EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 1H 2M
Long Drives, Bad Weather, And Comedy Mileage
from Ride Home Rants · host Mike Bono
Send us Fan MailRoad trips sound romantic until you’re 18.5 hours deep, your exit disappears behind construction, and the weather turns on you. We sit down and trade the kinds of travel stories you only earn with miles: a nonstop Cincinnati to Winnipeg run, a late-night Carolina scramble with dark winding roads, Cleveland to Omaha bonding time, and the comedian truth of driving nearly 19 hours just to do 20 minutes on stage and barely break even on gas.We also get into the moments that make a drive unforgettable for the wrong reasons: heavy rain where you can’t see the road, white-knuckle snowstorms that turn a two-hour trip into a four-and-a-half-hour crawl, and a truly wild Chicago expressway scene where a wrecked, intoxicated stranger tries to flag down cars and climb into one. Along the way, we pull out real road trip tips that matter: watch the forecast, manage fatigue, know when to stop, and don’t let “I’ll be fine” outrun common sense.To bring it home, we compare road trip styles and habits: planning stops by mileage versus winging it, packing meals versus eating fast food, the snack strategy that keeps you sane, and why coffee, water, and bathroom breaks can quietly control your whole timeline. We even debate toll roads and how much extra time we’ll take just to avoid paying. If you’ve ever driven for love, for work, for comedy, or just for the story, you’ll feel this one. Subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: what’s the wildest thing that’s happened on one of your road trips?All music brought to you by former guest of the show SpeedoSubscribe for exclusive content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREETactical BrotherhoodThe Tactical Brotherhood is a movement to support America.Dubby EnergyFROM GAMERS TO GYM JUNKIES TO ENTREPRENEURS, OUR PRODUCT IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE BETTER.ShankitgolfOur goal here at Shankitgolf is for everyone to have a great time on and off the golf courseSweet Hands SportsElevate your game with Sweet Hands Sports! Our sports gloves are designed for champions,Buddy's Beard CareBuddy's Beard Care provides premium men's grooming products at an affordable price.Deemed FitBe a part of our movement to instill confidence motivation and a willingness to keep pushing forwardWebb WesternWebb Western is for those who roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on all social mediaX: @mikebonocomedyInstagram: @mikebonocomedy@tiktok: @mikebono_comedianFacebook: @mikebonocomedy
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Send us Fan Mail Road trips sound romantic until you’re 18.5 hours deep, your exit disappears behind construction, and the weather turns on you. We sit down and trade the kinds of travel stories you only earn with miles: a nonstop Cincinnati to Winnipeg run, a late-night Carolina scramble with dark winding roads, Cleveland to Omaha bonding time, and the comedian truth of driving nearly 19 hours just to do 20 minutes on stage and barely break even on gas. We also get into the moments that mak...
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