An autistic listener writes in with a sexual story unrelated to money. (Skip to 3:09 if you want to opt out.) Then, Gabe shares their own autism journey and how weird it's been to share. A fast fashion author quotes Gabe's book Bad With Money in their own book. Julia writes in to talk about how they needed to write an essay in order to be promoted as a software engineer, and how burnt out that made them. Another listener writes in to explain what happened to them when they just stopped paying their credit card debt, and how they got sued. Why did we all have to learn Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing?? Amy Fritz shares her terrible experiences with Dave Ramsey and it sounds way too much like Scientology, and Bubba's food truck exposes problems with Shark Tanks' Daymond John. THE DRAMA! 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

Author of "Quitting" Julia Keller joins the podcast to talk about how quitting is good actually, the toxic myth of perseverance, capitalist striving, and grit, and the difference between quitting for a dream and quitting just to vibe. Plus, impulsivity and regret, rethinking living paycheck to paycheck, and ending the judgement around just freaking quitting everything. Set yourself free!A note: At the end of the interview, Gabe and Julia discuss some accidental transphobia that happens in the book and it has a positive outcome. Take care while listening!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

Another German listener writes in about all the weird take home assignments and challenges she's had to do to get a job. Plus, what the heck is an "Experience Day?" Keo calls in to respond to Frank, who wrote in about getting recommended this podcast on a date. And there's a twist!!! Jamie is a hiring manager and has a different view on using tests to hire. Lavinia walks us through her very looooong job interview process as a software engineer. Gabe wants to talk about the trillion dollar coin, which is a real thing that he has become obsessed with. Money is fake. 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

A listener and her husband have started going through YEARS of mail and have some tips for other people who hate the mail. An economist and pastor has a different, analytical opinion on debt with a religious and non judgemental framework. Aussie Maddie sends a voice memo about the costs of living in her country including welfare benefits and her experiences with family and disability. And finally, G has a bunch of information and warnings about going through a gay divorce with splitting property and using a divorce template found online.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

Welcome to another series we've been doing on Black women, money and the movies! This week, we have B.A.P.S. with Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid, a dive into class, inheritances, and upward mobility. Plus, ICONIC fashion, Roger Ebert's shortsighted review, and how it eventually became a cult classic. Producer and writer Melisa D. Monts joins the show to talk "Black famous" vs. "white famous," the flimsy but hilarious plot of this 1997 film, and what the film says about money.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

A listener calls in and wants to know how to run a podcasting scam. Another laments disability unfairness. A foreign fan thinks the US "sick days" system should not be so normalized, including something mind blowing about international headache pain pill sales. Then, River Nice's interview and disability insurance problems, computer science majors sharing their "live coding" and whiteboarding job interview stories, and an Apple review that says we're back, baby!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

tw: transphobia, intimate-partner violence, suicideIsn't it romantic when a man robs a bank to pay for his lover's sex change operation? Trans healthcare is too expensive! Welcome to another "bank robbing movie" episode because Gabe wants to talk about heist films whether you like it or not! This week, Gabe is joined by trans showrunner and writer Jaclyn Moore to discuss 1972's trans and queer iconic film Dog Day Afternoon starring short king Al Pacino. Plus, we also dig into the 2013 documentary about the real life man behind the robbery "The Dog" which is the WILDEST character study on LGBTQ issues and transgender history that you can not miss. Truly, twists you will not see coming.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

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