A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn

On today’s show we are going to read replies to the person who thinks Gaby talks too fast. Then, Discord comments about the cishet nature of the dating advice in our paying to date episode, the absurdity of prioritizing height when looking for a love match and how that perpetuates gender roles in work and home, and paid menstrual leave at your place of work. Gaby is also going to read a delightful...

Today's episode is a word lesson! Let's get some definitions down. Gaby is joined by the CEO of Invest Diva Kiana Danial to talk about the specific jargon of the economy and stock market and what all of it means. Gaby shares their own breakthrough when it comes to emotions, gatekeeping, and the tricks of investing. Kiana also shares some behind-the-scenes secrets from her days on Wall Stre...

On today’s amazing show, Gaby covers Discord comments about check resequencing and an expansion on one of last week’s tweets about taking out money against your retirement and paying the interest to yourself. (Confused yet? This listener clears it up.) Then, they read a couple very cute 5-star Apple reviews. We hear a voicemail from Amanda about Bank of America's corporate pride, another from...

Should love cost a thing? This week, Gaby talks to Bela Gandhi of the Smart Dating Academy on what happens when you pay to find love, what we're all doing wrong, and reframing the work you put in to be in a satisfying and loving relationship. Then, Gaby's co-host on their other show Just Between Us Allison Raskin joins to talk about her book Overthinking About You: Navigating Romantic Rela...

On today’s mailbag show, Gaby covers a slew of fascinating Discord comments about our Corporate Pride and pinkwashing episode, the IKEA bisexual couch, Pride in the defense industry, an email about the concept of feminist restaurants, and an one about a very cute kid giving out rainbow gifts. Then, they read some Apple reviews and talk in depth about a couple of interesting tweets you all shared....

Journalist Koa Beck joins Gaby to discuss the history of white feminism from the suffragettes to the influencers of today. Koa and Gaby also talk about the idea of the girlboss, "showing your politics" as a marketing ploy, and the problems with the "financial literacy for marginalized people" narrative. Plus, who gets left behind in this messaging? This is a really good conversatio...

On today’s show, Gaby covers a wide range of Discord comments about our veganism episode, a comment about disability and finances, a way to check the validity of cancer charities, and a clever Covid housing scam. Next, an email about unhoused trans youth in Florida. And finally!! Gaby tells you the thrilling conclusion to their Stephen Colbert scam story. Plus, at the end of the show, we have two...

This week, Gaby covers the ways LGBTQ Pride has become corporate and about money and marketing more so than about the original riot at its core. LGBTQ historian Dr. Eric Cervini joins the podcast to discuss how the gay community became good for business, the conflicts between queer liberation and queer acceptance, and how history must play a part in any group, company or organization's Pride o...

The vegans wrote in and they were passionate! We cover literally everything you can think of when it comes to the vegan episode from last week. Then, endo warriors give suggestions for student loans, confused heirs worry about trusting financial advisors and ethical investing for retirement, and employees warn about workplace scams. Finally, PLEASE send in any stories about money and pets for a fu...

This is a fun one! In the introduction, Gaby revisits the time they scammed their way into a 2000 dollar a plate gala at Lincoln Center in 2011 to try and meet Stephen Colbert. Then, Gaby digs into the world of scams with the hilarious Scam Goddess herself Laci Mosley who talks to us about her history of scamming, why rules are for other people, when scams go from punching up to punching down, and...

A reader writes to the show about SSDI and long COVID. Another has concerns about covered calls, and another has concerns about affording school, which sparks a rant from Gaby about the ways this country has failed chronically ill people. Then, a HUGE controversial email based on our latest veganism episode that has alarmed and delighted your host. Next, many of you write in to respond to our canc...

This week, Gaby explores the world of veganism and money first by speaking to vegan cooking Youtuber and friend Andrew Lowe for tips and tricks for cheap vegan meals, the future of vegan food's accessibility, and how to make pounds of vegan butter last the whole year through. then, Gaby speaks to activist and environmentalist Christopher Soul Eubanks on the economic benefits of veganism and th...

This week, a teacher writes in to talk about state pensions and low interest rates. A fossil fuels activist provides links and information for why fossil fuel subsidies are so destructive. The discord gives some advice about covered calls and short puts that leads me to a rant about how you need tons of money to make tons of money. Boy, did I have some thoughts on that! Then, a long voicemail abou...

This week, Gaby covers a topic they've wanted to dig into for a long time: the cancer industrial complex and "pinkwashing." They are joined by Radiant Racheli, a cancer survivor who works for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and by Cancer For Breakfast Podcast hosts Amy and Stef to discuss the problems with cancer fundraising, where the money actually goes, and why everything turns pi...

This week, Gaby reads a nice Apple review, goes over some Instagram comments about job interviews, reads a very insightful discord comment about generational trauma, and warns listeners about a Verizon scam. Then, a listener writes in with advice about public service loan forgiveness and consolidation. And finally, Gaby shares their thoughts on Florida's Don't Say Gay bill. Love to you all...

I'm sharing a special preview of the new podcast, What’s Your Problem? from Pushkin Industries. What’s Your Problem? explains the problems really smart people are trying to solve right now, from creating a drone delivery service to building a car that can truly drive itself. Jacob Goldstein, former host of Planet Money, talks with entrepreneurs and innovators about the future they’re trying to...

This week on Bad With Money, Gaby talks to author and former debt collector Paco De Leon about "finance for the people," democratizing money knowledge, and spreading as many "secrets" as possible. Then, they speak to comedian River Butcher about the concept of a "day job," how to make and keep money as a creative person, and an anti-capitalist and non-normative view of fina...

The big takeaway this week is to ASK QUESTIONS. Our first emails and comments are about Texas' fossil fuel laws, 403bs and ethical investing, and Wells Fargo's problematic behavior. Then, we heard two voicemails about financial advisors and about what to ask your HR department. Plus, so much more! Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/...

Welcome to Bad With Money! This week is our ~spiritual~ episode where money maven Patrice Washington helps Gaby redefine holistic wellness -- sleep, personal relationships, faith, etc -- through wealth and its connection to "wealth." Then, Gaby gets into the marriage of trauma and money with Trauma of Money's Chantal Chapman who gives advice on how to soothe your mental health when fin...

Listeners write in to our email and Patreon about crypto ETFs, art vs. money, pet insurance alternatives, and loan consolidation. Then, a heartwarming call from a trans financial planner who was inspired by our show and other queer experts. And finally, where the heck is Esteban? And what's the name of his freakin' business?! Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebo...

Welcome back to Bad With Money! We have all new full episodes dropping every Wednesday! This first episode is an accessible 101 lesson in ESG funds featuring Building Bread's Kevin L. Matthews. If you've been interested in ethical investing, impact investing, or making sure your individual stocks and mutual funds meet ESG guidelines, this is a service episode to answer all your burning que...

Loans make Gaby's head spin and keep them on the phone way too long. Then, a listener writes in to say pharmaceutical companies are definitely worth scrutinizing. Next, a kinky financial expert writes in to give advice to vanilla people confused about their taxes. (Yes, this show is real. Sometimes even Gaby can't believe it.) And finally, feedback about stock-market focused episodes, requ...

We have voicemails!! On this week's Mailbag show, we cover emails from you all about student loan repayment options, capitalisms history through slavery, and life insurance now that one of your parents have died. Plus, replies to whether or not crypto currency can be progressive recommending the same 2 hour Youtube video. Then, we hear two voicemails, read a couple of your recommendations for...

First, Gaby finishes up the replies to the libertarian email from three weeks ago fully expecting this to not be the end of the conversation at all. Then, a listener has questions about cryptocurrency and the types of people who love it. Next, a fellow podcast host adds to the complicated conversation about teachers and public service student loan forgiveness and a mall-goer calls in to lament bei...

Three incredible, intense, and educational replies come in to challenge our libertarian listener's email about capitalism vs. corporatism and the flippant use of the word "capitalism" on this show. Then, a listener gives me a 10000 stars review! And finally, Dolly Parton might pay your college tuition. Pour yourself a cup of ambition, baby! Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram:...