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Dave.

9 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings

Dave Finch is a husband, a father, a business owner, and a New York Times bestselling author. And, he just happens to be autistic. Like an alien who crash-landed here on earth and decided to stick around, Dave spends most of his time trying to make sense of human interaction. Filled with humor and surprising wisdom - and based on his bestselling memoir, The Journal of Best Practices - DAVE reveals a candid story of ruthless self-improvement and a unique window into neurodiversity.

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Episodes

Family Vacations

June 21, 2021 21:13 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MB

Dave and Kristen talk about family vacations, road trips, and how to decorate a bedroom.

Being a Supportive Husband

May 25, 2021 19:35 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB

Many are the ways a husband can support his spouse, from showing up emotionally to vacuuming ants out of the pantry. Receiving a massage as Kristen folds laundry at home, Dave reflects on how he's learned to be a more supportive partner. A friendship is foisted upon Danielle Merfeld, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer at GE Renewable Energy.

Celebrating Mother's Day

May 08, 2021 18:08 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MB

Dave forces a friendship with Chef, Blogger, and Influencer Kat Ashmore. Dave's mom joins him live via Zoom to talk about his prostate.

This Is Not Who I Married

April 26, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

When you realize that the marriage you’re in is not the marriage you signed up for, things can start to feel uncertain. Dave and Kristen lend their thoughts to help a listener who has found herself in exactly this situation. In Misreading Rainbow, Dave and Kristen get to the bottom of an awkward dinner date with a friend.

Conversation Strategies from an Idiot

April 15, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Dave shares effective conversation strategies through an analysis of talk-show comedians and the legendary Howard Stern. In the world debut of "Be My Friend," Dave interviews actress Betsy Brandt (Breaking Bad, Michael J. Fox Show) to determine whether they could be friends.

Meet Kristen.

April 08, 2021 05:03 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

Kristen shares how she took responsibility for her own happiness while Dave was busy with his Best Practices. Misreading Rainbow explores a friendship that never materialized.

Meet Dave

April 01, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

Dave introduces himself and dives right into a unique look at marriage. Kristen, Dave's wife, joins the discussion. Dave inaugurates a signature segment, Misreading Rainbow.

Meet Dave.

April 01, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

Dave relates a brief synopsis of his story before framing the episode with a unique reflection on marriage. Kristen joins the discussion. Dave inaugurates Misreading Rainbow.

DAVE

March 26, 2021 20:52 - 1 minute - 2.42 MB

Debuts April 1, 2021.