Ron Van Dam Show
896 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHumor Sociologist Ron Van Dam has been entertaining audiences on radio and TV for over 30 years.... Over 2,600 podcast episodes...New Show Every Weekday....Comedy, Satire, Experts, Guests, Social Commentary With A Unique Style...
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Episodes
5/13/24 Pants
May 13, 2024 11:27 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MBRon doesn't understand the concept of pants. He also takes a look at Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech at Duke...... Guest: Tom Kraecutler is host of "The Money Pit"
5/10/24 Mother's Day Appreciation
May 10, 2024 11:32 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MBRon takes an interesting look at Mother's Day.... Guest: Steve Medeiros is Regional VP National Association of Realtors... Elizabeth O'Brien talks about hiring our military families
5/9/24 Brain Worms Obviously
May 09, 2024 11:23 - 30 minutes - 34.5 MBRon takes a look at RFK Jr's brain worms.... Guests: Jennifer Donnelly "Beastly Beauty".... Jason Perry about Arkansas State Parks
5/8/24 Free Things For Free
May 08, 2024 10:58 - 30 minutes - 35.1 MBRon talks about toilet paper, pens, tote bags, sugar packets, pens, paper, ketchup, mustard, all for free..... Guest: Dietician Kelly Jones about potatoes
5/7/24 Jury Duty Things
May 07, 2024 10:37 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBRon expresses his odd opinion of our jury system..... Guest: AmeriCorps director Atalaya Sergi
5/6/24 Not So Funny?
May 06, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 32.8 MBRon takes a look at various aspects of "funny".. Ron interviews the author of "Comedy Goes To Court"
5/3/24 Way Too Casual
May 03, 2024 11:15 - 29 minutes - 33.2 MBRon comments on how we dress like we just don't care, which reflects on our lackluster personalities.... Guest: scientist and author Kendall Smith "The Interleukin Revolution"
5/2/24 Friends From Hell
May 02, 2024 11:11 - 34 minutes - 39.8 MBRon takes a hard look at facebook friends and the resulting absurdity...... Guest: Randy Fertel "Winging It" about improvisational comedy
5/1/24 May Day & Still No Peace
May 01, 2024 11:27 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MBRon looks at the two meanings of May Day, we all have allergies, still no peace, and other topics... Guest: Erika Lee is co-author "Made In Asian America"
4/30/24 Climate Crisis
April 30, 2024 11:50 - 33 minutes - 38.7 MBRon doesn't understand why the climate crisis is something we just talk about passively..... Guest: Dr. John Berger is a science and environmental policy expert
4/29/24 That's Too Long
April 29, 2024 10:36 - 31 minutes - 35.6 MBRon notices that almost everything goes on for way too long. He also tries to combat mosquitoes before they suck all of his remaining blood.... Guest: National Geographic's Emily Fego "Fact-Tastic"
4/26/24 Muppets in Moscow?
April 26, 2024 11:34 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MBTV Producer Natasha Lance talks about the true story and dangerous experience of producing The Muppets Show in Russia... Also, Ron examines empty compliments and lying to your kids
4/25/24 No Peace
April 25, 2024 11:25 - 31 minutes - 35.5 MBRon looks at our violent history, how we try to embrace peace, and other anomalies.... Guest: Major Javon Starnes talks about his life travelling with the Army
4/24/24 Psychic? Really?
April 24, 2024 11:19 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBRon takes a hard, yet humorous look at psychics and if fate is really a commanding factor in life.
4/23/24 Just Shut Up
April 23, 2024 11:15 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MBRon takes a look at the odd way we have conversations and the weird phrases that we use.... Guest: Carol Chiang "Aging in Place"
4/22/24 What's in a Name?
April 22, 2024 11:29 - 33 minutes - 38.4 MBRon takes a weird look at how we name people and what we call them. He also is confused by coupons, points, and BOGOs... Guest: Dr. Ibrahim is an expert on dinosaurs
4/19/24 Devils & Dudes
April 19, 2024 11:05 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MBRon recalls his first kiss with a girl at a dude ranch... Guest: Author Ron Felber "The Unwelcomed: The Curious Case of Clara Fowler
4/18/24 Your Customer Service Stinks
April 18, 2024 11:14 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MBRon is frustrated with AI (artificial intelligence) (not the steak sauce) when it comes to customer service........ Guest: Kathryn Williams with National Geographic KIds- all about sharks
4/17/24 Hump Day, Coffee, & Donuts
April 17, 2024 11:22 - 29 minutes - 34.1 MBRon tries to understand the meaning of hump day, using coffee as an excuse, and other weird topics... Guest: Tim Gnaneswaran "Know Thy Nuts"
4/16/24 College Rip Off
April 16, 2024 11:23 - 32 minutes - 37 MBRon thinks we pay an insane amount of money for a college education, in a system that has gotten totally out of control. He also gives his opinion on border immigration.
4/15/24 Marathon: Got The Runs?
April 15, 2024 11:19 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MBRon isn't down with this running marathon thing and he tells you why.... Guest: authors Dr. Andrea Balis & Elizabeth Levy "Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, & The Red Scare"
4/12/24 Cicadas, Taxes, & Cloning
April 12, 2024 11:21 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MBRon hits a number of topics: cloning animals, taxes, cicadas, deadlines, sick chickens, and just stop it.... Guest: Adam Rubin is VP of Economics Security Project "IRS Direct File"
4/11/24 Good vs. Evil
April 11, 2024 10:52 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBRon's guest talks about demonic possession and other paranormal writings.... Guest: Author Ron Felber "The Unwelcomed: The Curious Case of Clara Fowler
4/10/24 Cell Phones From Hell
April 10, 2024 11:14 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBRon criticizes the world of cell phones and various technological oddities. He was dumbfounded in an Apple store.... Guest: Expert Ryan McMahon about distracted driving
4/9/24 Trust No One
April 09, 2024 10:46 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MBRon says that because of constantly growing scams, we can no longer trust most people. That's really sad.... Guest: Dr. Kelly Kopp is Professor of Soil & Climate
4/8/24 Classic Idiots
April 08, 2024 04:01 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MBRon talks about his search to understand idiots that are stupid for no reason other than the fact that they are idiots, when they might not be idiots at all. Who's the real idiot now?...... Guest: Dan Leonard from The Weather Channel
4/5/24 Enough Eclipse Talk
April 05, 2024 11:11 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MBRon thinks this solar eclipse coverage information stuff is really too much. We over-hype everything... Guest: David Baron "American Eclipse"
4/4/24 Memories & Finding Cheeses
April 04, 2024 11:13 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MBRon looks back at his childhood as he tries to see "where his head was at"...He then pivots to the complications of being a cheese manager.... Guest: Author Aida Salazar "Ultraviolet"
4/3/24 Lazy Bastards
April 03, 2024 11:12 - 29 minutes - 33.7 MBRon talks about our lazy society. We can't bother to dress well, to get up from our chairs, or to reach for anything. We make living our lives way too effortless..... Guest: Expert David Zasada wants to teach kids financial knowledge
4/2/24 Don't Look Up
April 02, 2024 11:20 - 32 minutes - 37 MBRon introduces the upcoming solar eclipse to your eyes. Don't burn your cornea with the corona... Guest: Dr. Ellen Marmur is dermatologist to the stars
4/1/24 April Fools Stupidity
April 01, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 32 MBA day for fools? Seriously? That's everyday!.... Ron takes a look at this inane quasi-holiday.... Guest: Inequality Expert Tammy Thompson "The Psychology of Poverty"
3/29/24 Stuttering Through Adolesence
March 29, 2024 11:38 - 36 minutes - 41.7 MBRon talks about adolesence, older age is wisdom, and stuttering.... Guests: Chef Jamie Gwen... Author Wesley Moore "Today, Oh Boy"
3/28/24 It's Not Fair At All
March 28, 2024 11:28 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MBRon remarks at how the rich and powerful don't need to follow the rules and can buy themselves out of trouble. He also tries to make sense of insurance costs.... Guest: David Sampson is President/CEO of American Property Casualty Insurance Association
3/27/24 The Trump Bible? Really?
March 27, 2024 11:17 - 30 minutes - 35 MBRon comments on the Trump Bible that is now for sale. He also wonders why Easter is so early this year... Guest: TV Host Marisa Brahney has some Easter entertaining ideas
3/26/24 Veggies From Hell
March 26, 2024 11:27 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBRon realizes that consuming fruits and vegetables might actually be bad for you. Seriously?.... Guest: James Dern says "Raise A Puppy & Save A Life"
3/25/24 Shut Up & Love Me
March 25, 2024 11:17 - 28 minutes - 33 MBRon takes a look at honesty, lovable people, pandemic results, dogs, facebook, chicadas, knowing when to shut up, and other unrelated stuff.... Guest: Dr. Amit Khera of the Family Heart Foundation
3/22/24 Humanity Lost
March 22, 2024 11:11 - 29 minutes - 33.8 MBRon describes how Americans are so divided that they destroy themselves in the process. He is disappointed in the loss of humanity in a world that embraces violence rather than peace.... Guest: Emily Metz is President and CEO of The American Egg Board
3/21/24 Education Or Social Shock?
March 21, 2024 11:26 - 29 minutes - 33.9 MBRon takes an unusually hard look at the reality of college life and the culture shock.... Guest: Terry Redican is the VP of The College Board and talks about the benefits of taking AP courses in high school
3/20/24 Tips & Salary?
March 20, 2024 10:54 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MBRon talks about keeping informed about the news in this important election year. He also looks at the question of restaurant staff wages and tipping.... Guest: Dr. Vicky Sanchez about hearing & the brain
3/19/24 Concert Rip-Off; Laughter Day
March 19, 2024 11:48 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBIt's National Laughter Day.....so,..... Anyway, Ron thinks concert tickets are way too expensive, untouchable, and insulting. He also is getting a bit tired of Taylor Swift (in a nice way)
3/18/24 Angry Pants
March 18, 2024 11:31 - 34 minutes - 39.1 MBRon takes a hard look at how we handle our anger, thus starting a new concept in pants....Guests: Dr. Adaira Landry, Dr. Resa Lewis "Micro Skills: Small Actions, Big Impact"
3/15/24 Crazy Life Lessons
March 15, 2024 12:05 - 30 minutes - 35.5 MBRon compares life to his laundry. He also advises you to give out compliments if you want people to like you. Is that good enough?....... Guest: Orlana Dawkins Drewery about the Shine Awards
3/14/24 Tiktok, War, & Peace
March 14, 2024 11:33 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBRon takes a unique look at the tiktok controversy and also follows the tour of the olympic torch.... Guest: Tony Caravano about electric cars
3/13/24 Everybody Is Irish
March 13, 2024 11:21 - 29 minutes - 33.2 MBRon takes a look at St. Patrick's Day from the view of food and alcohol..... Guest: Food Network's Chef Aaron McCargo Jr.
3/12/24 Tickets To Hell
March 12, 2024 11:10 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBRon is frustrated with Ticketmaster as technology makes things harder.... Guest: Jason Levine with National Highway Safety Administration about auto recalls
3/11/24 Mitch McConnell & The Betrayal
March 11, 2024 04:01 - 27 minutes - 31.8 MBRon spends this episode with Ira Shapiro "The Betrayal- How Mitch McConnell & The Senate Republicans Abandoned America"
3/8/24 Mental Retirement
March 08, 2024 12:13 - 30 minutes - 35 MBRon ponders the experience and mindset of retirement. He also tries to understand his dentist..... Guest: Dr. Jeff Werber about dog allergies
3/7/24 It's Your Business
March 07, 2024 12:09 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBRon takes a hard look at why prices are so high and the resolve is quite simple..... Guest: author Matthew Fray "This Is Why Your Marriage Ends"
3/6/24 Playing With Balls
March 06, 2024 12:14 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MBRon takes a hard look at the oddities of bowling. He also warns about daylight savings time.... Guest: Dr. Gabby Wild with National Geographic
3/5/24 The Politics Divide
March 05, 2024 12:17 - 28 minutes - 33 MBIn political-type episode today, Ron remarks at how divided we are, how ineffective Congress has become, and how we should keep informed ......Guest: Pharmacist BreAnn talks about meds for kids