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Dumbing it Down with Dave

Dumbing it Down with Dave

By: Dave Canyon
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Summary
 I'm a 62 year old PRAGMATIC, truck driver, husband, father, son, friend,go-karter, acquaintance and maybe not the best neighbor. I'll hold the door open for anyone. Don't rush, plenty of time. Thank you!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dumbing-it-down-with-dave--1657141/support.Copyright Dave Canyon
Episodes
  • Why was I “I am Charlie” for a year? Episode #351

    Why was I “I am Charlie” for a year? Episode #351
    Sep 12 2026
    Welcome back to Dumbing it Down with Dave.

    Forgive me for I have sinned (once again) and have not produced an episode since March 2, 2026.
    Today's episode was well worth the wait, especially for me.
    A year ago in 2025 Charlie Kirk was assassinated. It affected me in a way, that I haven't been affected in a long time by a person's death. It affected me in such a way that I changed my Facebook profile pic to "I am Charlie" which is probably the most performative thing I have ever done.
    I try very hard not to be performative and it is in fact, a pet peeve of mine.

    When I changed it, I wasn't sure how long it would be for. I certainly didn't think it would be for a year.

    It was and what a year it was.
    I was accused of being a racist because of my belief in him. Most people know I'm not a racist. I'm quite the opposite and then some.

    What I found amazing since the change was the anger and negativity soooo many people have because of Charlie, and it's all misinformed.

    What I also found amazing was something I'm going to possibly to talking about a lot in future episode.
    I found that most people (99.9%) of the people who were upset and angered lacked...curiosity.

    I'm amazed at the lack of curiosity in people. Many people don't really don't want to have a conversation.

    Conversation definition:
    A conversation is an interactive, informal exchange of thoughts, ideas, feelings, or information between two or more people. Unlike a speech, a debate, or an interrogation, a true conversation relies on a dynamic flow of speaking and active listening, where all participants have the opportunity to contribute.

    Charlie taught me "bad things happen when we stop talking".
    I've always enjoyed real, sincere and honest conversation. I have found that not only in the last year, but for several years real engagement, especially on Facebook has become nearly impossible. I keep on trying, and I keep on experiencing so much negativity and so much push back on ideas that are not part of the echo chamber.

    I encourage you engage and participate in the conversation and with this episode.
    There are many ways to participate.
    You can call the Dumbing it Down with Dave (DIDWD) hotline...aka the "Dumbline" at 845-330-3410.
    Leave a message and I'll try to get it on the air for the next episode.
    It would help if you kept the message clean and somewhere around a minute.

    You can communicate with the show properly at the DIDWD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/group...

    I can be reached on X at https://x.com/dumbwithdave

    You can also listen to older DIDWD episodes without video on Youtube @https://www.youtube.com/@dumbingitdownwithdave7175/videos

    Regardless of everything negative that's happened to me , said to me and done to me, I am and always will be C H A R L I E.

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    57 mins
  • What’s on the list? #350

    What’s on the list? #350
    Mar 2 2026
    In this episode amongst other things, as we slowly work (or worm) our way back into your hearts and minds we discuss the future of this podcast and potential interesting topics,ideas and perspectives of what can be discussed.

    Please feel free to give voice to this episode by calling the Dumbing it Down with Dave hotline, aka the Dumbline at 845-330-3410.
    I welcome your input.

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    29 mins
  • My PODCATION is O V E R !

    My PODCATION is O V E R !
    Feb 27 2026
    In this episode, I break the ice and end my part of almost a year with a six minute episode saying hello and getting a hint of what’s coming up.
    Please feel free to share this with anybody and everybody to let them know that Dumbing It Down With Dave is back.
    You could also call the Dumbing It Down With Dave hotline, which is also called the Dumbline.
    I think that number is 845-330-3410
    Thank you for your support. I appreciate it.
    Let’s have some fun!
    Truth, pragmatism, and the search for it all!

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    6 mins
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