Building a Better Dave

By: Dave Jackson
  • Summary

  • The personal diary of Dave Jackson. Each short episode attempts to make you laugh, cry, think, groan, educate, or entertain. Sometimes, you get to play therapist as Dave attempts to share life's lessons from Father Time.
    2023 School of Podcasting
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Episodes
  • But I Can Still Play Ping Pong
    Apr 10 2025

    In this episode, Dave shares a candid account of his recent health updates, and it's a mix of challenges and victories. From starting the year with new exercise routines to discovering unexpected health issues, Dave opens up about how turning 60 has brought a wave of concern regarding blood sugar, blood pressure, and thyroid issues.

    With a dash of humor, he recounts the quirks of testing his blood sugar and the surprise diagnosis of diabetes. Yet, amidst the medical hurdles, Dave finds a silver lining—a triumphant return to the ping pong table despite the obstacles.

    Join us as Dave explores the balance between health management and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Whether it's doctor visits or winning ping pong matches, it's all about building a better Dave. Tune in for a story of resilience, self-discovery, and the occasional game-changing rally.

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    17 mins
  • Father Time is Undefeated
    Mar 1 2025

    Today I share some insights as I deal with the loss of a friend. Death sucks, but when you lose people who are YOUNGER then you, with no warning, it really sucks.

    Today I talk about losing my friend Niel Guilarte who I worked with during the making of The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary

    We got to room with each other at events, and we just clicked. We always made each other laugh. My favorite was when Niel would start laughing and he couldn't finish the story he had started.

    When you start to see your heroes get old and some cracks around the edges, it's sad, but it's a warning sign. Niel was here, and the next day he wasn't. He leaves a wife and 11-year old daughter he adored, and a new house.

    He was the best friend of one of my favorite people Chris Krimitsos. Which is one of the things that is adding to the pain. I have people in Florida who could use a hug. I love to help people, and in this case there is nothing I can do.

    Mentioned In This Episode

    Bookends - Simon and Garfunkel

    Bette Midler - Stay With Me

    Niel's Gofund Me

    There are times you feel bad. The lights are off and it seems like there is no way home. Keep moving. It's funny when I have to do a sermon in my church, something ALWAYS comes up on Facebook that fits. This is what came up:

    41 is Coming

    In the Bible, it rained for 40 days and 40 nights.

    Day 41 came and the rain stopped.

    Moses committed murder & hid in the desert for 40 years.

    Year 41 came, and God called him to help rescue Israel.

    Moses went up on the mountain for 40 days.

    On day 41, he received the Ten Commandments.

    The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years.

    Year 41, they walked into the Promised Land.

    Goliath taunted Israel for 40 days.

    Day 41 came, and David slew him.

    Jonah preached a message of repentance to Ninevah for 40 days.

    On day 41, God stopped His plan to destroy them.

    Jesus fasted and was tempted for 40 days.

    Day 41, and the devil fled.

    After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples for 40 days.

    On day 41, He ascended into Heaven.

    All this to say...don't quit. The rain will stop, the giant will fall, and you will enter your "promised land." Don't give up at 40.

    41 is coming.

    See you later Niel.

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    28 mins
  • Someone Stop This Train
    Feb 8 2025

    This was recorded during my last few minutes of being 59. Life is dragging me kicking and screaming into my 60s. I'm not happy about it.

    Don't you get it? I'm 23 honest. I've been 23 my whole life?

    Have I made my last trip to Dairy Queen? It turns out everything I eat is poison. That's something you know but don't care, and it turns out you should've cared a little more than you did.

    John Mayer has a great song called "Stop this Train" that has a line John

    Had a talk with my old man
    Said, "Help me understand"
    He said, "Turn 68"
    "You renegotiate"

    I was able to renew my drivers license for 8 years which means aside from a sticker (which I can get through the mail) I will be 68 the next time I renew my liscene.

    WHen you go to the MBV you go in and get a number, and wait for your name to be called. I kind of feel like a 'This is not a drill" situation, and I'm waiting for my number to be called. UNlike the BMV, I'm hoping for a very long line.

    You can buy me a coffee for my birthday using this link.

    John Mayer - Stop This Train

    No I'm not colorblind
    I know the world is black and white
    Try to keep an open mind but
    I just can't sleep on this tonight
    Stop this train
    I wanna get off
    And go home again
    I can't take the speed
    It's movin' in
    I know I can't
    But honestly
    Won't someone stop this train?
    Don't know how else to say it
    Don't wanna see my parents go
    One generation's length away
    From fighting life out on my own So scared of getting older
    I'm only good at being young
    So I play the numbers game
    To find a way to say that Life has just begun
    Had a talk with my old man
    Said, "Help me understand"
    He said, "Turn 68"
    "You renegotiate"
    "Don't stop this train"
    "Don't for a minute change"
    "The place you're in"
    "And don't think I couldn't"
    "Ever understand"
    "I tried my hand"
    "John, honestly"
    "We'll never stop this train." Once in a while
    When its good
    It'll feel like it should
    And they're all still around And you're still safe and sound
    And you don't miss a thing
    Till you cry when you're drivin' away in the dark
    Singing Stop this train
    I wanna get off
    And go home again
    I can't take the speed
    It's movin in
    I know I can't
    'Cause now I see
    I'll never stop this train
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    13 mins
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