Hello Tony_Dawg,
Thank you for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. We understand that the right AirPod is not connected to your iPhone. We'll be happy to help.
To help troubleshoot this behavior and possibly resolve this behavior, let's follow these steps:
If there's no sound in one AirPod
- Make sure that your charging case is fully charged.
- Place both AirPods in your charging case and let them charge for 30 seconds.
- Open the charging case near your iPhone or iPad.

4.Check the charge status on your iPhone or iPad to make sure that each AirPod is charging

5.Put both AirPods in your ears.
6.Play audio to test both AirPods.
7.If an AirPod still isn't working, reset your AirPods or contact Apple Support.
This information is outlined in this helpful article: If your left or right AirPod isn't working - Apple Support
Kind regards.