This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan talks with comedian and podcaster, Joey Bergren. Joey came on the show to chat about the struggles that come with running a comedy show, nostalgia, Kevin Smith movies and vinyl records. If you'd like

Stephen Perlstein Returns!

Feb 8th, 2017 1h 6m

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan chats with comedian, writer and podcaster, Stephen Perlstein. Stephen came on to chat about wedding planning, over-thinking, dealing with burnout and motivation by way of fear. If you want to hear mo

Beth Appel

Jan 12th, 2017 56m 45s

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan chats with the Artistic Director of UCB Los Angeles, Beth Appel. Beth came on to talk about how comedy has shaped her life, what it's like to run a theater and the importance of unwinding (as much as

2016 Year End Review

Dec 22nd, 2016 17m 55s

Ryan breaks down the good, the great and the terrible in the final Cheers, Stomps & Whistles of 2016.

David Kerns

Dec 7th, 2016 1h 4m

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan welcomes improvisor/writer David Kerns. David came on to chat about his pursuit of comedy, the therapy found in creativity and being overwhelmed by existential questions. David and Ryan also talk abo

John Roiniotis #3

Nov 30th, 2016 1h 14m

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan chats with John Roiniotis! This is John’s third appearance on the show - he’s a writer/comedian from Los Angeles and came on to chat about weight loss, falling into creative ruts and whether or not A

Heather Anne Campbell

Nov 23rd, 2016 1h 27m

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan welcomes Heather Anne Campbell (The Eric Andre Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway, Saturday Night Live) to the show. Heather is a writer and a tremendous improvisor/sketch performer based in Los Angeles

Let's Talk About the 2016 Presidential Election

Nov 16th, 2016 44m 3s

Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States - this is something we need to talk about. In this episode of Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan chats with comedian Patrick McDonald about the implications of this surprising outcome.

Mary Sasson

Nov 9th, 2016 1h 20m

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan welcomes actor/improvisor Mary Sasson. Mary and Ryan chat about comedy, allowing yourself to take breaks and the importance of living a balanced life. They also talk about dealing with stress, eterna

Nicole Villela

Nov 2nd, 2016 56m 43s

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan welcomes Nicole Villela. Nicole and Ryan chat about pest control, guilty pleasure television and what Guy Fieri would look like with combed hair and slacks - can you imagine? They also talk about nos

Shane Lennon

Oct 26th, 2016 55m 46s

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan chats with improvisor Shane Lennon. Shane and Ryan talk about sports, school spirit and going through awkward phases as a kid. They also chat about comedy, the fear of being figured out and what brin

Gilli Nissim

Oct 19th, 2016 1h 8m

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan chats with actor/improvisor Gilli Nissim. Gilli and Ryan chat about the desire to stay busy and fill time, traveling at a young age and falling in love with comedy in college.

Matt Cordova

Oct 5th, 2016 54m 33s

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan chats with the very kind and hilarious Matt Cordova. Matt is an improvisor / actor based in Los Angeles and came on to talk about the early days of the indie improv scene, the importance of running a

Alexa Loftus

Sep 21st, 2016 46m 37s

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan chats with improvisor/standup Alexa Loftus. Alexa and Ryan talk about the importance of sleep (Ryan gets none, Alexa gets enough), growing up in a small Illinois town, moving to Chicago and the fear

Joel Spence

Sep 7th, 2016 1h 22m

This week, Ryan welcomes actor/improvisor Joel Spence onto Cheers, Stomps & Whistles to chat about comedy, the similarities and differences between UCB and Groundlings and how damn fast time flies (or doesn't). They also discuss family dynamics

Dan Hernandez

Aug 31st, 2016 1h 6m

This week Ryan sits down and chats with writer Dan Hernandez about absorbing information from talented people you surround yourself with, suppressing the "inner critic" and the importance of having someone who you can bounce creative ideas off

Lauren Shippen

Aug 24th, 2016 57m 52s

This week, Ryan welcomes actor/writer Lauren Shippen (The Bright Sessions) onto Cheers, Stomps & Whistles to chat about her fantastic podcast, staying productive while also maintaining the ability to take breaks and stepping away from what you

Paul Morgan

Aug 18th, 2016 1h 6m

Welcome to Cheers, Stomps & Whistles! This week, Ryan welcomes filmmaker Paul Morgan onto the podcast. Paul and Ryan chat about the desire to be creative, finding your voice and Paul's love for a band called Diarrhea Planet - a group that Ryan

Mano Agapion

Aug 12th, 2016 1h 14m

Comedian, improvisor and all-around good guy Mano Agapion stops by Cheers, Stomps & Whistles. Mano and Ryan chat about the marriage of food and relationships and the fact that laziness with the person you love can be a blessing and a curse. The

Charlie Mihelich

Aug 3rd, 2016 1h 39m

Charlie Mihelich stops by Cheers, Stomps & Whistles to chat with Ryan about the stress that comes along with running a weekly comedy show, the need to stay busy all the time and the importance of being present on stage and in life. We also talk

Dan Prevette

Jul 29th, 2016 1h 15m

This week Ryan welcomes Dan Prevette to Cheers, Stomps & Whistles. Dan is a very funny comedian / podcaster based in Los Angeles and really opened up in this episode. Ryan and Dan chat about his upbringing over seas, being young and realizing y

Briggon Snow

Jul 20th, 2016 56m 48s

This week the very wonderful and talented Briggon Snow stops by Cheers, Stomps & Whistles. Briggon is an actor based in Los Angeles and came on to chat about podcasting, how to get yourself going in the morning, the importance of relaxation and

Michael Glazer Returns!

Jul 13th, 2016 1h 25m

Michael Glazer comes back to Cheers, Stomps & Whistles to chat about giving yourself a break, the fact that time stands still when everyone around you is hustling and how social media and virtual reality is taking over the world. We also dive i

Rian Kountz

Jul 6th, 2016 1h 18m

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, Ryan welcomes Rian Kountz. Ryan and Rian chat about the importance of food in relationships, the meaning of home, comedy, creativity, theater management and spending time with the people you love most. Ri

Greg Smith

Jun 29th, 2016 1h 3m

This week on Cheers, Stomps & Whistles, the very talented Greg Smith stops by to chat about growing up in Michigan, being raised in a creative household, falling in love with music and finding ways to merge it with comedy. We also talk about th