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Late Night Playset

J Ryan
Nicole Ryan
Grief
Car Culture
Los Angeles
Porsche
California Wildfires
Grief and Loss
The Goonies
Automotive Racing
Astoria, Oregon
Nostalgia
Late Night Playset
Comedy
Newcomb's Ranch
Podcasting
Richard Donner
Autokennel
Car Modifications
Goonies
Back To the Future

with J Ryan & Nicole Ryan The husband & wife talkshow focusing on Cars, Comedy and the intriguing facets of Life. LIVE @ 5P every Tuesday and Thursday from Los Angeles šŸŽ™ā¤ļøāœØ

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Tonight we are joined by our old friend Jaime Lipsky Garcia.How did these two meet? What was it like to produce the Mythbusters TV series or deal with the infamous cannonball incident? Where did she meet her husband? How overcoming tragedy led to a h... more

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We found the original Time Machine with director Simon Wells…We brought the great grandson of HG Wells to the Warner Bros archives to see this timeless set piece for the first time in 25 years.Actor Phil Morris joins to chat Star Ttrek, ā€œJackie Chile... more

Tonight, we are joined by Cannonballer, General Lee builder and former news anchor CHACE AMBROSE.Why did he build a modern General Lee out of a Dodge Challenger? Wait until you hear the story of how he got this car.How is the car received? How big a ... more

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(LIVE feed froze... this upload contains Episode #615 in it's entirety)Tonight, fire up the DeLorean, we’re going back in time… ā€œIf you’re going to build a Time Machine into a car… why not do it with some style?ā€ J’s old friend Arthur Lea drops by to... more

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Recent Guests

Jaime Lipsky Garcia
Former Mythbusters producer and long-time collaborator with the hosts
Win Place Home
Episode: Producing Mythbusters with Jaime Lipsky Garcia - LNP618
Simon Wells
Time Machine collaborator and director/prop creator
HG Wells legacy project, The Time Machine
Episode: Simon Wells & Phil Morris - LNP617
Chase Ambrose
Car builder, former news anchor, VINWiki contributor
VINWiki
Episode: Building a modern General Lee, Cannonball Run with CHACE AMBROSE - LNP616
Arthur Lea
Builder of time machines and restoration contributor
DeLorean Time Machine restoration community
Episode: Building the DeLorean Time Machine with Arthur Lea (Full Episode) - LNP615
Richard Bates
Owner of the Short Circuit House
Short Circuit House
Episode: Short Circuit 40th Anniversary celebration Astoria, Oregon - LNP614
Florida Steve
Guest, co-hosting from Florida
Episode: Backlot Tour: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS • Back to the Future • The Burbs (2000) - LNP611
Joe Huth
Founder, Knight Rider Historians
Knight Rider Historians
Episode: Knight Rider Historians - One on one with Joe Huth - LNP613
JP Connelly
Production designer known for Goonies house restoration
Freelance/Studio Connelly
Episode: Restoring the Goonies house with Emmy-winning designer JP Connelly - LNP612 šŸ™ā¤ļøā˜ ļø
Paul Kennel
Owner, AutoKennel; involved in AutoKennel/Kennel family projects
AutoKennel
Episode: 8th Anniversary • AutoKennel health update & new podcast • Florida Steve • LNP610

Hosts

J Ryan
Host of the show; long‑time car/tech enthusiast and storyteller; part of the core duo.
Nicole Ryan
Co‑host and partner in hosting; often drives community engagement and guest coordination.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Fantastic show with authentic, wonderful people

    The show is always a delight. I am autistic with cancer and when I’m able to listen, no matter how bad a mood I’m in, I always end up smiling and laughing. J brightens up my day with his humor and incredibly fantastic attitude towards life. I’ve never met the Ryans, but have followed them on Instagram for a couple of years. J’s attitude about going through troubles in life that he shares on this show truly help me and give me a better outlook on life. I can’t say enough good things about the Rya... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark928s
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic community, fantastic show.

    It’s refreshing to see people letting down their guard and being so authentic. J and Nicole are shining examples of how we can deal with adversity if we choose to, and there’s a lot of laughter along the way. I highly recommend folks subscribe to the show and share it, as it is a light in the darkness

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shazamike
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners praise the authentic, down‑to‑earth vibe and humor that help balance nostalgia with meaningful conversations.
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#27
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#200
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Building a modern General Lee, Cannonball Run with CHACE AMBROSE - LNP616
Q: How did you come to own the General Lee, Chase?
Chase explains that a long-held dream to build a modern General Lee became possible when his grandfather, who had set aside funds in his will, posthumously provided the money to buy the car, which he then used to honor his grandfather in Cannonball Run events.
Short Circuit 40th Anniversary celebration Astoria, Oregon - LNP614
Q: What is the motivation behind turning the Short Circuit House into a hub for film history in Astoria?
The motivation is to celebrate iconic films, preserve behind-the-scenes artifacts, and create educational experiences that connect fans with the people who made the movies, while bolstering local culture and tourism through events and collaborations.
Knight Rider Historians - One on one with Joe Huth - LNP613
Q: How did you get into Knight Rider history and start Knight Rider Historians?
Joe explains his early fascination with the show, the online communities of the 90s, and how collaboration with AJ Palmgren evolved into a formal historians group.
Restoring the Goonies house with Emmy-winning designer JP Connelly - LNP612 šŸ™ā¤ļøā˜ ļø
Q: What was your favorite part to recreate or favorite piece from the Goonies house restoration?
JP explains there were many favorites but emphasizes the unseen areas and lore expansion as the biggest reward, detailing how those spaces were crafted to extend the film's world beyond what was on camera.
What comes next? The Limbo Show - Late Night Playset 584
Q: What will the memorial for Nicole be like?
There will definitely be a memorial for Nicole, most likely in late May, and its specifics are still being worked out.

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A car- and culture‑focused talk show hosted by a husband-and-wife duo who blend nostalgia, humor, and live audience energy. Episodes frequently orbit classic car culture, restoration projects, and behind-the-scenes storytelling, often featuring guests who are builders, historians, designers, or prominent enthusiasts. The show stands out for its intimate, community‑driven vibe, candid conversations about grief and resilience, and a penchant for mixing technical car detail with personal storytelling in a lively, informal format.

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Recent guests on Late Night Playset include:

1. Jaime Lipsky Garcia
2. Simon Wells
3. Chase Ambrose
4. Arthur Lea
5. Richard Bates
6. Florida Steve
7. Joe Huth
8. JP Connelly

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