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The Wayback with Ryan Sickler

The Wayback with Ryan Sickler
Childhood Memories
Comedy
Nostalgia
Baltimore
Family Dynamics
Wrestling
Ryan Sickler
Christmas
Stand-Up Comedy
Chicago
Family
Childhood Experiences
Teenage Life
Childhood
Family Traditions
Houston
High School
Ali Siddiq
Driving
Netflix

Ryan Sickler and his guests take a seat in “The Wayback” for a nostalgic, wild ride filled with laughter, fond memories, and a touch of wistful reflection. Buckle up.

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This week, comedian Hunter Hill hops in The Wayback and we head to 1980s/90s Los Angeles for ... more

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Kevin Ryan from Are You Garbage? hops in The Wayback, and we head to 1980s/90s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!

Kevin takes us back to his childhood ho... more

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Owen Smith
Comedian, author and creator of the Staying Together Club T-shirt brand
Staying Together Club
Episode: 147: Owen Smith: Fake Karate Trophies & ’80s Maryland | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #147
Hunter Hill
Comedian and host of the Deep Secrets podcast
Deep Secrets (podcast)
Episode: 146: Hunter Hill: Parents Met on Family Feud, Grandpa Was CIA | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #146
Kevin Ryan
Comedian, Are You Garbage? guest and performer
Are You Garbage?
Episode: 145: Kevin Ryan: Philly Rollerblade Fights & Supermarket Scams | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #145
H. Foley
Comedian, Are You Garbage
Are You Garbage
Episode: 144: H. Foley: Porcupines, Little League, & Game Shows | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #144
Jeff Tremaine
Creator of Jackass, guest on The Wayback
Jackass/MTV era
Episode: 143: Jeff Tremaine | Jackass Origins, Maryland & Spike Jonze | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #143
Jeremiah Watkins
Comedian and guest on The Wayback
Episode: 142: Jeremiah Watkins: Class Clown & Awkward Teen Years | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #142
Anthony Jeselnik
Comedian and guest on episode
Self
Episode: 141: Anthony Jeselnik | Mailbox Baseball & Pittsburgh Mischief | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #141
Jared Freid
Comedian and Netflix special creator
Freid on Netflix
Episode: 140: Jared Freid | Halloween & Family Chaos | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #140
Justin Martindale
Comedian invited onto the show
Episode: 139: Justin Martindale: Pool House Ragers & “That Summer” | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #139

Host

Ryan Sickler
Host of the show known for guiding nostalgic, candid interviews with comedians and storytellers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • So nostalgic

    Love hearing about everyone’s upbringing.. Fun pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HappyLongPipe
    United States13 days ago
  • STOP Scream laughing!!!

    Just take the microphone away from you and then you can scream laugh all you want! So ANNOYING especially to those with noise sensitivity. Have some decency ffs!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    THE_MG
    United States18 days ago
  • Love it

    Ryan’s laugh is infectious. What a great story, story telling and Pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frys AZ
    United States7 months ago
  • Sickler is the man

    Gets me through the day at wok everyday check out the Honey Dew too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickFlair97
    United States7 months ago
  • Great stories

    Great podcast with excellent guests and stories. Im really enjoying the episodes with your brothers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    missy2675
    Canada9 months ago

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The show blends humor with heartfelt moments, making childhood memories feel relatable.
Listeners praise the host's infectious energy and storytelling ability.
Ads and sponsorship reads are noted by some listeners but do not detract from the overall positive reception.
Guests consistently deliver funny, vivid nostalgia-filled stories.

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147: Owen Smith: Fake Karate Trophies & ’80s Maryland | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #147
Q: So I also mentioned your dad staying in the Bahamas, but you would go visit him in the summers.
Smith says his mother arranged summer visits with his father in the Bahamas beginning when he was about seven, usually for around two weeks. He also saw his grandmother and other relatives there.
147: Owen Smith: Fake Karate Trophies & ’80s Maryland | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #147
Q: So where do you start first, though? You say you're born there?
Smith says he was born in Nassau, Bahamas, and moved to the United States when he was nine months old. His father was from the Bahamas, while his mother was originally from Asbury Park, New Jersey.
141: Anthony Jeselnik | Mailbox Baseball & Pittsburgh Mischief | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #141
Q: How did Mailbox Baseball begin for you and your friends?
Jeselnik explains it started as a group activity among about 11 friends in their neighborhood, turning on a spontaneous impulse to knock over mailboxes and then deal with the consequences, which eventually led to police and magistrate involvement.
140: Jared Freid | Halloween & Family Chaos | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #140
Q: How did you balance humor and emotion when talking about your family in your Netflix special?
By leaning into personal truth and family dynamics, he found a more authentic voice that connected with audiences who relate to similar family experiences.
140: Jared Freid | Halloween & Family Chaos | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #140
Q: What motivated you to revisit your hometown for YouTube content and a new trailer?
He wanted to test new formats on YouTube and tell the story from his perspective, capturing the neighborhood and school to show how his past informs his current comedy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wayback

What is The Wayback about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The run centers on long-form, nostalgia-friendly storytelling where guests share vivid childhood memories, family dynamics, and formative life moments, all anchored by a personable host who guides the conversation with warmth and humor. Episodes typically mix funny recollections with harder truths about growth, culture, and resilience, often weaving pop culture touchpoints into personal narratives. A standout pattern is the way guests from stand-up and acting backgrounds turn everyday moments into relatable, cinematic stories, delivering both laughs and relatable life lessons. The format tends to be candid, humorous, and deeply human, making it well-suited for listeners who enjoy memoir-like conversations and retro-flavored reminiscences wi... more

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1. The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler
2. Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast
3. Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino
4. Your Mom's House with Christina P. and Tom Segura
5. You Be Trippin'

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Recent guests on The Wayback include:

1. Owen Smith
2. Hunter Hill
3. Kevin Ryan
4. H. Foley
5. Jeff Tremaine
6. Jeremiah Watkins
7. Anthony Jeselnik
8. Jared Freid

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