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
285 episodes
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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44:41
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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52:17
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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48:01
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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58:42
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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56:22
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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49:36
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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49:26
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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1:21:23
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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1:22:00
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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1:10:39
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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48:50
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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51:25
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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47:28
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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53:46
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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48:55
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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55:26
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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1:04:50
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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1:02:31
From Mat to Mentor: Jaleel Richardson on Wrestling, BW Pride, and Building a Life That Lasts
A single visit changed everything. Jaleel Richardson walked Baldwin Wallace with his family on a bright day, talked wrestling with Coach Gibbs, spotted a comic shop across the street, and realized the fit was bigger than a roster spot. That dec...
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Season 5
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Episode 263
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42:46
Cool Breeze and Autumn Leaves; Why the Fall Season is the Best
Our annual All Things Fall episode kicks off with our panel of guests representing greater Northeast Ohio while Mike represents Central Ohio in Columbus. This panel of contributors breaks down their opinions of last falls exceptionally warm wea...
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Season 5
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Episode 262
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49:05
Finding Your Path: From Journalism to Education with Steve Scheidt
Ever wonder how your earliest experiences shape your entire worldview? Steve Scheidt knows firsthand. After spending his first five years in Nairobi, Kenya, his return to the United States came with a startling question at the Chicago Zoo: "Why...
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Season 5
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Episode 261
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1:02:11
Behind the Scenes: Leadership in College Athletics with TJ Shelton
Ever wondered who orchestrates the complex symphony of college athletics? In this riveting conversation with TJ Shelton, Director of Athletics and Chair of the Physical Education Department at Case Western Reserve University, we pull back the c...
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Season 5
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Episode 260
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46:29
NFL 2025 Season: Coaches on the Hot Seat and Dark Horse Contenders
Football season is upon us, and the Ride Home Rants podcast has assembled a passionate panel of fans to break down everything you need to know heading into kickoff. This lively roundtable discussion dives deep into the most compelling storyline...
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Season 5
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Episode 259
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1:05:01
High Stakes & Hilarity: Casino Tales from the Pros
Three seasoned gamblers pull back the velvet rope on what really happens at casinos across America. From the glittering floors of Las Vegas to regional venues like Erie's Presque Isle and Mountaineer in West Virginia, our guests share unfiltere...
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Season 5
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Episode 258
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54:38
From Tic-Tac-Toe to Cards Against Humanity: Exploring the Games That Bring Us Together
Games reveal who we truly are. In this lively, sometimes heated conversation with guests Matt Landowski and Tony Bogan, we explore the classic pastimes that define our social gatherings and family reunions.The humble board game sparks s...
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Season 5
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Episode 257
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33:21