Episodes
Merry Christmas, SMILE!
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...
What I Always Wanted
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"...
Archie the Giant Demonic Snowman
Welcome to day #6 of the "12 Dave's of Christmas" When Santa's line got too long the genius staff of Chapel Hill Mall in Akron, Ohio decided to invent "Archie" this 3 stories tall snowman to talk to kids (who would then relay all information to...
Grandma’s Role Call
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...
Decorating the Christmas Bush
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...
SANTA WAS HERE
Welcome to Building a Better Dave "12 Dave's of Christmas" where today 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...
No Bass Solos in Christmas Music
Today I talk about the excitement when Dad would bring home a new LP of Christmas music. For me, I love warm, cozy music. The albums would have different artist but eventually, someone would bust out the horn section and blast my head off. Happy Vegas...
Grandpa’s Toboggan Shoot
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 Grandpa’s Hill (his...
The Nurse Strikes Back
It's been a while. I had to prepare for and then take my final exams and my first semester at Akron University is in the books. FINALLY. Get ready for "12 Daves of Christmas" coming tomorrow! Dave tells about a fun trip to eat at Friendly's. Now we...
OH HAPPY DAY!
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...
THE FLEETWOOD MAC
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 Belafonte, The Beatles, etc. Today's kids don't know who...
There ARE Consequences
The dumbing of America, Teen Pregnancy is now invading my life. I share my thoughts on the subject and what is possibly some of the reasons. Parents still bitter from a divorce want to prove they are the "cooler" parent and in the process throw their...
Anybody Want to Get Mellow?
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 brother's room one day and he had put on Wang Dang Sweet...
Feeling Homeless
Missing the days of comforters and hot chocolate. The joys of living out of a suitcase are slowly eroding my attitude. We take for granted that "Ahhhhh..." feeling of walking into our homes. Until you don't have one (or at least one that is truly...
Rope a Dope
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...
Only in America
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.
Squeeze This...
OK, I just saw a Charmin commercial and we now have Soft and Strong toilet paper. STOP THE MADNESS. have you been down the frozen pizza aisle lately? I lost my organizer. Read that again. The role of the lost and found. Music from the Podsafe music...
Where is Mrs Fresh?
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 scholarship. Parents start saving for college now. I'm...
Table For Two Please
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...
Dumb as a Crayon
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.com Music From the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com The Leaving Trains "Dumb as a...
The Truth About Teenage Boys
I work with teenagers a lot. 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...
Outlawing Broccoli
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
Red White and Screwed
Is it too much to ask all of our new neighbors to learn English? Why do new immigrants 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...
Bring Your Brick
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