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
292 episodes
Heather Willis Explains How Student Affairs Shapes Campus Life
College doesn’t feel like a community by accident. It takes people behind the scenes who obsess over the details, fight for student leadership opportunities, and turn “a campus” into a place students actually belong.We sit down with Hea...
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Season 6
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Episode 288
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45:28
MLB 2026 Season Preview With Bold Picks And Big Debates
The MLB 2026 season is almost here, and we’re not waiting for the standings to tell us what to think. We kick things off with a real fan question that turns into a bigger debate: is 162 games still the right length when the MLB playoff format k...
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Season 6
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Episode 287
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58:28
St. Patrick's Day Rants
St. Patrick’s Day hits different depending on where you live, who you’re with, and whether you’re celebrating on a Tuesday or turning the whole weekend into a mission. We bring in our “big three” roundtable crew Mister Askew, Collin Pope, and D...
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Season 6
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Episode 286
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40:35
How Small Brands Power A Growing Podcast
Ever wonder which sponsors are worth your time—and which ones we actually use? We open the garage and pull every tool off the shelf: the golf gloves that came from a college teammate’s hustle, the beard oil a touring comic perfected, the vetera...
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Season 6
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Episode 285
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45:47
Building A Winning Culture At Baldwin Wallace
A shoulder injury changed the plan, but not the passion. We sit down with Baldwin Wallace defensive coordinator Ethan Nichol to unpack how a would-be sports broadcaster became a college coach, why a cross-country move to Wyoming collided with C...
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Season 6
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Episode 284
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53:18
Steelers Nation, Unfiltered
The kind of football that makes Pittsburgh feel like Pittsburgh isn’t an accident—it’s a choice. We open the playbook on what defines the Steelers now: the city’s unmatched stadium atmosphere on the North Shore, the legends who set the bar, and...
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Season 6
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Episode 283
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48:32
From Lakefront Legacy To Brook Park: Browns Future, Coaches, And Quarterbacks
What if the Browns’ next era starts with a new address and a new attitude? We dive into the looming stadium move to Brook Park and unpack why an indoor, multi-use venue could transform Cleveland’s sports economy—Super Bowls, Final Fours, mega c...
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Season 6
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Episode 282
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56:41
Breaking Down A Defense-First Super Bowl Showdown
Big game energy meets blunt analysis as we bring a full panel to break down Seahawks vs Patriots through the lens that matters most: defense, coaching, and quarterback poise under pressure. We open with why New England’s run under a first-year ...
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Season 6
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Episode 281
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44:36
Cart Wars: Dollar Stores, Big Boxes, And Buying In Bulk
The cart says more about us than the receipt. We pulled together our Fab Five to map the real world of shopping right now: where we go, what actually feels good, and why some stores become habits you can’t quit. From Dollar General’s convenienc...
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Season 6
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Episode 280
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52:12
Miami vs Indiana: Who Takes The Crown?
Two programs, two roads to the same stage. Miami arrives on a heater, leaning into pressure, speed, and opportunistic plays. Indiana shows up like a metronome—disciplined run game, cleaner defense, and a quarterback who knows when to be Clark K...
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Season 6
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Episode 279
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47:57
Finding Community, Craft, And Joy In The Work You Choose
A college choice can change everything. Martell Prayear takes us from Glenville to Baldwin Wallace, breaking down why a small-school environment—where people learn your name and invest in your growth—can become the foundation for a career, a co...
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Season 6
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Episode 278
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58:37
From Cleveland Roots To Global Roads: Stephanie Nunley On Travel, Band Life, And Building Business Careers
What if a single decision—book the ticket, join the band, raise your hand—could tilt your life toward courage and curiosity? That’s the energy running through our conversation with Stephanie Nunley, Senior Director of Admissions and Recruitment...
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Season 5
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Episode 277
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56:18
How A Division III Coach Built Stability, Traveled The World, And Led Through Adversity
A coach who chose roots over rungs. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Case Western Reserve University head football coach Greg Debeljak, whose uncommon path in a nomadic profession shows what happens when you build a program—and a l...
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Season 5
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Episode 276
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49:32
From Eggnog Debates To Hallmark Towns: A Christmas Roundtable
What makes a Christmas tradition stick—the flavor, the place, or the story you tell about it? We gathered five friends from across the map to trade brutally honest eggnog takes, map out Christmas Eve and Day rituals, and argue for the movies th...
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Season 5
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Episode 275
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49:21
Hawaii Bowl 2025 Preview: Culture, Travel, And The Run And Gun
Christmas Eve, 80 degrees, and a football game that doubles as a tradition—this Hawaii Bowl breakdown brings together coaches, players, and diehard fans to unpack what makes Honolulu in December feel electric and unforgiving at the same time. W...
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Season 5
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Episode 274
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1:21:18
Nineties Nostalgia, Unpacked
Press play and step through a time portal to the 1990s—sports dynasties on every screen, movie tie-ins on your soda cup, sitcoms that rewired comedy, and a Monday night where wrestling made the whole country pick a side. We hand the reins to ou...
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Season 5
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Episode 273
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1:21:56
From Diapers To Decisions: Real Talk On Parenting, Schools, And Growing Up
Sleepless nights, impossible choices, and a love that refuses to quit—this roundtable takes you inside the parts of parenting we usually gloss over. We start light with a gum-and-July icebreaker, then drop into the real work: dads confronting f...
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Season 5
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Episode 272
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1:10:35
Turkey, Traditions, And Tough Choices
Four chairs, one feast, and a lot of opinions. We sat down for our annual Thanksgiving roundtable to tackle the choices that make or break the day: where to spend it, when to eat, which sides survive, and whether the Macy’s Parade is better in ...
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Season 5
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Episode 271
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48:46
From Slippery Rock To Sidelines: A Coach’s Journey And Work Ethic
Forget highlight reels—this conversation lives where the work actually happens. We sit down with coach and former arena pro AJ Saunders for a grounded ride through high school football, family balance, and a hospital IT career that runs on urge...
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Season 5
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Episode 270
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51:20
Ranking Sly: Rocky, Rambo, Legacy
Ready for a heavyweight bout over the legacy of Sylvester Stallone? We gathered a lively panel to rank Sly’s greatest franchises, argue his place among action icons, and unpack the line that still makes crowds cheer. From Rocky’s underdog magic...
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Season 5
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Episode 269
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47:24
From Gym Legend To Global Icon: Ranking Schwarzenegger’s Legacy
What makes an icon endure: muscle, myth, or mindset? We gather a lively panel to track Arnold Schwarzenegger’s improbable climb from Austrian bodybuilder to global action star to California governor—and why that exact trajectory may never be po...
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Season 5
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Episode 268
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53:41
From Perfect Halloween Weather To Overrated Costumes: A Spooky Roundtable
The air gets cooler, the leaves start to whisper, and our panel is ready to argue about everything that makes Halloween unforgettable. We start where the night really begins: what “feels” like Halloween weather. Is it a hoodie-and-moonlight kin...
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Season 5
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Episode 267
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48:50
Dodgers vs Blue Jays: Who Takes It?
A juggernaut from Hollywood meets a nation’s heartbeat under a closed roof. We break down Dodgers vs Blue Jays from every angle: the tactical edges, the noise under the dome, and the human details that tilt a World Series. Our panel calls the s...
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Season 5
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Episode 266
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55:21
Inside The 2025–26 NBA: Coaches, Contenders, And Chaos
If you love bold calls and smarter hoops talk, pull up a chair. We’re breaking down the 2025–26 NBA season with a roundtable that isn’t afraid to challenge the consensus: international stars versus U.S. headliners, why culture may beat hype thi...
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Season 5
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Episode 265
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1:04:46
What Happens When Laughter Meets Purpose and Education
The car is moving, the mics are live, and Big Energy fills the cabin. We welcome Steve from Cleveland’s southeast side—a former class clown turned campus champion—who proves that humor, heart, and hard work can live in the same room. We trade l...
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Season 5
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Episode 264
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1:02:26