9 episodes

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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    • Society & Culture

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.

    Family Vacations

    Family Vacations

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

    • 41 min
    Being a Supportive Husband

    Being a Supportive Husband

    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.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Celebrating Mother's Day

    Celebrating Mother's Day

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

    • 45 min
    This Is Not Who I Married

    This Is Not Who I Married

    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.

    • 54 min
    Conversation Strategies from an Idiot

    Conversation Strategies from an Idiot

    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.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Meet Kristen.

    Meet Kristen.

    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.

    • 38 min

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