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

Jul 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
39 min
It's "National Ron Is Disappointed With You Day". It's a national holiday, because we admit that human beings have a natural ability to screw things up totally.... Guest: Jacquie Abram "Hush Money"

Jul 19, 2021
Jul 19, 2021
30 min
Ron remarks at how 40 is the new 70. He thinks we all turn into our parents and realize that after the horrifying reality of having children...... Guest: Former Mayor, U.S. Congressman and Presidential Candidate Dennis Kucinich "The Division Of Light & Power"

Jul 16, 2021
7/16/21 The Party's Over; CVS Says
Jul 16, 2021
Jul 16, 2021
34 min
Ron encounters situations that make no sense. Sometimes we can try to resolve them, but we really just complain about them. It's so much easier.

Jul 15, 2021
7/15/21 The Show That Never Really Starts
Jul 15, 2021
Jul 15, 2021
21 min
Ron monologues this one, as the show never really starts. It does, but it doesn't. There are some weird opinions in this one, but for entertainment purposes only.

Jul 14, 2021
7/14/21 It's Greek To Me; Gummy Things
Jul 14, 2021
Jul 14, 2021
33 min
Ron babbles through various social topics in a manner that defies gravity. This show is like taking gummy vitamins that taste good, but possibly serve no purpose.

Jul 13, 2021
7/13/21 Worst Ideas Ever
Jul 13, 2021
Jul 13, 2021
33 min
Ron does a special interview today with author Michael N, Smith "100 Of The Worst Ideas In History"

Jul 12, 2021
7/12/21 Get Out Of My Car; College Really?
Jul 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021
34 min
Ron starts to question our places of higher learning. He also has a bone to pick with staying in other people's houses and sitting in their cars.... Guest: Kristie Wolf created the Big Idaho Potato Hotel

Jul 9, 2021
Jul 9, 2021
33 min
Ron explores topics that no one else would dare. How about baby tossing? Finding lost items in your couch? Why don't women wear any pockets?.... Guest: Kelly Blue Book's Micah Muzio

Jul 8, 2021
Jul 8, 2021
31 min
Ron talks about his restaurant server with amazement. He also looks at your colon.... Guest: Journalist and Legal Analyst Aaron Solomon about the Britney Spears conservatorship

Jul 7, 2021
7/7/21 Get No Respect; Pet Rock
Jul 7, 2021
Jul 7, 2021
32 min
Ron recalls the Slinky and the Pet Rock. Someone made a ton of money from our stupidity....... Guests: Joe Nadglowski and Patricia Nece talk about solutions to fat shaming

Jul 6, 2021
7/6/21 Air Fry This; Stupid Phrases
Jul 6, 2021
Jul 6, 2021
32 min
Ron looks at inventions that cook our food. There's way too many of them, making life harder and not easier........... Guest: Chef Josh Capon talks grilling beef

Jul 6, 2021
7/5/21 Interview Special
Jul 6, 2021
Jul 6, 2021
46 min
This show is comprised of all interviews. Claire O'Connor is the head of content at Bumble Dating Site; Katrina Jones with Fannie Mae talks about home buying; Todd Grantham talks about small business reopenings; Chef Lovely has an egg challenge; Brantlee Underhill has other career ideas for family caregivers; Dr. John Osborne talks heart disease

Jul 5, 2021
7/5/21 A Most Confusing Democracy
Jul 5, 2021
Jul 5, 2021
37 min
Ron interviews Author Seth Radwell about his new book "American Schism: How The Two Enlightenments Hold The Secret To Healing Our Nation"

Jul 2, 2021
7/2/21 Hot Dog Holiday; Thundershirts?
Jul 2, 2021
Jul 2, 2021
31 min
Ron takes a look at the July 4th holiday. Time to eat bad foods, get drunk, tramatize your dog, and stupidly blow your fingers off.... Enjoy.

Jul 1, 2021
7/1/21 Lobster Oddities; 5G Excuses
Jul 1, 2021
Jul 1, 2021
31 min
Ron tries to understand our odd relationship with lobsters. He also uses 5G technology to hang up on people..... Guest: Professional Lobster Fisherman Chris Welch

Jun 30, 2021
6/30/21 When There Were Knobs; Geeks Rule
Jun 30, 2021
Jun 30, 2021
30 min
Ron remembers the days when there were knobs on things, you drank water out of a hose, and there was one wired phone in the house.... Guest: Dr. Christina Johns talks about getting kids vaccinated

Jun 29, 2021
6/29/21 Gratuitous Baskets of Fruit; No Visitors
Jun 29, 2021
Jun 29, 2021
34 min
Ron wants to be a big celebrity so he can demand baskets of fruit. He also comments on how States are starting to advertise themselves.... Guest: Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford talks about obesity

Jun 28, 2021
6/28/21 Silent Letters; It's 5:00 Somewhere
Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
30 min
Ron gets annoyed with the silent letters in our words. Who do you complain to? It seems that most of us consume too many cocktails.... Guest: Dr. Sanjay Prasad "Resetting Healthcare"

Jun 27, 2021
6/27/21 Interview Special
Jun 27, 2021
Jun 27, 2021
54 min
Today's show features expert interviews on various topics: Cassidy Blackwell announces an Air BNB contest, Dr. Randy Hicks talks about an advance in medical imaging, Dr. Greg Eure discusses prostate issues, Host of Slick Deals Pete King reviews some popular products, Angi's Bailey Carson looks at a summer to-do list, TV's Tom Sandovali has some 5G cocktails, and Caroline Beteta is trying to get visitors to California

Jun 25, 2021
6/25/21 Breaking Bad Records; Hot Enough For Ya?
Jun 25, 2021
Jun 25, 2021
30 min
Ron looks at how we are breaking records in a bad way. He also questions flesh eating bacteria for cleaning. ..... Guest: Astronaut Joan Higgenbothem

Jun 24, 2021
6/24/21 You Can't Always Get What You Want
Jun 24, 2021
Jun 24, 2021
31 min
Ron takes look at various topics that make no sense. It's not hard to do..... Guest: TV Host/Chef Ali Rosen

Jun 23, 2021
6/23/21 Bad Selfies; Nothing's Going Right
Jun 23, 2021
Jun 23, 2021
32 min
Ron rambles through a number of topics with his usual social disgust. It's simply delightful........ Guest: Author Jeff Shesol "Mercury Rising" about Astronaut John Glenn and the race to the moon

Jun 22, 2021
6/22/21 Butt Naked Hiking; Messing With Time
Jun 22, 2021
Jun 22, 2021
31 min
Ron comments on how we mess with time. It's a bit ridiculous. He then turns his attention to our attitude on being naked.......... Guest: AANR Director Jeffrey Baldasarre about Hike Naked Day

Jun 21, 2021
Jun 21, 2021
31 min
Ron tells his story about Father's Day at a special restaurant that didn't end up so great..... Guest: Gordon Javna is "Uncle John's Bathroom Reader" creator with a new edition

Jun 18, 2021
6/18/21 Flatulence Story; Jumping Out Of Planes
Jun 18, 2021
Jun 18, 2021
33 min
Ron wonders why people jump out of planes on purpose. It makes no sense. He also tells a story that will make you cringe..... Guest: Dr. Julie Gatza talks about flatulence

Jun 17, 2021
6/17/21 Fix Your Face; Robot Lawnmower
Jun 17, 2021
Jun 17, 2021
30 min
Ron examines our personal need to alter our bodies. It's really quite strange when you think about it.... Guest: Laura Ulrey talks about a robotic lawnmower.

Jun 16, 2021
6/16/21 JFK, RFK, & Marilyn Monroe
Jun 16, 2021
Jun 16, 2021
31 min
Author Mark Shaw joins Ron to discuss how the deaths of JFK, RFK, Marilyn Monroe, and reporter Dorothy Kilgallen are tied together in an ongoing mystery. Ron also looks back at our society in the 60's.

Jun 15, 2021
6/15/21 Wipe It For Me; Museum Job
Jun 15, 2021
Jun 15, 2021
34 min
Ron looks at the life of people with odd and uncomfortable jobs. He also remarks at various social situations that make no sense.... Guest: Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Dana Varble

Jun 14, 2021
6/14/21 You're Confusing Me
Jun 14, 2021
Jun 14, 2021
30 min
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

Jun 11, 2021
6/11/21 Get The Kardashians Out Of My Face
Jun 11, 2021
Jun 11, 2021
33 min
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

Jun 10, 2021
6/10/21 Vapidly Stupid Marketing; No Concept
Jun 10, 2021
Jun 10, 2021
30 min
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

Jun 9, 2021
6/9/21 Too Damn Hot; Clown School?
Jun 9, 2021
Jun 9, 2021
30 min
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"

Jun 8, 2021
6/8/21 Putting My Balls In A Hammock?
Jun 8, 2021
Jun 8, 2021
31 min
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

Jun 7, 2021
6/7/21 Odd Marathon People; Why?
Jun 7, 2021
Jun 7, 2021
33 min
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

Jun 4, 2021
Jun 4, 2021
30 min
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

Jun 3, 2021
Jun 3, 2021
31 min
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

Jun 2, 2021
6/2/21 Restraining Orders For Everyone
Jun 2, 2021
Jun 2, 2021
32 min
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

Jun 1, 2021
6/1/21 I'm A Grumpy Bastard
Jun 1, 2021
Jun 1, 2021
30 min
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.

May 28, 2021
5/28/21 Missing The Mask Thing; Antilles Shaming
May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021
31 min
Ron will miss the restrictive social aspects of the pandemic. He also comments on the shaming of the Antilles.... Guest: TV host Alexis Glick

May 27, 2021
5/27/21 Stubborn Olymipcs; Sleep Like A Baby?
May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
34 min
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





