Ryan McCormick

A Fireside Chat

Society EN ↓ 361 episodes

This is a podcast about life, love, pop culture, and everything in between. A conversation is a powerful thing, so let's have one around the fire.

Author

Ryan McCormick

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

The Murrysville Messiah 16.04.2022

I usually write words here to tell you about this week episode.  Just sit back and enjoy the ride. This was a fun story to record. I hope it brings a smile to your face. Happy Easter. Thanks for listening!

The Musical Mysteries Of Youth 10.04.2022

This week, I take a deep dive into the music that shaped me as a young man.  I give some insight as to why I'm not exactly sure why I related to some of the songs that I did and break down why I never got the appeal of the mosh pit. We close the show by breaking down lyrics from some of my favorite songs of that time period. Along the way, I have an awkward experience at the dentist and I reach ou...

Dead Batteries, Ted Lasso, and Other Disappointments 03.04.2022

Back from our brief hiatus and we got ALOT to talk about. First up, I'm discussing shows I'm currently watching including my thoughts on some show that you may have heard of...Ted Lasso. Then stories about making my mother fear the worst, I meet the car battery whisperer of AAA, and I get some constructive criticism from a loyal listener. And of course...I discuss something that flew under the rad...

Covid Of The Soul 13.03.2022

This week I get a radon detector installed, I get my booster shot and I discuss the feeling of  feeling like your soul has been infected with Covid. Along the way, I rant about sports, the postal service and much more as I struggle to find topics to entertain you. You can leave me an anonymous message about ANYTHING by clicking the link pinned at the top of the shows social media pages. COMPLETELY...

The Happiness Choice 05.03.2022

This week topics include: my lack of excitement  for the new Batman movie, my disgust with the new Boba Fett show, and my countdown of the top five celebrity deaths that had the most effect on me. I also touch on my very unimportant thoughts on social media patriotism and the ridiculousness of the concept of Lent. Along the way, a coworkers happiness and general attitude sends me into a rage spira...

Off Week 27.02.2022

This week, I sort through all things that are making me feel off. I struggle to find where exactly I fit in with my complicated family, my brain almost explodes trying to learn about new music, and I confess the most insane song lyric that I've been singing wrong my entire life. All this and much more.  You can leave me an anonymous message about anything at all by clicking on the link pinned to t...

Oats Mcgoats, Licensed Therapist 19.02.2022

This week, I'm breaking down the super bowl halftime show, debating how good Prince truly is and counting down my top 5 comedian deaths that affected me the most. Then, I tell you the story of the day I came home and found out that my apartment had been invaded by strangers and the ordeal that followed. You can leave me show topics, questions, comments, reviews or your darkest secrets by clicking...

Monster Hunter 06.02.2022

I did ALOT of editing on this one so it may be sloppier than usual.  This week in between rants about the cold weather and tv show recommendations a young man's words touch a nerve in my soul. We close out the show with a great question about normal people and what that means. You can leave me an anonymous message about anything you like. Totally confidential and won't be used on the show without...

What Meat Loaf Won't Do For Love 29.01.2022

This week, I debut a new segment where I call a a local pizzeria out on their lies, I talk through what constitutes my "dream job" and I answer the question that has plagued me for decades..."What won't Meat Loaf do for love?" You can leave me an anonymous message about ANYTHING by clicking the link pinned at the top of the shows social media pages. COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS AND I WILL NEVER USE IT ON...

Stories Better Left Untold 22.01.2022

A wild one this week. We start off with rants about the snow and the weather in this part of town. Then a story of me trying to communicate with a coworker and failing miserably.  Finally, we wrap up by remembering the late and great Louie Anderson and Meatloaf. I explain how Mealoaf was a very huge part of my adolescense and this leads me into a story about the time I thought I had AIDS as a chil...

Somebody That I Used To Know 16.01.2022

An extra long episode for your enjoyment as you navigate the upcoming winter apocalypse. This week, I start the show with some ramblings including an update on my ongoing war with my landlords, I make a total mess of my dinner, and have anxiety about my favorite team in the playoffs. Then we get into the meat of this week's episode with a very lengthy story about a co worker who seems very familia...

Fart Jar Enthusiasts 08.01.2022

This week, I'm discussing getting pissed on at a concert, continue my war on Christmas, and detail more less than desirable experiences on dating apps. I wrap up this week with a full breakdown of a news story that caught my attention and is really making me question my daily 9 to 5 grind. You can leave an anonymous message about ANYTHING by clicking on the link pinned at the top of the shows soci...

Chinese Buckwheat 02.01.2022

First show of the new year! Same sub par podcast! This week, stories of my Christmas with the family, cats having seizures, day drinking fails and much much more. You can leave an anonymous message or question about ANYTHING by clicking on the link pinned at the top of the shows social media pages. COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL. Happy new year! Thanks for listening!

Rose Colored Farts 24.12.2021

This episode was recorded on Christmas Eve 2021. As a gift to myself, I'm not writing a description of this episode. Just sit back, get an adult beverage and let me fill your earholes with holiday cheer.  Thanks for listening and happy F'ing holidays!

Day Drinking In Delmont 18.12.2021

Last episode before the holidays and I'm drinking my troubles away as I talk with you. I discuss my feelings about the holiday season and how I feel like an alien lost in Christmasland. I verbally try to navigate through the weight of anxiety that rests on my chest every year around this time and then I dive into the mailbag for questions and stories about resolutions, being a better person, my ne...

Holiday Burnout 12.12.2021

Title says it all. I'm burnt out on my hatred for this time of year and these damn holidays. After a lengthy rant about holidays and my family, I recount a story of going to a comedy show and a very aggressive usher. You can leave me an anonymous message about ANYTHING you want by clicking the link at the top of the shows social media pages. COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS AND CONFIDENTIAL. Thanks For Listen...

Golden Showers Bring May Flowers 04.12.2021

This week, I test the limits of my bladder, visit a local Christmas hot spot, prepare to make a really bad decision and much much more. Plus show staples like bad dating app stories, tv recommendations and tangents that go nowhere. You can leave me an anonymous message about ANYTHING your little heart desires by clicking on the link pinned at the top of the shows social media pages. COMPLETELY ANO...

Missionary Turkey 28.11.2021

It's the Thanksgiving episode this week and as expected I'm filled with nothing but holiday joy. On top of crapping all over Thanksgiving, I discuss the importance of words, give a spoiler free review of the new Ghostbusters movie, and share a listener story  about their encounter with a late night infomercial icon. I truly am grateful for all of you who listen to this shit show of a podcast. THAN...

Bonus Episode - Case and Point - Shaker Heights Spike 25.11.2021

This is a bonus episode of my appearance on Case and Point with Justin Case. If you like it please subscribe to Case and Point available everywhere you find podcasts.  This episode welcomes special guest Ryan McCormick. We discuss many areas of the Pro Wrestling world, current and past events.  AEW's roster and WWE's talent releases,  80s and 90s tag teams are just some of the areas covered in thi...

Mixed Signals and Tough Decisions 20.11.2021

We're back this week with an audio journal of the past 2 weeks. This week, I try to reconnect with my youth at a rock show, try to go on a "date", and try to provide a listener with solid advice on whether to move across the country for a job opportunity.  Many other tangents and side stories as well. You can submit a question, comment, request, or dark secret by clicking the link pinned at the to...

Brownie Roulette 07.11.2021

This week, I offend a "podcasting expert", play a dangerous game with magic brownies and promise to answer questions from the mailbag but instead continue to ramble about unrelated things. You can leave me a completely anonymous message about ANYTHING by clicking the link pinned at the top of the shows social media pages. COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS. Thanks for listening!

Scary Questions To Answer In The Dark 30.10.2021

Our run of semi Halloween themed episodes comes to its chilling conclusion this week. Stories and questions about sex with elderly people, spying on your crush, masturbating perverts, strange dreams, and much much more. Plus more stories of failing at dating apps and lack of self awareness on social media. Feel free to drop me your questions, confessions or ANYTHING you like by clicking on the lin...

Traffic Jam Terror 23.10.2021

The podcast spookiness rolls on... A dive into the mailbag brings us questions  about my  complicated relationship with candy corn, 90s goth vampires, impossible choices, scariest experiences and many other HAUNTED topics. You can leave me an anonymous message about ANYTHING by clicking the link pinned at the top of the shows social media pages.  Thanks for listening!

The Ten Year Rule 17.10.2021

Halloween Season rolls on! This week I'm answering more spooky listener questions about my preferred method of dying, surviving the zombie apocalypse and much more.  I also discuss what movies and television shows I've been watching lately including my ten year rule regarding certain shows my complicated relationship with Counting Crows and much more All this and many tangents and side stories.  S...

The Smell Of Cocaine 10.10.2021

The Halloween episodes roll on this month as we are still deep in the mailbag with some great questions. This week I'm talking things that I consider masterpieces, I'm reliving my most memorable Halloween memories include being humiliated in front of my crush and eating the contents of a glowstick.  Along the way I encounter an Sheetz employee with my kind of attitude and reminisce about simpler t...

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