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And Another Thing with Dave#442 Gender part 5 of 6And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave SmithHost: David Smith Guest: Spirited JourneyIn this engaging episode, David Smith and Spirited Journey explore critical questions around ideological biases within social psychology, parental rights, and the sensitive topic of gender identity in youth. They unpack a recent study investigating political leanings and perceived hostility within social personality psychology, shedding light on how these biases might influence research and social narratives.The conversation then turns to the complex and often controversial issue of schools managing gender identity matters without parental involvement...2025-07-2233 min

Soft Skills EngineeringEpisode 469: Passed over for lead role and perhaps I'm the jerkIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I’m a long time listener to the podcast. Thanks for reading and answering my question! I have over 20+ yrs experience as a manual QA and 6+ yrs experience as a SDET. I’m in a new role as a hybrid manual QA / SDET for a company that hasn’t had QA for a few years. After a couple of months a new hire was added to support a new project in non-development or QA tasks. While waiting for the launch of the new project, senior leadership decide...2025-07-1435 min

And Another Thing with Dave#439 Gender, Bathrooms & Critical Thinking part 2 of 6And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave SmithEpisode Summary: Part 2 of 6 with Spirited JourneyIn this thought-provoking episode of And Another Thing With Dave, Dave and his guest tackle some of the most sensitive and timely cultural issues of our day — gender identity, pronoun policies, public bathrooms, and the growing reach of DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) programs.From the Olympic Games to California classrooms, the conversation explores how evolving gender norms and institutional mandates affect real people in everyday settings. With empathy, humor, and critical thinking, Dave and his guest share personal ex...2025-07-0133 min

Soft Skills EngineeringEpisode 464: Rehiring an overpaid boomerang and AI has taken over my teammate's brainIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Mr A. N. Onymous says, Hi Dave and Jamison, Long time listened, second time caller! I wrote a little while back with a common new-manager question about how to handle one of my reports who was at the lower end performance wise, but at the top end on the pay scale. I’d been trying to manage it by getting raises for the rest of the team in order to balance things out a bit (and make the rest of the team happy). I di...2025-06-0949 min

Soft Skills EngineeringEpisode 463: CTO w/ weak resume and I tried management and it was TERRIBLEIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Albert Nonymous asks, I am the CTO at a small (5 engineers) tech start-up with non-technical founders. I was their first full-time employee and as such have been able to fully form this company the way I want. I’ve worked here for 9 years now and own 10% of the company. I enjoy the tech and the job itself. The pay is ok, not crazy Silicon Valley numbers but pretty good for a country with free health care. However, I started here while still in university. Th...2025-06-0227 min

Soft Skills EngineeringEpisode 456: Will I look bad on the job market if I'm a crypto developer and struggling to go from management back to dev workIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey, I am a web developer getting bored of the regular development work. I am interested in finance and the monetary system and due to the overlap of finance and engineering I feel down the Bitcoin rabbit hole and even spiked interest in crypto like Solana and Sui. I am pretty sure most of crypto is a FUD, delulu or straight up scam, yet the technology looks appealing and interesting to learn. So that said, I am still really interested in learning more about crypto and dabbling in...2025-04-1431 min

Secular Dharma Foundation PodcastLecture and Dialog Series: Stephen Batchelor Two questions are explored in dialog between Dave Smith and Stephen Batchelor 1. What is a secular approach to the dharma?2. How can this approach alter, enhance, or challenge our practice in a meaningful way?These monthly events will explore a range of topics that are both rooted in early Buddhist thought and are relevant to the challenges and issues that we face in our current lived experience.The format will not follow a traditional Dharma talk, but will take place in a dialogue format that is intended to raise mo...2025-01-2759 min

Soft Skills EngineeringEpisode 441: Will working in healthcare hurt my reputation and precious wisdomIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I’m currently in the interviewing pipeline for an engineering position at a fairly large healthcare company. In light of the recent events surrounding UnitedHealthcare, there’s been renewed criticism towards the insurance industry as whole. I was interested in this position and the work culture seems good, but now I’m having second thoughts. If I were to accept an offer from this company, could it somehow negatively affect my career or reputation? I feel like I’m worrying over nothing, but let me know your thoughts. Also, hy...2024-12-3022 min

And Another Thing with Dave#416 Uncovering Political Corruption: Biden, Pelosi, and America’s Healthcare DebateAnd Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In This Episode: In this thought-provoking episode of And Another Thing With Dave, host Dave and guest host Boston Nick Barry engage in a dynamic discussion on political corruption, media narratives, and systemic issues in American politics. The conversation begins with a deep dive into evaluating President Biden’s financial activities, highlighting his use of shell companies and raising questions about political transparency. The hosts contrast these findings with broader critiques of both major political parties and their perceived betrayals of the working class, particularly under pa...2024-11-1931 min

And Another Thing with Dave#392 Examining Kennedy's Platform part twoAnd Another Thing With Dave By Dave Smith No copyright violation. I am using video clips under the FAIR USE clause for educational purposes. The purpose of this video is to educate the US public about Kennedy's platform and what he will do if he becomes president. www.kennedy24.com 2024-06-1341 min

The Palisade Podcast#30 - Dave SmithDave Smith is the Owner of Pali Tours and Palisade Picnic. He joins the podcast to dish on his background in the ski industry, the tail end of the true ski bum days in Aspen, following in his Dad's footsteps, moving to Palisade to work at Powderhorn, what it's like to groom trails at night, what happened with the broken lift at Powderhorn, night skiing at Powderhorn, his unique Pali Tours vehicle, tour options in Palisade, Palisade as a town of secrets, how Pali Tours built a reciprocal relationship with wineries, the operations and business model behind Pali Tours...2024-04-281h 34

And Another Thing with Dave#374 Down the Rabbit Hole with Dub 5 of 5Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts embark on a philosophical journey exploring the concept of free will and the recent scientific studies challenging its validity. The hosts delve into the complexities of decision-making, pondering the idea of simultaneously choosing multiple paths at a metaphorical fork in the road. The conversation unfolds into a discussion about the limitations of binary thinking and the beauty of suspending conventional perspectives. Personal experiences, including a mysterious journey, are shared, emphasizing the enigmatic nature of...2024-01-2020 min

And Another Thing with Dave#370 Down the Rabbit Hole with Dub 1 of 5Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this episode, the hosts embark on a philosophical journey exploring the concept of free will and the recent scientific studies challenging its validity. The hosts delve into the complexities of decision-making, pondering the idea of simultaneously choosing multiple paths at a metaphorical fork in the road. The conversation unfolds into a discussion about the limitations of binary thinking and the beauty of suspending conventional perspectives. Personal experiences, including a mysterious journey, are shared, emphasizing the enigmatic nature of existence and...2024-01-1632 min

And Another Thing with Dave#363 Interview With A Founder of Anonymous Part 4 of 6And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this episode, part 4 of 6 in a 3 hour conversation with one of the founders of Anonymous. We cover a lot of ground. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS --------- (0:00:03) - Considering a Career in the NYPD I declined NYPD fast track, saw darker side of policing with cousin's detective group, breaking law to keep streets safe. (0:05:00) - Corruption Within the NYPD Growing up in an NYPD family, I witnessed corruption, long shifts, and lower-level criminals taking advantage of vulnerable people. (0:11:03) - Privacy and Surveillance on the Internet Internet privacy, security...2024-01-0439 min

And Another Thing with Dave#340 Electric Cars and Tesla Phone part 7 of 8 And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this episode, part 7 in an 8 part series with Courtney, Lets Just Think, Uncle Leo, and RJ Strange, from the Stereo app. Summary: The podcast discusses the concern about the battery replacement cost in electric cars, particularly in expensive models like Tesla. It highlights the uncertainty regarding the lifespan of electric car batteries and mentions the expectation that people who can afford luxury cars may opt for a new car instead of replacing the battery after several years.2023-09-0723 min

And Another Thing with Dave#335 Suspicious Disasters part 2 of 8And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this episode, part 2 in an 8 part series with Courtney, Lets Just Think, Uncle Leo, and RJ Strange, from the Stereo app. Have you guys heard about the nuclear leak in Tennessee? It happened four months ago, but the company just recently admitted to it. They leaked millions of gallons of heavy water, which is water used in a nuclear reactor. And it happened in Tennessee. The company didn't admit to it until four months later, and when questioned, they claimed...2023-08-1632 min

And Another Thing with Dave#334 BRICS and End of The Petro Dollar part 1 of 8And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this episode, part 1 in an 8 part series with Courtney, Lets Just Think, Uncle Leo, and RJ Strange, from the Stereo app. Is the petrodollar essentially dead? Have you heard of it? If not, let me explain. After World War II, the world was coerced into purchasing oil and if you wanted to buy oil from Saudi Arabia, you had to use dollars. This meant converting your currency to dollars in order to make the purchase, which has been supporting the dollar since the...2023-08-0927 min

And Another Thing with Dave#333 Part 8 of 8 Manufactured Product ShortageAnd Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this episode, part 8 of 8 in a series with Paul Rhodes from the Stereo app. Supply Chain product shortage food shortage I saw a news expose on this. This woman was going through warehouses and she was saying exactly what Positive Energy just said, that there was plenty of product and she even went into these warehouses and showed palette after palette after palette. This was during the baby formula shortage. She showed a huge warehouse, y...2023-08-0231 min

And Another Thing with Dave#328 Part 3 of 8 Democratic Corruption and The Twitter FilesAnd Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this episode, 3 in an 8 part series. Summary: The speaker agrees with Paul's view on blockchain voting, stating that if banking can be done on a computer, voting should also be possible. They believe the reason it is not implemented is to prevent manipulation and corruption. Fact 1: The speaker agrees with Paul's opinion on blockchain voting. Fact 2: They believe that if banking can be done on a computer, voting should also be possible. Fact 3: The speaker thinks that the lack of implementation of...2023-06-2836 min

And Another Thing with Dave#326 Part 1 of 8 Democratic Corruption and The Twitter FilesAnd Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this episode, 1 in an 8 part series. The Twitter Files Chris Hedges 9?11 The Bilderberg Group Podesta Emails and more The conversation begins with a discussion about the Biden laptop and the leaks coming out about it on Twitter, with the journalist Matt Taibi. The speaker expresses that they could not care less about Biden's son's drug addiction, but if Biden was getting kickbacks, that is a different matter. The conversation then moves...2023-06-1431 min

And Another Thing with Dave#325 Wealth Distribution Disparity Full ShowAnd Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this episode, full 3 hr show on wealth distribution. We cover a lot of ground. The conversation began with a discussion of education reform, leading to the conclusion that free college should be the second half of the new deal. The speaker then discussed the attempted coup in the US government, citing General Smudley Butler's book War is a Racket. The speaker then provided evidence as to why free college is an economically beneficial plan, as it pays for itself. This is due to...2023-06-073h 09

And Another Thing with Dave#320 Wealth Distribution Disparity part 2 of 6And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this episode, part 2 of 6 in a conversation with Dave and Unapologetic Christian from the Stereo app. We discuss many topics, including why we The speaker then discussed how the stock market focuses on short term gains and ignores the need for long term restructuring, leading to a situation where capitalism is eating itself. He concluded by saying that the infrastructure is crumbling due to this focus on short-term profit. The conversation discussed how the failing US education system has led to poorer outcomes for the...2023-05-0231 min

Dave Smith DharmaDave & Stephen Batchelor: DiscussionThis is a discussion between Dave and Stephen Batchelor. The content revolves around a program developed by Stephen called Mindfulness Based Ethical Living (MBEL). Dave and Stephen will be teaching an 8-month program starting January 2024. To find out more details, you can join my email list here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/contact/If you would like to sign up for our 8-month program you can do so here: https://email.seculardharmafoundation.com/t/d-e-zuiklht-l-r/ 2023-04-2417 min

And Another Thing with Dave#318 Manufactured shortage part 7And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD The conversation is about the potential implications of 8 food factories burning down. They express that they don't need the factories since they have an unlimited supply of food. They then go on to discuss stem cell research and whether the cells are coming from aborted fetuses or umbilical cords. They also mention that embryonic or amniotic fluid may be used in the research and that it is a byproduct of a woman giving birth. Finally, they discuss the possibility of taking out someone's kidney without any authorization and...2023-04-1921 min

Soft Skills EngineeringEpisode 342: Losing my job to AI and bad review seasonIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hello Dave and Jamison, thanks for your great work. Your podcast has the bizarre magical property of making me look forward to long drives. Keep it up! I have been feeling anxiety over losing my job to AI, especially after the all the ChatGPT stuff from a few months back. I know that it definitely isn’t flawless but I know that this technology will just keep improving as time goes on. I am a software engineer with 2 years of experience. I can’t help...2023-02-0631 min

And Another Thing with Dave# 303 Interview with Author Fritznel Octave from Haiti FULL SHOWIn this episode: Journalist and author Fritznel Octave from Haiti. Fritznel is from Haiti but currently lives in the U.S.. As well as being a journalist in Haiti, he also ran a radio show discussing the issues facing Haiti. His new book is titled Haiti, Between Pestilence to Hope. I will provide a link to his book on Amazon below. We covered a lot of ground in our conversation. I hope you enjoy listening to the show as much as I enjoyed recording it. Link to Fritznels book Haiti Between Pestilence and Hope: The Pro...2023-01-171h 03

And Another Thing with Dave# 302 Interview with Author Fritznel Octave from Haiti Part 2 of 2In this episode: Journalist and author Fritznel Octave from Haiti. Fritznel is from Haiti but currently lives in the U.S.. As well as being a journalist in Haiti, he also ran a radio show discussing the issues facing Haiti. His new book is titled Haiti, Between Pestilence to Hope. I will provide a link to his book on Amazon below. We covered a lot of ground in our conversation. I hope you enjoy listening to the show as much as I enjoyed recording it. Link to Fritznels book Haiti Between Pestilence and Hope on Amazon below: ...2023-01-1034 min

And Another Thing with Dave# 301 Interview with Author Fritznel Octave from HaitiAnd Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith #AATWD In this episode: Journalist and author Fritznel Octave from Haiti. Fritznel is from Haiti but currently lives in the U.S.. As well as being a journalist in Haiti, he also ran a radio show discussing the issues facing Haiti. His new book is titled Haiti, Between Pestilence to Hope. I will provide a link to his book on Amazon below. We covered a lot of ground in our conversation. I hope you enjoy listening to the show as much as I enjoyed recording it. 2023-01-0330 min

Soft Skills EngineeringEpisode 319: Steve's babysitter and these uncertain timesIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: My company wants several complex applications rewritten. “Steve” wrote the original applications, and has been assigned to do the rewrite. There is very little documentation on the original applications, and the rewrite will take intimate understanding of the existing code and new requirements. Management assigned me to work with Steve. They warned me that since we have started working remotely after covid, Steve has been hard to get a hold of and not meeting deadlines. My job is to keep Steve on task. When I as...2022-08-2937 min

Dave Smith, Absurd Comedy#65 TRKQOC King Dave's Return part 3 of 3In this episode: From our live show on 3.19.22 Daves triumphant return from a long social media ban for utilizing his first amendment rights. We are joined by a series of guests. Cbird resets her shoulder live on the show. Not so much comedy as a group therapy session. This is a completely unscripted live improv show, so we never know what topics we will cover. We like to be there for each other if one of us is going through something. That is the beauty of a live show, ya never know quite what you're signing up f...2022-07-1933 min

Dave Smith, Absurd Comedy#64 TRKQOC King Dave's Return part 2 of 3In this episode: Daves triumphant return from a long social media ban for utilizing his first amendment rights. We are joined by a series of guests. Cbird resets her shoulder live on the show. Not so much comedy as a group therapy session. This is a completely unscripted live improv show, so we never know what topics we will cover. We like to be there for each other if one of us is going through something. That is the beauty of a live show, ya never know quite what you're signing up for. I hope you enjoy.2022-07-1831 min

Dave Smith, Absurd Comedy#63 TRKQOC King Dave's Return In this episode: Daves triumphant return from a long social media ban for utilizing his first amendment rights. We are joined by a series of guests. Cbird resets her shoulder live on the show. Not so much comedy as a group therapy session. This is a completely unscripted live improv show, so we never know what topics we will cover. We like to be there for each other if one of us is going through something. That is the beauty of a live show, ya never know quite what you're signing up for. I ho...2022-07-1731 min

Dave Smith, Absurd Comedy#62 TRKQOC Why So Serious FULL SHOWIn this episode: Benny Boom Boom (Boston Benny) is taking Greyhound across the country. Is Colorado ready for the beast outta Boston? Benny plans on doing an audio prank show on the bus. What could go wrong? Me and Cbird don't think he will make it to his destination. He will probably end up dead in a dumpster behind Chic Filet. Stay tuned to see if he makes it. Joe Biden wasn't supposed to be wearing a helmet when he rode that bicycle, one of his aids messed up. Someone got fired for that. One of his...2022-07-161h 54

Dave Smith, Absurd Comedy#61 TRKQOC Why So Serious part 4 of 4In this episode: One time in San Francisco ... I never knew what a bull penis looked like until I went shopping at a Russian grocery store. TRUE STORY. Why do they call them Rocky Mt oysters anyway? I guess that sounds a lot better than freshly lopped bull balls...LOL Benny Boob Boom puts in his will that he wants to be taxidermized if anything goes wrong on his cross country bus trip. Cbird says "I know a guy." She wants his taxidermized corpse in the corner as a conversation piece. Cbird coined a new t...2022-07-1523 min

Dave Smith, Absurd Comedy#60 TRKQOC Why So Serious part 3 of 4In this episode: Pastrami sandwich sacrilege. You do NOT heat the meat WITH the bread. Proper order of operations is essential. Heat the meat and cheese, toast the bread, then marry the two. SIMPLE. What could go wrong with the new concealed carry law in the US? I bet the murder rate will skyrocket this year. Now your average bar fight will be fatal with 25% of the people in the bar packin heat. Why do people riot after sporting events? Wouldn't it make a lot more sense if the losing teams fans rioted instead of the...2022-07-1431 min

Dave Smith, Absurd Comedy#58 TRKQOC Why So Serious part 1 of 4TRKQOC 6.25.22 Why So Serious part 1 of 4 In this episode: Will Cbird start her period at the water park? Benny Boom Boom (Boston Benny) is taking Greyhound across the country. Is Colorado ready for the beast outta Boston? Benny plans on doing an audio prank show on the bus. What could go wrong? Me and Cbird don't think he will make it to his destination. He will probably end up dead in a dumpster behind Chic Filet. Stay tuned to see if he makes it. Joe Biden wasn't supposed to be wearing a helmet...2022-07-1231 min

Dave Smith, Absurd Comedy#52 Are Creepy Clowns Sexy?In this episode: we are joined by Benny Boom Boom from Boston. Merch Store - Thats Absurd | Dv8 by Dave Smith (creator-spring.com) Scott is Angela's favorite, and she felt the need to me and Cbird that. San Francisco is turning into a poo covered slip - n - slide. Honeyanne busts out some amazing dark poetry. We discuss TikTok videos of a day at the shooting range gone wrong. Robo cop in San Francisco - San Francisco has a fleet of intimidating robots whose main purpose is to harass the homeless and get them...2022-07-0246 min

Dave Smith, Absurd Comedy#49 TRKQOS - Disneyland on acid, My Ukrainian BrideCbirds friend shit her pants at Disneyland on acid, talk about a bad trip. Winny The Poo, if he wasn’t wearing a shirt it wouldn’t be so weird. According to the interweb the best place to find a mail order bride is in a war-torn country.... go figure. One day I will come home from work and my Ukrainian bride will be doing laundry in the toilet. Maybe my new Ukrainian bride will tun our toilet into a Kool Aid dispenser. Merch Store - Thats Absurd | Dv8 by Dave Smith (creator-spring.com) TRKQOC 6.5.22 part 2 of...2022-06-291h 01

And Another Thing with Dave(Ep232) New Alliance Forming As An Old Currency Dies FULL EPISODEIn this Episode: Dave and Travis talk about how to deal with all of what happens in the world and how we need each other. “Thunder Monkey” and “And Another Thing with Dave” talk about: Russia, China, and India form an economic and military alliance. Saudi Arabia talks about the sale of Oil in the Yuan while Russia makes plans to make the Rubal the Gold Standard Currency. It's a heavy 1, 2, PUNCH to the Petro Dollar and the Global American Empire. All this and more! Brought to you straight from The Thunder Monkey and Another Thing with Dave! You...2022-05-161h 43

And Another Thing with Dave(Ep224) New Alliance Forming As An Old Currency Dies Part 3 of 3In this Episode: Dave and Travis talk about how to deal with all of what happens in the world and how we need each other. “Thunder Monkey” and “And Another Thing with Dave” talk about: Russia, China, and India form an economic and military alliance. Saudi Arabia talks about the sale of Oil in the Yuan while Russia makes plans to make the Rubal the Gold Standard Currency. It's a heavy 1, 2, PUNCH to the Petro Dollar and the Global American Empire. All this and more! Brought to you straight from The Thunder Monkey and Another Thing with Dave! Yo...2022-04-1743 min

And Another Thing with Dave(Ep223) New Alliance Forming As An Old Currency Dies Part 2 of 3In this Episode: Dave and Travis talk about how to deal with all of what happens in the world and how we need each other. “Thunder Monkey” and “And Another Thing with Dave” talk about: Russia, China, and India form an economic and military alliance. Saudi Arabia talks about the sale of Oil in the Yuan while Russia makes plans to make the Rubal the Gold Standard Currency. It's a heavy 1, 2, PUNCH to the Petro Dollar and the Global American Empire. All this and more! Brought to you straight from The Thunder Monkey and Another Thing with Dave! Yo...2022-04-1629 min

And Another Thing with Dave(Ep222) New Alliance Forming As An Old Currency Dies Part 1 of 3In this Episode: Dave and Travis talk about how to deal with all of what happens in the world and how we need each other. “Thunder Monkey” and “And Another Thing with Dave” talk about: Russia, China, and India form an economic and military alliance. Saudi Arabia talks about the sale of Oil in the Yuan while Russia makes plans to make the Rubal the Gold Standard Currency. It's a heavy 1, 2, PUNCH to the Petro Dollar and the Global American Empire. All this and more! Brought to you straight from The Thunder Monkey and Another Thing with Dave! Yo...2022-04-1629 min

The Will and Dave ShowFreedom - Are We Really Free? Part 1A comment on last week's show prompted this discussion. Are we really free and are the most commonly considered 'free' nations really free? We end up discussing whether people should be free to earn as much money as they want and if they should be able to keep it. We decided to split this conversation into 2 parts... See you next week!www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2022-03-201h 25

The Will and Dave ShowBern Bueckert vs Justin Trudeau - One Trucker's Story from Ottawa, CanadaTonight we talk to Bern Bueckert, one of the Canadians who drove his truck to Ottawa to take part in the Convoy looking for freedom from the mandates that his government has imposed on their country. As well, Mallory Smith joins us to talk about his role in supporting Bern.For more of his story, watch this interview as well... https://tinyurl.com/mv6xc9e4www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2022-03-141h 00

The Will and Dave ShowA World Gone MAD - What is Freedom Anymore?We are watching war in Ukraine, protests around the globe and truckers are still making the news in both the USA and Canada. How do we define the freedoms we hold true and how do we apply those freedoms to our society and culture?www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2022-02-2756 min

The Will and Dave ShowCanadian Truckers Unite - Will It Solve anything?Truckers from across Canada convoy to Ottawa to protest the mandates in Canada. We see things very differently and tackle this topic from two very different viewpoints. Come along for a conversation where we do not agree to disagree, but agree that it is OK to hold very different opinions regarding a controversial topic.www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshowMusic for the show today was created and provided :Trees on the Hill (ID 1390) by Lobo Loco & Country Road Driveby S...2022-02-2759 min

The Will and Dave ShowBill O'Reilly and Jon Stewart - Two Opinions, Civil DiscourseSeveral years ago, John Stewart went on the Bill O=Reilly Show and they talked about a great many things. We love how the bantering was pointed, yet never mean spirited. Let's learn from these two entertainers, and emulate the attitude of respect for each other.The full episode can be found HEREWilliam goes on a bit of a rant about a recent episode of Matt Walsh's podcast. Do you agree with his viewpoint? Listen to the full episode HERE and send us a line and let us know what you think....2022-02-201h 04

The Will and Dave ShowCanada In CrisisWe invite Jessica Davenport in to talk about her experience on the ground in Ottawa Canada during the trucker convoy/protest that has seen massive police intervention not seen in Canada since the G20 protests in 2010.The opening Song is by True Swans, and we thank them for allowing us to share their music on this episode. You can find more of their music HERE 2022-02-2057 min

The Will and Dave ShowSean Hannity - A Shining Example Of How NOT To converseNeed we say more? Sean Hannity might be a popular guy, but his conversational skills are severely lacking.www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2022-02-0144 min

The Will and Dave ShowBen Shapiro and Sam Harris... We Can Learn From These TwoWe examine a conversation between Ben Shapiro and Sam Harris, two people that could not be more different and yet, they have a civil conversation on a wide range of topics that they probably do not agree on at all. We can appreciate how they can hold very different values and beliefs and still carry on a civil conversationwww.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshowYou can watch the full interview HERE 2022-01-3046 min

The Will and Dave Show2022 Baby! New Look, New Sound and New IdeasTonight we will be finalizing some of the new elements of the show for 2022 and covering our first review of Van Jones. You may know him from his book, The Green Collar Economy or one of his many shows on CNN. Van has worked with both Republicans and Democrats to pass crime reform bills. Join us as we discuss clips of one of his shows as an example of what a healthy discourse can look like.You can find out more about him here... https://vanjones.net/www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshoww...2022-01-0937 min

The Will and Dave ShowMedia BiasWe discuss the affects of media bias and how it warps our opinions. From Harvey Milk to the Rittenhouse trial, media can and does direct our opinions as much as it can.www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2021-11-1457 min

The Will and Dave ShowIts been a Year!Tim VandenHeuvel joins us as we celebrate our first anniversary! We play clips from past episodes and reminisce about some of the stories we have covered. As well, both our sponsors, Susan from Stitched By Susan and the Measure Twice, Cut Once podcast and Mallory Smith, of Northern truss stop in live to say hello. Enjoy!www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2021-11-0748 min

The Will and Dave ShowPolitical Discourse with a side helping of CompassionWilliam's word of the day is "Compassion" and how we can all benefit by having a bit of compassion for those who may not agree with you. We talk about having compassion while looking at politicians(thats really hard!) as well as those we love.www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2021-10-3140 min

The Will and Dave ShowGun Control with Wayne GerberWe take a look at gun control with a friend of the show, Wayne Gerber. Wayne is a competitive shooter and is well acquainted with the Canadian gun laws and regulations. William has a hard time defending some of the left positions on gun control and registration laws and regulations, both ones that have passed already and some that are on the political table today. www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2021-10-311h 06

The Will and Dave ShowAre we Alt-Middle?Are we alt-middle or are we just a couple of wusses? We look at how giving up small freedoms can either make us safer or drain our liberties, depending on the point of view.www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2021-10-1735 min

The Will and Dave ShowCanadian Healthcare Professionals Under FireWill is on vacation this weekend so #1 fan Tim steps in as we interview Arissa and Candace, two healthcare professionals in BC Canada. They are part of a Facebook group spotlighting some of the pressures facing those on the front lines during this difficult time. Here are the doctors mentioned in this week's episode. Google them read about them and. then decide for yourself what you believe.Mark Trozzi Stephen Malthouse Patrick Phillipswww.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshowS...2021-09-191h 10

The Will and Dave ShowWhere are the the Nice Canadians,? Ask a health related question and the hockey sticks come out!Last week we talked with the founder of a group in BC Canada organized against the introduction of a "Vaccine Verification" system. This week we are joined by the funders of a similar group in Manitoba. It seems that everywhere we turn, more and more people from all walks of life are fighting this system of verifying whether or not the public has been vaccinated.Manitoba Business against the Health Pass Facebook Group - shorturl.at/hpHLT 2021-09-0835 min

The Will and Dave ShowBC's New New Health Order Unites Small Business In ProtestWe are talking with Sean Cahill, a Canadian business owner who started a Facebook group with concerns about the BC government and the new vaccination verification mandate. The group has exploded in growth, over 30,000 members in 24 hours and still growing. We look at what inspired Sean to start the group and what he hopes to achieve with it.As well, #1 fan, Tim VanDenHeuvel joins us to share his perspective as a small business owner in BC. Tim is mostly retired, but still has a valid perspective on this topic.2021-08-291h 14

The Will and Dave ShowCompanies Targeting Kids - US Jumps Ship in Afghanistan - Trudeau Election GambleDo companies like Epic Games target children in their marketing and do YouTube Stars like the Paul brothers play on the edge of what is legal marketing?We take a quick look at a topic that we have no skill in whatsoever, but will probably have an opinion about... the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.Justin Trudeau calls a snap election, banking on the fact that most Canadians are still limp and hang slightly to the left. We DEFINITELY have some opinions on this topic.www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter...2021-08-2248 min

The Will and Dave ShowOlympics and the 1% working a 32 hour work week.Dave is on vacation with "#1 Fan Tim" and we spend the evening talking the Olympics, working a 32 hour work week and can people become too rich. It is a fun episode when Tim is on and this one is no exception.2021-08-1553 min

The Will and Dave ShowChanging Gender at 4 Years Old & White House TikTok FailsScotland issues some guidance to it's educators with regards to children and gender and the White House teams up with a TikTok for some truly cringeworthy material. As well, we wrestle with the question of should we tax the rich more than we do and how much is too much.2021-08-151h 13

The Will and Dave ShowAre women worth as much as men? The USWNT thinks so. With special guest - Steve JuulWe welcome Steve Juul on the show to talk Women's soccer in the US and the recent ruling on the equal pay lawsuit filed again US Soccer. Steve is an armchair quarterback and sports enthusiast. He has 2 daughters who both played competitive soccer. We appreciate his measured and knowledgable view on this topic.Dave visits a Covid clinic and finds someone close to Tucker Carlson on Will's Punch-ability Scale! Enjoy!2021-07-1857 min

The Will and Dave ShowMike Rowe Speaks Truth & Canada Day Sparks ViolenceWhen is violence OK when protesting society's ills and when does racism and the conquering histories the western world was built on converge?Can William do a decent imitation of Tucker Carlson or will he just swear at him?Is Mike Rowe the new truth-speaker of our current time or just another man with a platform?Maybe if we ask questions like Tucker Carlson we can become the highest rated Podcast in the world?!Just kidding, we only want to be the second biggest!2021-07-111h 04

The Will and Dave ShowDirty Old Comedians get out of Jail and Who Decides What Comedy is Good Comedy?We cover a wide range of topics this week. From the fires in BC burning up the village of Lytton to the release of Bill Cosby from prison, this show has it all. And of course, the headline topic, cancel culture and comedy, was the one area where opinions probably differed the most, but once again, we were able to find some common ground to rally around. Pour yourself a coffee and enjoy this episode.2021-07-041h 04

The Will and Dave ShowCan we just cancel Matt Gaetz? We are done with this guy.Matt Gaetz gets 'Generalized' and we can't stop playing it! Can we agree that anyone who interrupts a General of the US Armed Forces should be automatically slapped into next week? The topic of Critical Race Theory is alive and well in the news so we tackle how we think about it and our middle class reaction to how the whole issue of racial divides us all.www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2021-06-2744 min

The Will and Dave ShowIt's Rock and Roll Baby!We are joined on the show this week by Britt and Tyler of the band Becoming Bristol. They are long time friends of the family and We have been trying to have them on the show for a while. Music is the canvas of their art and we discuss the importance of what art means to them and how it has evolved over time, from being a 'Christian' band to being a band that writes and performs songs that really matter to them.2021-06-1651 min

The Will and Dave ShowJune 5th Episode - Release the Kraken... I mean the PastorsAnother Pastor is released from an Alberta jail and William has a beef with all the complaining about Bill C-233, a recently defeated bill in the Canadian Parliament. We cover a broad range of topics tonight, not least of all how our show sponsor, Stitched By Susan, is the Bob Ross of quilting!2021-06-0658 min

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode 31, May 29 - Small Business during Covid with Mallory & Tim Part 2We invited Mallory Smith and Tim VandenHeuvel on the show to talk about how operating a small business has changed during Covid while William was on the road. We are inviting them back as we really felt there was more to this topic that warranted discussion. Mallory owns a truss factory in Fort St. John, BC and Tim and his family operate a small convenience store in Blind Bay, BC. www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2021-05-311h 19

And Another Thing with Dave(Ep74) Processed Food and Agricultural PracticesPart 4 of 5 My conversation with The Collective from The Stereo App. If you are not yet on Stereo, get the app free here and join the conversation. https:://stereo.com/andanotherthing We cover a lot of ground in this episode. In hind sight. 2020 was a hell of a year. It almost felt like 5 years rolled into one. We also discuss the possibility of a war with China. Due mostly to the amount of US debt that China holds. Great documentary The Coming War With China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuJAfdlnVQk We also discuss the state of soil health...2021-05-2218 min

The Will and Dave ShowSmall Business and the Pandemic. A conversation with 2 small business owners.William is on the road tonight, so we have invited Mallory and Tim in to fill in. You know you have hit the big time when it takes 2 people to fill in for you!Mallory and Tim are both small business owners and we will be talking about operating a small business during a global pandemic. This was a very real glimpse into how two completely different types of businesses have been impacted, not only by the pandemic, but also by the current supply chain interruptions that have directly affected their operations.2021-05-161h 15

Soft Skills EngineeringEpisode 259: Moving up to meetings and will remote work stay a thing?In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Questions This question came with a delightful ASCII-art diagram that I will now dictate as follows: “pipe space space space space” JK TLDR: I want to move up the ranks but I’m not sure what might await me… except meetings. What should I expect? And how do I get there? Too Small, Want MOAR! I work in a big enterprise as a Tech Lead in an ““agile team””. So day-to-day I focus on getting our team to build the current feature we’re meant to b...2021-05-1022 min

The Will and Dave ShowStealing From the Rich and the Georgia Voter LawsWe get down and dirty arguing about the new Georgia voter laws and discuss our opinions about higher taxes on the rich.2021-05-0258 min

The Will and Dave ShowScreaming Pastors and Canadian vs Free SpeechProbably one of our most combative shows to date, we go head to head about the screaming pastor from Calgary, AB, the pastor that was imprisoned in Edmonton AB and the Roll that the Canadian government has in the everyday lives there. We touch briefly on free speech and what that should look like for the everyday person. 2021-05-021h 10

The Will and Dave ShowGender VocabularyDave is on Holidays so Will takes on one of his beefs, the misuse of the terms gender and sex. 2021-04-1334 min

The Will and Dave ShowHas Tucker Carlson Lost His Marbles?We agree that neither of us like Tucker Carlson, kind of agree on what shouldn't be done, but really disagree on the reasons for not liking him. On the way we talk about how the rich should or should not pay more in taxes, and deciding that it should be a topic for another day.2021-04-041h 15

The Will and Dave ShowTrans-Rights and Bad ParentingA recent court case in BC Canada has our tinkers humming right along tonight. We will have to look hard for common ground on this topic tonight.2021-03-2858 min

The Will and Dave ShowMawwiage and Twoo Wuv - Making a great marriage work.We welcome Judy and Merriel Drake and Allison Antles on the show to talk about some of the things that can make a marriage work and even better... make it last. Judy and Merriel have been married for 60 years and will try to impart some of that wisdom to Allison, who has been married just over 1!2021-03-2451 min

The Will and Dave ShowDr Seuss isn't banned and and books aren't burning.... yetAre books being banned and is Dr Seuss really racist? These are just a couple of topics we cover this week. 2021-03-2157 min

The Will and Dave ShowMental Health in America with Ann DickoutAnn Dickout of Door of Hope Guidance joins us to talk about the effects of the pandemic on our mental health.Ann Dickout holds a Masters Degree in Counseling from the International College of Behavioral Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Counseling from Biblical Life College & Seminary. Ann is a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner certified by the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. She holds the Victim Advocate Designation from Florida’s Office of the Attorney General, as well as additional training in Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy. She brings over 35 years experience to the field of reha...2021-03-0958 min

The Will and Dave ShowMath is Racist - Part 2We are joined by Faith Gerber, a principal of a private school to talk about the noise around this "Math is Racist" nonsense going around. Faith brings her expertise and crucial viewpoint to the topic, leaving us much smarter than we were when the episode began.2021-03-0755 min

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode 17 - Math as "White Supremacy" from a different perspectiveWill and Dave are joined by Jaiyla Oliver for a frank discussion about an article that has been making rounds in social media. The story goes this way... Schools have been asked to have their teachers complete training promoting the concept that the way math is currently taught in schools supports white supremacy. Jaiyla is a sophomore in college, a woman of color and a bright person. All these qualities make her an ideal person us to bounce our opinions off of and see what we can learn. Come along for the ride! 2021-02-2257 min

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode 16 - Stonks and the Giant Peach - Feb 13thWe invited Austin Antles in for a lively discussion about the Gamestop 'stonks' and what has been happening the past few weeks with the impeachment hearings. Austin always has a unique view of things and brings a great sense of balance to our conversations.2021-02-1450 min

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode 15 - Social Media Mayhem - Feb 6thWe discuss the social medai power in society today and whether or not it is a healthy thing. As well, we dip our toes into the big tech discussions.2021-02-1449 min

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode 14 - Interview with Sam Mitchell from Autism Rocks & RollsWe really enjoyed spending the evening with Sam and Gina. From autism and school to wrestling and rock & roll, we had a great time talking about how Sam lives his life to the fullest. 2021-01-3145 min

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode 13 - Vaccines for veterans and/or prisons - The Biden InaugurationWe have seen a change in the US presidency... FINALLY! We talk about the sigh of relief that seems to have been universally expressed, glad that the fight is over, glad that the news can talk about something else again and glad that we can now complain about someone else's silly politics. We also discuss the prioritization of the Covid vaccine rollout and who should or should not be at the front of the line, in our humble opinion of course.www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram...2021-01-261h 23

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode 12 - Is this election over yet?Don't tune us out yet, the election is almost over... actually, for some of us it was over a while ago, but it seems that the silliness is coming to an end.www.thewillanddaveshow.comwww.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowwww.twitter.com/willanddaveshowwww.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2021-01-261h 18

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode 11 - Capitol Violence - The view from the cheap seatsHow do we move forward in a world that has seemingly gone mad? How do we find a path forward that includes those from both sides of this seemingly unending divide? Join us as we talk about it tonight.2021-01-121h 25

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode 10, January 2, 2021 -Its a NEW YEAR!!We have big plans for 2021, join us as we talk about what is coming and we take a few jabs at Covid, the president and a few other politicians as well!2021-01-0352 min

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode #9 - 2020 - A year in review, Will & Dave StyleWe talk about the good and bad of 2020, and yes, there were some good things that came of 2020! We also talk a bit about our plans for 2021 and introduce a new show sponsor!2020-12-271h 02

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode #7 - Smith Family Christmas Movie ReviewsEver wonder what movies the average hybrid America/Canadian family watches at Christmas? Wonder no more... We discuss our favorite and least favorite 10 Christmas movies. Allison and Austin Antles join us for this episode.2020-12-1458 min

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode #6 - Sports and Covid - Steve Juul and Tim VanDenHeuvel join us.Join us as we bash the CFL, WWE, Nascar and sports in general! We also get to cover a bit of Covid as well as it pertains to the sporting world. Tim doesn't fire me this episode but stay tuned!2020-12-0646 min

The Will and Dave ShowEpisode #5 - GaslightingSo many posts on Facebook and Twitter make references to "gaslighting" and the current situation that we find ourselves in with regards to the pandemic and the global response to it. Will & Dave will probably find some agreement on this topic.2020-11-291h 05

The Will and Dave ShowIs 'defunding' the police the wrong term? And more baby Kendra!We tackle our opinions about defunding the police and what it means for the average citizen. Baby Kendra returns to make us both smile and think of things that really matter.2020-11-221h 10

The Will and Dave ShowThe Will & Dave Show Episode 3 - Veterans Day - Remembrance Day - Remembering John McCainThe freedom we enjoy has come at the cost of many lives. We pause our snarky commentary to remember those who gave their lives so we can enjoy ours. We also remember the life and legacy of John McCain, a great man who set an example of public integrity and humbleness that we could all do well to emulate.2020-11-1550 min

The Will and Dave ShowThe Will & Dave Show Episode 2 - Election Hangovers, Minimum Wage, Universal Basic Income and Underage GamblingJoin us for a discussion about all that transpired on November 3, how it effects everyday Canadians and Americans and how we talk about it from opposing, yet shockingly similar standpoints.As well, we have a discussion about minimum wage increases and implementing a universal basic income while William takes on legal underage gambling in his "Rant of the Week" https://www.thewillanddaveshow.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thewillanddaveshowhttps://www.twitter.com/willanddaveshowhttps://www.instagram.com/thewillanddaveshow 2020-11-141h 07

Dave Smith DharmaPATREON PODCAST: Consider JoiningJoin here: https://www.patreon.com/davesmithdharmaDave Smith Dharma Podcast is a rich collection of talks, meditations, teachings, interviews and the newly created "talkumentary". All rooted in perspectives on early Buddhist Teachings that are relevant for life in the modern world. True Secular Dharma. Updated regularly and inspired by the practical applications of Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Buddhist Psychology, Heart and Humor. Dave Smith is a Dharma Teacher, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Trainer, Secular Humanist and Recovering Buddhist. I hope you will join us. 2020-11-1006 min

The Will and Dave ShowThe Will & Dave Show - Episode 1We finally did it! Our first episode is now available. Working out the last few bugs, getting our feet under us and taking on a "Rant of the Week" , we have a full show for you!We are a family that discusses politics, current events, sports and many other topics, rarely agreeing yet are still able to love each other and even respect each other's opinion! Join us each week as we delve into topics that inspire us to learn from each other.https://www.thewillanddaveshow.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZWGRMulEzlLyV7...2020-11-0148 min

Dave Smith DharmaIll Will: talk and practiceDue to recent events in our culture and world, this talk offers some honest and messy perspectives on how we can come to terms with, and hopefully overcome the ill-will that arises from contempt. If you are interested in joining this group live, please check out the mentoring program with Dave. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ 2020-10-0447 min

Soft Skills EngineeringEpisode 191: Overshadowed and demos and creditIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I’m an introverted person but am not afraid to present my work and have strong 1-1s. For the past few months, I’ve been working on a project with a coworker who is very extroverted and expressive compared to me. During meetings with higher ups to present our work and progress, he overpowers me in conversation unwittingly. Most of the time, I feel he does a good job but other times I notice that he makes claims without gathering all the data. I’m much more delibe...2020-01-0630 min