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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Troy Bond! Troy Highlights the Lowlights of a ten-year crack addiction that began at age 15.
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[@jeremyweems4916]

I accidentally came across this guy's stand up via KZbin shorts. He's absolutely hilarious. Glad to see him on a big podcast.

[@BakedBean318]

Same here. Ive seen him alot these past few months. It was almost fate brother!

[@LiquidDaylight]

Same here. Exactly. This is a great surprise.

[@gnegrete6291]

Lol wasn’t sure if it was the same guy for a second. Went to look his name up and I was like oh shit this guy

[@Mcgilacudi]

Same

[@Danaa.k1103]

Yay! He’s the best

[@chelseyk1252]

I WANT TO SEE AN EPISODE WITH TROY AND CHRISSY CHAOS!!! The combined energy in a room with Distefano?! 🙌🙌🙌

[@jbudd823]

Thinking the exact same thing. Imagine being in a room with Chrissy and Troy, I don't even know if my heart can handle that energy.

[@chrisanthony9646]

I think i love you

[@400kot]

Also theo von 😂

[@fantasiafox22]

Agreed!!

[@Gcm42011]

The fact he told his parents his struggles says a lot, people who suffer from addiction want to hide and keep everything inside, when we open up we do regret it sometimes , especially when it hurts our loved ones, I’m happy Troy is doing comedy now

[@braden_clancy11]

“he was on the spectrum and he really enjoys the beatles” is a sentence someone has used to describe me before😭

[@celine9296]

It makes me so happy to see Troy happy and peaceful after everything he's been through. He is very successful and will become even more. I hope to meet this kind souled man one day. He is perfect.

[@oprahzynfrey]

I can definitely relate to the profuse sweating when recalling difficult situations from the past. Great guest, great episode, great pod 💯

[@jasonplougher5808]

Ryan’s laugh is infectious. I lived with my uncle doing crack for several years after my divorce. I was a lot older but I can definately relate to the crazy stories . Great episode. Btw no longer doing crack!!! lol

[@C.A.D.]

Troy's gonna be a guest on a lot more pods in the next year haha

[@bmfrandomness1565]

Dude, I've seen some of his clips. He's definitely a funny guy. But, there's NO WAY I coulda GUESSED that his childhood was so wild! We're glad you cleaned up and stuck around, Troy. Welcome to the HoneyDew family!

[@svasila]

A quick, funny guy. A fast sniper with words and a fucked up childhood usually go hand in hand.

[@arroyojoh]

Man I’ve seen this guy at Broadway comedy club every so often for years now, I’ve seen him improve as a comic and glad he’s getting on bigger platforms like the honeydew

[@adultcrash13]

Troy Bond is one of the best young comics working today imo

[@pareja90210]

KZbin shorts made me aware of this dude. His heckler clips are hysterical

[@sahara5745]

Me too. The German lady 😂😂

[@heavenwasfool]

This is why I love the honeydew. Great comedians are able to open up and it makes me a forever fan.

[@chrissmith3059]

This is the only podcast i truly tune in for every episode because ryan does a great a job allowing the guest to feel comfortable and be vulnerable. Truly the best podcast out there!

[@MrZzombieee]

Ol boy is sweating during these drug stories lol. Flash backs. I still get the sweats thinking about those days

[@GrimeWorldOrder]

[@Jblain7]

Troy is underrated AF man thanks for having him on

[@gregoryg8301]

man, i wish i had the recall trey has. he remembers so many details of his past. loved this episode

[@darkmanbrian1]

glad to see troy on a pod without hecklers. most of what i see on reels or tiktok depict him as super angry. glad to see some shit from this dude in a chill enviroment because he is such a funny comedian

[@maria.maverick]

This came in the nick of time for me. As a fan of Troy’s, I’m always down to hear what he has to say. But hearing his life-story kinda hits home for me because I can relate to a few things. I self-harmed and struggles with an ED for 8 years. I also had a family member, an aunt, who came to live with us who fueled an addiction to pills for me. My uncle died in my teens. Covid was my downward spiral where things got bad. But I found mindfulness, meditation and The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes. Oh, and Jeff Buckley. Tomorrow I celebrate 3 years free of self-harm. Listening to this inspires me. Thanks Ryan for having Troy on.

[@dylangrove635]

I was skeptical at first, but Troy is hilarious and quite brilliant. Love seeing comics not like burnt crystals

[@SuspiciousGanymede]

Troy burnt crystal when he was 15

[@bobbyross7700]

W@@SuspiciousGanymede

[@howardlloyd9183]

Same here. We'll said.

[@bensonbenson8729]

This is now my favorite episode. Troy, thank you so very much for your stories. I will be looking forward to you coming to our city. Can't wait to see a whole show instead of the highlight real on insta.

[@1stTimeCaller]

Sickler seems so emotionally balanced. It’s inspirational.

[@dayneroman9162]

Troy Bond is like what if Pete Davidson was likeable.

[@jessicaalbarran7939]

right? I'm hoping he shows up in Waukegan [IL] soon-- [between Milwaukee & Chicago] /s was joking abt that Troy is in all his own category. I love his nerdiness jokes and I love how he doesn't take shit from anyone

[@jeremiahjohnson2519]

I thought I was the only one comparing to Davidson, maybe it's the way they talk.

[@yogijaya2897]

They are nothing alike. Troy Bond is so talented. I had 3 tickets to see him in Providence but had to stay in because my Man was murdered and I couldn't get outta my pajamas crying.

[@SunflowerDogs]

​@@yogijaya2897 Really vying for a place on the Honeydew, huh?

[@deeorlando6536]

This whole episode is just laugh-talking lol. I love it. Such good energy.

[@kibacs2]

man hell yeah, shout out to Troy Bond. I wish I would've watched this episode 8 months ago. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TSR1122]

Ryan Sickler just brings happiness to my day

[@LUXXY1984]

me to brother, have you watched ryans new podcast...first ep just dropped with tom segura

[@benholzer1649]

I dug his shorts and reels especially how he handles hecklers. Haven’t seen a full set by him yet but I must say, he’s way more humble and crazier than I assumed. Figured he was from the burbs, tried comedy and is lucky it is working out on TikTok. But I can tell he’s here to stay and Ryan is straight belly laughing. He approves for sure. I never finish comedy podcasts through, but I did on this one. Todd is a true life maniac! He was really out here. New fan over here, mr bond!

[@kingfrostxl]

lol that must've sucked sitting there and sweating your ass off while Ryan seems perfectly fine haha

[@machetemike8959]

Cocaine

[@kerrypetruzello]

I'm glad you are who you are Troy!! Keep it up,full throttle, man!!! Your friggin awesome!! This episode was sad, upsetting,just because I never knew all that shit!! GOD BLESS, STAY STRONG !! Lov ya,thx for doing this interview!! I saved it in my phone!! Favorite podcast interview,(even with all the people doing the podcast thing)I watch/ listen to BONDING,And this podcast is honestly not been on my thread for some reason,but, I will watch for some good interviews with you now!! Thanks guys!! That hr.flew by!!😂❤

[@musicenthusiast96]

34:35 You've turned it into a career that gives back and helps people.. Man I cried sjkksdhkjdshjks

[@mikeschneider9462]

It's wild how similar my uncle and his uncle were. Pretty much identical stories. I didn't start drugs cause of him but I did some with him. He also died from the Crack. I'm coming around 8 9 years sober off hard drugs. I still smoke weed.

[@philthytanks4952]

Damn, this went from hilarious to sad n deep just about at the 29 min mark

[@auggielopez7822]

Troy is easily one of the best comedians out there

[@noahspizza4003]

This was fucking FANTASTIC Ryan! Thank you for getting each other in this room and getting history recorded!!

[@AaronHarver-dj4yq]

Man my brother got me into k2 at 15 and I inevitably got my friend group into it and that just kicked off a long and hard battle for all of us. I’m the only one of the group that managed to avoid jail although I’ve tried just about everything once and still struggle with opiates to this day. I luckily still have my life which I try to be thankful for daily. This one hit close to home but may the ones who didn’t make it through the battle rest easy. Happy Tuesday y’all

[@boofert.washington2499]

K2 gave me instant panic attacks. My buddy that was hooked on it got me to try it when I was out of weed. I only did it three times. That's when the trial run told me what was what lol. I do LSD a few times a year, and I take 300-450uG every time. That doesn't freak me out like a few tokes of K2 did. Crazy shit, man

[@zachielawless7035]

Yo man, I struggled with opiates for 20 years. I smoked k2 with my mom for a while but when she died of liver cancer because of drinking life got a lot tougher and the opiates and meth I hit a lot harder. I'm proud to say as of now I've been clean for 7 and a half months from everything and a lot better for it. It took long term rehabilitation for me. I'm living at a sober living right now. My son still has his dad though, I've got a lot better relationship with my dad, stepmom, and son's mother now and my career is taking off. Just saying things do get better. The pink cloud may go away but my worst day now is still better than my best day then. Keep hanging in there man, and find help if you can. No matter how you feel, I guarantee there's people that want you around. Make that happen. Keep your head up!

[@whodiewallace3502]

Aaron, stay strong and stay on the path. Troy is an inspiration

[@joeydiaz5037]

Took 5 or 6 years but low dose methadone, tapering off of that then low dose suboxone and now I have had any type of opiates in over a year (that includes methadone and suboxone) You can do it

[@zachielawless7035]

@@joeydiaz5037 way to go, man!

[@ericvitale4647]

I just want to point out Sickler is wearing a jacket, and this kid is drownin’ in sweat. 😅

[@jedipsy]

Been watching Troy for months now after KZbin Shorts started featuring him. Loved watchign this episode and going on such a WILD ride with y'all. Massive props to Sickler and the HoneyDew crew - you have been consistently pumping out quality content for years now and we love you for it!

[@only_son5040]

Happy Halloween to the honeydew! Thank you for every episode

[@turkdiamond]

35:43 this dude was 15 years old, in Connecticut, living the life of one of the Wu-Tang members “no question I would speed, for cracks & weed… the combination made my eyes bleed” -Chef Raekwon.

[@CheechElMexicano]

Glad to see Troy on the come up 🙏🏾

[@Whattobecalled]

I like that one brother latched on too the martial arts part of their father one latched on too the comedy part of their father and the third on just saw the chaos and wanted too be a therapeutist

[@RedHotMother]

Excellent observation☺️

[@Whattobecalled]

Thank you ☺@@RedHotMother

[@adultcrash13]

Troy is also a black belt(i forget what degree - but it isn't 1st)

[@Whattobecalled]

@@adultcrash13 i did not know that. Thank you for sharing.

[@adultcrash13]

@@Whattobecalled i think he talks about it on Robert Kelly's pod when he was on that. it's really good too.

[@brokenspoke4149]

I’m so excited for this podcast. Ryan and Troy is going to be great!

[@anneboostrom2810]

I'm excited to see what's coming up for Troy. I told my husband about him a while ago. All the best!

[@NotLaykin]

I’ve never clicked on a video so fast

[@Vrir16]

This is an "on arrival must listen" for sure

[@LiquidDaylight]

One of my favourite HoneyDew eps of all time. Love this young man ♥

[@hiddenfingerb2072]

Troy is high as shit here, sweating like crazy while Ryan is wearing a jacket.

[@RyanArnott-w9h]

Lol seemed like mdma maybe

[@ericvitale4647]

That’s what I said. Lol

[@redhotdevilwoman03]

OMFG!!!! I've been crying laughing so hard my face hurts and I'm not even halfway through. Ryan I've been a huge fan since 2019, and Troy, I absolutely love since stumbling upon a KZbin short early 2023. This is one of my top 3 fav episodes of the honeydew!!!! Love love love from Ontario Canada

[@howardlloyd9183]

That went exceptionally fast. And that is high praise. Well done. And this guy has strong Steve O vibes.

[@Pheyora]

Me seeing the thumbnail: isn't...that the Seinfeld look-a-like New York comedian?!!

[@isaiah9225]

Please bring dude back his story is amazing and it’s fucking contiguously hilarious and insightful, please bring him back 😂😂😂

[@cottonkeef5633]

Troy rules. I've seen his shorts for years, always liked him

[@sonliving]

Good show.. Troy has excellent crowd work. Young man is quick 👊🏼

[@stephaniehalloran4447]

This guy is fing awesome, and Ryan, as he does, was an amazing interviewer. Loved this one! ❤

[@Cyge240sx]

I’ve known about this new through his random KZbin clips. The way he owns hecklers is completely bad ass.

[@killerguitarguy]

This episode is wild, love it!

[@jessicajackson9714]

Love Troy Bond! Excited to see him on the podcast

[@loutenf5969]

Telling his truth!❤

[@JoDough]

Oh hell yeah, loved Troy on Robert Kelly's podcast

[@adultcrash13]

yeah that one was great too

[@ACUechow]

Amazing, watched him yell at that lady day it posted, keep it up yall

[@endlessawareness]

He is like a cross between Pete Davidson & Logic!

[@dibanez_1350]

Hell yeah Ryan! Nice choice in guest invitation!!!

[@mjanke28]

Ryan, you gotta let your guest talk, man. So many times you interrupt their thought/story with another question! I feel like there was a lot left on the table in this episode. Love you and the show. Best

[@tjcrim]

Great episode. Sickler has been killing it 😎

[@BazookaTooth707]

I knew a few kids growing up who were oddly obsessed with MJ and I'm around Troy's age.

[@yogijaya2897]

There is nothing odd about being obsessed with The King Of Pop! We ❤ MJ !

[@400kot]

Absolute gem 💎 episode! I hope he gets more invites!

[@Chacheeni]

Jeez, I don’t sweat that much when I work out! 😅

[@MFDoomDangerDoom]

Bro I was wondering why is this guy not on all the podcast that we all love.

[@JohnBlaze505]

This guys so funny! Love his energy.

[@ApexG321]

Whoa, this kid is hilarious. I'd seen him in that clip but whoa!

[@unownnnn]

Nice to see Troy getting love from other comics! Hope to see him on some more

[@brittanywaters5028]

I support honey dew because I came across Prof interviews ❤ but this guy is a riot! 😂 Troy bond you’re a natural 😅

[@dylanking8294]

Any kid who performs and is goong to school as MJ is going through some crazy shit lmao

[@RedHotMother]

Dude, I laughed so hard when he said *_in the 2000s_* 🤣

[@gregmoon4470]

Such a great episode!

[@BryceRubalcava]

One of the best guests!

[@PinkSnozzberry]

Grew up with Troy.. looking back this all seems to check out. He was always a character and his energy was palpable. Glad he's making it big! Also Al's Hotdogs is awful

[@maria.maverick]

“was always a character” 🤣 yeah that seems like the nice way of putting it. I know a guy who I went to high school with who was like him. I think we all did

[@PinkSnozzberry]

@@maria.maverick we all did, but it was meant in the most respectful way! He was a great person with a positive personality.

[@maria.maverick]

@@PinkSnozzberry Oh I didn’t interpret that in a negative way don’t worry! I bet he was! Characters like that are destined for something great, but few take advantage of pursuing their wildest dreams. I’m glad he did. He deserves all his success now for all his years working from the bottom up. I know it’s only gonna keep getting better for him.

[@humbertoacastillo]

Fantastic EP!

[@ianholl9100]

"I love weed. I have a lot chronic fatigue, Thank god that chronic be helping that fatigue....Hahahaha

[@alsowinehouse]

Yo this dude is so hilarious

[@zap4264]

Troy is absolutely gorgeous and so comfortable on stage. 😍

[@jb7720]

his interview on KFC was gold

[@jacobhadaway868]

Dude I feel like I could’ve been friends with someone like Troy in school

[@beeriswhatimake]

This guy is fuckin hilarious!!

[@capitolc4430]

DAMN I STARTED COKE @15 BUT CRACK @15 IS CRAZY SO GLAD "WE" MADE IT OUT OF THAT🙏☮️♥️✝️ #yOunG 🪖🌴🕊

[@brianmoll6272]

Best episode other than joey Diaz this kid funny as fuck good luck to him

[@smokedoutpositivesquad1738]

The smoking crack at 15 thing was crazy til he said he was from Waterbury. Pretty normal there tbh

[@thepohCv]

For the alg. This is guna be a good one, Troy is great!

[@jacoballenfilmz4957]

This guy is gunna be huge

[@jackslam5113]

sounds so mutch like my step mom n oxy n opiates i was 14 im 33 n a busnise now tho i dont talk to anyone i used to but i still listen to these podcasts i think these helped

[@papichulo284]

Please bring Troy back!

[@chokeonnosebleed]

Shoutout to this guy. Made me appreciate CT a little more. What a story!

[@hannakizziah780]

I LOVEEEE TROY BOND this is hype

[@koenig22]

Brio thank you, I vibe with making your self uncomfortable to grow. It really clicked for me there

[@maricuchisdelafuente]

I know Troy bond from the tonight show ….from Connecticut lord 😈

[@msmo4127]

Once he said he was from Waterbury/Naugatuck the crack use made sense

[@El_hombre_malo]

CT yeah!!!!

[@ryanparadissis9115]

now this was a great guest. So Hardcore an real. Love it.

[@damiansandersom7026]

The Logic of Comedy

[@haroldcarver1837]

Bro is a star fr🌟

[@felixgendron1676]

Lets go !!!!!!!!

[@swingamiss729]

Wow, great episode