Host of "The Dave Ryan in the Morning Show" on KDWB, Minneapolis. Father of four. Motorcyles, MENSA, Judgemental and Impatient.
Chris is a former KDWB deejay. After his show, he'd go to the casino, gamble, drink and smoke. It was his happy place. But he's now a sober coach. How did he do it? How can his story help you?
Samantha's mom has been to rehab 3 times and she still drinks. Samantha does too and her story shows how parents drinking habits can influence the habits of their children.
This week, we cover another struggle; the struggle with food. Annie tells us the striking similarities with alcohol addiction.
Courtney has stopped drinking many times, and then started again every time. She's currently secretly drinking. Hear her story.
Megan hid alcohol in the house and walked from room to room, secretly drinking. Until one night it almost killed her.
Sunny could have died from her drinking. In fact, she almost did. Now she's sober. What can we learn from her experience?
When you're trying to stop drinking, finding something else to help your cravings is extremely challenging. Will this help you?
One night, Mary looked out her window into someone else's apartment. What she saw made her stop drinking for good.
Mathew is a radio friend who stopped drinking for good after one horrible night. Hear his story and how his story might affect YOUR story.
Angi couldn't go out without getting black out drunk. Her friends abandoned her, so she found new friends to drink with, until she just couldn't do it anymore. What made her change? How did she stop drinking for now, seven years?
Hear the journey of an alcohol abuser who now helps others beat their addiction. Can you relate? Can she help you?
Charlotte wakes up in the middle of the night to drink. She goes to AA and celebrates milestones, all while continuing to drink every day. And she's a lovely, funny, smart and accomplished person. Hear her story.
Andrew Sawyer LADC talks about the 11 signs you may have a problem, and the many different approaches to stopping or cutting back.
Sarah stopped drinking and is on a long streak! How did she do it? And why? How bad was her drinking before she stopped?
Hannah's Mom has drank too much since Hannah was little. How does her mom's drinking affect Hannah and their relationship?
She doesn't want to stop altogether but she knows she's drinking too much. What can we learn from her experience?
So you want to quit or cut back, but how? Jessica is a licensed counselor who can help you start to stop.
April has a very common issue with alcohol. She can't stop at just one. She doesn't really want to stop altogether, just not drink to the point where she's drunk every time. How does she handle it and what can we learn from her?
Kelly is a young mom who slipped into the habit of drinking every night. How did it affect her life? What made her want to change? How did she stop?
Jess has been sober for a year. Why did he stop? How did he stop? What can you and I learn from his experience?
If you haven't done this, you should. Once you do, it'll change your life forever! Plus, why we can't get anything done and words of wisdom from a former intern.
We're back! What awful gift did I get Susan? And I've got some new and fun equipment to play with, so watch out!
How did two car giveaways get ruined? Hooking up at the radio station. And that Intern Car Wash disaster. All this and so much more!
Lee and I hosted the morning show on KDWB for 8 years. Hear some of our favorite awful, funny and messed up stories!
Greg talks about a horrible bit idea called "Spit or Swallow" and about the time a stunt went wrong when someone brought a gun. And there's so many more awful stories awaiting!
Greased-up deejay equals seriously injured bystander. That and so much more with Uber-Producer Eric Rowe.
More great radio war stories from the radio vets that lived through them!
Kevin got interested in radio from listening to my show when he was a kid. Now he's mega-successful and has a ton of great stories!
The contest that ended with people crying and vomiting. How Phil handled a stalker and much more!
A listener was so determined to win a Toyota that they...Plus, smoking a cigarette without your mouth. And so much more with Corey Foley, formerly of the Dave Ryan Show.
Bobby Bones Talks about The Million Dollar Bad Thing, Getting Held Up at Gunpoint, Winning "Dancing With the Stars" and so much more
Throwing prizes off a roof to listeners is never a good idea. Hear about this and more with Rick Rumble, one of funniest guys in radio.
A car giveaway gone bad. A trash can thrown in the studio. More radio war stories with one of the greats: Steve Harmon.
The radio biz has some crazy stories! Whether you listen or have worked in radio, you'll love these "Behind the Scenes" looks at the radio business!
Hear an expert talk about the incredible and unrealistic beauty standards women feel pressured to live up to. Plus, the pros and cons of being born beautiful.
Women who wear makeup get pair more. Beautiful women make over $200,000 more in their career than average women. The pressure to be beautiful is enormous. Add to that the beauty industry sets impossible standards for women. I talk to Martha Laham, author of "Made Up: How the Beauty Industry Manipulates Consumers, Prey's on Women's Insecurities, and Promotes Unattainable Beauty Standards."
A secret behind an old music video, a story about a disgusting guy I used to work with. Plus a truth about renovating a room in your home.
Yep, it's been a week, but you know what you have to do? You have to keep going, cuz that's what you always do! Plus 3 favorite chapters from my book.
Are these the 10 worst celebrities of recent memory? Also, how do you throw family heirlooms you really don't want?
We perfectionists put the result first and ourselves last. And we drive other people crazy! Which are you? A perfectionist or an other-ist? Plus, how being creative can save your career.
Whether it's a vacation, a new job or leftover tacos, you *have* to have something to look forward to. What are YOU looking forward to? Let's chat!
Does a good song and good sex have something in common? Let's find out, with some classic songs, new and old, this week on the podcast!
Something totally different this week. We'll listen to three huge songs to see why a great song is like great sex! Check it out!
Listener Ashley heard me say something years ago that transformed her life. Plus, why I share credit for all the creative things I come up with, and should you?
How I sunburned my eyeballs, plus 2 things we want out of life but won't get. And emails, all on this week's podcast!
When I was 21, I auditioned for a morning show job with this awful bit...and I got the job! Hear the bit on this week's podcast!
What KDWB concert failed harder than any other? Plus, why we don't exercise, and a "What Would You Do?"
My daughter Allison had a baby! Plus an old etiquette book tells broke guys how to ask out a woman. 100 year old tip that still works today!
Allison could be a mom anytime! Plus, is Ellen's staff really cruel? Or do they just have high expectations. And, the one thing you should always do when you leave a hotel room.
My son Chase was in a serious car accident, (he's okay) Plus, getting stuck in an elevator and when friends just decide to quit you.