The Stoned Genius

This week's guest is Laura Van Tyne , author of Battle with the Dark Side: My Journey from Teacher to Exorcist . Laura sent me a signed copy of her book before my stroke. Unfortunately, my health forced us to postpone our conversation for a long time, so finally sitting down with her made this interview especially meaningful. We talk about: 👻 Her remarkable journey from teacher to exorcist 📖...

Sometimes the title comes first. Sometimes the episode comes first. And sometimes... neither one shows up. Welcome to Episode #433, appropriately titled "[Placeholder]" , because even after recording it, Ro wasn't entirely sure what to call it—or even what the first third of the episode was about. Somewhere along the way, however, inspiration strikes as Ro develops the concept for Ba...

What happens when a WNBA player starts reminding you a little too much of... yourself? In Episode #432, Ro wonders if Indiana Fever enforcer Sophie Cunningham could somehow be his long-lost daughter. Not because of genealogy—but because of attitude, competitiveness, and a willingness to stir things up on the court. The similarities are... unsettling. Then the conversation takes another unexpected...

Sometimes life changes your perspective. Sometimes age changes your perspective. And sometimes you simply realize you were wrong. In Episode #431, Ro takes a deep dive into a few opinions he's held for years and explains why he's reconsidered some things when it comes to threesomes, orgies, and the realities versus the fantasies. Along the way, he somehow ends up discussing actress Natasha...

Host of the Jeff Macolino Podcast, Jeff Macolino joins TSG on the podcast today.

Have you ever been mistaken for someone else? In Episode 429 of The Stone Genius Podcast , Ro dives into one of the most unusual and entertaining recurring themes of his life: being confused for other people. Over the years, strangers have assumed he's a former college athlete, a retired professional player, or even an Olympic competitor. Standing 6'5" with an athletic build tends to...

Have you ever done something for the last time without realizing it? In this reflective and deeply personal episode, I explore 45 moments from my life by asking a simple question: When was the last time I...? From childhood memories and major life milestones to the life-changing impact of my stroke, each question becomes a journey through the moments that shaped who I am today. Some answers are fu...

On this episode of The Stoned Genius Podcast , Ro is joined by New York City-based comedian Shawn Wickens , author of Time Travel Blueprints (available on Amazon) and host of the worldwide Secret Time Travel Meetings . What starts as a simple conversation about Double Stuf Oreos quickly spirals into a discussion that only these two could have. Along the way, they tackle important questions such as...

Despite the title, I never actually get around to talking about my dreams. Instead, I take a winding detour through friendships, tall people, CVS Specialty Pharmacy, and the strange world of Celebrity Jeopardy. Along the way, I develop brand-new conspiracy theories involving COVID vaccines and library cards, question why dogs insist on drinking water outside when there's perfectly good water i...

Episode 425 — New Beginnings After 424 episodes, countless late-night conversations, and one life-changing stroke, Ro returns behind the microphone with a brand-new direction for The Stoned Genius Podcast. In this deeply personal late-night radio-style episode, Ro reflects on: Rebuilding the show after the stroke Why “The Tennis Gals and Me” became one of the most beloved episodes ever The differe...

OMG! This was a difficult show to get out for many different reasons. Hear some of this, where TSG has been, and how the topic keeps moving on me.

I discuss many things, including my health, a puppy, and Michael!

Are they myths… misidentifications… or something far more real? Tonight on The Stoned Genius Podcast, we step into the shadows and explore some of the most legendary cryptids ever reported. From the towering mystery of Bigfoot… to the depths of the Loch Ness Monster… to the blood-chilling encounters with the Chupacabra… these are the creatures people swear they’ve seen — and in some cases, survive...

UFOs or UAPs are discussed. TSG talks about his desire to be abducted by sexy aliens. Things go south from there with TSG discussing his current "State of Beliefs" regarding UAP's.

TSG tries a scripted version of the show. Comment if you liked the scripted version. Segment 2 covers Stoned aspects of the show, while Segment 3 focuses on being really smart.

Not because of scheduling. Not because of technical issues. Not because the Dobermans unionized. But because I bumped my head — hard enough that Bobbi was genuinely concerned. What started as a normal day turned into ice packs, monitoring, and the classic question: “Are you okay?” Depending on who you ask… still debatable. Bobbi kept a close eye on me (the dogs were less medically helpful than adv...

Episode 418 gives you the kind of ramblings you're used to. Bruno Mars, drag shows, and 5 Guys meat in my mouth.

A Doberman Pinscher named Penny won the 150th Westminster Dog Show!!! The Olympics are starting, and TSG has the time to watch a lot of winter sports.

TSG discusses movies he has watched lately, including at least one Michael Madsen classic that Ro HAS seen before. (So says Bobbi)

This episode has many thoughts that are not coherent. Enjoy!

TSG discusses stories from his school daze in anticipation of their upcoming 40th High School Reunion.

In this episode of *Ghosts, Aliens, and Such*, Ro tackles the titular subjects with his trademark conversational style and frequent tangents. He questions why ghosts can't simply talk instead of using charades and details an elaborate, imagined action sequence where he, along with his friends James and Ben, fights off malevolent, probing aliens in zero-gravity—with Ro serving as the indispensa...

So many things are discussed. I need to leave someone on hold while I research something for them.

This show had to drop before the next one...listen and find out why.

This is long, but not in that way. A lot is covered, from quotes from the movie Robocop, why I no longer feel comfortable going to Thailand, and how I was friend-zoned by David Lee Roth.