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

Feb 24, 2022
2/24/22 Doctor Things; Social Allergy
Feb 24, 2022
Feb 24, 2022
29 min
Ron wonders why his doctor stopped doing things like hitting my knee with a rubber mallet and depressing my tongue. He also tries to understand crystals and magical rocks.... Horoscope Expert Kip Starchild renders his predictions

Feb 23, 2022
2/23/22 Trust Nobody; You Made Me Paranoid
Feb 23, 2022
Feb 23, 2022
33 min
Ron has learned not to trust people until they have earned it, but even then....... Guest: Tamica Sears "How To Tell If You're An A**Hole Boss"

Feb 22, 2022
Feb 22, 2022
34 min
Ron is smothered by too many TV commercials for drugs. It's both annoying and depressing, for which there is apparently a drug..... (Note: Today's date is all 2's).... Guest: Dr. Neil Jain about asthma

Feb 21, 2022
2/21/22 Lie To Me; Do & Don’t Lists
Feb 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022
30 min
Ron has two lists that he supposedly carries with him always. He has a "do list" of things to always say, and a "don't list" of things to say that will get you in a whole lot of trouble...... Guest: Relationship Expert M.E. Sims "A Little Bit Of Pleasure"

Feb 18, 2022
2/18/22 Get Off My Back; My Check For $1.95
Feb 18, 2022
Feb 18, 2022
31 min
Ron received a check in the mail for $1.95. It came with a letter that explained what it was for. It all made no sense..........Guest: Tammy Tompson is the creator of The Psychology Of Poverty

Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
33 min
Ron is being manipulated by charities for donations. He also recalls a situation with a girl scout and her cookies. Ron reminds you that Presidents Day is coming soon, so buy a mattress.... Guest: Crypto Security Expert Philip Martin

Feb 16, 2022
2/16/22 Your Applause Is Deafening
Feb 16, 2022
Feb 16, 2022
34 min
Ron loves applause...Just sayin'....He also talks about how he often puts on an act, because he is an actor. He explains it all in this episode..... Guest: Author Scott Cohen "Don't You Just Hate That"

Feb 15, 2022
2/15/22 Clown Faced Women
Feb 15, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
34 min
Ron wonders why most women need to paint their faces like circus clowns...... Guest: NCAA Athlete and Author MK Lever "Surviving The Second Tier"

Feb 14, 2022
Feb 14, 2022
31 min
Ron warns of the horrible consequences of not celebrating Valentine's Day properly. Don't mess with this holiday....... Guest: Author Kendall Smith "Rookie Father"

Feb 11, 2022
Feb 11, 2022
31 min
Ron takes a look at how uncomfortable "comfort food" can be. He also has an idea how we can get people vaccinated, but it's weird. Do you have watery eyes and a runny nose? You could be allergic to annoying people..... Guest: Rea Frey is founder of Writeway and talks about the process of publishing your own book

Feb 10, 2022
2/10/22 Dropping The Mask; ”Tele” This
Feb 10, 2022
Feb 10, 2022
36 min
Ron talks about dropping the mask mandates. He also finds that telehealth appointments make sense. "I can donate my pants, but my organs are another discussion".......... Guest: Rea Frey is founder of Writeway

Feb 9, 2022
2/9/22 Living On Tips; Hump Day Reality
Feb 9, 2022
Feb 9, 2022
26 min
Ron tries to solve the bar and restaurant industry staffing problems. If it's hump day, it's not a great life you've got..... Guest: Karen Grill is ambassador to support local restaurants

Feb 8, 2022
2/8/22 When I Went To School; Too Many Kids
Feb 8, 2022
Feb 8, 2022
32 min
Ron recalls his days in public school and how it differs so much from what kids experience today. Basically, it's where he learned to dislike kids.... Guest: Julie Charlestein is CEO of Izzo and Premier Dental

Feb 6, 2022
Feb 6, 2022
31 min
Ron examines "absurd sports talk" today. He tries to make sense of curling and golf. Then, he fails to understand the purpose of redundant sports talk...... Guest: Erika Souter is a parenting expert regarding safe internet activity

Feb 4, 2022
2/4/22 Zamboni Relatives; Mr. Softee
Feb 4, 2022
Feb 4, 2022
30 min
Ron does a "thing" about the Zamboni machine. He also delves into the world of ice cream trucks. How do you transition between those two subjects?.... Guest: Michelle Nunn is President & Ceo of Care USA. How do you stop a pandemic?

Feb 3, 2022
Feb 3, 2022
30 min
Ron reveals his amazing mental ability of total recall. He also welcomes horoscope master Kip Starchild............... Guest: Fashion Expert Cassandra Dittmer about sustainable fashion brands

Feb 2, 2022
2/2/22 Groundhogs & Gullible Humans
Feb 2, 2022
Feb 2, 2022
33 min
Ron takes a hard and absurd look at Groundhog Day, the Olympics, and self driving cars..... Guest: Kimberly Stone is creator of poshglam.com and talks about finding your own talent

Feb 1, 2022
2/1/22 So You’re Over 50; What Day Is This?
Feb 1, 2022
Feb 1, 2022
31 min
Ron gives thanks to his garbage collector..... Guest: Author and Divorce Attorney Shel Harrington "Over 50 Defined"

Jan 31, 2022
1/31/22 Rude Theme Restaurants
Jan 31, 2022
Jan 31, 2022
31 min
Ron recalls some incredibly rude and horrible restaurants that he has endured..... Guest: Dr. Nadine Haliburton-Foster about the flu

Jan 28, 2022
1/28/22 Crazy Miracles?; The Jetsons Were Wrong
Jan 28, 2022
Jan 28, 2022
28 min
Ron thinks that we are progressing backwards, not meeting many of the predictions in old cartoon shows. He also takes a satirical look at our biblical history and all of those miracles.

Jan 27, 2022
1/27/22 Throwing Your Money Away; Magic Crap
Jan 27, 2022
Jan 27, 2022
31 min
Ron looks at the various ways that we throw our money away. He also comments about the motivational tour speech that he really doesn't do..... Guest: Janellle Smith is with "recreation.gov"

Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
28 min
Ron wants to give Mitch McConnell the idiot award. Ron also asks Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider to step aside because it's getting boring.... Guest: Andrea Coty is Senior Project Mgr. with Sesame Workshop

Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
29 min
Ron is trying to figure out how to store things in the cloud, as opposed to a filing cabinet. He also sings the praises of cordless leaf blowers..... Guest: Dr. Sabrina Assoumou is Professor of Medicine at Boston University

Jan 24, 2022
1/24/22 Stuttering; Our Time Is Up
Jan 24, 2022
Jan 24, 2022
30 min
Actually, Ron and Joe Biden have something in common. Also, looking back, do you have any regrets? Ron singles out a "doctor" who is a media whore.... Guest: Author and Relationship Expert Gary John Bishop "Finding Love"

Jan 21, 2022
1/21/22 Sweating In My Pants; Hair ’Em Up
Jan 21, 2022
Jan 21, 2022
31 min
Ron hits a number of topics today. Why did women do all that crap to their hair? ...Sweatpants, really? ..Uh oh, how did they die?..... Guest: Roe v. Wade Expert Kimberly Inez McGuire

Jan 20, 2022
1/20/22 When To Shut Up; Returning Clothes
Jan 20, 2022
Jan 20, 2022
32 min
Ron is going to teach you when to shut your mouth. Believe me, it really is necessary. He also learns that Amazon is going to open clothing stores... Guests: Dr. Dana Varble & Gene O'Neil with the North American Veterinary Community

Jan 19, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
35 min
Ron loves technology as he also hates technology. Robots are harassing him...... Guest: IBM's Karl Heller

Jan 18, 2022
Jan 18, 2022
32 min
Today, the cell phone towers start emitting 5G signals, which might cause problems. Ron tries to deal with the high price of scallops. He is also disappointed in himself in not reaching his tiny goals.... Guest: Dr. Lee Lindquist about memory loss

Jan 17, 2022
1/17/22 Mood Rings & Jeopardy
Jan 17, 2022
Jan 17, 2022
31 min
Ron is bored by the TV show Jeopardy, and it's not because he doesn't know most of the answers (or questions... whatever). He also remembers mood rings and how stupid they were.....Guest: Author Michael Cottman "Segregated Skies"

Jan 14, 2022
1/14/22 Bathroom Signage Oddities
Jan 14, 2022
Jan 14, 2022
30 min
Ron explores some weird and confusing public bathroom signs.... Guest: Tyler Moffitt is Webroot's Senior Security Analyst

Jan 13, 2022
1/13/22 Velcro Shaming; Comedian Pam Gaslow
Jan 13, 2022
Jan 13, 2022
31 min
Ron thinks that velcro doesn't get appreciated enough. He also reviews his application to become the Pope...... Guest: Writer/Comedian Pam Gaslow "Don't Bring Your Vibrator To Rehab: A Somewhat Comedic Memoir"

Jan 12, 2022
Jan 12, 2022
30 min
Ron has a Starbuck's gift card, but doesn't know how to use it, as he probes America's drug called coffee. He also realizes that he's not "Finnish"..... Guest: Pet Expert and Dog Trainer Andrea Arden about the cost of raising a pet

Jan 11, 2022
1/11/22 Pig Heart Guys; Powerball Not
Jan 11, 2022
Jan 11, 2022
30 min
Ron explores various topics today. A man gets a pig heart transplant, girls call themselves guys, kids are dissecting frogs, egotists are running rampant, and unvaccinated people are selfishly screwing up our hospitals and resources. Have a nice day.

Jan 10, 2022
Jan 10, 2022
32 min
Ron recalls his most annoying supermarket shopping experience. It will leave you rolling in the aisles....Literally..... Guest: Author & Film Producer A. Darius Kamali "Mistake Of Identity"

Jan 7, 2022
1/7/22 Doctors Don’t Get Sick?; Brew Ha Ha
Jan 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022
29 min
Why don't doctors ever seem to get sick? Or do they? Would the Pope be more effective if he opened up his sermons with a witty joke? Ron ponders these questions and others........... Guest: John Walker is co-founder of Athletic Brewing Company

Jan 6, 2022
Jan 6, 2022
31 min
Ron looks at Walmart's ability to enter your home when you're not there, and to put items into your refrigerator. Seriously?...... Guest: Lisa Shaub (Oprah's former trainer) with Weight Watchers

Jan 5, 2022
Jan 5, 2022
34 min
Ron is fed up with streaming services. He also comments on getting kids socialized (or something like that)..... Guest: Master Olympic Trainer Sheila Thelin about "spinning"

Jan 4, 2022
Jan 4, 2022
29 min
Ron has two major subjects of complaint today. First, he is quite upset and disappointed that we are making sick people stand in line for hours to get a simple Covid test, if there are any tests available at all. Second, cell phones are slowly making us sick, both mentally and physically.... Guest: Industry Watchdog Expert Norbert Hoises

Jan 3, 2022
1/3/22 It’s Really 2021 Extended
Jan 3, 2022
Jan 3, 2022
36 min
Ron reads a letter that was enclosed in one of his holiday greeting cards. Yes, we call it 2022, but it's really 2021 extended.......... Guest: Ken Parekh is founder of Fair Bank

Dec 31, 2021
12/31/21 Watching A Ball Drop
Dec 31, 2021
Dec 31, 2021
31 min
Which is more exciting? Watching a ball drop or watching paint dry? Oddly enough, after getting drunk, it's watching a ball drop.... Happy New Year.





