Building a Better Dave
by Dave Jackson
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Stop Signs, Golf Clubs, and the KKK: Why We See What We're Looking For
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About this podcast
A funny look at relationships, marriage, divorce, love, sex, life, dating advice, and the weird thoughts that pop into Dave's head when he is sleep deprived. Guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, think, or groan. Life is too important to be taken seriously
Episodes
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- Stop Signs, Golf Clubs, and the KKK: Why We See What We're Looking For · 19 min · Episode 291Stop Signs, Golf Clubs, and the KKK: Why We See What We're Looking For" If you see people as the enemy, you're going to find evidence of it everywhere, because that's exactly…
- Quit Telling Me What To Think · 12 min · Episode 289I expect the news to lean left or to lean right, and it drives me crazy. The one side calls the other side a bunch of names. We never really get the true story. It's all intended…
- The Kids are Going to Be Here · 10 min · Episode 289I got a call from my sister-in-law as I was driving to get some pizza, and she invited me over to her house because the 3rd of April is my great nieces birthday. We were going to…
- I'm Not 23: My Persuit of Brandywine Falls · 19 min · Episode 288This month has been a wild ride—I've spent a ton of money and even more energy waterproofing my basement, only to find out the pipes were completely clogged and needed major…
- And Then Life Pulled Me Back In · 16 min · Episode 287On this episode of Building a Better Dave, I open up about a lifelong battle with debt, from childhood lessons learned at the family kitchen table to the hard realities of…
- Brilliant Journalism · 9 min · Episode 285In this episode, I look into the hilariously pointless world of sports interviews. Ever sit through those sideline or post-game questions and wonder why we bother? Trust me, I do…
- Waterboarding for Fruit · 12 min · Episode 284Hey, it's Dave—and on this episode of Building a Better Dave, I talk all about the weirdness that is Halloween in my neighborhood lately. As October rolls in, I've noticed a…
- Old Habits Die Hard · 14 min · Episode 283In this episode, I open up about a recent experience I had on Reddit where, despite my own advice, I ended up feeding the trolls. I share how I got pulled into a frustrating…
- I'm Going to Need Some Proof Please... · 12 min · Episode 282So I had no idea I would get backlash about saying, "Hey I think Charlie Kirk might be on to something about this we shold all talk to each other.." thing going on. I got TONS of…
- Where Did My Country Go? · 13 min · Episode 281I just don't recognize my country. I got to see someone shot in the neck and die today. Then people cheered because they didn't like his opinions. It just seems so weird…
- 14 Hours in a Car · 15 min · Episode 280So I'm driving to Chicago and back over a weekend. That's 14 hours in a car. While I'm not ancient, I'm not young. I'm not 23 anymore. Did I just write a check with my mind that…
- But I Can Still Play Ping Pong · 17 min · Episode 279In this episode, Dave shares a candid account of his recent health updates, and it's a mix of challenges and victories. From starting the year with new exercise routines to…
- Father Time is Undefeated · 28 min · Episode 278Today I share some insights as I deal with the loss of a friend. Death sucks, but when you lose people who are YOUNGER then you, with no warning, it really sucks. Today I talk…
- Someone Stop This Train · 13 min · Episode 277This was recorded during my last few minutes of being 59. Life is dragging me kicking and screaming into my 60s. I'm not happy about it. Don't you get it? I'm 23 honest. I've…
- I'm not a Car Guy · 16 min · Episode 276Episode Summary In this episode, Dave reflects on his recent struggles with his car in frigid Ohio weather and how it reminded him of the "old days" of dealing with unreliable…
- The Gift of Covid · 16 min · Episode 275• A Christmas Conundrum: What do you do when the much-anticipated family gathering is jeopardized by an unexpected bout of COVID-19? Dave recounts his experience, offering a…
- An Easy Way to Make $50 a Month · 12 min · Episode 274I filed for Bankrupcy in 2004. I know there is a difference between being poor and being BROKE. Today I share a strategy I've been doing for most of this year and it's saving me…
- What's Wrong with My Brain? Dealing with Self-Doubt and Recognition · 20 min · Episode 273In the latest episode, I share my personal experience with podcasting, detailing how I ended up in podcasting post-divorce while living in my brother's basement. Despite…
- Get Your Money Working For You · 14 min · Episode 272Welcome to another episode of Better Dave! Today, I'm diving into the fascinating world of personal finance and exploring how we can get our money working for us. I've spent over…
- Losing Everything to Gain Perspective- A Story of Hope and Humanity · 10 min · Episode 271Today's story reminds us there's still hope in humanity. In this episode, our host, Dave Jackson, shares a personal mishap that turns into a surprising testament to the goodness…
