My HoneyDew this week is comedian Des Bishop! Check out his special, Of All People, now available on his YouTube channel. Des joins me in the studio this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being part of the "dead dad's club." We discuss what it was like to help his father through the final stages of cancer and hear about a family secret that wasn’t revealed to Des until after his passing. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBS...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 312
My Honeydew this week is actor Bobby Moynihan! You can catch Bobby on episodes of NCIS: Origins or on his podcast, Who Me? Bobby joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his parents' passing just months after the birth of his first daughter. We dive into the last call Bobby had with his mother and the difficult transition of becoming a parent after losing his own. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATRE...
Dec 09, 2024•56 min•Ep. 311
My Honeydew this week is comedian Frankie Quiñones! You can catch Frankie on the Hulu series This Fool or The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. Frankie joins me in the studio to talk about the ripple effect that has occurred since his last HoneyDew episode. He shares his experience of opening up, going through an intensive trauma-processing program, and leading the way for his family as they begin therapy themselves SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https:/...
Dec 02, 2024•52 min•Ep. 310
My Honeydew this week is Tom Papa! You can catch his new special, Homefree on Netflix or his podcast, Breaking Bread with Tom Papa. Tom joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his Jersey upbringing and a long history of losing his best friends. 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! You now get audio and video of The HoneyDew a day early, a...
Nov 25, 2024•56 min•Ep. 309
Josh Wolf is back on The HoneyDew to Highlight some of our favorite Lowlights from my Patreon show, The HoneyDew with Y’all! And that’s not all! We’ve added another tier to our patreon! For $8 a month you”ll get The HoneyDew with Y’all, PLUS the HoneyDew AND The Wayback a day early and ad-free! You'll even start seeing some bonus content! 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...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 308
My Honeydew this week is LeeAnn Kreischer! You can hear LeeAnn on her podcast, Wife of the Party, but today she joins me in the studio to Highlight the Lowlights of becoming an empty nester! We talk about balancing parenting with careers, the importance of community when raising kids, and how life changes once they move out of the house. 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 ...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 308
My Honeydew this week is actor Andy Richter! Check out Andy’s podcast, Three Questions. Andy joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of parenting! We discuss Andy’s father coming out to him as a kid, watching his parents divorce, and how it shaped his upbringing. Andy shares his experiences being raised by mostly women and the influence it’s had on his parenting. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON, The Honey...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 306
My Honeydew this week is comedian Gianmarco Soresi! Check out Gianmarco’s podcast, The Downside . Gianmarco joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his upbringing. We dive into his parents' divorce, the wild relationships that followed, and the challenges that come with being part of a blended family. 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! ...
Oct 28, 2024•58 min•Ep. 305
My Honeydew this week is actor Jim O'Heir! Grab a copy of Jim’s new book Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation . Jim joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in Chicago, his father's life before passing, and how he’s overcome his own mental health struggles. We dive into Jim’s father's career switch to support the family, and a long-held secret that came out on his deathbed! SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! h...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 304
My Honeydew this week is comedian Sam Tripoli! Check out Sam’s newest special, "Quiet," on his YouTube, or his podcasts "Broken Simulation" and "Tin Foil Hat." Sam joins me in the studio this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being a dad to twins! He shares the unique personalities of both his daughters and reflects on how his father's influence shapes his parenting today. We also discuss the concerns we have as parents raising children in today's world, and the balance between providing guidan...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 303
My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jay Larson! You can catch his new special, “Here We Go Again,” out on YouTube now. Jay joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of being a single dad and co-parenting. We discuss how Jay’s dad parented and the way that affects how Jay chooses to parent now. We also dive into what Jay is most excited about in being a single dad and whether or not he would ever want to marry again. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtub...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 302
My Honeydew this week is actor Langston Kerman! You can catch Langston’s newest special, Bad Poetry , on Netflix now! Langston joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his family dynamic growing up and the challenges that come with navigating a blended family. We talk about all things divorce, remarriage, step-siblings, and family drama in this episode. Plus, Langston shares a wild, funny story involving the original Chicago’s Benny the Bull. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The ...
Sep 30, 2024•56 min•Ep. 301
My Honeydew this week is John Farley! Check out John in the new film Meet Me Where I Am, a documentary that explores the topic of grief through personal stories. John joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his personal experience with grief after the loss of his brother, Chris Farley. We dive into old memories and traditions from growing up in the Farley household. John shares what it has been like navigating such a loss in his family and how he remembers and keeps his brother's memory alive tod...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 300
My Honeydew guest this week is comedian Kathy Griffin! Catch her out on her latest tour “My Life on the PTSD List.” Kathy joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of a complex PTSD diagnoses, overcoming health issues, and the loss of her mother. We dive into what it was like for Kathy to be investigated by The Department of Justice, and how difficult it is trying to travel when you’re on the Terror Watch list. Kathy also opens up about losing half of her lung to cancer, and a botched surgery that par...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 299
My Honeydew this week is comedian Greg Fitzsimmons! Check out Greg’s newest special, You Know Me , available on his YouTube channel today. Greg returns to Highlight the Lowlights of his time living in a gambling community, a massage gone wrong, and stories from his early days in comedy. He shares a story about helping his wife with breastfeeding and how she gifted him a massage coupon that led to a police raid. Greg even tells us how he and Joe Rogan were kicked out of an aquarium back in the da...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 298
This week's Honeydew is comedian Jason Ellis! You can catch him on tour or teaching older folks how to skate in his video series, "Father Grind." Jason is back to Highlight the Lowlights of his recent journey into sobriety. He candidly shares the challenges of confronting old coping mechanisms, the weight of past mistakes, and the importance of finding self-forgiveness. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 297
My HoneyDew this week is comedian Francisco Ramos! Check out his new comedy special, Venezuela'Merican, on YouTube now! Francisco joins me to highlight the lowlights of his Venezuelan upbringing in America, his family dynamic, the passing of his late father, and the impact it has had on his life since. Francisco describes what it’s like living with a double identity—being himself at home, but ‘Frank’ at school. He shares the warm way his grandma would greet him by saying things like, “You’ve got...
Aug 26, 2024•58 min•Ep. 296
My HoneyDew this week is comedian George Perez! Check out his podcast, George Perez Stories. George joins me to highlight the lowlights of his experience being a father while incarcerated and the dynamics of raising his kids after being released. George opens up about the emotional impact of being separated from his family and the challenges of explaining to his kids why he couldn’t come home yet. We dive into the complexities George faced when reintegrating into society and the influence his ex...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 295
This week, my HoneyDew is the incredible Eleanor Kerrigan! Be sure to check out her new special, "No Country For Old Women," now available on YouTube. Eleanor joins us in the studio to Highlight the Lowlights of her stand-up journey, from her early days as a waitress at the world-famous Comedy Store, to opening for Andrew Dice Clay, and eventually headlining her own tours. Eleanor shares memories of her late friend and comedian Freddy Soto, a driving force in getting her started in the business,...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 294
My HoneyDew this week is Craig Conant! Check out his podcast, “Community Service with Craig Conant.” Craig joins me in the studio to Highlight the Lowlights of his struggle with substances at an early age, the time his house got raided, and a fart that had major consequences! We delve into some of Craig’s childhood experiences, like the time his sisters superglued his mouth shut—twice. He also shares a wild story from his time caring for his grandma. We talk about Craig’s 11 years of service at ...
Aug 05, 2024•59 min•Ep. 293
My Honeydew this week is Luenell! You can check out her new special, “Town Business,” on YouTube now! Luenell joins me to highlight the lowlights of her wild life experiences, like the time she worked at a bank and decided to steal $50,000. She tells us what it was like to get away with the crime for ten years, all while having her name published in newspapers, and eventually becoming a mother. We talk about what it was like going through county jail, and the irony of being locked up in a prison...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 292
My HoneyDew this week is Sean Jordan! You can check out Sean on his latest special, “Girl Dad,” or the podcast “All Fantasy Everything.” This week, Sean highlights the lowlights of his personal experiences with IVF, the decision-making process that comes with it, and the emotional journey of pregnancy. He reflects on the recent loss of a close friend, the impact of their friendship, and the emotional challenges that follow such a sudden loss. Sean also touches on family history, breaking generat...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 291
My Honeydew this week is Hannah Berner! Check out her new special, “We Ride at Dawn,” out on Netflix now. You can also catch her on her podcasts “Berner Phone” and “Giggly Squad.” Hannah joins me to highlight the lowlights of her childhood, becoming a nationally ranked tennis star, and how it led to her pivot into comedy. Starting as early as eight years old, Hannah talks about the dedication she had to the sport of tennis, leaving middle school in Brooklyn, New York, to attend a tennis academy ...
Jul 15, 2024•57 min•Ep. 29
My HoneyDew this week is Adam Ray! Check out his new special, “Like & Subscribe,” out on YouTube now, Dr. Phil LIVE!, or his podcast, “About Last Night.” Adam returns to highlight the lowlights of helping his father adjust to life after his stepmom's passing and having to move him into assisted living after a near-fatal fall. We touch on the genius of Adam’s Dr. Phil character and how a ‘yes and’ mentality is important in both showbiz and real life. Adam shares details about a fall that almo...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 289
My Honeydew this week is Shapel Lacey! You can check out his podcast, "Lesser Known Characters." Shapel returns to Highlight the Lowlights of reconnecting with his old anger management teacher, Chip, after 14 years. We discuss how a Honeydew listener helped facilitate this reconnection following Shapel’s last appearance on episode #210. Shapel shares what it was like to talk after so many years, Chip’s emotional response to being found, and how these events have led to Shapel teaching his own an...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 288
My Honeydew this week is Jodie Sweetin! You know her from Full House and Fuller House, but you can also catch her on her own podcast, “How Rude, Tanneritos.” Jodie returns to Highlight the Lowlights of her journey going into perimenopause, opening up about what it has been like to experience such confusing changes from her late 30’s to now. If going through a second puberty (that you didn’t know about) wasn’t hard enough, we also discuss the complexities of it lining up with your children going ...
Jun 24, 2024•50 min•Ep. 287
This week's Honeydew is Jim Florentine! Don't miss his latest special, 'Bite the Bullet,' available on his website, and check out his podcast 'Everybody is Awful.' Jim joins me to highlight the lows of losing his father when he was 28. Growing up as one of seven kids, Jim recalls his father's incredible involvement throughout his childhood. We swap stories about our dads coaching our Little League teams. Jim also reminisces about times his dad helped him sneak into Madison Square Garden wearing ...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 286
This week, my HoneyDew guest is Dan St. Germain! Don't miss his latest special, "Dance Fatty, Dance!", now available on YouTube. You can also catch him on shows like "This is Not Happening", "Conan", and "The Roast of Ric Flair". Dan joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of grappling with sobriety, recounting his recent relapse, the role alcohol has played through his family, and the loss of his mother. From performing comedy at a detox center to becoming a patient himself, Dan describes his exper...
Jun 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 285
My HoneyDew this week is Rachel Feinstein! Make sure to catch her new special, “Big Guy,” on Netflix now! Rachel joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of relationships throughout her life. Starting with her father, Howie, a civil rights attorney turned blues musician, who started his own band called "The Vomitones" and loved goofing around. We dive into Rachel’s past of being addicted to addicts, trying to find love in people who were not interested (even if she went as far as naming a pet rock af...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 284
My HoneyDew this week is Ali Siddiq! Make sure to catch his new special "The Domino Effect 3: First Day of School" on YouTube right now! Also check out his other specials on YouTube as well as his stories on Ari Shaffir's "This Is Not Happening. Ali returns to Highlight the Lowlights of the challenges he faced as a convicted felon incarcerated in prison. We discuss how mixing violent and non-violent offenders makes for a dangerous booking process. Ali explains just how important prison workouts ...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 283
