Just Dumb Enough Podcast

Indie Author with Bob McGough

What do a lizard-man, a ham sandwich, a redneck wizard, and a druidic game warden have to do with each other? Our expert today exemplifies that independent authors have all the limitless creativity and access they could ever need to find an audience that loves their work.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 
My guest today is Bob McGough. Bob is an indie author and game designer who isn't afraid to tell the truth about what happens once you publish a book, no matter the outlet. He values transparency in a field that intentionally tries to obfuscate what "good sales" are, and breaks down the real milestones that make writing such a valuable tool for so many creative people.
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Let's publish our own stories and be proud that we finished!
There's something about redneck wizard that will make me laugh every time, and I think it's partially the mental image of Harry Potter with a shotgun, and how exactly the "magic" makes things disappear.
In other news, August is chugging along and the rankings have updated just a little:
1. The United States, still led by New York, California, and Illinois. 2. England of the United Kingdom. 3. Canada, still barely led by Ontario, with British Columbia just behind.4. Australia, with New South Wales now leading Victoria by two listeners.5. Ghana, once again overtaking New Zealand. 
That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

Ghostwriting with Doug Crowe

I love writing for my own enjoyment, but many people do it for a living. Some of these people write a dozen books a year, only to put someone else's name on it.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 
My guest today is Doug Crowe. Doug founded and runs a company specializing in "ghostwriting". It's not journalism for the dead, although that would also be super cool, it's writing out books and novels for people who have a story and money, but no extra time. These ghost writers work tirelessly to ensure that every book they touch can reach a wider audience and have a meaningful impact.
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Let's either start writing, or start getting paid for our writing!
It seems almost counter intuitive to be a career writer who never gets credit for their own work, but considering the average book sales topping out before you sell 300 copies: It is actually much more profitable to write for people who already have money and a story.
In other news, August is now here and the rankings have updated just a little:
1. The United States, led by New York, Illinois, and California. 2. England of the United Kingdom. 3. New Zealand. 4. Canada, led by Ontario, with British Columbia just behind. 5. Australia, with Victoria now leading New South Wales. 
Ghana did beat New Zealand in a last minute victory for July. 
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That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

Born in a Cult with Gabriel Milon

As a global culture obsessed with cults, we know very little about what it's truly like to be in one; much less what it takes to escape and start a normal life for yourself.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 
My guest today is Gabriel Milon. Gabriel was born into a very famous Christianity based cult, and by the time he tried to make a normal life: He had to rebuild who he was from the ground up. It's not all black cloaks and daggers with human sacrifice, but it is an absolutely enlightening and engaging story, so stick around!
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Let's be careful with who we call Grandpa! 
This story of escape and a successful life after is really something that makes me feel good and hopeful, but for as much as we touched on: There is hours more content about the darkness and depravity behind the Children of God cult. Honestly, I don't think there is a solid reason for this show to dive into the worst of the worst. If you found this episode entertaining, use it as a springboard to seek out other shows like "Last Podcast on the Left" who did a full five part series on the inner workings.
In other news, July is almost over and the rankings have updated just a little:
1. The United States, now led by New York, California, and Texas. 2. England of the United Kingdom. 3. Canada, led by Ontario, with British Columbia trying to catch up last minute. 4. Australia, with New South Wales holding a lead, and Victoria trailing behind. 5. Ghana, overtaking New Zealand this week. It's a tight race as we close up the month in a few days. 
That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) with Chris Mason

I think the phrase "I'm a little OCD" has been said by most of the people on the planet at some point in time, but it's truly understood by very few. Our expert today will explain why no one has ever been just a little bit OCD.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 
My guest today is Chris Mason. Chris struggled with obsessive compulsive disorder for decades before finding a way out. He's here to share what the disorder actually is, how it manifests, and the path he found to escape it.
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Let's try to do an intro!
The amount I learned about OCD in this interview really didn't sink in until I heard it all again while editing. So if there are topics you've enjoyed, go back and re-listen to get even more out of it.
In other news, July is rolling onward and the rankings have updated a little:
1. The United States, now led by New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania.2. England of the United Kingdom.3. Canada, with Ontario widening their lead.4. Australia, with New South Wales holding a lead, and Victoria and Queensland both desperately trying to overtake them.5. New Zealand, overtaking Ghana.
That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Nonprofit Organizations (NPO) with Mickey Desai

Did you know that legally speaking: Only one group of individuals in a Non Profit Organization cannot make a profit? That seems wrong, but it's just one of the many things which surprised me in talking to our expert today.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
Sorry for the delay in episode from Monday to Tuesday, my original episode had some major audio problems that require more attention.My guest today is Mickey Desai. Mickey is a podcaster and non profit expert who has served on several board of directors, and now gives advice to those who are working in or entering the space. I definitely came away from this one with a whole new view on just how NPOs function, and the challenges some of them face.
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Let's work for free... maybe.
It seems so unusual that a board member of a potentially large company cannot get paid, but I feel like it has to be that way in order to keep any honesty in the system.
In other news, July is rolling onward and the rankings have updated a little:
1. The United States, Still led by New York, Texas, and Oregon.2. England of the United Kingdom, taking back the number 2 spot.3. Canada, with British Columbia closing in on the throne-holding Ontario.4. Australia, with New South Wales holding a lead, and Victoria bumping the country up a spot.5. Ghana, carefully holding a lead over New Zealand.
Special thanks to Magic Mind for their continued support of the show and my new Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha cravings. Get yours at:Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 or entering the code JustDumb20 for up to 48% of your first subscription or 20% off any order. 
That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Happiness with Teresa Greco

Would you say you're in the top 30% of happy people, the bottom 20% of unhappy people, or somewhere in that middle 50%?
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 
My guest today is Teresa Greco. Teresa is a woman of many careers from magazines to counseling, with a heartfelt specialization in helping people to find happiness. She's here today to show how she found her way from the bottom 20 to the top 30, and what that did for her life.
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Let's find happiness!
Let's practice some gratitude now that we know it's so good for us. I'll go first. I'm thankful that my equipment's back to working condition, I'm glad that the weather here has been so warm lately, and I'm grateful for each of you that listens to this show. Quick break now so you can do yours...
Hopefully you did it and I'm not just Dora talking to the silent room. In other news, July is rolling forward and the rankings have updated a little:
1. The United States, now led by New York, Texas, and Oregon.2. Canada, with Ontario a crazy distance out front.3. England of the United Kingdom.4. Ghana. Who have quickly found themselves top 5 regulars.5. Australia, with New South Wales barely keeping them on the board.
Special thanks to Magic Mind for their continued support of the show and my new Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha cravings. Get yours at: Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 or entering the code JustDumb20 for up to 48% of your first subscription or 20% off any order.
That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Safely Saving and Investing with Andrew Parrillo

Some people might squirrel away cash in their sock drawer or mattress, or even a freezer if you just moved to the big city. But most people keep the bulk of their hard earned money in either savings or checking accounts. All of these have the same issue however: They don't do anything to protect you from inflation.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is Andrew Parrillo. Andrew is an investment advisor with about five decades of experience, and while this episode shouldn't be considered advice for legal reasons: it is absolutely chalk full of invaluable information. Because we're trying to break down really technical details, it can get a little dry. But make no mistake, I understand money and investing more from this interview than probably any other I've done. Don't be afraid to take notes if you've got free hand.
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Let's make money by saving money!
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It's wild to think that 1% could make such a difference, but even paying that 1% to gain an additional 5% a year would be well worth it versus a savings account that earns you a dollar a year (or less).
In other news, July is upon us and the rankings are all new:
1. The United States, now led by Texas, Illinois, and Virginia.2. Canada, with Ontario taking an early lead.3. Australia, with Victoria just barely holding out over New South Wales and Queensland.4. Ghana. Who have quickly found themselves top 5 regulars.5. England, almost losing their spot to Ireland.
Special thanks to Magic Mind for their continued support of the show and my new Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha cravings. Get yours at:Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 or entering the code JustDumb20 for up to 48% of your first subscription or 20% off any order. That's: J-U-S-T-D-U-M-B-2-0
That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Life with Autism with Sam Mitchell

So much of this show's audience has been curious about autism, and I'm delighted to bring an expert today who has grown up with autism first hand.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 
My guest today is Sam Mitchell. Sam is the host of the Autism Rocks and Rolls Podcast and was diagnosed with high functioning autism at age 4, a diagnosis he wholly agrees with, but dislikes as a term. You'll also hear why he's not pro-cure and what exactly that means in regards to modern treatments.
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Let's not say we need a cure.
In other news, June's rankings have not changed a whole lot:
1. The United States, still led by Virginia, New York, and California.2. England of the UK. Still leading Scotland.3. Australia, with Victoria overtaking New South Wales and Queensland.4. Canada, with Ontario now leading the provinces.5. Ghana. Followed closely by Ireland.
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That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!