Ride Home Rants
"Ride Home Rants" is a podcast brought to you by Comedian Mike "Bono" Bonaventura. The podcast has a different guest each week from a different career field and background talking about what led them into their career and the stops along the way. These guests are your everyday people who provide insight into their own journeys and life goals which we all have. Tune in, check us out, and hear from these great guests!
Episodes
Dive headfirst into the heart and hustle of high school sports with David Frank, an Erie native with a playbook full of wisdom from his coaching career, which spans the fields of Pennsylvania to the courts of North Carolina. This episode is an intimate huddle that will have you reminiscing about the golden days of high school athletics and the coaches that shaped us. We're tackling everything from the cu...
They say life is what happens when you're busy making other plans, and our guest, Jordan Whetson, is the epitome of that adage. From reminiscing about Don King's boxing camp to taking the Ohio radio scene by storm, Jordan's life reads like an adventure novel, filled with twists, turns, and a soundtrack that's just as eclectic as his career path. Settle in as we traverse through his narrati...
Unlock the secrets of the NFL Draft's future stars with our all-star football panel, including Coach Hal Mumme, Bob Gavalier, Tim Weaver, Jose Jefferson, and Mister Askew! We've just wrapped a thrilling session where we tackled the biggest winners and losers post-draft, debated quarterback prospects like Bryce Young and CJ Stroud, and gave some well-deserved attention to the unsung heroes of the gri...
Have you ever taken a stroll down memory lane and found yourself embroiled in the heartwarming tales of a small-town hero? That's exactly what happened when I sat down with coach Matt Altomare, the pulse of Leetonia High School football, whose story is as deeply woven into the fabric of Leetonia, Ohio, as the gridiron itself. Our conversation traverses the cherished corridors of community bonds, Italian ...
Ever found yourself chuckling at the notion that beard oil could be the pumpkin spice latte of the grooming world? You're not alone. Buddy Holly joins me, and his experiences as a comedian and beard care aficionado manage to tangle humor, life lessons, and self-care into a conversation that's as enlightening as it is entertaining. We traverse from the joys of a well-maintained beard to the realm of ...
Have you ever wondered what fuels the fire in the belly of a comedian? Get ready to crack open the world of chuckles with Newark's king of comedy, Destin Richardson, as he joins me, Mike Bono, in an unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of comedic life. We're laying it all out there—from the relentless grind of content creation to the saving grace of cargo shorts on a hot day. Destin peels b...
Get courtside seats to the most electrifying basketball conversations of the season as we dissect the NCAA Final Four madness with the likes of Mike Worrell and Mark Richmond, two giants in basketball analysis. Feel the pulse of Alabama's and UConn's high-stakes face-off and get under the hoop for NC State's gritty dance with Purdue. Our panelists, who've walked the walk, regale us with ta...
When the cozy traditions of Easter weave into conversations, you know it's bound to be a roundtable to remember. Stepping in for Mike Bono, I'm Fiddy, and I was thrilled to host an Easter Roundtable with a dynamic mix of past guests who lit up the discussion with their personal memories and traditions. From the pressures of childhood church speeches to the adaptation of celebrations amidst loss, our...
Step up to the plate for a grand slam discussion on the 2024 MLB season! I'm your host, Fiddy, pinch-hitting for Mike Bono this time around, and we've got the bases loaded with insider predictions, player spotlights, and the managerial chess that could define this year's baseball saga. Joined by the heavy-hitting panel of Tony, TJ, and Austin, we look back at the Texas Rangers' sensational...
Crack open a cold one and pull up a seat at our St. Patrick's Day table where the drinks flow as freely as the conversation! I'm your host, Mike Bono, and on today's Ride Home Rants podcast, we're toasting to tradition with a pint of banter, a dash of history, and a spirited panel that includes the likes of Wendy, a wee bit Irish, and Collin, who's half a leprechaun by blood. Together...
Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, the Friday night lights were more than just a game—they were a rite of passage that sculpted the sinews of our character. That's the backdrop of my heartfelt conversation with college buddy Matt Landowski, as we relive the glory days of high school sports. We tackle the nostalgia head-on, discussing how the camaraderie on the field led to lifelong bonds and left an ind...
Stepping off the well-trodden path, Austin Dudley joins me to unpack a story woven with dedication and a deep-seated love for Division III college athletics. His leap from the comfort zones of St. Louis to the challenges of Webster University's cross-country terrain exemplifies a tale not just of sports, but of personal evolution. Choosing passion over pragmatism, Austin's shift from environmental s...
Join us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Mike Larkin, as we traverse his early years in New Jersey to his defiant track career at The College of New Jersey, and beyond. Mike's leap from his home state to Notre Dame College, peppered with tales of regional food shocks and the bold choices that shaped his future, paints a vivid picture of perseverance and the vital role athletics play in personal ...
From the frosty ballparks of Pickering, Canada, to the coaching box at Notre Dame College, Kyle Espineli's baseball journey embodies the grit and growth of the sport beyond America's borders. In our heartwarming chat, Kyle, the assistant baseball coach, unpacks the cultural exchange of bats and balls between Canada and the U.S. He lays bare the realities Canadian athletes face, where hockey skates o...
Get ready for a Super Bowl roundup like no other, where Fiddy and I team up with football's finest minds to unpack the Chiefs versus 49ers mega-clash. From the strategic nous of former student assistants to the seasoned wisdom of high school coaches, media pundits, and football family royalty, this episode is a full-field press of insight. Special guests Chris Marsco, Tony Bogan, Mister Askew, Bob Gaval...
When the whistle blows and the stadium lights ignite, that's when Coach Tim Weaver shines brightest – and I had the pleasure of sitting down with this mastermind behind Brown University's defensive maneuvers. Our conversation is more than just X's and O's; it's a deep dive into the heart of collegiate football, from the strategic recruitment plays to the personal growth of players who...
Step off the spectator stands and into the lives of Andy Santiago and Allie Green, as they swing into our latest episode with stories that link the crack of the bat and the thwack of the tennis ball to real-world wins. Cleveland's own athletic achievers peel back the layers of their college sports days, with Andy diving into the nitty-gritty of baseball and accounting, while Allie serves up insights from...
As the neon lights of Las Vegas faded into the background, Austin Fitch, the inspiring coach from Fort Cherry, PA, joined me to recount the whirlwind of leading his team to the state finals. Journey through the highs and lows of competitive sports with us, where the buzz of New Year's in Vegas sets the stage for a discussion on the city's burgeoning sports scene. From the warm embrace of the Raiders...
When an injury benched my dreams of swimming competitively, I understood the weight of saying goodbye to a lifelong passion. Today, Pat Svihlik, a former college soccer standout who's now shaping futures at Notre Dame College, joins me to share that familiar pang of an athlete's career cut short and the resilience needed to craft new dreams. We follow Pat's journey from his rough-and-tumble chi...
Unlock the secrets behind the success of college football's elite teams as I sit down with a panel of pros including former players like Johnny "Fiddy" Falconi, Jovon Johnson, brothers Ryan and Drew Barth, Dan Bolson, Mister Askew, Jonas Jackson, and the legendary Hal Mumme. Together, we dissect the brilliance of Nick Saban's Alabama and make our bold predictions for the playoff showdowns ...
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