леглаSo where have I been? Well I got a job I hated, and now I have a job I love.  Then the dog ate a whole box of Trix, and then a WHOLE chocolate cake, and then decided to throw up on the couch. It’s been fun. The road to happily ever after has taken a [...]

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Today I talk about the sport of having sex when you have children in the house. I also relive July 1972 when the Stones came to town. I wasn’t allowed out because of the hippies. Most people talk about the oldest child having very strict parents, the youngest having it too easy (and getting spoiled) and of [...]

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Today we finish up with stories from my honeymoon. This time we relive the “relaxing” trip we had riding inner tubes down the little river in Pigeon Forge TN. We had a great time. We have the scars to prove it. We talk about scooter and his death defying dives, taking people out of the river, [...]

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According to an AARP article Dolly Parton is worth between 200 and 400 million dollars.  She has done some fine things with her money like she has donated millions of books for parents to read to their children. She created Dollywood and the Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge Tennessee which I’m sure brings in some [...]

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Diane (my wife) and I  headed off for our honeymoon. Destination Pigeon Forge Tennessee. It was about a 9 hour drive and on the way we listened to the radio, and finally popped in an audio book about making your second marriage work.  It helped pass the time, and kept us alert. We got to [...]

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Today I’m playing snippets from my wedding to the lovely Diane (formerly known as “the Nurse”).  The wedding day is a bit of a blur. Everything went off without too much stress. The honeymoon stories will be following (much more entertaining than the wedding ceremony probably). So here is what you get: The Vows “the countess” (my [...]

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Let’s count the people who had had their lives take a turn for the worse after having a reality show about their life. If your show gets an audience, it seems to ruin your life. Nick and Jessica Simpson (divorce) Dave Navare and Carmen Electra (divorce) Jack and Kate + 8 (c’mon – Divorce) The Osbournes (Kids went to [...]

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I went to a concert and saw a small girl who was just F A T. I watched and she shoveled more pizza, pepsi, brownies, popcorn into her pie hole. When she went back for more, her Mother (finally) said no. The girl cried. Mom caved. It was sad and hard to watch. I had to deliver a pnishment [...]

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Today I talk about how my life has not been very eventful. Then my ex-wife called me at 3:30 in the morning to let me know that a dog (that used to be my dog) was lost. She had let him outside, but she couldn’t find him. Now the interesting thing is, this dog had SERIOUS [...]

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online casino Here are some tips for future grooms as you prepare for your wedding: If she says she wants a small wedding. marry her immediately do not pass go do not collect 200 dollars. Saying things really romantic like, “I’m just excited to say I do and spend the rest of my life waking up next to [...]

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I’m typically a hard person to find speechless, but when my Ethics teacher presented us a blog posting about a Japanese video game called “Rapelay”  where the goal of the games was to rape women and force them into having abortions. I grew up playing Monopoly and operation.  I was speechless. I mean how does that [...]

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When I was growing up I was always amazed at how adults were fascinated about me having an imaginary friend. So I made up a friend that made no sense (he lived on top of a water tower). This delighted the adults. The more ridiculous the story, the more they would laugh, and I like [...]

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Today I talk about some horrible movie I had to watch for my education. It is some skit done by professors at the University of Akron. The fun part is one of the professors has a horrible speach issue. Now I don’t want to be insensitive, but this guy would be good to work the [...]

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Today I talk about the struggles of my last semester at college. I got quite the run around, and when things were back on track I was grateful, but curious as to why I never received an apology. I also talk about the joy of paying thousands of dollars for classes that are absolutely crap. My [...]

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Today I’m talking about my New Year’s eve. I was watching Dick Clark’s rockin’ eve hosted by Ryan Seacrest. It was fairly horrible. The interesting thing is when I was growing up Dick Clark was for the younger people and Guy Lombardo was for the old folks. Now Dick Clark is for the older folk [...]

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Today I come to you with the demented slant on Christmas music. This was caused by hearing the same 14 songs over and over. I mean I love Andy Williams, but not for four weeks straight. It turns out that while rock music is about Sex Drugs and Rock n Roll, Christmas music is the [...]

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I was very surprised when I went to the mall and saw there was no line to sit with Santa. Santa looked pretty good (probably an out of work financial consultant), and I thought “Let’s get our picture taken.” It would be interesting to see how things have changed since you sat on his lap [...]

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Today I talk about me popping the question last week to “The Nurse” and she made me very happy by saying yes.  Today I talk about the absolute guys view to engagement ring shopping. There is a strange aerobic dance that women do when they put on a ring. She loves choices. I mean she LOOOOOVVVES [...]

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Today I talk about something I keep on seeing. I keep seeing divorced parents using their children as a tool to get back at their ex.  This is truly amazing when I think about it. You are so focused on your own grudge, and your hate of your spouse (deserved or not) that you will [...]

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rent a car bulgariaToday I talk about some interesting “coincidences” that happen as my old car died (199,009 miles ) and I got approved for a car loan (I couldn’t even get a best buy card a few months ago). And I needed a reliable car as I drive about 400 miles a week. Luckily a [...]

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I’m not making this up. MTV has a new show “Sex with Mom and Dad” where Daddies little skank has been knocking boots with her boyfriend without protection so we bring in Doctor Drew to get her to talk about the details of her sex life with her parents. They are so proud that she’s [...]

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My New Name is AIG So the US Government is broke. Here is a solution: Instead of giving 85 billion to greedy pigs on wallstreet, why not give it to everyone who is an adult in the US? (301,000,000 people). Give the government 30% (so they get 25,500,000,000 back immediately). This would leave everyone with 297,500 to [...]

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Being a sports fan in Cleveland is a painful experience. We have the Cleveland browns who start every year losing every game. Then they kick into gear and back their way into the play offs and lose in the first round. We have our basketball team with Lebron James. He’s from Akron (thank God, now I can [...]

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My sister in law teaches second grade. Did you know the parents of students that get flunked can veto the flunk and send them into the next grade? It’s true. Why? Because nobody wants to make children feel bad. There is no accountability. She had 17 out of 27 students last year that didn’t speak [...]

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This show originates from www.betterdave.com  Words are fun. I want to know who gets to decide when a word is officially a word. I was at a Cleveland Indians game and the other team had a guy named Chone Figgins. (his full name is Desmond DeChone Figgins ). Why do we name the first poo of [...]

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My Cousin’s memorial service was people explaining how Shawn was “being Shawn” and tale after tale on what a great friend he was, and how he just didn’t care for rules. He definitely would color “outside the lines.” So as I walked away from the service I thought, “I could stand be to a bit more [...]

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I’ve had enough. We need some common sense in the White House.

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Normally I don’t talk about things that involve other people, but this weekend I attended a great event. I went to a family reunion with the Nurse.  I had a phenomenal time. First thing first this family takes the time once a year to get together and catch up. How cool is that? In a day [...]

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I lost my cousin Shawn Steinmetz this week. He was 33, and has two very young daughters. It was a freak bike accident. He was here a few weeks ago for my nieces graduation party, and now he’s gone. I don’t have all the details, and in reality it doesn’t matter. Hug your kids. Call your [...]

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Today I introduce you to my new Great Nephew. He sure is little. It really drove home the point of how absolutely life changing kids are. I can honestly say that at age 43 I’m glad I don’t have this kind of responsibility that is soooo 24/7. I talk about how “The Countess” has made the [...]

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Today’s show has the F word it. You’ve been warned.   This is one of the “weird” episodes where I just wonder why things go into my mind at certain times. I happened to notice that Apple Jacks has no mascot while most children’s cereals have a mascot (Tony the Tiger, Lucky for Lucky Charms, The rabbit [...]

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Today I talk about one of my life?s most embarrassing moments. I made a huge mistake, and I thought about not talking about it on the show. However, the ?teacher? in me took over and I thought ?If someone can learn from my mistake, it?s worth it.? All signs point to me not passing a class [...]

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Today I tell the story of trying to help my niece as she is in labor. The bad news is Hospitals make me physically sick due to some psychological reason beyond my control. It is very strange as my new great nephew was born on the same day my Mother died 19 years ago (in the [...]

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I’ve noticed that when you go to just about ANY restaurant these days, if its someone’s birthday they bring the whole kitchen crew out to sing their “Hey It’s Your Birthday” song. I’ve also noticed that after about the 27th time of hearing this song the performance needs some tweaking. I think this whole thing was started [...]

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So my girlfriend and I listened to the book “Men are from Mars, women are from Venus in the car ride to Dayton Ohio where I was talking to the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop. I learned some new stuff as did my girlfriend. Men are like rubber bands. They have an intimacy cycle, where they get close, and then snap [...]

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Today I talk about being in a house that is 75% percent women most of the time (and how it makes toilet paper and endangered species). Also, this weeks Cosmopolitan magazine has a headline that says, “Be a genius in bed.” (or something like that). I mean sex has been around for a while. Don’t you think we’ve got [...]

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So my trust went left of center this weekend as I let some small circumstances get the best of me and get “in my head” making me act like someone I don’t want to be. I’m not very proud of myself. In the end, my “suspicious” attitude showed “The Nurse” how much I TRULY cared, and that made [...]

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Today we welcome a new listener – and then piss them off. Wonderful. This podcast is kind of “my diary.” But not really the truth. You only get MY side of the story so you know there is another two thirds of the story. So my last podcast where I got to be a “Dad” for a [...]

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Today I talk about how “The Countess” and I performed in a talent show. It was amazing, and I am so proud of her. It was great to make a memory with such a great kid. Then I thought about it. As much as we know parents can influence their kids. Does that mean as adults we influence our [...]

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 I went to a Casting Crowns show last night. It was amazing. I had never heard of them (I went to see the opening band), and they just blew me away. Check out their latest CD from iTunes and AMAZON.COM   I’ve always thought about sponsoring a kid. In the end I never did. Well its time. Sure its not in [...]

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I’m trying to learn new things as I try to “better” Dave.  The one thing I think I stink at is quitting.  I’ve been thinking about quitting things. You can only take so much right? I was watching the movie “Rocky Balboa” (not horrible).  There was a great scene in the movie.  In the movie Rocky [...]

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OK, its official. I don’t understand women.  Today I return to one of my favorite topics which is how men and women are so different. Here are some topics: Nails: I don’t know a guy who picks a women based on their nails, but women love to do their nails, and comment on other women’s nails. Listening: [...]

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Before we even set foot in Fat Fish Blue in Downtown Cleveland, I knew what to expect. You see a large female soul singer (who happened to be African-American)  was going to be on stage. I told the nurse (my girlfriend), “This women will follow the large soul singer formula and sing about grinding it to [...]

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This year it was interesting as the conductor at the High School said “Happy Holidays” and someone from the audience shouted out MERRY CHRISTMAS. The audience laughed. Today we have a very special guest who chimes in with some tips for NEXT year around the holidays (or really ANY day). 1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting [...]

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Today I tell the story of Christmas Eve. For a child this was known as “Hours of Torture” followed by some presents. The “finish line” of the waiting for presents was Grandpa (better known as POPO – “poe poe”) reading the Christmas story. So when my Grandparents left of to go live with relatives in Texas I [...]

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My Grandfather was one of the first people to have an artificial tree. He had a unique way of decorating it. It sticks in my mind even though it was so many years ago. Music “What Child is This” Jimme Bratcher www.jimmiebratcher.com from the Podsafe Music Network music.podshow.com

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Yesterday I talkeds about Surprising your parents on Christmas. As I got older I took this to a new dimented level. I would talk pictures of my parents as they took their first steps out of their bedroom (yes that’s really my Dad). Nothing like facing a flashbulb at 6 in the morning. Music: Jimmie Bratcher [...]

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Today is Day #9 in the Twelve DAVES of Christmas. Today I talk about how we turned the tables on our parents and had a Surprise for them when they woke up. This is a tradition that would take a horrible turn in the near future (tomorrows show). But it did teach me that it [...]

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Welcome to another installment of “The 12 Dave’s of Christmas” (#8 for those keeping Track) Today I’m going to do something I’ve NEVER done in any of my 100s of podcast episodes. I’m going to SING. It’s a Christimas song about the true meaning of Chrstmas. It’s me, a guitar, and a microphone (and a touch of reverb).

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OK, We all have stories of odd gifts. However, looking back these many of my “unique” gifts came from family members who lived out of town and saw me once or twice a year.  I could’ve won an Oscar for my performance “Best Faking of Appreciation” role. MUSIC What Child is This from Jimmie Bratcher (www.jimmirbratcher.com ) [...]

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Welcome to day #6 of the “12 dave’s of Christmas”   When Santa’s line got too long the genious staff of Chappel Hill Mall in Akron, Ohio decided to invent “Archie” this 3 story tall snowman to talk to kids (who would then relay all information to Santa). Hmmm… back to the drawing board. Music from Jimmie Bratcher [...]

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http://www.betterdave.com/ is the home page of the Podcast.  Welcome to another installment of “The 12 Dave’s of Christmas” I talk about the spooky basement with the hand grenade, the shell, and the doorway to hell. A great place to play on Chrismas day. Music: “what child is this” by Jimmie Bratcher from the Podsafe Music Network (www.jimmiebratcher.com and [...]

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While my Grandmother was sharp as a tack into her 90’s, the woman could not pick out a Christmas tree to save her life. One weekend every year my cousins and I would get together to “Decorate the Christmas Bush.” It had old lights, old ornaments, and an old toy soldier that we found to be [...]

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Welcome to Building a Better Dave “12 Dave’s of Christmas” where to day I talk about the joy of waking my parents up when myself (and my brother and sister) had found out that Santa had come! Music “What Child is this” from www.jimmirbratcher.com and the Podsafe Music Network. (music.podshow.com )

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Today I talk about the excitement when Dad would bring home a new LP of Chrstmas music. For me I love warm, cozy music. The albums would have different artist but eventualyl someone would bust out the horn section and blast my head off. Happy Vegas Christmas – no thanks My favorite Christmas album of all [...]

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Welcome to the “12 Daves of Christmas” where over the next 12 days I will be relating Christmas themes memories. Today I relive the tale of almost decapitating my cousing Kevin. Please note this picture is not my Granpa’s Hill (his was steeper). Music What Child Is this from Jimmie Bratcher from the Podsafe Music Network

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Its been a while. I had to prepare for and then take my final exams and my first semester at Akron Univeristy is in the books. FINALLY. Get ready for “12 Daves of Christimas” coming tomorrow! Dave tells about a fun trip to eat at Friendly’s. Now we can’t complain about children in this restaturant, but if [...]

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Show #55 from http://www.betterdave.com/ I’ve been saying “It’s going to Get Better” for quite a while. “The Nurse” and I were coming to a crossroads if something didn’t change, and we got some great news in regards to my college career (and how long it will last). MUSIC “In Time” from Bari Koral by the CD at CDBaby.com The [...]

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NOT ENTIRELY WORK SAFE  I’m amazed at the generation gap when it comes to college kids. I guess I was weird as I grew up listening to everything. I listen to Benny Goodman, Glen Miller, Harry Belefonte, The Beatles, etc. Today’s kids don’t know who Fleetwood Mac is.  Oh, I’m sorry I mean “The Fleetwood Mac.” I [...]

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The dumbing of America, Teen Pregnancy are now invading my life. I share my thoughts on the subject and what are possibly some of the reasons. Parents still bitter from a divorce want to prove the are the “cooler” parent and in the process throw their child under the bus. Children know that their parents feel [...]

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NOT WORK SAFE For some people it was the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. While I grew up watching Glen Campbell, and Tom Jones on TV. I had my Bachman Turner Overdrive albums, but I walked into my brothers room one day and he had put on Wang Dang Sweet Poontang from the Album Double Live Gonzo. Realize [...]

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Missing the days of comforters and hot chocolate. The joys of living out of a suitcase are slowy eroding my attitude. We take for granted that “Ahhhhh…” feeling of wlking into our homes. Until you don’t have one (or at least one that is truly yours, where you can put some roots down…) I really [...]

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You will not believe this episode as I take on the subject of Menopause and all the joys that it brings… We also have some listener feedback from Wayne, Rich Palmer (who really liked the episode “Only in America“) and Brian Mundy (who really liked “The Truth about Teenage Boys“). Thanks for the comments guys. Keep em coming [...]

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I heard about this and I thought, “This is a joke.” However, it is real. Then when I read about it at www.dietfacts.com I was blown away.  I mean if you feed this to your kids is it breakfast, a snack, or child abuse? Only in America.

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OK, I just saw a charmin commercial and we now have Soft and Strong toilet paper. STOP THE MADNESS. have you been down the forzen pizza isle lately? I lost my organizer. Read that again. The role of the lost and found. Music from the podsafe music network at http://music.podshow.com www.astepbehind.com “Back in Action” Doing some shopping? Check out www.supportthisshow.com

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Dave talks about going to his new school that is 4 times as expensive. See www.betterdave.com/support And we listen to an episode of Dr Phil. Kind of… Kids get good grades so you can get a scholorship. Parents start saving for college now. I’m unemployed and yet somehow still make too much money. I love our [...]

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Look if your kid can’t read the menu – LEAVE THEM HOME. That’s what Babysitters and grandparents are for! I’m tired of dodging forks during my dinner. Besides your actions are increasing the divorce rate. Would it be too much to ask that you do NOT set your children on fire until you get home? Is life [...]

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Teenage boys can be stupid. I talk about a tale that happened right in front of my face, and why I use books to lie to myself. Website is www.betterdave.comMusic From the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com The Leaving Trains “Dumb as a Crayon”

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I work with teenages alot. I have nieces who are teenagers, my girlfriend has teenage daughters, and I work with the youth of my church. While I realize that saving yourself for marriage may be a pipe dream, I thought I should let girls know what is going on. I should probably let parents know as [...]

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Dave talks about having a “hero” moment with “The Senator” (the 10 year old son of his girlfriend). It was an amazing moment. Music From the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com Superhero from Anthony Stauffer and Holy Smoke

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Is it too much to ask all of our new neighbors to learn English? Why do new immagrants not embrace English like the ones who came over in the early 1900s.Dave expresses his frustration about being asked to speak spanish at his local bank machine Music from the podsafe music network http://music.podshow.com Star Spangled Banner by Trinity [...]

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The planet is going down the tubes.  Want some very disturbing television to watch? My Sweet 16 or Engaged or Underaged Music from “Life Has Teeth” from the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com

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I recently came across a very unique bathroom experience. You could witness the battle of good and evil all in one place. I was amazed at the craftsmanship, and creativity

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Hey I made it through my first weekend with the new band. Nothing like playing music you’ve never heard in front of 100 people. Also the people in these clubs are WASTED. Welcome to sleep deprivation theater as I’ve had four hours of sleep. Music “Drunk Tonight” from the Blody Irish boys from the Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com www.bloddyirishboys.com [...]

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I talk about regaining some weight, and how interesting it is that we all focus on the freaks. It appears the worse we behave the more attention we receive.  Why do things that could actually inspre us to do better get little or no spotlight. Music from the podsafe music network at music.podshow.com from Halfway Home [...]

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I talk about getting straight A’s for the first time in my life, possibly getting into a new band, and a trip to the baseball park with 29 of my closest friends.

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 Just a quick blurb to let everyone know I’m going to be taking a small hiatus as I prepare for my final exams (a week, maybe ten days). Don’t worry. All is well. Music by Leerone – “All is Well” from the Podsafe Music Network  Buy her CD at CDBaby for $6. or for more info go to [...]

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I tell the story of buying a dress for my Mother’s 59th birthday. Little did I know that she would be wearing it to her funeral. Now you may wondering why I would share such a personal tale. Because there are plenty of you who have Mothers and ignore them on Mother’s Day. You’re too busy to [...]

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Dave answers some email from Slau, and talks about Women being from Venus and the Genius of John Gray. Actually its a good book. A big surprise Dave couldn’t find something. John Gray has penned these classics: What Your Mother Couldn’t Tell You and Your Father Didn’t Know (Hardcover) How to Get What You Want and Want What [...]

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I talk about the courage to do the right thing, and the stamina to work through your problems. If you can work through your problems you come out stronger on the other side of them (if you truly work through them and not just push them under the rug). Music “The Weight of Words” by Slau [...]

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I talk about a lesson he learned this weekend when “The Nurse” seem upset about something that was “no big deal” to me. I also comment on a wedding went to where it was wedding #4 for the Bride. God bless her for having the nerve to get back on the horse. Again and again…. and again. Music from [...]

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Today I discuss the day at his elementary school when all the boys decided to race to determine who was the fastest…. and the slowest. I also talk about some of the lessons of backyard football apply in real life. I found a great tune, and I have to play it for you. The artists name is Albert [...]

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Dave discusses the joys of being slightly disorganized. In less than 6 hours he can’t find: A Book His Wallet His Assignments His Shoes His mind………. Music by Zamarro “Lost”

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I was tempted to call this Episode “Growing up Brady,” but changed my mind. This episode has me remembering one of my most embarrassing moments in life when I had not choice but to go to school wearing two tone pants. I think you’ll find that when you think about life’s embarrassing moments, you usually end [...]

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Dave takes some time to realize how much time we can waste asking “What if?” Don’t get lost in “What-ifville.” He also talks about some of the comforting words of wisdom his father shared with him growing up. Music: “What if World” Steve McDaniel from the Podsafe Music Network

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Dave talks about “Silent Convulsions” (those time when you’re not supposed to laugh – but can’t help it). His love of “Literature”, his winter coat with 8 million pckets, and the sound of Ozzy Singing Backwards

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Dave talks about a recent trip to Toys R Us, and he’s noticed that while you’re not allowed to judge anyone, everyone seems to be pretty judgemental about Christians…. Music by WII  F-in-A, I Love Jesus!

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Dave talks about Carpe Diem (and doing everything) vs Doing Nothing Well. Prioritizing, and having a Superman complex. Call in your comments 888-563-3228 . Music “New Day” by Nate McDonough from the Podsafe Music Network Nate McDonough music captures the feeling and essence of songwriting with an entrancing voice and eclectic melodies that grab you from the very [...]

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Guys Valentine’s Day is here. So I talk a bit about the differences between Men and Women.  Guys we have an oppotunity to open up and bust that stereotype about guys not talking about their feelings. You have the opportunity, so take advantage. Being that my Valentine’s Day budget is kind of small, I’ve decided to [...]

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Dave talks about his junk, and asks why are bathroom stalls becoming extinct? He talks about his new college classes, appreciating diversity, spanking your kids, and attack of the Britneys and the Walmart Generation. Music by the Gentlemen Losers www.gentlemenlosers.com “God’s Perfect Rainbow” from the Podsafe Music Network

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Dave goes MOBILE and talks baout his very first day of school as he battles white out conditions on his way to his first day of College – again. Music – New Day by the Band Glorydive from the Podsafe Music Network. Hear samples and Buy their CD at CDBaby Glorydive – Rock music with killer vocals, [...]

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