Ryan Sickler

Ryan Sickler is a stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and podcaster with a multifaceted career in the entertainment industry. Sickler began his career as a writer and producer at ABC Family, later working with Fine Living, E! Entertainment News, OWN, and Fox Television. He served as supervising producer on season two of Kevin Hart's award-winning "Donald Mac" series and as co-executive producer of the E! series "The Funny Dance Show." His behind-the-scenes work includes writing and producing for Oprah and Disney.

As a stand-up comedian, Sickler draws from personal experiences, including a turbulent upbringing and living with Factor V Leiden, a rare blood-clotting disease. His comedy often addresses challenging life moments, forming the foundation of his work. Sickler's album "Get a Hold of Yourself" reached the number one spot on the Billboard and iTunes comedy charts. He directed and self-produced the stand-up special "Lefty's Son" and the release "Live & Alive," which has received more than 1 million views on YouTube.

Sickler has established a strong presence in podcasting with shows such as "The HoneyDew," "The HoneyDew with Y'all," and "The CrabFeast." He co-hosted "The CrabFeast" with Jay Larson for more than nine years, producing over 330 episodes. "The HoneyDew" is a storytelling podcast that highlights and finds humor in life's low points. Sickler also launched "The Wayback," a podcast that quickly reached the top of the comedy interview charts in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. On "The Wayback," Sickler and his guests revisit memories with humor and reflection.

In addition to his own platforms, Sickler has appeared on podcasts and shows including "The Joe Rogan Experience," Comedy Central's "This Is Not Happening," Viceland's "Party Legends," and the comedy showcase "Live at Gotham." He is also known for his role in the TV series "Bad Thoughts." Sickler's career bridges stand-up comedy, podcasting, producing, and writing, establishing him as a versatile voice in comedy and entertainment.