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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…
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Philip Bowen Finds Fiddling Through Sesame Street
My HoneyDew this week is musician Philip Bowen! You can listen to his music on any streaming platform. Philip joins me in the studio to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in West Virginia and chasing his dream of making music. He shares insights into his Lebanese heritage and the cultural diversity of West Virginia. We also discuss the challenges his community has faced amid the opioid epidemic and the lasting impact it has today. Philip opens up about balancing corporate life with his passion for music—until he finally took the leap to pursue it full-time in 2020. CATCH ME ON TOUR https://www.ryansickler.com/tour Nashville, TN – March 28-29 Los Angeles,…
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Thomas Araujo and the Brother-Cousin-Uncle Confusion
My HoneyDew this week is Thomas Araujo, aka Dope as Yola! Thomas joins me in the studio to Highlight the Lowlights of a friend’s wild family entanglement that he’s been dealing with for the past couple of years. He dives into the betrayal, how everyone is still involved despite the chaos, and how the family dynamics have left everyone wondering if things will ever return to normal. Thomas also reflects on his own relationship with his biological father and stepdad. CATCH ME ON TOUR https://www.ryansickler.com/tour Nashville, TN – March 28-29 Madison, WI – April 12th (Special Taping) SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee!…
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Jim Florentine’s Journey to Fatherhood—Inspired by a Legless Veteran
My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jim Florentine! Check out Jim’s newest special, You Can’t Please Them All, on Amazon Prime, or his podcast, Everybody Is Awful. Jim joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey through fatherhood. He shares what it was like becoming a father at 46 and the challenges he faced as a single dad later in life. We discuss the emotional difficulties of preparing children for independence and dive into the complexities of co-parenting while balancing life on the road. CATCH ME ON TOUR https://www.ryansickler.com/tour Nashville, TN – March 28-29 Madison, WI – April 12th (Special Taping) SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch…
