Dave Canyon

Dumbing it Down with Dave

Comedy EN ↓ 351 episodes

I'm a 62 year old PRAGMATIC, truck driver, husband, father, son, friend,go-karter, acquaintance and maybe not the best neighbor. I'll hold the door open for anyone. Don't rush, plenty of time. Thank you! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dumbing-it-down-with-dave--1657141/support .

Author

Dave Canyon

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

davekanyan.com

Latest episode

Mar 2, 2026

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Episodes

#150: The Benefits of Distracted Driving 15.09.2019

In Episode No. 150 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave marks a milestone as The Pragmatic Podcaster with a response to a Facebook Group comment on his "distracted driving." Also, Dave realizes that he might run out of fuel at the end of the show—will he or won't he? Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts here at Spreaker in the comment section or tweet them @dumbwithdave. Don't forget to...

#149: Jerry Lewis and the Telethon 11.09.2019

In Episode No. 149 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave relates his recent watch of The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon via YouTube. Dave also nurses a conversation on visiting parents in Brooklyn and milks his thoughts on the long work hours he puts in as a truck driver. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts here at Spreaker in the comment section or tweet them @dumbwithdave. Don't f...

Fire! Fire! Where? Over there! Fire! 06.09.2019

In this episode of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave decides to let go of his show's numbering system because of a recording mishap of another episode. Come along for the ride as Dave tells you his thoughts on unreceived e-mails, targeted advertisements, Mount Everest, and fire alarm systems on mountain tops. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts here at Spreaker in the comment section o...

#147: Slow Pokes to the Right, Fasties to the Left 25.08.2019

In Episode No. 147 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave talks about his recent travel to Orlando, Florida for Podcast Movement 2019, wherein he gets confused using Google Maps while driving his Dodge Caravan, meets old friends and finds new ones, and starts to look forward to the opportunities and possibilities of Podcast Movement 2020. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts here at Sprea...

#146: NASA 22.08.2019

In Episode No. 146 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave delivers an insightful episode on being part of a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA during his stay in Orlando, Florida for Podcast Movement 2019. Dave narrates his experiences of being introduced to the Artemis Program, exploring NASA facilities, and meeting a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and creators—most of whom should be considered Am...

#145: "I'm dying here." 18.08.2019

In Episode No. 145 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave is back behind the wheel with guest and fellow podcaster Jason Juliette riding shotgun in Dave's Dodge Caravan. Join Dave and Jason as they have one of their liveliest conversations yet on embarrassing ways to die. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts here at Spreaker in the comment section or tweet them @dumbwithdave. Don't forget...

#144: Guest Jason Juliette, NASA and Podcast Movement 2019 17.08.2019

In Episode No. 144 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave gears up for a special (birthday) episode with his guest and fellow podcaster Jason Juliette. Hear Dave and Jason discuss how they thought of each other when they first met at Podcast Movement 2018, how they became roommates for Podcast Movement 2019, how they found their drive from Philadelphia to Orlando "uneventful", and how they got to tour...

#143: I'm gonna race Go-Karts. Absolutely! 10.08.2019

In Episode No. 143 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave talks about a resonant part of his life: transportation. Hear Dave share about his passion for go-kart racing and dream to enroll in a go-kart racing school. (Spoiler alert: It exists!) He also relates a recent incident at work wherein he was delayed for an hour and a half at the Long Island Rail Road crossing, even though no trains were passin...

#142: I don't lean left or right. I move forward to the truth. 08.08.2019

In Episode No. 142 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave becomes uninspired with the candidates' answers in the latest US Democratic Presidential Debate. Dave then continues to advocate for the truth, particularly about knowing when to admit lack of knowledge. Furthermore, hear him read and respond to comments in his previous podcast episodes, ending the episode by remembering a fond instance of expe...

#141: Breaking News: My Spreaker Contract 31.07.2019

In Episode No. 141 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave updates on some news on his life. Aside from the recent reengagement with his wife, Dave also renews his Spreaker contract. Moreover, Dave prepares for the upcoming Podcast Movement 2019, which included a delightful encounter with Custom Ink to print shirts. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts here at Spreaker in the comment secti...

#140: Lack of Discipline and the Malaise 28.07.2019

In Episode No. 140 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave narrates an incident he witnessed at work. He then puts out his views on the lack of discipline and how he considers it one of society's malaise. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts here at Spreaker in the comment section or tweet them @dumbwithdave. Don't forget to also share the episode on your other social media platforms. Chec...

#139: Pragmatism and Italy, Buongiorno! 27.07.2019

In Episode No. 139 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave discusses his efforts to make the show more dumbed down and pragmatic. Dave also shares his thoughts on the flavors, sights, and events during his recent trip to Italy, including one in which he proposed again to his wife. Tune in to Dave's Fit Life's future episodes and find out more on his trip: https://www.youtube.com/davesfitlife . Interest...

#138: This is great! I'm so excited! 15.07.2019

In Episode No. 138 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave recalls instances in his life wherein he experienced great excitement and joy and wonders when was the last time he felt such emotions to a huge extent. Come along as he takes a trip down memory lane to find out how he can learn from those moments as he explores the possibilities of retirement. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts...

#137: I can't speak to the age I am emotionally! 12.07.2019

In Episode No. 137 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave discusses his concerns, dreams, and hopes on his upcoming retirement. Although exhaustion frequently prevents him from finding the time to explore new things, he conditions himself to continue on self-improving and opening up to new possibilities, one trait and goal at a time. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts here at Spreaker i...

#136: A Show About A Show 11.07.2019

In Episode No. 136 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave contemplates about various things, most of which include reading and responding to comments on one of his latest podcast episodes. Along the way, he heads off on a tangent about prioritizing New York State Thruway law incentives as opposed to penalties⁠—a topic fit for the fastest podcast on earth. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoug...

#135: I blew up my Honda Fit! Who does that? 07.07.2019

In Episode No. 135 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave questions human relationships and mindfulness during a short conversation about his podcast with a co-worker. Listen as exhausted and tired Dave yawns (and pulls over to take a quick nap) during the episode, reiterating the significance of being fit or going to the gym. Finally, hear the end of the Loop D Loop story and learn how Dave saves on...

#134: Heavy Wait! How NOT to get on an International Flight 03.07.2019

In Episode No. 134 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave discusses his issues with procrastinating, hoarding, and traveling to Newark airport to get approved for Global Entry under the Trusted Traveler Programs. Tune in as Dave shares his thoughts about always wanting to have new experiences, but previously being afraid of taking steps toward trying things. Interested in the discussion? Share your th...

#133: "Heavyweight" 01.07.2019

In Episode No. 133 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave talks about "Heavyweight" in different forms. As Dave starts to feel great about being into fitness, he wonders about the usual reasons people have for losing weight. He also delves into another heavy weight: relationship tensions, considering how perceptions make or break the tensions. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts here at...

#132: It's Loop D Loop Time! Really? 25.06.2019

In Episode No. 132 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave tries to tell the Loop D Loop story but instead shares his views on weight loss comments. He also talks about his struggles on being both creative and organized in the things that he does. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts here at Spreaker in the comment section or tweet them @dumbwithdave. Don't forget to also share the episode...

#131: Farting Like a Bandit (Walking and Talking) 24.06.2019

In Episode No. 131 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave briefly describes his ideal day off from work: lounging around the house. Join Dave in a special episode as he talks while walking laps for most of the duration of the show, instead of recording during his commute. Dave also shares how he eats sardines now because of his new diet plan, leading the discussion to philosophical questions on how to...

#130: Dick Dastardly – Speed Racer – Sugar = Dumb Dave 20.06.2019

In Episode No. 130 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave recounts his childhood filled with moments of sitting way too long on a dark green matted carpet while watching too many cartoons and eating too much sugar-coated cereal. He proceeds to provide updates on his productive week, starting from not eating bread for a while and doing well with his diet. Dave continues to talk about driving to Brookly...

#129: Happy Father's Day, Joe Foley and Matt Neff! 16.06.2019

In Episode No. 129 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave appreciates the completers in his life, two of his former roommates—Joe Foley (No Sitting on the Sideline Dad Podcast) and Matt Neff (Entreneato Podcast)—and greets them a Happy Father's Day. Other topics include news outlets, politics, and the relationship between the two. Interested in the discussion? Share your thoughts here at Spreaker in t...

#128: My 8-Day Work Week 12.06.2019

In Episode No. 128 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave once again discusses his life⁠—and the lack thereof. Relate with Dave as he talks about having tons of creative ideas for the show, but not a lot of time to make them happen since he is always tired. Nevertheless, similar to his breather breaks, he always treats his podcast episodes as timeouts from the toll of life. Interested in the discussio...

#127: Commemorating D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy 10.06.2019

In Episode No. 127 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave relates his experiences while in the military as he also shares his thoughts on this year's commemoration of the Normandy invasion that happened 75 years ago. Have a piece of Dave's mind as he explains why he thinks that the so-called "greatest generation" then does not need to be over celebrated. Interested in the discussion? Share your though...

#126: Coffee Burp, Coffee Hiccup! 05.06.2019

In Episode No. 126 of Dumbing it Down with Dave, Dave finds himself narrating about his week. Join Dave as he shares more of his thoughts and plans on podcasting. Hear him tell how he gets introduced to the world of virtual assistants and new mobile applications. Peppered with many firsts, this episode also features some of Dave's original and rare sound effects, specifically a burp and hiccup cau...

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