Ron Van Dam Show

6/14/21 You're Confusing Me

Ron remarks about how experts tell us something, then retract it years later. What is supposed to be good for us today could harm us tomorrow. Eat eggs, don't eat eggs. Have a drink, don't have a drink. Take vitamin E, don't take vitamin E. Use talc powder, don't use talc powder......Guest: Marco Bungert about handicap parking

6/11/21 Get The Kardashians Out Of My Face

Ron relishes the end of that annoying Kardashian show that has been on the air far too long....... Guest: Mike Bako has some Father's Day gift ideas in a different kind of year

6/10/21 Vapidly Stupid Marketing; No Concept

Ron constantly ponders the human condition. Today, he tackles hot air balloons, kayaks, insurance and lawyer commercials, and much more..... Guest: World Champion and Olympic Kayaker Eric Jackson

6/9/21 Too Damn Hot; Clown School?

Ron hits a number of topics today, like going to clown school, the dangerous yet glorious heat of summer, navigating a store to find bed sheets, and many more. See if you can keep up with what goes on in his head..... Guest: Robert Ballard was the man that found the Titanic "Into The Deep"

6/8/21 Putting My Balls In A Hammock?

Ron looks at some absurd products that make no sense. He also remarks at how gullible some people can be.... Guest: Jocelyn Zuckerman exposes palm oil

6/7/21 Odd Marathon People; Why?

Ron doesn't understand why people choose to run for 26 miles when no one is chasing them. The only time somebody should run is if they are late in catching the bus..... Guest: Joseph Latino is the bed bug expert

6/4/21 Wearing Pants Again; Salsa On The Shirt

Ron continues to miss some of the social restrictions from the past year. He also takes a look at the Mexican restaurant experience.... Guest: Jill Angelo talks about menopause

6/3/21 Technology Ruins Technology; Still Writing Checks

Yes, everytime humans invent something good, someone finds a way to turn it into a nightmare. That's the subject for today until Ron strays off course..... Guest: Lauren Boland is Communications Director for the National Confectioners Association

6/2/21 Restraining Orders For Everyone

Ron is ready to issue restraining orders to almost everyone he knows to mirror social distancing.... Guest: Diana Mendoza with P.E.T.A. talks about pets in our homes

6/1/21 I'm A Grumpy Bastard

Ron talks about expensive printing ink, how Staples has more than staples, how society is devolving mentally, having more than 2 children, being confused about which day this is, the demise of simplicity, kids who graduate from nursery school, odd countries in the Olympics, stupid people, and so much more.

5/28/21 Missing The Mask Thing; Antilles Shaming

Ron will miss the restrictive social aspects of the pandemic. He also comments on the shaming of the Antilles.... Guest: TV host Alexis Glick

5/27/21 Stubborn Olymipcs; Sleep Like A Baby?

Are the Olympics nothing but a super-spreader event? Probably, yes. Ron also rants about various other topics....... Guest: Veterinarian Dr. Joe Spoo talks about your dog and the summer heat

5/26/21 Confucius Doesn't Say; Animals Rule

Ron tries to understand Confucius as he waters his plants. He also thinks that people with power and money should do some sole searching. Yes, animals are adorable until they shred you into little pieces... Guest: Owen Klein of Hardee's talks chicken

5/25/21 Summer Is Not Good; At The End Of The Day

Ron doesn't like the summer, and here's why.... Guest: Author Julie Willis "Conceal Reveal"

5/24/21 No More Excuses; You're An Animal

Ron says to get the damn vaccine already. You're screwing things up if you don't. He also realizes that humans are basically nothing but wild animals... Guest: Dr. Ken Thorpe talks about poor air quality in your home

5/23/21 Interview Special

In this special "all interviews" edition of the program, Ron speaks to various experts about a multitude of topics... Dr. Rosalind Thompkins about the "Importance of Hope"; Evette Rios (host of TV's  Recipe Rehab) about how to sell your stuff; Dr. Hillary Norton is a rheumatologist; Olymipan Rowdy Gaines about swimming; the YMCA's Lindsay Mondick about pool safety; Tania Castaneda about how to do composting; Author Nina Monteanu "A Diary In The Age of Water"

5/21/21 Just Say Whatever; Gender Reveals

Ron remembers his days doing standup comedy. He also looks at gender reveals and other topics... Guest: Smiley's new book "Friendship In The Age of Loneliness"

5/20/21 The Eyes Have It; Expensive Learning

Ron goes to "see" the optometrist. He also comments on the prohibitive costs of a college education.... Guest: National Geographic celebrates Dino"may"nia with paleontologist Nizan Lbrahim

5/19/21 Flying Saucers?; No Intelligent Life Here

Ron digs into the UFO flying saucer conversation. If they're looking for intelligent life, they've come to the wrong planet.... Guest: Chef Steven Raichlen "How To Grill Vegetables"

5/18/21 Florida Seriously?; Impressive Wait Staff

Ron will never move to Florida, and here's why. Let's invent an automatic nose wiper. Ron is impressed with restaurant wait staffs..... Guest: Dr. Julie Karen talks about the ills of sun exposure

5/17/21 If I Could Fly, Bad Conversation

Ron ponders..What if you could fly? Is the grass always greener on the other side? Does Jeopardy make you feel stupid? Do you care about anything I just said?.... Guest: Author Tony Tedeschi "Unfinished Business"

5/14/21 Open Sesame Street; Finding Home Base

Today's show looks at Sesame Street and how it is good to find a place in the past that makes you feel comfortable and connected.... Guest: Author Dr. Lucille Burbank "The Inside Secrets of Sesame Street"

5/13/21 Botox Things; There's Hair Coming Out Of There

Ron is starting to see hair growing out of places there shouldn't be hair. Ity's not right. He also looks at the Botox in a world of self preservation.... Guest: Bruce Boise is an author/former whistleblower "Cold Comfort"

5/12/21 Happy and Full Glasses; Scissor Irony

Ron gets ironically frustrated with his new scissor purchase. Is the glass half empty or half full? Depends......Guest: The Ambassador of Joy is Barry Shore. He makes a new visit. "The Joy of Living: How To Slay Stress & Be Happy"

5/11/21 There's Something Wrong With Everybody

Ron takes a hard look at how we diagnose our personalities into diseases. Interesting stuff.... Guest: Author P.C. Smith "The Shingle Weavers Picnic"

5/10/21 How To Live With Crap; Space Debris Missed Me

Ron is fed up with society, political parties, and a pantload of humans. So what else is new? Anything?.... Guest: Former NFL Player Jerome Bettis

5/7/21 Space Debris Coming; Women Rule

Space debris might fall this weekend on your head, so wear a hat. Also, Ron knows that women have qualities that far exceed those of a man. That's a Mother's Day realization....Guest: Expert Steven Knauf talsk about our bad posture.

5/6/21 Getting Older; Not So Easy To Get Some Sleep

We are all getting older and it's starting to show. He also discovers that it isn't that easy to get some sleep anymore. Crazy stuff.

5/5/21 Mother of a Day; Too Many Holidays

Ron takes a look at the Mother's Day traditions and how to deal with them. He also does a "when I was a kid" thing that will most certainly delight and confuse.......... Guest: Celebrity Host Ereka Vetrini with Mother's Day gift ideas

5/4/21 Hey Idiot,You Slept Wrong; We're All Getting Older

Ron says we're all getting older and weird body things start to happen. He then remembers when everything had a knob or a dial........ Guest: Christine Da Silva is VP of Communications and Events with Norwegian Cruise Lines

5/3/21 Tip Or No Tip?; I Swear To Whatever

Ron is confused on the practice of tipping. It makes no sense really. Try to figure this out with him. Then, let's swear on a Bible and see what happens... Guest: Dr. Neal Jain talks about nose congestion

4/30/21 Just Shut Up; Not Too Secure Anymore

Ron recalls a time when everyone felt secure...Not so much anymore. We've all heard about this "Constitution" thing, but does anyone really do anything with it?...... Guests: Chef Martinez and Chef El-Waylly talk about Cinco De Mayo 

4/29/21 Service Me; A Valued Customer Really?

Ron rants about how companies treat us like crap. They hire as few employees as possible even though they admit that they are busy. It makes no sense........ Guest: Arborist Mark Chisholm

4/28/21 Watch Me Eat; Water Yourself

Ron looks at things we do that make no sense, but we do them anyway...like eating dinner with another person as an event. Ron also observes our relationship with hydration..... Guest: Dr. Luchniak discusses preventive medicine

4/27/21 A Better Place & How To Get There

Ron has a special interview today with Felicity Eliot and Share International to discuss how we can enjoy a fulfilled society and a healthy planet. It's worth the listen.

4/26/21 Virtually Annoying; Oscar Levant Who?

Ron is sick of virtual cardboard cut-outs, virtual DJs, virtual people, and virtually evrything... but it still is better than most people in reality. He also didn't like the Oscars because he didn't understand it.... Guest: Patti Wukovits talks about meningitis

4/23/21 Billions of Bugs Coming; Cicadas Cocktails

Ron knows that billions of disgusting cicada bugs are coming in a few weeks. He tells you about them and what states are going to be infested. Well, that sucks... Guest: Dr. Michelle Henry about women with fat cells

4/22/21 Space Aliens Think We're Stupid

Ron looks at our society from the perspective of space aliens, and it's not pretty..... Guest: Leslie Boggs is President of the National PTA

Toilet and Life Analogy; Vitamin What?

Ron explores the world of naming vitamins. Why did they stop at E? Ron also invents a way to flush out your body, just like a toilet.... Guest: Pharmacist BreAnn Taylor

4/20/21 Plexiglass Love; Good Job?

Ron has fallen in love with plexiglass. Sounds weird, but makes sense. He also tends to autocorrect people who say stupid things.... Guest: Poorva Joshipura with P.E.T.A.