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A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn

Gabe Dunn | Diamond MPrint Productionsredcircle.com

After years of attempting to "girlboss" his way out of systemic class divide, Gabriel Shane Dunn, now a trans man and veteran podcaster, relaunches his show, “Bad With Money,” with a furious, funny, and deeply personal exploration of surviving our capitalist hellscape. Ditching conventional finance advice, “A Thousand Natural Shocks,” is a companion show to Gabe’s thriving newsletter of the same name. This isn't just about money; it's about breaking free from the individualistic lies and fighting for collective liberation. Capitalism is killing us. The police state is killing us. Fascism is killing us. But we can no longer feel helpless. We can resist.

Send a question or voice memo to GabeIsBadWithMoney@gmail.com.

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REPLAY: Socialism (Finally!) Explained with Malaika Jabali

Original Airdate: October 17, 2023 One of my favorite, most informative episodes we've done! Malaika Jabali, author of It's Not You, It's Capitalism: Why It's Time to Break Up and How to Move On , joins to talk about the entire history of socialism, the differences and similarities with Communism, and why people are so afraid of a system that seems really positive! This is a fantastic episode for anyone who wants to know the true stories of communism and socialism both in the US and abroad! Plea...

Jan 19, 202447 min

Breakdowns and Takedowns: Dumb Money with Alix

It'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/larryowenslive Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 2 min

Mailbag: I Don't Know If I Liked It, But I Certainly Think About It

Do 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsore...

Jan 12, 202423 min

ESG: Sustainable Investing 101 with Kylelane Purcell

The wonderful Kylelane Purcell, finance writer and cofounder of Till Investors joins for a really educational and also hilarious conversation on ethical investing. How can you invest sustainably without becoming a neoliberal talking point? Can you really make money? Do boycotts or divestments work? Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/ This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions P...

Jan 09, 202443 min

Mailbag: 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.pa...

Jan 05, 202425 min

REPLAY: A Deep Dive Into The Hell Of Warren Buffett with Drew Gregory

Original Airdate: July 11, 2023 Gabe 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...

Jan 02, 20241 hr 1 min

Mailbag: The Conclusion To The House Saga

Hopefully, this is the end of the house-break up story. Thanks for tuning in. Then, some lovely comments and DMs from you all, an investigation of Clarence Thomas' wife Ginni, and Rudy Guiliani gets sued for defaming two average election workers by saying they "changed votes." Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/ This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions Produced by Melisa D. M...

Dec 22, 202319 min

Your Rich BFF with Vivian Tu

Wall Street girly and former Buzzfeeder Vivian Tu speaks about mentorship between women, gives tips for maximizing your money, her biggest hubris-based mistakes, and where you can make huge, lasting changes. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/ This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Post-Production Sound by Coco Llorens Advert...

Dec 19, 202352 min

Mailbag: Husband Secretly Destroys Wife's Finances

Gabe 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sp...

Dec 15, 202317 min

Never Work For A Boss Again with Jamila Souffrant

How bad does it have to get before you make a change? Founder of Journey to Launch, the brilliant and inspiring Jamila Souffrant joins the show to talk about how she learned about financial independence, got started, and what happened when life.... happened. The first steps are the biggest steps. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/ This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions Pro...

Dec 12, 202347 min

Mailbag: A Major Depressive Episode

Welcome 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsore...

Dec 08, 202320 min

Know Your Cancer Rights with Joanna Fawzy Morales

Cancer rights attorney Joanna Fawzy Morales explains her work in the all encompassing and overwhelming world of what happens after you're diagnosed with cancer. We talk insurance denials, housing rights, workers compensation, and disability benefits. If you don't know what your rights are, you can not get access to what you need at the worst moments of your life. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-m...

Dec 05, 202347 min

Mailbag: "Girl" In The Gender Neutral Sense

A 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/ This has b...

Dec 01, 202319 min

Making "Mistakes" and Getting Scammed with Budgetnista Tiffany Aliche

Gabe 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/ Tiffany's book site: MadeWholeWorkbook.com Visit Tiffany's site: budgetnista.com This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diam...

Nov 28, 202351 min

Gabe 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.patre...

Nov 21, 202349 min

Mailbag: Money Is Just A Trade Token

Please 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie:: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/ This ...

Nov 17, 202317 min

Coercive Control with Advocate Hayley Yocum

If this is a triggering topic for you, it's okay to skip this episode. Sending love. Hayley Yocum joins the show to talk about financial abuse and coercive control. She is an amazing resource about this incredibly important topic. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/ This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Post-Production Sound...

Nov 14, 202346 min

Mailbag: Suze Orman Sent Me A Picture Of A Fish

Gabe 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you...

Nov 10, 202319 min

Anxiety, Unplanned Pregnancy, and Life Goals with Alyssa Davies

Mixed 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/gab...

Nov 07, 202337 min

Mailbag: A Famous Writer Writes In To The Show

Please 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 Re...

Nov 03, 202321 min

Money For Everyone with Anjali Pradhan

Dahlia 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-may23 Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn This has been a Noted Bisex...

Oct 31, 202343 min

Mailbag: Gabe's Plasma Donation Saga

Please 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/gabesdunn This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond...

Oct 27, 202324 min

Frugality with Frugal Friends Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni

The hosts of the "Frugal Friends" podcast Jen and Jill join the pod to dispel the myths about frugality, the mental health aspects, and how to be frugal without all the baggage and shame. I learned so much useful information in this one! Get into it! Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Post-Production Sound by Coco Llorens Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

Oct 24, 202357 min

Mailbag: On The Ground Stories From Social Services

A listener calls in with some encouragement for people who are anxious about opening their mail. A long email comes in about what to know when buying a home. Ana sends a voice memo about affordable home options and the programs people can use that they might not know about. Support the show at patreon.com/gabesdunn Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Post-Production Sound...

Oct 20, 202326 min

Socialism (Finally!) Explained with Malaika Jabali

One of my favorite, most informative episodes we've done! Malaika Jabali, author of It's Not You, It's Capitalism: Why It's Time to Break Up and How to Move On , joins to talk about the entire history of socialism, the differences and similarities with Communism, and why people are so afraid of a system that seems really positive! This is a fantastic episode for anyone who wants to know the true stories of communism and socialism both in the US and abroad! Please give it a listen! Join My Patreo...

Oct 17, 202347 min

Financial Abuse with Kim Scouller

tw: abuse of all kinds Lawyer Kim Scouller joins the pod to explain the big and the subtle red flags of financial abuse in relationships, tangible advice on how to protect yourself, and what economic sabotage and economic exploitation mean. Plus, what happens when children are involved? Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Post-Production Sound by Coco Llorens Advertising ...

Oct 10, 202339 min

Neuro-Spicy: ADHD and Money with Ellyce Fullmore

How do we stop beating ourselves up over our brains? Canada's own Ellyce Fullmore brings her awesome money Reels and queer ADHD expertise to the pod to talk about ADHD's impact on finances, the neurodivergence tax, and methods to make everything a little bit easier. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Post-Production Sound by Coco Llorens Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Oct 03, 202343 min

Mailbag: Fake Taylor Swift Tickets, Autism Money Experiences, and AI Propaganda

Why 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...

Sep 29, 202323 min

All About Canada with Jessica Moorhouse

Thank 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...

Sep 26, 202347 min

Mailbag: Ruby Franke, Late Stage Capitalism, and Promotions With No Raise

tw: child abuse Take 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 Join ...

Sep 22, 202332 min
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