The Broke Stops Here Podcast

This week, host Dame Grant welcomes banking expert Aaron D. Sims to the show for a great discussion on solving financial inequities, the banking business and Jamie Dimon. And for more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows, visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebrokestopshere/support

This week, host Dame Grant welcomes his father, long-time collector, memorabilia expert, and noted cut-up Steve Harrell to the show for a great discussion on the art and science of rare treasures, auction finds, and so much more. Steve and Dame talk about stolen Michael Jordan rookie cards, Antiques Roadshow, and when a medieval tapestry may not be all it's cracked up to be.  And for more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows, visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebrokestopshere/support

This week, host Dame Grant welcomes Chicago comedian Alex Tsakinikas to the show for a great discussion on restaurant culture, the art and science of tipping, and how to get a waiter to hate you. Alex also shares hilarious insights about his fellow Greeks, how NOT to tip a 12-year-old and of course, chicken dicks.  And for more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows, visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebrokestopshere/support

This week, host Dame Grant welcomes the general manager of Zanies Comedy Club in Chicago Brian Morton to the show for a great discussion on podcasts. How do you make dough podcasting? How do you maximize your content? Brian shares his insights as a podcasting expert. And for more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows, visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebrokestopshere/support

This week, host Dame Grant welcomes old friend and social media justice warrior Larry Randall to the show for a live discussion on racial disparities, cemeteries and Aunt Jemima. Larry knows his way around getting in fights on Facebook, and shares his informed opinions on how to repair a broken system. He also sets the record straight on whether Aunt Jemima did indeed "live the American Dream." And for more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows, visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebrokestopshere/support

This week, host Dame Grant welcomes the great Ken Hamlett to the show for some Pacific Northwest flair. Ken knows his way around both brokeness and simple, flat-out fiscal irresponsibility. He shares some hilarious stories about strip clubs, ATM warnings and life in a house with 3 working outlets.  Ken is a Tacoma product but is now based in Chicago, and his tours date, merch and other goodies can be found at the not-at-all-porno-related website www.bigblackshlongs.com And for more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows, visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information.

This week, host Dame Grant welcomes hilarious comedian Jeff Horste to the show. As you'll hear, the Detroit native is no stranger to the struggle of youthful brokeness. He shares a rousing tale from his college years: a timeless story of frat house politics, blissful ignorance and of course, good ol' crack. Jeff has recently appeared on "Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level," and his upcoming tours dates can be found at www.jeffhorstecomedy.com  And for more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows, visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information.

This week, host Dame Grant is joined by Travis Hornsby, the founder of Student Loan Planner. A former bond trader and Chartered Financial Analyst, his company has consulted on over $500,000,000 in student debt, and works to provide graduate degree professionals with the best repayment paths for six-figure student debt.  Dame and Travis talk about the overwhelming role student debt plays in contemporary American brokeness, how those impacted can find relief without bankruptcy, and the long path he's taken from his early bond trading days to his current benevolent consultancy.  For those interested in refinancing or consolidating debt, please check out https://www.studentloanplanner.com for more info, or visit https://www.studentloanplanner.com/hire-student-loan-help/ to book a consult.  And for more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows, visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information.

In conjunction with the Corporation for Supportive Housing, host Dame Grant joins forces with Speak Up!, a CSH partner program that encourages those affected by past homelessness to tell their story and advocate for those still affected.  Dame is joined by a 61-year-old anonymous Chicago resident, who found himself sleeping on the streets of the city for a short period in the 1990s. More than 25 years later, he's still feeling the affects. He shares his personal story of anguish and perseverance and reflects on the lessons he learned.  For more great content, and to learn more about CSH, visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information.  This special episode is dedicated to Sean from CSH, a fine human being who departed this world too early. 

This week, host Dame Grant is joined by writer and director Deja Harrell, creator of the popular web series "Seeds."  Together they talk about bingo as an income stream, the joys of air hockey and how one becomes too broke to rideshare. And despite her firm status as "broke broke" at the time this episode was recorded,  we're pleased to report Deja's on-her-grind attitude has since been rewarded with a terrific writing job in Los Angeles! We wish her the best of luck, and may her brokeness always remain in the rearview. For more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopsherefor more information. 

If you've ever finished the first day at a new job and thought, "I just totally crushed it," then this episode will really speak to you.  Host Dame Grant is joined by Chicago-based author and comedian Germ T. Ripper, who steps up to the plate with a positively outrageous story from his broke past. We learn about the craziest thing he's ever done for a quick buck, but there's no judgement from us! Student loans are no laughing matter.  For more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information. 

You wouldn't think there'd be much humor in a man's struggle with mental health issues, but comedian Derek Strong joins host Dame Grant to prove otherwise.  Derek fills us in on Philly strip clubs and life in government-subsidized housing, before sharing a story about fried chicken that'll make you reconsider buying poultry in bulk... if you're behind on your electric bill. For more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information.   

Host Dame Grant welcomes comedian Zach Peterson, and the Omaha native shares his funniest stories from an early broke adulthood. Together the guys talk hardcore kids, punk houses and the statutory difference between diving into a dumpster (legal) and dumpster-diving (illegal). Later on, Zach shares Goodwill's best-kept donation secret.  For more great content, including videos and info on upcoming shows visit @brokestopsherepod on Instagram, @brokestopshere on Twitter and https://damegrant.com/podcast/the-broke-stops-here-podcast/ Like the show? Consider becoming a donor! Visit patreon.com/thebrokestopshere for more information.