Ron Van Dam Show
Humor Sociologist Ron Van Dam has been entertaining audiences on radio and TV for over 33 years.... Over 3,000 Podcast Episodes, Syndicated Radio...New Show Every Weekday....Comedy, Satire, Experts, Guests, Social Commentary With A Unique Style
Humor Sociologist Ron Van Dam has been entertaining audiences on radio and TV for over 33 years.... Over 3,000 Podcast Episodes, Syndicated Radio...New Show Every Weekday....Comedy, Satire, Experts, Guests, Social Commentary With A Unique Style
Episodes

Mar 19, 2025
3/19/25 That'll Be Enough
Mar 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
30 min
Ron explodes in this monologue with frustration. Topics include: social media, an angry society, businesses that charge too much, confusing phone calls, getting stuck in memberships, entitled people voted into politics, texting too fast, too many apps, relying on cell phones,...etc.

Mar 18, 2025
3/18/25 Coke or Pepsi?
Mar 18, 2025
Mar 18, 2025
30 min
Ron compares the popularity of various products for soft drinks, pharmacies, fast food, and others. He also oddly experiments with artificial intelligence ..... Guest: Beauty and Skin Care Expert Renee Lauren

Mar 17, 2025
3/17/25 Coupon Hell
Mar 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
33 min
Ron complains about a coupon for a sub that caused great frustration. He also wonders about eating kidneys..... Guest: Emily Fego with National Geographic

Mar 14, 2025
3/14/25 Pi Day Spectacular
Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
30 min
Ron celebrates the life of Einstein, Pi day, the blood moon, actual pies, Einstein's birthday, the circumferance of a circle, and the US Postal Service. It's a freakin' spectacular..... Guest: Scott Miller is a specialist with the USPS

Mar 13, 2025
3/13/25 Ukraine & The War With Russia
Mar 13, 2025
Mar 13, 2025
22 min
Ron interviews an expert on Ukraine and discusses the war with Russia and it's possible resolve..... Guest: Greta Lynn Uehling "Decolonizing Ukraine: The Indigenous People of Crimea and Ukraine""

Mar 12, 2025
3/12/25 Weird Public Displays
Mar 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
32 min
Ron takes a satirical look at insane public displays in front of churches, on lawns, and on street signs..... Guest: Dr. Sabine Stanley "Fierce Planets"

Mar 11, 2025
3/11/25 No Luck
Mar 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
29 min
Ron examines his lack of luck. It's not good or bad, it's just not there.... Guest: Courtney Alex is a tax preparation expert with Inuit

Mar 10, 2025
3/10/25 It's About Time
Mar 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
28 min
Changing the time twice a year is confusing. It also reminds us to do other things that we never do anyway..... Guest: Dietician and Nutritionist Mia Syn

Mar 7, 2025
3/7/25 Can You Hear Me Now?
Mar 7, 2025
Mar 7, 2025
30 min
Ron gets his hearing checked. He also comments on loud music and annoying people who can't sing, but think they can.... Guest: Lifestyle Expert Meaghan Murphy about picky eaters

Mar 6, 2025
3/6/25 What Day Is This?
Mar 6, 2025
Mar 6, 2025
31 min
Ron celebrates International Woman's Day even though he has no idea what it is. He also honors the International House of Pancakes.... Guest: Tanisia Moore "Wash Day Love"

Mar 5, 2025
3/5/25 Spams & Scams
Mar 5, 2025
Mar 5, 2025
31 min
Ron takes a hard look at spam calls and other similar annoyances.... Guest: Army Cardiologist Col. James Watts

Mar 4, 2025
3/4/25 Tax Time Invasion
Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
32 min
Ron preps his taxes and goes through his annual "financial colonoscopy"......

Mar 3, 2025
3/3/25 Restaurant Blunders
Mar 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025
31 min
If only restaurants listened to Ron, they would be more successful. But do they? Apparently not.... Guest: Dr. Emily Trunnel with P.E.T.A.

Feb 28, 2025
2/28/25 Just Stop It
Feb 28, 2025
Feb 28, 2025
36 min
Ron reveals his plans to take his "Just Stop It" lecture on the road...Seriously? .... Guest: stormchaser Josh Morgerman

Feb 27, 2025
2/27/25 Boring Exercise
Feb 27, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
31 min
Ron has started to exercise in a world that makes no sense. Contrary to his lifestyle, he joined a gym.... Guest: Pamela Gavin is CEO of National Organization For Rare Diseases

Feb 26, 2025
2/26/25 Fish Oil & Pet Fish
Feb 26, 2025
Feb 26, 2025
31 min
In a weirdly framed episode, Ron talks about fish oil, pets, plastic palm trees, and other unrelated topics... Guest: Dawn Jackson "DJ" Blatner is a registered dietician and nutritionist

Feb 25, 2025
2/25/25 Inner Peace Stuff
Feb 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025
32 min
Ron explores the concept of inner peace... good luck with that.... Guest: Del H. Smith "Discovering Life's Purpose"

Feb 24, 2025
2/24/25 Can't Sleep
Feb 24, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
33 min
Ron tries to get a good night's sleep, but finds it nearly impossible. Counting sheep doesn't work.... Guest: TV lifestyle expert Cassie Post

Feb 21, 2025
2/21/25 These Are My Pants
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
31 min
Ron talks about the wonderful world of pants. He also remarks about how expensive it is to pay for the essentials in life..... Guest: Carlos Garcia is a financal expert and budget adviser

Feb 20, 2025
2/20/25 Sesame Street in Moscow?
Feb 20, 2025
Feb 20, 2025
33 min
Ron talks about how compliments are so important. He also sarcastically takes a look at showers and bathtubs..... Guest: producer Natasha Lance Rogoff took the production of Sesame Street to Moscow in Russia with some very interesting results

Feb 19, 2025
2/19/25 Fun With Nothing
Feb 19, 2025
Feb 19, 2025
31 min
Ron has fun with Alexa, games that don't work on the radio, and other outrageous concepts.... Guest: author Claire MacIntosh "I See You"

Feb 18, 2025
2/18/25 Adjusting To Society
Feb 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025
30 min
Ron examines how we constantly need to adjust to society just to keep up. When we get older, things change and we don't..... Guest: Michele Sullivan "Looking Up"

Feb 17, 2025
2/17/25 Who Chopped Down The Cherry Tree?
Feb 17, 2025
Feb 17, 2025
32 min
Ron takes a look at Presidents Day or Washington's Birthday or whatever it is. He also considers who chopped down the cherry tree..... Guests: Danelle Umsted with L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth.... Michele Reisdorf with Robert Half Job Recruiters

Feb 14, 2025
2/14/25 Valentine Things
Feb 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
28 min
Ron throws his sarcastic attitude into the Valentine's Day weekend.

Feb 13, 2025
2/13/25 Junk Drawers
Feb 13, 2025
Feb 13, 2025
29 min
Ron rifles through his junk drawer. He also does his Valentine's Day Pre-Game show...... Guest: author MJ Waters "The Phantom Paradigm"

Feb 12, 2025
Feb 12, 2025
29 min
Ron monologues the episode today. His toilet is broken and he'll try the salmon.

Feb 11, 2025
2/11/25 It's a Telephone
Feb 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025
32 min
Ron tries to explain to younger people what a telephone was like..... Guest: Comedian Bill Engvall about prostate exams

Feb 10, 2025
2/10/25 Good or Bad Naturalist?
Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
27 min
Ron takes a look at our lack of appreciation for nature... Guest: Paula Whyman "Bad Naturalist: One Woman's Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop"

Feb 7, 2025
2/7/25 What Are You Wearing?
Feb 7, 2025
Feb 7, 2025
34 min
Ron begs the question: What the hell are you wearing?...... Guest: Couture By Elesia

Feb 6, 2025
2/6/25 Changed Education
Feb 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025
31 min
Ron looks at the differences in both education and raising children between "then and now"...... Guest: Diane Nenz is an expert in hearing loss

Feb 5, 2025
2/5/25 Too Soon
Feb 5, 2025
Feb 5, 2025
28 min
Ron takes a look at technology that is too soon to be utilized, yet released into the public.... like electric cars..... Guest: US Army Veteran RJ Anderson about poor accessibility for handicapped

Feb 4, 2025
2/4/25 Way Too Lazy
Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
32 min
Ron takes a hard look at how Artificial Intelligence is making us lazy.... Guest: Sara Britt with P.E.T.A.

Feb 3, 2025
2/3/25 Ink Cartridge Hell
Feb 3, 2025
Feb 3, 2025
29 min
Ron complains about the insane cost of printing ink..... Guest: Editor-in-Chief of Woman's Day Meaghan Murphy

Jan 31, 2025
1/31/25 Eat This
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
25 min
Ron takes a sarcastically hard look at being manipulated to buy things and watch threatening on-line health videos..... Guest: Consumer Trends Expert Marissa Cazem about financial wellness

Jan 30, 2025
1/30/25 Too Much Makeup
Jan 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
31 min
Ron doesn't understand why women need to wear all that makeup. It makes no sense...... Guest: Gene Marks is a small business expert and examines the outlook under this new administration

Jan 29, 2025
1/29/25 Movie Theater Hell
Jan 29, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
30 min
Ron goes to the movies but is often annoyed by the other patrons.... Guest: Veterinarian Anne Kimmerlein about pets getting COVID

Jan 28, 2025
1/28/25 Condomania
Jan 28, 2025
Jan 28, 2025
25 min
Ron explores the colorful world of condoms and sex toys.

Jan 27, 2025
1/27/25 Urine Test Time
Jan 27, 2025
Jan 27, 2025
28 min
Ron talks about taking his urine test, as if you cared. He also considers becoming a therapist.... Guest: Actor/Model Hayley Hasselhoff

Jan 24, 2025
1/24/25 Mistake of Identity
Jan 24, 2025
Jan 24, 2025
26 min
Ron explores the reason that humans need to group, thus causing division..... Guest: Darius Kamali "Mistake of Identity"

Jan 23, 2025
1/23/25 You Need To Hear This
Jan 23, 2025
Jan 23, 2025
28 min
Ron monologues the show today. He talks about our society of lazy bastards, what you would have loved to do as a career but didn't, and the absurdity of greeting cards.





