The Brain started at KHAK as an intern back in 1995 and has called mornings home since 1999. He has worked with several morning show partners, including Courtlin since 2015. Despite getting up in the middle of the night, Brain loves having fun on the air every weekday morning! Brain and his wife Holly make their home in Marion and have three children, Chase, Carly, and Cayleigh. They also have a dog Rigby, and a huge cat Cora. Brain is a huge sports fan and loves his Hawkeyes, Packers, and Cardinals. If you see Brain out and about in Marion or anywhere in Eastern Iowa, say hello! We hear he's friendly!
Ryan "Brain" Brainard
Iowa Women Earn #1 Seed But Face Difficult Road to Final Four
Iowa is a #1 seed, but the Hawkeyes face a tough road back to the Final Four.
Why Caitlin Clark Will Make MORE Money Playing in the WNBA
No, Caitlin Clark won't take a pay cut by leaving Iowa.
The Harbaugh Brothers Remember Growing Up in Iowa City [WATCH]
Their father was an assistant at Iowa in the early 70s.
Hawkeyes Get an Update on Molly Davis’ Knee Injury
Will Molly Davis and her headband be able to return this season?
All The Celebrities Who Showed Up For Caitlin Clark’s Senior Day
The stars turned out at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday!
The First Triple Double In Iowa Men’s Basketball History! [WATCH]
Who knew it had never happened unti Tuesday night?
Body of Gray Wolf Discovered in Eastern Iowa
The animal likely traveled from the Great Lakes region.
The Hidden Treasure Inside Boxes of Caitlin Clark’s Cereal!
If you never open the box, how will you win the prize?
Have Coaches Discovered a Kryptonite Defense for Caitlin Clark?
Tough road losses at Nebraska and Indiana raise concerns.
7 Year Old Iowa BMX Champion Ready To Take On The World [VIDEO]
A National Champion at the age of seven!