Whiskey and Ry

In this episode of Whiskey and Ry, host Ryan engages in a deep conversation with philosopher and author Peter Rollins about masculinity. They explore Peter's personal experiences growing up in Belfast, the impact of his childhood on his understanding of masculinity, and the societal pressures surrounding male identity. The discussion delves into themes of death, mental health, and the complexities...

Grab your tissues because this one is another lovefest! In this extra special episode, I get to interview one of the men who helped shape my view of healthy masculinity, my cousin, Jeremy Sampson.  Jeremy spent 18 years working in Television and made the difficult, but necessary, choice to change careers and be more available for his kids. Hear all about this and more in one of my all-time favorit...

5 years ago, I was driving for Uber having conversations with perfect strangers about the journey into manhood. In this episode, I got to re-live that indescribable experience and I am so happy I get to bring you all along with me!  Joining me for this episode is the amazingly talented, Matt Munn. We talk about Matt's journey into manhood as well as his solo music project, Unity Jar. We even discu...

Have you ever wondered what two men who love and admire one another sound like when they have a conversation? If you have, then this is the conversation you have been waiting for!  Javier is a world-class educator and a top-notch human. We talked about his work with an organization he started called the Human Values Collective. We hear the in-depth insights into their work and also why Javier has...

Apple Music, Apple Records, Apple...Sauce? David and I discuss two of the three in this episode. I'll let you pick which ones they are! David is such an incredible musician and I am so thankful he came on the show to promote his new single, "Shelby." And believe it or not, he isn't the last musician of the season! I am so grateful to connect with so many amazing guests and David is one of a kind!...

In this special bonus episode, I introduce you to my coaching business, HeroDad Coaching!----more---- Support the Show; Patreon Whiskey & Ry Instagram Coaching Website - HeroDad Coaching

What a treat it was to interview the amazingly talented, Aaron Kellim. I am fortunate enough to call Aaron my friend and throughout this episode, I found myself mesmerized by his humility and kindness. We chat all about his new music and share a great conversation between two good friends.  I hope you enjoyed our chat. Make sure to check out Aaron's work and stream his music on all major streaming...

You might be wondering why there was such a long break between this season and the last. Good news, I get into all of that in this episode and also share more about what you can expect from the show this season.  Thanks so much for listening!----more---- Support the Show; Patreon Whiskey & Ry Instagram Coaching Website - HeroDad Coaching

We are back! After an unplanned (unexpected) break, we are back with all new episodes! In our first episode, we get the special privilege of hearing from someone I have known my whole life. Someone who knows me better than most people I know. It's my sister, Christy! About 4 years ago, she and her husband, Alex, and their two girls had their lives changed most magically. It all started when my sis...

We are back with Episode 2 of the new season of W&R. We are so happy to welcome on to the show, Alex Acevedo! Alex is my brother-in-law, and the husband to my sister, Christy, who we heard from in the last episode. In this captivating episode, Alex shares his perspective, as we joked about on the show, about him being the "low man" on the totem pole. But his endless love and support for Christ...

We heard from Christy in Episode 1. Then we heard from Alex in Episode 2. Now we get them both for Episode 3! AND! This is a Whiskey & Ry first as we have never had two guests before. This conversation was such a DELIGHT! I finally got to ask them how they told my nieces about this process and the girls even came on the show to say a quick, "Hi!" This was such a fun experience for me, I feel l...

In this episode, I interview Matthew Raabsmith, a pastor and a life coach who works with men and addiction. Matthew shares his personal story with sexual addiction and how he has learned to overcome the shame he carried so long because of it. We also talk about the benefits of community and how it is important to bring close friends and family alongside you while you are on the road to recovery. T...

Sorry for the extended wait! Life happens, but we are back on track. I hope you have been enjoying our "(What is) Love?" series on the Patreon page. The last installment comes out tomorrow!  In the ep, I talk about a great new book by Justin Baldoni called Man Enough; Undefining my Masculinity. While I haven't read the book yet, I am so stoked for Justin to have put this out into the world. More m...

Grab a seat (and maybe a few tissues) and join me and my good friend, Nick Warnes, as we hear about his family's journey with fertility and deciding to enter into In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Nick shares with us how he and his wife, Whitney, came to the decision together, and what it was like to endure the highs and lows of getting good news followed by the heartbreak of getting the worst news an...

Buckle up you fuckin' wankers we are in for a wild fucking ride talking all things "swears" with Barry Taylor! I first met Barry as a young kid in Seminary, bright-eyed and full of hope. Barry opened my eyes wider and gave me more hope than I could have ever expected one person to give me in a lifetime and I am forever grateful to him for it. Barry and I talk about swearing as a universal expressi...

Happy Valentine's Day, lovers! My gift to you is an incredible convo about "love" with Maria French! Maria is the co-founder of H&Co. who recently got married and moved to the middle of England. Talk about LOVE! We hear from Maria about her experience dating after a divorce, taking a risk on loving again, and how love is a shared experience we all are meant to enjoy. What fun it was to have Maria...

Cue the music! Grab the Aqua Net and let's JAM! "Ooooo Heaven is a place on Earth!!!" Big time "THANK YOU" to Kevin Garcia for coming by to have an amazing chat about "heaven." So much was shared about our past and individual upbringings in Church. And I also learned what a "hell house" is and...wow...just wow. SO HAPPY you survived that shit, Kevin! We are all better humans because of it. Make su...

Back again is my good friend Michael Kinsman! Michael joins us to talk about his new organization, Uncommon Voices Collective, and their mission to bring together compelling stories from folks in Los Angeles, and beyond!  Check-in with them in the show notes below and if you have yet to subscribe to our show, make sure you do! ----more---- The Show Notes: Uncommon Voices Collective; Link Michael K...

In this special episode, Ryan talks about one of the things he is most proud of creating in 2020, a song for his son, Reece! Get an inside look at “Ten Tiny Toes” and hear the song before it is fully recorded in the studio.  "This song was written about the night our son was born and it is very, very special to me. I think any parent can appreciate the details and how vivid the memory of this spec...

You all are so patient with me, just like Mike! I have been waiting to release this episode in the right contect and decided to say “F*uck it!” and give it to you now. Enjoy this interview with one of my biggest influences and someone I greatly look up to as a figure of a “healthy” guy. Pick up his new book NOW and if ya like, sign up for our mailing list via the Proxemia link below! ----more----...

Welcome to the show The Deep West! We have been enjoying their tune for a few seasons and now we get to sit down with the guys behind the magic, Adam, and Joey! Give their new song and our intro tune, "Giving Up" a listen TODAY!----more---- Show Notes: The Deep West; "Giving Up" Song Music Video The Regulars: Patron: Link Whiskey & Ry: Instagram Twitter Ryan Charles Brown: Instagram Twitter The De...

Yes, we are back and yes we are sorry for leaving so quickly! I hope you enjoy our first episode of season 3 and hear a little bit about what has been going on since March and the beginning of COVID "stay at home" guidelines. (How is THAT for being f'in PC haha.) I am working on expectations, setting them, sticking to them, etc. It isn't easy but I am working it out and I hope you can relate to my...

*Note* This episode was pre-recorded. For this reason, we do not discuss George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, or the many rallies for equality that occurred across the nation. We FULLY support BLACK LIVES and are learning ways we can be more effective in the pursuit of justice. - Ryan and the Whiskey & Ry team.----more---- Michael Kinsman brings his knowledge and wits to the show this week! Michael, amon...

*Note* This episode was pre-recorded. For this reason, we do not discuss George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, or the many rallies for equality that occurred across the nation. We FULLY support BLACK LIVES and are learning ways we can be more effective in the pursuit of justice. - Ryan and the Whiskey & Ry team. Join me in welcoming Ruth Schmidt! Ruth is an incredible Pastor and Director for Fuller's Breh...

Following the last episode where we discussed patience, we now pick up the discussion with how men are likely to default expressing their feelings based on things that happened to them during their childhood. If men are introduced to their own sexuality before they know what to do with it, as I was, the chances of them having issues with their sexual expression as adults could be substantial. But...