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Tuesday Stories With J.R. Bjornson

Tuesday Stories With J.R. Bjornson is a personal storytelling podcast about growing up blind, raising five kids, and navigating life with humour and heart. From childhood memories to lessons learned as a stand-up comedian, each episode offers honest reflections without the noise of news or current events.

Education Personal Journals Self-Improvement Stand-Up Society & Culture Comedy
Update frequency
every 4 days
Average duration
18 minutes
Episodes
15
Years Active
2025
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How I Get Ready To Headline My Comedy Show (EP 15)

How I Get Ready To Headline My Comedy Show (EP 15)

Welcome to Tuesday stories episode 15. In today's episode I discuss how I get ready to headline a comedy show. I talk about the reason why I bring paper on stage to assist me with my jokes. I also ta…

00:13:42  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
My Journey In Radio (EP 14)

My Journey In Radio (EP 14)

In today's episode of T.S.W J.R. Bjornson I revisit my time working in radio broadcasting. I talk about what I have learned, what was my favourite thing about working in radio. I also talk about why …

00:18:33  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
Being Blind Did Get Me Down But Being Positive Brings Me Happiness

Being Blind Did Get Me Down But Being Positive Brings Me Happiness

Welcome to episode 13 of Tuesday Stories With J.R. Bjornson. In this episode I talk about how being blind did get me down, and how being positive has brought me up. I talk about how I used TikTok to …

00:17:31  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
The One With the Dryer, Ozzy, and the Virtual Job Interview

The One With the Dryer, Ozzy, and the Virtual Job Interview

In this off-the-cuff episode of Tuesday Stories with J.R. Bjornson, I talk about everything from the legend Ozzy Osbourne’s passing to a hilarious washer-and-dryer saga that ended with one surprising…

00:18:03  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
My First Time Performing Stand-up and My First Big Opening

My First Time Performing Stand-up and My First Big Opening

Welcome to another episode of Tuesday Stories With J.R. Bjornson. This is episode 10. And In this dual addition of the podcast, we talk about my very first performance ever, and how I practiced, prac…

00:18:10  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Sharing My Performance In Edmonton Alberta

Sharing My Performance In Edmonton Alberta

Welcome to your second episode of Tuesday stories. Two podcasts one week. Dreams really do come true. In this episode I share with you. My latest stand-up comedy performance I did in Edmonton Alberta…

00:20:42  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
I Will Never Forget Being Called… (EP 9)

I Will Never Forget Being Called… (EP 9)

Welcome to Episode 9 of Tuesday Stories with J.R. Bjornson.
In this episode, J.R. opens up about one of his most painful childhood memories  the day his gym teacher called him fat. That moment stuck …

00:20:01  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
ADHD IS LIKE PROJECTS THAT CAN'T BE FINISHED (EP 8)

ADHD IS LIKE PROJECTS THAT CAN'T BE FINISHED (EP 8)

This week on Tuesday Stories with J.R. Bjornson, I dive into the chaos of living with ADHD. From saving salsa jars for “future projects” to fixing a broken camera, only to ditch it for another broken…

00:15:00  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Let's Talk With Medicine Hat, Alberta's Stephanie Foley Owner of Mad Hatter Comedy (EP 7)

Let's Talk With Medicine Hat, Alberta's Stephanie Foley Owner of Mad Hatter Comedy (EP 7)

This week on Tuesday Stories, I sit down with Medicine Hat’s own Stephanie Foley, stand-up comic, visual artist, and the powerhouse behind Mad Hatter Comedy.

We talk about the highs and lows of runnin…

00:23:24  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE A CHEESY EPISODE (EP 6)

THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE A CHEESY EPISODE (EP 6)

In this week’s episode, I take you back to the day I found out I was going to be a dad—right after writing my Grade 12 English exam. What started as excitement over a new iPhone turned into a life-ch…

00:19:00  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
The Time I Learned About Mobility Training (EP 5)

The Time I Learned About Mobility Training (EP 5)

In Episode 5 of Tuesday Stories with J.R. Bjornson, I share how I first learned about mobility training as a blind person. We talk about using a white cane correctly and how listening to traffic help…

00:20:00  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
The ADHD Episode (EP 4)

The ADHD Episode (EP 4)

In this episode of Tuesday Stories, J.R. Bjornson shares his personal journey with being diagnosed with ADHD and how stimulant medication has impacted his daily life.

He breaks down what ADHD feels li…

00:19:03  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Comedy Secret… Why Your Life Is Your Best Material (EP 3)

Comedy Secret… Why Your Life Is Your Best Material (EP 3)

In this episode, I reveal the biggest secret in stand-up comedy: your life is your best material. From why stealing jokes never works to how telling the truth makes people laugh, I break down the les…

00:18:38  |   Mon 19 May 2025
The Best Day of My Blind Life (EP 2)

The Best Day of My Blind Life (EP 2)

What started as the worst day of my life—being handed a white cane—eventually led to discovering the best part of who I am. In this episode, I share how moving to Grande Prairie, Alberta, helped me f…

00:20:03  |   Wed 14 May 2025
The Worst Day of My Life (EP1)

The Worst Day of My Life (EP1)

I share the day I found out that I had a visual disability when I was in grade 7. This episode explains my eye condition and how much little vision I do have.


Did this episode relate to you in some ki…

00:19:25  |   Tue 06 May 2025
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