

A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn
Gabe Dunn | Diamond MPrint Productions
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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Feb 11, 2022 • 12min
Don't Mess With Texas: Pre-Pandemic Job Levels
A stay-at-home mom writes in with a passion for life insurance for caregivers and a teacher points out the importance of public service student loan forgiveness. Then, some nice Facebook and Instagram comments from newbies. Plus, a listener in Texas responds to the CNN Business poll saying some states have "returned to pre-pandemic job levels" by pointing out that that information is a BIG oversimplification. The Discord shares advice about asking for tuition reimbursement, not just student loan reimbursement, from their job's HR departments. And finally, do you miss seeing your co-workers every day? Gaby recommends playing background noise from the NERDIEST sources.
Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad
BWM Instagram: @bwmpod
BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb
The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER
Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn
Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch!
For a transcript of the show visit: https://bit.ly/3gOy6Vx
Additional Links:
Ambient sounds from the deck of the Enterprise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKBvaOLDem0
Bad with Money is produced, edited, sound engineered ,and mixed by Tanya Bustos. The Executive Producer is Tanya Bustos. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia.
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Feb 4, 2022 • 16min
Libertarian DESTROYS Gaby on Capitalism?
We're clearing out all your emails and you've got opinions! Listeners write in to give specific advice to farmers looking to make more money or get out of debt and congratulate queer genius Amy Schnieder on her legendary run on Jeopardy!. Then, we read a rollercoaster of an email from a libertarian listener about corporatism v. capitalism that tries to rake Gaby over the coals. Then, independent contractor tax woes, landlord sexual harassment, and a welcome to our newest Patron. Seriously though, you're gonna wanna hear this libertarian email and write in with your thoughts.
Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad
BWM Instagram: @bwmpod
BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb
The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER
Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn
Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch!
For a transcript of the show visit: https://bit.ly/34m0XxL
Additional Links:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/child-tax-credit-irs-incorrect-letter/
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/24/investing/dow-stock-market-today/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/25/economy/us-pandemic-job-market-texas-arizona/index.html
https://knock-la.com/brianna-kupfer-croft-furniture-retail-worker-safety/
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/puerto-rico-s-new-bankruptcy-plan-does-nothing-most-island-n1287883?icid=msd_topgrid
Bad with Money is produced, edited, sound engineered ,and mixed by Tanya Bustos. The Executive Producer is Tanya Bustos. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia.
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Jan 28, 2022 • 15min
The IRS Might Have Sent You The Wrong Info!
Tons of emails and comments from you all this week! We talk about ESG funds, veganism, fast fashion and sensory issues, and in what order to pay back student loans. Next, Gaby analyzes news stories about worker's rights and the Brianna Kupfler case, the IRS's screwed up Child Tax credit, Puerto Rico's massive debt problem, and the Dow Jones' big plummet this week.
Tw: murder/violence against women
For a transcript of the show visit: https://bit.ly/34g5HVL
Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad
BWM Instagram: @bwmpod
BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb
The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER
Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn
Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch!
Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia.
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Jan 21, 2022 • 15min
Farmers Are Problematic?
This week on the show, Gaby reads your emails about working from home, the FIRE movement in NZ, becoming millions of dollars in debt by taking over your dad’s farming business, and some ethical investing woes. Then, the life insurance discord discussion continues and a lovely review spawns a new merch idea. The mailbags are getting wildly specific!
For a transcript of the show visit: https://bit.ly/BWM012822MailbagTranscript
Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad
BWM Instagram: @bwmpod
BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb
The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER
Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn
Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch!
Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia.
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Jan 14, 2022 • 17min
Can A Documentary Use My Dead Dad's Story Without Paying Me?
Gaby discusses work from home becoming permanent and an article about a developer that is buying up all the property in LA's Koreatown. (Support KnockLA.com!) Then, a listener writes in to say a documentary company has been trying to get her to give them information and leads for free regarding her dead dad's involvement as a witness in a famous crime. What should she charge them? A Facebook commenter corrects a misconception about nylon and landfills regarding our Fast Fashion episode, and another praises our long-term couples episode and gives their 2022 money resolution. And finally, some love for our intro song, a listener's story about making big changes in 2021, some questions about neurodivergence, escrow/property taxes, sexy sex episodes, life insurance as a scam, and a lovely invitation to visit Tucson.
For a transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWM011422MailbagTranscript
Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad
BWM Instagram: @bwmpod
BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb
The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER
Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn
Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch!
Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia.
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Jan 7, 2022 • 15min
Most Searched Money Terms for 2021
This week, Gaby discusses the most searched for money terms of the past year, including 'black-owned' and 'monthly subscriptions for moms.' Then, we hear a voicemail from a listener on his financial New Years' resolution to eradicate shame. They also read an email from a listener who hilariously doesn't want to pay taxes as a hairdresser and another useful email from a former stock manager at a big clothing brand about choosing ethical clothing. This week, you all are pure chaos!
For a transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWMMailbag010722Transcript
Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad
BWM Instagram: @bwmpod
BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb
The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER
Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn
Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch!
Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia.
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Dec 31, 2021 • 17min
Our 2022 New Years Money Resolutions
Listeners share their financial New Years resolutions which include budgeting correctly, saving toward specific goals, maxing out your 401Ks, and negotiating raises. On the discord server, listeners promise to be more conscious of spending and start slowly investing among other resolutions. Then, a home-owning listener writes an email warning future home buyers about PMI and property taxes. And finally, Gaby shares their own top 5 New Years money resolutions! Here's to 2022!
For a transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWM123121MailbagTranscript
Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad
BWM Instagram: @bwmpod
BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb
The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER
Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn
Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch!
Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia.
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Dec 29, 2021 • 44min
Couples and Money ft. Damona Hoffman and Kaley Klemp
Happy holidays! A sometimes stressful time for couples going into the new year! This week, we're interviewing Kaley Klemp, the co-author of The 80-80 Marriage, about coming at relationships with radical generosity rather than "fairness" and how to structure money in a long-term relationship or marriage. Why do partners resent each others' successes instead of seeing all achievements as good for the team? And how do you still protect your own assets in this kind of partnership? Plus, what is KaJoNa? Then, Gaby talks to dating coach Damona Hoffman about paying for premium dating accounts, the idea of the "gold digger" vs. the "breadwinner" (thanks Kacey Musgraves!) and why she thinks true love is more important than finances in the modern era.
For a transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS912Transcript
Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad
BWM Instagram: @bwmpod
BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb
The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER
Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn
Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch!
Follow Kaley Klemp on Instagram: @8080Marriage
Find The 80/80 Marriage at: https://www.8080marriage.com/
Follow Damona Hoffman on Instagram: @DamonaHoffman
Listen to the Datesand Mates Podcast: DatesandMates.com
Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia.
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Dec 24, 2021 • 16min
Fast Fashion Debates, Student Loan Extension, and Amazon Tornado Safety
This episode is jam packed with fast fashion debates and comments agreeing and disagreeing with the episode Gaby did on the topic. Then, we talk about Biden's last minute student loan repayment pause extension, the end of the child tax credit, and a listener's critique on what really needs to change in the wake of the Amazon warehouse deaths -- tornado safety. Finally, a wealthy woman who is giving away her fortune, the communist urge to wear a jumpsuit every day, and preventing student loan debt by asking colleges to just LOWER tuition prices.
For a transcript: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E11BonusTranscript
Links:
https://mackenzie-scott.medium.com/no-dollar-signs-this-time-ec7ab2a87261
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/child-tax-credit-payments-are-over-but-you-could-still-get-1800-in-2022/ (not my enemy!)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2021/12/14/why-biden-ended-student-loan-relief/?sh=732914341402
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/22/politics/student-loan-pause-biden/index.html
https://www.instagram.com/shelbizleee/?hl=en
Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad
BWM Instagram: @bwmpod
BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb
The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER
Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn
Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch!
Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia.
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Dec 22, 2021 • 42min
Equality, Equity, and Inclusion with Grace Bonney and Dasha Kennedy
Gaby talks to Design Sponge founder Grace Bonney this week about the new equitable residuals method she's implemented for the subjects of her books, the pitfalls of her privileged past, and how to better compensate marginalized people. How do you respond when you're called in about inclusion? Then, we're joined by the creator of The Broke Black Girl, Dasha Kennedy, who brings to light the financial problems and solutions for specifically Black women and shares her experiences as a teen mom navigating personal finance.
For a transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E11Transcript
Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad
BWM Instagram: @bwmpod
BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb
The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER
Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn
Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch!
Follow Grace Bonney on Instagram: @DesignSponge
Learn more about Collective Wisdom here: https://linktr.ee/CollectiveWisdom
Follow Dasha Kennedy on Instagram: @TheBrokeBlackGirl
Check out Dasha Kennedy's website: TheBrokeBlackGirl.com
Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia.
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