SPONSORS: Function Health - Visit www.functionhealth.com/HONEYDEW or use gift code HONEYDEW100 at sign up to own your health Booking.com -Head over to Booking.com and start your listing today. Get Seen. Get Booked on Booking.com. Brunt -Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code HONEYDEW at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/HONEYDEW My HoneyDew this week is psychologist and former professional basketball player John Amaechi! Check out John’s latest book, It's Not Magic: The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders. John joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in Stockport, England, his unique journey into the NBA, and earning a PhD in psychology while playing in the league. With little exposure to basketball in England, John shares the memory of picking his first ball up at 17 and the moments after that changed everything. He also shares his experience as the first openly gay NBA player, and how he balances the pride of that milestone with the desire to be recognized for his basketball and career achievements. Check out my new standup special “Live and Alive” streaming on my YouTube now! https://youtu.be/PMGWVyM2NJo?si=SrhXjgzR1pe6CyYE 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! 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! http://patreon.com/RyanSickler What’s your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! https://shop.ryansickler.com/ Ringtones Are Available Now! https://www.apple.com/itunes/ http://ryansickler.com/ https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187

SPONSORS: Booking.com - Head over to Booking.com and start your listing today. Get Seen. Get Booked on Booking.com. Ridge Wallet - Take advantage of Ridge’s biggest sale of the year and GET UP TO 47% off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/HONEYDEW Rag & Bones - Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone! Get 20% off sitewide with code HONEYDEW at https://www.rag-bone.com My HoneyDew this week is comedian and actor David Koechner! Check out David on the road, and the latest film he starred in called Ganymede. David joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his small town upbringing, breaking out into show business, and his long battle with alcoholism. We talk about David’s experience growing up catholic in a small Missouri town, and how he would go from sneaking episodes of SNL while his parents were out of the house, to eventually getting a one season run himself. David also opens up about his struggles with alcoholism, the trouble it has got him in, and finding his way into recovery. Check out my new standup special “Live and Alive” streaming on my YouTube now! https://youtu.be/PMGWVyM2NJo?si=SrhXjgzR1pe6CyYE 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! 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! http://patreon.com/RyanSickler What’s your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! https://shop.ryansickler.com/ Ringtones Are Available Now! https://www.apple.com/itunes/ http://ryansickler.com/ https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187

SPONSORS: Booking.com -Head over to Booking.com and start your listing today. Get Seen. Get Booked on Booking.com. Uncommon Goods -To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://www.UncommonGoods.com/HONEYDEW Mood -Get 20% off your first order at https://www.Mood.com with promo code HONEYDEW My HoneyDew this week is comedian Sal Vulcano! Check out his newest HBO special, Terrified, and catch Impractical Jokers, now in its 12th season! Sal joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of the joy, challenges, and fears that come with being a dad. He shares the different dynamics of raising each child, how his parenting strategies have evolved from one kid to two, and the importance of staying healthy and fit to keep up with them. Sal also opens up about two of the most terrifying moments he’s experienced as a father and reflects on how having kids has reshaped his own perspective on parenting. Check out my new standup special “Live and Alive” streaming on my YouTube now! https://youtu.be/PMGWVyM2NJo?si=SrhXjgzR1pe6CyYE 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! 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! http://patreon.com/RyanSickler What’s your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! https://shop.ryansickler.com/ Ringtones Are Available Now! https://www.apple.com/itunes/ http://ryansickler.com/ https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187 3:15 Sal Vulcano promotes his tour, and his HBO special ‘Terrified, and season 12 of Impractical Jokers 5:25 Over 300 episodes of Impractical Jokers and hearing its impact 10:05 Sal shares parenting stories 15:04 The changing dynamics of raising one kid to two 19:40 Kids test your vigilance and stamina 24:45 Scariest moment of Sal’s life as a dad 29:20 Ryan shares a terrifying moment from early in fatherhood 36:58 Dealing with anxieties around death 38:12 Sal Highlights the great comments from the fan base on his first episode 41:55 Sal’s biggest regret is not being a dad sooner 43:20 Importance of staying active and fit with kids 52:00 Wanting to live a long life for your kids 57:00 No feeling like becoming a parent for the first time 1:04:33 Raising children is an honor that reshapes parental perspectives.

SPONSORS: SimpliSafe -Visit https://www.SimpliSafe.com/HONEYDEW to save 50% on a SimpliSafe home security system BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW to get 10% off your first month My HoneyDew this week is legendary action star Dolph Lundgren! Check out his latest project Hard Cut Vodka, and keep an eye out for his documentary releasing early next year! Dolph joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his life, from a strict upbringing and emotional trauma to battling cancer and finding new purpose. He opens up about his recovery journey, being his own medical advocate, and how near-death experiences reshaped his outlook on life. Dolph also shares wild Hollywood stories from Rocky IV and Creed II, to the hilarious home invasion that left burglars terrified. My new standup special “Live and Alive” premieres on my YouTube channel THIS Friday, October 24 at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST! Set your reminders now! I’ll be in the live chat talking with y’all for the whole premiere! Join me and let’s have some fun! 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! 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! http://patreon.com/RyanSickler What’s your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! https://shop.ryansickler.com/ Ringtones Are Available Now! https://www.apple.com/itunes/ http://ryansickler.com/ https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187 03:08 Dolph promotes Hard Cut Vodka 07:45 Future release of documentary and autobiography focusing on life and cancer challenges. 17:03 Martial arts was a path of growth from revenge to discipline. 20:38 Verbal abuse impacts self-worth, but trauma can motivate change. 25:29 Alcohol led to marital issues. 27:18 Cancer diagnosis shook his life, emphasizing no status immunity. 33:06 Immunotherapy involved severe side effects. 38:40 Second opinions are crucial in healthcare. 39:34 Misdiagnosis corrected, leading to new treatment and tumor reduction. 43:14 Cryoablation in 2023 was a cancer treatment milestone. 44:37 Reflects on mortality and unique cancer experience. 49:02 Cancer shifted his life outlook, creating purpose in helping others. 53:40 Auditioned and won the iconic Ivan Drago role in Rocky IV. 55:32 Mixed reactions post-Rocky IV, but became a recognized figure. 58:20 In Creed 2, drew on family dynamics, mirroring his fatherly relationships in the movie.

SPONSORS: Function Health – My first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership when they visit http://www.functionhealth.com/HONEYDEW or use gift code HONEYDEW100 at sign-up Brunt Workwear --For a limited time, our listeners get $10 off at https://bruntworkwear.com when you use code HONEYDEW at checkout My HoneyDew this week is comedian Yannis Pappas! Check out Yannis’ newest special Property Owner out on his YouTube now. Yannis joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of the emotional and physical challenges of parenthood. We discuss anxiety surrounding pregnancy complications, the importance of choosing faith over fear during hard times, and swap stories of synchronicities we each experienced the day we became dads. Yannis also learns the truth about coleslaw, shares his vision for the future of A.I., and spreads the word about the necessity of taking preventative health measures. My new standup special “Live and Alive” premieres on my YouTube channel Friday, October 24 at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST! Set your reminders now! I’ll be in the live chat talking with y’all for the whole premiere! Join me and let’s have some fun! Check out Yannis’ special here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN_irAlyFQg&ab_channel=HistoryHyenas 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! 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! https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew What’s your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! https://shop.ryansickler.com/ Ringtones Are Available Now! https://www.apple.com/itunes/ http://ryansickler.com/ https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187 3:26 Yannis Pappas promotes his newest special, Property Owner, out on his Youtube now 5:25 Fatherhood as a traveling comedian 10:40 Paul Virzi’s dad advice to Yannis 14:22 Both of Yannis’ kids have eventful births 17:08 Coldslaw Confusion 20:25 Ryan and Yannis share synchronicities they’ve experienced becoming fathers 23:01 Complications with Yannis’ second daughter 28:20 Choosing faith or fear 33:15 Yannis and Ryan emphasises the importance of getting health screenings 38:51 Importance of being on top of your health the more that you age 43:20 Seeing self driving cars for the first time 47:11 Wanting AI to do house work 50:30 What happens when AI make you conscious of the unconscious 53:00 Dracular 54:45 Childbirth complications before medical advancements 56:35 Ryan and Yannis share stories of their experience watching childbirth

SPONSORS: Function Health – My first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership when they visit www.functionhealth.com/HONEYDEW or use gift code HONEYDEW100 at sign-up Mood – Get 20% off your first order when you go to https://www.Mood.com and use promo code HONEYDEW My HoneyDew this week is comedian Beth Stelling! Check out Beth’s latest special, The Landlord Special, out on her YouTube today! Beth joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of her complicated relationship with her father, growing up around his mental illness, and the trauma that came with it. She opens up about the time he tried to kill her mom, attempted to kidnap the kids, and was still later granted visitation rights. Beth shares the raw truth about her parents’ struggles, the long road toward forgiveness, and how humor helps her carry the heavy with grace and laughter. My new standup special “Live and Alive” premieres on my YouTube channel Friday, October 24 at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST! Set your reminders now! I’ll be in the live chat talking with y’all for the whole premiere! Join me and let’s have some fun! 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! 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! http://patreon.com/RyanSickler What’s your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! https://shop.ryansickler.com/ Ringtones Are Available Now! https://www.apple.com/itunes/ http://ryansickler.com/ https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187 3:35 Intro to Beth Stelling, promoting her newest special, The Landlord Special 6:50 Court ordered visitations after Beth’s parents divorce 9:40 Father’s struggle with mental illness growing up 15:11 Turmoil between Beth mom and dad while she was growing up 17:54 Beth’s father’s dark plan to take the kids 19:42 Why Beth believes her grandfather is evil 25:00 Dad remarries an alcoholic, no accountability, and visitations to Florida start 33:20 The strength of Beth’s mom co-parenting after DV 35:30 Family members exhibit different coping mechanisms and relationship patterns as a result of their shared traumatic history. 38:15 All sisters have found their way back to old court ordered therapist 39:13 Stepmother's behavior was reckless, and some of Beth’s first stories in stand up 42:10 Sarah Silverman meets Beth’s wild father and he gives a sign spinning business card to her 46:00 Beth decides to go to dinner with her father and stepmom for first time in years 50:30 Stepmoms trend of plastic surgery during childhood visitations 52:55 Indian dinner starts to go horribly wrong as stepmom gets inappropriate 58:48 Stepmom sends an email that Beth reads 01:01:32 Beth no longer feels obligation to maintain contact due to past hurtful behavior from her father 01:06:01 Beth’s contemplation on whether to re-establish contact with her father reflects deeper emotional struggles 01:09:04 The challenge of finding humor in dark familial issues while managing personal feelings and care for others