Zako Ryan Opens Up About Divorce, Family and Addiction | Tammy’s Boy Podcast

In this episode, Jon sits down with comedian Zako Ryan (NBC, national touring comic) and shares his wild story — from growing up with divorced parents and chaos at home, to finding peace, purpose, and perspective through stand-up comedy.If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow!✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!!📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!!📧 EMAIL: [email protected]:00 – Welcome to Tammy’s Boy Podcast01:45 – Meet comedian Zako Ryan (NBC, stand-up tour life)04:10 – Growing up with chaos, humor, and a tough love dad09:00 – The bald gene & family hairline talk gets real13:50 – Childhood stories: Toledo to South Carolina18:30 – When mom becomes the hero23:20 – The stepdad who changed everything29:00 – The pain of leaving home too soon34:40 – Dealing with manipulation and control39:55 – Getting out and finding freedom45:10 – The Air Force, redemption, and rebuilding51:00 – Making peace with mom and the past56:40 – Comedy as therapy and transformation01:02:20 – Book talk: breaking cycles & self-help01:08:45 – Parenting advice: “Gas that kid up!”01:12:00 – Closing thoughts on healing and humor👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Zako RyanInstagram: @zakoryanTikTok: @zakoryanYoutube: ⁠ @ZakoRyan ⁠ Tickets: Www.zakoryan.com⭐️ Jon CardenYoutube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcastTikTok: @tammysboy⭐️ Producer: Colt GarrettInstagram: @_coltycolt_#ZakoRyan #JonCarden #TammysBoyPodcast #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #Parenting