A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn

This week, Gaby is thrilled to welcome Sarah Edmonson and Nippy Ames of HBO’s The Vow to discuss the financial abuses involved in cults. Then, Gaby is joined by anti multi-level marketing advocate Roberta Blevins who talks about her time in LulaRoe, the documentary LulaRich, and how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from legal pyramid schemes. For a transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E9...

First, we talk about Gaby's emotional state as the Omicron variant affects the stock market. Then, they read a fun Reddit post exploring the economics of the John Wick movies. Keanu 4ever! And finally, we read listener emails and Discord comments about LGBTQ worker protections, being conservative in the stock market, the expenses of being disabled and/or neurodivergent, and praise for our Sett...

Gaby interviews Gift Of College COO Patricia Roberts about 529 plans and the ways employers can pay their employees' tuition. Then, they talk to their sister-in-law Amber DeChambeau who joined the Navy to pay for medical school about all the pros and cons of using the military to avoid student loan debt. We find out if "free" is really free when it comes to trading work and time for ed...

In this week's mailbag, we have SO MANY emails from listeners and Gaby is STOKED. We have a couple emails about covered calls and how to not get emotional about the stock market. Then, an email about how to not get scammed by scholarship money promises. Plus, disability insurance, stock market upward trends, and how to financially help your parents. And more!! For a transcript of the episode v...

What do you need to know if you're going to start working for yourself? Schmidt's Naturals founder Jaime Schmidt talks about what people need to know when they're starting their own business and takes us through the ups and downs of branding and marketing and sales. Then, Gaby talks to the Freelance Solidarity Project's Haley Mlotek about collective bargaining, how freelancers can...

This week, Gaby reads all your hilarious and bleak emails about working from home and why your corporate overlords are asking you to come back to the office. Then, they update our stock market minded listeners on the new electric vehicle company Rivian and why it shot up without any sales on the record and what that means. Plus, Discord's popping off and you are all calling Gaby "my liege....

Gaby reflects on the beginning's of this show and how their financial goals have changed over the years. Lots of tears. Lots of big strides. And lots of setbacks. Then, their first interview with Afford Anything's Paula Pant, a giant in the financial media world, who gives tips and tricks for successful goal setting. And finally, Gaby gushes over their friend and writer Franchesca Ramsey,...

We start off today with some emails detailing your experiences with class action lawsuits, a topic we covered on the show a couple weeks ago. This leads us to discuss the recent tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld, and provide some tips regarding accepting refunds and injury lawsuits. Next, we go over the demands of the workers taking part in Black Out Black Friday which will be a ten day general...

Financial literacy is a big word that means very different things to different people. Do personal finance courses or credit cards for kids actually teach usable long-term solutions? Gaby delves into the research on the topics. They then interview Sara Lohse, director of marketing for BFG Financial Advisors, about how she became more financially literate. She shares her tips and advice for those j...

First, we cover the massive backlash to billionaire Charlie Munger's upcoming dorm at UC Santa Barbara which is expected to house 4,500 students with NO WINDOWS. Next, Zillow Offers closes down having lost the company billions of dollars, just like I predicted they would in our first Zillow episode. Then, a NY Times article covers how older generations are afraid of their Gen Z employees, whic...

This week, Gaby investigates the controversial FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. They are joined by Tanja Hester, author of Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way, to discuss who the FIRE movement works for and what sacrifices it requires. Can someone without starter money or a large income really ethically retire early? Then, Gaby talks to FIRE skeptic Michelle...

First off, why is Kellogg's facing a class action lawsuit about their strawberry Poptarts? Then, Gaby takes a skeptical look at the big news story surrounding Spanx founder Sara Blakely giving 10K bonuses to all her employees, while Blackstone invests in the company. Who is really behind the buzzy feel-good story that's been everywhere this week? And finally, your emails and comments regar...

Hotel points! Frequent flyer miles! Credit card points! How do you use them and what are the pros and cons? Gaby is joined by THE POINTS GUY Brian Kelly, another queer finance media person, to break it all down for the average consumer. Then, we see how this works in the real world with Gaby's partner Mal Blum, making their stunning third appearance on the show. Mal uses points for everything!...

This week, Gaby explains more about how Zillow's iBuying program went bust! What is Zillow saying is the reason? And what is the real reason? Backlash, manipulation, stocks! It's been a scandalous week. Then, we get your thoughts on whether or not you'd buy a SPOOKY murder house. Plus, Gaby reads YOUR listener Apple reviews, Discord comments, and Patreon pledges. And how to listen to t...

Gear up, this gets complicated! Gaby dives into the iBuyer and Zillow controversy surrounding real estate and the housing market with BRAND NEW last minute information. We have BREAKING NEWS on this show. Find out how companies are buying homes, why this could manipulate the market and what this means for everyone. First, I talked to Confessions of a Top-Producing Real Estate Agent podcast host Je...

In our inaugural MAILBAG episode, Gaby gets a more nuanced explanation from a listener about Cara Delevinge's Peg The Patriarchy Met Gala look, hears an alternate take on dress codes, and dissects just why they love love loved the anti-capitalist Korean drama "Squid Game" on Netflix. Plus, they read YOUR listener Apple reviews, Discord comments, and Patreon pledges. And how to listen t...

Welcome to Season 9's premiere! Our first topic is one you've all requested many times: How do you negotiate your salary or ask for a raise? Gaby talks to workplace dynamics expert Amy Gallo, host of the Women at Work podcast, about what you need to prep for a negotiation and how to rewire your brain so you can stand your ground, get the money you deserve, and stop crying during conflict....

Financial feminism! What is it? Does it exist? Can it exist? Why did Cara Delevingne wear that stupid "peg the patriarchy" shirt to the Met Gala? This week on the Bad With Money Season 8 finale, Gaby talks to HerFirst100K's Tori Dunlap, a marketing genius, investing educator, controversial Tiktoker, host of the podcast "Financial Feminist," and the woman behind "fighting th...

Gaby shares their secret desire to try out for Jeopardy! and their love of casinos. Then, they have a nerdy and delightful conversation with bisexual flag pin Jeopardy! star Cody Lawrence all about the intricacies of that game show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, and Wheel of Fortune, and also Cody's obsession with winning money on TV. Finally, Gaby interviews UMass Amherst professor and gamb...

Cancel culture is real. It happens on Twitter and it makes money off of us. This week's introduction is a passionate essay Gaby has been stewing on for a long time. Then, Gaby interviews reporter Emily Vanderwerff about the tragic story of trans woman Isabel Fall who was bullied into a mental hospital because of a bad faith reading of a sci-fi story she wrote. They also discuss the difference...

This episode discusses eating disorders. Please take care while listening. This week, Gaby talks to Harvard's Dr. S Bryn Austin of STRIPED about the economic costs of eating disorders and how much revenue "the obesity epidemic" has generated off of disordered eating and fatphobia. Then, they have a vulnerable conversation with their friend, actress Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn 99, In Th...

Grab a pen and a notebook, everyone, because we are LEARNING today! First, Gaby talks to Shinobu Hindert, author of "Investing Is Your Superpower," about when and how to open a brokerage account, how involved you should be in your own investments, and the BIG mistakes you make when trying to diversify your portfolio. Then, Gaby dives into playing the stock market with friend and investment...

Cheers, queers! This is a very spicy and sensual sex and dating episode. Sex clubs! Picnics for dates! Polyamory! First off, Gaby's pronouns are now they/them/theirs. Hooray, gender! Then, Gaby chats with Autostraddle writers Drew Gregory and Christina Tucker, co-hosts of the brand new "Wait, Is This A Date?" podcast. Drew and Christina give advice on how to date while broke, figuring...

In response to MANY emails from you all, Gaby delves into the classist and racist background of the work dress code. First, they interview reporter Amanda Mull who is the author of the article "After The Pandemic, The Office Dress Code Should Never Come Back." What should you wear to work? How was business casual invented? What will we wear post-Covid? Then, Gaby interviews Stanford profes...

Gaby and their partner are thinking of buying a cabin and Gaby has been having panic attacks about the mortgage process. There's so much judgement! Never fear, Nerdwallet's Elizabeth Renter gives the basics on first time home buying and tips for doing so even if you think you may not be able to afford it. Elizabeth and Gaby go through every single step of the process in minute detail and w...