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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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Episodes

Iron Man and The Depiction of The Ethical Billionaire Part II with Josh Gondelman

Gabe 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/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 Edite...

Dec 03, 202445 min

The Financial Aftermath Of Gabe's Attack

Gabe 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/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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv...

Nov 29, 202414 min

Iron Man and The Depiction of The Ethical Billionaire Part 1 with Josh Gondelman

Gabe and his favorite ex and comedian Josh Gondelman dive into another fictional depiction of a billionaire with a heart of gold. From the creation of Tony Stark as a way to push pro-war propaganda no matter what war we're in, the Gen X Bush-era sensibilities of the films, and how Captain America: Civil War is the mojito of Marvel films. 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 B...

Nov 26, 202459 min

BWM 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/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/ This has been a Noted Bi...

Nov 22, 202423 min

Recycling, Microplastics, and Green Money with Kara Perez

Kara Perez returns to the podcast to talk about "green money," why Nestle sucks and boycotts can work, and how to make changes so your money is aligned with your environmental values. Is recycling not real? Are we all full of microplastics? Plus, how to help your friends and who has helped Gabe recently! 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 Product...

Nov 19, 202452 min

BWM Book Club: Same As Ever Ch 17-19 (I Like The Book Now!)

Gabe finally finds some chapters he likes in the second to last installment of book club re: Same As Ever by Morgan Housel. We learn who really invented the lightbulb, why new tech inevitably leads to government regulation, amazing insights from James Baldwin, how incentives color everything and why the Heaven’s Gate cult returned their telescope. 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...

Nov 15, 202425 min

Money, Love, Pregnancy and More with Allison Raskin

Gabe’s longest lasting relationship Allison Raskin, author of I Do I Think, joins the show to answer your very specific relationship and money questions and to talk about her own relationship to money. Plus, tea is SPILLED, honey! 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 12, 202449 min

Mailbag: 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/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 Advertising Inquiries: ...

Nov 08, 202418 min

REPLAY: Explaining Project 2025 with Ben Sheehan

Original Air Date: July 16, 2024 Ben Sheehan, author of "OMG WTF Does The Constitution Actually Say?," joins the pod to explain Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation, Trump's connection, and the consequences for The Supreme Court and the executive branch. 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 K...

Nov 05, 202434 min

REPLAY: Bonus Bag: Ben Sheehan Answers Your Trump Questions

Original Airdate: July 19, 2024 For this week's bonus bag, Ben Sheehan, the author of "OMG WTF Does The Constitution Actually Say?," returns to answer YOUR questions about Project 2025 and the upcoming election gathered from the Patreon and Discord channels. 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 Dian...

Nov 01, 202417 min

“Your Political Party Doesn’t Care About You” & More with Dr. Brad Klontz and Adrian Brambila

This is such a great conversation! Dr. Brad Klontz and Adrian Brambila join the pod to talk about eschewing consumerism for van life, how politicians won’t save you, broke vs. poor, rural queerness, fear leading to hoarding, and the world of TikTok money influencers. 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 Edite...

Oct 29, 202440 min

Bonus Bag: Your Money Autobiography with Aja Evans

What’s it like to be a “social media therapist?” Then, dig deep to find your money narratives using journaling, auditing yourself, and attachment theory. This has nothing to do with how much money you have or don’t have! How do you plan different levels of friend hang outs? 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. Mont...

Oct 25, 202411 min

Why Didn't I Know Better? with Financial Therapist Aja Evans

Financial therapist Aja Evans, author of Feel Good Finance, talks about auditing your own finances, the tension between financial therapy and trying not to spend, and taking into account your body's reaction to your money narrative. Plus, buying trending clothing, being bitter about rich people, Target vs. World Market, and Gabe's new secret job. 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 ...

Oct 22, 202439 min

BWM Book Club: Same As Ever By Morgan Housel Ch. 12-16

Helpful inefficiency! The truth about the Donner party! Seinfeld can not delegate! The optimal amount of hassle! Gabe has a much better time diving in to the next chapters of Morgan Housel’s book Same As Ever: A Guide To What Never Changes. In these chapters, we discuss optimism and depressive realism, COVID protocols, and the causalities of perfection. How can not maximizing your potential be good actually? Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.film...

Oct 18, 202428 min

Pop Music, Lesbianism, and Closeted Careers with Niya Doyle

Music writer Niya Doyle joins the pod to talk about the new dominance of queer musicians, particularly femme lesbian artists. Coming out used to ruin your career, but now it’s a whole new ball game. 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 Advertising Inq...

Oct 15, 202442 min

Bonus Bag: The “Radical Middle”

The Frugal Friends podcast hosts Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni join the pod again to answer your questions on how to budget without losing your mind or your values, align your purchases with these top 4 “F”s, and the concept of the radical middle. Plus, how do you engage with friends when you’re saving and they are spending. 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 Dia...

Oct 11, 202419 min

Secret Ways We're Marketed To and How To Think About Spending with Frugal Friends

Gabe, Jill and Jen have a great conversation about the shame of realizing you've been "tricked" into spending, how community building can save you money and why we've moved away from that, and how paying attention can help you re-tailor your life to be spending on what you actually want. 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 ...

Oct 08, 202443 min

Mailbag: Book Club - Same As Ever by Morgan Housel Ch. 10+11

First, mail from a listener about a socialist hardware store employee. Then, Gabe gets into chapters 10 and 11 of Same As Ever: A Guide To What Never Changes by Morgan Housel and boy, has it started to piss him off. 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 Lloren...

Oct 04, 202433 min

The Richest Man In Babylon Part 2 with Tristan J. Miller

Gabe and Tristan are back to break down one of the most famous and enduring financial books of all time, The Richest Man In Babylon by George Clason. We meet more fake men in fake parables with fake money problems. And then it gets weirder. 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-Produc...

Oct 01, 202457 min

Bonus Bag: Getting Points From A Debit Card

Vrinda Gupta, founder of Sequin card, answers your questions about the 50th anniversary of women being able to have credit cards, the "pink tax," and why a debit card that gives you points is necessary. 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 Advertising...

Sep 27, 202418 min

A Debit Card For The Girls and The Gays with Vrinda Gupta

Rejected for the credit card she helped create, Vrinda Gupta founded her own debit card called Sequin. What is a "debit card for women" and what would it mean to get points on what you actually care about? How come there are all these new cards popping up and what are they each for? 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 Melis...

Sep 24, 202435 min

Bonus Bag: Chef Iliana Regan Talks Foraging and Childhood Food Education

Iliana Regan, author of Fieldwork and Burn The Place, answers your questions about foraging for ingredients, their Milkweed Inn guest experience, why small farms matter and how food can help us emotionally heal. 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 Ad...

Sep 20, 202416 min

The Ups and Downs of the Restaurant Industry with Chef Iliana Regan

It’s a real life “The Bear” this week with chef Iliana Regan. The author of “Burn This Place” joins the pod to talk about opening a fine dining restaurant with a limited budget, working in kitchens for free, and hosting underground dinner events and pop ups at their home to make a name for themself. How does someone who isn’t rich or connected open a restaurant? What’s going on behind the scenes? What makes a place successful or a “failure?” Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Don...

Sep 17, 202450 min

Mailbag: Australian Elections and Book Club Continues

In 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 p...

Sep 13, 202431 min

Asking The Right Questions To Save Money with Matt Schulz

Author Matt Schulz, chief credit analyst at LendingTree, joins the show to explain how to ask the right questions in everyday life to save money. What do you do when you don't even know what you should be asking for? And how do you overcome the embarrassment, shame and anxiety around asking once you do know? 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 Pro...

Sep 10, 202429 min

Bonus Bag: I Want The President To Take My Calls! with OpenSecrets' Sarah Bryner

Who are the players donating the most to each political party and action? (And no, it's not the heir to the cantaloupe fortune, Gabe.) Were any of these men hugged as a child? Sarah Bryner answers YOUR questions. 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 A...

Sep 06, 202415 min

Which Politicians Are Bought By Who with OpenSecrets' Sarah Bryner

OpenSecrets' Sarah Bryner joins the pod to talk about exposing how money influences each specific element of politics. Who is giving the most? Who is bought by foreign entities or gun lobbies? Who is trying to influence climate policy? It's really surprising stuff. 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 ...

Sep 03, 202437 min

Bonus Bag: Sameea Kamal Answers Your Democracy Questions!

CalMatters reporter Sameea Kamal returns to the pod to talk about the most influential political action committees, how to move the needle with local lawmakers, and if any Republican laws are enforceable or implementable. 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 ...

Aug 30, 202422 min

Mandatory Voter Registration At The DMV? And More with Sameea Kamal

Cal Matters' Sameea Kamal joins the pod to talk about mandatory voter registration, "diarrhea bills," state budget deficits and what is happening at the state legislature. This is an episode for everyone about how we can know more and do more on a local level. Then, a deep dive into redistricting and what your representatives are actually doing for you. It's all very exciting even though it sounds boring. I promise this is fun and informative!! Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn ...

Aug 27, 202441 min

Is It More Lucrative To Be Right Wing? (Part 2) with Andrew Ti

Activist and host of the podcast "Yo, Is This Racist?" Andrew Ti returns for Part 2 of our deep dive into conservative media. Is there money to be made in switching from leftist to right wing? Who are the players? What are we getting wrong about all this? Should Andrew and Gabe become Fox News contributors? 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 Prod...

Aug 23, 202448 min
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