The ALL NEW Big Wakeup Call with Ryan Gatenby
Ryan Gatenby chats with actors, authors, athletes, comedians, musicians, and experts in their field in each episode featuring selected interviews from the popular "The Big Wakeup Call" radio program.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 398
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Dean Koontz
Legendary best-selling author Dean Koontz joined us for a chat about dogs and his new book, "Devoted." (From April 2, 2020)
Danny Goldberg
25 years after the death of Kurt Cobain, former Nirvana manager Danny Goldberg discusses his book "Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain."
(From April 2, 2019)
Barry Sonnenfeld
From March 11, 2020: Film and TV director Barry Sonnenfeld (Men In Black, Addams Family, Get Shorty) talks about his career with some slightly naughty talk, as well as his book "Barry S…
Dan Howell and Phil Lester
In my most popular, most shared, and most downloaded interview of all time, featuring my favorite comments from YouTubers about my "annoying Chicago accent," Dan Howell and Phil Lester …
Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas
We remember TV legend Phil Donahue with this interview from July 29, 2020, where he was joined by his wife and fellow legend Marlo Thomas to discuss their book "What Makes a Marriage La…
Sam Calagione
Sam Calagione is the legendary brewing superstar who started Dogfish Head, who has written four books and is considered the man behind the massive growth of the micro-brew industry. Sam…
John Fugelsang
Comedian and actor John Fugelsang called in to discuss his new tv show Page Six TV, shared stories of interviewing George Harrison and Paul McCartney, and talked about his upcoming appe…
Tracy Wilson and Holly Frey
Tracy Wilson and Holly Frey talk about their popular podcast, Stuff You Missed in History Class. (From November 6, 2019)
Greg Proops
Greg Proops discusses his career and new book "The Smartest Book In the World."
(From May 7, 2015)
Greg Proops is a revered stand-up comic from San Francisco, and he records his chart-top…
Tracy Ifeachor
Tracy Ifeachor visits the show to promote her USA Network series "Treadstone."
USA Network’s new series Treadstone explores the origin and present-day actions of the infamous covert prog…
Kristen Schaal
We go way, way back into the archives for a fun (and funny) visit with Kristen Schaal that almost got me fired! We discuss a "Bob's Burgers" live tour and her appearances on "30 Rock." …
Jill Twiss
Emmy Award-winning comedy writer Jill Twiss ("Last Week Tonight with John Oliver") returns to the show for a lively chat about her book "Major Makes History." (From September 28, 2021)
Weird Al Yankovic
Comedy and musical legend Weird Al Yankovic returned to the show for a chat about the success of his album "Mandatory Fun" and an upcoming tour. (From 5/20/16)
Steve Porcaro
Toto keyboardist Steve Porcaro visited the show for a chat about his career, a summer tour, and his first-ever solo album. (From 5/13/16)
Dr. Jen Wademan
Dr. Jen Wademan joined the show to talk back-to-school eye exams and her partnership with Zeiss to recognize Children's Eye Health and Safety Month.
Dr. Jen Wademan, OD, is an optometr…
Tucker Perkins
Returning guest Tucker Perkins visited the show once again to talk back-to-school bus safety and how propane-fueled busses lead to healthier kids who don't choke on a cloud of diesel fu…
Kathryn Nicolai
Kathryn Nicolai's podcast "Nothing Much Happens" was literally a life-changer for me, as I've been able to have more consistent and restful sleep night after night. I couldn't recommend…
Joanna Ho
Joanna Ho is one of our favorite guests, and it was a pleasure to have her on the show once again, this time to talk about her book "We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America."…
Rob Sheffield
Longtime Rolling Stone columnist Rob Sheffield joined us in 2016 to discuss his book "On Bowie."
Ralph Macchio
We unlock the massive and highly-secured Big Wakeup Call Vault and retrieve my 2014 interview with "Karate Kid" and "Cobra Kai" star Ralph Macchio.