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

Oct 16, 2020
Oct 16, 2020
19 min
Ron dislikes being a guest at a wedding. You will soon understand why... Guest: Author Fred Litwin examines the JFK conspiracy in his new book "On The Trail Of Dellusion"

Oct 15, 2020
Oct 15, 2020
36 min
Ron looks at things that annoy us. He also talks about "long walks on the beach" and the fact that the ocean doesn't want you in it... Guest: Author Scott Cohen "Don't You Just Hate That"

Oct 14, 2020
10/14/20 Beauty Can Always Turn Into Hell
Oct 14, 2020
Oct 14, 2020
31 min
Ron realizes that which is beautiful will eventually cause you great moments of hell. He gives us plenty of lovely examples........... Guest: Dr. Dana Varble talks about the best ways to interact with your pet's veterinarian

Oct 13, 2020
Oct 13, 2020
31 min
Ron examines the everyday world of things that are way too expensive. He also buys his dish detergent based on a bird. We buy too many large kitchen gadgets. If all this makes no sense, then you probably should listen... Guest: Dr. Kelly Reynolds talks about how to do your laundry during a pandemic

Oct 12, 2020
10/12/20 Columbus Who?; These Are Not The Facts
Oct 12, 2020
Oct 12, 2020
30 min
Ron doesn't know the true story of Columbus, but he can pretty much guess that it's not as listed in the history books. Ron forms his own Columbus history story... Guest: Creators of the Monumental Moments Orchestra

Oct 9, 2020
10/9/20 Congrats For Nothing; Rain Phobia?
Oct 9, 2020
Oct 9, 2020
34 min
Ron doesn't understand the human race. Why do we applaud people who have been married for 20 years? Why are we scared to get wet in the rain?..Guests: Dan Leonard is President/CEO Association For Accessible Medicine...Pharmacist Tim Fensky about disposing outdated pills

Oct 8, 2020
Oct 8, 2020
31 min
Ron reflects on how lazy we have become. He also tells a story about two British friends who blew his mind socially.... Guest: Lisbet Chiriboga with PETA and a new educational tool

Oct 7, 2020
10/7/20 No More Buffets; Strange Requests
Oct 7, 2020
Oct 7, 2020
35 min
Sadly, It's the end of the food "buffet" concept. Ron also looks at strange requests that have been made to him.... Guest: Author Dr. Kevin Schewe "Bad Love Tigers"

Oct 6, 2020
Oct 6, 2020
34 min
Ron says there's too many apps. He also comments on menus that list the calories. If Trump wasn't the President, would he be on his death bed right now?

Oct 5, 2020
Oct 5, 2020
31 min
Ron is upset with rich people who "buy their way" out of trouble... and it works. He also takes a look at getting a massage... Guest: Beth Stiller is CEO of Massage Envy.

Oct 2, 2020
10/2/20 Trump's Bad News; Lie To Me
Oct 2, 2020
Oct 2, 2020
34 min
Ron looks at Trump's virus dilemma. It "rounded the corner" and hit the White House. Also, Ron examines on-line and phone scams with Webroot Executive David DuFour.

Oct 1, 2020
10/1/20 Vapidly Stupid People: Lazy Susan
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 1, 2020
33 min
Ron delves into the world of vapidly stupid people. Miss Teen South Carolina gives us a great example. Ron also digs into the roots of the lazy susan. He then tries to find some hope... Guest: Weston science teacher Mary Liu

Sep 30, 2020
9/30/20 Our Murdered Democracy
Sep 30, 2020
Sep 30, 2020
29 min
After Trump's despicable "debate" display, we have just witnessed him murder our democracy. It's earth shattering and the "perfect storm" of concern..... Guest: Dr. Sarah South with Ancestry Health

Sep 29, 2020
9/29/20 How I Literally Pissed Myself Laughing
Sep 29, 2020
Sep 29, 2020
30 min
Ron seems to have found a few things that drive him crazy. What's in a name? Can't read your own writing?... Guest: Author Luce Brett "How I Literally Pissed Myself Laughing"

Sep 28, 2020
Sep 28, 2020
34 min
Ron explores the things that we do that later become kind of lethal... like smoking, drinking water from plastic bottles, talcum powder, voting for Trump, etc..... Guest: Dr. Rupa Wong about kids staring at computer screens all day

Sep 25, 2020
9/25/20 Just Stay On Hold; Really Bad Service
Sep 25, 2020
Sep 25, 2020
32 min
Ron is pissed at his pharmacy because you can't respond to their texts and they keep you on hold on the phone forever... And yet, companies refuse to hire more people..... Guest: Jenni Newman is Editor In Cheif at Cars.com, talking about leaving your kids in the car by mistake

Sep 24, 2020
9/24/20 Internet Hell; Social Media Gangs
Sep 24, 2020
Sep 24, 2020
30 min
Ron explores the great idea of the information highway internet that eventually turned into a destructive social monster... Guest: Dr. Steve Webb "Education in a Violent World"

Sep 23, 2020
9/23/20 Gotta Go Now; Appeasing People
Sep 23, 2020
Sep 23, 2020
32 min
Ron comments on various annoying social interactions that we face everyday. Also, why does CVS insist on knowing my birthday? I never get any gifts from them.... Guest: Dr. Chris Strandburg talks about new dentistry ideas

Sep 22, 2020
Sep 22, 2020
31 min
Ron warns you about getting old. It can be wonderful, but it physically sucks. Guest: Comedian Michael Ian Black "A Better Man, Mostly Serious, A Letter To My Son"

Sep 21, 2020
9/21/20 Singer/Songwriter Aneesa Sheikh
Sep 21, 2020
Sep 21, 2020
31 min
Ron devotes this episode to Aneesa Sheikh. She is a singer/songwriter and MIss Michigan Teen USA 2020. Her newest video is featured.

Sep 18, 2020
Sep 18, 2020
33 min
Time is flying, and yet, the flight isn't all that smooth. How is your September going?... Guest: Dr. Margaret Mary Wilson is VP United Health Care

Sep 17, 2020
9/17/20 We Are All Being Played Like A Fiddle
Sep 17, 2020
Sep 17, 2020
29 min
Ron is tired of being played like a fiddle: by Trump and by people trying to sell us something by cozying up to us. It's called deceptive bonding... Guest: National Geographic Kids author Valerie Tripp "Izzy Newton and the Smart Squad"

Sep 16, 2020
Sep 16, 2020
31 min
Ron is going to the hair salon today as he ponders the experience. Bowling is the only sport where the balls come back to you automatically... Guest: Dr. Michael Blaha about cholesterol control

Sep 15, 2020
Sep 15, 2020
31 min
Ron doesn't understand the show "Dancing With The Stars". Should be "Dancing With People I Don't Recognize"; Yes, Dorothy, Climate Change is real....Guest: Veterinarian Dr. Susan Little

Sep 14, 2020
Sep 14, 2020
31 min
Ron recalls his education of not liking people via his New York apartment. He also plays a clip from You Bet Your Life with Groucho Marx from the late 50's featuring a sexist woman.. Guest: Rozio Galarza with Sesame Workshop

Sep 11, 2020
9/11/20.. Nothing Works Anymore, Password Hell
Sep 11, 2020
Sep 11, 2020
32 min
Ron is confused about why nothing seems to work anymore. He then examines the hellish world of passwords... Guests: Patricia Vance and Dr. Rachel Kowert are experts in video game safety

Sep 10, 2020
Sep 10, 2020
35 min
Donald continues his reign of blatant defiance and stupidity, all caught on tape.

Sep 9, 2020
Sep 9, 2020
31 min
Ron explores a bunch of topics relating to weird things that we are all experiencing right now. It's like wading through your junk drawer without wearing pants.

Sep 8, 2020
Sep 8, 2020
30 min
Ron looks at the bad decision to open colleges. He also comments on the benefits of procrastinating... Guest: pamper yourself with Grace Gold beauty tips

Sep 4, 2020
Sep 4, 2020
31 min
Ron looks at schools and remembers his own discomfort. He also comments on the things we say and how we say them.... Guest: Attny Dean Sonderegger talks about how the legal profession has been handling the virus restrictions

Sep 3, 2020
Sep 3, 2020
30 min
Author/Expert Kelsey Miller about TV Show "Friends: I'll Be There For You"... Ron also tries to understand the social media terms of desperate emotiinal acceptance.

Sep 2, 2020
Sep 2, 2020
29 min
Ron looks at our virtual life and tries to embrace the concept of reverting to childhood... Guest: Dr. Brian Bridges is VP of Research and Member Engagement at United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

Sep 1, 2020
Sep 1, 2020
27 min
Ron pontificates today about society. He looks at smart and stupid people, and continues his campaign to be the Pope.

Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
32 min
Ron complains about political phone calls at home and people holding political signs at street corners. He is also disappointed with our scientists. Join his ride today. It gets bumpy.

Aug 28, 2020
Aug 28, 2020
33 min
Ron gets a bunch of things off his chest today. Join him in these chest-clearing experiences.... Guest: Parenting Expert Ericka Souter about kids going back to school, .. or not

Aug 27, 2020
Aug 27, 2020
34 min
Ron examines the supposed lonely life of a nearby store owner... Would you want to be President? Are you nuts?... Guest: Author ME Simms "A Little Bit of Pleasure"

Aug 26, 2020
Aug 26, 2020
31 min
Ron rants about certain companies that frustrate by placing you on hold and claiming they're short staffed.... Guest: Kathy Guillermo is Senior VP with P.E.T.A. Horse Racing

Aug 25, 2020
Aug 25, 2020
31 min
Ron has a close encounter of the third kind at a CVS store, among other things..... Guest: Author Bill Eddy "Five Types of People That Can Ruin Your Life"

Aug 24, 2020
Aug 24, 2020
32 min
Ron reflects on upcoming events. Is the glass half empty or half full?, or am I being cheated out of all of my drink?... Dawn Lesley Stewart is Founder and CEO of the Perry School

Aug 21, 2020
Aug 21, 2020
31 min
Is it a holiday, or are they not delivering the mail because they can't? Ron uses the internet to check out how many people are wearing masks... Guest: Dr. Michelle Henry tells us how to avoid hair loss.





