Ron Van Dam Show

11/4/21 A Journey Through Junk; The Clock Turning Back Thing

Did you ever rummage through your kitchen cabinets and find outdated stuff that causes you to wonder why you ever bought these things? Ron takes that journey...... Guest: Actress, Playwright, Author Irmgarde Brown "Sister Jane"

11/3/21 Lost The Pope Election; Sweating The Pants

Ron lost the election to become Pope again, but will keep trying next time. He also comments on those that exclusively wear sweatpants.... Guest: Chef John Kanell "The Preppy Kitchen"

11/2/21 Dogs That Eat Their Own Poop; Your Horoscope With Kip Starchild

Ron explores the reason why his dog eats her own poop. That's why they invented Google. Also, Kip Starchild reveals your horoscope for today.... Guest: IBM's Justina Nixon helps you get a new career

11/1/21 Welcome To Whatever; Blow My Leaves

Welcome to your own personal hell. We call it trying to get out of Ikea. And while you're at it, welcome to Five Below?.......... Guest: Lifestyle TV host Carmen Ordonez

10/29/21 Facebook to Metaverse; Biden & The Pope

So, Facebook is changing it's name to Meta, as if that's going to do anything. Also, Biden meets with the Pope to try to save the planet ............ Guest: Matt DeLorenzo with Kelly Blue Book talks about the new car shortage

10/28/21 Back of Your Head & Your Butt; Doing Your Hair

Ron explores the world of hair styles and how we think we look.......... Guest: Audiologist Dr. Leslie Soiles

10/27/21 Too Much Pumpkin; Begging For Candy

Ron continues to explore the weird Halloween festivities. He also reflects on his youthful candy begging..... Guest: Dr. Andrea Singer about bone health

10/26/21 We Are Plastic; No Flying Cars

Ron tries to understand why most space age inventions never really made it into our society. He also realizes that we are slowly being composed of plastic........... Guest: Olympic Gold Medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosely

10/25/21 Pop Tarts Problem; Baldwin‘s Gun Problem

Ron investigates the Pop Tart controversy. It's absurd, but true. He also takes a look at the Alec Baldwin movie set tragedy...... Guest: Author Erika Engelhaupt "Gory Details"

10/22/21 When To Shut Up; Dental Shaming

Ron comments on your mouth today. That includes dentists that shame you and people who don't know when to shut up.... Guest: Amanda Hesser "The Essential New York Times Cookbook"

10/21/21 Too Much Information; Reiki The Leaves From Your Head

Ron finds that the bombardment of news and information is destroying us..... Guest: Wedding Expert Claire Roche

10/20/21 To The Bogs I Go; Hump Day

Ron is preparing to watch cranberries do their thing, as we start to get our Thanksgiving plans in motion.... Guest: Cecily Wong "Gastro Obscura"

10/19/21 Absurd Facebook Friends; What Time Were You Born?

Ron again attacks the absurdity of Facebook Friends. They are mostly strangers who are politely making believe they're interested in you for no reason whatsoever...... Guest: Author Carolina Ugaz-Moran "Aline & The Blue Bottle"

10/18/21 Can‘t Get What I Need; Really Lazy Susan

Ron discovers that nothing is available, there's no way to fix things, and everybody has a dog. What's up with all of this?....... Guest: Chris Ciano with Aetna Medicare. It's open enrollment time again.

10/15/21 Restaurant Stuff; Juicy Really?

Ron explores the world of eating out in a restaurant and the related oddities. Should certain foods really be called juicy?........... Guest: Expert Kelly Anderson talks about medical research that few know about

10/14/21 Check Out Register Oddity; To Be President

Ron doesn't understand why anyone would want to be President, unless...... He also remarks at the backward technology in supermarkets.... Guest: Author Claude A. Clegg "The Black President"

10/13/21 Weird Marathon Interaction; Still Unvaccinated, Huh?

Ron interviews a stupid marathon runner... no offense. He also puts forth his acting career. Still not vaccinated, huh?... Guest: Dan Leonard is President and CEO of Association For Accessible Medicine

10/12/21 Not So Cute; Trying To Be Upbeat

Noah's Ark got it wrong with the animals that were onboard. The humans that were chosen were basically stupid. Ron also discovers what we all have in common, and it's actually disgusting. Today's show starts upbeat, but doesn't stay that way..... Guest: Dr. Michael Thorpy talks about narcolepsy

10/11/21 Touching Elbows; Smart People Becoming Extinct

Ron tackles the social issues of our times: Thank goodness men don't have large breasts. Touching elbows is better than shaking hands. Can you legally shake stupid people into shape?..... Guest: Dr. Ian Smith talks about the upcoming flu season

10/8/21 Discovering Nothing; Columbus Not

Ron looks at Columbus and some facts we never learned in school about him. Apparently Columbus wasn't so great, or at least no better than you..... Guest: Cybersecurity Expert David DuFour

10/7/21 Please Shut Up; Indigenous People‘s Day?

Goodbye nasty old Columbus and hello indigenous people. Ron also looks at people who just won't shut up... Whatever..... Guest: Audio Book Talent Scott Brick

10/6/21 Profits Before People; Not So Impressive

Ron is not impressed with what others might call "achievements". The Winter Olympics are coming. Isn't that too many Olympics? ...... Guest: Sara Bendrick is an outdoor design expert

10/5/21 Facebook Down; Shatner In Space

Ron looks at the Facebook situation. He also remarks at William Shatner going into orbit at the age of 90. 

10/4/21 They Don‘t Teach That Stuff In School

Ron doesn't understand why schools don't teach you the things that you really need to know in life... Guest: Dr. Jeff Werber talks about dogs with allergies

10/1/21 Scare The KIds & Demean The Bride

Ron looks at the irony of scaring the hell out of the kids on Halloween. The irony also flows at the marriage altar........... Guest: Jeff Alworth "The Beer Bible"

9/30/21 Bad Breath Dentist; Get Me A Life Coach

Ron encounters his oral hygienist's bad breath and doesn't know what to do about it.... Guest: Life Coach Patricia Love "Seen & Not Unheard"

9/29/21 Motivate Me; LIcense To Be Weird

Ron has always wanted to be a motivational speaker, but can't seem to motivate himself to be one. He also discovers that getting older gives you a license to be weird.

9/28/21 You‘re Sink Is Filthy & So Are Your Teeth

Ron realizes that he doesn't need to do half the things he does. Listen and you shall understand. He also gives tips on how to handle unwanted conversations and small talk.... Guest: Stacie Billis connects dogs and pumpkins

9/27/21 Marathons, Flip Flops, and Playing The Triangle

Ron fails to understand why people run marathons. They don't need to. He also has a problem with flip flops. As much as he enjoys the symphony, ballet, and opera, it is also a great way to get some sleep.

9/24/21 The Sex Show

Ron delves into the world of sex and how we deal with the subject matter. Please remove your children from the room. 

9/23/21 Bucket List From Hell; Hiccups Now

Ron discovers that his bucket list has become the list from Hell. Most of the things he thought he wanted to achieve have actually become the opposite......... Guest: Dr. Jamie Rutland says this is the worst time of year for asthma

9/22/21 It Makes No Sense At All

Ron has a party with things that make no sense... Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Ash Wednesday, Face Painting, "Doing" Your Nails, Trying To Save The World, House Phones, Dinosaurs & Humans, Voice Mail, Tiktok, and more insanity

9/21/21 Talking Trash; Who Are These People?

Ron talks trash today as he is fascinated with the trash truck. He also struggles to understand who the stars are on "Dancing With The So-Called Stars"..... Guest: Author Paul Sexton "Prince: A Portrait Of The Artist"

9/20/21 Potpourri Of Absurdities

Ron muddles through a variety of topics in this "field day" of social absurdities. To listen, you will need a streaming device or a radio, and a pair of pants.

9/17/21 Odd Girlfriend; Too Many People

Ron remembers his dating days and a girl named Janesse who moved in with him. It was a learning experience........... Guest: Lifestyle and Fashion Expert Carmen Ordonez

9/17/21 Odd Girlfriend; Too Many People

Ron remembers his dating days and a girl named Janesse who moved in with him. It was a learning experience........... Guest: Lifestyle and Fashion Expert Carmen Ordonez

9/16/21 Pick Your Own Darn Apples; Look At Those Leaves

Ron loves the Fall, but doesn't understand why apple picking is a thing. Additionally, he doesn't get the leaf watching activity....... Guest: Travel Expert and Filmmaker Juliana Broste

9/15/21 Jeopardy Scandal; Can You Say Hypocricy?

Ron delves into the Jepoardy scandal about fired new host Mike Richards. Is Jeopardy more sacred than the Presidency?.... Guest: Audiologist Dr. Diane Nenz

9/14/21 Way Too Busy; Costs Too Much

Ron discovers that prices for everything are way too high and that everyone is way too busy. That's not good........... Guest: Andrea Coty with Sesame Workshop talks about Grandparents Day

9/13/21 Why So Many Shoes?; Nobody Knows Them

Ron wonders why women have so many shoes. It just doesn't make any sense. He then comments on some really vapid TV shows....... Guest: Rachel Hodgdon is CEO of International Building Institute talking about unsafe school structures