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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.

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Episodes

Mailbag: CNBC Lied About Me

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

May 03, 202419 min

REPLAY: Set It Off: Black Women Robbing Banks with Melisa D. Monts

Original Air Date: 10/26/2022 tw: police brutality and murder, sexual assault, suicide Gabe 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...

Apr 30, 202459 min

Mailbag: The Trust Fund Kid Experience

An 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/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...

Apr 26, 202425 min

REPLAY: Tipping with Tipped Finance's Barbara Sloan

Original Air Date: Nov 16, 2022 Barbara Sloan, author of "Tipped The life changing guide to financial freedom for waitresses, bartenders, strippers, and all other service industry professionals," joins Gabe to talk about a topic we've wanted to cover for a while: tipping and working for tips. In the US, 3 million people work mainly for tips and yet financial advice never takes them into account or gives them practical steps to financial stability. We talk about the minimum and subminimum wage, w...

Apr 23, 202455 min

Mailbag: Do You Tip Someone Working Behind A Counter?

Should you tip if someone just hands you food or drink from behind a counter? Next, what is up with car insurance? How do you know if you're getting taken advantage of? A listener shares their debt story after moving two times for different jobs. 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-...

Apr 19, 202424 min

Setting Money Boundaries with Vienna Pharaon

Why 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent....

Apr 16, 202447 min

Mailbag: 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/ This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Pr...

Apr 12, 202417 min

Conservatorships with Benazeer "Benny" Roshan

In the wake of Amanda Bynes and Wendy Williams, Benazeer "Benny" Roshan joins the show to talk about conservatorships and guardianships. Who can petition the court to put someone into one? (I was shocked.) The funny thing about writing your will, who decides your fate under a conservatorship (a jury??), and the fear of women and women of color have around the court system getting involved in their mental breakdowns. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://...

Apr 09, 202446 min

Mailbag: How To Give Your Kid A Trust Fund Without Them Becoming An A-Hole

A listener named Lisa writes in about their complicated financial situations including motherhood, worrying about their younger self's financial decisions, and how hyperfocus affected her and her husband's joint bank account. Plus, an unexpected death in the family drains money through legal fees, and emotional bandwidth among everything else. How do you explain to your kid that they have a trust fund? And finally, top surgery financial aid helps a listener get gender affirming care! Join My Pat...

Apr 05, 202415 min

Couples Financial Therapy with Dr. Stephanie Zepeda

Inspired 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://...

Apr 02, 202450 min

Mailbag: Dying On A Cruise Ship And Other Travel Insurance Costs

A 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 Bid...

Mar 29, 202447 min

Breakdowns and Takedowns: A Fish Called Wanda with Sarah Marshall

We'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/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 b...

Mar 26, 202448 min

Mailbag: Your Non-Profit Job Horror Stories

Content warning: racism A museum veteran writes in to chat about working at toxic nonprofits, dealing with racism and classism, and obscured salary transparency. More horror stories from your jobs at nonprofits and charities. M is confused about whether or not they should invest in a CD to grow their savings. A billionaire donates enough for the medical students of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to never have to pay tuition again. And finally, what's the deal with the price of gold? The...

Mar 22, 202437 min

Fame-ish? with Comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub

Actress 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/gabesd...

Mar 19, 202452 min

Mailbag: Venmo or CashApp Debit Cards

Credit 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/u0ocDRI Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindepe...

Mar 15, 202428 min

Explaining Money To Kids with Author Julia Cook

Content warning: bullying, alcoholism, death Thank 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsor...

Mar 12, 202444 min

Mailbag: 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/gabesdunn Don...

Mar 08, 202422 min

How To Do Your Taxes with Rodney Griffin

Rodney Griffin, a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual, tells us exactly how to do your taxes, what happens if you don't pay, and what documents you need and what they mean. What happens if you get audited? Welcome back to another soothing 101 episode, baby. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://seedandspark.com/fund/you-and-i-you-and-me-film#story This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Di...

Mar 05, 202439 min

Mailbag: Take 36 Hours Before Posting A Video Of You Getting Fired

Gray 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://seedandspark.com/fund/you-and-i-you-and-me-film#story...

Mar 01, 202426 min

The Billionaire's Assistant with Carrie Sun

This one is a SHOCKER. Author Carrie Sun worked for years as the assistant to a billionaire optimizing every second of life, even rest. We talk about the reality and secrets of this kind of fast-paced, grinding in finance. It's giving The Devil Wears Prada but with men and worse and no one even has cool clothes. You're not going to want to miss this. (Plus, what show has a character based on Carrie?) Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://seedandspark.com...

Feb 27, 202441 min

Mailbag: Toxic Non-Profit Workplaces

Gabe 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/7207495072932482350 Link to Non-Profit Boss: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleolived/video/7164821350731861291 Join My Patreon: https://...

Feb 23, 202425 min

Credit Scores 101 with Monique White

It's another amazingly comforting 101 money episode! This week it's credit and credit scores. Self Financial's Monique White joins the podcast to explain credit scores. How do you get one? Why do you need one? What does your score mean? And what can you use it for? Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://seedandspark.com/fund/you-and-i-you-and-me-film#story This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by ...

Feb 20, 202441 min

Mailbag: 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://seedandspark.com/fund/you-and-i-you-and-me-film#story This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint Productions Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Post-Produ...

Feb 16, 202428 min

A Very Soothing Retirement Episode with Anne Lester

Anne Lester, author of Your Best Financial Life: Save Smart Now for the Future You Want, joins the podcast to give us a very comforting retirement investing 101 lesson. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://seedandspark.com/fund/you-and-i-you-and-me-film#story 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/bra...

Feb 13, 202452 min

Mailbag: Her Husband Cheated So She Started The Company

Saltburn recommendations! How would UBI work? Has there been too much divorce content? What is "gray divorce?" Why has Klarna become so popular and what happens when the company goes public? https://www.npr.org/2024/01/10/1197956397/give-directly-universal-basic-income-poverty-kenya Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 09, 202415 min

Chronic Illness, Boundaries, and Codependency with Amina AlTai

This 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: ...

Feb 06, 202444 min

Mailbag: Looking At My Retirement Account After Two Years

Gabe 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movi...

Feb 02, 202419 min

NDAs, #MeToo, Custody, and Divorce with Lawyer Morgan Fraser Mouchette

Celebrity NDAs, child custody conundrums, and divorce with a good lawyer. Lawyer Morgan Mouchette joins the pod to talk about the emotional toll of splitting finances with a partner, marriage as an unromantic contract, and how everything is divvied out when you break up. Are NDAs enforceable? What happens when you tempt the court of public opinion in your church, neighborhood, or school if you're not a celebrity?? Plus, we learn why elephants don't marry giraffes. Join My Patreon: https://www.pa...

Jan 30, 202455 min

REPLAY: Resumes and Interviews with Career Counselor Natasha Scott

Original Air Date: August 1, 2023 Welcome to our how-to episode for choosing a career, making an incredible resume that gets noticed, and nailing that interview! Career counselor Natasha Scott doesn't just host the 2 Black Girls 1 Rose podcast, she's also an expert on resumes and job interview prep. We get into the nitty gritty here! 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 Inq...

Jan 26, 202447 min

Socialist Business and Money Bondage with Madeline Pendleton Hanson

Tiktok anti-capitalist sensation and author Madeline Pendleton Hanson joins the pod to talk about how everyone at her business gets the same take home pay, how to enact "money bondage" to implement changes, and helping others make better money choices with ADHD and autism. Can a business really be socialist? Why is some labor more valued than others? Note: Midway through Madeline's dog starts whining for a bit but it's okay! Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie:...

Jan 23, 202459 min
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