The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler

MAR 24, 2025

326: HoneyDew Podcast #326 | Philip Bowen Finds Fiddling Through Sesame Street

<div>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 <a href="https://www.ryansickler.com/tour">https://www.ryansickler.com/tour</a> Nashville, TN - March 28-29 Los Angeles, CA - April 8th Madison, WI - April 12th (Special Taping) SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! <a href="https://youtube.com/@rsickler">https://youtube.com/@rsickler</a> 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! AND we just added a second tier. For a total of $8/month, you get everything from the first tier, PLUS The Wayback a day early, ad-free AND censor free AND extra bonus content you won't see anywhere else! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew">https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew</a> What’s your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! <a href="https://shop.ryansickler.com/">https://shop.ryansickler.com/</a> Ringtones Are Available Now! <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/">https://www.apple.com/itunes/</a> <a href="http://ryansickler.com/">http://ryansickler.com/</a> <a href="https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/">https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/</a> SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187</a> SPONSORS: The Farmers Dog -Get 50% off your first box of fresh, healthy food at <a href="https://www.TheFarmersDog.com/HONEYDEW">https://www.TheFarmersDog.com/HONEYDEW</a> PLUS, get FREE shipping! EveryPlate -New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to <a href="https://www.everyplate.com/podcast">https://www.everyplate.com/podcast</a> and use code HONEYDEW199 to get started. </div>

61 MIN

MAR 17, 2025

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

<div>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 <a href="https://www.ryansickler.com/tour">https://www.ryansickler.com/tour </a> Nashville, TN - March 28-29 Madison, WI - April 12th (Special Taping) SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! <a href="https://youtube.com/@rsickler">https://youtube.com/@rsickler </a> 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! AND we just added a second tier. For a total of $8/month, you get everything from the first tier, PLUS The Wayback a day early, ad-free AND censor free AND extra bonus content you won't see anywhere else! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew">https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew </a> What’s your story?? Submit at <a href="mailto:honeydewpodcast@gmail.com">honeydewpodcast@gmail.com </a> Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! <a href="https://shop.ryansickler.com/">https://shop.ryansickler.com/ </a> Ringtones Are Available Now! <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/">https://www.apple.com/itunes/ </a> <a href="http://ryansickler.com/">http://ryansickler.com/</a> <a href="https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/">https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/ </a> SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187 </a> SPONSORS: BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp, get 10% off your first month at <a href="https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW">https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW </a> The Farmer Dog -Get 50% off your first box of fresh, healthy food at <a href="https://www.TheFarmersDog.com/HONEYDEW">https://www.TheFarmersDog.com/HONEYDEW </a> </div>

63 MIN

MAR 10, 2025

324: Jim Florentine's Journey to Fatherhood—Inspired by a Legless Veteran

<div>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 <a href="https://www.ryansickler.com/tour">https://www.ryansickler.com/tour</a> Nashville, TN - March 28-29 Madison, WI - April 12th (Special Taping) SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! <a href="https://youtube.com/@rsickler">https://youtube.com/@rsickler</a> 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! AND we just added a second tier. For a total of $8/month, you get everything from the first tier, PLUS The Wayback a day early, ad-free AND censor free AND extra bonus content you won't see anywhere else! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew"> https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew</a> What’s your story?? Submit at <a href="mailto:honeydewpodcast@gmail.com">honeydewpodcast@gmail.com</a> Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! <a href="https://shop.ryansickler.com/">https://shop.ryansickler.com/</a> Ringtones Are Available Now! <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/">https://www.apple.com/itunes/</a> <a href="http://ryansickler.com/"> http://ryansickler.com/</a> <a href="https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/">https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/</a> SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187</a> </div>

56 MIN

MAR 3, 2025

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

<div>My HoneyDew this week is writer and producer Mick Betancourt! Check out Season 3 of Reacher on Amazon now, and visit <a href="http://mickbetancourt.substack.com">http://mickbetancourt.substack.com</a> 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 to death! This is an episode you have to hear! SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! <a href="https://youtube.com/@rsickler">https://youtube.com/@rsickler</a> 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! AND we just added a second tier. For a total of $8/month, you get everything from the first tier, PLUS The Wayback a day early, ad-free AND censor free AND extra bonus content you won't see anywhere else! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew">https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew</a> What’s your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! <a href="https://shop.ryansickler.com/">https://shop.ryansickler.com/</a> Ringtones Are Available Now! <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/">https://www.apple.com/itunes/</a> <a href="http://ryansickler.com/">http://ryansickler.com/</a> <a href="https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/">https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/</a> SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187</a> </div>

71 MIN

FEB 24, 2025

322: Rosebud Baker and The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

<div>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 alive, and how Rosebud’s mother went on to pass the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act in honor of her late daughter. CATCH ME ON TOUR <a href="https://www.ryansickler.com/tour">https://www.ryansickler.com/tour</a> San Jose, CA - Feb. 28 - March 1st Madison, WI - April 12th (Special Taping) SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! <a href="https://youtube.com/@rsickler">https://youtube.com/@rsickler</a> 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! AND we just added a second tier. For a total of $8/month, you get everything from the first tier, PLUS The Wayback a day early, ad-free AND censor free AND extra bonus content you won't see anywhere else! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew">https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew</a> What’s your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! <a href="https://shop.ryansickler.com/">https://shop.ryansickler.com/</a> Ringtones Are Available Now! <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/">https://www.apple.com/itunes/</a> <a href="http://ryansickler.com/">http://ryansickler.com/</a> <a href="https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/">https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/</a> SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187</a> BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp, get 10% off your first month at <a href="https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW">https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW</a> </div>

57 MIN

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