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    Sammy “The Bull” Gravano – Made Men, Made Right

    My HoneyDew this week is American former mobster, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano! Sammy joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of rising to the position of underboss in the Gambino crime family of New York City before ultimately becoming a government witness. Sammy talks about becoming a made-man and shares one of the best mafia love stories you’ll ever hear!   SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON – The HoneyDew with Y’all, where I Highlight the Lowlights with Y’all! Get audio and video of The HoneyDew a day early, ad-free at no additional cost! It’s only $5/month!…

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    Joe Mantegna: Acting Meets Autism Advocacy

    Sponsor: BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW to get 10% off your first month   My HoneyDew this week is actor Joe Mantegna! You’ve seen Joe in Criminal Minds, and you can check out the book The Long Branch by his assistant Dan Ramm. Joe joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of battling rheumatic fever as a kid, his father losing a lung to tuberculosis, and the premature birth of his first daughter, who was later diagnosed with autism. Joe opens up about how his daughter’s autism has become part of their family dynamic and fuels their passion for research and advocacy   SUBSCRIBE TO…

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    Ali Siddiq’s 9-Pack of Parenthood

    SPONSORS: SimpliSafe Visit https://www.SimpliSafe.com/HONEYDEW to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free!   My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ali Siddiq! Check out Ali’s latest special Rugged, out now on YouTube. Ali joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey through fatherhood. He shares what it’s like being a dad of nine, dives into the unique personality traits that set each of his kids apart, and reflects on some of his favorite things about each of them. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON – The HoneyDew with…

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    Ari Matti and the Estonian Experience

    SPONSOR: Quince -Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/HONEYDEW   My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ari Matti! Ari joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in Estonia after its newly gained independence in 1991. We dive into his unconventional upbringing with a stepfather who had three other families. Ari opens up about losing both of his parents at a young age and shares a surprising revelation about his biological father that came to light in the midst of it all.   SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON – The…

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    Steph Tolev Pleads the Filth

    My HoneyDew this week is comedian Steph Tolev! Check out Steph’s new comedy special Filth Queen, out on Netflix now! Steph joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of navigating hate in date to day life, and toxic relationships that almost turned her off completely from dating. Steph shares her experience of finding true happiness in her career and personal life, and the subtle struggles with fear even when things are going so well. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON – The HoneyDew with Y’all, where I Highlight the Lowlights with Y’all! Get audio and video of…

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    Ester Steinberg: Bagels, Ballots, and The Tampa Toss

    My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ester Steinberg! Check out Ester’s latest special, Schmear Campaign, out now on Apple and Amazon. Ester joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of her wild upbringing with her part-lawyer, part-comedian father. From a bagel boudoir, to helping little people get tossed in Tampa, we explore all the unbelievable parts of her father’s journey to get elected to office while also pursuing comedy. BALTIMORE! I’m coming home! Catch me at the Horseshoe Casino on Saturday, June 28—one night only with special guest Justin Schlegel! Grab your tickets now! http://tixr.com/pr/ryan-sickler/142608 SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler…

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    Shapel Lacey’s Survival Guide to Grandma Guilt

    My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shapel Lacey! Check out Shapel’s latest special, Three Dads, Two Moms, now on his YouTube. Shapel joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of grief, guilt, and the complicated nature of family after losing a loved one. Opening up about his grandma’s recent passing, Shapel and I dive into what it’s like to navigate emotions that don’t always make sense. We also get into the importance of breaking generational cycles, and the role empathy and education play in making that possible. BALTIMORE! I’m coming home! Catch me at the Horseshoe Casino on Saturday, June 28—one night only with special guest Justin Schlegel! Grab your tickets…