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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.

6/16/22 Grade School Crush; Those Crazy Kids

Ron monologues it today. Some topics: grade school crush, kids will be kids, we are not really civilized at all

6/15/22 Fast Food From Hell

Ron believes that "fast food" refers to how quickly you end up on the toilet..... Guest: John Lopos is CEO of The National Sleep Foundation

6/14/22 Outrunning A Zombie; Arguably Stupid

Ron looks at various social topics; Arguably Talking About Sports, Running Of The Bulls, High Prices, Jurassic Park Movies, Outrunning Zombies, and more.....Guest: Shan Boodran from Bumble

6/13/22 Annoying People On Planes; Masks With Muzzles

Ron talks about disrespectful people and kids on airline flights. Too bad those Covid masks didn't have built-in muzzles..... Guest: National Geographics Author Stephanie Drimmer "Ultimate Book Of The Future"

6/10/22 Dance Recitals From Hell

Ron examines the wonderfully odd world of dancing schools, dance recitals, and lottery tickets... Guest: Author Colin Kersey "Swimming With The Angels"

6/9/22 My Colon Selfie; Facebook Insanity

Ron thinks a colonoscopy is the ultimate selfie.  He also takes a look at Facebook and how odd it really is...... Guest: NCAA Dr. Gloria Beim about exercising

6/8/22 Dating A Cheerleader; We Are Not Alone

Ron dated a cheerleader. What seemed like a dream actually was not. Have you noticed that there are other people living with us on this planet, and they seem to just get in the way of things?  Apparently, we are not alone. When is fruit ever really ripe? What's the point of going on a picnic and eating food on the ground?..... Guest: Dr. Ibrahim is a dinosaur expert

6/7/22 Results Not Typical

Ron doesn't understand why he would buy a product if the "results are not typical"...He is also  freaked out by "dead end" streets. Inefficiency seems to be normal. When something goes well, that becomes remarkable... We should all refuse to talk to robots.

6/6/22 So What?; My 23rd Cousin Vinny

Ron doesn't quite understand the point to those ancestry website services. It's kind of a "who cares?" and "so what?" thing..... Guest: Mike Bako from The Daily National has some unique Fathers Day gift ideas

6/3/22 9/10th of a Cent & 2.5 Babies

Ron hits a variety of topics today. What do they have in common? They all make no sense..... Guests: Dr. Pryor and Dr. Uzendu say we should all learn CPR

6/2/22 A Little Pomp & No Circumstance

Ron looks at today's celebration of Queen Elizabeth with great confusion, a little pomp, and no circumstance..... Guest: Dr. Stephen Furlich does some "sex talk"

6/1/22 Call Me Doctor; What’s In A Name?

What's in a name? Not much, really. Ron wonders why he can't just call himself a doctor? No one ever checks. Donuts are not a nice thing to give someone......... Guest: NCAA orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gloria Beim talks about pain after exercising

5/31/22 My CVS Receipt; Natalie Jacobson

Ron has another encounter with CVS after he is attacked by an angry gang of mosquitoes during a weed wacking session.... Guest: News Anchor Natalie Jacobson

5/27/22 Monkey Pox Really?; Dashing Your Dreams

Ron tries to understand monkey pox (in a sense).. He also comments on your ability to fulfill your dreams, horror movies, having a happy marriage, and wearing pants during a zoom meeting.... Guest: Kim Daly "The True Crime File"

5/26/22 Buck & Butt Naked, Museum Guards

Ron talks about the boring world of art museums. He also dissects the human need to run around naked........... Guest: Nutrition Expert Cara Harbstreet talks potatoes

5/25/22 Another Mass Shooting

Ron comments on yesterday's grammar school shooting in Texas.

5/24/22 Haven’t Had My Coffee Yet; Whatever

Ron has given up on society. He wants stupid people tagged. He is also tired of the excuse "I haven't had my coffee yet"............ Guest: Author PA Brook "If I Were God"

5/23/22 Beaches, Bad Jokes, Learning To Swim, and Stupid People

Ron talks about nude beaches, bad jokes, learning to swim, why he hates sand, learning to spell, and what to do with the stupid people..... Guests: Dr. Burress and Dr. Morgan talk about clinical trials that use diversity