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Building a Better Dave

Dave Jacksonwww.betterdave.com
A funny look at relationships, marriage, divorce, love, sex, life, dating advice, and the weird thoughts that pop into Dave's head when he is sleep deprived. Guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, think, or groan. Life is too important to be taken seriously

Episodes

What My Mother Meant To Me

When I was 24, my mother passed away from her second (well technically third) heart attack. It was April 27, 1989. It had been 6 years since she had passed. As someone who talks in public for a living (teaching technology) it didn't seem like a stretch to take two of my passions (teaching and God) and put them together. At least that's what the Pastor's assistant thought when she asked me to sub for him and do a sermon titled, "What my Mother meant to me" on Mother's Day. This would be the sermo...

May 11, 201445 minEp. 152

Do We Have to Become Our Parents?

Today I talk about turning 49, and making the same mistakes our parents made. The website is www.betterdave.com

Feb 21, 201419 minEp. 151

Greedy Santa

I was very surprised when I went to the mall and saw there was no line to sit with Santa. Santa looked pretty good (probably an out of work financial consultant), and I thought "Let's get our picture taken." It would be interesting to see how things have changed since you sat on his lap and had a polaroid taken. We asked, not the elf, but some college kid (or Santa has put into place "business casual" as the new dress code). We were told, "Here are the packages." Packages? I just need a picture....

Dec 22, 201313 minEp. 149

THANKSGETTING

Today Dave talks about the disgust that Dave is feeling based on the current holiday season

Dec 13, 201323 minEp. 148

A Tribute to Dudley

Today I talk about putting me dog to sleep. The behind the scenes story. FUN!

Aug 30, 201324 minEp. 146

Charles Ramsey For Mayor

First things first. I am NOT taking light the horrible situation these women went through. What I'm pointing out is the media, and asking the question, "Do they help create these monsters?" Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight are free. Praise God.On the other hand, I commend Charles Ramsey for doing the right thing. He now has t-shirts, and a lot of attention. It should be interested to see what he does with the spotlight.

May 09, 201320 minEp. 143

The Last Semester

Today I talk about how the University of Akron has no clue about customer service, how my ethics class is a bunch of crap.

Jan 14, 201318 minEp. 139

Zombies in Vegas

Today I talk about my trip to Vegas

Jan 14, 201322 minEp. 138

Can You Guess Where I Am?

Today we have a short show where I am motivated by the fillings being rattled out of my jaw because of loud music at a restauarant to record a podcast. Our website is betterdave.com

Dec 21, 20124 minEp. 137

Deafening Silence

Today I talk about a new twist the justice department through into the mix - a restraining order. I had no contact with my wife for weeks.

Dec 20, 201215 minEp. 136

Through His Stripes

Today I talk about my night in jail. Whatever you do, do what you have to do to stay on this side of the bars.

Dec 20, 201230 minEp. 135

Courage & Stupidity

Today I talk about moving out of my house after some serious arguing gets out of control. I contemplate what is the difference between courage and stupidity. Music links at betterdave.com

Dec 20, 201227 minEp. 134

The Ripple Effect

Today I wrap up my discussion of 2010. Time to look forward. Thank you all for listening.

Dec 20, 201222 minEp. 133

Every Day Should Be Mother's Day

Today I talk about not blowing off Mothers Day, and how shields can't always protect you. Our website is betterdave.com

Dec 20, 201216 minEp. 132

Put Up or Shut Up - Getting Weird

Today I talk about Forgiveness, and strange circumstances that lead me to believe God wants me to work on my marriage. Our website is betterdave.com

Dec 20, 201234 minEp. 130

YOU'RE AWFUL - YOU'RE HIRED

Today I talk about moving home, Health Care, and Honey Boo Boo. Our website is betterdave.com

Dec 20, 20124 minEp. 129

I Don't Want To Freak You Out

Today I talk about my wife having a fake heart attack, and how I can't read her mind.

Dec 20, 201220 minEp. 128

Hungry For America

Today I talk about voting and the queasiness it causes, and one of my students who understand American a lot better than I probably do.

Dec 15, 201219 minEp. 127

Dear Gay Fan

Today I address my fake gay voice. OUr website is betterdave.com

Dec 15, 201226 minEp. 126

The Power of the Boo

Today we talk about how nothing seems to change no matter how much we scream BOO! I also talk about the two weekends I worked ina haunted School House

Dec 15, 201219 minEp. 125

Fun at the Football Game

Today I provide my insights into the observation at the local football game. our website is betterave.com, support the show by going to supportthisshow.com

Dec 15, 201216 minEp. 124
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