Ralph Garman


Ralph Garman is an American actor, comedian, drummer and radio host best known as the host of The Joe Schmo Show, for his voice work on the Fox animated series Family Guy, former entertainment reporter and impressionist for the Kevin and Bean morning show on Los Angeles radio station KROQ-FM, and his podcast with co-host Kevin Smith, Hollywood Babble-On. Garman can currently be heard on his daily podcast, "The Ralph Report" on the Patreon platform.

Early life

Garman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and graduated from La Salle University with a bachelor of arts degree in communication arts.

Career

Garman was a regular reporter on the long-running Playboy TV series Sexcetera, which explored avant-garde sexuality in a lighthearted manner. He hosted The Joe Schmo Show, and was an entertainment reporter and impressionist for the Kevin and Bean morning show on Los Angeles radio station KROQ-FM. Garman was hired to work on the show through Jimmy Kimmel, at the time the sports reporter on the show, who had received a recommendation to hire him through former roommate Adam Carolla. His voice was heard over the radio by a Family Guy casting director, who requested him to audition for a part on Fox animated series. He also hosts the Hollywood Babble-On podcast with Kevin Smith on SModcast.com where he utilizes various impressions in a series of ongoing segments that deliver news and satire centered around Hollywood, celebrities, and pop culture.
Garman's last Kevin and Bean show was suddenly announced on November 30, 2017. He was let go from his long-time position at KROQ due to downsizing by new management. On a wave of support from local, national, and international fans Garman has since launched his own new daily podcast called The Ralph Report with his 'vice' host Eddie Pence. The Ralph Report also features Steve Ashton as the U.K. Correspondent on Tuesdays and Fridays. This endeavor is made through Patreon. He now hosts this podcast full-time, as well as co-hosting Hollywood Babble-On. With Garman no longer tied to KROQ, Hollywood Babble-On has been freed up to tour more than it was able to in earlier years.

Comics

In 2014, Kevin Smith and Garman wrote a Batman '66 crossover featuring Batman and Green Hornet titled Batman 66 meets the Green Hornet.

Personal life

Garman married to Kari Watson since April 2005. Watson gave birth to the couple's premature twins, Lincoln and Olivia, on March 26, 2010. Lincoln acquired an illness shortly after birth and died. Olivia remained in the neonatal intensive care unit for two months before coming home. Garman's mother died on November 13, 2012, from a sudden heart attack and kidney failure. On episode #356 of Garman's Hollywood Babble-On podcast, he announced that as of early January 2020 he is both in the midst of a divorce from his wife Kari and that his father had died of brain cancer.

Filmography

Film

Television