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Ride Home Rants

"Ride Home Rants" is a podcast brought to you by Comedian Mike "Bono" Bonaventura. The podcast has a different guest each week from a different career field and background talking about what led them into their career and the stops along the way. These guests are your everyday people who provide insight into their own journeys and life goals which we all have. Tune in, check us out, and hear from these great guests!

comedy stand-up

All Episodes

31:55

Choosing A College Gets Easier When You Understand...

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2026/05/22

Send us Fan Mail College gets expensive fast, and most families are forced to make big decisions with only half the story. We sit down with Rudy Kuntz, a financial aid counselor at Baldwin Wallace University, to talk through what the financial aid process actually looks like from the inside and why it’s rarely just “here’s your number, good luck.” We dig into Rudy’s path from Cleveland to BW, how commuting can help students save money, and what it’s like to work in an office that has t...

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38:30

We Argue About Fast Food So You Don’t Have To

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2026/05/13

Send us Fan Mail Fast food opinions get personal fast, and we lean all the way into it. We start with the big four chains and rank Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Arby’s based on what actually keeps people coming back: breakfast consistency, app deals, coupons that save your wallet, and whether the food matches the hype. If you care about McDonald’s breakfast, Wendy’s hit-or-miss streaks, or why Burger King “isn’t hitting like it used to,” you’ll feel seen. Then we widen the lane into ...

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50:39

We Debate The Biggest Draft Steals And The Riskiest...

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2026/05/06

Send us Fan Mail The draft is over, the highlight reels are everywhere, and now comes the part that actually matters: figuring out who got better and who just talked themselves into it. We sit down as a panel and break down the biggest NFL Draft storylines coming out of Pittsburgh, starting with the teams everyone is arguing about most. Are the Giants truly set up for a fast turnaround? Did the Browns quietly stack another strong class? And why do the Jets always feel like they are one move a...

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55:03

The College Athlete Mindset Shift

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2026/04/29

Send us Fan Mail Being “the guy” in high school feels great until you land in a gym where you’re suddenly the third shortest player and everyone is faster, stronger, and more polished. That’s where this conversation with Kyle Mars, the men’s volleyball coach at Baldwin Wallace University and a former Penn State D1 player, gets real fast. We talk about Kyle’s path from Rochester, New York to the Big Ten, why he chose Penn State, and what it’s like to embrace a program knowing you may not star...

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43:24

The Best Of Both Worlds College

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2026/04/22

Send us Fan Mail A college decision can change your life, but a good campus visit can change your mind even faster. We sit down with Blair Suttles, assistant director for first-year admission at Baldwin Wallace University, to talk about what admissions work actually looks like when it’s done with care. Blair explains how BW coordinates personalized visits that go beyond a standard walking tour, helping prospective students meet professors, connect with coaches, and see the parts of campus tha...

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45:16

Brad Johnson Explains What It Takes To Build A...

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2026/04/15

Send us Fan Mail A season can swing on one awkward landing, one freak play, one practice rep you never see coming and Brad Johnson has lived that reality. Brad joins us from Cleveland as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Baldwin Wallace University, and we get into what it’s like to return to your alma mater with big standards, a young roster, and a year that gets hit early by injuries. We talk through how a staff keeps players focused, how culture shows up when the rotation disappears, a...

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47:33

How We Spend Easter With Family And Food

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2026/04/05

Send us Fan Mail A holiday can be loud, crowded, and still feel like rest if you’re with the right people. We sit down for an Easter roundtable and talk about what the day really looks like for us, from staying local around Cleveland to making the trip back to West Virginia to see grandparents, siblings, and the full extended family. Between coaching schedules, school calendars, and work, we dig into the simple truth about Easter traditions: most plans are built around who you can realistical...

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79:28

2026 Final Four Roundtable

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2026/04/01

Send us Fan Mail The Final Four is stacked, the storylines are loud, and the arguments are even louder. We sit down with our “Excellent Eight” roundtable to preview the 2026 NCAA Final Four on Easter weekend and we don’t just pick winners, we dig into why these matchups feel like a collision of eras: UConn vs Illinois and Arizona vs Michigan, with the title game waiting on Easter Monday. We start with the question everyone keeps dodging: where does Danny Hurley actually belong in college bas...

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45:28

Heather Willis Explains How Student Affairs Shapes...

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2026/03/25

Send us Fan Mail College doesn’t feel like a community by accident. It takes people behind the scenes who obsess over the details, fight for student leadership opportunities, and turn “a campus” into a place students actually belong. We sit down with Heather Willis, Assistant Director for Engagement at Case Western Reserve University, to talk about the real work of student affairs and student engagement. Heather walks us through how student organizations are supported, how big traditions lik...

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58:28

MLB 2026 Season Preview With Bold Picks And Big Debates

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2026/03/21

Send us Fan Mail The MLB 2026 season is almost here, and we’re not waiting for the standings to tell us what to think. We kick things off with a real fan question that turns into a bigger debate: is 162 games still the right length when the MLB playoff format keeps expanding and October weather starts changing how the sport looks on TV and in the ballpark? From freezing April nights to the idea of starting closer to May, we get honest about what makes the baseball experience better for player...

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40:35

St. Patrick's Day Rants

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2026/03/14

Send a text St. Patrick’s Day hits different depending on where you live, who you’re with, and whether you’re celebrating on a Tuesday or turning the whole weekend into a mission. We bring in our “big three” roundtable crew Mister Askew, Collin Pope, and Dave Frank to talk all things green, all things Irish, and all the little choices that make the day legendary (or just messy). We start with the debate nobody agrees on: should St. Patrick’s Day be a federal holiday? From there it turns into...

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45:47

How Small Brands Power A Growing Podcast

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2026/03/04

Send a text Ever wonder which sponsors are worth your time—and which ones we actually use? We open the garage and pull every tool off the shelf: the golf gloves that came from a college teammate’s hustle, the beard oil a touring comic perfected, the veteran-built shirts with a purpose, the cheeky golf gear that keeps rounds fun, and a ranch-born hat brand preaching the art of being a straight shooter. This is a behind-the-scenes tour of small businesses with big missions and the real ways the...

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53:22

Building A Winning Culture At Baldwin Wallace

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2026/02/25

Send a text A shoulder injury changed the plan, but not the passion. We sit down with Baldwin Wallace defensive coordinator Ethan Nichol to unpack how a would-be sports broadcaster became a college coach, why a cross-country move to Wyoming collided with COVID, and how a family-first choice brought him back to Ohio—and into a program built on grit and continuity. Ethan shares the apprenticeship years at Heidelberg, where doing everything from DB drills to administrative grind taught him how ...

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48:37

Steelers Nation, Unfiltered

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2026/02/18

Send a text The kind of football that makes Pittsburgh feel like Pittsburgh isn’t an accident—it’s a choice. We open the playbook on what defines the Steelers now: the city’s unmatched stadium atmosphere on the North Shore, the legends who set the bar, and the decisions that could turn a short window into a serious run. From the animated Mount Rushmore debate to reliving Polamalu’s chaos and Hines Ward’s grin-through-the-hit toughness, we map the DNA that still drives this team. Then we get ...

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From Lakefront Legacy To Brook Park: Browns Future,...

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2026/02/11

Send a text What if the Browns’ next era starts with a new address and a new attitude? We dive into the looming stadium move to Brook Park and unpack why an indoor, multi-use venue could transform Cleveland’s sports economy—Super Bowls, Final Fours, mega concerts—while weighing the real impact on downtown businesses and fan traditions. From there, we turn to the sideline. Todd Monken may not be the splashy headline, but we make the case for why an organized, veteran play-caller could be the ...

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Breaking Down A Defense-First Super Bowl Showdown

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2026/02/07

Send us a text Big game energy meets blunt analysis as we bring a full panel to break down Seahawks vs Patriots through the lens that matters most: defense, coaching, and quarterback poise under pressure. We open with why New England’s run under a first-year head coach surprised almost everyone, then look at how a favorable schedule met a smart, disciplined defense at the right time. Seattle’s physicality and speed on defense set the tone the other way, pushing this matchup toward a lower tot...

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52:17

Cart Wars: Dollar Stores, Big Boxes, And Buying In Bulk

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2026/01/31

Send us a text The cart says more about us than the receipt. We pulled together our Fab Five to map the real world of shopping right now: where we go, what actually feels good, and why some stores become habits you can’t quit. From Dollar General’s convenience to Dollar Tree’s unbeatable card aisle, we compare the dollar store trifecta with honest logic you can use on your next errand run. Then we zoom out: one grocery store we trust, the best place to buy a new TV, and the unexpectedly stra...

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48:01

Miami vs Indiana: Who Takes The Crown?

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2026/01/19

Send us a text Two programs, two roads to the same stage. Miami arrives on a heater, leaning into pressure, speed, and opportunistic plays. Indiana shows up like a metronome—disciplined run game, cleaner defense, and a quarterback who knows when to be Clark Kent and when to flash the cape. We put their strengths under the brightest light: can Miami force a shootout, or does Indiana’s structure suffocate the tempo and win the margins? We unpack Fernando Mendoza’s profile with real comps—think...

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58:42

Finding Community, Craft, And Joy In The Work You Choose

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2026/01/14

Send us a text A college choice can change everything. Martell Prayear takes us from Glenville to Baldwin Wallace, breaking down why a small-school environment—where people learn your name and invest in your growth—can become the foundation for a career, a community, and a life you actually want to live. We dig into the real work of admissions through Martell’s lens: fit over flash, personal attention over volume. He shares how he left healthcare staffing to reclaim balance, added officiatin...

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56:22

From Cleveland Roots To Global Roads: Stephanie...

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2026/01/07

Send us a text What if a single decision—book the ticket, join the band, raise your hand—could tilt your life toward courage and curiosity? That’s the energy running through our conversation with Stephanie Nunley, Senior Director of Admissions and Recruitment Strategy at Case Western Reserve’s Weatherhead School of Management, who brings world travel, Division I band grit, and people-first admissions wisdom to the table. We kick off with vivid travel stories that double as life lessons: a fi...

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