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Dumbing it Down with Dave

by Dave Canyon

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.

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Episodes

  1. Why was I “I am Charlie” for a year? Episode #351

    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...

  2. What’s on the list? #350

    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…

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  3. My PODCATION is O V E R !

    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…

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  4. New Mic- New Desk - New Space- New Start #348

    You can always call the show and leave a message on the Dumbing it Down with Dave "Dumbline" at 845-330-3410. It's a smart thing to do. In this epsiode, amongst a few other things, Dave discusses his return to podcasting (AGAIN) after a 17 day abscence. At least it wasn't 17 months. Let's hope…

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  5. Trump/Zelensky, Honest Full Breakdown! #347 Truth.

    If you’d like to call the show and leave a voicemail in response to what you’ve heard call 845-330-3410. Keep it brief and possibly clean for a minute or two, and we might just play it on the next show. In this episode amongst one or two other things, we discuss the President Trump and Zelensky...

  6. Economic Blackout? What’s it all about?

    Feel free, and feel very good about calling the Dumbing It Down With Dave Dumbline at 845-330-3410. Leave a message of about a minute or two and it just might get on the next episode or the one after that. In this episode, we start off by a recap of the previous episode discussing Kendrick…

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  7. Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime show. #345

    Feel free to call the show and leave a message at 845-330-3410, we love to hear from you! No one is standing by, so leave a message In this episode of Kendrick Lamar‘s halftime show, amongst a few other things, we discussed his almost 14 minute performance during the Super Bowl halftime . Dave’s...

  8. Training Day! Call in at 845-330-3410

    You can call into the show and leave a message at 845-330-3410. That is the Dumbing It Down With Dave podcast Dumbline. If you’d like to, you can leave a message that isn’t too long, leave your name, what show number you are referring to and if it at all possible, we will play it on the next show...

  9. What’s your life’s show title? Call the show at 845-330-3410

    Call the show and leave a message at 845-330-3410 That’s the Dumbing it Down with Dave Dumbline. In this episode #343 from the kitchen table. Dave discusses many topics, and one of them is, if this was your podcast, and it had a lot to do with your life, what would the show title(s) be? Feel free...

  10. Communication and Pragmatism 101.

    In this episode titled “Communication and Pragmatism 101”, #342, Dave talks about many things. Amongst those many things, Dave reminds us one more time that the 2008 Kia Rio LX no longer exists and therefore the theme song cannot be played. If you like, instead of typing, you can call the show on...

  11. Charlie Kirk and the Deaf Part 2&3. Call 845-330-3410

    If you like to, you can call the show on the Dumbing It Down With Dave Dumbline at 845-330-3410. Leave a message and if at all possible, I will try to air it on the next or relevant show In this episode amongst many topics, Dave continues on where he left off in part one regarding Charlie Kirk…

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  12. Charlie Kirk and the Deaf #340

    If you’d like to engage with the show, but don’t wanna write and feel more comfortable speaking, you can call the Dumbing It Down With Dave Dumbline at 845-330-3410. Leave a message preferably about a minute or so, and try to keep it clean if not, I’ll do my best to air on the next relevant show....

  13. Who Dropped the ball? #339 call the Dumbline at 845-330-3410

    In this episode of Dumbing It Down With Dave, amongst a few topics, Dave discusses a response to the previous episode by reading listeners’s comments. He plays a voicemail from the Dumbing It Down With Dave Dumbline, which is 845-330-3410. He also talks about a relationship that recently failed…

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  14. What’s my Northstar? 845-330-3410 call in!

    In this episode #338 “What’s my Northstar?” We discuss amongst things a way to live your life. Do you know what your Northstar is? I’m guessing most people don’t. Why would you? It’s not exactly the way most Americans are raised. When is it ever discussed for real as a youth or even older? I…

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  15. So long my KIA, I’ll miss you #337

    In this episode of Dumbing It Down With Dave, #337, titled “So long my Kia I’ll miss you” amongst various topics, Dave talks about putting his trusted porta-poddy down. It was a 2008 Kia Rio LX and after 329,000 miles it was time to go. It WASN’T the engine. It was the chassis rust and a brake...

  16. No memes, No GIFS, Merry Christmas!

    In this episode, amongst several things, Dave discusses a post he made in the Dumbing It Down with Dave group on Facebook and other serious posts he’s made in the last few years. Often those who disagree will respond with the HAHA emoji. Dave responds and discusses those who do that. It’s a 30...

  17. Pardon me?… no, pardon you!

    WARNING: This episode is rated “D”for DUMB. This is episode #335 The BRAND NEW Dumbing it Down with Dave “Dumbline”is 1-845-330-3410. Feel free to call and leave a voicemail that could be played on the air. Amongst many things Dave discusses buying E-85 gas @$2.39 a gallon. His possible trip to...

  18. I’m back, or am I?

    In this episode amongst many things, Dave talks about time and the speed at which it sometimes travels. He talks about his relationship to technology. After purchasing an iPhone 14 Pro Max a couple of years ago he just opened the box and started the phone back in Sept. 2024. He explains what...

  19. When does NO, mean NO? #333

    In this episode titled, when does NO mean No, Dave 1)discusses a few topics, 2)plays a voicemail from a listener and 3)endends up doing the longest podcast that he’s done alone in under an hour. if you’d like to leave a voicemail on the Dumbing it Down with Dave Dumbline, you may do so at...

  20. Dumbing Down Karting with Dave #332

    In this episode, amongst many topics and ideas, Dave eventually talks about his return to go karting in 2024. He starts off the show discussing his timing or lack there of, his “friends”, many who are Podcasters, or former Podcasters, who used to listen and engaged with the show, but for some...

  21. Going back to school? #331

    In this episode, amongst many things, Dave podcasts in the rain, in the comforts of his Dodge Caravan, on the Northway, also known as the New York State Thruway, as he heads southbound to home from Adirondack community college. Dave discusses several the possibility of going back to school and...

  22. Dumbing Down The Eclipse #330

    In this episode, amongst several things, Dave Dumbs Down the eclipse from April 8. You might be surprised to what he has to say about it, and as always, he discusses it in relation to human behavior. His theory is that people responded to the eclipse in ways that have a lot to do with their own...

  23. Dumbing Down Preferences #329 what do you prefer?

    During an afternoon drive, returning from Westchester County Airport, Dave talks about various topics, including Uber, Subaru, making cash, traffic, detours, Florida, Gainesville, weather, Kia, Rios, snow, bathroom breaks, the NHRA, drag racing, driving too far, staying awake, too long…

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  24. Gainesville #328

    While driving in his Dodge Care -a-van northbound on I-95 in Florida , returning from Gainesville and the NHRA GatorNationals, Dave talks about many things related to and including pragmatism, truth , happiness and the search for it all. You can call the show and leave a message via voicemail at...

  25. Training Day #327

    In this episode, while driving back from Springfield Mass, on the Mass. Pike and the New York thruway, Dave discusses many topics, including truck driving, training, human behavior, enabling, disciplines and so much more. He plays a voicemail from the Dumbing it Down with Dave HOTLINE…

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  26. U N C L E ! #326

    While driving in his Dodge Caravan on I-80 and I-81 in Pennsylvania, on his way to a go-kart parts store, Dave talks about being an uncle… eventually. First there’s the “little David” childhood background story about growing up in Brooklyn NY. He talks about Speed Racer, Racer X, Matchbox and Hot...

  27. Riding Shotgun with Dave Canyon #325

    You are riding shotgun with Dave southbound on the NYS (New York State) thruway I-87 in his Dodge Caravan. Aka the Care-A-van. This 45 minute journey will go quickly as we talk about a variety of topics ranging from boxing to fashion. We cover math, science, social studies, pop-culture,...

  28. Eat Like a King, Feel Like an Olympian

    Traveling south from Rensselaer NY, through Castleton, Stuyvesant, Stockport, Hudson and Catskill on 9J, on his way home , Dave records a Dumbcast,in a carcast, in a Podcast. You’re riding shotgun with Dave. Sit comfortably and enjoy the ride in his 2008 KIA Rio LX. You’re pretty safe here… for…

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  29. Getting past the QUIT #323

    In this episode amongst several other things Dave mostly discussed “quitting”. He’s curious about what you’ve quit and why. What didn’t you quit and how do you avoid the quit? Quitting is often regarded to as failure… is it? Can it be a decision well thought out and the best option? This is…

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  30. Weigh-ins are on Fridays only! #322

    In this episode amongst other things Dave discusses being on a carnivore diet the last 90 days, since mid October of 2023. Today 1/19/24 before a boxing workout I weighed myself. I weighed 260 lbs and I feel great. Towards the end of the show he reads listeners’s comments. If you’d prefer to call...

  31. Goin’ Carnivore! #321

    In this episode amongst other things Dave discusses his journey from the SAD (standard American diet) to the Carnivore. As of mid-October 2023 he’s lost a huge amount of weight. There are also other positive things that occurred. Feel free to comment in the Spreaker chat box. If you’d prefer to...

  32. Flat tires and Wars. #320

    In this very special episode Dave does his first podcast ever after replacing a flat tire on the NY thruway. Amongst many things he discusses his Kia’s current condition, and why countries are at war. Of course there’s the always highly anticipated mileage and weather reports. Please feel free to...

  33. Let’s get to it. GET TO IT! #319

    In this episode, #319 amongst other things Dave discusses about his podcast come back, Asian, jumping worms, Joe, Biden, Israel, Gaza, the weather in New York, his mileage report, his lack of friends, and his ability or inability to get to it! Somehow, he also find time to play a lost voicemail...

  34. And the answer is…#318

    Forgive me everyone , it’s been since July 28, 2023 almost 3 months since my last podcast. I explain myself (to the best of my ability) as honestly as possible as to why. I hope you can understand and empathize… or sympathize. I never know which one is correct. Well basically that’s the jist and...

  35. Lower the Volume and Stop yelling! #317

    In this episode, amongst other things, Dave talks way too loud, and remind himself to stop yelling. Please accept our apologies for yelling and over modulating on a hot mic. It has been over 2 1/2 months since episode 316, and there’s just no real good reason for it. Thank you for your patience…

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  36. You do you, I do me. #316

    In this episode amongst many things Dave tries to podcast while on the edge of exhaustion. The show starts off quiet and gets a little loud 30 seconds in when Dave starts talking. At least you can hear him over the noise of the Kia on the NY Thruway. He initiates a conversation about doing the...

  37. Canceling Mother’s Day? Episode 315

    In this episode amongst several thoughts,ideas, questions and pragmatic solutions Dave discusses a topic near and dear to his heart like a heart attack… Mother’s Day and it’s accompanying cards. You can feel free to engage with the show in many different ways. One is to comment in the Spreaker…

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  38. You want the truth? #314

    In this episode “You want the Truth”? #314 Dave discusses a few issues and topics. One of which why is he broadcasting today? Why this moment? Why so few episodes since coming back in October 2022 after a 17 month podcation? Feel free to engage in the Spreaker chat box. We love it when you…

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  39. What’s your energy suck? #313

    What sucks your energy down? Is it a who? Is there a why? Mine are obstacles. I’ll overcome many of them, but the immovable ones drain me to zero. Then they linger around like an evil spirit in my brain, causing all sorts of problems. Problems that affect my mental and emotional well being....

  40. Turn up the mic! Then say something! #312

    In this episode, amongst other things, on the New York State Thruway, southbound, with a full tank of gas in his 2008 Kia Rio LX Dave talks about a corporate training event that he attended that day. He talks about the good and the bad about these training events. Thank you for listening to this...

  41. Wait, What? #311

    In this episode amongst several things Dave discusses some of the craziness that’s been going on in the United States and the world that might make you say “wait, what? How can that be? Did that really happen? Would you like to leave a voicemail as opposed to typing a message ? Please call the...

  42. Listening via Goodpods? Let’s try. #310

    This is a link for Goodpods for the app via my iPhone https://apps.apple.com/app/id1... Here a link to the Goodpods website. https://goodpods.com/ Register for this listening app, listen to this show and any of your other favorite’s and please engage in the chat space and I’ll reply. I want to…

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  43. This time I failed. #309

    In this episode, Dave speaks mainly about his most recent DOT exam. During the show he’s traveling southbound on the New York State Thruway I-87 under mostly sunny skies and cold temperatures with dry roads. The point of the show is what now? Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  44. What’s my problem? #308

    In this episode, amongst several things, that you’re gonna love hearing about, Dave asks a very important question, “What’s my problem?”. It’s not a very easy question to answer although there is a lot of material that would take a lot more than a 33 minute podcast. Who knows maybe they’ll be a...

  45. No school until 18? Serious as a heart attack. #307

    In this episode, #307 , amongst other things Dave talks about what a good idea it might be to NOT start school until you are 18. What do YOU think about what he said? Also he talks about professional football player Damar Hamlin and his collapsing on the field , during a NFL game. There's been a...

  46. Luxuries , Obesity and 2023!

    In this episode #306 amongst other things Dave discusses some of his 2022 and what’s coming in 2023. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dumbing-it-down-with-dave--1657141/support.

  47. Episode 305- Listener’s comments and review!

    I’m this episode amongst other things Dave reviews episode 301/302 and reads listeners comments. Was Dave asleep or awake during the creation of this episode? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dumbing-it-down-with-dave--1657141/support.

  48. Predictions Episode #304

    In this episode of Dumbing it Down with Dave amongst other things Dave talks about the November 8 election of 2022. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dumbing-it-down-with-dave--1657141/support.

  49. Episode 303 The Children

    In this episode Dave talks about the children of the world. He was inspired by a video he saw on Rumble hosted by Diamond and Silk as they interview Lara Logan, investigative reporter formerly of 60 Minutes, Fox,Newsmax and others. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  50. No worries, you do you!

    I’m this episode #302 amongst other things Dave comments on listeners comments. Is he grateful and appreciative of every comment? You’ll have to listen to find out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dumbing-it-down-with-dave--1657141/support.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.

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