What happens when your wife becomes your co-host — and you announce a book on the same day?

In this milestone episode of The Ryan P. Maillet Show, Ryan welcomes his wife Julie as the show’s permanent co-host, bringing a brand-new dynamic to every conversation. Plus, Ryan drops a huge book announcement you won’t want to miss.

The episode also dives deep into a topic that affects every parent and driver: school bus safety. Hear real stories straight from the front lines — school bus drivers share what they’ve witnessed and what everyone needs to know. Ryan and Julie recap the rules around proper crossing, what those flashing lights actually mean (amber, red, and hazard), and walk through how to handle a school bus emergency.

In this episode:

• Meet the new co-host — Ryan’s wife Julie joins the show!

• A major book announcement!

• First-person stories from school bus drivers

• The do’s and don’ts of crossing in front of a school bus

• Breaking down bus lights: amber, red & 4-way hazards

• What to do in a school bus emergency

Grab the book: The Safe School Bus Ride — available on Amazon Kindle & Paperback → https://a.co/d/04oB2G6v

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Reference links:

• Camp Wiyaka - https://ymcaathol.org/camps/camp-wiyaka/
• Ryan P. Maillet Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/RyanPMailletBooks

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Trivia: When Amber & Red Lights were first introduced
• On The Front Lines: School Bus Drivers send in their stories
• The difference between Ambers, Reds, and Hazard Lights
• Hero Highlight: Anthony Burgess, Pinellas County School District, FL

Related Links:

• Show notes: www.RyanPMailletBooks.com
• My book: The Safe School Bus Ride! Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3QKV7Os
• Evolve Vacation Property Management, $200 management credit: https://evolve.com/refer/mailletpropertiesn

Welcome to my fist episode!

Amazon link to my book, The Safe School Bus Ride!: A Guide For Parents & Children that was referenced in the episode:

https://a.co/d/08mA4JhQ

Show notes and links to all of my books can be found at:

www.RyanPMailletBooks.com

In this episode, I discuss safety measures for boarding the school bus, the importance of eye contact with the bus driver, student behavior and initiative in bus safety, and parental involvement in school bus safety, as well as a little school bus trivia.

Takeaways

• School bus safety is crucial
• 10 Foot Rule When Crossing
• Eye Contact with Bus Driver

Ryan P. Maillet introduces himself as an author, dad, and husband, discussing his children's books and upcoming novel. He also shares his plans for the show, including safety around riding the school bus and interviews with professionals.

Takeaways

• Children's book themes
• School bus safety
• Upcoming novel
• Podcast plans

Chapters

• 00:00 Podcast Plans