The Sad Bastard

That's how long before Dave leaves DC and moves back to NYC, but who's counting, right? He's all packed up and ready, even a little excited, but what if things aren't really any different? He'll cross that bridge when he gets there. In the mean time, while Dave is in limbo, he answers listener questions. Follow The Sad Bastard LIVE on Stereo: http://www.stereo.com/thesadbastard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave unpacks the meaning of the word as he packs up his apartment to move back to New York. Follow The Sad Bastard on the Stereo App: http://www.stereo.com/thesadbastard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave found the perfect apartment in New York, but his past is getting in the way of feeling excited about his future. This week he answers listener questions, talks "skin hunger" and antidepressants, and reads the tweet that changed his perspective on suicidal ideation. Join Dave live every week on the Stereo App: http://www.stereo.com/thesadbastard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dave explores what keeps us moving forward, even when we feel totally lost. Follow The Sad Bastard on the stereo app and listen live every Friday: stereo.com/thesadbastard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave spends a long weekend back in New York City, and it doesn't go quite how he expected. They call it baggage for a reason, folks. You carry it with you everywhere you go. Join the Sad Bastard LIVE on Stereo Fridays at 4pm PST 7pm EST: http://www.stereo.com/thesadbastard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this all lightning-round episode, Dave answers listener questions and gets ready to go back to The Big Apple. Follow Dave on the Stereo App: http://www.stereo.com/thesadbastard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"If you don't know the answer, you might not know the question." Dave feels "blah" this week, which is an improvement...Kind of. On this episode, he consults the Tarot cards, has a talk with his ex, and answers follower questions, Join The Sad Bastard LIVE every Friday at 4pm PST/ 7pm EST on the Stereo App http://www.stereo.com/thesadbastard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave has turned another page this week, and is anxious to start the next chapter of his life. Baby steps. Join Dave LIVE on the Stereo App Fridays at 4pm PST/7pm EST http://www.stereo.com/thesadbastard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dave answers listener questions and shares one of his favorites, Raymond Chandler. Join us every Friday on the Stereo App www.stereo.com/thesadbastard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave got angry, and now he's giving up, but it's not what you think... Join us LIVE on the Stereo App, Fridays at http://www.stereo.com/TheSadBastard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How long are we allowed to carry our baggage? When is the right time to let go? Is it even a choice? Dave is carrying his fair share, and realizes that his hands are too full to hold the hand of another. For now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave is getting back into the groove after his long hiatus, and gets real about his progress, and his setbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave re-emerges after a long hiatus and the darkest winter of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave is back. And this week, he shares The Sad Bastard music that made him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave reflects on 42 and 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...and waiting and waiting. Oh what a difference a year can make. At least, Dave hopes so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grief is not a straight line, and this week, with the dark winter of his divorce looming, Dave is should-ing all over himself. He's also setting some much needed new boundaries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Black Friday, and Dave is depressed (even more so than usual) but a listener comment reminds him that grief is a process, and that it does get easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave is feeling lonely this week. He talks about regrets, lessons learned, and trying to avoid falling back into old patterns of behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave is still adjusting his meds, and to life without his ex wife, and the election isn't helping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dave talks about finding purpose, and letting go of what no longer serves you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave gets TMI this week (consider yourself warned), answers listener questions, and discusses the importance of taking charge of your own mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave is on new meds, and they have him all kinds of blocked. So this week, he answers multiple listener questions, and addresses one of his ultimate pet peeves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his one year anniversary of quitting weed, Dave talks about the cost of addiction, and the dangers of self-medicating. DM your questions to @nickcaveandthebadmemes, @sadpeaks, and @thesadbastard on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dave answers his own question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dave talks about self sabotage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, so Dave decided to address the topic that he gets asked about the most. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741 to get help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you say to your younger self if you had the chance? Dave answers this question with a little help from Sandra Cisneros short story "Eleven". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What better place to begin, than at the beginning? On the first episode of The Sad Bastard, Dave opens up about himself, his history of depression and substance abuse, the revelation of being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, and the trial and error (and cost) of his search for the right treatment. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or, text the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741 to get help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Sad Bastard with Dave Tarnowski, creator of the hit meme IG accounts @nickcaveandthebadmemes and @sadpeaks. On this mini introductory episode, Dave talks about how memes saved his life, why he's doing a podcast, and answers a short question from Miriam. Don't forget Rate, Review, and subscribe, and join The Sad Bastard community on IG @thesadbastardpod for updates and more. New episodes drop every Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices