The Big Dad Show

Will King

Are you a late GenXer looking for a podcast that shares your unique worldview? Then Welcome to The Big Dad Show podcast! Every Sunday Will King, Gen Xer, musician, artist, philosopher and poet, shares his thoughts with you. Whether it’s about life, love, relationships or just about anything in between – you won’t want to miss a single episode! So make yourself comfortable, pour yourself a glass of whatever you like and buckle in for some quality listening. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support read less
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The Big Dad talks about Employee Risk. What is it and why are Employees assessing risk when it comes to their jobs.
Jan 22 2023
The Big Dad talks about Employee Risk. What is it and why are Employees assessing risk when it comes to their jobs.
In a recent interview the CEO of a large retailer expresses his opinion about Employees and Laziness. The Big Dad rebuts this opinion with his own. Employees aren't lazy they are assessing the risk factors associated with their non-monetary investment and in some cases the ROI is not commensurate with their expectations so they are saying "No Thank You. I choose not to invest my labor into your venture."  That is the topic today on the Big Dad Show!  Don't Forget to follow us on all our socials!  https://twitter.com/thebigdadshow https://www.instagram.com/hisgrungemajesty/ https://www.instagram.com/thebigdadshow/ The Intro music was made from songs from UPPBEAT!  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief License code: REQXDUT4QTXFK4IF https://uppbeat.io/?referral=william-zfpqk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support

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The Big Dad talks about Employee Risk. What is it and why are Employees assessing risk when it comes to their jobs.
Jan 22 2023
The Big Dad talks about Employee Risk. What is it and why are Employees assessing risk when it comes to their jobs.
In a recent interview the CEO of a large retailer expresses his opinion about Employees and Laziness. The Big Dad rebuts this opinion with his own. Employees aren't lazy they are assessing the risk factors associated with their non-monetary investment and in some cases the ROI is not commensurate with their expectations so they are saying "No Thank You. I choose not to invest my labor into your venture."  That is the topic today on the Big Dad Show!  Don't Forget to follow us on all our socials!  https://twitter.com/thebigdadshow https://www.instagram.com/hisgrungemajesty/ https://www.instagram.com/thebigdadshow/ The Intro music was made from songs from UPPBEAT!  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief License code: REQXDUT4QTXFK4IF https://uppbeat.io/?referral=william-zfpqk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
Gen X Where the HELL are you ? And The Big Dad Talks about his love of Arcade Games!
Jan 8 2023
Gen X Where the HELL are you ? And The Big Dad Talks about his love of Arcade Games!
In the first episode of 2023 The big Dad rants pretty hard about some stuff! He asks the question about why a group of people who are supposed to not believe in anything seem to really REALLY believe in some ridiculous bullshit! What the actual HELL? Then we talk about a cool new thing that we acquired!  Follow us on our socials: https://twitter.com/thebigdadshow https://www.instagram.com/hisgrungemajesty/ https://www.instagram.com/thebigdadshow/ Our Theme music came from: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief License code: REQXDUT4QTXFK4IF https://uppbeat.io/?referral=william-zfpqk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
Thoughts on the plight of Gen X
Nov 13 2022
Thoughts on the plight of Gen X
As a member of Generation X I read a ton of things about what Gen X feels about the future. Today we start a three part series talking about Gen X and some of the reasons we think the way we do. In the second part of the show we discuss the movie Steven King's The Mist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
A new direction! WELCOME TO THE BIG DAD SHOW!
Nov 6 2022
A new direction! WELCOME TO THE BIG DAD SHOW!
The adventure in the land of ThryftStore has come to an end and now we are THE BIG DAD SHOW! We explain our recent shift and our rebrand! Tune in for the Big Dad's look at his first chance to see IT part 1 and 2 and he opinion of the movie. And we take a look at how we feel about the Elon Musk taking over Twitter. Our Theme music is, as always, brought to you from UPPBEAT.IO!  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief License code: WAMWTWNRBIW86WX1 See you next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
Is Thrifting and the Thrifting Lifestyle a form of Gentrification?
Aug 14 2022
Is Thrifting and the Thrifting Lifestyle a form of Gentrification?
A paper from University of Berkley suggests that the modern phenomenon of Thrifting and the Thrifting Lifestyle is a form of gentrification.  Today the ThriftingDood talks about whether that is true in his opinion.  We examine the evidence for it. Then, later, he talks about a cool item he acquired while thrifting! Finally, we discus one of our favorite websites, the email and website host IONOS.  Check them out for all your needs.  https://www.ionos.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
How did Thrifting go from Taboo to Trendy?!?!?!
Aug 7 2022
How did Thrifting go from Taboo to Trendy?!?!?!
Over the history of thrifting the relationship that the lifestyle had with the public is complicated. Sometimes it is popular and others it is ANATHEMA! This week the ThriftingDood gives his opinion on how we went from being Taboo to being so damn trendy!  Then we talk about a cool item we found at the local thrift store! Then we review a great business asset that we use daily, Novo Bank! Here is the referral link! https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=WilliamGravil The new intro for the show was made with music from Uppbeat! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/pool-party License code: CMH7DBR2FZBSCO3K --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
Social Conventions while Thrifting (or things NOT to say while shopping)
Jul 23 2022
Social Conventions while Thrifting (or things NOT to say while shopping)
The thing about working at a Thrift Store is that many people act a fool while in the store. So this week we go over a few social conventions that might help the Thrifter to NOT piss off the employees of the thrift store. If you are comfortable not looking like a good person than that is cool don't worry about it, BUT if you want to be a cool Thrifter/Reseller and maybe have access to the good stuff, here are some tips! Then we talk about the VHS tapes that we have added to our own collection and some we have on our Ebay Store. These have all been gotten from Thrifting! Then, finally, we talk about one of our favorite apps!  Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
Things you should NEVER donate to a thrift store!
Jul 12 2022
Things you should NEVER donate to a thrift store!
This week The Thrifting Dood talks a bit about himself. Then we get into a bit about things you should never donate to a Thrift Store. Then we talk about one of our favorite APPS!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
A quick note about Personal Info on Thrifted Devices.
Jul 3 2022
A quick note about Personal Info on Thrifted Devices.
One of the most important things that people overlook on donated or sold devices is Personal Info. This episode we talk about that. Then later we review another app that we use as a thrifter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
The difference between Old Items and Valuable Items.
Jun 26 2022
The difference between Old Items and Valuable Items.
Just because something is OLD doesn't mean it has value. It might simply be old. But how do you tell? This week we talk about the subtle differences between OLD and Valuable. Then in part 2 of the episode we talk about one of our favorite websites and their app!  SXSzCI2SbKJMeqlxPujK --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
The Why do we do it episode!
Jun 12 2022
The Why do we do it episode!
Every time you turn around someone is asking you "WHY??" Why do you do that? Why do you live like that? Why do you shop at the thrift store? Why do you want to do this podcast? Well, that is an excellent question! Why do we live the thrifting lifestyle? Today we try to answer those questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
How a Thrift Store works! An Insiders look at how items go from Donation to Product on a Sales Floor!!
Apr 17 2022
How a Thrift Store works! An Insiders look at how items go from Donation to Product on a Sales Floor!!
Ever wonder how the throw away items in your garage go from that to products that you can buy in a thrift store. Well then, you are in luck. In this episode we talk about that process from an insiders perspective. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! just look for @ThriftingDood on both those platforms.  Go to our website www.gravilenterprises.com  Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
What the HECK is thrifting anyway!
Apr 10 2022
What the HECK is thrifting anyway!
Thrifting can be so many things. Like so much of American Culture it is a vague concept that has many ideations. In this episode, the ThriftingDood tries to give an overview of what Thrifting is and a few fun facts and stats about thrifting. Like we said, its a vague spectrum of ideals and so this episode couldn't begin to describe the entirety of what thrifting is but we do our best!  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Just look for the https://www.instagram.com/thriftingdood/ https://twitter.com/ThriftingDOOD  Thanks for the follow and the listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
Ramblings about the word VALUE and it's change is definition.
Apr 4 2022
Ramblings about the word VALUE and it's change is definition.
In today's episode we ramble about the change in the definition of Value (we blame McDonald's).  The definition of the word "value" has been so strangely altered over the course of the last few years.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support
Welcome to the show!
Mar 27 2022
Welcome to the show!
We did! We started our new show. In this episode we talk about why we are doing this and tell a couple of stories about thrifting!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigdadshow/support