The Scribble with Jeremy Bradley

Another year older, another low-key celebration. Jeremy Bradley talks about how he celebrated his 43rd birthday last week. Were there fancy, expensive gifts from his husband? A big party with over-the-top decorations? How about a decent cake? No, no and no -- and that's just how JB likes it. He explains why. Later, JB talks about the odd celebrity endorsements and businesses we see. It makes you wonder if celebs really care about their business ventures or if it's just for the money. Case in point: Smartless Mobile. Do any of the Smartless podcast hosts really care about cellphone plans? Had they ever talked about that before launching their company? Somehow they're in the wireless business. Is it working for them or do consumers not get it and stay away?

"Another lap around the sun!" "It's my birthday!" "I'm another year older. Here's my Venmo, send me money!" You've seen all of these on social media... and Jeremy Bradley can't stand them! Today is his 43rd birthday and he laughs at people who desperately seek attention on their lap-around-the-sun day. The big birthday question is always: do you feel your age? JB explains why he feels much younger. Get ready to take some notes!

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan: it's Celebrity Death Week. Jeremy Bradley has been on the radio all week recapping the celeb passings with reaction from the entertainment world and beyond. He gives behind-the-scenes details of how breaking news is aired and the unique situation he's been in this week covering the back-to-back-to-back stories. Plus, he replays the time Hulk Hogan was on the radio with him. Later, JB shares his memories of the Osbourne family, as Sharon was a regular guest on his syndicated programming.

You've been awake for barely 10 minutes but already you think the day is jinxed (or cursed?). Jeremy Bradley talks about a ridiculous day that only got worse. Just when he felt he couldn't get in a worse mood -- it happened. Now, he can laugh about it and it's something most people can relate to. It was one of those days where you say to yourself, "I think I'm just gonna go back to bed and sleep until tomorrow."

Last week, Jeremy Bradley shared that it's been 25 years since his high school graduation. After taping that show, JB had the idea to locate the home movies from his final year of school. (He was the only kid with his own camcorder at that age.) JB found the camera and appropriate cables to connect the 30-year-old technology to a modern TV. He and his husband, relived JB's graduation. They watched the video, danced to the same music after -- even had nearly the same meal (delivered!). Keep in mind that JB is from Canada and his husband is from Brazil. Graduations were -- and perhaps are -- incredibly different in those two worlds! Later, while digging through the videotapes, JB found the endless hours of silly videos from his teen years -- and reconnected with the group of friends almost 30 years later!

Another school year is done. For Jeremy Bradley, it was 25 years ago that he graduated high school. JB reflects on his time in school and the final farewell that his graduating class had. Later, he talks about keeping in touch with classmates and if he had any interest in keeping in touch (long before the days of social media, remember). Also, have you ever looked up a former crush just to see what their life is like now? Better yet, did you find them and go, "Eesh? No thanks!" because they've dramatically changed?

As Canada Day and Independence Day approach, Jeremy Bradley wonders if people still have a loyalty or allegiance to their place of birth. Because you were born in a certain place, do you automatically like the local sports teams and root for them? Or, if you move away, do you still have to support them because that's here you're from? JB recounts the time he was ashamed of his country and being a Canadian. Compared to what's happening in the U.S., he proclaims he's proudly Canadian again. (Funny how world events can make you appreciate where you're from.)

Trust in the media is at an all-time low. Jeremy Bradley knows exactly why. (Well, you do, too. But he has insight from being in the news world for over 20 years.) JB talks about how the landscape has changed and why the quality of journalism has eroded to the point of no return. He talks about why he's largely stepped away because of the dynamic and how he doesn't want to be associated with the all-about-me mindset of the new generation of news reporter. "I didn't realize making stupid dance videos in the studio was part of a job description," he says. "And I have no interest in doing that." JB also talks about how covering Hollywood red carpets became a drag and why he never looked back after signing off from a successful syndicated radio show after 15 years.

Jeremy Bradley recognizes his parents' 50th wedding anniversary this week. He takes a walk down memory lane with stories from his childhood. What does he remember about the dynamic between his parents back then and how does it compare to today? JB talks about how the family recognized the previous relationship milestones. Plus, is it possible in today's world to hope you have "the same kind of relationship" as your parents who've been married for so long? Has social media, dating apps and reality shows ruined the success of marriages? JB shares his thoughts.

Pride Month is here and Jeremy Bradley sets the record straight... well, gay. He talks about how there is frustration within gay circles about the growing length of alphabet connected to the, what was once, GLB (yes, the G was first at one time) community. JB shares a memory about when he covered the Bruce Jenner-Diane Sawyer interview in which Jenner revealed he would be transitioning. As an entertainment reporter, a local radio host assumed that JB had an opinion on Jenner because JB is gay. "I'm gay, not trans," JB recalled saying. "I realized that people grouped us all together when the reality is I have almost nothing in common with a trans person." Plus, JB comments about corporations jumping on the Pride bandwagon and wonders if it's genuine or simply for profit and PR.