Ron Van Dam Show

8/11/22 Back To School & Other Traumas

Yes, it's coming close to returning to school, which is often to the horror of both students and teachers........... Guest: Dr. Preeti Perikh

8/10/22 Ripped Jeans?; Who Cares?

(repeat from 8/11/21) Ron helps you master the art of seeming to care, but you really don't. He also comments on people who wear ripped jeans...... Guest: Teacher/Rapper Dwayne Reed

8/9/22 Above The Law?; Rodeo Clown

Ron complains about those that think they are above the law, like "you know who"... It's not my first rodeo.. I guess I'll never be the Pope..... Guest: Author Diane Hunter "Oh Great, Another Vampire Book"

8/8/22 Something’s Wrong With The Way You Talk

Ron looks at how we talk. For many, it's pathetic..... Guest: Ellis Nanny is a tiny home super host

8/5/22 Younger Days of Sexual Freedom?

Ron recalls his younger days of sexual freedom and unencumbered lifestyle (not to be heard by children).......... Guest: Limor Kessem is IBM's cyber security management consultant

8/4/22 UFOs & The Experts

Ron looks at the UFO situation. Recently, our Government has released many videos, photos, and reports citing that many of these sightings remain unexplainable. HIs guests today are professionals and experts in the field of Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon.

8/3/22 Call Me Boss; Surveys From Hell

Ron wonders what those stores do with the on-line survey that I filled out about how they did. Do they ever read them? And why are they so interested in my personal information? Ron also is curious why people who can't speak English very well seem to call him "boss"..... Guest: NY Sun Publisher Dovid Efune

8/2/22 Hayley Hasselhoff; The Old South and West

Ron doesn't travel to parts of this country because he can't understand them. What is the virus of the week?.......... Guest: Actor and Model Hayley Hasselhoff

8/1/22 Tell Me What You Did; Oil Company Profits

Ron wants to know what you did this weekend, but wait a minute, who cares?...... Guest: Film Journalist Juliana Broste

7/29/22 Squeezing My Almond Nuts; Fast Food Insanity

Ron recalls his fast food visitations that result in adventures on the toilet. He also tends to get lost in the vitamin aisle. These and many other topics are examined in this riveting episode.............. Guest: Veterinarian Stacy Scolavino

7/28/22 Crazy Nostalgia; Remembering Tony Dow

Ron is losing part of his past and reflects on this subject in this oddly nostalgic episode. He remembers Tony Dow from "Leave It To Beaver". He also recalls TVs with knobs... Guest: Dr. Neal Barnard "Your Body In Balance"

7/27/22 Lottery Fools; No One Is Above The Law

Nobody is above the law, except everyone with money. Ron also comments on the absolutely absurd chances of winning the Mega Millions billion dollar prize..... Guest: Dr. Jeff Werber talks about pet allergies

7/26/22 No Rain & Plenty of Heat

It hasn't rained since 1927 and it's freakin' hot outside. So, what do we do about it?........ Guest: Morgan Hopkins "All Above All" about the abortion rights court decision

7/25/22 Pennies From Hell; Stalked By My Emails

Ron complains about jury duty, basically because they won't pay for parking. He also watches the generation gap turn into a deep chasm. What the hell do I do with these pennies? I'm being stalked by my own emails.

7/22/22 Assembly Deficiency; Class Clown

Ron hates to assemble things because he's really bad at it. The finished product looks nothing like the picture on the box. He also recounts his days as class clown...... Guest: Dr. Dara Kass gives a Covid booster update

7/21/22 Changing Highway Exit Numbers Stupidity

Ron rants about changing the exit numbers on all of the highways. It makes no sense...... Guest: Steven Mesnik is GM of Viasat and talks about inequality with internet access

7/20/22 Grade School Crush: Not Really Civilized

Ron looks at our life cycle, as he questions how civilized we actually are not. "Kids will be kids" should not be an excuse. Ron remembers his grade school crush on his teacher. 

7/19/22 Put Some Pants On

Seriously, put some clothes on. We know it's summer and it's hot outside, but most of us shouldn't be running around looking like that.... Guest: Uncle John's Bathroom Reader

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Bonus Kip Starchild Reading

7/18/22 Ancestors Are Stalking Me; The Queen’s Cocktails

Apparently, the Queen of England likes her cocktails. It's way too hot for this planet. For some reason, my ancestors are stalking me..... Guest: National Geographic's Erika Engelhaupt "Gory Details"

7/15/22 Summer Camp Hell

Ron recounts his awkward days in summer camp. He also has some ridiculous, yet interesting business ideas..... Guest: Antonia Murphy "Dirty Chick"

7/14/22 Perfect Storm Of Crappiness

Ron looks at our "perfect storm" of problems and is waiting for a wise person to descend from the mountains on a unicorn, or even just a goat.... Guest: Jon Kabat Zinn "Healing Power Of Mindfulness"

7/13/22 Restaurant Tips For Dummies

Ron explains how restaurants can be really successful overnight.... Seriously... He also finds some benefits to wearing a mask that have nothing to do with health reasons.

7/12/22 Stores That Confuse Me; Bread Bowls Are Impossible; Gifted Kids With No Gifts

Stores That Confuse Me, Bread Bowls Are Impossible, Gifted Kids With No Gifts, Glass Bowls And Lids, Using First Names To Name Stores, and Bed, Bath, & Bread....... Guest: Jeff Alworth "The Beer Bible"

7/11/22 Supermarket Hell; That Darn Flashing Light On The Pole

Ron relays his stories of horror at the supermarket... Guest: Dr. Gabby Wild with National Geographic talks about wild animal adventures

7/8/22 It’s Time To Complain

Ron performs a cornucopia of complaints (often using different accents) but not involving goats.

7/7/22 Vapid People; Write It Down

Ron wishes he was vapid. Life would be so much simpler. He also wishes he had written a journal... Guest: Author Camille Baker "The Moment We Met"

7/6/22 Lie To Me; Greeting Cards For Lazy People

Ron examines the ridiculous world of greeting cards. He also thinks that you should lie to people every once in a while to make them feel good........Guest: Comedian Pam Gaslow "Don't Bring Your Vibrator To Rehab"

7/5/22 Elvis Has Entered The Building

Have you seen the recently released ELVIS movie? Steve Binder (as depicted in the movie) was the TV producer & director of the ELVIS COMEBACK SPECIAL on NBC in 1968, and was the man who re-launched Elvis's career. Steve is turning 90 years old now, and talks with Ron about that history making production.

7/1/22 The Oddities Of Restaurants

Ron ushers in the Holiday weekend with a sarcastic  monologue about eating at restaurants. He points out the oddities of the experience and publicly shoving food in your mouth.

6/30/22 Onion Ring Confessions: Sinead Who?

Ron confesses that he went to a Burger King yesterday. What's worse is that he ate their onion rings.................. Guest: Megan Jacobs about e-cigarettes "This Is Quitting"

6/29/22 Life Is An Instant Pot

Ron compares life to an instant pot. Things change as we get older. Our calendar schedules turn from social engagements to doctor appointments.

6/28/22 Kohl’s Cash Is Not Real Money

Apparently, you can't pay your taxes with Kohl's Cash. Don't run with scissors. You're getting old when you constantly refer to "the good old days". Also, bad wedding gift ideas and ridiculous license plates are topics today..... Guest: Dr. Rachel Moon about infant sleep habits

6/27/22 Respectful Pants; Way Too Long

Ron is annoyed with these "longest days" of the year. They're just way too long. He also finds harmony and respect in exchanging pants. Are we going to start naming heat waves? Yea, this episode is weird, yet incredibly insightful.

6/24/22 Our Names; Women Are Great

Ron exmaines the names of people. He also reiterates his great respect for women and what they constantly need to endure............ Guest: Maitri Johnson with TransUnion talks about apartment rentals and where to live

6/23/22 Touching People Professionally

Ron wonders if vitamins are basically a waste of money. He also celebrates the fact that he doesn't need to touch strangers professionally to earn a living.... Guest: Dr. Denis Patterson about lower back pain

6/22/22 Everyday ”Scams” That We Don’t Question

Ron doesn't understand how airlines, automobile companies, and insurance companies get away with what they often do..... Guest: John "The Builder" Malecki

6/21/22 Betrayed By Congress

Author Ira Shapiro "Betrayal" is Ron's special guest today. The book reveals the dangerous actions of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

6/20/22 You Say It’s Your Birthday

Ron cynically questions the tradition of celebrating your birthday...... Guest: Lauren Boland is Director of Communications at the National Confectioners Association

6/17/22 We All Have Allergies; I Don’t Do Windows

Yes, we all have allergies. That's what connects us to humanity. Ron also has no idea how to tip anymore. Please consume this monlogue episode (as best you can) and make believe it was relevant.