A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn

A listener DMs asking who to talk to about their 401K. A new article laments the new generation's "polyworking," which is just another way to blame Gen Z for terrible working conditions and low wages. Gabe reads an extremely detailed and exciting hateful review that in the end, has one big complaint. Then, breaking down the updates and costs Gabe incurred while changing his name and gender marker in Los Angeles. What is the REAL ID and is it a scam? Plus, who has made the changes easy or who, weirdly, has created problems for Gabe.This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AIRHORN NOISE! Bravely Go's Kara Perez joins Gabe on the podcast to talk about the loud and ubiquitous TV stock market guru Jim Cramer, he of sound effects and funny hats. What's his tragic backstory? What's his actual money philosophy when you take away the bells and whistles? What have been his biggest money pop culture moments? Was this book actually sort of... okay?? (Maybe?) Also, come for the rollercoaster of amorality, stay for the kidnapping saga!This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Emilia wants to know where you even go to invest and who should do it. And Gabe has some answers! Fees! A listener recommends Gabe read Tony Robbins. Cooper finally eats some salmon. You all miss my conspiracy corner. And finally, some nice Apple reviews. This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big-time LGBTQ divorce attorney Alana Chazan (who was almost Gabe's lawyer for their break up and property dissolution) joins the podcast to talk about the protections, options, and laws around queer divorce and the complications of child custody. Take a journey through these fascinating legal twists and turns and wild laws you've never heard of that you need to know to protect yourself and your money! Alimony! Palimony! Prenups! Lesbian and sperm donor drama. And what counts as a red flag legally pre-marriage! (Plus a little Torrey Peters discussion for the trans lit fans out there.)This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

First, Frank writes in to tell a tale of a date that ended poorly but did result in him finding this podcast. (There's a twist.) Then, Gabe shares more trans name change news and tips. And listeners write in about taxes, a lost BWM episode, and tipping vs. the sub minimum wage.Buy tickets for the live Just Between Us Show Replay:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jbu-goes-live-and-gets-high-tickets-602776289107This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Content warning: transphobia and suicideRiver Nice finally joins the show to chat about how to rebuild your finances after a downturn, what to do when you're unaware of how to even start, and what qualifies as survival needs. This was a really enlightening, vulnerable and informative interview. We get into ethical investing, break ups, gender affirming care, and queer adult timelines. Buy tickets for the live Just Between Us Show Replay:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jbu-goes-live-and-gets-high-tickets-602776289107This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A cis man writes in questioning how difficult it is to change your name as a trans person because he had an easy time when he took his wife's last name 20 years ago. Discord listeners and Gabe explain the differences. Should this listener pay off their debts even though it's not high interest and they'd rather pay for fun experiences with their husband? Gabe shares their own experiences. If Gabe had rich parents, they think they'd do nothing all day. Anonymous exposes how "assignments" and "take home" work is a scam part of job interviews. Stephanie Lee has tax advice and an Apple review shares how much they've enjoyed the tone of the show.Buy tickets for the live Just Between Us Show Replay:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jbu-goes-live-and-gets-high-tickets-602776289107This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Step 1: Cry! Step 2: Get Out of Debt! Welcome back to another "boring" episode with our favorite guest Stephanie Lee of Frequently Taxed Questions where we discuss debt and all the ways it's affected Gabe's life, even now. Should you consolidate? How do you start paying off massive debt? What are tradelines? What happens to you if you just don't pay? Stephanie gives gentle and really helpful advice to Gabe and everyone else going through big life changes with huge financial implications. It's not really a boring episode. It's just very honest and useful!Buy tickets for the live Just Between Us Show:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jbu-goes-live-and-gets-high-tickets-602776289107This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gabe is not dating the person they were dating before, and they changed their name! (And the theme song a little.) Plus, if you want to watch this mailbag, you can at Patreon.com/GabeSDunn. This week, a member of the cooperative and bookstore Blue Stocking writes in about the problems with differentiating employee and employer. Everyone loves tax-advantaged accounts. Stephanie Lee started her own newsletter because her episode of BWM did so well. Sew_Nerdy breaks down ALL their costs for their chronic illness in a long and detailed email. Buy tickets for the live Just Between Us Show:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jbu-goes-live-and-gets-high-tickets-602776289107This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The show is back and in a shocking turn of events, Gabe actually enjoys a personal finance book written by a rich person! Gabe and author Marcus Garrett of Life After Debt dive into Daymond John, one of the sharks on Shark Tank and the co-founder of the Black-owned clothing brand FUBU. Daymond's refreshing yet frustrating 2016 book "The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage" shares some WILD stories with both empathy and realism. Unfortunately, it all goes downhill right before the landing... Still, this episode has some really good ideas from a rich guy!! No one is more surprised than us!Links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FETo3quDKxIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHbxx6WOq40https://thehundreds.com/blogs/content/the-rise-and-fall-of-fubuhttps://www.nytimes.com/1999/03/14/style/trying-to-stay-true-to-the-street.htmlBuy tickets for the live Just Between Us Show:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jbu-goes-live-and-gets-high-tickets-602776289107This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy