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

Jun 17, 2022
Jun 17, 2022
29 min
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.

Jun 16, 2022
6/16/22 Grade School Crush; Those Crazy Kids
Jun 16, 2022
Jun 16, 2022
30 min
Ron monologues it today. Some topics: grade school crush, kids will be kids, we are not really civilized at all

Jun 15, 2022
6/15/22 Fast Food From Hell
Jun 15, 2022
Jun 15, 2022
30 min
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

Jun 14, 2022
6/14/22 Outrunning A Zombie; Arguably Stupid
Jun 14, 2022
Jun 14, 2022
32 min
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

Jun 13, 2022
Jun 13, 2022
30 min
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"

Jun 10, 2022
6/10/22 Dance Recitals From Hell
Jun 10, 2022
Jun 10, 2022
30 min
Ron examines the wonderfully odd world of dancing schools, dance recitals, and lottery tickets... Guest: Author Colin Kersey "Swimming With The Angels"

Jun 9, 2022
6/9/22 My Colon Selfie; Facebook Insanity
Jun 9, 2022
Jun 9, 2022
31 min
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

Jun 8, 2022
Jun 8, 2022
32 min
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

Jun 7, 2022
6/7/22 Results Not Typical
Jun 7, 2022
Jun 7, 2022
30 min
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.

Jun 6, 2022
6/6/22 So What?; My 23rd Cousin Vinny
Jun 6, 2022
Jun 6, 2022
31 min
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

Jun 3, 2022
6/3/22 9/10th of a Cent & 2.5 Babies
Jun 3, 2022
Jun 3, 2022
30 min
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

Jun 2, 2022
6/2/22 A Little Pomp & No Circumstance
Jun 2, 2022
Jun 2, 2022
32 min
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"

Jun 1, 2022
6/1/22 Call Me Doctor; What’s In A Name?
Jun 1, 2022
Jun 1, 2022
32 min
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

May 31, 2022
5/31/22 My CVS Receipt; Natalie Jacobson
May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022
30 min
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

May 27, 2022
5/27/22 Monkey Pox Really?; Dashing Your Dreams
May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
30 min
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"

May 26, 2022
5/26/22 Buck & Butt Naked, Museum Guards
May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022
30 min
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

May 25, 2022
5/25/22 Another Mass Shooting
May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022
14 min
Ron comments on yesterday's grammar school shooting in Texas.

May 24, 2022
5/24/22 Haven’t Had My Coffee Yet; Whatever
May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022
32 min
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"

May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022
30 min
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

May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
30 min
Ron hits on a number of topics today.... why get into a kayak?, nouns that became verbs, I am not a robot, a crazy world, what's the formula of baby formula?, ugly babies, who's coming down my chimney?, do I want dewy skin?, and other delightful conversations..... Guest: American Legion Auxilary President Kathy Daudistel about National Poppy Day

May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022
33 min
Ron is sick of customer service robot voices. He also wants you to accept his cookies.......... Guest: Ashley Gyura about lyme disease

May 18, 2022
5/18/22 Outside Church Statue; Can’t Cook?
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
35 min
Ron talks about people that can't cook. He also points out the statues that appear in front of many churches...... Guest: Founder of RealMe is Jeff Tinsley

May 17, 2022
5/17/22 Addictions & What To Do About Them
May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
29 min
Ron devotes this entire episode to a discussion about living with addictions and what to do about them... Guest: Dana Golden is a Certified Family Addiction Coach

May 16, 2022
5/16/22 Crotchety Kids; Summer Camp Hell
May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022
30 min
Ron recalls his awful summer camp days. He also looks at the life cycle of acting crotchety, is done with sugar, feels sorry for chickens and cows, tries to quit things "cold turkey"

May 13, 2022
5/13/22 Belly Dancing; I Have People
May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022
32 min
Ron sees the back of his head at his recent hair stylist visit. He also talks about having "his people" make arrangements for him..... Guest: Belly Dancing For Health with Jennifer Sobel

May 12, 2022
5/12/22 Mo Pho’s House Of Food Stuff In A Bowl
May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022
31 min
Ron wants to start his own Pho restaurant. The best part is the name of the place....Kip Starchild has your horoscope reading for today... Guest: Bernie Sanders' Deputy Campaign Manager Ari Rabin-Havt

May 11, 2022
5/11/22 It’s Your Fault
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022
30 min
Ron starts his day blaming everybody else, because it really is their fault. Also, an attractive woman stranger wants to be my facebook friend..... Guest: Travel Expert Terry Dale

May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022
30 min
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.

May 9, 2022
May 9, 2022
31 min
Ron hates small print. It's hiding something evil. He also hears that Covid is making a comeback tour.... Guest: Dermatologist Micole Tuchman

May 6, 2022
5/6/22 There Are Moms Worse Than You
May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022
31 min
TV Comedy Writer Glenn Boozan joins Ron to celebrate Mother's Day in a different way. Her new book is "There Are Moms Worse Than You"

May 5, 2022
5/5/22 Jury Duty Evasion Tactics
May 5, 2022
May 5, 2022
29 min
Ron spent all day watching Court TV, which reminded him of his life-long efforts to evade jury duty.... Guest: Kelly Hardgrave and National Geographic talk about the book "Can't Get Enough Shark Stuff"

May 4, 2022
5/4/22 Solving The World By Yourself ?
May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022
30 min
Ron finds that most people have become more annoying and vastly more stupid. As a result, it falls upon him to solve many of the global problems. It seems that other people seem to be the roadblocks.

May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022
31 min
Ron is amazed at the stupidity of official products of sports teams. He also takes a look at people getting married at MacDonald's..... Guest: Christine DaSilva is VP of Communications at Norwegian Cruise Lines and has a special contest for teachers

May 2, 2022
5/2/22 Elvis & The People Behind Him
May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022
32 min
Ron interviews Steve Binder, who was responsible for the real success of Elvis Presley. Steve is turning 90 years old this year. He gives us a real, personal behind the scenes look at this incredible relationship. "Elvis '68 Comeback - The Story Behind The Special"

Apr 29, 2022
4/29/22 Get The Fat Sucked Out Of You
Apr 29, 2022
Apr 29, 2022
33 min
Ron looks at how obesely fat you are in the eyes of the government. It's also a New Year's resolution that is rarely achieved.. so how 'bout getting the fat sucked out of you?..... Guest: Wedding Expert Claire Roche

Apr 28, 2022
4/28/22 Women Should Be Ruling The World
Apr 28, 2022
Apr 28, 2022
31 min
Ron examines the differences between men and women and he doesn't understand why women don't rule the world, cause they really do. Ron also tells his story of when he was mistaken for Jesus.... Guest: Matthew Frey "This Is How Your Marriage Ends"

Apr 27, 2022
4/27/22 Kiss Your Light Bulb Goodbye
Apr 27, 2022
Apr 27, 2022
30 min
Ron takes a romantic look at incandescent light bulbs, which will be completely obsolete next year... Guest: TV Personality Heather Thompson has some Mother's Day ideas

Apr 26, 2022
4/26/22 Get Out Of My Mouth, Too Many Options
Apr 26, 2022
Apr 26, 2022
32 min
Ron is confused and amazed at how many versions of toothpaste are available on the shelf, and how stupid that really is. He doesn't like going to the dentist because nobody should ever be in his mouth, unless otherwise invited..... Guest: Nat Geo's David Liitschwager is a photographer who specializes in octopus and jellyfish

Apr 25, 2022
Apr 25, 2022
30 min
Ron sings the praises of chili dogs and small camels. He also looks at the 13th floor in buildings. There are no guests today.... just Ron babbling on and on about things that make no sense.

Apr 22, 2022
4/22/22 The Big Expensive Apple
Apr 22, 2022
Apr 22, 2022
30 min
Ron monologues (verb?) the show today. No guests. He recently visited New York City and reveals his adventure.





