Ron Upshaw
Ron Upshaw is one-half of The Ron & Don Show on KIRO Radio (weekdays 3-7). When he's not behind the mic, he is most likely putting his smarts and even-keeled nature to the test by sitting on pocket aces at a local Texas Hold 'Em table.
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Why you should post on social media when you change your mind
About 14 percent of people have changed their minds because of something they saw on social media. People should start posting about when they have changed their mind.Comments -
Shower thoughts: Wildfires, Seattle music, and Paul Manafort
In this edition of Ron Upshaw's Shower Thoughts, he considers all the wildfires and smoke around Seattle, Paul Manafort's legal strategy, and congratulates the new Seattle police chief. -
I’m rooting for Robinson Cano, but …
I'm going to root for Robinson Cano because I want the team to do well, not necessarily because I'm a Cano fan. -
Ron: Aretha Franklin is a once-in-a-generation talent
There have been quite a few titans of music that have passed recently, Tom Petty, Chris Cornell, and Prince. I would argue that none of those men outshine The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. -
Shower thoughts: Pearl Jam, toxic trolls, and the Space Force
In this edition of Ron Upshaw's Shower Thoughts: Do we need a Space Force? Why is it so hard to sleep when it's hot out? When will Twitter start addressing toxic content? And one of Ron's favorite Pearl Jam songs. -
Something changed last night for Felix Hernandez
Ron Upshaw is still bummed that Felix Hernandez never got to pitch in a meaningful playoff game for the Mariners. He never got to face off in a championship situation at the peak of his powers. -
Should Seattleites get a say in what happens to The Showbox?
Say what you will about Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant, but she definitely knows how to keep herself in the action. -
Two things you should know about me
Ron Upshaw can't come up with one good reason to deny people the right to work in the apple orchards of Washington. -
Ron: How to both survive and enjoy Seafair
KIRO Radio's Ron Upshaw provides some Seafair Weekend pointers for the uninitiated. This is the Seattle area's signature event. Enjoy it. -
Shower Thoughts: Pearl Jam, homelessness, and orca grief
In this edition of Shower Thoughts, Ron contemplates the depth of emotions in animals; Pearl Jams' upcoming concert, the homeless industrial complex, and Seattle sports.
