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Severe mental health challenges can make the world feel impossibly small and isolated. In the Dark Hours is dedicated to the conversations we rarely have in public: navigating chronic depression, trauma, anxiety, and the quiet crises that occur behind closed doors. Through deep, unflinching interviews, this podcast documents what severe emotional struggle feels like, how people survive it, and what real, non-linear recovery actually looks like day to day.

In this episode, Dave dives straight into one of the most universally annoying topics out there — gas prices. Not the polite, “oh wow, they’re high again” kind of conversation, but the real, unfiltered version of what people actually think when they pull up to the pump and see numbers that make no sense. Dave breaks down why it feels so stupid, how the explanations never seem to match reality, and the hilarious (and painfully honest) thoughts everyone has but rarely says out loud. It’s part rant, part therapy session, part “we’re all in this together,” and fully Dave. If you’ve ever stared at the pump and wondered who decided this was acceptable, this episode is going to feel like someone finally said what you’ve been thinking.

In this episode, Dave sits down to unpack a feeling a lot of us have but rarely say out loud — social media just isn’t fun anymore. What used to feel like a place to share life, laugh, connect, and be yourself has slowly turned into something heavier. Dave talks through how the vibe has changed, why posting doesn’t feel the same, and what it’s like to navigate platforms that now feel more like pressure than community. This isn’t a rant — it’s a real conversation about burnout, comparison, noise, and the strange shift from joy to obligation. Dave shares his own experiences, the moments that made him step back, and the small ways he’s trying to reclaim what social media used to be: simple, human, and actually enjoyable. If you’ve ever opened an app and felt tired instead of excited, this one will hit home.

In this week’s episode of What Does Dave Think?, Dave opens up about one of the toughest chapters of his life — navigating grief after losing his dad. This isn’t a polished, packaged conversation; it’s real, raw, and honest. Dave shares what the days have felt like, how grief shows up without warning, and the ways he’s trying to move forward while still holding onto the memories that matter. If you’ve ever lost someone you love, or you’re supporting someone who has, this episode is a reminder that grief isn’t linear, it isn’t tidy, and it definitely isn’t something you have to face alone. Dave talks through the moments that have challenged him, the ones that have surprised him, and the small things that have helped him keep going. It’s personal. It’s vulnerable. It’s exactly what this podcast is about — showing up as you are and talking through the things that shape us.

Sometimes it feels like social media is taking over our lives, how much is too much?

My Mom passed away on July 25th in her sleep. I thought I was prepared. I thought I had it figured out. I've been the strong one for the family, got things done. Turns out this is a lot harder than I thought, this is me two weeks later.

Everybody has things we like, things we prefer. What's your passion though? Are you achieving it, doing it? Or is it still a dream?

A.I., social media, and devices in both hands, but is it really helping? Should we turn back the time a bit?

In this episode we look at some of the things people in our modern society don't want to deal with.  This time it's the Truth about Social Media and how it has impacted our daily lives.

We're just an average American middle class family. Watching our parents age is very challenging. We're doing everything we can just to make it through it. You can hear part of our story here. I must warn you the title is for a reason unscripted is what this podcast is all about remember that.

During the cold snap of December 2022, our power company dropped the ball. Rolling blackouts ruined people's holiday season unannounced and supposedly initiated by a random computer system. We need to do better

The story of My mother, my thoughts and my wishes on life some of you may agree some of you may disagree. And that's okay I understand. I completely understand

Politics isn't what it used to be. Today is an election day. Today is the day that we make the decisions for our political future in our country. Some people have voted off instinct, some off education some off social media. Either way change is coming

Life goes by in a blink.  When you're a child it seems like you have "forever".  Forever seems to change more quickly than we would like.

In this great age of social media, people think they know it all, and politics.  People sure do point fingers and few take the blame for their own actions.  So, who's to blame?