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The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler

The HoneyDew is a storytelling podcast hosted by comedian, Ryan Sickler. Inspired by Ryan"s adverse upbringing, the show focuses on highlighting and laughing at the lowlights of life.

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335: Joe Dombrowski is the Kindergarten's Comedian

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/05/19

My HoneyDew this week is comedian Joe Dombrowski! Be sure to check out his past special Don’t Eat the Crayons and his more recent show tapings, both available on his YouTube channel. Joe joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his transition from kindergarten teacher to stand-up comedian. He shares his journey of discovering a love and passion for education, along with the personal and professional struggles that led him to make a bold career pivot into comedy.BALTIMORE! I’m coming home

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60:14

333: Shane Todd has a Punch Loving Father

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/05/12

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

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332: Craig Shoemaker: What Comes Around, Cults Around

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/05/05

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

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61:09

331: Kelsey Cook and the Dementia Hat Trick: Jokes,...

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/04/28

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

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53:43

330: Jeff Dye Quit Drinking After THIS Wild DUI Story

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/04/21

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

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329: Piff the Magic Dragon Goes Clone

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/04/14

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

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62:06

328: Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/04/07

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

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61:42

327: Harland Williams' Grandma was the King of KFC

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/03/31

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

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61:44

326: HoneyDew Podcast #326 | Philip Bowen Finds...

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/03/24

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

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63:42

325: Thomas Araujo and the Brother-Cousin-Uncle...

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/03/17

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

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56:26

324: Jim Florentine's Journey to Fatherhood—Inspired...

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/03/10

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

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323: Mick Betancourt Got Two Black Eyes from the Devil!

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/03/03

My HoneyDew this week is writer and producer Mick Betancourt! Check out Season 3 of Reacher on Amazon now, and visit http://mickbetancourt.substack.com to hear over 85 of Mick’s incredible stories.Mick joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of a WILD childhood, growing up with teen parents in Chicago. We dive into just how chaotic his home life was—from wrecking his dad’s work van in kindergarten, to hitting up dance clubs with his mom in middle school, and even wrestling his grandfather

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57:06

322: Rosebud Baker and The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool...

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/02/24

My HoneyDew this week is comedian Rosebud Baker! Check out Rosebud’s newest special, The Mother Lode, out on Netflix today! Rosebud joins me to highlight the lowlights of her younger sister’s sudden and tragic passing during their childhood. She opens up about the personal impact of her sister's death and how her perspective has evolved since becoming a mother herself. We dive into the complexities of navigating emotions and family dynamics after loss, the ways we keep lost loved ones’ memories

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61:18

321: Michael Yo Was Patient Zero

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/02/17

My HoneyDew this week is comedian Michael Yo! Check out his new comedy special, Snack Daddy, on YouTube or at http://MichaelYo.com.Michael joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being patient zero with COVID-19. He dives into his close call with death, what it was like being a guinea pig, and the long road to recovery that followed. We also discuss navigating something so unknown at the time while trying to balance being a husband and father with two young kids. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE

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62:09

320: Felipe Esparza is Salma Hayek's Doppelganger

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/02/10

My HoneyDew this week is comedian Felipe Esparza! Catch his newest special, Raging Fool, out on Netflix today, or listen to his podcast, What’s Up Fool?Felipe joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of becoming an official U.S. citizen—after 50 years of living here! He shares the complicated process of trying to gain citizenship after legal trouble and a hilarious story about how he failed the test the first time. We also dive into his journey of learning about Elizabeth Packard and hear his

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60:10

319: Fiona Cauley Refuses to Serve Soup Ever Again

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/02/03

My HoneyDew this week is comedian Fiona Cauley! Fiona joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of being diagnosed with a rare disease called Friedreich's ataxia. Fiona dives into what it was like getting a diagnosis at 18, the progression of going from a cane to now wheelchair, and some of the embarrassing moments she’s found herself in since!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

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58:22

Juston McKinney - McKinneyDew

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/01/27

My HoneyDew this week is actor and comedian Juston McKinney! Check out Juston’s latest special, On The Brightside, available on YouTube today, or his TED Talk, A Comedian’s Guide to Surviving a Dysfunctional Childhood. Juston joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of how he survived his own dysfunctional childhood. We discuss what it was like losing his mother at six years old, how his father ended up marrying his aunt, and how his upbringing influences the way he parents his own kids now

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Ari Shaffir - AriDew

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/01/20

My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ari Shaffir! Check out Ari’s newest special, Ari Shaffir: America’s Sweetheart, now streaming on Netflix! Ari joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of watching his parents grow older and how his relationship with each of them has evolved over time. He shares a story about a history-making secret trip his father recently took, and we dive into how we’d like to be remembered when our time comes. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee

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53:41

Fortune Feimster - HoneyFeimster

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/01/13

My HoneyDew this week is comedian Fortune Feimster! Catch her newest special, Crushing It, now streaming on Netflix. Fortune joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of finding a work-life balance, how she almost lost her father, and the funny moments that came with discovering her sexuality later in life. 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

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55:27

Nick Swardson - SwardsonDew

The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler ·

2025/01/06

My guest on The HoneyDew this week is comedian Nick Swardson! Catch Nick out on his "Toilet Head" tour or watch his latest special, Make Joke From Face, now streaming on YouTube. Nick joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being discovered by Adam Sandler, his time working at Planet Hollywood before comedy, and the hilarious story of why his grandma wrote a three-page paper telling him he was going to hell—after he helped her walk again! SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of

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