Life Of Ryan

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Laugh and cry with Australian broadcaster Ryan Jon as he attempts become a dad, create a career, be a great boyfriend and find his biological family. Sounds easy huh? The honest and candid stories shared by Ryan & Brigitte have been picked up by major media outlets including The Project, The Daily…

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    • Mar 10, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Swimming In Rich People's Pools

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 20:33


    How many rich people will let you swim in their pool on a hot day?I went and found out.I also speak to Lewis Spears as he reveals how he's been banned from the Australian Podcast Awards for life.

    Young Hustlers (Are Millennials Lazy?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 20:42


    The General Manager of Muffin Break accused all millennials of being entitled because no one wanted to work in her cafe's for free. I also call a 13 year old podcast listener who's trying to hustle me into buying his t shirts.

    The Ryan Jon Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 15:49


    2019 means The Ryan Jon Report.Brigitte has moved to the other side of the country but that doesn't mean I can't test out a bogus Valentine's Day theory on her.

    #LifeOfRyan Throwing Away My Radio Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 15:49


    Taylor Swift's Reputation Tour is currently in Australia and the allocation tickets in the Hit 929 Office has caused a kerfuffle.Was it a bit of fun and great radio?Or did I go to far and begin the journey of no longer working there anymore?

    #LifeOfRyan Bali Plastic Bag Scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 8:33


    Have you heard about the Colored Plastic Bag Scam In Bali?Maybe you've been to Bali and been a victim of this and never realised?Hear the audio of me testing the theory in the Indonesian markets.

    #LifeOfRyan Three Identical Strangers Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 13:17


    THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS is a documentary about identical triplets who were separated at birth. Whilst the story of them finding each other is heart warming at first when you dig a little deeper and learn why they were separated in the first place this feel good movie isn't such a feel good movie anymore.Lots of people have tagged my mum and I in posts about it and asked what we thought so went to see it and recorded our chat afterwards. Let me know your thoughts in the Life Of Ryan Facebook group.

    #LifeOfRyan Ken Found Out He Had 15 Biological Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 13:02


    Ken Allen was a regular Aussie Dad with a regular Aussie family until one phone call changed his life.We gave him a call to discuss being a "regular dad" compared with a "biological father" and ask how he found out he had 11 more children than he originally thought.See the full Sunday Night Story herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EElCj8NjGxo

    #LifeOfRyan My Best Mate Dave Lost His Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 19:41


    Dave is my best mate and he needs your help.Dave lost his mother to MND (ALS) and is running 300km (187Miles) in just 5 days to raise money to help find a cure and to also assist families currently experiencing this horrible disease.Dave is one of the best people you'll meet but this, in my eyes, puts him into the hero catergory and I'd love everyone to show him some support.You can donate here https://www.mycause.com.au/page/148766/mnd-300

    #LifeOfRyan Phone Call to Birth Mother Julie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 18:32


    I still get 1,000s of emails every week and every time it's from someone named Julie (the name of my birth mother) my heart skips a beat.I've been sent screen shots of Julie's being tagged in my videos and whilst it's hard for me, it's also hard for them cause all these birth mothers get a quick sense of hope that they've found the child they once placed into adoption.In this episode I call Julie from Michigan in the USA and she's an incredible women.If you like this episode or the show in general, it would mean a lot to Brigitte, Taylor and myself Ryan if you left us a 5 star rating a review.You can also join the 'Life Of Ryan' Facebook group. Just search 'Life Of Ryan'.Thanks for listening.

    #LifeOfRyan Brigitte Bursts Into Tears At The Sight Of Pregnant Ladies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 17:08


    Brigitte reveals why she bursts into tears at the sight of pregnant ladies and why she's been too ashamed to speak about this before. Taylor explains why he's unsure if he and his pregnant partner Emily are engaged or not.If you like this episode, please leave a review on iTunes or whichever way you consume this podcast. Each week our favorite reviewer will receive a bottle of wine from Brigitte's Winery.Or feel free to share your thoughts with us on the RYAN JON Facebook page.

    #LifeOfRyan Banned Phone Calls and a Birthday Blitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 21:49


    Anyone can receive $500 worth of birthday presents every year for free. In this episode you'll hear me struggle yet achieve that birthday feat. There's also a phone call that was banned from my radio station but I don't think it was that bad. Let me know what you think on Facebook, Instagram or leave a review on iTunes.

    #LifeOfRyan How To Spoil Your Girlfriend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2018 20:12


    I woke Brigitte up at 4:30am in the morning for a Surprise. I flew her across the country to see Aladdin The Musical but she didn’t know that until we were out the front of the theatre. I also talk to all the girls at work and ask how like to be spoiled, so boys - get a pen and paper and start taking notes!

    #LifeOfRyan Adoption Stories On The Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2018 42:35


    A collection of times I spoken about my adoption story on the radio.I was adopted by my now parents when I was 8 weeks old and this episode will bring you up to date with my story.Brigitte discusses what it was like at home the week when the first video went viral reaching over 300 million people and Taylor talks about what it was like working at the radio station the first time it aired.In coming episodes I’ll share the latest information I have regarding my birth mother and also call other adoptees who subscribe to this podcast to hear and share their stories.

    #LifeOfRyan Working With Your Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2018 19:01


    This season my girlfriend Brigitte is not just a part of the podcast - she's co-hosting, producing and managing the whole thing with me. It seems fun. But could this be a terrible idea? Our mutual friend (and third co-host) Taylor Hunt asks us the tough questions and we also speak to multiple people who've worked with their partners to get the dos and do nots!All subscribers are in the running to get a bottle of wine from Brigitte's Winery.Just let us know you've subscribed via the reviews or the Life Of Ryan Facebook group, the Ryan Jon Facebook page or via @Ryan.Jon on Instagram.

    #AmIReady? E10 FINALE and Life Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 13:56


    #AmIReady? E9 What If I Say No?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2017 12:54


    What if I say no to having children? Is that the end of the relationship?I talk to Brigitte, my mate Liam and parenting expert Justin Coulson.

    #AmIReady? E8 Getting It Wrong And Being Judged

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 14:06


    Society have never been more judgmental and parents seem to cope the worst of it. There are so many different thoughts, styles and beliefs about how to raise a child when someone disagrees they can share their judgement with some so small as look, or as large as a Facebook rant that spreads worldwide online. How will we survive?This episode includes my girlfriend Brigitte, radio co host Tanya Hennessy, parenting expert and PhD Justin Coulson and parents of Canberra sharing their experiences on being judged.

    #AmIReady? E7 The HOW TO DAD Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 16:57


    Jordan Watson's 'HOW TO DAD' videos have been watched over 500 million times.Lots of people have requested that I chat to him - so I did. Jordan's a great guy, he gives some good insights about how being a dad is the best thing ever and talks how to balance and knowing the difference between using your child in a video and cashing in on your kids.

    #AmIReady? E6 Do We Need To Get Married First?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2017 18:48


    Traditionally, society would require a couple to be married before they had children. Does that still matter now? With marriage equality still something apparently worthy of 'debate' in Australia does marriage still mean as much as it does? Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner have both announced they're pregnant this week and marriage isn't even mentioned. I have my own thoughts on the topic, let me know if you agree.

    #AmIReady? E5 Eddie McGuire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2017 25:37


    Eddie McGuire is the busiest man in showbiz so if he balance work, life and fatherhood, then maybe I'm a chance.He hosts the Hot Breakfast on Triple M, the AFL Footy Show, Millionaire Hot Seat and calls AFL on Fox Footy all whilst running a production company and spend time with his two children.

    #AmIReady? E4 Work Life Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2017 22:01


    Work Life Balance or Dad Life Balance or Dad Work Balance. Whatever I want to call it, it's a tricky one to get my head around.We all feel so stressed and busy - how on earth will we find the time and energy to be full time parents?In this episode my co host of the "Ryan and Tanya" radio show, Tanya Hennessy joins me, Parenting Expert and PhD Justin Coulson gives some advice, Collingwood FC President and Broadcaster Eddie McGuire explains his mindset to the topic and my girlfriend Brigitte and friends Liam and Max weigh in as well.

    #AmIReady? E3 Jimmy Barnes on Fatherhood and Masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 30:49


    Jimmy Barnes is the heart and soul of Australian rock & roll. After spending over 40 years on stage, he has sold more records in Australia than any other domestic rock & roll artist. He shared the story of his childhood in his book, "Working Class Boy" revealing how little money they had, how little his father was around and how little chance he had of success, let alone survival. Jimmy's learned many lessons from his parents and now as a parent himself about fatherhood was kind enough to share those with me.

    #AmIReady? #2 Brigitte Is Beautiful

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 28:33


    Brigitte is beautiful. She's so caring and so smart - anyone would be so lucky to have her as a mum. In this episode you'll get to know Brigitte and you'll hear her grill me on all my excuses. Do any other couples have conversations like this?

    #AmIReady? E1 The Begining

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 14:33


    Brigitte really wants to start a family but I've always been a travelling free spirit and I'm scared having children will put an end to that. In this episode you'll meet Brigitte, hear from my mum and my friends and hear why becoming a father is a little bit different when you're adopted.

    #AmIReady? Season Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2017 3:33


    This is the trailer for "Am I Ready To Be A Father?" which was released in 2017."Life Of Ryan" was released in 2018.

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