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

Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
31 min
Did you ever rummage through your kitchen cabinets and find outdated stuff that causes you to wonder why you ever bought these things?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"

Nov 3, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
30 min
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"

Nov 2, 2021
Nov 2, 2021
30 min
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

Nov 1, 2021
11/1/21 Welcome To Whatever; Blow My Leaves
Nov 1, 2021
Nov 1, 2021
32 min
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

Oct 29, 2021
10/29/21 Facebook to Metaverse; Biden & The Pope
Oct 29, 2021
Oct 29, 2021
32 min
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

Oct 28, 2021
Oct 28, 2021
30 min
Ron explores the world of hair styles and how we think we look.......... Guest: Audiologist Dr. Leslie Soiles

Oct 27, 2021
10/27/21 Too Much Pumpkin; Begging For Candy
Oct 27, 2021
Oct 27, 2021
30 min
Ron continues to explore the weird Halloween festivities. He also reflects on his youthful candy begging..... Guest: Dr. Andrea Singer about bone health

Oct 26, 2021
10/26/21 We Are Plastic; No Flying Cars
Oct 26, 2021
Oct 26, 2021
31 min
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

Oct 25, 2021
Oct 25, 2021
31 min
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"

Oct 22, 2021
10/22/21 When To Shut Up; Dental Shaming
Oct 22, 2021
Oct 22, 2021
31 min
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"

Oct 21, 2021
Oct 21, 2021
30 min
Ron finds that the bombardment of news and information is destroying us..... Guest: Wedding Expert Claire Roche

Oct 20, 2021
10/20/21 To The Bogs I Go; Hump Day
Oct 20, 2021
Oct 20, 2021
31 min
Ron is preparing to watch cranberries do their thing, as we start to get our Thanksgiving plans in motion.... Guest: Cecily Wong "Gastro Obscura"

Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021
30 min
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"

Oct 18, 2021
Oct 18, 2021
32 min
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.

Oct 15, 2021
10/15/21 Restaurant Stuff; Juicy Really?
Oct 15, 2021
Oct 15, 2021
30 min
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

Oct 14, 2021
Oct 14, 2021
32 min
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"

Oct 13, 2021
Oct 13, 2021
30 min
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

Oct 12, 2021
10/12/21 Not So Cute; Trying To Be Upbeat
Oct 12, 2021
Oct 12, 2021
32 min
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

Oct 11, 2021
Oct 11, 2021
33 min
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

Oct 8, 2021
10/8/21 Discovering Nothing; Columbus Not
Oct 8, 2021
Oct 8, 2021
29 min
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

Oct 7, 2021
Oct 7, 2021
32 min
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

Oct 6, 2021
Oct 6, 2021
34 min
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

Oct 5, 2021
10/5/21 Facebook Down; Shatner In Space
Oct 5, 2021
Oct 5, 2021
31 min
Ron looks at the Facebook situation. He also remarks at William Shatner going into orbit at the age of 90.

Oct 4, 2021
Oct 4, 2021
31 min
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

Oct 1, 2021
10/1/21 Scare The KIds & Demean The Bride
Oct 1, 2021
Oct 1, 2021
32 min
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"

Sep 30, 2021
9/30/21 Bad Breath Dentist; Get Me A Life Coach
Sep 30, 2021
Sep 30, 2021
31 min
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"

Sep 29, 2021
9/29/21 Motivate Me; LIcense To Be Weird
Sep 29, 2021
Sep 29, 2021
32 min
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.

Sep 28, 2021
Sep 28, 2021
33 min
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

Sep 27, 2021
Sep 27, 2021
34 min
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.

Sep 24, 2021
9/24/21 The Sex Show
Sep 24, 2021
Sep 24, 2021
31 min
Ron delves into the world of sex and how we deal with the subject matter. Please remove your children from the room.

Sep 23, 2021
9/23/21 Bucket List From Hell; Hiccups Now
Sep 23, 2021
Sep 23, 2021
31 min
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

Sep 22, 2021
9/22/21 It Makes No Sense At All
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
30 min
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

Sep 21, 2021
9/21/21 Talking Trash; Who Are These People?
Sep 21, 2021
Sep 21, 2021
30 min
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"

Sep 20, 2021
9/20/21 Potpourri Of Absurdities
Sep 20, 2021
Sep 20, 2021
30 min
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.

Sep 17, 2021
9/17/21 Odd Girlfriend; Too Many People
Sep 17, 2021
Sep 17, 2021
32 min
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

Sep 17, 2021
9/17/21 Odd Girlfriend; Too Many People
Sep 17, 2021
Sep 17, 2021
32 min
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

Sep 16, 2021
Sep 16, 2021
30 min
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

Sep 15, 2021
9/15/21 Jeopardy Scandal; Can You Say Hypocricy?
Sep 15, 2021
Sep 15, 2021
31 min
Ron delves into the Jepoardy scandal about fired new host Mike Richards. Is Jeopardy more sacred than the Presidency?.... Guest: Audiologist Dr. Diane Nenz

Sep 14, 2021
9/14/21 Way Too Busy; Costs Too Much
Sep 14, 2021
Sep 14, 2021
30 min
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

Sep 13, 2021
9/13/21 Why So Many Shoes?; Nobody Knows Them
Sep 13, 2021
Sep 13, 2021
31 min
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





