Where Have You Been All My Life ?

Episode #168

This is the final podcast episode of 'Where Have You Been All My Life?' Ryan & Shannon talk about Galveston Island, the hurricanes, and living in disaster-prone areas. They talk about dangerous things they did as kids. To follow Ryan further you can find him at his restaurant Mix Tape in Taylor, Texas. Shannon can be found at Black Sparrow Music Parlor, also in Taylor, Texas.

6/14/2023 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 16 seconds

Episode #167

Ryan and Shannon pontificate on humanity, the war on queer rights, cults, pyramid schemes, local news, and the entertainment industry.

6/7/2023 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 21 seconds

Episode #166

Ryan explains the national debt (sort of) and how it relates to his life. Shannon tells about her trip back home on the gulf coast and bit about her family history. They talk about queer rights and ponder the reasoning of those who oppose it and they call Joe Rogan out for trying Mad Honey live on the air 5 months after they did.

5/31/2023 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 21 seconds

Episode #162

It's the week of Ryan's wedding. So they talk about marriage, property taxes, and an ideal town to live in. Dear Shabby answers listeners questions about love and relationships.

5/1/2023 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 52 seconds

Episode #160

If anyone listened to this show, it would probably get canceled for this episode. Ryan is fired up because he got harassed on social media. The two touch on religion, false claims of sexual harassment, race, and power plays. They talk about the cultures they wish they belonged to and Dear Shabby answers a question about splitting shared assets in a divorce.

4/24/2023 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 16 seconds

Episode #159

In this episode Ryan and Shannon talk about cars, cats and red necks. They talk about the Paramount Theatre and Shannon tells a story about Buena Vista Social Club. They pull some names from the People Hat and answer a few Dear Shabby questions.

4/16/2023 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 47 seconds

Episode #158

Ryan tells about a catering event he served at this week. Shannon tells about how her encouragement to 'tell the truth' has led to some crazy confessions. They talk about writing, broken bones, and being gay. Also, it's Shannon's birthday and the KBSR team surprises her with a party (yay) which she is not so enthusiastic about. They end the show with a round of People Hat.

4/6/2023 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 18 seconds

Episode #156

This is a good one. Ryan is opening a new business while Shannon shuts one down. They talk about it. And they talk about the direction of the show (this show) on its 3 year anniversary. They end the show with a couple of Dear Shabby questions.

3/22/2023 • 1 hour, 55 minutes, 46 seconds

Episode #155

Ryan is on a family vacation and calls in to Shannon who is in the studio and left to spin records all alone. They talk about words and phrases and modern slang, con-artists and St. Patricks Day.

3/19/2023 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 15 seconds

Episode #154

Ryan & Shannon talk about the pressures of opening a small business in a small town. Ryan tells us about the dream he had last night and Dear Shabby addresses 'not showing all your cards' too early in a new relationship.

3/8/2023 • 2 hours, 4 minutes, 59 seconds

Episode #153

Ryan and Shannon talk about Authentic Mexican Food, catering, and cats. Dear Shabby gets her fare shake at attraction, delusions, gaslighting, and social class differences.

2/28/2023 • 1 hour, 56 minutes, 21 seconds

Episode #152

Shannon asks Ryan a lot of questions about the 80's to test his memory and prove an age gap exists between the two of them. They define and discuss the modern concept of 'gaslighting' and talk about friendship and the possibility of an apocalypse. Listeners send in questions to Dear Shabby about love and relationships; Ryan and Shannon do their best to answer them.

2/22/2023 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 29 seconds

Episode #151

It's Valentine's Day. Ryan and Shannon talk about love, marriage, DNA banks, divorce, hate mail and happiness. They also talk about how Shannon will be officiating Ryan's wedding in April.

2/15/2023 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 23 seconds

Episode #150

On Episode #150 WHYBAML finally gets a new theme song. The two talk about electroshock therapy, beauty tips, jury duty, and they play a game centered around manhood. Dear Shabby gets some interesting questions about love and romance.

2/8/2023 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 9 seconds

Episode #149

Ryan and Shannon talk about money, marketing and mindless consumerism. They talk about friendship and wrongful expectations. Dear Shabby explores more questions around breakups and divorce.

2/1/2023 • 1 hour, 54 minutes, 32 seconds

Episode #148

Ryan and Shannon talk about how to identify your 'ride or die' friends. They talk about which towns (in the u.s.) witches most often choose to reside in. And they come up with a good solution to pet abuse. During the Dear Shabby segment, they discuss divorce and the seperation of joint property.

1/30/2023 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 26 seconds

Episode #147

This one's a doozy. Ryan and Shannon talk about town permits and steeling back from corporate companies. Dear Shabby addresses incompatibility. The two talk about music, real music, and they play a game that flashes back to the odd elements of the quarantine.

1/22/2023 • 1 hour, 51 minutes, 10 seconds

Episode #146

Ryan and Shannon show up to the studio with attitude. Audio engineer, musician and friend, Jeremey Parker pops in for a visit. They talk about industry magic, recession and candy. Shannon asks a young woman (through the studio window) if she can have her shirt and the two answer Dear Shabby.

1/17/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 54 seconds

Episode #145

"What is wrong with people?" That is the question this episode begins with in the most reflective season of the year. Ryan puts Shannon through another round of 'Deep Cuts' and this time, the cuts are much deeper and more enjoyable.

1/16/2023 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 29 seconds

Episode #144

Shannon and Ryan talk about Christmas miracles, New Years resolutions, fecal transplants, and the two read each other Terot (not knowing how).

12/28/2022 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 16 seconds

Episode #143

Shannon is back. She and Ryan talk about personal massagers, Shannon's visit with specialist Brian Burzynski, muscular and skeletal alignment. Ryan gets voted 'Best Musician' in a local newspaper contest without trying(?). Shannon talked about Body Farms and shares interesting facts about dead bodies. As always, they hit on relationships and DJ Abro stops by with a treat that alters the show.

12/22/2022 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 53 seconds

Episode #142

Chef Rob Snow joins Ryan Dale in the studio as co-host in this episode. The two talk about food, marriage, politics and they disclose information about Shannon's (very private) mail. They answer Dear Shabby questions from listeners about love and relationships.

12/21/2022 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 50 seconds

Episode #141

Shannon allows Ryan to lead with grace as they talk about killers, parades, Christmas gifts, and edibles gone-wronge. The two answer Dear Shabby questions about prenuptials, pet names, abandonment issues, and old flames.

12/15/2022 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 54 seconds

Episode #140

Shannon brings an IQ test into the studio. Ryan talks about hot sauce and tells the story of Valentina sending product to the station. Shannon tells the history of the confession booth and the two ask each other a few strange questions. Where Have You Been All My Life broadcasts live on KBSR, every Tuesday, at the Black Sparrow Music Parlor in Taylor Texas.

12/7/2022 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 46 seconds

Episode # 139

Ryan talks about his death wishes, mushrooms (the good ones), and makes Shannon nervous. Thanksgiving takes the stage. Ryan talks about his preferred method of prepping turkey and Chef Rob jumps in. Shannon shares the details of Dr. Seuss. Plus, Shannon defines Paranormal. Turkey talk abounds.

12/6/2022 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 56 seconds

Episode # 138

A "BIG" Announcement. Shannon poses the idea of a "Baby App". Ryan talks chef influences. And is it God's Corner or Food Corner? It's also Shannon's 17,025th day on earth...give or take.

12/6/2022 • 1 hour, 54 minutes, 16 seconds

Episode # 137

Shannon & Ryan discuss politics and urge folks to vote, while musing why politicians act like they do. Shannon has a fun mind game for Ryan. And guess what...THIS SHOW IS #1 in Liberia!

12/6/2022 • 1 hour, 51 minutes, 6 seconds

Episode #136

The two talk about the epic car show their small town just put on and their part in the event. They each recall the first time they used a home computer. They talk about romantic pet-names. Dear Shabby answers questions about true love and unwanted pregnancy. They end the show with a game of homonyms. This show broadcasts live on KBSR out of Black Sparrow Music Parlor in Taylor Texas. You can reach out to Ryan and Shannon at : https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio

11/7/2022 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 59 seconds

Episode #135

Shannon gives a re-cap of entering Ryans house while he was not home. Ryan tells about his mental melt-down at a crowded event over the weekend. The two talk about IQ and Shannon preforms a segment of the IQ test on Ryan. They end the show with a fresh round of listeners questions for Dear Shabby. This show broadcasts and is recorded live from the Black Sparrow Music Parlor in Taylor Texas. https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com

10/31/2022 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 37 seconds

Episode #134

Ryan puts death on the table to examine and Shannon tells a story about accidentally falling into cult in her youth. This show broadcasts live on KBSR every Tuesday from 2-4pm CST out of the Black Sparrow Music Parlor in Taylor Texas.

10/22/2022 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 19 seconds

Episode #133

What do people most keep secrets about? How do people feel about forgiveness? Ryan and Shannon delve into these topics as well as answering some pretty complicated Dear Shabby questions from listeners. This show broadcasts live from KBSR, Black Sparrow Radio, in Taylor Texas every Tuesday afternoon. You can reach Shannon and Ryan at blacksparrowradio@gmail.com or send a question to Dear Shabby at : https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio

10/12/2022 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 40 seconds

Episode #132

Ryan and Shannon get along in this episode much better than they did in Episode #131. They two talk about Loretta Lynn's passing. They talk about the loss of the Black Sparrow cat, Ryan's invite to play in a Highway Men tribute band. They explore the 'My Human Design' test online and discuss their different opinions on such things. They also talk about modern love and the vast possible outcomes in relationship.

10/7/2022 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 40 seconds

Episode #131

Unfortunately, Ryan and Shannon get into a heated debate (some might call a fight) live, on-air, during this episode. They also leave room to talk about swamp life, crawfish, Andy Warhol, and answer listeners questions about relationship boundaries and expectations. But, one question is left unanswered. Until next week.

9/28/2022 • 1 hour, 45 minutes, 37 seconds

Episode #130

9/20/2022 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 38 seconds

Episode #129

Ryan & Shannon talk about a time they were both single and tried online dating. They talk about the freedom of the old Austin music scene and street busking. Shannon gives Ryan a Rorschach test, Ryan educates Shannon on the royal court.They swap old journals and read a page from each others and they talk about the blood splatter that consistently re-appears in Shannon's kitchen. They answer listeners questions to Dear Shabby about love and relationship.

9/15/2022 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 59 seconds

Episode #128

Ryan brings his co-host pork and beer. Shannon tests him for a disorder to prove the unreliability of online diadnosis tests. Shannon shares her personal student loan debt. They play a round of Myth Busters, Pronounce That Word, and the two answer listener questions that are focused on cheating, lieing, and extramarital affairs.

9/8/2022 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 1 second

Episode #127

Ryan talks about dinosaur bones recently found. Lupe unexpectedly joins the show to answer questions about the extinction of dinosaurs. Shannon plays a clip from their trip to a chain coffee shop. Ryan takes us through another page in his Pilgrim Soul journal . The two talk about Black Flags and what this means and a bit about global warming. They end the show by answering listener questions to Dear Shabby about love and relationships.

9/7/2022 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 39 seconds

Episode #126

Ryan and Shannon talk about Samsung moving in to their small town and how they think it might effect their small community. They talk about a near-by capped and hidden natural springs and television addiction. Shannon tells about an old abandoned hospital she found and went into last week. Ryan gives listeners an assignment from his 'Get High and Write' journal. The two demonstrate a live auction and play a round of Journal Trade Off (where they each read a random page from each others journals), and answer a few Dear Shabby listener questions about love and relationships.

8/24/2022 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 58 seconds

Episode #125

Ryan and Shannon talk about an old-school, back-stage, music industry legend, Beatle Bob. They talk about Ryan's recent moving and a new social media trend. Shannon tells a story about staying in a haunted hotel in San Antonio and they call Lupe so that he can give his take on the experience. The co-hosts play a fun game called, 'Did This Really Happen?' and answer a letter to Dear Shabby, 'Is anyone really happy in a relationship?'.

8/17/2022 • 1 hour, 49 minutes, 34 seconds

Episode #124

After loosing the live recording of the last 3 shows, WHYBAML is back with podcast episode #124. It's Ryan's birthday week. Shannon discovers she's talked out the left side of your mouth her whole life, the two talk about childbirth, chupacabras, oysters and the filming of The Wizard of Oz. Shannon attempts human flight. Dear Shabby revisits a question from weeks ago and a few fresh ones about love and relationships.

8/11/2022 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 23 seconds

Episode # 121

Ryan Dale and stand in co-host Scott Abro talk steaks, the fall of American politics, and answer a ton of 'Dear Shabby' questions. This show broadcasts live from KBSR, Black Sparrow Radio, in Taylor Texas every Tuesday afternoon. You can reach Shannon and Ryan at blacksparrowradio@gmail.com or send a question to Dear Shabby at : https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio

7/20/2022 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 26 seconds

Episode # 118

On this show, Ryan and Shannon talk about ticks, some hot button current events, and play a rousing game of "Red Flag, Green Light." They answer listener questions during "Dear Shabby." If you'd like to hear any of the first 100 episodes, let us know by sending a message to dear shabby on the link below. We'd love to hear from you! : https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio

6/29/2022 • 1 hour, 45 minutes, 2 seconds

Episode #117

In this episode Ryan and Shannon talk about Mirror-gazing, passive-aggression, phonetics and the unknown. They play a round of a new game called, 'Was I High When I Wrote This?' and session of 'Journal Trade-Off'. They answer listeners questions about love and romance.

6/22/2022 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 36 seconds

Episode #116

It's Journal Trade Day, Ryan and Shannon trade journals and read a random page from the others. This episode is loosely and unexpectedly based around kids. They talk about Ryan's fear (and Shannon's love) of babies and Mr. Rogers. They try out the 'Tattle-Tale Hotline' and play a round of, 'What the Kids are Saying'. They finish out the show with grown-up talk about Himalayan Mad Honey, healthy porn, accepting love, and they read a few notes from listeners.

6/15/2022 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 48 seconds

Episode #115

Ryan is back from Utah. He and Shannon are reacquainted over talk of truck culture, traditional sex roles (Shannon might be a sexist), social responsibilty and change, evolutionary biology, love, commitment, and waxing. Ryan calls for submissions for a new intro (theme) song for the show (email your submission to blacksparrowradio@gmail.com). Flowers are delivered to the studio threatening Shannon's long-standing status of single-hood.

6/8/2022 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 40 seconds

Episode #114

Ryan is out of town so Sarah Fisher fills in as co-host. With no men in the studio, Shannon and Sarah touch on menstrual cycles, booty calls, booty sex, healthy porn and yoga cults. Their first time on air together, the two fall into a rhythm wile answering listeners questions.

6/1/2022 • 1 hour, 55 minutes, 50 seconds

Episode #113

Ryan is nervous about playing a show at the Saxon Pub later the same night and he's not afraid to admit it. He and Shannon discuss the service industry, cannibalism, and the 36 questions that lead to love.They revisit show notes from episode #58 and take listener submissions for a sit-in co-host spot next week, choosing the owner of the coffee shop located across the street from the KBSR studio.

5/24/2022 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 10 seconds

Episode #112

As promised in episode #111, Shannon takes psilocybin mushrooms and narrates her journey along side of Ryan who sits out the trip for reasons he explains. The two address several Dear Shabby questions, and play a game of 'What If..' 'Where Have You Been All My Life?' broadcasts live on KBSR from the Black Sparrow Music Parlor in Taylor, Texas every Tuesday from 2 - 4pm CST. You can reach Shannon or Ryan by sending a Dear Shabby letter : https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio

5/18/2022 • 1 hour, 45 minutes, 39 seconds