Tuesday Stories With J.R. Bjornson

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 educate people during my live streams about how being blind doesn't necessarily mean you're completely blind. Thank you for the new subscribers recently to the podcast. We do this every week on Tuesday. Interested in supportin...

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 plug. J.R. also opens up about navigating ADHD with calendar hacks, his first-ever virtual job interview (spoiler! it felt like talking to a wall), and why he’s terrified of electrical sockets. Plus, get the scoop on upcoming Twitch st...

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, practice, and practised tell I eventually got my first real big opening break.

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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, Canada back in June of this year. I also share with you how gratifying performing stand-up comedy truly is. Thank you for supporting my podcast on patreon.com/tuesdaystories

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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 with him for years but it also taught him a powerful lesson. Join J.R. as he reflects on how that experience shaped his lifelong commitment to kindness. 

J.R. is currently fundraising to purchase a pair of assistive glasses called e...

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 one. I also share updates on my stand-up comedy tour, my GoFundMe for assistive glasses, (Read More About The My Fundraiser by Clicking Here) and how my Father’s Day gift turned into a tech purchase "sorry, Mom." Whether you ...

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 running a comedy club, finding yourself again after major life changes, and why laughter really is the best medicine.

From single mom life to painting during a pandemic to touring again at 45 this episode is a raw, hilarious, and heart-filled ...

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-changing moment outside a sports store. From fear to freedom, this is the story of how Sheena and I became our own little family. 

Hi, I’m J.R. Bjornson—a blind stand-up comedian, creator, and dad of five, working to turn laughter and...

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 helps you know when it’s safe to cross the street. I also share a funny story about the time I accidentally shattered a fluorescent light by spinning my cane like a ninja. 

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