Ryan Richard Callahan.
Executive Storyteller.
Ryan Richard Callahan (pictured, about to launch into a yarn) has spent the last twenty-five years telling stories for fun and profit. If you’ve watched tv or visited YouTube this century you have seen his work. He specializes in the type of tales that make you go “ooh” and “ah” and sometimes “wow!” Scroll down for specific examples.
Previous Work
Ryan served as the Head Writer of WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown for over four years, creating fab favorites like Sami Zayn joining Roman Reigns & The Bloodline. Watch a key moment in that story here.
For over 120 episodes, Ryan was the Head Writer on WWE’s Monday Night RAW, including the record-breaking 25th Anniversary show. Check out the highest-rated segment here.
Ryan produced ten seasons of The Bachelor. and The Bachelorette on ABC. He is wise in the way of love. Revisit a fun moment from Jason Mesnick’s season here.
Ryan scripted the videos to launch PFL’s 2025 World Tournament, like this one here.
Ryan has written and directed award-winning short films. His current short, Baby Food, based on an award-winning script and starring WWE Superstar Kevin Owens is in post-production. Watch one of his earlier shorts here.
Ryan created the cult comedy blog Wikifakeanswers. Fake answers to real questions. If you’ve ever why someone would want to be an astronaut, you can find out here.
Awards
Dunwich Horror Fest - FINALIST (Short Script Baby Food)
Fade-in Comedy Awards SEMI-FINALIST (Feature Script Three Wise Men)
Fade-in Thriller Award SEMI-FINALIST (Feature Script Diamond Rick)
Hollywood Just4Shorts SEMI-FINALIST (Short Script The Menacing Orb)
Big Break Screenwriting Competition QUARTER-FINALIST (Comedy Pilot Goode & Healthy)
Big Break Screenwriting Competition QUARTER-FINALIST (Three Wise Men)
New York International Reel Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION - Three Wise Men
New York International Reel Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION - The Menacing Orb
FilmQuest OFFICIAL SELECTION - The Menacing Orb
Ryan Richard Callahan is an award-winning writer, director, producer, creative director, podcaster, filmmaker, and storyteller with over 25 years of storytelling experience. His work work has appeared on ABC, FOX, NBC, Peacock, Netflix, Max, Hulu, ESPN, ESPN+, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, Showtime, WB, USA, A&E, MTV, TVLand, CMT, Syfy, Cooking Channel, Logo, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. He would love to hear from you.
