

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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May 20, 2022 • 23min
Mailbag: Gaby Is A Straight Cis Ally
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 apple review and we’ll hear a voicemail from Stephanie.
For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/3zbqGGs
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
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Bad with Money is produced, edited, sound engineered and mixed by Elif Geris. 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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May 18, 2022 • 51min
Brokers Are Scams ft. Kiana Danial and Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen
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 Street that should empower us all. And finally, Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen takes us through the global market all the way from Copenhagen. Do not panic!
For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/3NN2A8U
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, edited, sound engineered and mixed by Elif Geris. 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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May 13, 2022 • 18min
Mailbag: Getting Xanax in Mexico
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 Kate about her experience getting Xanax cheap in Mexico, and one last voicemail from Laina about taking out money from 401K to pay off her debt. Finally, an enlightening email about our Girlboss episode with Koa Beck from a Black female in manufacturing, an email with more resources for vegans, and an Instagram message with big time advice for a former listener about loan forgiveness! And then, one critique in an Insta DM about …well, you’ll have to hear it to find out.
Food apartheid/food justice
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wY3IuYXBwbGUuY29tL2lkMTI4OTA4OTAyMT9scz0x/episode/M2IwYWNhNTAtM2E5Zi00ZDkwLWIxMGItYTVlNWQ4NzBjYmVl?ep=14
Black veganism
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wY3IuYXBwbGUuY29tL2lkMTI4OTA4OTAyMT9scz0x/episode/OTMzZWQ3MWMtZDAyZS00M2YxLWE5ZWEtNDRjZjEzY2E3ZWUx?ep=14
Weight stigma is deadly
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wY3IuYXBwbGUuY29tL2lkMTI4OTA4OTAyMT9scz0x/episode/ZGVhZDg4MDUtNGQxYS00OTJmLTg1YzQtNmY0Y2IyOGYwOGU2?ep=14
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 full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/39wK7OT
Bad with Money is produced, edited, sound engineered and mixed by Elif Geris. 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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May 11, 2022 • 52min
Love Costs A Thing with Allison Raskin and Bela Gandhi
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 Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, and/or Depression and about her own experiences paying for dating -- and why the stigma around that should be eliminated. Plus, how do you let someone down easy? Ooof.
TW: light discussion of height as it relates to transphobia
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 full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/3PmRc5n
Bad with Money is produced, edited, sound engineered and mixed by Elif Geris. 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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May 6, 2022 • 14min
Would You Accept Rainbow Gifts From a Cute Kid?
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. And at the end of the show, two asks for you! Write in with your own stories!
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 full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/3MoAWPn
Bad with Money is produced, edited, sound engineered and mixed by Elif Geris. 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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May 4, 2022 • 42min
GirlBoss Capitalism and White Feminism with Koa Beck
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 conversation! Koa is a genius guest. Get into it.
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 full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/3Mr138j
Bad with Money is produced, edited, sound engineered and mixed by Elif Geris. 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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Apr 29, 2022 • 19min
The Thrilling Conclusion To My Colbert Scam
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 asks for you! Please do them!
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 full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/3FSBgDk
Bad with Money is produced, edited, sound engineered and mixed by Elif Geris. 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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Apr 27, 2022 • 58min
Corporate Pride: Pinkwashing
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 outreach. Then, Gaby and the co-hosts of the Dyking Out podcast comedians Carolyn Bergier & Melody Kamali chat about the weirdest Pride collaborations, why parents are obsessed with getting their kids fast fashion rainbow merch, and the doublethink that goes into working with companies to promote gay products or put on gay events. Cops at Pride! Rainbow MAGA hats! What a world!
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 full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/3OH4F7F
Bad with Money is produced, edited, sound engineered and mixed by Elif Geris. 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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Apr 22, 2022 • 24min
Intense Vegan Replies and Workplace Scams
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 future episode we're doing with your voicemails and emails about your lovely fur babies and beyond.
Trigger warning for animal oppression
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, edited, sound engineered and mixed by Elif Geris. 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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Apr 20, 2022 • 57min
My Greatest Scam with Laci Mosley and Amy Ordman
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 how the pandemic opened people's hearts to scams. Finally, Gaby talks to their friend and YouTuber Amy Ordman about an immigration-roommate scam she fell victim to and how it took up years of her life.
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 full transcript of this episode, visit: https://bit.ly/3vCTqV0
Bad with Money is produced, edited, sound engineered and mixed by Elif Geris. 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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