a slew of questions about exactly how the show makes money and how she can help Gabe make the most from the podcast's ads. Then, an update on Gabe's finances.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco Llorens
2024-11-0817 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Australian Elections and Book Club ContinuesIn this episode, Gabe delves into the world of Australian elections, thanks to a listeners input. As Gabe learns about the unique voting system Down Under, he can't help but ponder how to improve the American electoral process.Then, it's back to the Bad With Money Book Club's pick, "Same As Ever." Gabe dives into Chapter 8, exploring the intertwined emotions of greed and fear that often drive financial decisions. Finally, he tackles Chapter 9, discussing the human tendency to overestimate the potential of good things. Gabe explores the dangers of "too much, too soon, too fast" and how...
2024-09-1331 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnIs It More Lucrative To Be Right Wing? (Part 1) with Andrew TiHost of "Yo, Is This Racist?" Andrew Ti joins Gabe down a rabbit hole on whether right-wing or left-wing pundits and influencers make more money. Is a pivot hard right worth the money and fame? Why do people switch sides and how have the reasons changed over the years? Gabe has done the research: who are the biggest players? Why do right wingers get elevated to the top of the party while hard left creators are disavowed by the liberal party? This is a really great one to listen to pre-election!Join My Patreon: ht...
2024-08-2059 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnBreakdowns and Takedowns: The Richest Man In Babylon (Part 1) with Tristan J. MillerGabe is joined by friend and comedian Tristan J. Miller on a gallivanting journey through ancient Babylon as we find out what this 1926 "MUST READ" financial book has got to teach us all today in 2024. Get your camels, oxen, and donkeys ready, because Gabe's lost his mind going over all these fairy tales and parables.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsP...
2024-08-1352 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Should Trans People Leave Tennessee?A listener writes in with an incredibly comprehensive explanation of what we should have in our emergency kits. Max calls to ask questions about leaving Tennessee after the drag ban and about how Gabe feels about "little treat" culture. Then, MANY listeners have opinions on our listener who wanted to forgo owning a home so that they can get a dog. Next, a plea for Gabe to not join a fitness cult. And finally, the BWM book club begins!Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to O...
2024-08-0231 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: I Paid Off 80K Of My Husband's Debt And Then We DivorcedA listener writes in wondering what Gabe thinks about "budget culture." A listener, who is having a baby with a new partner, writes in asking if they can ask their ex for money back after they paid off his student loans while they were married. OpenAI's Sky chatbot uses Scarlet Johansson's voice without her permission after she rejects them. Donald Trump will probably be President from jail.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/T...
2024-06-0716 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnREPLAY: Breakdowns and Takedowns: Dumb Money with AlixOriginal Air Date: January 16, 2024It's another deep dive!! Gabe and his boyfriend Alix went down a rabbit hole to give you the comprehensive 101 on the 2020 Gamestop stock revolution, the movie made about the thrilling real story, and what Roaring Kitty Keith Gills' original videos were actually about. How accurate was the 2023 movie Dumb Money? When would you have cashed out?Actor mentioned was Larry Owens! https://www.instagram.com/larryowensliveJoin My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to...
2024-05-281h 01A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Doxxing Pro-Palestinian College StudentsShould you put your money automatically in savings or have it automatically invested/overinvested? Then, the war tax resistance movement, fooling yourself to meet your financial goals, and parenting kids with money. Stop doxxing college students. Short-sellers ready for volatility. Caitlin Clark brings forth Gabe's love of the WNBA. Harvard students are boring. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced b...
2024-05-2426 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnAnother Honest Update on Gabe's FinancesGabe addresses how close or far away they are from what is "average" for someone their age. How are they ahead? How have they backslid? Then, Gabe answers your questions about the intricacies of their finances and what has happened for him lately.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane Kang...
2024-05-2127 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnCBT for Money with Amanda ClaymanFinancial therapist Amanda Clayman returns to the podcast to talk about Gabe's fears their therapist or financial professionals will be mad at them if they tell the truth, how to use cognitive behavioral therapy when it comes to money, and how the body and mind normalize quick fixes and running from the pain.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced...
2024-05-1449 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Disclose and DivestA listener writes in about how they handled a car accident. Gabe gives advice on why a university should disclose its investments. And listeners explain why they do and don’t tip.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco Llorens
2024-05-1022 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnREPLAY: OUR BIG BAD DAVE RAMSEY TAKEDOWN with Financial Feminist Tori Dunlap tw: diet culture, domestic abuse, suicideHello, my sweet Jesus-loving, gazelle-intense debt-free heroes. It's time to talk about finance's big bad Santa, Dave Ramsey, with one of his biggest public critics, HerFirst100K's Tori Dunlap. This week, Gabe and Tori break down and take down Dave's newest book "Baby Steps Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth--and How You Can Too." The duo get heated and exhausted by the continuous straw-man arguments, anti-socialist agenda, white Christian worldview, and tokenism. Gabe basically writes their second book right there. Tori loses her entire mind. This is a...
2024-05-071h 11A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: CNBC Lied About MeA big thank you to the Discord!! First, Gabe shares some tea about an old article CNBC did about them. Articles about entrepreneurs are rarely true! Why are dollar stores struggling? Plus, 529 plans for overachievers. How much is Covid still costing people and what should we do about people who don't abide by the restrictions we need even when we ask?Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted B...
2024-05-0319 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnREPLAY: Set It Off: Black Women Robbing Banks with Melisa D. MontsOriginal Air Date: 10/26/2022 tw: police brutality and murder, sexual assault, suicideGabe and iconic podcast producer, writer and friend Melisa D. Monts break down one of the best bank robbing blockbuster films, Set It Off, starring Queen Latifah, Kimberly Elise, Vivica A Fox, and Jada Pinkett. How were Black women portrayed in "empowerment" films in light of the booming 90s economy? What do the motivations of our heroes say about systemic racism, homophobia, and misogynoir? Should we all just start robbing banks? Time to SET IT OFF!
2024-04-3059 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: The Trust Fund Kid ExperienceAn anonymous trust fund kid breaks down exactly how the money has or hasn't changed their life. (Juicy!) An army reservist details what the financial benefits were of joining the military. Gabe talks about the broken down homes in the LA area that are going for millions of dollars. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. Monts...
2024-04-2624 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnSetting Money Boundaries with Vienna PharaonWhy does this keep happening?? Host of "This Keeps Happening" and marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon joins the show to talk about family systems and money, repeating patterns, and setting boundaries. Gabe and Vienna share their vulnerable family histories and what forms your fears and actions around finances. Plus, examples of how to practice boundaries with your friends and loved ones. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Not...
2024-04-1647 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: What's Up With Boeing Planes Falling Apart?How fast or slow do you listen to Gabe talk? More on solo 401Ks, welcoming the new people on the Discord channel which is... poppin' off, and how many bank accounts should you have and for what? You all had a lot of feelings on the Julia Cook episode about kids and money. Do not normalize poor infrastructure. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond M...
2024-04-1217 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnCouples Financial Therapy with Dr. Stephanie ZepedaInspired by Bad With Money, Dr. Stephanie Zepeda became a financial therapist for couples! (Have we really been on THAT long??) Now, she's come full circle as a guest on the show talking about what financial therapy can and can't teach you, how to "fight fair" about money, and what happens when a YOLO Person marries a Frugal MacDoogal. Plus, more therapy for Gabe's fear of intimacy and being known. We have fun here.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org...
2024-04-0250 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Dying On A Cruise Ship And Other Travel Insurance CostsA short interview with Gabe and MedjetAssist's John Gobbels. They talk about travel insurance and what it costs when you get sick or severely injured far away from home.Then a listener writes in about getting fired from a company that was supposed to specialize in helping autistic people. Another one shares how they got started on the "buy nothing" trend by having a suitcase stolen in a foreign country. CVS and Walgreens are going to start selling "the abortion pill." Gabe is annoyed at Joe Biden eating ice cream while talking about genocide.
2024-03-2946 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnBreakdowns and Takedowns: A Fish Called Wanda with Sarah MarshallWe're back with another movie about stealing! You're Wrong About's Sarah Marshall joins the podcast to talk about how she and Gabe started dating, the 1988 heist film A Fish Called Wanda, and Jamie Lee Curtis as femme fatale. What makes a good movie about thieves? Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Dian...
2024-03-2647 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnFame-ish? with Comedian Mary Lynn RajskubActress and stand up comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub joins the pod for a frank, funny, and very personal conversation about her and Gabe's humble beginnings in Hollywood, the weirdness of both of their rises to somewhat fame, and how the money REALLY works in entertainment. This is such a fun one and a great primer on how both Gabe and Mary Lynn got to where they are today.PS: Mary Lynn's dog makes some noise during this! Don't worry about the panting!Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/g...
2024-03-1952 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Venmo or CashApp Debit CardsCredit cards and budgets! Should Gabe use a Venmo or CashApp card? What's the deal with district attorney Fani Willis, of Trump's election interference trial, and the deep dive into her use of cash during the circus of her trial? Operating in cash when you travel. Haggling abroad. A flow chart of what to do if you get a windfall of money. An update on Gabe's movie.Flow Chart: https://imgur.com/u0ocDRIJoin My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://w...
2024-03-1527 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnExplaining Money To Kids with Author Julia CookContent warning: bullying, alcoholism, deathThank goodness for Gabe's parents. How do you explain jobs, credit cards, and inequality to your children? Legendary children's author Julia Cook joins the show to talk about writing about money from money's perspective. Gabe shares a lot of his own story, Julia feels her work is not political, and in the end, Gabe is a pretty okay grandson.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been...
2024-03-1243 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: SEP IRA or Solo 401K??A farmer writes in to talk about generational wealth in farming. This Discord shares a bunch of information about pensions, our Anne Lester retirement episode, and target date index funds. Should Gabe have a SEP or a solo 401K? A seed tester riles up Gabe by sharing the cost of watermelon seeds.Links: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/emloyeers-sued-for-retirement-account-fees/https://www.forbes.com/advisor/retirement/sep-ira-vs-solo-401k/Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/s...
2024-03-0822 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Take 36 Hours Before Posting A Video Of You Getting FiredGray divorce needs no reason. A listener lists every single person Gabe knows. Another writes in to ask for advice for their brother who is about to move in with their partner with whom they don't have a good history of talking about money. Buy Nothing groups rule the day. Are those videos of people getting fired on TikTok actually real?? Have you ever done this??Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://seedandspark.com/fund/you-and-i-you-and-me-film#story...
2024-03-0126 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Toxic Non-Profit WorkplacesGabe debates ways to budget and save. C writes in to discuss switching careers after setting boundaries doesn't work. Another listener writes in about approaching HR at their job about pay inequality and the consequences they faced for doing so. At a non-profit. Jeff Bezos moves to Florida. Link to Madeline's video: https://www.tiktok.com/@madeline_pendleton/video/7207495072932482350Link to Non-Profit Boss: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleolived/video/7164821350731861291Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://seed...
2024-02-2324 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: What Budget Should Gabe Try?Gabe explains the ads, considers getting hit by a bus, and explores the rising costs of being a farmer in the age of climate change. Why are farmers riding into cities to throw eggs from their tractors? Plus should Gabe try the envelope budget?Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://seedandspark.com/fund/you-and-i-you-and-me-film#storyThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane...
2024-02-1627 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnChronic Illness, Boundaries, and Codependency with Amina AlTaiThis is a really thoughtful episode. Gabe and executive coach Amina AlTai have basically a therapy session about somatic practices around finances, and reprogramming themselves out of harming themselves for work. Amina burnt herself out so hard she triggered two autoimmune diseases. How do we set boundaries even if it's uncomfortable, and how can we use somatic practices or reprogramming to avoid harming ourselves for work?Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://seedandspark.com/fund/you-and-i-you-and-me-film#storyT...
2024-02-0643 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Looking At My Retirement Account After Two YearsGabe reads some lovely listener comments with very specific praise for the pod. Then, some space and air travel news that sparks some new theories and fears in Gabe. And finally, Gabe takes a look at their SEP IRA (retirement account) after a couple of dark years of dissociating with regard to their finances. Once things are no longer dire and Gabe has some time to breathe and look at the state of things, it's time to rebuild.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Mo...
2024-02-0219 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnBreakdowns and Takedowns: Dumb Money with AlixIt's another deep dive!! Gabe and his boyfriend Alix went down a rabbit hole to give you the comprehensive 101 on the 2020 Gamestop stock revolution, the movie made about the thrilling real story, and what Roaring Kitty Keith Gills' original videos were actually about. How accurate was the 2023 movie Dumb Money? When would you have cashed out?Actor mentioned was Larry Owens! https://www.instagram.com/larryowensliveJoin My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://seedandspark.com/fund/you-and-i-you-and-me-film#story
2024-01-161h 01A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: I Don't Know If I Liked It, But I Certainly Think About ItDo not call the voicemail. A listener recommends "Industry" and Gabe recounts a very dark film they saw called "Fair Play." Gabe reveals their favorite movie of the year. A barista writes in FED UP with their job. An anonymous caller thanks Gabe for showing them another way other than Dave Ramsey. Pet scammers! Organized shoplifting flash mobs! Bad toy sales despite Barbie the movie??Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This ha...
2024-01-1223 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: How Much Does Gabe Make From The Show?A listener writes in to shade other listeners, chat about myths about home-buying's finances, and call Gabe out for salary transparency. Melisa joins to take exact numbers on how much this show makes. Another listener shares what really happens in hospice care. Some beautiful messages from you all. Then, Gabe gets into the news such as George Santos getting attention on Cameo and why we pay bad people for "funny" videos. Why are teens on YouTube or Tiktok so much? Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate t...
2024-01-0525 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnREPLAY: A Deep Dive Into The Hell Of Warren Buffett with Drew GregoryOriginal Airdate: July 11, 2023Gabe has done wayyyy too much research into Warren Buffett, who is actually a horrible, controlling person. Who does he align himself with? What is his folksy facade? Gabe fascinates writer Drew Gregory with stories about Buffett's insane diet, his big culty Capitalist Woodstock, and how he's an absolute asshole to his family. (SCANDAL!) How did he make his money and why is his "charity" minded bullshit just evil? It's Buffett-mania!This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa...
2024-01-021h 01A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Husband Secretly Destroys Wife's FinancesGabe gets some very specific film recommendations and wonders who to have on to discuss them. Taran sends in a podcast episode for Gabe to listen to and Gabe is CHANGED. A wild story. What is it about ego and pride that makes us do so many irrational things with regard to money? Tori expands on frugality by sharing their experiences with volunteering and James asks about worker-owned coops. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/
2023-12-1516 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: A Major Depressive EpisodeWelcome to our new patrons!! Please join the Patreon! I love the Discord. A few posters help each other out with advice. People loved our Frugal Friends episode and were inspired by our Changing Careers episode. Gabe shares their experience with negative thoughts and depression. Lex wonders why we don't support each other enough. Does anyone have a job opening in the funeral industry? Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has b...
2023-12-0820 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: "Girl" In The Gender Neutral SenseA New Zealand listener recommends a "stodgy" podcast and asks how the 1980s factors into current investing trends. How bad does the housing crisis have to get before systems are repaired? People have thoughts on the ADHD and autism episodes, we learn about land trusts, and Gabe shares more about his own money situation as the SAG and WGA strikes end. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted B...
2023-12-0118 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMaking "Mistakes" and Getting Scammed with Budgetnista Tiffany AlicheGabe and Tiffany share what it's like to climb back out from a mountain of financial mistakes. It turns out we are all human and life is not linear. And Tiffany's own story of being scammed and getting justice. Plus, outsmart debt collectors.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/Tiffany's book site: MadeWholeWorkbook.comVisit Tiffany's site: budgetnista.com This has been a Noted Bisexual an...
2023-11-2850 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnGabe Is Making His First Movie!https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/Gabe shares more information about fundraising for his debut feature film, what it costs to make a movie, and how you can help. He's joined by the film's producer Melisa D. Monts and their cinematographer Gabriel Carnick. The film, "You and I, You and Me," is a trans4trans love story about musicians falling in love while writing music. If you want to help get this movie made, click the link below!Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn
2023-11-2148 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Money Is Just A Trade TokenPlease join the Patreon! KT tells us why they did. Gabe reads a moving email from someone who went through a gay divorce. Then, a listener writes in about whether or not money is real and another about Canadian loan repayment plans. Kaila repays their debt. Kent shares their experience of keeping their finances separate even from their long-time partner. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie:: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual a...
2023-11-1716 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Suze Orman Sent Me A Picture Of A FishGabe shares some nice messages. Then, he explains what's happening with his health insurance now that the WGA strike is over. Caro writes in with TONS of great advice for getting divorced that Gabe wishes he knew a year ago. A voice memo from Daisy introduces Gabe to a new mortal enemy. Max follows up on teaching money to his autistic son. Plus, follow @bwmpod on Insta!! Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has b...
2023-11-1019 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnAnxiety, Unplanned Pregnancy, and Life Goals with Alyssa DaviesMixed Up Money's Alyssa Davies joins the podcast to talk about functioning around finances with anxiety, Gabe and Alyssa's own journeys identifying and singling out the cause of their feelings, getting certified to heal the trauma of money, and how to build the muscle of letting people know the truth about your finances. Plus, what happened when Alyssa got unexpectedly pregnant just when she'd gotten her shit together? Life throws you for loops, baby!Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnThis has been a Noted Bisexual and...
2023-11-0736 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: A Famous Writer Writes In To The ShowPlease become a patron! We need 50 more members to pay our producers from it. There's some lovely reviews from Claire, Shelby and Dylan, whose pronouns have changed since listening to Bad With Money. A famous writer likes the show! More WILD stories of promotions without pay raises! Then, making your job your identity, a voice memo about stories where people didn't protect themselves from financial abuse, and how you can donate to Melisa's and my indie feature film! Gabe November 15th Webinar Registration page:https://gabedunn--dahliawealth.thrivecart.com/usd-checkout-gabe-dunn/65404aa0402a3/...
2023-11-0321 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMoney For Everyone with Anjali PradhanDahlia Wealth’s Anjali Pradhan joins the pod to talk about her program making investing easier for women and other marginalized groups. Plus, find out how you can join Anjali and Gabe for a free webinar.Gabe November 15th Webinar Registration page:https://gabedunn--dahliawealth.thrivecart.com/usd-checkout-gabe-dunn/65404aa0402a3/My Investing Personality Quiz:https://www.dahliawealth.com/investing-personality-may23Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Pr...
2023-10-3142 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Gabe's Plasma Donation SagaPlease subscribe to our Patreon so Gabe can pay our producer and keep the show going! A listener writes in to respond to a listener who wants to become a pet behaviorist with tales of their own cat's progress. More INSANE stories of people getting promotions with no raise. Axe throwing! Then, Gabe shares their story about signing up to donate plasma to make some extra cash. Does anyone have other ideas?Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint...
2023-10-2723 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Having You All On As GuestsGabe talks lawyers, repair cafes, having listeners on as guests, and your suggestions for being guests on the show. Then, our audience has some thoughts and advice on what Gabe should do with their current situation.Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensOur Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight and use my code badmoney for a...
2023-10-1317 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Response To "The Truth About My Finances"Listeners have such lovely replies to Gabe's vulnerable "The Truth About My Finances" episode. Boring Stephanie sweetly pitches the Patreon. A listener thanks Gabe for pushing them to have paperwork in place when they buy a home with their partner. Then, people share their break up stories with a financial lens. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco Llorens
2023-10-0620 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Fake Taylor Swift Tickets, Autism Money Experiences, and AI PropagandaWhy do you love me? There's love for Canada, information on the usefulness of business cards, and a listener shares their financial trauma. How would money advice be best handled when trying to teach an autistic kid? Gabe shares his own experiences. Then, a Warren Buffett tattoo changes Gabe's life. The news segment includes the scams of the summer - Taylor Swift tickets and college apartment rentals. AI propaganda is becoming widespread. Gender reveal parties continue to kill. This week's a fun one!Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn
2023-09-2923 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnAll About Canada with Jessica MoorhouseThank you for all the suggestions from you all about Canadians to have on the show! Canadian money influencer Jessica Moorhouse joins Gabe to talk about the differences between Canadian and US money attitudes and strategies, holistic approaches to starting your financial journey from the very beginning, and the less than ideal Canadian housing crisis (bursting the bubble of "Canada is just better!"). Plus, student loan forgiveness and healthcare! Plus, who are the celebrities in Canada? What are the famous songs? What's it all aboot?Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn...
2023-09-2647 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Ruby Franke, Late Stage Capitalism, and Promotions With No Raisetw: child abuseTake your lunch break, bro! Move to France! Give employees a raise when you give them a "promotion." A gerontologist has information about elder care and money. What is late stage capitalism? Gabe has a good example about an "excess of wine" that needs to be dumped. Then, a mommy vlogger Ruby Franke gets arrested for child abuse and what that means for the monetizing of the children of family influencers. Get Tickets to Our Live Show: https://tinyurl.com/Bad-With-Money-Live
2023-09-2231 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Fyre Fest, Scooter Braun and Addressing The AdsAre you ready for a Bad With Money live show? It's coming 9/26! Mark your cals. First, Gabe gets some good information about Canada and the housing crisis. Then, discussing news stories is back and we're getting into Fyre Fest 2 and Scooter Braun. Listener Mary Ann calls in to talk about Warren Buffett and it is very... soothing.Get Tickets to Our Live Show: https://tinyurl.com/Bad-With-Money-LiveJoin My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint P...
2023-09-1522 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnThe Truth About My Finances (What I've Been Hiding)I wish this was clickbait but it isn't. Gabe hasn't been honest about their finances, but it's time to use his voice.This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensOur Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight and use my code badmoney for a great deal: https://greenlight.com/* Check out Indeed and use my code BADWITHMONEY for a great deal: https://www.indeed.com/ * Check out Monarch...
2023-09-1114 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnWhat The Heck Is Going On In The UK? with Mr. Money JarTimi Merriman-Johnson aka Mr. Money Jar joins Gabe to talk about finances in the UK, how important it is to have good math teachers, and an explanation of the UK stock market. Gabe gets a full "basic" education about the details of money in the UK. What are the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange, and what are the effects of inflation, war, and BREXIT in Europe? And finally, Love Island and the monarchy. This is such a smart, in depth interview! Get into it, bruv!This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MP...
2023-09-0552 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Build Your Rep and Make It A Good OneA listener writes in to lament networking and nepotism. A small business owner makes adorable plushies for people with top surgery. Gabe is shaken to their core by horrible information about long-term care insurance.This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-09-0117 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Burst Those Romantic BubblesA Sikh listener shares how she hopes our episode with Money with Katie burst some romantic bubbles and helped people see they need to protect themselves when sharing property with a partner. Gabe shares a bit more about their own financial situation. A reply to Shark Tank's juiciest scandals boggles the mind. Salary transparency is encouraged on the Discord. Then, a bunch of Canadian money experts that Gabe is going to have on the show.This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. Monts...
2023-08-2516 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Life Keeps Coming and It Just Keeps ComingGabe shares for the first time about the hard financial issues they're going through after their break up. How can we protect ourselves? The Money with Katie episode touched a lot of people. None of us are failures and it's gonna be okay.This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-08-1813 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnThe Cult of Never Enough with Manisha ThakorMoneyZen author Manisha Thakor joins Gabe to talk about workaholism, the cult of never enough, the busy badge and achieving less. It's a very comforting conversation with lots of great tips and advice! Enjoy!This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-08-1547 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: The Cult of Home Ownership aka RegretsLogan shares their numbers for shares of Berkshire Hathaway. (Pun intended.) A college student, who paid off their loan debt, writes about Warren Buffett using their school's endowment as a fun investing game. Plus, renting v buying and appreciation of Gabe's vulnerability about their break up in the episode with Money with Katie. This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPri...
2023-08-1114 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn"Shark Tank's" JUICIEST ScandalsGabe's boyfriend Alix does his second podcast appearance EVER to help Gabe go over the juiciest controversies to hit the American business reality show Shark Tank. Alix, a former accountant and current software engineer, brings his acumen and his wonder to this Breakdown and Takedown. Mr. Wonderful's wife's deadly boat accident. Mark Cuban, 9/11 conspiracies, and NBA fines. Why isn't Barbara a lesbian? And finally, Daymond's MASSIVE recent Al "Bubba" Baker BBQ legal troubles. This one is JUICY.This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. Monts
2023-08-0849 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: You Can't Immigrate With An Autism DiagnosisA listener writes in breaking down their destination wedding and giving tips on what budget and credit cards they used to cover the costs. How do we feel about destination weddings in general?? Plus, Gabe is looking for a Canadian money expert to come on the show after a listener recommends a book by Noah Booth. A trans guy writes in about the episode on childfree wealth after a co-worker badgers them about why they don't have kids. International applicants can't get money for job interviews! Gasp! Plus, immigrating with ADHD and autism diagnoses. Leave us a voice memo!!
2023-08-0416 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Finally A Succinct Explanation of Stocks and BondsGabe's dog is here! Our Blank Check episode makes waves. Freelancers loved the Tori Dunlap episode, and a listener writes in about how an episode helped her see her son's bodily autonomy and her move to Spain. A teacher explains how they were hired, what their job is REALLY like, and their true salary. The difference between stock and bonds. FINALLY.This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco Llorens
2023-07-2821 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnThis Episode Has Everything! with Money with KatieOh boy. This might be one of the best and most expansive episodes we've ever done. For the first time ever, Gabe discusses their recent personal finance struggles with the wonderful, empathetic and brilliant Katie Gatti Tassin of "Money With Katie." Things have not been good!!!This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...
2023-07-2552 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Warren Buffett Employee Writes In To SPILL THE TEAAn incredible Berkshire Hathaway employee writes in to spill the JUICIEST TEA about working for Warren Buffett. Others have mixed opinions on our Buffett ep, and Gabe provides more information about him being the devil. Then, Emily worries about the cast of "Blank Check" after how messed up that movie was. Next, a scam about selling a mirror and a painting that involves a fake check. A listener wants to know what work Gabe does himself and what they delegate out to other people in the wake of our Tori Dunlap episode. Ivy emails her experience with paid interviews o...
2023-07-2119 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnChoosing Childfree Wealth with Bri ConnTrad wives! Using kids as props! Long-term care! Childfree Wealth's Bri Conn joins the podcast to talk about how financial advice changes when you choose not to or can't have children. Why do people have such a negative reaction? What does it mean for LGBTQ couples specifically? What does it mean to "die with dignity" and get to zero. And Gabe shares their experiences with shifting from maybe wanting to have kids, to deciding not to.Website: www.childfreewealth.comPhone: 662.222.1227Contact Page: https://childfreewealth.com/schedule-meeting This has...
2023-07-1842 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: My Husband Makes Me Wait To ListenGabe is NOT tired of talking about assignments in competency-based hiring. Keep 'em coming. A recommendation comes in for a podcast about the trillion dollar coin and how it would never happen. A couple listens to the show together. How cute! A couple more amazing ideas for guests including someone from the Chumash people. Another listener sends a long, very useful email about getting their tubes removed so that people can know EXACTLY what to expect if you want a hysterectomy. Links talked about: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381444600/marketplace...
2023-07-1414 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnA Deep Dive Into The Hell Of Warren Buffett with Drew GregoryGabe has done wayyyy too much research into Warren Buffett, who is actually a horrible, controlling person. Who does he align himself with? What is his folksy facade? Gabe fascinates writer Drew Gregory with stories about Buffett's insane diet, his big culty Capitalist Woodstock, and how he's an absolute asshole to his family. (SCANDAL!) How did he make his money and why is his "charity" minded bullshit just evil? It's Buffett-mania!This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane Kang
2023-07-111h 01A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Why Don't We Print More Money?A high income listener writes in to share information about stock options and being an accredited investor. Another explains Modern Monetary Theory and recommends some books about debt and "why we don't print more money." Then, Yajira shares what she and her husband make a year and insight into what high earners might learn from listening to Bad With Money. Why doesn't Gabe read reviews of their book? Pilcrow wonders how they can ever invest ethically and what does buying stock in a company really mean? Gabe is planning to do an HR episode with an expert and a Gen...
2023-07-0716 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: How Many Ping Pong Balls Fit Into A 747?Gabe reads some incisive listener feedback about the recent episode about quitting with author Julia Keller. A software engineer writes in about silly questions Google used to ask to see what potential employees' thought processes would be. A defense of wacky interview questions! Brittany calls in to talk about hiring in education where prospective teachers teach a lesson as part of their interview process. Gabe gives their opinion on working multiple jobs while on the clock. And finally, Gabe asks listeners for any tips on opening a small online shop! (Merch forthcoming!)This has b...
2023-06-3017 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnFake Assistants, Choosing Your Hard, and Other Business Secrets With Tori DunlapFinancial Feminist's Tori Dunlap, formerly of our Dave Ramsey episode, returns for a more formal interview about how she built her business, the imperfect art of hiring and firing, if she actually posts on her own Instagram (!!), fun with taxes, and figuring out if Gabe needs to hire a marketing assistant. Choose your hard!This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2023-06-2751 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Paying Job Interview Candidates For Their Time??We keep on hearing from software engineers about hiring practices in tech! Gabe gives his thoughts on a Toronto organization named FoodShare Toronto who has started paying interviewees for their time during job interviews. Elijah calls in with a question about why their healthcare plan wouldn't be available for use at a hospital urgent care. A listener writes in worried because they are still broke even though they make more money than they ever have. Should we do a whole episode on living paycheck to paycheck? Then, more detailed information about the loophole of the trillion dollar coin and...
2023-06-2317 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnBreakdowns and Takedowns: 90s Kids Movie "Blank Check" with Carly UsdinIs Blank Check a transmasc allegory root?? Filmmaker and one of Gabe's besties Carly Usdin joins to discuss the 90s aspirational children's comedy Blank Check, where a 12 year old boy steals 1 million dollars and goes nuts with toys and ice cream. And also has an adult female love interest. This movie is very, very bad and very, very nostalgic. Carly and Gabe talk about capitalism in 90s movies, the connection between masculinity and money, and how we portray "business" to young kids. What toxic messages did we take in about manhood and money as children?
2023-06-201h 09A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMoney Magic with Witch Sarah Faith GottesdienerWe get deeply magical this week as we lean into the feelings part of the podcast with Moon Studio's Sarah Faith Gottesdiener. Money is ancestral, symbolic, deeply intimate and has a huge impact on our nervous systems, especially for listeners of this show who are introverts, neurodivergent, or sensitive to conflict. Gabe is excited to get spiritual about finances! What is future-casting? What's the difference between witchcraft, manifestation, and the toxic "wellness industry" mindset? Do we have to believe in angel numbers and signs? What is "enoughness" and how do we achieve it??This has be...
2023-06-1337 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Daymond John And Dave Ramsey Recently EXPOSEDAn autistic listener writes in with a sexual story unrelated to money. (Skip to 3:09 if you want to opt out.) Then, Gabe shares their own autism journey and how weird it's been to share. A fast fashion author quotes Gabe's book Bad With Money in their own book. Julia writes in to talk about how they needed to write an essay in order to be promoted as a software engineer, and how burnt out that made them. Another listener writes in to explain what happened to them when they just stopped paying their credit card debt, and how they...
2023-06-0919 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnQuitting Is Good, Actually with researcher Julia KellerAuthor of "Quitting" Julia Keller joins the podcast to talk about how quitting is good actually, the toxic myth of perseverance, capitalist striving, and grit, and the difference between quitting for a dream and quitting just to vibe. Plus, impulsivity and regret, rethinking living paycheck to paycheck, and ending the judgement around just freaking quitting everything. Set yourself free!A note: At the end of the interview, Gabe and Julia discuss some accidental transphobia that happens in the book and it has a positive outcome. Take care while listening!Th...
2023-06-0654 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: There's A Trillion Dollar Coin?!Another German listener writes in about all the weird take home assignments and challenges she's had to do to get a job. Plus, what the heck is an "Experience Day?" Keo calls in to respond to Frank, who wrote in about getting recommended this podcast on a date. And there's a twist!!! Jamie is a hiring manager and has a different view on using tests to hire. Lavinia walks us through her very looooong job interview process as a software engineer. Gabe wants to talk about the trillion dollar coin, which is a real thing that he has become o...
2023-06-0217 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnBreakdowns and Takedowns: Dog Day Afternoon with Jaclyn Mooretw: transphobia, intimate-partner violence, suicideIsn't it romantic when a man robs a bank to pay for his lover's sex change operation? Trans healthcare is too expensive! Welcome to another "bank robbing movie" episode because Gabe wants to talk about heist films whether you like it or not! This week, Gabe is joined by trans showrunner and writer Jaclyn Moore to discuss 1972's trans and queer iconic film Dog Day Afternoon starring short king Al Pacino. Plus, we also dig into the 2013 documentary about the real life man behind the robbery "The Dog" which is...
2023-05-161h 18A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: "Polyworking" Is The New "Quiet Quitting"A listener DMs asking who to talk to about their 401K. A new article laments the new generation's "polyworking," which is just another way to blame Gen Z for terrible working conditions and low wages. Gabe reads an extremely detailed and exciting hateful review that in the end, has one big complaint. Then, breaking down the updates and costs Gabe incurred while changing his name and gender marker in Los Angeles. What is the REAL ID and is it a scam? Plus, who has made the changes easy or who, weirdly, has created problems for Gabe.
2023-05-1216 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnBreakdowns and Takedowns: Jim Cramer's "Stay Mad For Life" with Kara PerezAIRHORN NOISE! Bravely Go's Kara Perez joins Gabe on the podcast to talk about the loud and ubiquitous TV stock market guru Jim Cramer, he of sound effects and funny hats. What's his tragic backstory? What's his actual money philosophy when you take away the bells and whistles? What have been his biggest money pop culture moments? Was this book actually sort of... okay?? (Maybe?) Also, come for the rollercoaster of amorality, stay for the kidnapping saga!This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. Monts
2023-05-091h 23A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: I Doubt You're A Financial DimwitEmilia wants to know where you even go to invest and who should do it. And Gabe has some answers! Fees! A listener recommends Gabe read Tony Robbins. Cooper finally eats some salmon. You all miss my conspiracy corner. And finally, some nice Apple reviews. This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-05-0515 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn(Gay) Divorce with Attorney Alana ChazanBig-time LGBTQ divorce attorney Alana Chazan (who was almost Gabe's lawyer for their break up and property dissolution) joins the podcast to talk about the protections, options, and laws around queer divorce and the complications of child custody. Take a journey through these fascinating legal twists and turns and wild laws you've never heard of that you need to know to protect yourself and your money! Alimony! Palimony! Prenups! Lesbian and sperm donor drama. And what counts as a red flag legally pre-marriage! (Plus a little Torrey Peters discussion for the trans lit fans out there.)
2023-05-0246 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: My First Date Recommended This PodcastFirst, Frank writes in to tell a tale of a date that ended poorly but did result in him finding this podcast. (There's a twist.) Then, Gabe shares more trans name change news and tips. And listeners write in about taxes, a lost BWM episode, and tipping vs. the sub minimum wage.Buy tickets for the live Just Between Us Show Replay:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jbu-goes-live-and-gets-high-tickets-602776289107This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane Kang...
2023-04-2815 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Job Interviews with Take Home Assignments?!A cis man writes in questioning how difficult it is to change your name as a trans person because he had an easy time when he took his wife's last name 20 years ago. Discord listeners and Gabe explain the differences. Should this listener pay off their debts even though it's not high interest and they'd rather pay for fun experiences with their husband? Gabe shares their own experiences. If Gabe had rich parents, they think they'd do nothing all day. Anonymous exposes how "assignments" and "take home" work is a scam part of job interviews. Stephanie Lee has tax a...
2023-04-2116 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnDebt: The Boring Episode Part 2 with Stephanie LeeStep 1: Cry! Step 2: Get Out of Debt! Welcome back to another "boring" episode with our favorite guest Stephanie Lee of Frequently Taxed Questions where we discuss debt and all the ways it's affected Gabe's life, even now. Should you consolidate? How do you start paying off massive debt? What are tradelines? What happens to you if you just don't pay? Stephanie gives gentle and really helpful advice to Gabe and everyone else going through big life changes with huge financial implications. It's not really a boring episode. It's just very honest and useful!Buy tic...
2023-04-1842 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnMailbag: Gabe's New Name, The Theme Song, and No More Co-Host!Gabe is not dating the person they were dating before, and they changed their name! (And the theme song a little.) Plus, if you want to watch this mailbag, you can at Patreon.com/GabeSDunn. This week, a member of the cooperative and bookstore Blue Stocking writes in about the problems with differentiating employee and employer. Everyone loves tax-advantaged accounts. Stephanie Lee started her own newsletter because her episode of BWM did so well. Sew_Nerdy breaks down ALL their costs for their chronic illness in a long and detailed email. Buy tickets for the live Just Be...
2023-04-1416 minA Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnBreakdowns and Takedowns: Shark Tank's Daymond John, FUBU, and The Power of Broke w/ Marcus GarrettThe show is back and in a shocking turn of events, Gabe actually enjoys a personal finance book written by a rich person! Gabe and author Marcus Garrett of Life After Debt dive into Daymond John, one of the sharks on Shark Tank and the co-founder of the Black-owned clothing brand FUBU. Daymond's refreshing yet frustrating 2016 book "The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage" shares some WILD stories with both empathy and realism. Unfortunately, it all goes downhill right before the landing... Still, this episode ha...
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