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Shane Todd has a Punch Loving Father
My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shane Todd! Check out Shane’s newest special, Mommy on his YouTube, or his own podcast Tea with Me. Shane joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being raised outside of Belfast, Ireland, becoming a father, and living with Crohn’s disease. We dive into Shane’s upbringing, including a character of a father who’s party trick you have to hear about! Shane opens up about the joy he’s found in becoming a father himself, and shares some of the challenges he’s faced since being diagnosed with Crohn’s. BALTIMORE! I’m coming home! Catch me at the Horseshoe Casino on Saturday, June 28—one night only with…
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Craig Shoemaker: What Comes Around, Cults Around
My HoneyDew this week is comedian Craig Shoemaker! Be sure to check out his newest book, Laffirmations: A 40-Day Cleanse. Craig joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of a life shaped by chaos, cults, comedy, and complicated family ties. We get into what it was like growing up with a scam-artist father who ran his own cult, the terrifying week-long kidnapping Craig survived at just 13 years old, and the emotional wreckage he’s faced more recently after his wife left him and abducted their kids to join a cult of her own. With sharp wit, a survivor’s resilience, and a passion for mentorship, Craig shares what it truly means to…
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Kelsey Cook and the Dementia Hat Trick: Jokes, Genes, and Greif
My HoneyDew this week is comedian Kelsey Cook! Check out her latest special, Mark Your Territory, now available on YouTube and Hulu, and her podcast, Pretend Problems, co-hosted with comedian Chad Daniels. Kelsey joins me in the studio this week to highlight the lowlight of her mother’s battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). We dive into the emotional and financial rollercoaster of caregiving, and how genetic testing plays a role in shaping future plans. Plus, Kelsey shares what it’s like trying to land jokes in the world’s saddest room. 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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Jeff Dye Quit Drinking After THIS Wild DUI Story
My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jeff Dye! Jeff joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey through sobriety, a DUI gone sideways (like… really sideways), and the unexpected lessons that came along the way. Jeff opens up about the moment he knew he had to quit drinking, how jail gave him minor PTSD, and why his love life actually improved after putting down the bottle. 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…
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Piff The Magic Dragon Goes Clone
My HoneyDew this week is magician and comedian John van der Put a.k.a. Piff the Magic Dragon! Check out his special Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction, or catch him performing live at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. Piff joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey to becoming a performer. We dive into what inspired his love for magic, how one of his biggest idols ended up getting arrested, and the wild process of having his late chihuahua, Mr. Piffles, cloned! 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…
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Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block
My HoneyDew this week is musician Joey McIntyre! Check out Joey on his recent tour and album called, Freedom. Joey sits down with me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of becoming a pop sensation with New Kids on the Block back when he was 12 years old! Joey recounts early career breakthroughs and the influence of radio DJs. We reflect on the challenges Joey faced early on in the band, the impact it had on his career, and how his transition from music to acting came about. CATCH ME ON TOUR https://www.ryansickler.com/tour Los Angeles, CA – April 8th Madison, WI – April 12th (Special Taping) SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE…
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Harland Williams’ Grandma was the King of KFC
My HoneyDew this week is comedian Harland Williams! Check out Harland’s podcast, The Harland Highway, and keep an eye out for his newest film, Wingman, coming out later this year. Harland joins me this week to highlight the lowlights of losing both his grandmothers. We dive into the iconic life of Grandma Flo VanGundersplatt—a roller derby queen turned KFC king—who went out on a wild ride. Then, Harland shares how Grandma Velma gave all the neighborhood kids a white Christmas they would never forget. CATCH ME ON TOUR https://www.ryansickler.com/tour Los Angeles, CA – April 8th Madison, WI – April 12th (Special Taping) SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes…
